Fringe fans might wanna set their DVR for "Save Until I Delete" status for the December 10 episode.

That will most likely mark Leonard Nimoy's final appearance on the Fox hit, as he told TV Guide Magazine this week:

“I agreed to do three episodes; and we’ve filmed all three. Two have aired, so I will be on the air in one more. And that’s the extent of my commitment.”

Nimoy last appeared as Dr. William Bell on the show's October 8 installment, popping up in a flashback scene that further explored Olivia's alternate reality.

He'll show up again on the episode "Grey Matters," as the series flashes back again, but to a different setting.

You've already read our 90210 review of the episode "To Thine Own Self Be True."

But that was just one writer's opinion.

In our weekly Round Table discussion a trio of TV Fanatics gather to analyze various character and plot developments. We encourage readers to play along, either in the comments section below or in our 90210 forum...

Were Debbie and Harry too harsh on Jasper?
M.L. House: Actually, yes. We know he's a drug dealer and, possibly, insane. But he actually have the Wilsons a heartfelt speech. The writers cheated a bit by having Debbie and Harry act like they knew the same things about Jasper as the audience did, simply due to one thing Dixon said.

Dr. Shepherd: Are you kidding? The guy is nuts! Debbie and Harry were too nice, if you ask me. They should lock Annie in her room.

The Barnacle: No. Jasper has to prove himself to the parents of his girlfriend, not the other way around.

What does Ryan see in Jen?
M.L. House: I have no idea.

Dr. Shepherd: This relationship has gone nowhere. It was never believable that Ryan would truly fall for Jen. Moreover, we've seen her do far too many deceptive things to feel an ounce of sympathy for the character when she comes clean a bit, as she did this week.

The Barnacle: The only things I can come up with aren't clean enough for a family website.

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With Hilary Duff's Olivia Burke out of the picture on Gossip Girl and no plans for the show to bring her back this season, does this clear the way for Dan and Vanessa?

Duff's all-but-certain departure was confirmed this week after the threesome-gone-awry. But it was Dan's surprise feelings for V that prompted the big O to pack it in.

Is Danessa the next big Gossip Girl couple, though? According to reports, the following couples will be getting together (or staying together) by the end of the season:

Dan and Serena are totally getting together ... with other people!

• Dan and Vanessa, as "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?" and "The Last Days of Disco Stick" foreshadowed, are definitely on. They will be getting together this season.
• Same with Nate and Serena, who will become a bona fide couple.
• Rufus and Lily will have a big problem (Serena's dad), though.
• Through it all, Chuck and Blair will be going strong.

What do you think? Happy? Upset? Share your thoughts on these Gossip Girl pairs!

Just when we thought Modern Family couldn't get any more hilarious...

The best new sitcom in years has announced that Fred Willard will guest star on a future episode. The actor - a veteran of movies such as Best in Show and For Your Consideration - will play Phil's father.

Said Ty Burrell (Phil), who campaigned for this casting addition earlier in the year:

“Fred is not just a pioneer for this type of comedy, but somebody who has really set the tone for how it can be done, so it was just a total honor [to work with him]. He really established, even going back to Spinal Tap, some of the funniest stuff out of the medium.”

Willard joins a long list of impressive Modern Family guest stars, including: Shelley Long, Edward Norton, Benjamin Bratt, Chazz Palmenteri and Minnie Driver.

Did Heather Locklear's return to Melrose Place live up to the hype?

Are Riley and Jonah the most boring couple on television?

Just how hot was the Auggie/Violet sex scene?

Our staff answers those questions and more in this edition of the Melrose Place Round Table. We encourage reader feedback on all the topics below...

Grade the return of Amanda Woodward.
M.L. House: N/A. This is like grading the President after 100 days in office. Sure, Amanda delivered the occasional bitchy line and it was great. But until we see where the show is going with her character, it's too early to judge.

Dr. Shepherd: A. This is Melrose Place. Like Gossip Girl, when it loses its edge, its other flaws are hard to ignore. What is a prime time CW soap when its plot lines and characters are boring (see question #2 below)? Enter Heather Locklear. She actually lived up to the hype and Amanda's whirlwind, take-no-prisoners return gave the show a shot in the arm last night.

The Barnacle: C. As in: I was happy to see her on the show again!

Riley and Jonah: sweet and loving? Or lame and boring?
M.L. House: It is possible to make viewers interested in a a dedicated, loyal couple. Just look at Eric and Tami on Friday Night Lights. But that requires great acting and solid storytelling. Seeing as Melrose Place showcases neither of these elements, we really need Riley and Jonah to break up, make a sex tape or do something interesting. Soon.

Dr. Shepherd: They're certainly both, and that's an issue. The show needs a (small) moral compass, yes, but what happened to the tension between these two that has been building for weeks? It wasn't present at all last night, just one week removed from when things started to get interesting with Ella blatantly coming on to Jonah.

The Barnacle: Zzzzz. Riles, get off your high horse. It's modeling. Everything's superficial, even bios.

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This week's episode of The Good Wife prompts us to ask readers a question:

Would you prefer if the show focused more on its legal procederual side, or its mystery side? The installment "Unprepared" dealt mostly with the latter.

Sure, Alicia and the firm defended a client accused of setting arson to her lab, but the case played second fiddle to Peter's bond hearing and the growing conspiracy against him.

While these storylines have always played a role on The Good Wife, they've never been featured so prominently on a single episode. On one hand, we're intrigued by who is setting Peter up, for what purpose and what will be the fallout for all involved.

On the other hand, The Good Wife has grown into a solid, simple procedural. We've enjoyed the added element of Alicia's unique position and the sprinkling of hints here and there surrounding Peter's past/future.

But we'd prefer if those storylines always remained in the background. Not every show needs a long-term mystery to keep viewers interested. A character study of Julianna Marguiles' great character, combined with the interesting weekly case, is enough for us.

Heather Locklear returned to Melrose Place last night. What did this mean for the show's ratings. Let's find out...

8 p.m.
NCIS: 20.2 million viewers
V: 9.26 million
So You Think You Can Dance: 6.5 million
90210: 2.1 million

9 p.m.
Dancing with the Stars: 15.9 million
NCIS: Los Angeles: 14.8 million
The Biggest Loser: 9.5 million
So You Think You Can Dance: 5.4 million
Melrose Place: 1.54 million

10 p.m.
The Good Wife: 12.7 million
The Forgotten: 7.7 million

There appers to be a competition next week on Heroes:

Which family can throw the most awkward Thanksgiving dinner?

The first contender is the Bennets, as Noah hosts the holiday and invites his ex-wife and her new lover over. To make matters more uncomfortable, HRG has asked former partner Lauren to help him cook. Watch the clip below to see what unfolds...

The Bennets will be hard-pressed to top the Petrellis, however. As Angela prepares for a nice meal with Peter and Nathan, she's confronted with the question of whether or not Nathan is actually dead.

While she stammers for a response, perhaps she can answer our Round Table inquiry: aside from filling in the plot, why on earth would Nathan's body have been kept around in a storage unit?

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90210 aired one of its most depressing episodes of the season this week.

That just means its relationships and storylines are affecting viewers in the proper way, however, as any loyal fan would have been saddened by Jackie's passing and Adrianna's renewed drug use.

As the show heads into an off-week, due to Thanksgiving, fans can at least take comfort in its winning soundtrack. Check out the singles heard on last night's episode in our 90210 music section.

We're listed a few examples below:

• Saint Motel - "Butch"
• A Fine Frenzy - "Electic Twist"
• Ryan Adams - "Wonderwall"

TV Fanatic's review of "Power Down" touched on just how good last night's NCIS was because of the blackout, whereas so many other shows would have fallen short.

Below, our staff members break down the latest episode of TV's #1 show in further detail in an NCIS Round Table discussion. Here's what our panel had to say ...

1. What was your favorite NCIS quote from the episode?

The Barnacle: Tough call! Either Abby's "joke" that she admitted was only funny if you have a PhD in chemistry, or Gibbs' nonchalant "Book 'em, Da-Nozzo" after Tony had been annoying everyone with outdated TV show reference all night.

Dr. Shepherd: I'm going to go with all the NCIS quotes Gibbs does not produce even when he's directly spoken to. This must have happened 5-6 times last night. Gibbs is a man who does not utter a word unless he deems it directly necessary for survival.

M.L. House: Ducky saying he "let the staff use 107." Gibbs' reaction said it all.

2. The blackout as a plot device: gimmick or genius?

M.L. House: Genius. I loved Mark Harmon and David McCallum unflinchingly carrying about their business as their older characters would, and watching the younger kids all scramble.

Dr. Shepherd: Great stuff. Fitting that creator Donald Bellisario (of Magnum P.I. fame) would re-integrate the old school element (and humor) to today's most bad-ass crime fighters.

The Barnacle: A little gimmicky. How realistic is it that it would stay out that long? I know I'm being a little nit-picky and it did lead to some great exchanges, but it felt a little forced.

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