Shameless Shenanigans and Scary Auditions: The Best of Tonight’s TV

If you’re anything like us, you’re already planning a Thursday night couch session!

Tomorrow’s the weekend so use tonight to rest up for some Friday night fun with the best of tonight’s TV.

Shameless – Channel 4 (22:00 – 23:05)

Our favourite dysfunctional family returns to our screens tonight as Frank continues life at the burger bar where he is a hit with the customers. Unfortunately for grimy Frank, his boss becomes jealous and comes up with a plan to get him fired. Meanwhile Karen and Mimi consider alternative parenting methods and Shane searches for a missing cat.

 

A Beautiful Mind – BBC1 (23:20 – 1:30)

If you’re staying up late tonight, don’t forget to tune into the Oscar winning drama starring Russell Crowe. The film tells the story of American mathematician John Nash who battles paranoid delusions and schizophrenia while struggling to fulfill his responsibilities within the CIA.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – ITV2 (19:45 – 22:00)

Although nothing can beat the original, we can’t resist anything that stars Johnny Depp. The film is a story about a down and out child named Charlie who finds a golden ticket and gets to meet the famous sweet-maker Willy Wonka. Based on Roald Dahl’s novel, this film stars Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

 

X Factor USA – TV3 (20:30 – 22:00)

Much anticipated X Factor USA premieres in Ireland tonight with new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato taking their seats next to Simon and LA Reid. The judges watch as hopefuls audition for the chance to win the competition.

The Good Wife – RTÉ Two (22:30 – 23:25)

Canning teams up with Patti Nyholm in a lawsuit against Lockhart/Gardener after they lose a very important case. Will and Diane take on the defense but their rivals have inside information. Alicia questions the role she plays in her family dynamic and she has an encounter with her friend Kalinda.

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