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What to Watch: Thurs, November 8

On tonight's episode of The Big Bang Theory, Bernadette puts the pressure on Wolowitz to move out of his mom’s house. Easier said than done

By Michael Roberds /

The Big Bang Theory
8 p.m., CTV & CBS
Bernadette has had it with her obnoxious mother-in-law, and starts putting pressure on Wolowitz to move out of his mom’s house — which is easier said than done when dealing with the ultimate mama’s boy. Meanwhile, Sheldon finds himself smack dab in the middle of an argument between Amy and his nemesis, Wil Wheaton. Wheaton’s former Star Trek: The Next Generation co-star LeVar Burton guest stars.

What’s That About?
7 p.m. & 11:10 p.m., Knowledge
This episode of the educational series features a condo being constructed over a theatre, and explores the “green” concept of a “living roof.”

Bada Bling Brides
7 p.m. & 9 p.m., TLC
This one-off special takes us inside the D’Agostino family bridal shop, where the staff is accustomed to meeting the every whim of high-maintenance women searching for dream dresses for their nuptials. This time, however, one of these women happens to be the store owners’ daughter.

Covert Affairs
7 p.m. & 10 p.m., Showcase
When an Iranian missile is found containing secret American technology, Annie and Eyal (Oded Fehr) head to Israel to investigate. While there, Annie happens upon some info about Simon. Meanwhile, Arthur learns he might be the next ambassador to China, which could cause problems with Joan.

Undercover Boss Canada (Season Finale)
9 p.m., W
East Side Mario’s CEO John Rothschild is going to find out if he can stand the heat in the kitchen when he visits one of his restaurant chain’s bustling eateries.

Vera
9 p.m., KCTS
After a long-imprisoned woman commits suicide in her cell, possible evidence of her innocence inspires Vera to reopen the old case, in which the woman allegedly murdered a teenager. The only problem is, any clues will have to be dredged up from the dark history of the tight-lipped locals in the village.

Action: Skyfall
9 p.m., Spike
Host David Chokachi (who TV fans will remember from his acting work on such series as Batwatch and Witchblade) travels to Istanbul and London in pursuit of a top-secret, behind-the-scenes scoop on Skyfall in this special devoted to the latest big-budget James Bond action flick.