The Rick Mercer Report (8 p.m./8:30 NT): Tonight Rick is in Langford, BC where he trains with the Canadian National Rugby Team and then goes to the University of Victoria to shave off World Cup Rugby star Adam Kleeberger’s immense beard for charity. Rick also ventures to Fergus, Ontario to ride with the Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team.

22 Minutes (8:30 p.m./9 NT): The 80s are back in style and there are more than just animal print pants in common between then and now. Alan Thicke joins us as guest host of our look-back-at-the-80’s show! Special appearances by Ben Mulroney, David Suzuki, Bob MacDonald and musical guest, The Spoons.

Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays (9 p.m./9:30 NT): After finally reading David’s book, Michael (Matt Watts) disappears. Frantic, David (Bob Martin) asks for Claire’s (Tommie-Amber Pirie) help. Eventually Claire finds Michael holed up in the basement of the father who abandoned him, Stanley Peter Dyer (Michael Murphy). David busies himself with Mrs. Bronfman (Lynne Griffin) and her dead cat issues.

The Debaters (9:30 p.m./10 NT): This week the show explores Social Networks with Charles Demers and Elvira Kurt and Extinct Animals with Sean Cullen and David Pryde.

The Rick Mercer Report (8 p.m./8:30 NT): Rick and opera star Measha Brueggergosman go whale watching on the Bay of Fundy in St. Andrews, New Brunswick and Rick stays on the Bay of Fundy to go jet boating with New Brunswick Premier David Alward at the reversing falls near Saint John.

22 Minutes (8:30 p.m./9 NT): From the cover of Rolling Stone to 22 Minutes, The Sheepdogs, one of Canada’s hottest bands, receives a makeover from the 22 Minutes cast. And a very special Movember announcement honouring a beloved Canadian.

Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays (9 p.m./9:30 NT): David (Bob Martin) pushes Michael (Matt Watts) to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Sammy (Jennifer Irwin) withholds sex until David (Bob Martin) gets the release signed by Michael/Miguel (Matt Watts). Publisher Jasmina Hart (Martha Burns) dispatches Sammy to track down ‘Miguel’ and get the signature. Michael forces himself to read David’s book.

The Debaters (9:30 p.m./10 NT): Breaking up is hard to do. Be it resolved that ending a relationship online or on the phone is perfectly acceptable. Which was the greater Empire, America or Rome?