What To Watch: Friday

Friday, November 6th

TOP PICK: ‘Ugly Betty‘ (9pm ET on ABC)

Matt asks someone else to be his “plus one” at Wilhemina’s fund-raiser for Tibetan orphans, and Daniel hires his new BFF Natalie as his assistant, making Betty feel obsolete. Amanda keeps a secret from Betty, and Daniel discovers that his mother, Claire, has history with Cal Hartley. Meanwhile we learn the truth behind Nico’s dire straits.

KEY EPISODE: ‘Smallville‘ (8pm ET on The CW)

Jor-El (guest star Julian Sands) mysteriously arrives at the Kent farm searching for his son, Kal-El, but meets Chloe instead. Convinced the Blur is Jor-El, Zod enlists Tess’s help in finding him to force him to reveal the secret to his powers. Clark realizes Jor-El is alive and on Earth and races to find him before Zod does.

WATCH: ‘Monk‘ (9pm on USA)

To woo the lone holdout on the reinstatement committee, Monk accompanies Lt. Disher on a scouting trip with the man’s troublesome son — where nature isn’t the only thing the troop has to fear.

DVR: ‘White Collar‘ (10pm on USA)

The disappearance of a precious bible creates an interesting union when a New York Mafia kingpin enlists the help of Peter and the FBI in tracking down his beloved artifact. But while rooting out the thief, Neal finds himself in a tango with a sexy female villain and must decide where his loyalty truly lies.

DVR: ‘Sanctuary‘ (10pm on Syfy)

Dr. Magnus wakes to a Sanctuary in ruins.

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