This series is one of the hottest shows on the CW, so it would make sense to capitalize on the popularity with a spinoff. Tonight, we'll get a peek at what that spinoff could look like with what's referred to as a "backdoor pilot." The "backdoor pilot" features the original show's characters with a new setting and new characters that could be on the show, should the network approve it. The spinoff would be called "The Originals" and would be set in New Orleans. The characters Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies) would be the ones heading to New Orleans, which is the perfect city to set a show about vampires, witches and other supernatural characters. (Here's a possible crossover episode, in my dreams, that is: Could they team up with the vampires from "True Blood" in nearby Bon Temps, La.? What havoc they would cause!) But back to "The Originals." When Klaus and Elijah arrive in New Orleans, the city their family once built, they find vampires roaming around freely. Klaus also finds his protege Marcel ruling this little kingdom, which makes Klaus jealous. "Vampire Diaries" creator Julie Plec tells EW.com that, " 'The Originals' will ultimately be the redemption tale of Klaus and, possibly, the unraveling of Elijah, who is going to have to maybe get his hands dirty in an effort to keep his brother in check." We'll find out in May whether the series will be picked up. Meanwhile, tonight's episode finds star Nina Dobrev pulling double duty as both Elena and Katherine. 8 p.m. CW


Reese Witherspoon, the actress with the sunny, clean reputation, got in a bit of trouble with the law the other night. She's canceled her TV appearances. But don't hold it against her. Check out three of her biggest films over the next few days. Tonight is "Cruel Intentions." "Walk the Line" is Friday. "Sweet Home Alabama" is Saturday. All are at 7 p.m. on Oxygen.


Not only has Fox renewed "Glee" for a fifth season, but it will be back for a sixth season, too. 9 p.m. Fox