ABC has the series premiere of Samantha Who? tonight. Over on cable, MTV has the season finale of Life of Ryan and VH1 has the series premieres of Gotti’s Way and The Salt ‘N Pepa Show.
Prime Picks
Chuck (NBC): New. A diamond that is being used to fund terrorism needs to be stolen before it can be sold. NBC has ordered three additional scripts to for the series.
Heroes (NBC): New. New information about the heroes is revealed when Angela Patrelli finally makes a confession. A hero in New Orleans is introduced.
Journeyman (NBC): New. Dan is stuck in 1995 helping a woman on a blind date. Meanwhile, his wife is in the middle of her big charity gala. NBC has ordered three additional scripts of this series as well.
Solid Selections
How I Met Your Mother (CBS): New. Robin ends up bonding with a single fathers son when after she starts dating him. I am sure Ted will be thrilled with that little detail.
Aliens in America (The CW): New. When Raja buys parts to build a rocket, people start worry about terrorism.
Two and a Half Men (CBS): New. Charlie is starting to get close with Linda, but he is also starting to see Rose’s face everywhere he looks.
Samantha Who? (ABC): Series Premiere. Samantha wakes up in a hospital bed, but she doesn’t have any memories of the family or friends that are at her bedside.
CSI: Miami (CBS): New. The team thinks that former CSI team member Tim Speedle may still be alive, as evidence in a current case seems to suggest it. Rory Cochrane guest stars.
Cable Choices
Inside the Actors Studio (Bravo): New. Ever wanted to know what Anthony Hopkins favorite curse word is? Find out tonight.
Unwrapped (Food Network): New. Favorite sugary sweets are explored in a new episode followed by a repeat about candy treats. Both play again later.
The Closer (TNT): Repeat. Episode five from season three, “Round File,” replays.
Other Options
- The Big Bang Theory (CBS): New. Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne) guest stars as Leonard’s mom. That makes two former Roseanne cast mates to make an appearance already.
- Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (Food Network): New. Diners by the sea are visited. Plays again later.
- Good Eats (Food Network): New. Alton makes use of the “Peanut Gallery.” Plays again later.
- Rules of Engagement (CBS): New. Jeff and Audrey discuss the guy code when he wants her to keep some info to herself.
- The Secret Life Of … (Food Network): New. The history of cake is examined. Plays again later.
- Weeds (Showtime): New. A new friend betrays Nancy and the DEA comes calling again. Plays again later.
Sports Notes
- ESPN has Monday Night Football with the New York Giants at the Atlanta Falcons.
- FOX has Game 3 of the American League Championship Series with the Boston Red Sox at the Cleveland Indians.
- TBS has Game 4 of the National League Championship Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the Colorado Rockies. How hot are the Rockies right now?
- Versus has NHL action.
Late Night
- Saving Grace (TNT): Repeat. Episode five of season one, “Would You Want Me To Tell You,” replays.
TV Marathons
Bravo has six episodes of Inside the Actors Studio early.
Sci Fi has eight episodes of Night Stalker early.
TLC has five hours of Little People, Big World.