News & Notes
Over on cable, BET has a Michael Jackson: 10 Things You Didn’t Now, CMT has a Terry Fator Live From Las Vegas comedy special, and History has the first season finale of Lock N’ Load With R. Lee Emery.
On Episode 41, “The CW Fall Preview 2009,” of the TV times Three podcast, Amrie, Rae and I talk about what’s coming this Fall on The CW, along with some news items, and our discussion of the week in primetime.
Prime Picks
Smallville (The CW): Repeat. In “Beast” from last season, Clark finds that Davis is still alive and Oliver finds Jimmy in Chloe’s apartment.
Eureka (Syfy): New. Members of the town are beginning to lose their memories. Plays again later. Last week’s episode, “Shower the People,” replays right before.
Psych (USA): New. Shawn and Gus get in the middle of what appears to be the need to perform an exorcism at a Catholic school. Plays again later. Last week’s episode, “High Noon-is,” replays earlier in the day.
Solid Selections
Southland (NBC): Repeat. The “Two Gangs” episode from last season replays, where Det. Salinger has his weapon stolen after a car accident.
Monk (USA): New. Monk goes undercover by taking over the identity of a dead assassin. Plays again later. Last week’s episode, “Mr. Monk and the UFO,” replays earlier in the day.
Chefs vs. City (Food Network): New. Aaron and Chris take on chefs from “San Francisco.” Plays again later.
Other Options
- Warehouse 13 (Syfy): Repeat. This past Tuesday’s episode, “Duped,” replays.
- What Not to Wear (TLC): New. Stacy and Clinton give the makeover treatment to cellist named “Teresa.” Plays again later.
Sports Notes
- CBS has NFL preseason action with the New England Patriots at the Washington Redskins.
- ESPN has Friday Night Fights.
- Golf Channel has round two coverage The Barclays.
Late Night
- Rescue Me (FX): Repeat. This past Tuesday’s episode, “Jump,” replays. Runs 61 minutes.
TV Marathons
A&E has five episodes of Criminal Minds tonight.
Bravo has five episodes of Project Runway.
Discovery Channel has 16 episodes of Cash Cab.
Disney Channel has 16 episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place.
Oxygen has 20 episodes of Living Single.
Spike has nine episodes of Spike’s Most Amazing Videos.
Syfy has eight episodes of Doctor Who early.
USA has nine episodes of Law & Order: Criminal Intent early.
