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In addition to Critic's Corner, Robert Bianco writes TV reviews and features for USA TODAY. They can be found elsewhere on USATODAY.com. Contact Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com.2009May 12: Biggest Loser vs. American Idol?May 11: Big Bang Theory wraps up its seasonMay 8: Is this the end for Dollhouse?May 7: Bones examines a murder plotMay 6: Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Sunjata visit Lie to MeMay 5: Zach Braff directs Scrubs episodeMay 4: Deal or No Deal returnsMay 1: Harper's Island moves to SaturdayApril 30: Ugly Betty returns from hiatusApril 29: Presidential address, Lost's 100th episode among tonight's highlightsApril 28: NCIS may be launching a spinoffApril 27: Michelle Trachtenberg returns to Gossip GirlApril 24: Streisand: Live in Concert hits CBSApril 23: An early farewell for Samantha WhoApril 22: Jennifer Beals visits Lie to MeApril 21: The Biggest Loser heads to the grocery storeApril 20: The Big Bang Theory repeats a great episodeApril 17: Lots of excellent choices on TV this weekendApril 16: My Name Is Earl returnsApril 15: Double Indemnity is part of a double feature on TCMApril 14: According to Jim returns with two episodesApril 13: House is still dealing with Dr. Kutner's suicideApril 10: A night of farewells on Friday Night LightsApril 9: Bones gets another blast of ZZ Top's Billy GibbonsApril 8: A meeting of the moms on The New Adventures of Old ChristineApril 7: Fringe returns amid much anticipationApril 6: Chuck welcomes two guest starsApril 3: Dolly Parton visits 60 MinutesApril 2: ER finally checks out after 15 yearsApril 1: Pedro biopic explores real world of HIVMarch 31: Shady Trent back on NCIS agents' caseMarch 30: House locks in another winnerMarch 27: Sail away on Midnight BayouMarch 26: NCAA Tournament returnsMarch 25: A slight schedule shakeup for American IdolMarch 24: President Obama holds a prime-time press conferenceMarch 23: Chuck faces a tough choiceMarch 20: Battlestar Galactica bows outMarch 19: Say bye-bye to Ugly Betty; hello to Betty White on EarlMarch 18: Sawyer's got some 'splaining to do on LostMarch 17: American Idol is down to 11March 16: Gossip Girl teens put on class playMarch 13: The Simpsons take on The Da Vinci CodeMarch 12: Christine Baranski appears on Ugly BettyMarch 11: Lie to Me moves to new time slotMarch 10: Finally, American Idol begins the serious competitionMarch 9: Dancing With the Stars returnsMarch 6: Jason goes for big-city lights on Friday Night LightsMarch 5: Wild cards are back on American IdolMarch 4: Finding a new Top Model and SupermodelMarch 3: Reaper comes back from the deadMarch 2: A new villain for Jack on 24Feb. 27: Tom Selleck returns as Jesse StoneFeb. 26: The Chris Isaak Hour debuts on the Bio NetworkFeb. 25: American Idol keeps paring down contestant fieldFeb. 24: President Obama addresses CongressFeb. 23 : Duality is the theme on HouseFeb. 20: From season finales to the Oscars, it's a big TV weekendFeb. 19: Danny Glover is not getting too old to appear on My Name Is EarlFeb. 18: PBS profiles Broadway legend Jerome RobbinsFeb. 17: American Idol begins trimming 36 semifinalists down to 12Feb. 16: Andy Richter, Jenny McCarthy guest-star on ChuckFeb 13: The Amazing Race is Sunday's best betFeb. 12: Survivor lives again.Feb. 11: Something gets stuck in something else on The New Adventures of Old ChristineFeb. 10: It's time for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowFeb. 9: PBS examines The Assassination of Abraham LincolnFeb. 6: Encore runs a James Bond mini-marathon.Feb. 5: Who gets buried alive on Bones?Feb. 4: Knight Rider tries againFeb. 3: Friday Night Lights star jumps to 90210Feb. 2: Chuck returns with guests and a gimmickJan. 30: Hour-long Office set for post-Super Bowl slotJan. 29: HBO convenes The Trials of Ted HaggardJan. 28: CBS Evening News tries a prime-time experimentJan. 27: NCIS investigates a sailor's deathJan. 26: The Closer returns from hiatusJan. 23: There she is, on TLC? The Miss American Pageant returnsJan. 22: Bones moves to ThursdaysJan. 21: Old Christine hits the roadJan. 20: Inauguration coverage aboundsJan. 19: BBC America examines The American FutureJan. 16: Friday Night Lights returns to NBCJan. 15: Gil says goodbye to CSIJan. 14: PBS' Make 'Em Laugh examines the history of American comedy.Jan. 13: American Idol is back for Season 8.Jan. 12: 24 returns with a 2-hour movieJan. 9: Return of 24 is well worth the waitJan. 8: BCS title game crowns college football's national championJan. 7: Horror master Sam Raimi tries his hand at reality TV.Jan. 6: ABC's Homeland Security USA should have been locked down.Jan. 5: There's something new on the CWJan. 2: SNL tackles the best of its sports skits2008Dec. 31: Ring in the New Year with the TVDec. 30: Kennedy Center Honors; Eli Stone exits the scheduleDec. 29: TCM salutes Ron Howard.Dec. 26: Fire up the big screen for Lawrence of ArabiaDec. 24: Time for It's A Wonderful Life.Dec. 23: Faith Hill stars in A Home for the HolidaysDec. 22: House airs a top-notch repeat.Dec. 19: The Ghost Whisperer does marriage counselingDec. 18: What's eating the cast of Supernatural?Dec. 17: You can catch Kristin Chenoweth in Washington and on DaisiesDec. 16: Momma's Boys offers nothing new in the reality dating genreDec. 12: Count down the Songs of the Season on NBCDec. 11: Is 30 Rock the new Will & Grace?Dec. 10: Get into the Little Spirit with a new holiday specialDec. 9: There's a new reindeer in town. Meet Olive.Dec. 8: Boston Legal says goodbye for goodDec. 5: Hallmark's Front of the Class makes the gradeDec. 4: The Office faces a budget surplusDec. 3: Rudolph will light up the night.Dec. 2: Time for the World Music AwardsDec. 1: Holiday specials greet DecemberNov. 28: Ellen gets in on the variety revival gameNov. 25: Rosie Live resurrects variety showsNov. 24: Hostage situation hits HouseNov. 23: In case you were wondering, Heroes is still in shamblesNov. 21: Get ready for A Colbert Christmas on SundayNov. 20: A wedding comes to SmallvilleNov. 19: Fred Willard shows up on Pushing DaisiesNov. 18: Explore The Bible's Buried Secrets on PBSNov. 17: Big Bang Theory welcomes Sara RueNov. 14: Price is Right salutes our troopsNov. 13: When Earl met BrandonNov. 12: Go On The Road once againNov. 11: A fine House outingNov. 10: Chuck runs into his old girlfriendNov. 7: How much do viewers love Everybody Hates Chris?Nov. 6: Dr. Hahn says farewell on Grey's AnatomyNov. 5: Law & Order is back for Season 19Nov. 4: Election coverage will get the vote on all the networksNov. 3: Deal or No Deal celebrates 200 episodes of, well, dealsOct. 31: NBC's uneven Crusoe forges aheadOct. 30: Pam gets a scare on the Halloween episode of The OfficeOct. 29: The team tries out some dim sim on Pushing DaisiesOct. 28: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown celebrates its 42nd birthdayOct. 27: Chuck has an arresting guest star this weekOct. 24: Mad Men rides off into the sunset this weekendOct. 23: There's a new McNickname on Grey's AnatomyOct. 22: Stale Stylista is out of fashionOct. 21: Meet Miss Thirteen on HouseOct. 20: Lifetime gives comedy a spin with new show Rita RocksOct. 17: Starz takes a giant leap of faith with CrashOct. 16: Guest stars are hitting all the networks tonightOct. 15: Pushing Daisies teaches some valuable lessonsOct. 14: Father issues abound on the networksOct. 13: Worst Week shows promise; Chuck has an athletic guestOct. 10: Celebrate Paul Newman with AMC's 24-hour movie marathonOct. 9: CSI gets hit with two big exitsOct. 8: South Park takes on the OlympicsOct. 7: Presidential debate will likely dominate primetimeOct. 6: Changes are afoot on Two and a Half MenOct. 3: Housewives benefits from five-year jumpOct. 2: Will Ugly Betty bounce back beautifully?Oct. 1: Private Practice needs life supportSept. 30: Best bets Fringe and The Mentalist share the burden of proofSept. 29: Sophomore shows Chuck and Life are back for more on NBCSept. 26: Dexter returns for more mayhem on ShowtimeSept. 25: Catch up on the '60s with Mad Men marathonSept. 24: Lipstick Jungle is back on the prowlSept. 23: House is on a roll early in the seasonSept. 22: Holding out for Heroes? How about some villains?Sept. 18: There's something strange happening on SmallvilleSept. 17: It's time for makeovers on Top ModelSept. 16: Fox's Fringe has a strong follow-upSept. 15: Get Lost from the beginning on SciFiSept. 12: Christopher Meloni rocks short shorts in the family friendly Gym TeacherSept. 11: 30 Rock gets its repeat onSept. 10: Fox brings back a revamped 'Til Death Sept. 9: Feeling a sudden desire to see your fellow citizens smacked hard and dunked?Sept. 8: National Geographic is launching the second season of DogTownSept. 5: Networks unite as celebs Stand Up to CancerSept. 4: The RNC and the NFL go head-to-headSept. 3: Bones is back for better or worseSept. 2: Now it's time for The Republican National ConventionAug. 29: Bochco has another legal drama in the bag with BarAug. 28: Obama finally gets his chance to speak at the DNCAug. 27: If you like classics, check out Some Like it HotAug. 26: Olympics are over, so now it's back to business as usual on NBCAug. 25: The DNC kicks off in Denver tonightAug. 22: The Cheetah Girls take a trip around the WorldAug. 21: Ready to roar?: The Cheetah Girls are back again with a sequelAug. 20: The Olympics are your best bet in the dog days of summerAug. 19: Tori & Dean's Oxygen adventure ends tonightAug. 18: Josh Bernstein takes you inside Discovery's UnknownAug. 14: It's been too long since we've had a sitcom that matched the popular impact of Friends Aug. 13: Bones moves into its fall time slot Aug. 12: They're going to the dogs at Eureka Aug. 11: The Olympics dominate primetime all weekAug. 8: NBC kicks off massive Olympic coverageAug. 7: A new winner is crowned on DanceAug. 6: ABC takes a look at China Inside OutAug. 5: House takes on a few touchy subjectsAug. 4: Michelle Trachtenberg flaunts her mean streak on Gossip GirlAug. 1: Mad Men sheds light on a few secretsJuly 31: Annie Potts has an amusing guest turn on Ugly Betty July 30: Here's a combination that doesn't come immediately to mind: Gwen Verdon and Walker, Texas Ranger.July 29: Looking for a summer diversion? Head over to Sci-Fi for EurekaJuly 28: Boys get more than they bargain for on Big Bang TheoryJuly 25: Discovery puts its best fin forward Sunday with the relaunch of Shark WeekJuly 24: Check out Smallville and Grey's AnatomyJuly 23: It's slim pickings on network TVJuly 22: Reaper needs to put a Sock in it for Season 2July 21: Disney is a well-oiled marketing machineJuly 18: Psych returns for more summer sillinessJuly 17: Revisit simpler, prettier times on Ugly BettyJuly 16: George Foreman jumps into the reality TV ringJuly 15: Time to play baseball during All-Star GameJuly 11: CBS imports so-so Canadian cop show FlashpointJuly 10: Sit up and beg for Greatest American DogJuly 9: E! counts down the best and worst celeb beach bodiesJuly 8: AFI honors the work of Warren BeattyJuly 7: Could The Bachelorette loser really be a winner?July 3: There's plenty to watch this holiday weekendJuly 2: Catch up with Family Matters on NickelodeonJuly 1: There's more Japanese game show funJune 30: Get ready for some pre-4th fireworks on TVJune 27: TCM salutes the late Cyd Charisse with a three-film prime-time festivalJune 26: Soundstage returns for another summer of prime-time concertsJune 25: So you think you can hear Dance after Mary Murphy's screeching?June 24: D.L. Hughley hosts the 2008 BET AwardsJune 23: Check out CBS' nerd comedy The Big Bang TheoryJune 20: Camp Rock puts Jonas Brothers in Disney spotlightJune 19: Grey's dusts off an oldie but goodieJune 18: Reunite with Bravo's Top ChefJune 17: AFI is back with another movie countdownJune 16: Showtime is back for summer with Weeds and Call GirlJune 12: Catch up on your Indy with RaidersJune 11: The top 20 dancers are revealed on So You Think You Can DanceJune 10: Catch up on your Reaper this summerJune 9: Relive ER's glory days on IonJune 6: Head for the moon with Discovery's space docJune 5: NBC gets into the horror anthology business with Fear ItselfJune 4: Men In Trees is the only new scripted show on the tube tonightJune 3: Who's that guy on Samantha Who? Why, it's Ugly Betty hunk Eddie CibrianJune 2: There's another Bachelorette on the sceneMay 30: Get ready for t-o-u-g-h competition in The National Spelling BeeMay 29: Lost says goodbye for the summerMay 28: Take a trip back to Michael Crichton's classic Jurassic ParkMay 27: Andromeda Strain spills into another nightMay 23: The Lohans invade E! this holiday weekendMay 22: Out with Idol in with Dance on FoxMay 21: Law & Order tries the Spitzer scandal on for sizeMay 20: Elections sure can fire up partisan passions, can't they?May 19: Blair takes on Georgina in Gossip GirlMay 16: Moonlight comes to end, don't miss Desperate Housewives finaleMay 15: It's a night packed with season finalesMay 14: Tyra makes her pick for the next Top ModelMay 13: It's down to the final three on IdolMay 12: House is back in fine formMay 9: Is Aztec Rex fun awful or just awful awful?May 8: Hilda may find happiness after all on Ugly BettyMay 7: PBS looks at the life of Marvin GayeMay 6: We've reached the final four on American Idol May 5: Sex and the City hunk Jason Lewis guests on HouseMay 2: Major mother-daughter issues on Brothers & SistersMay 1: Gabrielle Union gets a little crazy on Ugly BettyApril 30: There's a Farmer on the CW, and he wants a wifeApril 29: Robin Williams drops by Law & Order: SVUApril 28: House finally returns after writers' strike vacayApril 25: Robin Hood comes back for Season 2April 24: ABC is back with new episode-packed Thursday nightApril 23: Jesse L. Martin bids Law & Order adieuApril 22: There's drama ahead for Bensons new romance on SVUApril 21: Changes are afoot on all new episodes of Gossip GirlApril 18: Brothers & Sisters returns with another weddingApril 17: Eli Stone bids farewell forever?April 16: Obama and Clinton duke it out in another debateApril 15: Madness ensues on quirky Boston LegalApril 14: One Tree Hill ends its seasonal runApril 11: The Desperate Housewives return to what's left of Wisteria LaneApril 10: NBC's big comedies are back in businessApril 9: PBS' American Masters takes on Zora Neale HurstonApril 8: Idol gives back in a big, star-studded wayApril 7: It's (unofficially) Scott Bakula Night!April 4: More CBS shows make their spring returnApril 3: My Name Is Earl dives headfirst into fantasylandApril 2: The all-too-truthful Moment of Truth ends its runApril 1: Spring is here, and so is The Birds on TCMMarch 31: Old Christine wraps up its seasonMarch 28: For better or worse, Canterbury's Law makes switch to FridaysMarch 27: Guest George Michael is highly visible on Eli StoneMarch 26: Check out the Oscar-winning version of Peter and the Wolf on PBSMarch 25: No more Beatles on this epsiode of IdolMarch 24: Britney Spears makes a guest appearance on How I Met Your MotherMarch 21: There are a few family-friendly offerings on the tube this Easter weekendMarch 20: Lipstick Jungle ends its run tonightMarch 19: There's a fight on Men In TreesMarch 18: Great Idol debate: Who's more annoying, Seacrest or Cowell?March 17: Dancing With the Stars is back for another spinMarch 14: Clinton, Obama have made SNL buzzworthy again, but it's still unfunnyMarch 13: Has the CW's Reaper passed its expiration date?March 12: South Park kicks off its 12th seasonMarch 11: ABC veteran According to Jim ends season number sevenMarch 10: Oh joy. Another Bachelor is ready to woo womenMarch 7: HBO's The Wire comes to an end SundayMarch 6: Lipstick Jungle scores a small victoryMarch 5: It's makeover time on Top ModelMarch 4: Everybody seems to love David Archuleta on IdolMarch 3: ABC peeks into the lives of the British royalsFeb. 29: Courteney Cox returns with plenty of snark on DirtFeb. 28: It's Desmond's night on LostFeb. 27: Quirky Men In Trees is back post-strikeFeb. 26: The top 10 guys give it a go on American IdolFeb. 25: It's The Moment of Truth tonightFeb. 22: Tune in to the Oscars Sunday on ABCFeb. 21: Does Eli Stone have any new tricks?Feb. 20: Broadway's Company comes to PBSFeb. 19: Idol kicks off with the top 12 guys tonightFeb. 18: The Pussycat Dolls are on the hunt for something newFeb. 15: Find out who wins American GladiatorsFeb. 14: The NAACP Image Awards are on tonightFeb. 13: Breaking Bad is for adults onlyFeb. 12: American Idol heads to HollywoodFeb. 11: Cheer for your favorite dog on Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowFeb. 7: Catch Lights for one more Friday during the strikeFeb. 7: Lost offers up another incredible hourFeb. 6: Tonight's the last new episode of CSI: NYFeb. 5: There's still plenty of Idol to go aroundFeb. 4: The New Adventures of Old Christine returnsFeb. 1: Even if you're not a football fan, you might want to check out the Super BowlJan. 31: Clark gets stuck in a frozen fortress on SmallvilleJan. 30: Lost returns for another superb season on ABCJan. 29: Uncover the secrets of the Parthenon on PBSJan. 28: Networks make way for the State of the Union addressJan. 25: The Screen Actors Guild Awards are SundayJan. 24: Chuck, Ugly Betty, Big Shots run out of episodesJan. 23: Are you desperate enough for new shows to check out the sitcoms on Starz?Jan. 22: Does American Idol still have what it takes to come out on top?Jan. 21: There's a very funny Big Bang repeat on CBSJan. 18: CBS' Friday lineup reaches the end of the strike line tonightJan. 17: It's hard to say goodbye to Ugly BettyJan. 16: Reality TV strikes as strike drags onJan. 15: It's ba-ack! American Idol auditions return in full forceJan. 14: Are you ready for Bruno vs. Carrie Ann?Jan. 11: Monk and Psych are back for some winter season laughsJan. 10: It's still Christmas on My Name Is EarlJan. 9: Is there a gossip baby on the way on tonight's Gosisp Girl?Jan. 8: One Tree Hill returns for better or worseJan. 7: Carrie Ann and Bruno go to War on ABCJan. 4: Friday Night Lights still bright, despite the strikeJan. 3: There's a special guest on this week's new ERJan. 2: Futurama comes back to the present on Comedy Central2007Dec. 31: If you're staying in tonight, there's plenty to watchDec. 28: Here's what: Settle in for a Samantha Who? marathon on SaturdayDec. 27: 30 Rock packs on the poundsDec. 26: The Kennedy Center Honors calebrates this year's winnersDec. 23: A grab bag of holiday viewingDec. 21: A Home for the Holidays, Elmo's Christmas Countdown offer plenty of cheerDec. 20: CSI has dreamed up a clever way to keep you entertainedDec. 19: Tradition goes out the window on a Gossip Girl ChristmasDec. 18: Christmas comes early on Boston LegalDec. 17: October Road ends its run for the yearDec. 14: Dexter ends a bloody good second seasonDec. 13: 30 Rock has a great Christmas party guest listDec. 12: Classic Sopranos ep alert: Go back to the "Pine Barrens"Dec. 11: Nip/Tuck gets pretty far out there htis seasonDec. 10: It's a holida-themed Girlfriends on the CWDec. 7: Several Friday night shows are making an exitDec. 6: Grey's Anatomy wraps up an intense two-parter tonightDec. 5: Julia Roberts is all over the small screen tonightDec. 4: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer shines on TV tonightDec. 3: Heroes brings its up-and-down season to end tonightNov. 30: There's a natural disaster on Desperate HousewivesNov. 29: Kathy Griffin goes Straight to HellNov. 28: Shrek the Halls is a holiday delightNov. 27: Classic holiday tale A Charlie Brown Christmas is accompanied by behind-the-scenes specialNov. 26: Slim, but fun pickings tonight:Chuck and Samantho Who?Nov. 23: Expect a trial and a funeral on The SimpsonsNov. 21: CBS has another strange murder mystery on its hands on CSI: NYNov. 20: Avril Lavigne stops by Dancing With the StarsNov. 19: How I Met Your Mother takes on ThanksgivingNov. 16: There's a wedding on ABC's Men In TreesNov. 15: Check out Edie Falco's guest turn on 30 RockNov. 14: NBC's Life is improving, but is it enough?Nov. 13: House shakes things up a little bitNov. 12: Can Heroes get back on track tonight?Nov. 9: Is it the end of the line for Cotton on King of the Hill?Nov. 8: David Schwimmer shines as Greenzo in 30 RockNov. 7: Expect a slew of performances on The CMA AwardsNov. 6: Get set for more reality TV if the writers strike continuesNov. 5: Dancing With the Stars has a few kinks to iron out at this pointNov. 2: CBS' Amazing Race is back for another great, well, raceNov. 1: Ugly Betty is Wicked good funOct. 31: Things aren't meshing well on Criminal MindsOct. 30: Charlie Brown chases his Great PumpkinOct. 29: Beware TV stars in costumes this Halloween weekOct. 26: There's a custody battle on Brothers & Sisters this SundayOct. 25: The final season of NBC's Scrubs kicks off tonightOct. 24: It's World Series time again. Who are you rooting for?Oct. 23: Is this the end for FX's ratings-challenged Damages?Oct. 22: Heroes adds Kristen Bell to an ever-expanding castOct. 19: The good, the bad and the ugly audition to be the next great BandOct. 18: Lois & Clark alum Dean Cain stops by SmallvilleOct. 17: Hope you're ready for another whimiscal, wonderful ep of Pushing DaisiesOct. 16: Matt Lauer sits down with Sen. Larry CraigOct. 15: Drew is all new on The Price Is RightOct. 12: Friday Night Lights overcomes a major mistakeOct. 11: Top model Eva Marcille isn't too big for SmallvilleOct. 10: Public knowledge: Private Practice keeps getting worseOct. 9: CW's Reaper may be sinking soonOct. 8: NBC's Chuck just keeps getting betterOct. 5: Friday Night Lights is back on the playing fieldOct. 4: Grey's is finally getting back to some of the good timesOct. 3: Those South Park bad boys are back for Season 11Oct. 2: For better or for worse, Cavemen and Carpoolers hit the small screenOct. 1 : Chris Rock makes an appearance on Everybody Hates ChrisSept. 28: Numb3rs is back for a new seasonSept. 27: All your favorite Thursday shows are finally back for fallSept. 26: Dolly Parton pops up on Dancing With the StarsSept. 25: Why are Bones and Booth on the outs?Sept. 24: The Stars are ready to cut a rug againSept. 21: 60 Minutes celebrates its 40th anniversarySept. 20: Here's hoping Survivor does the USA proud in ChinaSept. 19: See what all the fuss is about on Kid NationSept. 18: Check out the House season finale one more timeSept. 17: Wentworth Miller returns for a new season of Prison BreakSept. 14: 20/20 takes on the health care system and Michael MooreSept. 13: Miss the 30 Rock season finale? Here's your chance to see it againSept. 12: Rescue Me wasn't so hot this seasonSept. 11: Glenn Close shines in FX's ridiculously fun DamagesSept. 10: The new TV season is just around the cornerSept. 7: Missed High School Musical 2? You have another shot SaturdaySept. 6: A particularly melancholy Mad MenSept. 5: Amy Sedaris brings her brand of quirkiness to Rescue MeSept. 4: Whoopi kicks off a new season of The ViewAug. 31: The boys of Entourage say farewell to Season 4Aug. 30: Here's another chance to see Grey's spinoff Private PracticeAug. 29: Watch Spike Lee's heartwrenching account of Hurricane KatrinaAug. 28: Relive SNL's hottest, funniest yearsAug. 27: Orlando Jones offers wisdom on Everybody Hates ChrisAug. 24: See who wins the hostage standoff on The Kill Point finaleAug. 23: Wonder Woman stops by SmallvilleAug. 22: Anchorwoman is an insult to TV journalistsAug. 21: HBO has the Bard's work just As You Like ItAug. 20: Meet the parents on a new episode of The CloserAug. 17: John Amos stops by for some good times on PsychAug. 16: Continue the HSM2 countdown with an airing of the original, High School MusicalAug. 15: Looks like the Think You Can Dance finalists really could cut a rugAug. 14: What vomit-filled occupation can you check out on this week's Dirty Jobs?Aug. 13: Had enough summer reality TV? Then head over to Showtime for WeedsAug. 10: Catch up on your Mad Men with an AMC repeatAug. 9: Things get animated on My Name Is EarlAug. 8: ABC continues to burn off the series it killedAug. 7: Get a sneak peek at Drew Carey's game-show hosting skills on The Power of 10Aug. 6: The weight comes off on ABC's Fat MarchAug. 3: Family Guy takes on a mini-marathon SundayAug. 2: Ugly Betty will make you feel all warm and fuzzy insideAug. 1: ABC's The Nine returns for one last hoorahJuly 31: Prepare for sensory overload with this summer's influx of reality TVJuly 30: Get into the swim of things with the start of Shark WeekJuly 27: Lou Diamond Phillips stops by PsychJuly 26: Meredith flirts with death on Grey's AnatomyJuly 25: Just who will be the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?July 24: What must it be like to be stuck in a reality competition that isn't clicking?July 23: Not even Holly Hunter can save GraceJuly 20: Spike TV takes on loftier pursuits with 'Kill Point'July 19: Go to church with CSI, which may go to far this timeJuly 18: Mandy Patinkin fans will have to get their fill from summer repeats of Criminal MindsJuly 17: Bill Engvall goes for the laughs on TBSJuly 16: The Beckhams have landed, and Victoria already has a new showJuly 13: USA returns with two funny shows: Monk and PsychJuly 12: Settle in for a few repeats tonightJuly 11: PBS is still in The Pursuit of ExcellenceJuly 10: Think you know the words? Then test your skills on the Singing BeeJuly 9: Skip Spielberg's On the Lot and focus on Spielberg on Spielberg insteadJuly 6: You really drove them nuts, because Jericho is back tonightJuly 5: Big Brother is back on CBSJuly 2: There are plenty of fireworks and music options for Independence Day viewingJuly 1: Choose from Hell's Kitchen, The Closer,Age of LoveJune 28: Concert for Diana features Elton John, P.Diddy and Rod StewartJune 27: USA's new Burn Notice is pretty hotJune 26: Spike is cross-pollinating all the CSI shows. Try to keep upJune 25: Diana Ross is a lifetime achiever on the BET AwardsJune 24: Angelina Jolie makes an appearance on Inside the Actor's StudioJune 22: Stargate SG-1 ends its 10-year runJune 21: The Office merges and super-sizes on NBCJune 20: Settle down with a TV throwback with The Dukes of Hazzard on CMTJune 19: Al Pacino earns AFI's Lifetime Achievement AwardJune 18: Good news: Kyra Sedgwick's The Closer is backJune 15: Root for The View as Ellen DeGeneres hosts The Daytime EmmysJune 14: CSI returns to the beginning; Studio 60 answers a few questionsJune 13: One Tree Hill uprooted; Rescue Me returns on fireJune 12: For a good laugh, check out Kathy Griffin on BravoJune 11: Big Love is back, and it's for adult eyes onlyJune 8: The Tony Awards take centerstage Sunday nightJune 7: Try driving with the stars rather than dancing with themJune 6: Joan Collins adds even more camp to Footballers WivesJune 5: Find out if America's Got TalentJune 4: Fine family viewing on Creature ComfortsJune 1: Army Wives hopes to pass muster; Kirstie Alley in Write & WrongMay 31: Get out your dictionary. The National Spelling Bee is on ABC.May 30: Get ready for a summer of reality TVMay 29: You shouldn't miss CBS' FlashpointMay 25: Adam Beach stars in Bury My Heart at Wounded KneeMay 24: Let the summer repeats and reality series begin!May 23: A new Idol is crowned tonight on American Idol, of courseMay 22: It's the end of the road for fan favorite Veronica MarsMay 21: It's time for the final showdown on NBC's HeroesMay 18: Wedding bells are ringing on the season finales of ABC's Housewives, BrothersMay 17: Grey's, Betty and CSI take their summer vacationsMay 16: Let's pause to celebrate one of this season's successes, BonesMay 15: Gilmore Girls comes to an end on the CWMay 14: CBS' King of Queens says goodbye for goodMay 11: CBS celebrates the season finale of Ghost Whisperer and Close to HomeMay 10: My Name Is Earl season ends with high-octane flourishMay 9: Play along with the mystery on tonight's BonesMay 8: The final four get down to it on American IdolMay 7: Are big changes afoot on The CW's Girlfriends?May 4: Cold Case ends its season with team-member-in-jeopardy hostage plotMay 3: Addison goes to visit some friends in a two-hour Grey?s Anatomy specialMay 2: Party of Five alum Neve Campbell guest stars on MediumMay 1: It seems that MyNetwork will air just about anythingApril 30: Bob Barker comes on down to the set of How I Met Your MotherApril 27: After a short run, NBC decides to reign in RainesApril 26: May sweeps begins tonight, are there are plenty of shows to choose fromApril 25: American Idol stretches out to two whole hours. Eek.April 24: Global warming heats up tonight, starting with Nova's Saved by the Sun.April 23: Old Christine gets major laughs at a friend's weddingApril 20: Is Jeremy Piven's Ari Gold going soft on Entourage?April 19: At long last, Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy return with new episodesApril 18: Expect a lot of fierceness on America's Next Top ModelApril 17: Sanjaya sings tonight. Why else would you watch American Idol?April 16: Kris Kristofferson is the big honoree tonight at the CMT Music AwardsApril 12: Andy Richter's critically lauded new show meets an early demiseApril 11: Diligent Dwight fights workplace dangers on The OfficeApril 11: Another stellar episode of Friday Night LightsApril 10: Kevin James ends his reign on King of QueensApril 9: Want some mildly amusing laughs? Try NBC's Thank God You're HereApril 6: Lynn Redgrave guest stars as Ian's mother in Desperate HousewivesApril 5: Will Arnett has an eye on Jack's job on 30 RockApril 4: Booth's attempt to trap a murderer backfires on BonesApril 3: Oscar winner Forest Whitaker wraps up his run on The ShieldApril 2: Time is against Michael in the season finale of Prison BreakMarch 30: Raines makes the move to Friday nights on NBCMarch 29: Get politically incorrect with Michael Scott in an Office marathonMarch 28: Skip Model this week and bask in the Lights insteadMarch 27: Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston share a much-hyped kiss on Dirt finaleMarch 26: Check out the movie version of Friday Night Lights on FXMarch 23: Have we reached the end of Six Degrees?March 22: How could Marc's mother not know he was gay? Ugly Betty has the answerMarch 21: MSNBC's War Zone Diary is frightening, enlightening and powerfulMarch 20: Awww. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are so Inn LoveMarch 19: What "devastating news" will Jack have to cope with on 24?March 16: Julia Louis-Dreyfus has an Adventure on Saturday Night LiveMarch 15: TCM pays special tribute to the late Betty HuttonMarch 14: Don't waste your time on MyNetwork's Saints & SinnersMarch 13: Have you chosen your favorite American Idol yet?March 12: The New Adventures of Old Christine returns with a double runMarch 9: Malcolm's mom makes a guest appearance on The SimpsonsMarch 8: The 12 finalists are revealed on American IdolMarch 7: Flash back with Sayid on this week's LostMarch 6: Doncha want to watch Pussycat Dolls Present on the CW?March 5: Is Patricia Wetting enough to justify watching a full hour of Prison Break?March 2: There's trouble ahead for the lovebirds of Brothers & SistersMarch 1: Love and wine are in the air on NBC's surprise hit 30 RockFeb. 28: America's Next Top Model hits the catwalk; It's a Hurley episode on Lost.Feb. 27: Do you think you're Smarter Than a 5th Grader?Feb. 26: When will 24 get out of its slump and back on the ball?Feb. 23: Get Barbara Walter's take on the Oscars with her SpecialFeb. 22: So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye to Fox's The OCFeb. 21: Jericho finally gives fans some answers after the breakFeb. 20: It's time for the fellas to shine on American IdolFeb. 19: Meet the newest hero on HeroesFeb. 16: Sandra Bernhard heads to Las Vegas for the weekendFeb. 15: Love is in the air for everyone except Betty on UglyFeb. 14: Lost takes us back to our beloved beachFeb. 13: Fox favorite American Idol finally finds its way to HollywoodFeb. 12: Get a two-hour blast of sweeps excitement on 24Feb. 9: Talk about Idol wannabes. Grease might as well be a revivalFeb. 8: Joy learns she a pro wrestler half sister on My Name is EarlFeb. 7: It's been a good season for fans of BonesFeb. 6: Ex-Gilmore Girls fans may want to check back in for this oneFeb. 5: Beware the special episode, especially when it's oddly timedFeb. 2: Will the Super Bowl bring in super ratings this Sunday?Feb. 1: February kicks off with a hilarious episode of Ugly BettyJan. 31: Armed & Famous gets yanked, CSI: New York fills inJan. 30: American Idol auditions march onJan. 29: Jack Bauer's crazy life gets a little more complicated on 24Jan. 26: Screen Actors Guild Awards should be a bigger deal on TVJan. 25: Documentary on evangelical Christians won't convert anyoneJan. 24: See Tony Soprano from the beginning all over again on A&EJan. 23: Not even the State of the Union can stop American IdolJan. 22: Haven't you learned you can't keep 24's Jack Bauer down for long?Jan. 19: Monk and Psych are back in the USA with winter premieresJan. 18: Liev Schreiber makes an auspicious debut on CSIJan. 17: Two more hours of American Idol audtions coming your wayJan. 16: The TV behemoth known as American Idol is back for Season 6Jan. 15: Jack Bauer gets through two more hours of Day 6 on 24Jan. 12: Ricky Gervais is welcome British import in HBO's ExtrasJan. 11: What does Salma Hayek have in store for Betty's Daniel?Jan. 10: D-listers keep a small town safe in Armed & FamousJan. 9: Queen Latifah reigns over The People's Choice AwardsJan. 8: There's a new slew of reality TV just in time for the New YearJan. 5: Grease might be the one that you want to watch this weekendJan. 4: After a slow start, the new year is giving us a steadier flow of new episodesJan. 3: ABC is letting Jim introduce its newest midseason sitcomsJan. 2: Football on Fox sends most networks running out of bounds Tuesday2006Dec. 29: There's plenty to watch before the year is outDec. 28: The most popular shows are all reruns, so try something newDec. 27: NBC relaunches struggling Friday Night Lights on WednesdayDec. 26: Need something substantial to counter all those Christmas cookies?Dec. 22: Christmas weekend means movies, marathons and the occasional football gameDec. 21: It's always a holly-jolly Christmas with Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerDec. 20: Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a holiday treatDec. 19: Twin episodes of House are like holiday giftsDec. 18: How many more game shows can NBC concoct?Dec. 15: Peter MacNicol leaves the Numb3rs nest on FridayDec. 14: Celebrate the holidays with a double episode of The OfficeDec. 13: X-Files alum David Duchovny rattles things up on BonesDec. 12: Tune into ABC to see How the Grinch Stole hearts on televisionDec. 11: Can you go a Year Without a Santa Claus?Dec. 8: Showtime's sleeper hit Sleeper Cell goes back inside terrorismDec. 7: ABC'S Men in Trees finally sees the forest in a pleasant turnDec. 6: CBS back in Queens; Top Model chooses model contestantDec. 5: Standoff new among reruns; Secret's angels take flightDec. 4: Cliffhangers abound in hit show Heroes' fall finaleDec. 1: There's a whole lot of moving and shaking on Las VegasNov. 30: Romance is in the air at Mode's Christmas party on Ugly Betty.Nov. 29: Double the Bones, and a PBS tribute to James TaylorNov. 28: Charlie Brown's Christmas is still a great classicNov. 27: Prison Break prepares to break; the Bachelor chooses loveNov. 24: Holiday TV goes into full gear now that Thanksgiving is overNov. 22: Madonna gives her Confessions on NBC; Top Model gets nastyNov. 21: American Music Awards full of stars; Nielsen says bye to SVUNov. 20: Your Mother goes back to the '80s; Heroes is at HomecomingNov. 17: Monk gets a jump on Christmas; Prime Suspect wraps upNov. 16: NBC's supersizing Thursdays again, and it's not all that superNov. 15: The best dancer is revealed; Medium returns with large premiereNov. 14: The final face-off on Dancing With the StarsNov. 13: The Class has a super Star; CSI: Miami draws from actor's lifeNov. 10: Alec Baldwin's on the real SNL; Dixie Carter visits HousewivesNov. 9: Fox trades Happy for Death; another Survivor twistNov. 8: Lost breaks until February; The OC comes to its sensesNov. 7: Thanks to Borat, Da Ali G Show gets lots of love from HBONov. 6: Jason Alexander Hates Chris; John Goodman visits Studio 60Nov. 3: Vanished reappears, Chevy Chase guest stars on Law & OrderNov. 2: Pretty Salma joins Ugly Betty; Roseanne's on EarlNov. 1: Bones rattles up a clever mystery; The Rich List debutsOct. 31: Standoff makes another appearance; House stellar as usualOct. 30: Friday gives it a go on Monday; Griffiths takes in an AngelOct. 27: Charlie Brown's Pumpkin still great; enjoy some Munster MashOct. 26: Ugly Betty is pretty safe bet; CSI reruns hot dog of an episodeOct. 25: Lost's Sawyer and Kate plot their escapeOct. 24: Jerry and Joey keep dancing on Stars; Help Me needs helpOct. 23: Prison Break and Justice are back; Andy's on Old ChristineOct. 20: Kidnapped finally released; Masterpiece Theatre at the EndsOct. 19: Full House redux on Nickelodeon; Shark takes on real lifeOct. 18: Sass is back in session with Janice on Model; 30 Rock funnierOct. 17: CBS Tuesdays rife with crime; PBS tracks Saddam's fallOct. 16: The Class has a love triangle; Old Christine keeps laughingOct. 13: Wanda Sykes is Sick and Tired on HBO; test your knowledge on 1 vs. 100Oct. 12: Buffy alum turns vampire on Supernatural; K-Fed guests on CSIOct. 11: Bravo for Project Runway marathon; Lost's Sun, Jin resurfaceOct. 10: Friday Night Lights scores again; Jerry Lewis on SVUOct. 9: CW Hates its mistakes, while ABC repeats some of its flawsOct. 6: A Galactic season opener; Brothers & Sisters begins to gelOct. 5: Earl's best outing yet; Frasier's Mahoney visits EROct. 4: Enjoy Bones before baseball break; explore Capitol CrimesOct. 3: Mission to Veronica Mars, and a new pairing on L&O: SVUOct. 2: CBS goes to the top of The Class; The Bachelor goes to RomeSept. 29: Dexter pretty dexterous; Whoopi's on Everybody Hates ChrisSept. 28: CSI plot fares better this week, but Grey's wins Thursday againSept. 27: Top Model makeovers and Justice takes a vacationSept. 26: CW should put us and the Gilmore Girls out of our miserySept. 25: Back in 7th Heaven on the CW and Studio 60 scores againSept. 22: 60 Minutes turns 39, and Without a Trace moves to SundaySept. 21: Must-see Thursdays may be back with Grey's, Earl premieresSept. 20: Next Top Model is back on the runway, and CSI: NY hits BrooklynSept. 19: New season of House too slow, and Boston Legal gets a FoxSept. 18: New TV season off to a strong start with Studio 60, The ClassSept. 15: The WB's last hoorah:Buffy, Dawson's re-runsSept. 14: Damon Wayans goes Underground, and an ER catch-upSept. 13: Kenneth's Bowser's look at comedian Preston Sturges is Dream-ySept. 12: Stars take to the dance floor; big moment nears for Big BrotherSept. 11: Path to 9/11 ambitious, but flawed; Vanished puzzlingSept. 8: Homer Simpson gets mobbed up; Koppel considers Price of SecuritySept. 7: Football's back on NBC; TCM celebrates Mel BrooksSept. 6: New Bones character, and Couric looks at our safety post-9/11Sept. 5: They're back: Rosie's on The View, while Katie hits CBS.Sept. 1: A tribute to Dan Rather and a block of Dirty Jobs.