Monk
Monk
9/8c USA
Natalie works on what may be her toughest task yet: planning a surprise birthday party for Monk. Aside from the challenge of plotting a surprise for a man who likes to be firmly in control of his surroundings, Natalie also has to work around Monk's latest case, which finds him investigating the strange death of a maintenance worker. Virginia Madsen guest stars.
Read on for previews of Ugly Betty, Law & Order, Lobstermen, Numbers, Real Time with Bill Maher and The Martha Stewart Show.
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30 Rock
30 Rock
9:30/8:30c NBC
The financial meltdown hits the cast and crew of the fictional sketch-comedy program The Girlie Show in the fourth-season premiere of the Emmy-winning sitcom. Corporate overlord Jack Donaghy is scrambling to cut costs at NBC as well as raise the popularity of Liz Lemon's show. Jenna uses this as an opportunity to treat herself to a complete makeover, while Tracy decides it's time to reach out to the public. Meanwhile, Liz and Pete search for new talent, and Kenneth finds the courage to act as a leader in a strike of the NBC pages. Steve Buscemi returns in his recurring role of Jack's sleazy, low-budget private eye, Lenny.
Read on for previews of the MLB Playoff, FlashForward, In Peformance at the White House and Grey's Anatomy.
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Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
10/9c FX
At the end of last season, just-married Christian learned that he wasn't dying after all. "Have a long and happy life together" with Liz, the doctor told him. Will the marriage last through the opening credits as Season 6 begins? Here's a hint: She already has a lawyer (Barry Bostwick). Another downer: Business is bad, but old frenemy Mike Hamoui (Mario Lopez) is now in L.A. and doing nicely. Things are going nicely for Sean and Teddy (now played by Rose McGowan), too, but not so much for Matt.
Read on for previews of Modern Family, New Adventures of Old Christine, Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak and Alaska State Troopers.
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NCIS
NCIS
8/7c CBS
The death of a marine on foreign soil has the team in the middle of an investigation that also forces Ziva to confront her past. The tenuous connection between who Ziva was and who Ziva is now — and where her loyalties lie — has been simmering below the surface since the season started. It not only affects cases, but her relationships with both Gibbs (a relative father figure) and Tony (a potential romantic partner).
Read on for previews of Dancing with the Stars, Hell's Kitchen, 2009 Hip Hop Honors and Frontline.
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Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
9/8c CW
NYC natives Sonic Youth perform in this episode, which focuses on the nuptials of Lily and Rufus. These two have overcome so much on their tumultuous road to the altar, including the disapproval of her family, a secret pregnancy, years spent apart, other marriages and their kids dating. But now that all that's behind them, surely their wedding day will go off without a hitch, right? Not if Georgina spills Scott's secret, which she threatens Vanessa she will do if Dan doesn't stop seeing Olivia. — Jennifer Sankowski
Read on for previews of CSI: Miami, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Little People, Big World and Latin Music USA.
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Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
9/8c ABC
So, did Danny attack Julie? Susan sure thinks so, and this could mean war with the Bolens, what with those promo pictures on the Web of Angie hefting a baseball bat. Moving from fighters to lovers, Bree and Karl are trysting again. What about Orson? Maybe we'll find out tonight. And John Rowland (Jesse Metcalfe) is back in Gaby's life for the first time in a long while. It's a chance encounter in a restaurant, but Carlos doesn't like it. And John will be back next week, too, so we shall see.
Read on for previews of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Californication, Mad Men, Family Guy and Leave It to Lamas.
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Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
11:29/10:29c NBC
Drew Barrymore takes over hosting chores in the third live episode of the season. Barrymore produced, directed and stars in the freshly released film Whip It (which also stars SNL player Kristen Wiig), about the rough-and-tough realm of female roller-derby players. Barrymore should skate well through the show's topical satire — this is her sixth time performing as host. (Back in 1982, she was the show's youngest host ever, at age 7.) Taking the music stage: singer-songwriter Regina Spektor.
Read on for previews of Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me, NBA Basketball, Iron Chef America and Househusbands of Hollywood.
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Numb3rs
Numbers
10/9c CBS
Russian roulette is literally a deadly game but eager players greedy to get rich quick can be found, as Don discovers when the team discovers a high-stakes Russian-roulette tournament. But who is the mastermind behind the gambling ring? The team's goal becomes locating and bringing down the person orchestrating the lethal encounters.
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Supernatural
Supernatural
9/8c CW
Some folks think Paris Hilton is a demon. Well, they're right. At least for tonight. Hilton guest stars as a demonic creature who takes the form of... Paris Hilton. The mystery takes place in a small town where icons, like Abraham Lincoln, and infamous objects, such as James Dean's car, are killing people. Enter a bloodthirsty Paris Hilton, who takes part in killings and kidnappings.
Read on for previews of The Office, Fringe, Survivor: Samoa and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
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Modern Family
Modern Family
9/8c ABC
Family ties can be some of the strongest bonds around, but when it comes to the Pritchett clan, they're more like a collection of unraveling loose ends. This is evident tonight when Gloria takes Claire's youngest daughter shopping, but their excursion gets a little uncomfortable when Alex's inquisitive mind goes a little too far. And Phil's heart soars when Jay takes him along to fly his new model airplane — until a tricky maneuver brings Phil crashing back to earth.
Read on for previews of CSI: NY, Top Chef, So You Think You Can Dance and Secret Girlfriend.
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