Prime Pick
Photo: NBC
We're the first to question the value of yet another procedural drama, replete with the quirky-crazy detective, out for revenge. Even so, NBC's "Life" (10 p.m. EST) holds a certain irrefutable appeal. Damian Lewis brings a convincing mix of twitchiness and swagger to his role as detective Charlie Crews, recently released from prison after being set up and wrongly incarcerated. Lewis' obsessive intensity might feel like a retread for fans of Vincent D'Onofrio's mad sleuth on"Law & Order: CI," but when you throw in compelling crimes, comedic turns and a loyal lady lawyer as a love interest, plus a season-long mystery that feels well worth solving, "Life" is both enjoyable and addictive enough to remind you of what you once liked about cop dramas. Better watch it soon, though, before it's replaced by "CSI: Cleveland" and "Law & Order: Parking Violations."
Also…
The fourth-season finale of "Ghost Hunters" airs at 9 p.m. EST on Sci Fi, married couples compete in the season finale of Bravo's "Better Half" at 10 p.m. EST, and British sketch comedy "Swinging" premieres at 11 p.m. EST on Sundance.
On the talk shows
Regis and KellyABC, 9 a.m. EST |
Tom Brokaw, Seal | |
The ViewABC, 11 a.m. EST |
Damon Wayans, Kayce Freed Jennings, Colbie Caillat | |
Ellen DeGeneresSyndicated, check local listings |
America Ferrera, Lyle Lovett, Shemar Moore | |
Oprah WinfreySyndicated, check local listings |
Beauty queen raped by her husband | |
Charlie RosePBS, check local listings |
Gov. Bill Richardson | |
Larry KingCNN, 9 p.m. EST |
Dr. Phil | |
Jon StewartComedy Central, 11 p.m. EST |
Jerry Seinfeld (repeat) | |
Stephen ColbertComedy Central, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Massie Ritsch, Craig Venter (repeat) | |
David LettermanCBS, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire (repeat) | |
Jay LenoNBC, 11:35 p.m. EST |
Reese Witherspoon, David Koechner, PJ Harvey (repeat) | |
Tavis SmileyPBS, check local listings |
Ernest Borgnine | |
Jimmy KimmelABC, 12:05 a.m. EST |
Dr. Phil McGraw, Rachel Nichols, Gary Allen | |
Conan O'BrienNBC, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Kevin James, Jordana Spiro, Greg Giraldo (repeat) | |
Craig FergusonCBS, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Jimmy Smits, Michelle Monaghan, Shout Out Louds (repeat) |
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