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This week’s TV highlights
Hundreds of channels, hours and hours of programming. So much to watch, so little time. Here are some highlights to get you started on your week of viewing.
Sunday
“The Simpsons,” 7 p.m. on Fox — Football legend Joe Montana guest-voices as himself, dropping by a party to celebrate Lenny winning the lottery.
“Masterpiece Contemporary,” 8 p.m. on PBS — Stephen and Yasim join forces with a rogue agent to get to the bottom of a bio-weapons conspiracy in Part Three of “Last Enemy.”
“True Blood,” 8 p.m. on HBO — Weird is the word for this Alan Ball-created vampire series set in Louisiana. The series continues with an episode that finds Tara ordering up an exorcism to purge her mother of a demon and Jason going on a frantic search for more vampire juice.
“Mad Men,” 9 p.m. on AMC — Set those DVRs. Only two episodes remain in this season of the Emmy-winning period drama. Tonight, an old friend and Don reconnect, and Pete’s personal problems have a bad effect on a big account.
Monday
“Rita Rocks,” 7:30 p.m. on Lifetime — Nicole Sullivan (“MADtv”) stars in this new sitcom about a stressed-out wife and mother who tries to blow off steam by forming a garage band with a couple of friends.
“American Experience,” 8 p.m. on PBS — The documentary chronicles President Lyndon Johnson’s childhood of poverty, his rise to political power and his 1964 election victory.
Tuesday
“Scream 2008,” 8 p.m. on Spike — Another award show? Sure. This outrageous awards gala honors the best in horror, science fiction, fantasy and comics and has offbeat categories like “Most Memorable Mutilation.” “The Dark Knight” leads the nominations with 21 nods.
“Rookies,” 9 p.m. on A&E — A new reality series that follows a group of police-academy grads during their first few weeks on the street. This one is more like a documentary than a reality show, and it’s nicely done.
Wednesday
“The World Series,” 7 p.m. on Fox — It’s Major League Baseball’s biggie. First game is tonight.
“Stylista,” 8 p.m. on the CW — This new competition tries to channel “Project Runway” and “The Devil Wears Prada” as 11 hopefuls battle for an editorial position at Elle magazine. There’s a bit of a mean spirit to this one, but some reality fans like that.
“Austin City Limits,” 10 p.m. on PBS — Singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett performs with acclaimed tunesmiths John Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely. Rockin’ good fun.
Thursday
“Texas Monthly Talks,” 7 p.m. on PBS — U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noreiga talks with host Evan Smith.
“BET Hip-Hop Awards,” 7 p.m. on BET — Top nominees Lil Wayne, Ludacris and Young Jeezy are among the scheduled performers at this edgy gala. Look for way-out-there fashion statements.
“Downtown,” 8 p.m. on PBS — It’s the season opener of this locally produced series exploring life in downtown Austin.
“In Context,” 8:30 p.m. on PBS — And it’s the season opener for another KLRU series, tonight featuring Berlin painter Edward B. Gordon, Austin singer Chrysta Bell and Mazatlan’s Delfos contemporary dance company.
Friday “Crusoe,” 8 p.m. on NBC — One of the last new series to premiere last week, this odd adventure brings back the classic shipwrecked guy with his good pal Friday … and a bunch of other folks. Pretty to look at, but fans of the English classic by Daniel Defoe likely will cringe.
Saturday
“D.L. Hughley Breaks the News,” 9 p.m. on CNN — Standup comic D.L. Hughley joins the serious cable network with a new show that plays funny with the news.
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