Thursday, October 9, 2008

Highlights

Tom Shales previews "Kath & Kim" (Channel 4 at 8:30), "Life on Mars" (Channel 7 at 10) and "Testees" (FX at 10:30) beginning on Page C1.

An adulterous affair! A hideous crime! Mark Consuelos as a cop! A new "Ugly Betty" (Channel 7 at 8) has all of the above.

"Survivor: Gabon" (Channel 9 at 8) may unearth some self-esteem issues when the teammates rank one another from most important to least.

Earl decides to make up with a stuntman after sleeping with his girlfriend on "My Name Is Earl" (Channel 4 at 8), but the man's permanent injury complicates matters.

"This Old House" (Channel 22 at 8:30) premieres with a couple who wants to turn a 1970s home into a modern, eco-friendly place.

William Petersen starts his last batch of episodes on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (Channel 9 at 9); the Season 9 opener has Grissom, etc., investigating the Warrick shooting.

A plumbing leak turns into a flood and disrupts the already chaotic Seattle Grace on "Grey's Anatomy" (Channel 7 at 9).

Who would be surprised if Michael Scott's business ethics seminar on "The Office" (Channel 4 at 9) creates more problems than it solves?

"Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday" (Channel 4 at 9:30) features Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler talking politics in an unusual place: prime time.

Rocker Dave Navarro stops by Kat's shop with a gift request for Mom on the second-season premiere of "L.A. Ink" (TLC at 10).

"Ace of Cakes" (Food Network at 10) goes to Louisville to deliver a toe-shaped cake for the Lebowski Fest, celebrating the film favorite.

Actor Mark Wahlberg, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow and singer Rachael Yamagata visit "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35).

"Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35) hosts actor Bill Murray and musical guest Beck.

Actor Dennis Quaid and dog-sled racer Lance Mackey are on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" (Channel 4, 12:35). Sarah McLachlan performs.

-- Emily Yahr