‘Battlestar’ sure to bring action

Tonight’s must-see

“Battlestar Galactica” season-opener, 10 p.m., Sci Fi Channel. In one crowded hour, “Galactica” takes two detours. It wraps up Baltar’s trial and whisks him to a part of the ship we didn’t know existed. And it brings back Starbuck.

Yes, that’s the same Starbuck who seemingly died in a fierce fireball. Colleagues are understandably skeptical – especially about the claim she makes.

We’re skeptical, too, but we’ll stick with it. “Galactica” is a smart, well-crafted show; also, this first hour throws in lots of booming action.

Another top pick

“Duel,” 9 p.m. ABC.

In its trial run, this quiz show offered a good host (ESPN’s Mike Greenberg), bad questions, a good concept and a drawn-out tournament.

Now the tourney is gone and the one-on-one battles remain. Contestants have 10 markers and four choices for each question. Timid ones can cover all four choices – but the incorrect markers will be tossed.

Other choices include

“Bones,” 8 p.m., Fox. This rerun replaces the scheduled comedies. A murder probe leads to a labyrinth of tunnels, used by the homeless.

“Ghost Whisperer,” 8 p.m., CBS. Two CBS dramas have new episodes tonight. In this one, Ned’s girlfriend says her late father is haunting her.

“Canterbury’s Law,” 9 p.m., Fox. Last week, Elizabeth was jailed overnight for jury-tampering and perjury. Now she defends two teens accused of soliciting a murder. Things get worse when one switches lawyers and cuts a deal.

“Numb3rs,” 10 p.m., CBS. During a drug bust, Don arrests someone who has a bigger scheme in mind.