Take your pick: thriller or romance
A couple of original cable productions are tonight’s only new shows outside the heinous-reality category.
On Sci Fi at 9, it’s the premiere of the four-part miniseries “5 Days to Midnight.” Timothy Hutton stars as a physics professor who learns that he’s going to be murdered in five days. The people close to him may not be what they seem, but he doesn’t know how to change history’s course without causing more problems.
It’s a thriller, but don’t expect to be exactly bowled over.
At the same time on Lifetime, Kathleen Quinlan stars in a romance with a cyber twist. In the premiere movie “Perfect Romance,” she’s a mom who goes online as her daughter to land the girl a man. (How did people find dates before the Internet?)
But, of course, the guy she turns up — well, you can guess the rest.
Hey, it’s June, you were expecting “War & Remembrance?”
Highlights
NHL Stanley Cup finals, ABC at 5: Game 7, if needed, Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning.
“Yes, Dear,” CBS at 8: Greg solves the case of the big leak. Repeat.
“American Pie 2,” Fox at 8: Broadcast premiere of the sequel starring Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Shannon Elizabeth, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy.
The big question once again is how a censor-approved version will get laughs. But the good news is, Fox has taken off the previously scheduled reality nightmare, “Seriously, Dude, I’m Gay.”
“Fear Factor,” NBC at 8: Contestants find themselves on the top of a speeding truck and must grab the ladder of a helicopter flying above.
“Still Standing,” CBS at 8:30: Paul Sorvino comes to visit as Bill’s dad. Repeat.
“Everybody Loves Raymond,” CBS at 9: Finally, some Marie/Amy friction, over wedding thank-you notes. Repeat.
“For Love or Money,” NBC at 9: In the two-hour premiere, 16 women and the bachelor arrive unaware that they’re playing “For Love or Money.” But slowly the stakes are revealed. Trashy.
“Two and a Half Men,” CBS at 9:30: The boys stand up to Mom. Some cocktails may be involved. Repeat.
“CSI: Miami,” CBS at 10: The one witness to a murder may not hold up on the stand. Repeat.
Family Fare
“Seventh Heaven,” WB at 8: Eric’s sermon inspires everyone to help someone who needs it. Repeat.
Cable Cast
“Deliver us from Eva,” HBO at 8: In this 2003 comedy, three men pay a Romeo to get their sister-in-law out of their hair. LL Cool J stars.
“Road Rules,” MTV at 10: Sixth season premiere lands the gang in South America.
“Bridezillas,” WE at 10: Premiere. They’re wearing white, but they’re seeing red; they’re brides on a rampage! Cue the scary music.
Late Night Talk
“Late Show with David Letterman,” CBS at 11:35: Bill Murray and musical guest P.J. Harvey
“Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC at 11:35: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tim Russert, and music from The Calling.