Toned-down Sex’ returns on TBS
Rarely is a rerun our pick of the night. But. …
Beginning tonight at 10, TBS brings “Sex and the City” to those of you who aren’t HBO subscribers.
The show, which ended its HBO run this past season, was one of the twin pillars of that channel’s current success, “The Sopranos” being the other. This is a comedy, following the romantic and carnal adventures of New York singles Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon).
The parade of guest males included Chris Noth as the legendary Mr. Big, along with John Corbett, Kyle MacLachlan and many, many more. These girls got around.
And that, of course, is an issue. This show broke new ground in, uh, frankness about sexual matters, both verbally and visually. The TBS versions will be edited, reportedly including mild versions of key scenes shot at the same time as the originals.
But still, this isn’t for the kids.
This week two classic episodes will run each night, followed next week by a weekly telecast of the series in chronological order.
Highlights
“8 Simple Rules,” ABC at 8: Repeat with director Peter Bogdanovich guesting as a family therapist, though presumably not the same one he plays on “The Sopranos.”
“The Bernie Mac Show,” Fox at 8: Back-to-back repeats.
In the first, Bryana turns into the bad seed. In the second, Jordan goes out for sports and ends up as a ribbon dancer, to macho Bernie’s dismay.
“Navy NCIS,” CBS at 8: Repeat. Is a bomb hidden on a Navy ship?
“Next Action Star,” NBC at 8: Second episode of the talent contest looking for the next Jackie Chan or Arnold Schwarzenegger.
NBA playoffs, ABC at 6: Game 5 of the Los Angeles Lakers-Detroit Pistons showdown, from Auburn Hills, Mich. A pregame show airs at 5:30.
“The Jury,” Fox at 9: A man goes on trial for the murder of his mail-order bride.
“The Guardian,” CBS at 9: Repeat finds Lulu and Nick ready to move their relationship forward.
“Last Comic Standing,” NBC at 9: Jay Mohr hosts this talent contest for comedians.
“Judging Amy,” CBS at 10: Repeat. An anorexia Web site is blamed in a girl’s death.
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” NBC at 10: Repeat. Two young Arab-American women are found brutally raped and set on fire in what appears to be a hate crime. But the killer’s defense attorney (Barry Bostwick) has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Family Fare
“Gilmore Girls,” WB at 8: Repeat. Time for Liz’s (Kathleen Wilhoite) Renaissance-themed wedding, at which Lorelai and Luke share a romantic dance. Meanwhile the end of Rory’s year at Yale takes some odd turns.
“Summerland,” WB at 9: New episode. Bradin falls for a rich party girl, and Ava discovers a joint in his jeans.
Cable Cast
Croc Week, Animal Planet at 8: Tonight’s adventures include a look at an urban area infested with the toothy critters.
“In Tune,” VH1 at 8: A young artist and an older inspiration get together to jam and talk. Tonight it’s John Mayer and Paul Simon.