Shrink makes an impact on ‘Scrubs’
Call it doctors night.
On NBC at 9:30, “Scrubs” finds J.D., Turk and Elliott still coping with the ego fallout from the chief resident assignment, while Dr. Cox and his ex find out they’re not really exes after all.
Plus, the new shrink, aka Heather Graham, continues to make her presence felt.
Then, on FX at 10, it’s another over-the-top “Nip/Tuck,” as Sean and Christian find out that Merrill Bobbolit is reduced to performing illegal back-room surgery, and they try to help.
But things can go terribly wrong in those back rooms and, as the ad says, looks can kill.
Plus Ava persuades Christian to do a little work on a high school principal as a way to keep Adrian and Matt from getting suspended.
Highlights
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” ABC at 8: Another house gets a face-lift and tummy tuck. Followed by two repeats of “According to Jim.”
“Navy NCIS,” CBS at 8: Another NCIS agent is murdered. Repeat.
“Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy,” Fox at 8: Mrs. Donaho from Seagoville, Texas, and Mrs. Messina of St. James, N.Y., spend more time with their new families, then return home and learn how they will have to spend their $50,000.
“Last Comic Standing,” NBC at 8: Tensions rise among the former finalists.
“Big Brother 5,” CBS at 9: Why can’t they find likable people for this show?
“The Next Great Champ,” Fox at 9: Another $35,000 is on the line and one more boxer will be eliminated.
Former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes drops by to introduce a challenge.
And when last week’s victor moves into the winner’s room, other fighters get jealous.
“Father of the Pride,” NBC at 9: Larry and Kate discover a bag of catnip in Sierra’s room and worry that their teenage daughter has become a “nip-head.”
Which goes to prove all the cutting-edge animation in the world can’t hide what is now a staple sitcom plot.
“One Tree Hill,” WB at 11:30: Lucas and Nathan bear the brunt of Dan’s abusive coaching style as the playoffs approach, and Haley freaks after Dan threatens her. Repeat.
“In the Jury Room,” ABC at 10: Another peek inside the justice system, proving that real people doing real things are a lot more compelling than most “reality” TV.
“Amazing Race 5,” CBS at 10: “It’s OK, Run Them Over!” is the kind of episode title we like, as some contestants have to walk across a narrow girder on a suspension bridge high above the waters of the Auckland (New Zealand) Harbor.
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” NBC at 10: Repeat of the season finale, in which a video voyeur tells the detectives he has footage of a sexual assault against a minor.
Family Fare
“Gilmore Girls,” WB at 10:30: Lorelai suspects that Luke’s getting serious about her, but she’s too busy prepping for the opening of the Dragonfly Inn to deal with the idea. Repeat.
Cable Cast
“X2: X-Men United” (2003), HBO at 7:45: The sequel, with Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and more as mutant heroes.
“Rated R: Republicans in Hollywood,” AMC at 10: Another “AMC Project” looks at Hollywood conservatives.
“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” Bravo at 10: A Russian musician named Ari needs some serious manscaping.
Late Night Talk
“Late Show with David Letterman,” CBS at 11:35: Pamela Anderson and Al Franken.
“Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC at 11:35: Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Bettany and Tears For Fears.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC at 12:05 a.m.: Bernie Mac, Cheryl Hines and Jill Scott.
“Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” CBS at 12:35: Rodney Dangerfield, actress Christine Taylor and musical guest Alice Cooper. Repeat.
“Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” NBC at 12:35: Donald Trump, Wayne Brady and Crossfade.