Oprah guests on ‘30 Rock’
Tonight’s must-see
“30 Rock,” 9:31 p.m., NBC. TV has had its funniest moments when a key character turns tipsy. In these politically correct times, the trick is to have it happen by accident.
“Three’s Company” once did that via plane-trip medication, with wonderful results. Now “30 Rock” does the same.
Nervous about a flight, Liz (Tina Fey) takes pills offered by Jack. That’s a bad idea.
It’s great fun to see this smart, cautious character acting loopy – especially when she meets Oprah Winfrey.
And there’s a terrific twist. This one is a classic.
Other choices include
“Ugly Betty,” 8 p.m., ABC. Betty’s working overtime to draw the attention of a cute neighbor. Also, Amanda – suddenly broke and homeless – is her new roommate.
“Kath & Kim,” 8:30 p.m., NBC. Kim isn’t sure about returning to her husband. To keep him on edge, she tries speed-dating.
“The Office,” 9 p.m., NBC. The annual customer survey brings surprising results.
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” 9 p.m., CBS. Grissom needs help from his friend Lady Heather (Melinda Clarke). The case seems to involve domination, which is her specialty.
“Grey’s Anatomy,” 9 p.m., ABC. The residents are in another competitive frenzy. Also, Erica finds that one of them has a link to a longtime patient.
“Life on Mars,” 10:01 p.m., ABC. Sam was accustomed to 2008, with quiet racial relations. Now, back to 1973, he finds prejudice among police colleagues and violence between blacks and Puerto Ricans.
“ER,” 10:01 p.m., NBC. Banfield brings more ill feelings, this time for Morris and Neela.