TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: “Psych”
season-finale, 10 p.m., USA.
Set against splendid backdrops, this is
a stylish episode.
One villain (Ally Sheedy) is in prison,
but another is free. Elaborate traps are set, trying to kill Shawn
and his friends in the manner of old Alfred Hitchcock movies.
The result isn't completely satisfying,
but it does provide some visual splendor along the way.
TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE II: “Human
Target,” 8 p.m., Fox.
Here's an Indiana Jones-style
adventure, on a TV budget.
An archaeologist has found a fortune in
the South American jungle. Everyone wants it, including soldiers and
a slick crook and a beautiy (Leonor Varela) who was once Chance's
lover.
Some of the escapes stretch credibility
to the extreme. Along the way, however, we get gunfights, explosions,
a daring air rescue and beautiful people who won't admit they're in
lust and in love.
TONIGHT'S ALTERNATIVE: “First Love,
Second Chance” opener, 10 p.m., TV Land.
As an exchange student from Australia,
Garry couldn't believe his luck: He was staying with the family of a
cute California blond named Star. Then came a misunderstanding and a
split.
Now, almost 30 years later, the show
brings them back together. She's been married (and divorced) twice,
he never has. She has lots of complications, including her five kids
and her roommate.
They live in different hemispheres, but
they're interesting people, getting this show off to a good start.
Other choices tonight include:
– “America's Next Top Model”
opener, 8-9:30 p.m., CW. Things start in Los Angeles, with the field
trimmed from 32 models to 12. They move into a loft, with a 13th
contestant.
\– “Mercy,” 8 p.m., NBC. Veronica
still won't deal with shock from the restaurant shooting and from her
year in Iraq. Instead, she plunges back into work and into her
romance with Dr. Sands.
– “Scrubs,” 8 p.m., ABC. Medical
tests bring bad news for Cole and for Kelso.
– “The Middle,” 8:30 p.m., ABC.
In a fairly funny episode, teen Axl finally finds true love – at
least for now. Also, things go bad when Sue lets her little brother
see a horror movie.
– “Modern Family,” 9 p.m., ABC.
Phil has a warm Internet friendship with his former girlfriend; he's
surprised that his wife has a problem with this. Also, Mitchell
finally stands up to his boss.
– “American Idol,” 9 p.m., Fox.
Twice in a row, the men have had so-so nights. Each time, only one
guy – Casey James the first week, Michael Lynche the second –
stood out. Now Jermaine Sellers and John Park are gone; the eight
survivors try to get spots among half of next week's final 12.
– “High Society,” 9:30 p.m., CW.
At the core of this reality show is Tinsley Mortimer, 33, who grew up
rich, married richer, is photographed often and recently split from
her husband. Now she has a modest (by her standards) New York
apartment. She and her sister seem likable enough, but this opener
adds repugnant society people Jules Kirby and Paul Johnson Calderon,
who could chase viewers away.
– “Ugly Betty,” 10:01 p.m., ABC.
At least two people secretly fear they were responsible for the fire
that destroyed Betty's family's home. Meanwhile, she's dating an
annoying fireman, to speed up the official report. Also, Broadway
star Brian Stokes Mitchell plays a friend from Wilhelmina's old
days.