More than human: Mutants take on criminals in Syfy's 'Alphas'
David Straithairn stars as Dr. Leigh Rosen in the Syfy series "Alphas"
Rookie Blue, on ABC
Dov walks into a robbery in progress and ends up shooting a black teenager. The incident leads to complete chaos in the community because it isn't clear whether or not the young man was even armed.
Q: I recognize one of the bullies from "Donnie Darko." Can you help me put a name to the face?
I can, but the two barely match anymore. It was a much younger Seth Rogen who played the bit role of a bully in the cult-favorite 2001 film "Donnie Darko."
It's important to remember that though he was already a full-time actor on the short-lived TV comedy "Freaks and Geeks," Rogen was just 18 when he filmed his small part in "Donnie Darko."
Top Chef Masters, on Bravo
The chefs face a wedding challenge when they meet a couple who want their wedding feast to pay tribute to their love. From canapés to tasting menus and a cake, the chefs strive to please the bride and groom.
Storage Wars, on A&E
An evening of modern-day treasure hunting kicks off in a prime-time marathon. Cameras follow the bidders as they take a quick look inside storage units before deciding whether or not to bid on the contents.
Q: On prime-time TV, how many minutes are devoted to TV commercials in an hour today compared to the years 2002, 1992 and 1982?
As you may have already guessed, the short answer is "more." Beyond that, it's not quite as clear-cut as it might seem, and it's mostly unregulated.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has rules about how many advertisements can air during a children's program (10.5 minutes per hour on weekends, 12 on weekdays), but we adults are left to the whims of the free market.
Market Warriors, on PBS
Miller, John, Bob and Kevin head to the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market in search of vintage advertising and more interesting finds. When the pickers are finished, their finds are auctioned off at Cowan's Auction.
Live: Jimmy Kimmel
The baseball All-Star Game was played in Kansas City last night. Baseball used to be our national pastime before it was replaced by the Kardashians.
The Tonight Show: Jay Leno
Katie Holmes has divorced Tom Cruise. I didn't think “Rock of Ages” was that bad!
Strange bait: Wrestler tries hand at odd fishing methods
A scene from "Off the Hook: Extreme Catches"
STRANGE BAIT: This week, Animal Planet is launching a new fishing series, and the cabler has suggested it will employ the kind of ingenuity associated with MacGyver. The real catch here is that the man who will imitate the famed TV agent's inventive ways happens to be a professional wrestler.
First place on Food: Network gets competitive with new 'Chopped' tournament
Host Ted Allen with the "Chopped: Grill Masters" judges