Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, on ABC
When 27-year-old Nyla orders crawfish at her favourite restaurant, she's surprised to learn she's been selected to work with trainer Chris Powell. But as he tries to motivate her, Nyla defies his recommendations.
Castle, on ABC
Castle and Beckett search for a serial killer who appears to draw inspiration from fairy tales. One victim is found dressed as Red Riding Hood with claw marks on her body, and another as a poisoned Snow White.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
Erin re-opens an 18-year-old case, in which Frank happened to be the arresting officer. Also, Danny and Jackie investigate the senseless murders of three teenagers who were killed in a park.
Q: Mark Ruffalo seems to be starring in a lot lately -- when did he become so popular?
"The Avengers" (2012) star Mark Ruffalo struggled for a while to break into the screen business, doing bit film roles and even the occasional TV guest spot before finding fame in a critically beloved 2000 film.
Ruffalo starred in the breakout indie hit "You Can Count on Me" as a wandering, ne'er-do-well younger brother to Laura Linney's responsible single mom.
Saving Hope, on NBC
Alex and Dawn clash over who should legally make decisions for Charlie while his life hangs in the balance. However, they must put their differences aside when they work on a heart transplant surgery together.
Necessary Roughness, on USA
An issue from TK's past comes back to haunt him, and a spelling whiz seeks Dani's help for a case of the stutters.
Q: I haven't seen Dennis Franz since "NYPD Blue" went off the air in 2005. What's he been doing?
Enjoying the fruits of retirement.
Vietnam veteran, character actor and multi-Emmy winner Dennis Franz has been taking it easy since his signature character, Det. Andy Sipowicz, signed off in the series finale of "NYPD Blue," on March 1, 2005.
But that's not to say he's been bored.
"I certainly have my hands full with grandkids, golf and cleaning my garage," he told "Entertainment Weekly."
Going for gold: Summer Olympics kick off with a lavish opening ceremony
Mandeville is one of the mascots for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
Olympic gold -- it's the benchmark for so many athletes from all kinds of sports, and it is even more precious because it isn't up for grabs every year.
History Detectives, on PBS
Tukufu Zuberi investigates the history of an old album distributed by K.K.K. Records, while Wes Cowan is busy researching a set of Civil War-era pistols.
Q: How are the alligator hunters on the show "Swamp People" compensated by History Channel?
Technically, they aren't. History Channel pays the show's producer, Original Media, which then pays the hunters, who are represented in negotiations by their artistic management company, Base Camp Management. It's a small point, but it's a hint at how not-straightforward the question of reality-TV compensation is.