Premieres and Notables; Feb 9-15, 2009

Monday, 2/9

Top Gear; BBC America. 7 pm. Season Premiere.

Worst Week (CBS; 8:30 pm). Season Finale.
Or so Entertainment Weekly says...


Tuesday, 2/10

Wingman; Fine Living. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Comic Michael Somerville shows some people the ropes when it comes to love.

On Leverage (TNT; 9 pm CST-- not a bad show, BTW), some former Star Trek series actors (Brent Spiner-- Data, Armin Shimerman-- Quark, and Kitty Swink-- Luaran) play guest roles in an episode directed by Jonathan Frakes-- Riker.


Wednesday, 2/11

Important Things With Dimitri Martin; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
I guess Martin is a comedian, and his show has a different theme each episode. The debut is about "timing".


Thursday, 2/12

Survivor: Tocantins; CBS. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Host Jeff Propst said this season is in the Top Five of the history of the show.
Then again, that's like a musician saying his latest album is the best work he's ever done.
(I mean, seriously, how often does that happen?)

The Millionaire Matchmaker; Bravo. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
And again Bravo brings out the best in entertainment...

Xavier: Renegade Angel; [adult swim]. 11:15. Season Premiere.


Friday, 2/13

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles; FOX. 7 pm CST; midseason return, new night.

Dollhouse; FOX. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
A secret organization custom-makes operatives for each assignment by implanting personalities into them. One of the operatives begins to remember her past lives. It stars Eliza Dushku in a role tailor-made to show off her acting skills. And if that wasn't enough, it's created by Joss Whedon. The show can end up being a grand slam, or a dud, but it's worth recommending just from the talent involved.


Saturday, 2/14

Battle of the Bods; FOX Reality Channel. 9 pm. Season Premiere.

Christopher Titus: Love is Evol; Comedy Central. 9 pm. Special.
I loved Titus' self-titled show, and I've dug his previous stand-up specials, so I'm looking forward to this one.


Sunday, 2/15

Amazing Race 14; CBS. 7 pm. 14th Season Premiere.

Eastbound and Down; HBO. 9:30 pm. Series Premiere.
Danny McBride stars as a washed-up ballplayer who goes back to his hometown to be a phys ed teacher. I've heard good things about this show. It's worth checking out.