TV-Reviewed

Welcome to TV-Reviewed’s Boob Tube Alert, our feature which highlights the evening’s television shows. With our lives becoming all the more busy and the number of television channels ever increasing, it can be difficult to find something good on the old boob tube (television). So let us help you find something worth your time. We include new episodes, repeats, movies, and sports. Everything is organized by timeslot.

SUNDAY, JULY 06, 2008

60 Minutes — 7:00pm ET/PT on CBS. Anderson Cooper reports on the endangered mountain gorillas; Steve Kroft interviews Douglas Feith, the former undersecretary of defense for policy; Morley Safer reports on the U.S. Mint’s dilemna of whether or not to continue to produce pennies and nickels.

Olympic Swimming and Track Trials — 7:00pm ET/PT on NBC.

Million Dollar Password: “Monique Coleman/Damien Fahey” — 8:00pm ET/PT on CBS. Monique Coleman (High School Musical) and Damien Fahey (MTV’s TRL) are the celebrity contestants set to play this week.

MLB Baseball — 8:00pm ET/PT on ESPN.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: “Gilyeat Family” — 8:00pm ET/PT on ABC. Repeat — Daniel Gilyeat is a decorated U.S. marine and a loving father to his children, having served not one but two tours in Iraq. During the second tour he volunteered for, he was out on a mission when a bomb hit his truck. He suffered major injuries and lost his left leg above the knee. In addition, his marriage ended and he suddenly became a single father. As with many soldiers, deployment had put a huge stress on his marriage. But despite these setbacks and personal battles, 25 days after losing his leg, Daniel was up and walking with a prosthetic leg, and inspiring other wounded soldiers by visiting them in the hospital and speaking with their families. He tries to create a normal environment for his children and to take proper care of them, but household chores are difficult because the house is not handicapped accessible; it’s nearly impossible for him to get around, as all the floors are uneven and the doors are very narrow — he often has to rely on a wheelchair. What’s more, the laundry is in the basement. Daniel’s trying to rebuild his life, and one of the things he desperately needs is a safe home where he can raise his kids. Now it’s up to Ty and the gang to give this American hero a place to do just that. While Ty and the designers, local builder Kevin Green Homes and hundreds of volunteers and workers are rebuilding their home, the Gilyeat family will go on vacation to the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles. And they’re also in for a special treat when they’re whisked off to San Diego for a concert and surprise meeting with Hannah Montana’s Miley Cyrus.

The Simpsons: “Apocalypse Cow” — 8:00pm ET/PT on Fox. Repeat — When Bart joins the 4-H Club, he unexpectedly falls in love with a cow named Lou. But when Bart finds out that Lou has been sold to a slaughterhouse, he becomes determined to save him. Bart and Lisa free Lou from the slaughterhouse, and Bart gives the cow to Mary, a fellow 4-H Club member. However, Mary’s father mistakenly believes Bart is giving them the cow as a dowry for Mary’s hand in marriage. When Homer and Marge hear of Bart’s engagement, they devise a plan to save Lou and free Bart from his marriage.

Old School — 8:00pm ET/PT on TBS. After growing disillusioned with married life, three men create an off-campus fraternity for their friends where anything goes, but when they run afoul of a vengeful dean, they are forced to prove themselves physically and academically. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Piven, and Ellen Pompeo.

Joe Dirt — 8:00pm ET/PT on SpikeTV. A lonesome loser searches the country for the parents who abandoned him in his youth. En route, he wins over a smug deejay with his tale of woe. David Spade, Brittany Daniel, Dennis Miller, Adam Beach, and Christopher Walken.

The Fifth Element — 8:00pm ET/PT on TNT. A 23rd century Brooklyn cab driver finds himself involved with a woman who might be responsible for saving the world from destruction. Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich, and Chris Tucker.

King of the Hill: “Life: A Loser’s Manual” — 8:30pm ET/PT on Fox. Repeat — Luanne’s long lost father and Peggy’s brother Hoyt (guest voice Johnny Knoxville) returns to Arlen as a free man after being incarcerated for years. He turns to his daughter and sister for guidance and a little bit of dough. When Peggy denies him, he takes matters into his own hands and robs a store for cash. Meanwhile, Luanne’s husband Lucky (guest voice Tom Petty) turns to Hank for some insight on how to become a better man for his child on the way and realizes that maybe taking the blame for Hoyt’s crime would be a great way to step it up.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire — 8:30pm ET/PT on ABC Family. Lord Voldemort concocts a diabolical plan to trap Harry at the Triwizard Tournament in the dark and enchanting fourth installment of the series. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Eric Sykes, and Timothy Spall.

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity — 8:30pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham performs with familiar favorites Peanut, Walter and Jose Jalapeño, as well as new friends Achmed the Dead Terrorist and Melvin the Superhero.

I, Robot — 8:30pm ET/PT on FX. In the year 2035, a techno-phobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, James Cromwell, and Chi McBride.

Iron Chef America: “Morimoto vs. Cimarusti” — 9:00pm ET/PT on Food Network.

Ice Road Truckers: “Lost on the Ice” — 9:00pm ET/PT on History Channel. After the storm clears, most of the truckers are ready to roll–all except Rick, who is on the verge of quitting and looks to Hugh for advice. For a second time, Jerry attempts the MGM camp move, including the transport of an expensive 50-ton derrick. He’s assigned two of his best truckers to the task, which includes a risky practice called “Two Trucking,” where the cargo is simultaneously loaded onto two trucks–one to provide the main power, and the other to keep the derrick from fishtailing around curves in the road. This awkward and massive load could tax the ice to its breaking point. At the same time, Alex embarks on a run to Aput, an unfamiliar location. When he misses his turn off, he is lost, confused, and out of communication in a place where one wrong turn can find him on fragile ice.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent: “Kissinger” — 9:00pm ET/PT on USA Network. Three people are shot and killed at close range, but their two-year-olds are unharmed, and they knew their killer, who was obsessed with entry into an exclusive pre-school.

Dateline — 9:00pm ET/PT on NBC.

Cold Case: “That Woman” — 9:00pm ET/PT on CBS. Repeat — After one of her tank tops is discovered in the wheel well of an abandoned van, the team re-opens the 1998 case of a reportedly promiscuous 15-year-old girl who was fatally beaten and found partially clothed.

Family Guy: “Back to the Woods” — 9:00pm ET/PT on Fox. Repeat — James Woods returns to Quahog to seek revenge against Peter after being locked in a crate. First, James steals Peter’s identity and moves in as head of the Griffin household. Then, Peter goes out and ruins James career and image.

American Dad: “Magnificent Steven” — 9:30pm ET/PT on Fox. Repeat — When Stan is prosecuted for sending contaminated cattle to the slaughterhouse, he recounts his story of how the ordeal started out as a quest to make a man out of Steve. Meanwhile, Roger starts a cat-fight between Francine and Hayley after he unintentionally gives one a little more attention.

Old School — 9:45pm ET/PT on TBS. After growing disillusioned with married life, three men create an off-campus fraternity for their friends where anything goes, but when they run afoul of a vengeful dean, they are forced to prove themselves physically and academically. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Piven, and Ellen Pompeo.

In Plain Sight: “High Priced Spread” — 10:00pm ET/PT on USA Network. Mary learns that her very first witness, now an NCAA basketball star, has a gambling problem that threatens to destroy the new life he and his brother have spent 5 years building.

The Factory: “The Lemon” — 10:00pm ET/PT on SpikeTV.

Desperate Housewives: “Art Isn’t Easy” — 10:00pm ET/PT on ABC. Repeat — Bob & Lee’s contemporary water sculpture in their front yard prompts the Wisteria Lane neighborhood association into action, Edie finds out about the affair that Carlos is having with Gaby, and John Rowland, the Solis’ former gardener, wants to rekindle his romance with Gaby.

Numb3rs: “End of Watch” — 10:00pm ET/PT on CBS. Repeat — The police investigating the case believe that a former gang member-turned- activist was responsible for the police officer’s death because he was seeking revenge for the murder of his brother. However, Charlie analyzes the data on the case and discovers the location of where the victim was killed, leading the FBI to a tangled web of suspects, informants and dirty cops. Meanwhile, Don and Liz take their relationship to the next level.

Dane Cook: Vicious Circle — 10:00pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. The comic comes home to Boston for an in-the-round performance that includes riffs on lying, crying, criminal behavior, relationships, movies and one-night stands. Taped at the TD Banknorth Garden in April 2006.

The Fifth Element — 10:10pm ET/PT on TNT. A 23rd century Brooklyn cab driver finds himself involved with a woman who might be responsible for saving the world from destruction. Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich, and Chris Tucker.