“Election Night” Tuesday, all major networks It feels like the current presidential election has been going on for as long as I can remember. And for good reason: The economy is in the toilet; we continue to be in two unending, expensive conflicts; the world kind of hates our guts; and we’re facing looming energy […]

“30 Rock” Thursday 9:30pm, NBC The Emmy winner for Best Comedy two years running finally starts Season 3. When last we saw sketch-show writer Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), a Mexican cheese puff-induced pregnancy scare left her longing for a baby, and she started thinking about adoption. Meanwhile, network boss Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) abandoned the […]

“Stylista” Wednesday 9pm, CW Remember how much you loved The Devil Wears Prada? The producers of “Top Model” and “Project Runway” hope you do, since they’ve basically copied it whole cloth for this new reality competition where aspiring fashionistas compete to win a job at Elle Magazine. The Meryl Streep to their Anne Hathaways is […]

“Project Runway” Wednesday 9pm, Bravo Thank Jeebus, it’s the finale. What a terrible, awful season this turned out to be. Before it even aired I was concerned at the quick turnaround after Season 4, and I was right to be. It’s clear that S5 was cast with rejects from the past seasons, and the lame […]

“CSI” Thursday 9pm, CBS When it launched eight years ago, who’d have thought that “CSI” would become one of the biggest juggernauts in 21st century TV? But a juggernaut it is, spawning two successful spin-offs and standing largely responsible for CBS’ practically all-cop-shows-all-the-time line-up. Season 9 starts tonight, and change is in the air. In […]

“90210” Tuesday 8pm, CW We’re now a month into the new “90210,” and I remain conflicted about the show. On the one hand, I enjoy all of the adult characters, from OG West Bev kids Brenda and Kelly to the new versions of the Walsh parents, including Jessica Walters’ feisty grandma. (No, I don’t care […]

“The Mentalist” Tuesday 9pm, CBS Simon Baker is drop-dead gorgeous, and he’s got a sexy accent. But for whatever reason, he can’t quite make the A-list thing happen. He starred in the short-lived lawyer drama “The Guardian,” had a supporting role in Ray Liotta’s megaflop caper show “Smith,” and now he’s giving TV another try […]

“Whatever, Martha”Tuesday 9pm, Fine Living Martha Stewart gets more than her fair share of crap. She’s derided for being an imperious bitch and, yeah, there was that whole insider-trading thing. But she’s done her time, and frankly, I like her sheets and towels. She’s a savvy businesswoman, and the best way to get back at […]

“America’s Next Top Model”Wednesday 8pm, CW The dawn of Cycle 11 brings several exciting developments. For the first time in years, Auntie Tyra has blessed us with a two-hour premiere, meaning we actually get to see the girls in action (and one of them get the boot) rather than form totally insensitive judgments based on, […]

“Democratic National Convention Coverage”Tuesday 10pm, ABC, CBS, NBC Whether or not presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama taps governor Tim Kaine for his running mate, Tuesday night will be a big one for Virginia. Former Governor Mark Warner will have his national coming out party as he presents the keynote address on the topic “Renewing […]