What to Watch…Monday, June 9, 2008

It’s Monday…Monday…Monday! If you’re not a fan of reality TV then there’s slim pickins’ for you tonight my friend. There’s always reruns, or (dare I say it?) a book! For those of us who enjoy our summer dose of reality TV there are actually a few quality shows to choose from tonight.

American Gladiators | 8pm on NBC
The men’s match features a science teacher and a Columbine survivor. In the ladies’ skirmish, a military vet squares off against a crime reporter. Lou Ferrigno, star of the TV show “The Incredible Hulk” (1978-82), makes an appearance.

The Bachelorette | 8pm on ABC
DeAnna accuses the nine remaining bachelors of refusing to take the competition seriously, but first she invites them to compete in a singing contest. The prize: a one-on-one date that includes a private performance by Natasha Bedingfield.

Nashville Star | 9pm on NBC | Season Premiere
Season 6 kicks up its heels with audition highlights and a performance by Taylor Swift. In addition, the Top 12 finalists are revealed, and later the field is cut to 10. Billy Ray Cyrus hosts. Jewel, John Rich and Jeffrey Steele are the judges.

The Mole | 10pm on ABC
The contestants play soccer against a daunting local team, Bobby rides a wheelbarrow in search of missing pigs, and another player is “executed. [I’m going to be opening a post about THE MOLE tonight a little before 10pm so if you want to watch along with me and feel free to stop by and share your thoughts on the clues and who you think The Mole is…at least this week.]

Late Night TV… 

• The Late Show with David Letterman | 11:35pm on CBS:  Tom Brokaw, Gnarls Barkley
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 11:35pm on NBC: Russell Brand, Bill Engvall, Aimee Mann
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart | 11:00pm on Comedy Central: Sen. Jim Webb
• The Colbert Report | 11:30pm on Comedy Central: Phil Weiss
• Chelsea Lately | 11:30pm on E!: Evan Handler, Josh Wolf, Heather McDonald, Kim Coles
• Jimmy Kimmel Live | 12:05am on ABC: Johnny Knoxville, Sean Stephenson, Death Cab for Cutie (R 5/22/08)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 12:35am on CBS: Betty White, Evan Handler, MGMT
• Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 12:35am on NBC:  Kate Hudson, Robert Smigel, James Hunter
• Last Call with Carson Daly | 1:35am on NBC:  Moby

What will YOU be watching tonight?