Thursday, Aug 11
6 p.m. “Monster House”
A home is remade along the lines of Robin Hood, recalling the benevolent bandit’s ethic of “rob from the rich and give to Home Depot.” Discovery Channel
6 p.m. “Animal Icons”
Tonight, Godzilla is honored as a cinematic legend, a powerful advocate for reptile rights and the force behind some of the largest urban renewal projects in Japanese history. Animal Planet
7 p.m. “Arrested Development Marathon”
Four episodes in a row of the show that everybody loves so much that nobody watches. Fox
7 p.m. “8 Simple Rules”
CJ thinks her mom is dating the principal. Her suspicions were raised when after school detention was moved to the happy hour at the local TGI Fridays. ABC
7 p.m. “40 Hottest Over 40”
Tracking down such attractive middle-aged notables as Michelle Pfeiffer, Brad Pitt and Dorian Gray. VH1
7 p.m. “The Girls Next Door”
The latest reality show follows the lives of playmates in the Playboy mansion where their days are filled with pillow fights, long showers and washing the car over and over again. E! Entertainment