Thursday, Aug. 18
6 p.m. “Deadly Dentist”
Investigators review the case of a dentist accused of seven murders. To make it even worse, the only magazines in the waiting room were Ladies’ Home Journal and a dated issue of American Woodworker. Discovery Channel
6 p.m. “Dangerous Encounters”
A look at animals with tremendous jaw strength and bite force including the pit bull, the alligator, the great white shark and Karl Rove. National Geographic Channel
7 p.m. “Super Obese”
Visiting a residential medical facility for patients who are massively overweight. The staff is trained to handle medical complications, respond to emotional needs and drive a forklift. Discovery Health Channel
7:30 p.m. “Will & Grace”
Sharon Stone guest stars as Will’s therapist. It’s sort of like having Madonna as your riding instructor. NBC
8 p.m. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”
The team investigates four deaths in one night. Remember, this is Las Vegas. At this point the smart money opts to double down. CBS
8:30 p.m. “Aliens”
Sigourney Weaver and a platoon of space marines land on a desolate planet where they display an alarming intolerance for the indigenous population. (1986) TBS
10:35 p.m. “Late Show with David Letterman”
Tom Cruise continues his couch-jumping, scientology-preaching talk show tour on his mission to become the eccentric, unemployable actor he was always destined to be. CBS