Wednesday, Aug. 24
7 p.m. “The Secret Rulers of the World”
A look inside the Bohemian Grove, a rural Sonoma County retreat where powerful politicians meet for an annual gathering wrapped in secrecy, kind of like a summer camp but they have servants to roast their marshmallows for them and the talent show typically involves some form of assassination. TRIO
7:30 p.m. “Yes, Dear”
Kim, Jimmy and Chris go their high school reunion. Viewers may recognize this as Plot #582 from the Big Red Book of Sitcom Plots. If they could squeeze in a blind date and a trip to Vegas they’d have a trifecta. CBS
8 p.m. “Law & Order”
A writer dies in what appears to be a liposuction accident. This is why viewers should be wary of those Mr. Lipo! home kits sold on the late night infomercials. NBC
8 p.m. “Smallville”
The football coach at Metropolis University wants to recruit Clark. He’d really be at a disadvantage. The needles keep breaking on his skin. WB
9 p.m. CSI: NY”
The discovery of the lower half of a body gives the forensics team few clues to work with. Most people stop writing their names in their underwear shortly after their last stint in summer camp. CBS