Tuesday, Sept, 27
7 p.m. “Bones”
When an Ambassador’s son’s corpse is found hanging from tree, Dr. Brennan suspects it was not a boating accident. Fox
7 p.m. “Britney Spear’s Secret Childhood”
Documenting those missing years between the Mickey Mouse Club and her first push-up bra. VH1
7 p.m. “Filthy Rich”
The experienced cowhands ride away, leaving the privileged celebrity offspring to take charge of the cattle drive. It’s amazing how few cows you can fit in the back of a Range Rover. E! Entertainment.
8 p.m. “My Name is Earl”
Earl tries to quit smoking in Plot 368 from the Big Red Book of Hackneyed Sitcom Plots. NBC
8 p.m. “Amazing Race: Family Edition”
This time, the competitors are all families of four setting off on round-the-world adventures providing viewers a chance to learn to say “Are we there yet?” in a dozen different languages. CBS
8 p.m. “Commander in Chief”
In this new political drama, Geena Davis plays a vice president who becomes the first female commander in chief after the sitting president dies. It’s like West Wing but with better hair. ABC
8 p.m. “Sex, Loves and Secets”
A group of very attractive young people live out complicated lives in Southern California. This is fresh, original, ground-breaking TV. They’re not in Orange County. They don’t live Melrose Place and their zip code isn’t 90210! UPN