Thursday, Sept, 29
6 p.m. “Night of the Twisters”
We never thought we’d be nostalgic for a good old-fashioned tornado. (1996) ABC Family.
7 p.m. “Training Day”
A crooked cop attempts to induct his rookie partner into the shadowy world of illicit law enforcement in a film that evokes the gritty, multi-layered and nuanced view of police work so thoroughly explored in the “Police Academy” series. (2001) USA Network
7 p.m. “Crash Science”
Forensics experts examine how a slick road and a high-performance Porsche saved James Dean from a long career slide ending with a bit part in “Coccoon III: Bingo Night!” National Geographic Channel
7:30 p.m. “Will & Grace”
In the series premiere, Grace contemplates an affair with married man. Women considering a similar option should first read the first three chapters of “The Dummy’s Guide to Home Wrecking.” NBC
7:30 p.m. “Love Inc.”
This new sitcom takes place in a “dating consultants” firm. These people are supposed to help single men and women better present themselves to potential mates, saving both sexes from hundreds of embarrassing Speedo/back hair incidents. UPN
8 p.m. “Night Stalker”
In the remake of the ’70s show about a Chicago reporter investigating various supernatural scoops, Kolchak has moved to Los Angeles where it’s much harder to tell the boogie men from the local fetishists. ABC
8:30 p.m. “ThinkOVER Your School”
Students at a Brooklyn school get to redesign their lunch room. The cafeteria lady still wears a hairnet, but now it’s beaded. MTV