Tuesday, Oct. 4
7 p.m. “The Biggest Loser”
The contestants are faced with the temptation of a buffet. The buffet is dangerous territory for dieters and is best approached with caution, strict limits and an electric fence. NBC
7 p.m. “Brilliant but Cancelled: Pilot Season”
Another review of shows that never made it past the pilot episode including “Saddam Is My Butler,” “CSI: Dubuque” and Howard Dean. Trio
8 p.m. “Man, Moment, Machine”
The story of Howard Hughes and the Spruce Goose, an airplane so large that the in-flight movie was shown at a Drive-In. History Channel
9 p.m. “Hopeless Pictures”
This new animated series follows the exploits of an independent film studio chief. It’s like the Simpsons but all the pop culture references are to movies you’ve never seen. Independent Film Channel
9 p.m. “Close to Home”
This is the first legal drama set in the suburbs. You know you’re dealing with serious judicial matters when the courthouse is in a strip mall between a TGI Fridays and Linens and Things. CBS
10:30 p.m. “Welcome to the Dollhouse”
Seventh grade is hard to watch even when it happens to other people. (1995) Sundance Channel
10:35 p.m. “The Tonight Show”
Sinead O’Connor is back and delighted that there are even more uptight demographics to offend now than there were in the ’90s. NBC