Wed. Oct. 26
7 p.m. “Mythbusters”
The team considers stories of a steam-powered rocket developed by the Confederate forces in the Civil War and how history might have been affected if Boss Hogg had access to such technology. Discovery Channel
8 p.m. “Apprentice: Martha Stewart”
The contestants help out a charity event featuring celebrities and their dogs, animals that likely lead more comfortable lives than anybody the charity seeks to help. When you can support a family of four on your dog’s massage tab, it’s time for a reality check. NBC
8 p.m. “Veronica Mars”
While investigating a case, Veronica appears on a psychic’s community access cable show. Community access is considered the farm team for the elite Psychic Friends Network. UPN
9 p.m. “Violence in Games: a Special Report”
Examining the issue of violence in video games, and why your child may not understand that ripping the still beating heart from his classmate’s chest may not be an appropriate form of conflict resolution. G4 TV
8 p.m. “An American Werewolf in London”
While vacationing in England, a young man is bitten by a werewolf and finds himself behaving like a beast and terrorizing the locals. How this is different from the average young American vacationing in Europe remains unclear. (1981) American Movie Classics
11 p.m “Over There”
The fictional series about soldiers fighting in Iraq reaches the season finale. The season finale or the actual conflict keeps getting pushed back. FX