Friday, Nov. 4
6 p.m. “The Matrix Reloaded”
Keanu Reeves leads the cast through a convoluted script that is the best evidence yet that computers actually do control the world, creating the universe we see around us. Only a machine could write a screenplay this bad. (2003) TBS
7 p.m. “The Ghost Whisperer”
Melinda helps the spirit of a woman who died during surgery. The hardest part is getting the spirit to come through with the co-pay. CBS
7 p.m. “I Shouldn’t Be Alive”
The harrowing story of a family trapped in their car in a blizzard. Low on provisions and without emergency blankets, the situation grows more dire when they discover the only book on tape they have is a Tom Clancy novel. Discovery Channel
8 p.m. “Beavis and Butt-head Do America”
Two spirited young men embark on a cross-country odyssey in the tradition of Kerouac, John Muir and Charles Kuralt. (1996) MTV
8 p.m. “Hope & Faith”
The sisters sign up for a strip aerobics class. This kind of a thing sounds more erotic than it probably is. Think “plus size.” Think “reinforced pole.” ABC
9 pm. “Life is Ruff”
A teenaged skateboarding slacker adopts a stray dog and learns important life lessons including “Sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses. Then urinate on them.” (2005) Disney Channel
9 p.m. “Series 7”
Contestants on a reality show have to kill each other to win the grand prize. It’s is pretty far-fetched. No network would produce a show like this. This is so obviously a pay-per-view opportunity. (2001) Independent Film Channel