Tuesday, May 30
6 p.m. “Why Intelligence Fails”
A three-part series explores the arrogance and deceit that lead to major policy blunders. They’re devoting three hours to this, as opposed to the 24/7 schedule on C-Span. Discovery Times Channel.
6:30 p.m. “Wandering Golfer”
This week’s episode searches out golf in Manhattan where a bank shot off the hot dog cart to the raving psychopath is considered a birdie. Fine Living.
7 p.m. “Last Comic Standing”
A new season launches with a few format changes. This time the first comic to make a joke about airline food will be ejected from the house and must surrender all rubber chickens and to authorities. NBC.
7 p.m. “Last Bride Standing”
Brides-to-be compete for a prize wedding dress. In this case, the rubber chicken is served to the wedding guests. E! Entertainment.
8 p.m. “The Unit”
The team races to recover a Chinese satellite. It’s like a regular satellite but it has a Nike swoosh on the side. CBS.
8 p.m. “Grill Girls”
Women compete in a barbecue contest. It’s much like the men’s barbecue face-off but they don’t argue about the technique for three hours first. Food Network.
10:35 p.m. “Late Show with David Letterman”
Pearl Jam performs hits from the new album: Are We Classic Rock Yet? CBS.