Wednesday, July 5
5:15 p.m. “On Deadly Ground”
Steven Seagal plays a mystical martial arts expert and environmental activist out to save an Alaskan wilderness from a ruthless oil company. Evidently, he didn’t get the Dick Cheney/Ted Stevens “Oil Drilling Good for Wilderness” memo. (1994) Showtime
6 p.m. “Futureweapons”
A look at how future generations will waste taxpayer dollars proves we didn’t need the Soviet Union to have our very own
Arms race, with ourselves. Discovery Channel.
6 p.m. “I Dream of Murder”
A therapist investigates the murder of a patient to find the killer and someone to fill that $80-an-hour appointment slot. (2006) Lifetime.
7 p.m. “Cherry Falls”
A serial killer targets virgins in a small town, providing the local teen-age boys with the greatest line ever. (2000) SciFi Channel.
7 p.m. “Rock Star: Supernova”
A nationwide talent search is on to find the lead singer for a new group with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and former members of Metallica and Guns N’ Roses. The singers will be evaluated for vocal range, stage presence, cool hair and the ability to procure drugs for the other three guys. CBS.
9 p.m. “Full Body Lift”
A woman has 35 pounds of fat and skin removed. Then she buys a leash and teaches it roll over. Discovery Health Channel.
10:35 p.m. “Late Show with David Letterman”
“Monster Garage” mechanic Jesse James talks about his unexpected celebrity, his passion for cars and how much of your auto repair bill goes for tattoo maintenance. CBS.