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You like:"Martha Stewart," for a slice of life more carefully constructed and perfectly precious than your own. We get it: Presentation counts. Her beautiful designs are admirable. Her tips are useful. The whole package is reliable, traditional, nice. The problem: There's a generational disconnect for anyone who has learned to cook since Martha went to prison. Flip over to:"Ace of Cakes," on the Food Network, for an up-and-coming group doing the hustling, with a younger and more artful version of designer baking. The kids at the Charm City Cakes Bakery in Baltimore are a most inventive group, long on personality. They strive for general "awesomeness." Chef Duff Goldman is the fun-loving but exacting boss, making this less a reality show than a lesson in artistry. Now airing in repeats; Season 8 is due Jan. 14.

BORED TO DEATH: Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Schwartzman. photo: HBO

You like:"The Biggest Loser," left, a tug at the heartstrings with workout advice. We get it: It's appealing for viewers of any weight, a dose of aspirational programming that makes us feel good. The problem: It lacks an intellectual challenge and can feel voyeuristic. Flip over to: "The Amazing Race," right, which has more scenic beauty, better travelogues and a healthier body-fat index. On tonight's installment, the remaining teams hoof it from Estonia. Season 15 has its finale Dec. 6, when the contenders complete the final leg of the race, from the Czech Republic to Las Vegas.

You like:"Law & Order," left, but are burned out on the repetition? Or perhaps you like "NCIS" but haven't clicked with "NCIS: Los Angeles" and, so, have an hour open for a better cop show? We get it: Adrenaline, a puzzle, some tough talk and maybe a chase. A switcheroo, more tough talk, then, case closed. The problem: There has to be more than cracking the case. How about personal chemistry? Flip over to: "Bones," right, a Fox cop mystery hidden inside a romantic sparring match with smart characters and less macho posturing. Emily Deschanel is understated but strong as the forensic anthropologist, Dr. "Bones" Brennan. David Boreanaz is winning as the cocky FBI agent Seeley Booth.

You like:"Grey's Anatomy," left We get it: All those pretty people, the romantic suspense, even the medical melodrama. And gushing blood. The problem: You know the stories can be insipid, manipulative and amount to really bad soap opera. "Clear!" Flip over to:"House," right, a medical drama with better acting, less silliness and more thoughtful medical intrigue. Antisocial behavior is the norm from the likable central character, and the tangle of relationships is about more than he loves her, he loves her not.