Critic's corner

Little Walt may be magical, and we're not talking Disney. "Lost" continues to fascinate, at 8 p.m. on Channel 5.

A flu vaccine causes several deaths on "Law & Order," at 10 p.m. on Channel 7. Sounds like a case for the irony police.

FYI, the spinoff "Antiques Roadshow FYI" premieres tonight at 8 on Channel 2.

If you figure out "Carnivale," send me a blurb. HBO's beautiful puzzle is at 9 p.m.

Now that Derevko is dead, BringBackLena.com is down. "Alias," however, continues to thrive, at 9 p.m. on Channel 5.

On "Distraction," contestants answer questions while doing tasks such as sticking clothespins on their faces. That should soften them up, tonight at 10:30 on Comedy Central.

MATTHEW GILBERT

"The Early Show" at 7 a.m. on Channels 4 and 12. Actor John Travolta; the latest team eliminated from "The Amazing Race 6." In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Good Morning America" at 7 a.m. on Channels 5, 6, and 9. Actor Harold Perrineau ("Lost"); author Robert O'Harrow Jr. ("No Place to Hide"); Food Network chef Rachael Ray. (Closed-captioned)

"Today" at 7 a.m. on Channels 7 and 10; 10 a.m. on Channel 7. Donald Trump discusses "The Apprentice"; portable heaters; author Malcolm Gladwell ("Blink"); national survey of young teenagers' sexual attitudes and behaviors. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"News" at 7 a.m. on WPIX. Actor Josh Stewart; actress Hayden Panettiere. (Closed-captioned)

"Life Today" at 8:30 a.m. on Channel 68. With James Robison. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"The Larry Elder Show" at 9 a.m. on Channel 4; 1:35 a.m. on Channel 6. Larry talks to guests about simultaneous relationships with their wives and their exes. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"The Jane Pauley Show" at 9 a.m. on Channels 5 and 9; 11 a.m. on Channel 10. Cartoonist Cathy Guisewite talks about getting married for the first time at age 47. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Live With Regis and Kelly" at 9 a.m. on Channel 7; 10 a.m. on Channel 10. Guest cohost Jeff Probst; entrepreneur Donald Trump; actor Ice Cube ("Are We There Yet?"); Richard Marx performs; Pontiac Extreme Van-a-Day Giveaway. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Jerry Springer" at 9 a.m. on Channel 56 and WPIX. Secrets confessed.

"The Tony Danza Show" at 10 a.m. on Channel 6; 1:05 a.m. on Channel 5. TV personality Joy Behar ("The View"); fitness guru Richard Simmons; numerologist and author Glynis McCants ("Glynis Has Your Number").

"Montel Williams" at 10 a.m. on Channel 12; 3 p.m. on Channel 25. Guests say they were convinced as children to make accusations of sexual abuse. (Closed-captioned)

"Maury" at 10 a.m. on Channel 56 and WPIX. Women suspect their mates are cheating. (Closed-captioned)

"The View" at 11 a.m. on Channels 5, 6, and 9. Actress Carmen Electra; TV personalities Bill Rancic and Kelly Perdew ("Apprentice"); actors Rebecca Budig and Cameron Mathison. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" at 11 a.m. on Channel 7; 3 p.m. on Channel 10; 4 p.m. on Channel 50. Actress Susan Sarandon ("The Exonerated"); actor Enrique Murciano ("Without a Trace"); Wyclef Jean performs with the African Children's Choir. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Jerry Springer" at 11 a.m. on Channel 56 and WPIX. A woman suspects her boyfriend is cheating with her neighbor; a woman fears her boyfriend is cheating with her baby sitter; lesbian love triangle. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Good Day Live" at noon on Channel 25. Actress Kathie Lee Gifford talks about her new musical "Under the Bridge"; actor Ice Cube; newest JibJab cartoon. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Pat Croce: Moving In" at noon on Channel 38; 2:30 p.m. on Channel 50. A woman wants to enhance the intimacy in her marriage. (Closed-captioned)

"Charlie Rose" at noon on Channel 44. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Maury" at noon on Channel 56 and WPIX. Updates on memorable guests. (Closed-captioned)

"Pat Croce: Moving In" at 12:30 p.m. on Channel 38; 12:30 a.m. on Channel 50. A man is fed up with his girlfriend's controlling and overbearing personality. (Closed-captioned)

"Life & Style" at 3 p.m. on Channel 38. Singer LeAnn Rimes; makeup artist Bobbi Brown; diets; author David Zinczenko ("The Abs Diet") shares secrets to getting thinner without starving. (Closed-captioned)

"Oprah Winfrey" at 4 p.m. on Channels 5, 9, and 10. Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.); reality television producer Mark Burnett. (Closed-captioned)

"Dr. Phil" at 5 p.m. on Channels 4 and 6; 10 p.m. on Channel 38. A woman calls off five weddings; a man will not commit to a wedding date; a man cancels two previous engagements; a man calls off his wedding one month beforehand.

"Tavis Smiley" at 6 p.m. on Channel 44. Actor Laurence Fishburne. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"New England Business Day" at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. on NECN.

"Greater Boston" at 7 p.m. and midnight on Channel 2. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"The Insider" at 7 p.m. on Channel 4; 7:30 p.m. on Channel 6. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Chronicle" at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 5. A look at the real estate market. (Closed-captioned)

"NewsNight With Chet Curtis and Jim Braude" at 8 p.m. on NECN.

"Sports Wrap" at 10:45 p.m. on Channel 64.

"Charlie Rose" at 11 p.m. on Channel 2. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Late Show With David Letterman" at 11:35 p.m. on Channels 4 and 12. Actor John Leguizamo; actress Regina King; actor Steven Van Zandt; And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead performs. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" at 11:35 p.m. on Channels 7 and 10. Actor Matt LeBlanc; world champion grape eater. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" at 12:05 a.m. on Channels 5, 6, and 9. Entertainer Wayne Newton; actress Drea de Matteo. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Tavis Smiley" at 12:30 a.m. on Channel 2. Journalist Linda Ellerbee; country singer Phil Vassar. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson" at 12:35 a.m. on Channels 4 and 12. Actress Minnie Driver; TV personality Candace Bushnell ("Wickedly Perfect"). In stereo. (Closed-captioned)

"Late Night With Conan O'Brien" at 12:35 a.m. on Channels 7 and 10. Actor Ice Cube; Ray LaMontagne performs. In stereo. (Closed-captioned)