Critic's corner
Another week
American Idol
8 p.m., Channel 25Strange thing about "Idol": The game changes a lot as it progresses. I started out liking David Archuleta a lot. He’s just such a soulful little bobblehead. But now he seems kind of mechanical and play-adult, like one of those beauty-pageant kids. The fact that his father looks like Danny Bonaduce doesn't help. Now that David Cook has revealed his forehead, he's the one to beat.
The Real Housewives of New York City
10 p.m., BravoRamona throws a tantrum. Catch it.
Explorer
10 p.m., National GeographicA look at the hammerhead shark. Sounds like Harvey Weinstein.
Beauty and the Geek
8 p.m., Channel 56The men get makeovers. Much wax will be used, I'm sure.
OUT OF CLOSET
Secret Talents of the Stars
10 p.m., Channel 4Oh boy. Since we've enjoyed watching Marlee Matlin and Penn Jillette dance, I guess we asked for this one. In this seven-week competition, a few stars will reveal their hidden skills. Country singer Clint Black will do standup, actor George Takei will sing country songs, and Marla Maples will perform a gymnastics routine.
Secret Lives of Women
10 p.m., WEThe gals who walk the guy wires.
Hell's Kitchen
9 p.m., Channel 25Slicing halibut, just for the . . ..
ON DEMAND
A Fish Called Wanda
1/2 A Monty Pythonized heist caper that's really about Brit-Yank love-hate. Frequently hilarious, with great over-the-top performances by Kevin Kline as a G. Gordon Liddy clone, Jamie Lee Curtis as a devious femme fatale, John Cleese as an uptight barrister, and Michael Palin as an animal-loving thief who gets french fries stuffed up his nose. (R; runs through April 24)
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