Critic's corner

By Matthew Gilbert, Globe Staff  |  June 27, 2008

8 p.m., Channel 5
There just aren't enough dance contests on TV these days, don't you think? It’s really a crime. So ABC has come to our rescue with another hoof-a-thon. In this new reality series, six dancers will compete each week for $100,000.

9 p.m., CMT
Rednecks with money.

9 p.m., Animal Planet
Rocket Dog with pups.

8 p.m., Hallmark Channel
Regis with humanitarians.

8 p.m., Bravo
Bravo, the honorary gay network, is airing this celebration of fair media portrayals of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals. This year, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation pays tribute to Janet Jackson, Rufus Wainwright, Herb Ritts, "Brothers & Sisters," "Ugly Betty," and Bravo's own "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List." Among the guests: Sally Field, T.R. Knight, Rachel Griffiths, Sarah Silverman, and Jimmy Kimmel.

9 p.m., FX
SJP with SAD.

8 p.m., E!
Paris with microphone.

Comcast, Encore
Except for the unnecessary voice-over narration, writer-director Oliver Stone's explosive account of the unimaginable horror during the Vietnam war captures the dog soldier's misery better than any other film. (R; runs through July 10)