Critic's corner

11 a.m., USA
To pave the way for the seventh season premiere of ‘‘Monk’’ next Friday night, USA is deploying a 12-hour marathon of episodes. When the series returns, by the way, Mr. Monk will have a new therapist, played by Hector Elizondo. Stanley Kamel, who played Dr. Kroger, died in April.

9 p.m., E!
Heath.

8 p.m., Channel 5
A yoga instructor shakes her buddhy.

10 p.m., CMT
Are there rats in the videos, too?

8-10:30 p.m., HBO Signature
The first season of the therapy series - which was recently renewed - is getting a full re-airing on Friday nights for the next few months. Each week, HBO Signature will air five back-to-back half-hours, beginning with the first five episodes tonight. Give it a try. You might be surprised at the intensity of the drama, even while it all takes place during therapy sessions. Also, as the shrink, Gabriel Byrne is extraordinarily subtle in his responses.

10 p.m., TLC
I'm thinking male viewers will vote for the latter.

10 p.m., WE
Where there's Wills, there's a way.

**1/2 Comcast, Free Movies
Dennis Hopper, as director, serves up a lush, lurid neo-noir baked deep in the heart of Texas. Aiming for something between "Double Indemnity" and "Blood Simple," he winds up with a cross between "Body Heat" and "Blood Simple." It's too long, too overdone, too hipped on atmosphere, but Hopper's exuberance keeps it from being boring. (R; runs through July 24)