Critic's corner
Lie to Me 8 p.m., Channel 25
Jennifer Beals jumps from "The L Word" to a recurring role on "Lie to Me" tonight. Maybe she can help this show grow into something less formulaic and showy? She'll play Tim Roth's ex-wife, and the mother of his daughter, Emily. By the way, Showtime recently turned down the pilot for the proposed "L Word" spin-off. The girls won't be back in town.
Lost 9 p.m., Channel 5
The 100th episode is a Daniel Faraday episode, which probably means we'll get more clarity about time, space, and the "Lost" rules of time travel. Or not. By the way, the casting department has had a little AMC thing going on lately. In the last new episode, Dean Norris - Hank the DEA agent from "Breaking Bad" - popped up as Miles's client who wanted to speak to his dead son. And Patrick Fischler - Jimmy Barrett from "Mad Men" - plays now-tied-up Dharma dude Phil.
Night 10 p.m., Animal Planet
A pod of hippos.
The Cougar 10 p.m., TV Land
A litter of cubs.
America's Next Top Model 8 p.m., Channel 56
A muster of peacocks.
Real Housewives of New York City 8 and 9 p.m., Bravo
A wake of vultures.
American Idol 9 p.m., Channel 25
A murder of crows. 