the Mind’s Chew Toy

(FOX, Tuesdays @ 8pm*)
Plot: Dr. Gregory House (Laurie) is devoid of bedside manner and wouldn’t even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a maverick physician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts have afforded him a great deal of respect. An infectious disease specialist, he’s a brilliant diagnostician who loves the challenges of the medical puzzles he must solve in order to save lives.

Plot: When a meteorite lands on Susan’s (Witherspoon) car, Susan is covered with an alien liquid that mutates her into a giant monster. Captured by a secret government agency, she meets a ragtag bunch of mutants captured over the years. But, when an alien attack looms, a frantic call from The President (Colbert) offers these monsters a chance to become heroes. Animated.

Plot: After the death of his wife, life hasn’t held much enjoyment for LAPD cop Tom Ludlow (Reeves), who has escaped the pain by getting more involved in his job. When a fellow cop is killed and the evidence points to him, however, Tom is forced to go against the very same cop culture that has been a part of his life for so long.