Tonight's Best TV
A Daily Guide to Notable Shows
Futurama
Futurama has been killed and jump-started more times than Bender's alcoholic robot-heart. It's still running for now — the second half of its seventh (and final) season starts this week — but the quick wit isn't quite there anymore. Here, Professor Farnsworth rebuilds the crew's spaceship and discovers a passion for racing when he's challenged by some speed demons. There are a few good blink-and-you'll-miss-'em punchlines — a sign in the background reads ''Speed kills. Please race slowly.'' — but some references feel old. One scene finds the Professor visiting ''New New Jack City.'' In the 30th century? Sigh. The future ain't what it used to be. B–
Franklin & Bash
Heather Locklear joins the law firm as a tough new boss (sound familiar?) but her debut is overshadowed by guest star Adam Goldberg, who plays a dour magician accused of theft. If only the masturbation jokes were nixed to make room for more of the fun repartee between Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer. B
Hot in Cleveland
Live TV episodes can be thrilling and amazing. In other news, William Shatner gueststars in tonight's live Hot in Cleveland premiere.
The Soup Investigates
Answering questions like, where does The Bachelor get its roses? Yeah, I'm guessing this deal was signed before Joel McHale found out Community was renewed
