Chuck (8pm, NBC) - Chuck heads to France for his first solo assignment, but he tangles with a menacing passenger on the plane. Brandon Routh and Stone Cold Steve Austin (left) guest star.
House (8pm, Fox) - House tries to make amends to a medical school colleague he wronged.
Life Unexpected (9pm, The CW) - Social workers evaluate the homes of Cate and Baze to see if they'll make suitable guardians for Lux. Also, Cate's bosses pressure her to publicly deny she has a daughter.
Damages (10pm, FX) - In the season 3 premiere, Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) represents people cheated in a Bernie Madoff-type Ponzi scheme, while Ellen works in the DA's office. You'll be hooked in the first five minutes. The season features Lily Tomlin, Martin Short, and Campbell Scott.
Brooke Cain isn't always proud of the number of hours she logs in front of the TV, but her loss of brain cells can be your gain. From reality shows to sitcoms to the more serious stuff, Brooke keeps her DVR smoking so that she can help keep you in the know. Brooke also tweets for Happiness is a Warm TV (you can follow 
