Mercy (8pm, NBC) - Veronica copes with her post traumatic stress disorder by working extra shifts and getting it on with Sands. Also, Chloe tags along on a VIP house call with Dr. Briggs (James Van Der Beek).
Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - No good can come of this: via Facebook, Phil invites an old girlfriend (Judy Greer) to stop by the house for a visit, and Jay (left, with Manny) invents an alibi after he accidentally kills Manny's pet turtle.
American Idol (9pm, Fox) - The boys sing and it's only one hour long.
Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - The team profiles a truck driver who abducts women. Gabrielle Carteris guest stars.
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 
