7 P.M.
SEASON PREMIERE
American Hot Rod TLC
TLC’s gearhead night begins with Boyd creating an Elvis Presley (left) tribute car.
* At 8 p.m. on “American Chopper,” Intel Corp. orders a custom chopper.
* At 9 p.m., new series “Hard Shine” follows five trainees vying for a spot at “world famous” hot rod maker Jimmy Shine’s So-Cal Speed Shop.
7 P.M.
Big Brother 8 CBS
The first elimination of the season.
9 P.M.
Soundstage WTTW
Teen girls take note: Dashboard Confessional plays Madison Square Garden.
Live from Abbey Road SUNDANCE
Iron Maiden, Natasha Bedingfield and the Gipsy Kings on the same night. Only in England.
10 P.M.
General Hospital: Night Shift SOAPNET
SoapNet’s first original scripted series is a spin-off of daytime’s “General Hospital.” So, really, it’s not that original.
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