Maureen Ryan’s Best Bet
‘Greek’
8 p.m., Family Channel
Season 2 of the successful and mildly enjoyable look at college life premieres. Starring Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar, Scott Michael Foster and Amber Stevens.
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‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’
7 p.m., Family Channel
George spends time with Amy and Ashley; Tom orders pizza and a stripper; Lauren is caught kissing Ricky.
‘Gavin and Stacey’
7:40 p.m., BBC America
In the series premiere, Gavin and Stacey finally plan to meet in London after months of phone conversations.
‘Wanna Bet?’
8 p.m., WLS-Ch. 7
A man shoots baskets from behind his head; a teen recalls the names of audience members after a single meeting; a man skis over raw eggs without breaking any.
‘World’s Funniest Commercials 2008’
8 p.m., TBS
These are the commercials that don’t make you reach for the mute button. This new hourlong special, hosted by Kevin Nealon, showcases laugh-out-loud television ads from around the world. Even if you don’t understand the language, there’s plenty to chuckle at.
‘Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel’
9 p.m., HBO
Betting on professional tennis leads to a scandal; Donald Trump plans to build a luxury golf resort in a small Scottish village; increasing ticket prices for professional sports events; professional baseball player Josh Hamilton.
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FRESH EPISODES
“Big Brother” 8 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
The veto meeting and competition are held.
“Untamed and Uncut” 8 p.m., Animal Planet
A black bull charges a poker contest; a group of men comes to the aid of an injured baby rhinoceros.
Democratic National Convention 9 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2, WMAQ-Ch. 5, WLS-Ch. 7
Coverage from Denver.
“Smash Lab” 9 p.m., Discovery Channel
Chuck and Nat use technology to create an unsinkable car.
“Rescue Me” 9 p.m., FX
The guys light up after a job well done.
“How To Look Good Naked” 9 p.m., Lifetime
Jennifer Morgan Ford longs to recapture the fun life she use to have with her husband.
