Mon May 7

[ABC/8:00pm] Australian Story
[ABC/8:30pm] Four Corners. By the time most baby boomer survivors hit their mid-80s the number of elderly people will have increased 400 per cent… an increasingly activist minority of elderly Australians are saying they will commit suicide before they are overtaken by frailty, illness or dependence.
[ABC/9:20pm] Media Watch, Monica Attard.
[ABC/9:35pm] Difference Of Opinion. Final. Are our political leaders capable of steering us through these challenging times? Do they have the vision and courage, the ethics and life experience needed?

[Seven/7:30pm] The Rich List.
[Seven/8:30pm] Desperate Housewives. COME PLAY WIZ ME. Lynette and Tom struggle to overcome challenges as Pizzeria Scavo prepares for its grand opening. Gaby can’t seem to get away from her secret admirer. Mike’s new lawyer suggests he pleads guilty, but Susan doesn’t agree with that. The new neighbour on Wisteria Lane reveals a devious plan. Guest starring CODY KASCH and DIXIE CARTER.
[Seven/9:30pm] Brothers and Sisters. SOMETHING IDA THIS WAY COMES. The family throws a party for Nora’s 60th birthday. Surprises – but not the good kind – abound when half the family gets the flu, Nora’s mother shows up and the video tribute doesn’t come out quite right. Guest starring ROB LOWE and MARION ROSS.
[Seven/10:30pm] Boston Legal. NUTS When Denny is put on Homeland Security’s ‘no-fly’ list, he has Alan file a suit against the government. Shirley and Vanessa defend a teacher who is accused of negligence when one of her students dies in class. Denise becomes nervous when Alan begins to suspect she is sleeping with both Brad and Jeffrey, and Claire continues to help Clarence with his self-esteem issues.
[Seven/11:30pm] Scrubs.

[Nine/8:35pm] 1 vs 100
[Nine/9:35pm] Carl Williams: Day of Reckoning.

[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother – Live Nominations
[Ten/8:30pm] Supernatural. “Born Under A Bad Sign”

[SBS/7:30pm] Mythbusters – Firearms Folklore – A bullet gets lodged in a gun cylinder, backwards; two bullets fuse midair; a sniper gets hit in the eye by another sniper while firing; and, as Jamie was accused of using hammers unsafely, other tests are carried out with two hammers colliding, to find out if they set off shrapnel-type sparks which could harm their user. (From the US, in English) (Documentary Series) PG CC
[SBS/8:30pm] South Park – A Million Little Fibbers – Towelie gets over his drug addition and writes a moving book about his experiences. Thanks to Oprah’s support, the book becomes a best seller and his story inspires millions to turn their lives around. However, when he’s caught in a lie by the grand dame of daytime television, Towelie’s old habits start to look mighty appealing. (From the USA, in English) (Animated Comedy Series) M (D,A,S) CC
[SBS/9:00pm] South Park. Miss Teacher Bangs A Boy – Cartman is appointed to the post of School Hallway Monitor at South Park Elementary. In his new role, Cartman takes it personally when an infraction is committed in his jurisdiction. When Kyle discovers that a teacher is having sex with a student, he and Cartman have to team up to put a stop to the inappropriate behaviour. (From the US, in English) MA (A,L,S) CC
[SBS/10:00pm] Wilfred – This Dog’s Life – Sarah breaks-up with Adam. This comes as a surprise. Although Adam is upset, he says he understands and tells her to call him should she change her mind. But he’s philosophical about it – and vows to throw himself into his work. We catch a glimpse of Adam’s life without Wilfred and Sarah. The next day an executor of Sarah’s ex-boyfriend’s estate turns up and informs them that the house has to be auctioned immediately and “you have to move out”. Wilfred calls on Adam’s chivalrous nature and manages to get him to do something about it with unexpected and disastrous results. (Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Comedy Series) MA (L,V) CC
[SBS/10:30pm] Anatomy for Beginners.
[SBS/1:25am Tue] Queer As Folk – Ted tries out his website and Mike gets an offer to lecture at college. Starring Gale Harold and Hal Sparks. (From the US, in English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (L,S, A) CC WS

[Ovation/10:00pm] Shirley Bassey Concert.