Wednesday TV Preview

Give your brain a rest, there’s no new Lost tonight. Instead, work out that gut with a tremendous night of gutbustering shows from the good people at Comedy Central. South Park is back in action, kicking off it’s lucky 13th season by tearing apart the Jona Brothers, Demetri Martin explains ‘safety, Paul Rudd guests on Jon Stewart, and Colbert keeps on trying to get his name written on Node 3 of the International Space station. Your preview after the break.

South Park 10/9c on Comedy Central

Tonight, Kenny gets lets than he bargained for when he takes his new girlfriend to a Jonas Brothers Concert.

Important Things With Demetri Marti 1030/930c on Comedy Central

Tonight, Demetri explores ‘safety.’

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart 11/10c on Comedy Central

Paul Rudd guests.

The Colbert Report 1130/1030c on Comedy Central

Vote for Colbert name to grace node 3 of the International Space Station.

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Jimmy Fallon 1235/1135c NBC

Russel Brand, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht, the Virgins

Jimmy Kimmel 1205/1105c ABC

Jaime Pressly, Kirstin McMillan, the Pretenders

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS 

Tom Brokaw, An Horse

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Tim Daly, Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

Ellen Degeneres, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

—no new Conan until June 1st —

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Tonight, Lost hits it’s midseason stride with a bunch of filthy, dishonest Islanders, while Demetri Martin digs deep into the complex world of the ‘chair.’ Also, Discovery Channel is airing an special on why Flight 1549 had to crash land in the Hudson River. Too bad the internet already told us. Find out what I’m talking about, along with your TV preview, right after the jump.

Lost 9/8c on ABC

Last week, Locke (as Jeremy Bentham) took a fateful mission off the Island. Tonight, Sawyer and other Island surivors perpetuate a lie to protect themselves from mistakes of the past.

Important Things With Demetri Martin 10.30/9.30c on ComedyCentral

Demetri examines the subject of ”Chairs" tonight.

Hudson Plane Crash: What Really Happened 10/9c Discovery Channel

If Might Ducks taught me anything, it’s that you never fly into a flying V.

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

Russell Brand, Gordon Ramsay, Neko Case

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Desmond Tutu

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS 

Dr. Phil, U2

Conan 1235/1135c NBC

Seth Green, Artie Lange, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band

Happy Wednesday To You Good Sir–Screenjunkies.com

Unlike last week’s rather unexciting lineup, tonight’s chock full of TV goodies. Lost continues to unhinge from the boundaries of time, Demetri Martin premieres his new show (haven’t you seen all our ads?!), and crazy Joaquin Phoenix guests on Letterman, where you know he’s going to continue his questionable hi-jinks. What a night! Your preview after the jump.

Lost 9/8c on ABC

Last week, Kate discovered that someone knows the identity of Aaron’s parents and on the Island the dramatic shifts through time paced the remaining survivors in extreme peril. Tonight, Locke takes it upon himself to stop the Island’s increasingly violent shifts through time. Meanwhile Ben, hits a snag in his attempt to reunite the Oceanic 6 and bring them back to the Island.

Important Things With Demetri Martin 10.30/9.30c on ComedyCentral

Demetri’s awesome new conceptual sketch show begins with the exploration of ‘timing’ that includes a time travelling gigolo, and a bit about an ill-tempered actor featuring Amanda Peet.

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS 

Joaquin Phoenix, Unnamed Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model, Anthony Hamilton

Conan 1235/1135c NBC

Jimmy Fallon, Rose Byrne, John Pizzarelli

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Steve Coogan, Connie Britton

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

Amy Adams, Paula Abdul, Dierks Bentley

Happy Viewings To You Good Sir–Screenjunkies.com