‘iCarly’ spoofs TV programmers

Tonight’s must-see

“iCarly,” 8 p.m., Nickelodeon. In most episodes, “iCarly” is a pleasant comedy, with likable teens and broad humor. For examples, catch the marathon from 4 to 8 p.m.

This new episode adds a bonus – a sly satire of empty-headed TV programmers.

One such dolt has been told that kids like the no-budget show Carly and Sam do on the Internet. He soon hires them and changes everything, even adding a dinosaur and a mugging child star.

This is broad satire, but accurate. CBS turned a quirky British show into the quirklessly bland “Viva Laughlin.”

Besides, the “iCarly” stars (Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy) remain bright and likable. They nudge us through any slow spots.

Tonight’s might-see

“Numb3rs,” 9 and 10 p.m., CBS. Here’s a two-parter, being rerun in one gulp.

A teacher (Kim Dickens), 30, is on the run with her 17-year-old lover. When they get to Los Angeles, things are deadly.

Other choices include

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, 6 p.m.) and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984, 8:30 p.m.), USA Network. Here’s a double feature of great adventure filmmaking by Steven Spielberg, with Harrison Ford starring. The first is a classic. The second (like the fourth one, which is now in theaters) is lots of fun.

“Hollywood Homicide” (2003), 8-10 p.m., Fox. Ford can’t have a classic every time. Here, he plays a jaded cop, selling real estate on the side. Josh Harnett is his idealistic colleague. The result is cookie-cutter, but fairly entertaining.

“Ghost Whisperer,” 8 p.m., CBS. The assistant to a late professor takes credit for all their discoveries. The prof’s ghost is not pleased.

“Can You Duet,” 8 and 9 p.m., CMT. The first hour trims the field to three duos. The second chooses a winner.

“According to Jim,” 9 p.m., ABC. In the first rerun, Jim plans a doll-themed party, then learns that isn’t what Gracie wants. In the second, a tribunal handles disputes between kids – and then grown-ups.