Watch it

“Better Off Ted” (8:30 and 9:30 p.m., ABC). In the first episode, an typo in a memo gets everyone in the office cursing like a sailor. So, it’s kinda like every day in a newsroom. In the second episode, Veronica tries to sabotage Ted’s rival.

“Southland” (10 p.m., TNT). Oh, how NBC must wish they had this series back now. This is the season opener from last spring. TNT will air the seven episodes that aired on NBC, then start up the six “new” episodes that never aired. And since this is cable, TNT will be able to use language and “adult themes” that wouldn’t have flown on NBC. It’s supposed to be a great series. If you missed it last year (like I did), now’s a good chance to catch up.

Record it

“Scrubs” (9 p.m., ABC). I stopped watching, but a friend of mine swears it’s gotten a lot better since J.D. has been written off. Unfortunately, he’s back in tonight’s episode. His cartoonish act doesn’t do it for me anymore, so maybe I’ll tune in next week instead.

“Chopped” (10 p.m., Food Network). Chefs who’ve been chopped from the show before get a chance at redemption. Or twice the humiliation.

Probably stupid, but . . .

“Blue Mountain State” (10 & 10:30 p.m, Spike). A new comedy about a college football team. It’s on Spike, which means it’s probably stupid and terrible. But who knows, it might be good for a dumb laugh or two.

Skip it

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox). Ugh, I really don’t care.