Coming across the occasional blind spot is inevitable in the world of popular culture. You may know everything there is to know about "Lost" but when it comes to talking about Twilight,

TV has often succeeded with shows that focus on the fish out of water. Whether it's an awkward youth in high school or a maverick attorney/police officer, nothing provides the character depth that new circumstances and surroundings can provide.

Scary movies serve their purpose, don’t they? Jason Voorhees has been terrifying people for decades now and so have Freddy Krueger and a vast multitude of other larger-than-life monsters. But many are a little more freaked out by the little guys. You know, the things that could crawl into your bed or hide in your hampers. The ankle biters on this list could get you when you least suspect it.

Expressive, talented and (relatively) well-behaved animals have held an important place in American television since its inception. Most of the time, these animals make guest or recurring appearances, although there have been a few shows that focused on a non-human main character.

After a pilot featuring a drug company whose vaccinations caused Autism (an episode that collected quite a few complaints), what issue did the writers of "Eli Stone" tackle this week? Illegal immigration, of course! Creator Greg Berlanti sure does love controversy.

TV fans have a bunch of new DVD releases to choose from this week. Before the fall 2006 season begins, catch up on Lost season two or Supernatural season one. Or kick it old school and check out Fraggle Rock season two, season four of Alf and The Bob Newhart Show, Silk Stalkings season five, or season six of Oz and The Flintstones.

The third season of Alf is now on DVD. Known on his home planet Melmac as Gordon Shumway, ALF crash-landed in the earthbound garage of the Tanner family: dad Willie, a social worker, mom Kate, and children Lynn and Brian. ALF moves in with the family and has a bad habit of breaking things, poking his huge nose into other people's business, and doing his best to make a meal of the family's pet cat. Also out this week: Numb3rs season one, Queer as Folk season five, and Dukes of Hazzard season six.