Monday kicks off a new week of television. DVRs are going to be working overtime as almost all of your favorite Monday night shows are new.

Monday
Pick of the Night: House FOX 8/7c, "The Social Contract."
A social worker falls ill and a side effect is losing his inhibitions.

Other new episodes worth watching: Chuck NBC 8/7c, The Big Bang Theory CBS 8/7c, How I Met Your Mother CBS 8:30/7:30c, 24 FOX 9/8c, Two And A Half Men CBS 9/8c, Rules Of Engagement CBS 9:30/8:30c, CSI: Miami CBS 9/8c, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Travel 10/9c.

Rerun alert: The Closer TNT 9/8c

Tuesday
Pick of the Night: Law & Order: SVU NBC 10/9c, "Lead."
A pediatrician is accused of molesting his patients.

Other new episodes worth watching: American Idol FOX 8/7c

Rerun alert: Scrubs, NCIS

Wednesday
Pick of the Week: Important Wednesday on Comedy Central, 10/9c
First it's the season premiere of South Park, then an all-new Important Things, where multi-talented comedian Demetri Martin will examine safety.

Other new episodes worth watching: American Idol (results show) FOX 9/8c, Law and Order NBC 10/9c.

Rerun Alert: Lost

Thursday
Pick of the Night: CSI CBS 9/8c, "No Way Out."
Ray and Riley are taken hostage in what is normally considered a good neighborhood.

Other new episodes worth watching: Survivor: Tocantins CBS 8/7c, The Office NBC 9/8c, 30 Rock NBC 9:30/8:30c, Grey's Anatomy ABC 9/8c, The Beast A&E 10/9c.

Rerun alert: My Name Is Earl

Friday
Pick of the night: Dollhouse FOX 9/8c, "True Believer."
Echo infiltrates a dangerous cult.

Saturday
Go out and do something fun.

Sunday
Pick of the Night: NCAA Tourament Selection Show CBS 7/6c.
Find out who your school is playing and get ready for that office pool with the NCAA tournament selection show.

Other new episodes worth watching: Desperate Housewives ABC 9/8c

Story by Kevin Olsta

Starpulse contributing writer