The week kicks off with new episodes for most of your favorite Monday night shows and wraps up with a Sunday that will include NBA and NHL playoffs and the Miss USA pageant.

Monday
Pick of the Night: House FOX 8/7c, "Saviors."
House takes on the case of an environmental activist after he collapses at a rally. The team continues to cope with the sudden loss of Kutner.

Other new episodes worth watching: Chuck NBC 8/7c, How I Met Your Mother CBS 8:30/7:30c, The Big Bang Theory CBS 8/7c, 24 FOX 9/8c, Two And A Half Men CBS 9/8c, Rules Of Engagement CBS 9:30/8:30c, CSI: Miami CBS 10/9c.

Rerun alert: Closer

Tuesday
Pick of the Night: American Idol FOX 8/7c
The top 7 compete.

Rerun alert: NCIS, Law & Order: SVU

Wednesday
Pick of the Week: Scrubs ABC 8/7c, "My Soul on Fire."
The Janitor ties the knot.

Other new episodes worth watching: American Idol (Results show) FOX 9/8c, Lost ABC 9/8c, South Park Comedy Central, 10/9c.

Rerun alert: Law & Order.

Thursday
Pick of the Night: CSI CBS 9/8c, "A Space Oddity."
Wendy and Hodges go to a sci-fi con and one of their favorite actors is murdered.

Other new episodes worth watching: Survivor CBS 8/7c, The Office NBC 9/8c, 30 Rock NBC 9:30/8:30c, Harper's Island (ep. 3) 10/9c.

Rerun Alert: Grey's Anatomy ABC 9/8c

Friday
Pick of the night: Dog Whisperer NGC 9/8c, "Britney Dawg."
A pit bull named Britney has serious behavioral issues.

Saturday
Go out and do something fun.

Sunday
Pick of the Night: Family Guy FOX 9/8c, "Episode 420."
Quahog gets messed up when Mayor West legalizes marijuana.

Also on: Miss USA Pageant NBC 7/6c hosted by Billy Bush.

Other new episodes worth watching: Desperate Housewives ABC 9/8c, Amazing Race CBS 8/7c, The Simpsons FOX 8/7c, Sit Down Shut Up (pilot) FOX 8:30/7:30c.

Story by Kevin Olsta

Starpulse contributing writer