What we're watching tonight:

• ABC (720p) has the series premiere of V at 8 p.m., Dancing with the Stars at 9 p.m. and The Forgotten at 10 p.m.
• CW (1080i) airs 90210 at 8 p.m. and Melrose Place at 9 p.m.
• DirecTV (1080i) has Eyes at 10 p.m
• CBS (1080i) has NCIS at 8 p.m. NCIS: LA at 9 p.m. and The Good Wife at 10 p.m.
• Discovery (1080i) brings Dirty Jobs at 9 p.m. and Ghost Lab at 10 p.m.
• Syfy (1080i) has ECW at 10 p.m.
• A&E (720p) has Parking Wars at 10 & 10:30 p.m.
• FX (720p) has Sons of Anarchy at 10 p.m.
• HBO (1080i) presents By the People: The Election of Barack Obama at 9 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) airs 30 for 30: Without Bias at 8 p.m.
• ESPN2 (720p) has Bowling Green/Buffalo college football at 7 p.m.

Stay tuned for the network's latest DVR strategy: acceptance. Armed with the latest Nielsen data, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox are rushing to tell advertisers that even with a set-top box and its bevy of pauses, fast forwards and 30 second skips at the ready -- we're guessing this doesn't apply to Media Center users on automated setups -- most viewers simply settle in and watch the commercials anyway. The New York Times breaks down the commercial-plus-three ratings system the networks initially opposed that could end up saving shows like Heroes from cancellation -- though a return to the old way of thinking might be worthwhile if it means an end to that show's now pitiable existence.

What we're watching tonight:

• Fox (720p) has Phillies/Yankees World Series Game 5 at 7:30 p.m.
• CBS (1080i) has How I Met Your Mother at 8 p.m., Accidentally On Purpose at 8:30 p.m., Two and a Half Men at 9 p.m., The Big Bang Theory at 9:30 p.m. and CSI: Miami at 10 p.m
• ABC Family (720p) has Lincoln Heights at 8 p.m. and the fall finale of Greek at 9 p.m.
• NBC (1080i) airs Heroes at 8 p.m. and Trauma at 9 p.m.
• ABC (720p) has Dancing with the Stars at 8 p.m. and Castle at 10:01 p.m.
• TLC (1080i) has Little People, Big World at 8 & 8:30 p.m., Jon & Kate Plus 8 at 9 p.m. and Cake Boss at 10 & 10:30 p.m
• CW (1080i) airs One Tree Hill at 8 p.m. and Gossip Girl at 9 p.m.
• USA (1080i) has WWE: Raw at 9 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) airs Falcons/Saints Monday Night Football at 8:30 p.m.
• History (720p) presents Strange Rituals at 10 p.m.

Last seen belatedly dubbing HDTV "game changing" for 2008, analytical firm Knowledge Networks is back with its latest breaking observation, finding owners are 65% more likely now than they were two years ago to say they are watching HD programming daily. Up from 26% in an '07 survey to 43%, we sadly noted that amount of people that always check for the high definition feed instead of SD rose only slightly from 61% to 68% among the 510 surveyed. Seeing fair and balanced numbers on the appeal of stretch-o-vision (we already know how you feel about it) would have been nice, but check the press release to see the stats networks and advertisers are probably checking before deciding to spring for HD specifically broken down across genre and gender.

What we're watching tonight:

• Fox (720p) has Yankees/Phillies World Series Game 4 at 8:20 p.m.
• ABC (720p) has Desperate Housewives at 9 p.m., and Brothers & Sisters at 10 p.m.
• Showtime (1080i) has Dexter at 9 p.m. and Californication at 10 p.m.
• Discovery (1080i) presents Nastradamus Decoded at 8 p.m.
• CBS (1080i) has Three Rivers at 9 p.m. and Cold Case at 10 p.m.
• AMC (720p) has Mad Men at 10 p.m.
• HBO (1080i) has Curb Your Enthusiasm at 9 p.m., Bored to Death at 9:30 p.m.
• Discovery HD Theater (1080i) has FIA WRC action from Argentina at 8 p.m.

After seeing Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen blow up the charts, is there a bigger Blu-ray release left for '09? Peep the possible responses and let us know which one is your most highly anticipated release for the rest of the year. Thanks for all nominations submitted to our Twitter (@Engadgethd) if you don't see yours give us a follow so we can get your opinion next time, and leave a note in the comments.

What we're watching tonight:

• Fox (720p) has Yankees/Phillies World Series Game 3 at 7:30 p.m.
• NBC (720p) has Washington St/Notre Dame college football at 7:30 p.m.
• ABC (720p) brings Texas/Oklahoma State or USC/Oregon college football at 8 p.m.
• HBO (1080i) airs 24/7: Pacquiao/Cotto at 11 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) has South Carolina/Tennessee college football at 7:45 p.m.
• ESPN2 (720p) airs the game not on ABC in your area

What we're watching tonight:

• USA (1080i) has Monk at 9 p.m. and White Collar at 10 p.m.
• ABC (720p) has Ugly Betty at 9 p.m.
• CW (1080i) has Smallville at 8 p.m.
• CBS (1080i) brings Ghost Whisperer at 8 p.m., Medium at 9 p.m. and Numb3rs at 10 p.m.
• MyNetworkTV (1080i) has WWE: Smackdown at 9 p.m.
• Syfy (1080i) has Stargate Universe at 9 p.m. and Sanctuary at 10 p.m.
• Starz (1080i) has Crash at 10 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) has Bulls/Celtics basketball at 8 p.m. and Mavericks/Lakers basketball at 10:30 p.m.
• ESPN2 (720p) airs West Virginia/South Florida college football at 8 p.m.

Right on schedule, the linear version of the three-screen focused EpixHD service will go live for FiOS TV subscribers starting at 8 p.m. Already VOD and internet accessible, launch weekend (and subsequent weekends) will spread high definition streaming cheer beyond just the fiber-connected as anyone can grab a 72 hour access pass to stream some movies (we don't recommend Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but pretty much everything else mentioned in the launch lineup or the official PR after the break seems good.) Chief Digital Officer Emil Rensing let us know what the trip from beta to reality has been like, and while there won't be many tweaks in the experience from our largely positive preview experience, expect additional features like movie extras, behind the scenes peeks and more to roll out across the site over time. EpixHD.com/invite has the 72 hour passes, while we hear the company Twitter isn't a bad spot to check for extended access while waiting for its "movies anywhere" strategy to become officially available in your neck of the woods.

What we're watching tonight:

• Fox (720p) has Yankees/Phillies World Series Game 2 at 7:30 p.m.
• ABC (720p) has FlashForward at 8 p.m., Grey's Anatomy at 9 p.m. and Private Practice at 10:01 p.m
• NBC (1080i) has Community at 8 p.m., Parks & Recreation at 8:30 p.m., The Office at 9 p.m. and 30 Rock at 9:30 p.m.
• CW (1080i) airs The Vampire Diaries at 8 p.m. and Supernatural at 9 p.m.
• CBS (1080i) has Survivor at 8 p.m., CSI at 9 p.m. and The Mentalist at 10 p.m.
• WGN (1080i) has WWE Superstars at 8 p.m.
• FX (720p) has It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia at 10 p.m. and the series premiere of The League at 10:30 p.m.
• Spike (1080i) has TNA! Impact at 9 p.m.
• History (720p) airs UFO Hunters at 8 & 9 p.m.
• TNT (1080i) has Spurs/Bulls basketball at 8 p.m. and Nuggets/Blazers at 10:30 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) has North Carolina/Virginia Tech college football at 7:30 p.m.
• Versus (1080i) has California/New york United football League action at 7 p.m.

Looks like Apple's "hobby" is finally getting the iTunes Extra & LP features it was initially denied, as the Apple TV 3.0 software has just released, featuring a brand new main menu (above) plus genius Mixes and internet radio access. It took a reboot and a few tries for units around here to start seeing the new software was available, so feel free to give that "check for updates" button a workout, 'til then the official PR is after the break describing what your box is missing.

The TiVo platform has been around for quite some time -- and has undoubtedly grown quite long in the tooth -- but it's still a great HD DVR, and has attempted to keep things fresh with new features like Netflix streaming, video on-demand access and more. But now, in late 2009 with new challengers to the throne, cable and satellite operators offering their own upgraded boxes and a little thing called Windows 7 Media Center, Nick wants to know if it's still his best option:

"Moving into a new place in a couple of weeks, and while I haven't decided between cable, satellite or FiOS for my TV, I figure part of the decision is how I want to set up my DVR. I've had a regular one from Time Warner for the last few years, but I had a TiVo before that and I'm itching to go back. Media Center seems awfully complicated to set up and I'm not sure what other options there are and which one if the best value, what's your suggestion?"

It's been a while since we took on the soul-wrenching question of the TiVo, and a year later with Series4 boxes hopefully just around the corner it's time to confront the beast once again. Whether you have a TiVo or chose to go in another direction, the date has changed but the question is the same, is this still a great time to buy one?

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What we're watching tonight:

• Fox (720p) has Yankees/Phillies World Series Game 1 at 7:30 p.m.
• DirecTV (1080i) has the season premiere of Friday Night Lights at 9 p.m.
• FX (720p) has Nip/Tuck at 10 p.m.
• Showtime (1080i) airs Inside the NFL at 9 p.m.
• NBC (1080i) presents Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space at 8 & 8:30 p.m.
• ABC (720p) airs The Middle at 8:30 p.m., Modern Family at 9 p.m., Cougar Town at 10 p.m. and Eastwick at 10 p.m.
• Discovery (1080i) has Mythbusters at 9 p.m.
• Spike (1080i) has The Ultimate Fighter at 10 p.m.
• Comedy Central (1080i) has South Park at 10 p.m.
• Travel (1080i) has Man vs. Food at 10 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) has Hornets/Spurs at 8 p.m. and Jazz/Nuggets at 10:30 p.m.

What we're watching tonight:

• TNT (1080i) kicks off the NBA season with Cavs/Celtics at 7:30 p.m. and Clippers/Lakers at 10:30 p.m.
• ABC (720p) has Dancing with the Stars at 9 p.m. and The Forgotten at 10 p.m.
• ESPN (720p) presents 30 for 30: Muhammad and Larry at 8 p.m.
• History (720p) brings The Universe at 9 p.m.
• TLC (1080i) has 18 Kids & Counting at 9 p.m. and the season premiere of The Little Couple at 10 & 10:30 p.m.
• DirecTV (1080i) has Eyes at 10 p.m
• Syfy (1080i) has ECW at 10 p.m.
• Discovery (1080i) has Dirty Jobs at 9 p.m. and Ghost Lab at 10 p.m.
• FX (720p) airs Sons of Anarchy at 10 p.m.
• Versus (1080i) has Flyers/Capitals hockey at 7 p.m.

Move over opera, the theater is coming home via HD streaming as Digital Theatre has launched, offering downloads of theatrical productions for a mere £8.99 ($14.72.) There's no mention of any region lock, and since it uses Adobe Air the DT Player promises to work across platforms and browsers, with productions from The Almeida Theatre, Royal Court, Young Vic, Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and English Touring Theatre lined up first, all filmed from several angles over multiple performances, rather than a single static camera position. Now that the Concorde is offline, really, how else were you planning on getting the British theatre experience this afternoon?

[Via The Hollywood Reporter]