TiVo Guide Week of January 11, 2010 *spoiler alert*

“The Big Bang Theory” Sheldon helps Koothrappali pick up women at a university mixer; and Leonard is shocked to learn that Penny believes in psychics. Abby: Danica McKellar. Monday at 9:31 on CBS.

“American Idol” Part 1 of 2. The talent contest kicks off Season 9 with open auditions in Boston. This season features new judge Ellen DeGeneres joining Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi after the audition episodes. She replaces the departing Paula Abdul. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

“Nip/Tuck” Christian refuses to operate on a model who wants to drastically alter her appearance, and a man who was in a coma for decades wants Sean to make him look younger. Meanwhile, Kimber redecorates Sean's new apartment. Wednesday at 10 on FX.

“Archer” Ineptitude trumps intrigue in a spy spoof focusing on ISIS agent Sterling Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin), who has James Bond's vices down pat, if not his virtues. In the opener, Archer must train accountant Cyril Figgis (voice of Chris Parnell), who has been promoted to agent by the agency's head---Archer's mother, Malory (Jessica Walter). Agent Lana Kane: Aisha Taylor. Thursday at 10 on FX.

“Super WHY!” The Super Readers fly into a comic book called "Attack of the Eraser" to try to stop the diabolical Eraser from wiping away all of the words in Reader Valley. Friday at 9 on PBS.

“House of Bones” Paranormal investigators from a syndicated television series get more than they bargained for when they probe a notorious New Orleans house. Charisma Carpenter, Corin Nemec. Directed by Jeffery Scott Lando. Saturday at 9 on Syfy.

“Golden Globe Awards” The Hollywood Foreign Press Association stages its 67th annual gala, which recognizes achievement in 25 movie and TV categories. Highlights include a tribute to filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Ricky Gervais hosts from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Sunday at 8 on NBC.