The stealth fifth season of Project Runway began last week, and as usual, most of the designers failed to leave any sort of early impression: there are simply too many of them to keep track of early on. What was amusing was how a couple of the guys were clearly inspired to emulate Christian Siriano -- in catchphrase coinage if not in talent. One guy calls himself Suede, which is all the excuse anyone would need to beat him senseless. And then there's Blayne, who went around last week adding -licious to everything and is singlehandedly reducing Seattle's coolness to Spokane levels.

Tonight (Bravo, 9 p.m.), Runway develops a social consciousness as the show presents its designers with a green theme. This is exactly the sort of thing Christian would have delighted in deflating, but alas, he's off enjoying the perks of victory, which from the looks of it includes everything except working on fashion. I wouldn't want to make any predictions about this season based just on one week, but here's hoping Kelli hangs on to the end; she's here in my city, and who wouldn't want to meet a Project Runway winner, if not get dressed by one?

Big Brother 10 (CBS, 8 p.m.): The older folks in the house, Jerry and Renny, showed they weren't going to be pushovers last night, and I think you can look for them to hang around for a while since attention is always going to be directed at more obvious threats. For example, Dan and Steven, one of whom will be going home this evening.

So You Think You Can Dance (Fox, 8 p.m.): As I thought might happen, Comfort got a sympathy bump in support last week after becoming the injury replacement, and the victim was Kherington, who was unable to shine away from her original partner Twitch. The real fight this week will be among the guys, because unlike the women, who have Katee as the heavy favorite, the remaining men have all been strong.

Baby Borrowers (NBC, 9 p.m.): The teen parents meet their true worst nightmares tonight, as other teens move in and promptly start ignoring everything they are told and disappearing at all hours of the night. The tension brings one already troubled relationship to the breaking point, which leads to a new experience for this series: single pretend teen parenthood.

Dog the Bounty Hunter (A&E, 9 p.m.): The Duane Chapman Rehabilitate Your Image Tour '08 continues this week as Dog makes a personal appearance on behalf of a home for needy kids. But since we watch this show for bounty hunting ass-kickery, there's also a fugitive to deal with, someone Dog believes is nearby despite reports he might actually be in Texas.

Monster Quest (History, 9 p.m.): Everybody's favorite mythical beast indigenous to the Americas, the chupacabra, is investigated this evening. Usually described as looking like a giant walking lizard with fangs and fearsome claws, the creature has been tied to mysterious deaths in both Puerto Rico and Texas. I suspect chupacabra is a longer word for coyote, but we must keep an open mind about our monsters.

On the Road in America (Sundance, 9 p.m.): A trip up the California coast to Big Sur is highlighted by a stop at the Esalen Institute for a discussion of U.S./Middle East relations. This is all well and good, but how much of the real America are these kids seeing? Have they been to a Stuckey's? Bought an ancient Slim Jim at an Arizona truck stop? Heard some of the talk radio that's out there in the heartland? You can only get to know America through its bad taste.

Criss Angel Mindfreak (A&E, 10 p.m.): Do people actually want to look at this guy for an entire hour? I guess so, since he's back for a fourth season. Having already walked across a pool, Angel decides tonight to walk 200 feet out into Lake Mead while people look on in amazement. Or maybe they're just transfixed by his makeup.

Family Foreman (TV Land, 10 p.m.): The Foreman parents have their hands full with the ambitions of their children this week: Big George is upset that Natalie would rather sing than work on her medical education, while Joan is upset that Red wants to play high school football. That's the problem with getting punched in the head for a living: you kind of lose your credibility when it comes to criticizing the crazy ideas your kids might have.

Buzzin' (MTV, 10:30 p.m.): MTV's reality shows usually feature people who are famous (Ozzy Osbourne) or people who are famous because they're on MTV (Lauren Conrad). This new show is a little different, since it focuses on someone who is merely trying to be famous: a rapper named Shwayze, who is best known (so far at least) for collaborating with Hollywood hanger-on Cisco Adler. The premiere finds Shwayze and his entourage -- yes, apparently he already has one -- trying to get out of Phoenix after the Super Bowl in order to make a court appearance. Sounds like his career in hip-hop is already off to a flying start.

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