What to Watch Tuesday, Oct. 7

'Real Housewives of Atlanta'
(9PM, Bravo) series premiere
Bravo's headed down south to Hotlanta for the latest behind-the-scenes look at how the rich and desperate-to-be-famous live.

Among the Atlanta 'Housewives': Lisa, who operates real estate, fashion and modeling businesses, is mother to three kids and wife of an NFL linebacker; DeShawn, who's heavily involved in local charities, is mom to three boys and married to NBA-er Eric Snow; and Sheree, a single mom who's launching her own clothing line.

Though the women have lots in common, that, of course, doesn't mean there won't be plenty of headbutting drama, as in tonight's birthday party for Sheree, where the celebration takes a turn for the catty.


'Real Housewives of Atlanta'
(9PM, Bravo) series premiere
Bravo's headed down south to Hotlanta for the latest behind-the-scenes look at how the rich and desperate-to-be-famous live.

Among the Atlanta 'Housewives': Lisa, who operates real estate, fashion and modeling businesses, is mother to three kids and wife of an NFL linebacker; DeShawn, who's heavily involved in local charities, is mom to three boys and married to NBA-er Eric Snow; and Sheree, a single mom who's launching her own clothing line.

Though the women have lots in common, that, of course, doesn't mean there won't be plenty of headbutting drama, as in tonight's birthday party for Sheree, where the celebration takes a turn for the catty.

'Presidential Debate'
(9PM, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox)
McCain vs. Obama, round two. Tom Brokaw hosts the latest debate, live from Belmont University in Nashville.

'House'
(8PM, Fox)
House isn't camera shy. He's more camera cantankerous when documentary filmmakers try to follow his every move while he and the team treat a teen who suffered a heart attack during surgery to correct a facial deformity.

'Dirty Jobs'
(9PM, Discovery)
Mike kicks it old school when he travels to San Diego and the oldest active merchant ship in the world, which is maintained the same way it was when it was built in 1863. And that means Mike's going 130 feet in the air to slather tar on the mast rigging, just like they did in the days of yore.

'The Shield'
(10PM, FX)
Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie. Claudette warns him about the many machinations of Mackey, but he becomes further ensconced with Vic's dealings with the Armenians.

'90210'
(8PM, The CW)
It's '90210' meets 'The Baby Borrowers,' as Annie and Ethan have to take care of a baby for a class assignment. So very 'Afterschool Special.'


What's on tomorrow: 'Sarah Silverman Program,' 'Tony Rock Project' and more

Check out our TV calendar for a look at the month ahead