TV Tonight: Fear Of Success?

(Wednesday, April 9th, 2008) We’ve got new episodes of Smash Lab, Made in America, and a Canadian import, Patent Bending. Why Science decided on a stealth rollout of that show is beyond us — they don’t even provide a link to the show’s site from the Science website. Here’s a hint: If you want people to watch a show, let them know about it in advance!

All times are central.

• Holmes on Homes: Drain Disdain (Home, 5:00 p.m.)
• Tank Overhaul: The Panther (Military, 5:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Kayaks, Safety Boots, Electronic Signs, Cereals (Discovery, 6:00 p.m.)
• Tank Overhaul: The Sherman (Military, 6:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Racing Shells, Stainless Steel Sinks, Leather, Pedal Steel Guitars (Discovery, 6:30 p.m.)
• GI Factory: Best Of (Military, 7:00 p.m.)
• MythBusters: Airplane Hour (Discovery, 8:00 p.m.)
• Patent Bending: Bicycle Lawnmover (Science, 8:00 p.m.)
• American Chopper: Jr/Sr Military Tribute Bikes 1 (Military, 8:00 p.m.)
• John Ratzenberger’s Made in America: Viking Ranges; Sears Tower (Travel, 8:00 p.m.) NEW
• Patent Bending: Floating Tent (Science, 8:30 p.m.)
• John Ratzenberger’s Made in America: Landmarks of the French Quarter; United Record Pressing (Travel, 8:30 p.m.) NEW
• Smash Lab: Bomb Proof Plane (Discovery, 9:00 p.m.)NEW
• Master Blasters: Best Of (Science, 9:00 p.m.)
• American Chopper: Jr/Sr Military Tribute Bikes 2 (Military, 9:00 p.m.)
• Hammered With John & Jimmy DiResta: The Adirondack Outdoor Bed (DIY, 9:30 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Nails and Staples, Safety Glasses, Fabrics, Bicycles (Discovery, 10:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Padlocks, Hair Clippers, Wooden Shoes, Synthetic Leather (Discovery, 10:30 p.m.)

Enjoy.