TV Tonight: Mother’s Polish

(Monday, August 4th, 2008) Without sharks, it’s back to endless episodes of How It’s Made. A new Top Gear features the hosts’ moms test-driving cars.

All times are central.

• Trains & Locomotives (RFD-TV, 5:00 p.m.)
• Rock Solid: Bluestone Landing (DIY, 5:30 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Wheel Loaders, Vegetable Oil, Hand Tools, Cotton Swabs (Discovery, 6:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: High-Precision Cutting Tools, Stained Glass, Semi-Trailers, Recorders (Discovery, 6:30 p.m.)
• Top Gear: Episode 4 (BBC America, 7:00 p.m.) NEW
• MythBusters: Supersized Myths 1 (Discovery, 7:00 p.m.)
• Top Gear: Episode 3 (BBC America, 8:00 p.m.)
• MythBusters: Supersized Myths 2 (Discovery, 8:00 p.m.)
• How Do They Do It?: Hydroelectric Power, Computer Microchips (Science, 8:00 p.m.)
• How Do They Do It?: Halogen Light Bulbs, Car Mufflers, Unique Lock and Key Sets (Science, 8:30 p.m.)
• Rock Solid: Outdoor Bar and Grill (DIY, 9:00 p.m.)
• L.A. Hard Hats: Pipe Pullers (National Geographic, 9:00 p.m.)
• Robocars (Science, 9:00 p.m.)
• Rock Solid: Travertine Patio (DIY, 9:30 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Combination Locks, Pottery, Recreational Vehicles, Erasers (Discovery, 10:00 p.m.)
• How It’s Made: Plastic Injection Molds, Automotive Oil Filters, Filing Cabinets, Blown Glass (Discovery, 10:30 p.m.)

Enjoy.