Comedy TV Guide: Mon, Oct 20

Lifetime Premieres Rita Rocks

And Nicole Richie guests on Chuck.

Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, October 20 follows.

All times are Eastern Standard.

The Big Bang Theory — The Euclid Alternative
Leonard confronts Sheldon about his fear of driving.
[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]

Chuck — Chuck Versus the Cougars
Nicole Richie guest stars as Sarah’s high school nemesis Heather, whose marriage to a major player in a new investigation, her husband Mark (Ben Savage), causes Sarah much anxiety, especially at their high school reunion.
[8pm-9pm | NBC]

How I Met Your Mother — Shelter Island
Ted and Stella’s exes ruin the vibe when they suddenly decide to get married in three days. Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) and Jason Jones (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) guest star.
[8:30pm-9pm | CBS]

Rita Rocks — Pilot
Overworked suburban wife and mother Rita (Nicole Sullivan) enlists her postal carrier Patty (Tisha Campbell-Martin) and her out-of-work neighbor Owen (Ian Gomez) to join her new garage band.
[8:30pm-9pm | Lifetime | Series Premiere | Photos | Sneak Peeks]

Two and a Half Men — A Jock Strap in Hell
Charlie tries to help a past fling (Alicia Witt, Cybill) who not only is now a stripper but also used to be Jake’s teacher.
[9pm-9:30pm | CBS]

Worst Week — The Club
Sam gets into deeper hot water after he invites too many of his colleagues to his wedding.
[9:30pm-10pm | CBS]

Samantha Who? — Out of Africa
To jumpstart her life, Samantha decides to volunteer in Africa. But she chickens out and then fakes being abroad while hiding out with Andrea and Dena.
[9:32pm-10:02pm | CBS | Sneak Peek]