NGTV Guide: Monday, July 20

The long-awaited new season of Torchwood arrives in the US today in the form of the Children of the Earth mini-series. Louise will have spoiler-free previews every day, in addition to the snippets provided in the NGTV Guide.

Chuck Me Mondays – theWB.com 9/8c
“Chuck vs. the Truth” – In one of the best episodes of the series, Team Bartowski reveal some deep truths under the influence of a truth serum. Or do they? Meanwhile, Chuck meets Lou, a rival for his affections.

Children of the Earth – BBC America 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE
“Day 1” – The surviving members of Torchwood find themselves embroiled in a deep conspiracy as a new alien threat becomes imminent in the Season 3 opener.

The Closer – TNT 9/8c
“Strike Three” – Numerous mysteries spin around a high-profile shoot-out that left two cops and a teen boy dead. Enter Force Investigation Division bigwig Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell), whose merciless snooping upends Brenda’s investigation.

Weeds – SHO 10/9c
“Where the Sidewalk Ends” – Nancy discovers the identity of Esteban’s other woman and learns that he has special plans for Nancy’s delivery, but she teams with Andy and Dr. Kitson (Alanis Morissette) to take control of her situation; Celia realizes that her get-rich-quick scheme may take some time; Silas and Doug’s medical-marijuana dispensary is in danger of getting snuffed out by meddling Dep. C.P. Jones (Larry Joe Campbell).