Tonight, July 5, is the big night for Malcolm in the Middle lovers. At precisely 8pm ET, the long-running Fox sitcom, which ran for seven respectable seasons, makes its second syndication premiere on basic cable’s Nick at Nite. The first network to syndicate the comedy after its 2006 demise was FX.

Even better, Nick at Nite is doing the sitcom proper justice by welcoming it to the lineup with a nice long marathon. The series will air consecutive episodes from 8pm tonight until 6am tomorrow morning.

I briefly scanned what’s on the roster, and it looks like all of the episodes are from the show’s first season, but not aired in episode order, unfortunately. Still, better to have them available out of order than not at all. Plus, some (all?) episodes will air more than once, giving viewers more than one chance to watch.

If you haven’t already heard, premium-cable network HBO has a brand-new comedy called Hung making a 45-minute broadcast debut at 10pm ET tonight, June 28.

The darkly humorous series stars The Punisher’s Thomas Jane as Ray Drecker, a formerly athletic and popular guy who seemed destined for success way back in high school. Currently a high-school teacher and basketball coach, he’s had a string of unimpressive luck, leaving him underpaid, uninsured, and pissed when his wife of 20 years (Anne Heche, Men in Trees) leaves him for her dermatologist.

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Whoa! Let me check my neck to make sure I don’t have whiplash!

Less than one day — indeed, just hours — after the series premiere of its new Edie Falco original comedy Nurse Jackie, Showtime has announced a 13-episode Season Two pickup for the series. Now that, dear readers, is what you call a successful TV show, no matter what Nurse Jackie’s fate is from here on out.

The big renewal news was accompanied by the revelation that Nurse Jackie is Showtime’s most-watched series premiere in, like, ever. The pilot episode attracted more than 1 million eager viewers during the first showing at 10:30pm ET on June 8, and then another 350,000 folks tuned in for the encore later that night at 11:30pm.

Showtime’s previous record holder, the United Kingdom import Secret Diary of a Call Girl, lagged far behind, with just 950,000 viewers checking out its opening episode. And in case you’re wondering, the premium-cable network’s other huge comedy hit, Weeds, lured 1.68 million viewers to two broadcasts of its own fifth-season premiere yesterday, which made it Showtime’s most-watched series in 2009 as of now.

Two record-setters in a row ain’t bad at all. It seems the ladies rock big time on Showtime.

Nurse Jackie airs Mondays on Showtime at 10:30pm ET.

Fans have been waiting eagerly for Sopranos veteran Edie Falco’s next new show, and it arrives tonight, June 8, at 10:30pm ET, immediately after Weeds. Yes, I’m referring to Nurse Jackie, the latest Showtime original comedy, which stars the actress as the title character Jackie O’Hurley.

Jackie is a smart, strong-willed, and flawed emergency room nurse for a New York City hospital. She’s also a lapsed Catholic who appreciates a good hit of Vicodin or Adderall or what have you from time to time to help her make it through life. At her job, every day is a tense matter of juggling doctors, patients, other nurses, and her own very naughty indiscretions.

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Get ready, Nancy Botwin fans. The fifth season of Showtime’s hit Mary-Louise Parker comedy Weeds launches tonight, June 8, at 10pm ET with the premiere “Wonderful Wonderful.”

During the episode, Nancy returns to Ren Mar and her family after showing Esteban a sonogram image to prove she’s pregnant. Also in Ren Mar, Andy, Doug, and Silas consider plans for growing pot in a national forest.

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This weekend brought good news for fans of the old Fox series Malcolm in the Middle, which ran on the network from January 2000 until May 2006. The reliably funny comedy has a new home on basic-cable’s Nick at Nite, where it will premiere early next month.

Look for the series to join the network’s primetime lineup on Sunday, July 5, at 8pm ET. The sitcom stars Frankie Muniz as the title character, a teenage genius with a decidedly wacky family.

Raising the Bar’s Jane Kaczmarek and Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston play Malcolm’s weary parents Lois and Hal, while actors Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield, and Erik Per Sullivan portray his three very mischievous brothers Francis, Reese, and Dewey.

It should be fun to hang out with the crazy clan again.

Tomorrow, June 2, brings the final two fresh episodes of ABC’s long-running sitcom According to Jim. I know that news will make many people insanely happy, but the comedy does have its fans who enjoyed the show during its eight-season run.

The swan song begins at 8pm ET with “Diamonds Are a Ghoul’s Best Friend.” Give it up for Jim, who at least has the common sense to buy his wife Cheryl a lovely diamond necklace for her birthday. The only problem, though, is that, ever cheap, he purchases the jewelry from some lowlife Andy knows and ends up being haunted by the ghost of the dead woman from whence the necklace came. Serves him right.

Following at 8:30pm is the actual series finale “Heaven Opposed to Hell,” which features very nice guest stars Dan Aykroyd, Erik Estrada, and Lee Majors, as well as the return of fan favorite and original regular cast member Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

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It’s time! Viewers are just hours away from the 10pm ET second-season finale of AMC’s Breaking Bad.

The episode, which was written by series creator Vince Gilligan, is called “ABQ.” As Season Two winds down, Skyler becomes increasingly frustrated with Walt’s secrecy, Jesse’s spiral downward continues, and Donald experiences a tragedy.

Follow the jump for a sneak peek that focuses on the Whites’ secrecy issue when drugged-up Walt reveals something to his wife he normally wouldn’t while she and Walt Jr. are visiting him in the hospital before his surgery. Watch how fast that smile falls right off of her face. It’s like lightning!

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Tyler Perry fans are going to have a great time tonight (May 27).

Not only does the writer and director’s hit sitcom House of Payne return with two new episodes at the earlier time of 9pm and 9:30pm ET, but Season Two of his second hit comedy Meet the Browns opens immediately afterward at 10pm and 10:30pm.

All four episodes coming up were directed by Perry, as well, so continue reading for spoilers and a sneak peek at each series. Are Brown’s PJ’s divine or what? I need me some like that!

House of Payne

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The Payne men are in hot water with their women. While Miranda is upset over Calvin allowing his family to stay in their condo and having a fling thing with Mercedes, Curtis catches it from Ella for his bad attitude about her job.

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The third-season finale of My Boys called “Spring Training” premieres tonight at 10:30pm ET, and baseball fans are in luck. Not only does the episode have a baseball theme, but Chicago Cubs team member Mike Fontenot guest stars as himself.

Follow the jump for spoilers and a preview clip.

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