American Idol, Survivor, Modern Family

American Idol, 8 p.m., Fox

Tonight, the girls. Here’s my take on the Top 12: Naimi Adedapo, gorgeous, can sing, great back-story; Haley Reinhart, over sings – expendable blonde; Ashton Jones, gorgeous, can sing; Karen Rodriguez, one of many brunettes; Tatynisa Wilson, eh; Julie Zorilla, the very over-rated Colombian; Lauren Turner, no idea; Rachel Zevita, the girl representative of quirky. We’ll see; Kendra Chantelle, expendable blonde; Lauren Alaina: 16 (15 when she started), a rocker; might be headed for Dr. Drew early; Pia Toscano: she is good friends Karen Rodriguez; beautiful, can sing.
Thia Megia: 15-year-old. I’m not sure why this kid bugs me but she does. I would’ve picked the girl who was turning 25. Far more interesting personality. Plus she has tried out 7 times, if she won, what a story that would be …

Survivor: Redemption Island, 8 p.m., CBS

Tonight, the first duel on Redemption Island! I think they wear togas! Or sarongs! Or maybe they are naked! I don’t know. Clearly, I am looking forward to it.

Modern Family, 9 p.m., ABC

Of course my all-time favorite episode is the Fizzbo the Clown episode, but last week came in a close second. I roared. Then I rewound and watched it again, right away, and roared again. Then I rewatched it with the kids, and we were dying laughing. Fourth time? Oh yes. Classic.