By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2012) -- High-Definition TVs are now in more than 50 million U.S. homes and there are scores of high-def programming choices.

But which shows should you watch? And why?

Every day here at TVPredictions.com, I scan the HD programming aisles and serve up 10 programs so good -- so hot! -- that you can't miss them. Sports, movies, primetime comedies and drama -- they're all there and in beautiful high-def.

We call this list, "The Hottest Shows in HDTV!" And here they are for Friday, February 3, 2012. (All times Eastern -- and don't forget the link below to today's 'HD Hottie -- in fact, today there are 8 of them!)

Bonus Picks:
America's Live
Get the latest on Wall Street's bouncy ride from anchor Megyn Kelly.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Megyn Kelly.
Fox News Channel, 1 p.m.

General Hospital (new)
Dr. Lee has significant news!
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of GH's Kelly Monaco.
ABC, 3 p.m.

The Weather Center
Get the latest storm activity from new Weather Channel babe Crystal Egger.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Crystal Egger.
The Weather Channel, 7 p.m.


1. Knowing
Nicolas Gage stars as a skeptical MIT professor (are there any other kind?) who suddenly becomes a believer when he's stumbles upon a plan that might forecast the end of the world. Cage is a little too quirky for the role, but the spooky apocalyptic drama has plenty of powerful special effects, particularly the crash of an airplane (pictured) that will rock your senses and your Home Theater.
Showtime Extreme, 5:55 p.m.

2. Who Do You Think You Are? (new)
Season premiere. Well his son has been known to scream that at certain production assistants, but for Martin Sheen, it's only the title of a show in which he will search for his roots. Perhaps he can find some tiger blood in there somewhere.
NBC, 8 p.m.

3. Nikita (new)
Based on two movies -- the awesome French original (La Femme Nikita) and the 'okay' U.S. remake (Point of No Return), the exotic beauty Maggie Q stars as the obligatory hot assassin Nikita who seeks revenge against her former handlers. Tonight's program descript says Percy (Percy?) holds some Oversight members hostage.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Maggie Q.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Lyndsy Fonseca.
CW, 8 p.m.

4. A Gifted Man (new)
Patrick Wilson (Watchmen) plays a surgeon whose life is changed forever when he's visited by the ghost of his deceased ex-wife. Man, you get divorced and still can't away from her? Wonder if this means he still has to pay alimony? Tonight's program descript: "Michael (Wilson) saves a drowning man."
CBS, 8 p.m.

5. NBA Basketball Doubleheader
Knicks at Celtics, followed by Lakers at Nuggets.
ESPN, 8 p.m.
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6. Fringe (new)
Astrid meets her alternate.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Fringe's Anna Torv.
Fox, 9 p.m.

7. CSI: NY (new)
The team investigates when a role-playing game leads to murder. Hate when that happens.
CBS, 9 p.m.

8. Dateline (new)
The team tonight investigates whether the wrong man was arrested for a businessman's murder. Lots of murders tonight.
NBC, 10 p.m.

Bonus Picks:
The House Bunny
Anna Faris stars as an ex-Playboy bunny who tries to teach a bunch of sorority sisters about makeup and men. Predictable plot is lifted by the charm and surprisingly good comedic timing of Ms. Faris.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Anna Faris.
TBS, 10 p.m.

Blue Bloods
Tom Selleck stars as the head of a family of New York police officers. Donnie Wahlberg, brother to Mark, Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes play the cop kids. Tonight's program descript says Danny (Donny) and his family have an encounter with a gunman.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Bridget Moynahan.
CBS, 10 p.m.