By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (February 8, 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 Wednesday, February 8, 2012. (All times Eastern -- and don't forget the link below to today's 'HD Hottie -- in fact, today there are 9 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)
Jason and Sam talk about the future!
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. College Basketball Doubleheader
Georgetown at Syracuse, followed by Duke at North Carolina.
ESPN, 7 p.m.

2. American Idol (new)
Ready or not, it's back! Wanna-bes from across the nation will line up to sing their little hearts out for the likes to JLo, Steven Tyler and that other guy. Tonight, the judges head to Hollywood for round one of the semifinal competition.
Fox, 8 p.m.

3. One Tree Hill (new)
Program descript: "Brooke (Sophia Bush) tries to give Tara a chance."
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Sophia Bush
CW, 8 p.m.

4. Are You There, Cheslea (new)
Based on Cheslea Handler's book (minus the vodka reference), this new sitcom stars That 70s Show's Laura Prepon as a loose but lovable girl out on the town. Cheslea Handler (yes, the one and the same) comes along for the ride as a second banana sister. Tonight, Chelsea (the fictional one) receives an invitation to go deep sea fishing with a new doctor.
NBC, 8:30 p.m.

5. Suburgatory (new)
Jeremy Sisto stars as a divorced father who decides to flee the city to make a better life for his daughter, Tessa.. Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) plays an obligatory hot neighbor in the burbs. Tonight, George gets very nervous about Tessa's relationship with Scott.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Cheryl Hines
ABC, 8:30 p.m.
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6. Modern Family (new)
Greg Kinnear guest stars as Phil's new business partner.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Sofia Vergara.
ABC, 9 p.m.

7. Happy Endings (new)
Elisha Cuthbert stars in this ensemble comedy about a group of 20somethings and their erstwhile efforts at romance. Tonight, Penny decides to dump her boyfriend -- just in time for Valentine's Day.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Elisha Cuthbert
ABC, 9:30 p.m.

Bonus Pick:
Underworld
Kate Beckinsale plays a leather-clad, pistol-packin' vampire whose mission in life (or, shall we say, the afterlife) is to rid the world of werewolves. Oh, what's that? I had you at "Kate Beckinsale plays a leather-clad..."? Well never mind on the rest of the stuff. Good movie, by the way.
See our 'HD Hottie' profile of Kate Beckinsale
THMAX, 10 p.m.

8. Conan (new)
Guests include Martin Short.
TBS, 11 p.m.