USA is on a streak with good character driven shows. That sound like their sales pitch, but they've certainly lived up to it. "In Plain Sight" is the latest example that joins the ranks of "Monk," "Psych," and "Burn Notice." Mary McCormack stars as U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon. McCormack was one of the only good additions to the last few seasons of West Wing. Her performance in this new show is just as good. "In Plain Sight" just aired its second episode, and the later episodes are said to be even better as some story lines start to unravel. In a season where TV is void of good scripted shows, this one is worth the time. "In Plain Sight" airs on the USA network Sundays at 7 p.m.

In other related USA news, the sleeper TV hit of last season "Burn Notice" is back on July 10. In "Burn Notice," Jeffrey Donovan stars as a spy that has been disavowed by the U.S. Government. Instead of hiding out, he uses his special training to help other people in trouble.

They're swingers, baby. Yeah.

CBS's new show "Swingtown" debuted with good numbers. In fact, it even built upon the audience that CSI brings in. Airing against game one of the NBA Finals and the other new NBC show "Fear Itself," it did not have much competition. Sex sells right? And this show, from the director of "Big Love" and "Rome," is all about the sexual and social revolution of the '70's. Check it out on CBS, Thursdays at 10 p.m.

More dough for donuts

Homer is well on his way to beating "Gunsmoke" for the longest-running series in primetime. And they aren't doing it for free either. As per usual with the voice ensemble cast of "The Simpsons" they've negotiated a hefty chunk of coin, reportedly earning $400,000 per episode. The historic 20th season will run with 20 episodes, instead of the normal 22, but who can complain with more of Homer and the gang on the way?