This Week's Sweeps Schedule

Just when I thought things were slowing down, another magical time has arrived—November sweeps, which kicks off Thursday.

So here are the treats the networks have planned for you during this first sweeps week…

Thursday, November 1st, Helen Slater, who played Supergirl in the movie of the same name, guest stars on “Smallville” (8 p.m., CW). Kari Matchett joins the cast of “ER,” joining another “24” alum, Reiko Aylesworth (10:01 p.m., NBC)…

Sunday, it’s a mini-marathon of “The Simpsons,” beginning with last season’s “24” parody episode. Then, the “Family Guy” 100th episode celebration kicks off with a clip episode, followed by the 100th (8:30 p.m., FOX)…