Smart List: ‘24’ clock is ticking on final season’s DVD release

Constantly racing against the clock? Talk about “24: The Complete Eighth Season.”

Get reacquainted with Jack Bauer and his ticking clock when the last season of the long-running series is released on DVD. There’s a deadly terrorist threat, assassination plots to prevent and an explosive climax — all in a day’s work. (Tuesday)

In a state of nostalgia? Talk about “Cardinals III/IV.”

The double album by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals consists of tracks originally recorded in 2007 as part of a marathon session at Electric Lady studios in New York City — a handful of which were released as “Easy Tiger.” Now Mr. Mandy Moore has dug into the vault to offer fans some more of the songs. (Tuesday)

Miss the days of “Will & Grace”? Talk about “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys.”

This Sundance Channel series explores that special, one-of-a-kind relationship: the one between a woman and her gay best friend. It’s the kind of show you might expect to see on Bravo if it weren’t already consumed by desperate “Real Housewives.” (Tuesdays)

Make your Saturday worthwhile and talk about “Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2.”

The British comic delivers a hilarious (and sometimes crass) routine in the 75-minute HBO stand-up special. Getting the offbeat Gervais touch are acts of God, the recession and … animal homosexuality. (Saturday)

— Yvonne Villarreal