I don't know the answer to that, but I do know this: You can put TV shows on your iPod and watch them on your television. Apple makes a cable to do it, but it's way too expensive; luckily, there's a work-around some tech geeks figured out (not me). Here's how.
http://www.gadgetell.com/2005/12/how-to-cheaply-watch-ipod-videos-on-your-tv/
EDIT: I started to do all the steps, but realized this was much easier. :)