The iTunes juggernaut takes on Cable:

“Sleeper Cell,” “Weeds” and “Fat Actress” are the initial programs included in the deal, which was announced Tuesday by Apple Computer and the CBS Corp.-owned channel. Viewers will be able to choose any or all episodes from the first episode in each series.

Despite the fact that these are from a premium cable outlet the episodes are still the magic $1.99. Say what you will about Steve Jobs and his reality distortion field but it seems to work on everybody including senior execs. Half the genius behind iTunes is that you know exactly how much you’re going to pay for anything (tracks are always 99 cents and TV episodes always $1.99).