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This week’s TV picks
Hundreds of channels, hours of programming … so much to watch, so little time. Here are some highlights to get you started on your week of viewing.
Sunday
“The Wire,” 8 p.m. on HBO — The fifth and last season finale is an episode that runs about 35 minutes longer than the usual one hour. Creator David Simon, who launched his career at the Baltimore Sun, and Clark Johnson, the actor who directed the pilot and tonight’s finale, bring the show to a satisfying conclusion.
During its critically praised run, the series has examined the underbelly of Baltimore — a hopeless war on drugs, failing schools and, in the final season, the flawed newsroom of the Baltimore Sun. The season’s focus, and tonight’s conclusion, has been on a deceitful reporter and an equally deceitful police detective.
Monday
“Canterbury’s Law,” 7 p.m. on Fox — Juliana Margulies stars as Elizabeth Canterbury, a crusading, vodka-swilling, deeply troubled defense attorney who loves tough cases and the media spotlight that goes with them. Don’t look for high ethical standards at her firm; she’ll do anything to get the job done. Denis Leary, star and creator of FX’s “Rescue Me,” is one of the executive producers of this well-crafted drama.
Tuesday
“American Idol,” 7 p.m. on Fox — This two-hour episode showcases the final dozen, six guys and six gals, singing their little hearts out.
Wednesday
“March Madness,” 6 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN2 — Yes, it’s that time again. College basketball’s confusing and exciting month gets under way with conference tournaments.
Thursday
“Smallville” (8 p.m.) and “Reaper” (9 p.m.) on the CW — Both sci-fi shows return with new episodes.
Friday
“The Return of Jezebel James,” 7 p.m. on Fox — “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino presents anoffbeatcomedy about a young careerwoman (Parker Posey) who arranges for her younger sister (Lauren Ambrose) to carry a baby for her when she can’t conceive. Who is Jezebel? She’s the young sister’s imaginary childhood friend and the inspiration for a best-selling book published by the older sis. It’s a nice show with a terrific cast but probably doomed on Friday nights.
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By Denny Hamill
March 10, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this
I concur. Where can we get an entire day's schedule for a week? Time Warner and your website give 2 1/2 hour segments one day at a time. This is not acceptable. I agree that renewal is questionable. I can get news online but not TV listings!
By Gene L
March 10, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
How come every other daily newspaper of note can afford to offer a Show World like section? From comments that I heard from friends and strangers, dropping of Show World has become a real negative for the paper. Renewal of my subscription is no longer a certainty.
By Caroline
March 9, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
How can you really think this is any substitute for the Show World?