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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
“Masterpiece Theatre,” 7 pm. on PBS — Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” airs both parts of this two-part adaptation starring Hattie Morahan and Charity Wakefield as two sisters weighing their options among three ardent suitors.
“Desperate Housewives,” 8 p.m. on ABC — At long last, the ladies of Wisteria Lane return with new complications and silly scenarios. Looks like this batch of episodes will be considerably lighter and campier than the cancer and tornado plot lines featured previously.
“Viva Hollywood!,” 9:30 p.m. on VH1 — A dozen desperately ambitious Latina wannabe stars share a house and compete for a role on a Telemundo telenovela. Possibly tacky enough to be fun, or possibly offensive. We’ll see. Host Maria Conchita Alonso moderates the backstabbing.
Monday
“2008 CMT Music Awards,” 7 p.m. on CMT — Billy Ray Cyrus and his wildly popular daughter Miley co-host the live telecast that anticipates performances by dozens of country crooners, including Tim McGraw and LeAnn Rimes.
“American Experience,” 9 p.m. on PBS — All-American writer Walt Whitman takes center stage in this two-hour profile.
Tuesday
“The Biggest Loser,” 7 p.m. on NBC — After weeks and weeks of diet and public torture (physical and emotional), the show staggers to its final episode. Is this a title you’d want on your resume, Biggest Loser?
“The Riches,” 9 p.m. on FX — The travelers continue to get into highly amusing hot water, so check ‘em out. Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard have never been better.
Wednesday
“Presidential Debate,” 7 p.m. on ABC — Will there be fireworks or schmoozing between the two Democratic contenders? Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama lock horns once again (isn’t this their 200th such set-to?) in anticipation of the Pennsylvania primary on Apr. 22.
Thursday
NBC comedies, 7 to 9 p.m. — It may have lost its must-see luster, but NBC’s Thursday night sitcoms still produce the chuckles … and sometimes the bellylaughs. “My Name Is Earl” (7 p.m.), “30 Rock” (7:30 p.m.), “The Office” (8 p.m.) and “Scrubs” (8:30 p.m.) contrast nicely with all the gooey procedurals these days.
“Great Performances,” 8 p.m. on PBS — For great family fare, check out Prokofiev’s fanciful musical tale “Peter and the Wolf,” the animated version that won an Oscar not too long ago.
Friday
“Numb3rs,” 9 p.m. on CBS — Mostly this drama is just a crime saga with a pretty good cast, but for those who like complicated math and nerdy undertones, this is your show.
Saturday
“Spy Kids,” 8 pm. on Disney — Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s 2001 adventure is a terrific choice for family viewing on a Saturday night. USA Pageant,” 8 p.m. on NBC — Donny and Marie Osmond host the beauty contest in Las Vegas. And former Beatle bride Heather Mills will be one of the judges. Sounds campy.
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