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This week’s TV highlights
Hundreds of channels, hours and hours of programming. So much to watch, so little time. Here are some highlights to get you started on your week of viewing.
Sunday
“Mad Men,” 9 p.m. on AMC — After weeks of Olympics and politics, I’m way behind on one of my favorite shows. (You can catch up on the current season with a marathon starting at 4 p.m.) Tonight’s episode finds deals with the fall-out over the blown American Airlines deal.
Monday
“Republican Convention,” 7 to 10 p.m. on PBS, 9 to 10 p.m. on ABC, CBS and NBC — On the Republicans’ first night in St. Paul, Minn., President Bush and Vice President Cheney will address the faithful. As always, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and C-SPAN will be there, too.
“Prison Break,” 7 p.m. on Fox — In tonight’s fourth-season opener, Michael (Wentworth Miller) skulks around in Los Angeles in search of the evil folks he believes are responsible for Sara’s murder If you’ve seen the promos, however, you already know that Sara (with her head) is alive.
“Gossip Girl,” 7 p.m. on CW — Talk about guilty pleasures. This teen melodrama returns with even more heat among the lovely pleasure-seekers romping through private schools and clubs in New York. Just tell yourself, “It’s silly, but it’s OK to watch.”
“Raising the Bar,” 9 p.m. on TNT — Legendary producer Steven Bochco (“Hill Street Blues,” “NYPD Blue”) serves up a flashy-looking legal drama with a fine cast that includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar (with terrible hair), Gloria Reuben and Jane Kaczmarek. Sadly, the pilot is not up to Bochco’s usual genius.
Tuesday
“Republican Convention,” 7 to 10 p.m. on PBS, 9 to 10 p.m. on ABC, CBS and NBC — At press time for this section of the newspaper, the featured speaker had not been confirmed.
“The Shield,” 9 p.m. on FX — This gritty crime drama begins its seventh and final season with Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) smoldering over a feud with Shane (Walton Goggins) and fretting over threats against his family. Smart money says Vic will pay for his sins (he killed a fellow cop in the pilot) when the show’s finale airs.
“90210,” 7 p.m. on CW — Is the new version of Aaron Spelling’s ‘90s teen sudser any good? Only the network and production team know for sure. CW declined to “spoil the premiere” by sending out screeners. If you loved the Beverly Hills gang before, maybe you’ll love the newcomers now.
Wednesday
“Republican Convention,” 7 to 10 p.m. on PBS, 9 to 10 p.m. on ABC, CBS and NBC — The Republican vice presidential nominee, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, speaks tonight.
“Bones,” 7 p.m. on Fox — To launch its fourth season, Brennan and Booth head to London to assist in a murder investigation involving an American woman. Hanky-panky in Harrod’s? Maybe.
“Sons of Anarchy,” 9 p.m. on FX — This dark drama, set in the morally murky world of a California motorcycle club, does what FX series do best: presents characters that straddle the line between good and evil. Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal and hunky Aussie Charlie Hunnam star. Decidedly adult content and language.
Thursday
“Republican Convention,” 7 to 10 p.m. on PBS, 9 to 10 p.m. on ABC, CBS and NBC — Sen. John McCain accepts his party’s nomination for president; balloons will fall.
Friday
“Stand Up to Cancer,” 7 p.m. on ABC, CBS and NBC — Christina Applegate, who recently underwent a double mastectomy, is a headliner for this fundraiser for cancer research. Also scheduled to appear: Austin’s own Lance Armstrong, Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Forest Whitaker, David Cook and Scarlett Johansson.
Saturday
“U.S. Open Tennis,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. on CBS — The men’s semi-final action today, followed by the women’s final at night.
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