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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
‘Desperate Housewives,’ 8 p.m. on ABC — It’s been a long time since we’ve visited Wisteria Lane, so you might need a reminder about what happened before the Sept. 28 season opener. (Sept. 21, the Emmy Awards are on ABC.) Tonight is a repeat of the shocking two-hour season finale from May, the one in which the main characters were catapulted five years into the future.
‘Entourage,’ 9 p.m. on HBO — Cleverly titled “Unlike a Virgin,” this episode trots out further evidence that Vince’s career is in trouble, but the best part is that Tony Bennett guest stars as himself.
Monday
‘Coco Chanel,’ 7 p.m. on Lifetime — If you missed it when it premiered during the political conventions, here’s another chance to see Shirley MacLaine chew up the scenery and the fabric as the famed French haute couturier.
‘The Closer,’ 8 p.m. on TNT — The season-ender is tonight, and maybe, just maybe, we’ll see Brenda say yes to an actual marriage, to go with her long-standing engagement. Thank yew!
‘Monday Night Football,’ 7:30 p.m. on ESPN — The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles in what is always an angry grudge-filled pigskin contest.
Tuesday
‘House,’ 7 p.m. on Fox — The fifth season of this Emmy-nominated medical drama picks up a couple of months after the death of Wilson’s girlfriend. Still mourning and now feuding with the self-absorbed Dr. House (Hugh Laurie), Wilson resigns … for good?
‘Big Brother 10,’ 8 p.m. on CBS — The reality peep show finally comes to an end, after a summer of silly melodrama, with the announcement of the winner.
Wednesday
‘America’s Next Top Model,’ 7 p.m. on The CW — After the models undergo Tyra-mandated makeovers, some of the women bawl over their new looks. But then they go to Malibu for a swimsuit shoot and all is well.
‘America’s Got Talent,’ 7 p.m. on NBC — We’re down to the Top 10 contestants, for those who still manage to care. ‘The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash,’ 9 p.m. on PBS — Dan Rather hosts a look at the country music icon’s spiritual odyssey, featuring interviews and rare performances by the “man in black.”
Thursday
‘Smallville,’ 7 p.m. on The CW — Major changes are in store as the eighth season begins: Clark Kent moves to Metropolis to work for the Daily Planet, and Lex Luthor is gone. Bummer.
‘Supernatural,’ 8 p.m. on The CW — In the fourth season opener, Dean returns from hell with a touch of amnesia that renders him without memory of his adventure down under. Probably just as well.
Friday
‘Dog Whisperer,’ 8 p.m. on National Geographic — For his 100th episode, Cesar Millan reunites with more than 100 canines that were featured in the first four seasons.
‘Last Lecture,’ 9:30 p.m. on PBS — Before dying of cancer in July, Professor Randy Pausch gave an inspiring discussion of his life at Carnegie Mellon University. This is it, titled “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams.”
Saturday
‘Outlaw Trail,’ 7 p.m. on PBS — A 90-minute musical celebration of the Wild West, this special includes Austin’s own Joe Ely, Buddy Jewell and Lee Roy Parnell.
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By bob
September 15, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
Diane, did you give up on Mad Men? I think this season has been just as solid as last year's.
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Oh, no ... I would never give up on "Mad Men." You're right: it's better than ever. A tad more depressing maybe, but superb. Last night's episode was especially good.