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Saturday, May 10, 2008
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
“The Simpsons,” 7 p.m. on Fox — Talk about irreverent! This long-running comedy kills off Homer’s mom on Mother’s Day. I’m not making this up. Mona Simpson (voiced by Glenn Close) drops dead, setting off feelings of guilt (d’oh!) in Homer for not being a better son.
“Survivor: Micronesia,” 7 p.m. on CBS — The 16th incarnation (can you believe it?) of the bug-eating, back-stabbing reality show concludes with a two-hour finale. Lose weight and win $1 million dollars. Not a bad gig.
Monday
“American Gladiators,” 7 p.m. on NBC — I’m not likin’ … I’m just sayin.’ A new season of the rowdy, cult-fave game show hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali begins.
“House,” 8 p.m. on Fox — The first part of a two-part season finale finds the grumpy Dr. House involved in a nasty bus accident that leaves him with (what else?) amnesia.
“Dirty Jobs,” 8 p.m. on Discovery — The gross-out favorite of young (especially) and old alike, the episode checks out employment on a stinky turkey farm.
Tuesday
“Reaper,” 8 p.m. on CW — When Sam can’t keep an evil soul he caught from returning to earth, the Devil sends him to fix the “leak in hell.” So that’s the problem!
“Work Out,” 9 p.m. on Bravo — Ab straining, lung busting workouts accompanied by hysterical therapy sessions equal the strange world of uber-trainer Jackie’s fitness program. We prefer stretching and strolling, but it’s fun to watch others suffer.
Wednesday
“America’s Top Model,” 7 p.m. on CW — The three final contestants wreak havoc on a Cover Girl photo shoot. Tyra Banks will, after stirring up much hissing and weeping, crown the winner.
“Boston Legal,” 9 p.m. on ABC — Big-time Republican politicians ask wacky gun-toting Denny Crane to run for President. Doesn’t sound all that far-fetched to me.
Thursday
“My Name Is Earl,” 7 p.m. on NBC — In the hour-long season finale, Earl experiences turbulence in his marriage to Billie. (Did you know Earl was married? I didn’t. I lost track.)
“The Office,” 8 p.m. on NBC — Another hour-long season finale finds an upheaval in Dunder Mifflin’s human resources department. To wit: Toby’s outta there.
“Texas Monthly Talks,” 7 p.m. on PBS — Texas Monthly editor Evan Smith chats up music legend Lyle Lovett.
Friday
“Moonlight,” 8 p.m. on CBS — The season (and likely the series) finale finds the Los Angeles vampires hiding from investigators after one of their own kills a human.
“Numb3rs,” 9 p.m. on CBS — Yet another season finale. Doesn’t it seem like this thread-bare TV season is crashing early? We used to have fresh episodes until Memorial Day. No more.
Saturday
“Million Dollar Baby,” 7 p.m. on AMC — The Oscar-winning film boasts top performances by Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman. Depressing but fabulous.
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