Monk
Monk
9/8c USA
With only three episodes left in the series, Mr. Monk becomes Detective Monk (again) when he's finally reinstated on the police force. The news is certainly welcome, but his celebrations don't last long. He starts off on the job by tracking a serial killer, but the case proves more difficult than he thought it would be. Tony Shalhoub's wife, Brooke Adams, guest-stars in tonight's episode.
Read on for previews of Medium, Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau, Happily Ever Faster and 20/20.
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Rihanna
ABC will air the first interview with Rihanna about Chris Brown's assault conviction, The Associated Press reports.
Chris Brown says he still loves Rihanna
The network will dole out Diane Sawyer's one-on-one with the Barbadian singer in three parts...
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Psych
Psych
10/9c USA
A birthday celebration at a cop bar takes an ugly turn for the gang when, instead of ducking away from an out-of-control piñata basher, the partygoers must instead seek cover from a barrage of bullets. The shooting appears to be a robbery, but Shawn thinks that someone was actually targeting Lassiter. The case may not be a piece of cake to solve, though, as the guys come up with a pretty hefty list of suspects.
Read on for previews of Eureka, JAY-Z: Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call, 20/20 and Hotel Ground Zero.
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Torchwood
Torchwood: Children of the Earth
9/8 CT BBC America
The entire human race could be wiped out in the conclusion of this thrilling miniseries if the prime minister doesn't deliver on his promise to give 10 percent of the world's children to that slimy alien race known only as the 456. Jack Harkness, however, won't let that happen without a fight. Still reeling from the Thames House tragedy, the Captain is determined to atone for his sins of the past and save the children — something he failed to do 40 years ago.
Read on for previews of Wizards of Waverly Place, Chopping Block, Eureka, 20/20 and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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Good Morning America, The Jonas Brothers
Good Morning America
7 am/ET ABC
The Jonas Brothers are certainly no strangers to ABC. This will be the sixth time the preteen heartthrobs have been on GMA in the last year and a half, and they premiered the video for their latest single, "Fly with Me," on the Disney Channel last week. Don't be surprised if they play it during today's Central Park concert as well. And if you've seen Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, you probably also caught it there. By the way, their new CD, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, is slated for release Tuesday.
Read on for previews of Today, Mighty B, Adam Ferrara: Funny as Hell and Don't Forget the Lyrics!.
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Ugly Betty
Uh-oh! ABC announced Tuesday that it plans to move Ugly Betty to Fridays in the fall, wedged between wacky neighbors Supernanny and 20/20.
A move to Friday is often a show's last stop before cancellation, but ABC Entertainment president Steve McPherson expressed confidence in Betty during his presentation of the network's fall schedule. "I love the show," he said. "I'd love to see it have a great run on Friday night, the way Ghost Whisperer has." He said he hopes that Betty will hold on to Supernanny's lead-in. What's taking Betty's place? Read on to find out...
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Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
8 pm/ET CBS
Ever since Jim's death, fans have been left to wonder where the whole Sam-Jim story line will lead. Tonight's episode seems to be moving closer to some closure as Melinda stuns Sam with a revelation about his identity that could leave the survival of their relationship with a ghost of a chance. — Bill Ecklund
Read on for previews of Good Morning America, Degrassi, 20/20, Battlestar Galactica and What Not to Wear.
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Lindsay Price and Andrew McCarthy, Lipstick Jungle
Lipstick Jungle
9 pm/ET NBC
Natasha Bedingfield guest stars in tonight's episode and drives a wedge between Shane and Wendy.
Read on for previews of the Sugar Bowl, Stargate Atlantis, 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs and 20/20.
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Zachary Quinto and Cristine Rose, Heroes
Heroes
9 pm/ET NBC
The "Villains" volume wraps up tonight as the Petrelli family falls further into turmoil. With Arthur dead, Nathan is on the fast track to filling his poppa's shoes as he continues testing the formula to fulfill his vision of a new world.
Read on for previews of 20/20, Two and a Half Men, Cat Dancers and Intervention.
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Diane Sawyer with Ashley Dupre, 20/20
Friday's ratings round-up:
8 pm/ET
The unspooling saga of Ghost Whisperer's Jim had 11.36 million viewers enrapt, dipping just 300K from last week's season high. 5th Grader (six mil) placed second, up 11 percent week-to-week, followed by Deal or No Deal (5.7 mil) and Wife Swap (4.78 mil). Both the CW's Chris (1.78 mil) and The Game (1.62 mil) slipped a hair.
9 pm
Taking a cue from NCIS, a repeat of The Mentalist was a warmed-over force to be reckoned with, topping the whole night with 11.6 million viewers. NBC's Crusoe, which is due to set sail for Saturdays soon (say that 10 times fast!), plunged 16 percent, to 3.5 mil.
10 pm
Regaining a strong lead-in, Numbers notched a 21-percent surge, winning its time slot with 11.23 million viewers. Placing second was 20/20's sit-down with "Spitzer girl" Ashley Dupre, which at 8.24 mil represented a season high for the ABC news mag. (Just leave a twenty on the dresser, thanks.) Lipstick Jungle (3.33 mil), which is on its way to a Fridays-at-9 slot, dipped seven percent.
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