Big Love
9/8c HBO
Despite what anyone else thinks, Bill is serious about running for the Utah state senate, because now he's in Washington, D.C., to solicit support from a Beehive State congressman (Perry King). But while Bill may be the cat's pajamas back home, he's no king of the jungle when it comes to dealing with a powerful lobbyist (Sissy Spacek). Bill may want to get home soon, however, because J.J.'s stirring up trouble and Barb's tone deafness on the reservation isn't winning over many hearts and minds.
Read on for previews of the NFC Championship, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Masterpiece Classic and Nick News with Linda Ellerbee.
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Golden Globe Awards
8/7c NBC
All that glitters is gold at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 67th annual gala, which salutes achievement in 25 movie and television categories. A party-hearty atmosphere has traditionally added glow to the gold here, and that vibe should continue with spirited funnyman Ricky Gervais as the host. The centerpiece of this fete features Hollywood heavy hitters Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio presenting the Cecil B. DeMille Award to filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The galaxy of presenters includes Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Jodie Foster, Jennifer Garner, Mel Gibson, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Julia Roberts. Set in the land of 90120, the show is broadcast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Read on for previews of Human Target, 24, Brothers & Sisters and Masterpiece Classic.
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Desperate Housewives
9/8c ABC
The way things are going, the Susan-Katherine catfight (er, gunfight) might come to rival the Hundred Years War — and don't look for a letup tonight. Don't expect last week's encounter with that tut-tutting motel maid to send Bree back to Orson, either, no matter how much of an affection-begging puppy he has been lately. But do expect to learn a little something more about the mysterious Bolens. And if you thought that Gaby was a bad mom last week, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
Read on for previews of Mad Men, Masterpiece Contemporary, Californication, Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew.
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Mad Men
10/9c AMC
Betty's slipping-into-senility father (Ryan Cutrona), who's become a bit of a nuisance around the Draper home, pushes Don's buttons, which leads to an encounter with the man of the house. Peggy also has a domestic issue: She's looking for someone with whom to share her swinging bachelorette pad. On the work front, a new client with money to burn has great expectations in regard to the firm, and Sal is handed a plum assignment when the director on a soft-drink ad drops out to shoot a picture in Hollywood.
Read on for previews of Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, Shark Tank, Jerry Lewis Telethon, Masterpiece Mystery! and HGTC Design Star.
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BET Awards '09
8 pm/ET BET
Relentless multitasker Jamie Foxx takes on emcee duties for tonight's awards, which honor musicians, entertainers and athletes. The O'Jays are this year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, and Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean receive the Humanitarian Award. The night, of course, is chock-full of music performances, including the highly anticipated return of Maxwell, who has emerged from a lengthy stay out of the spotlight. Kanye West, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and many others are also scheduled to perform.
Read on for previews of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Hung, Army Wives and Masterpiece Mystery!.
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