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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Amazing Race 14
8 pm/ET CBS
Former NFL cheerleaders Jaime and Cara could become the first all-female team to win the $1 million top prize if they can overcome their third-place start tonight and their perpetual problems with taxis. Front-running Tammy and Victor look to be the pair to beat, but don't count out mom-and-son duo Margie and Luke. It promises to be a nerve-racking finish, with all three teams working on the final task at the same time.
Read on for previews of Celebrity Apprentice, Masterpiece Mystery!, Brothers & Sisters and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
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Question: I would love to hear more from you on the end of the Foyle's War series on Masterpiece Mystery! I thought that the final episode ("All Clear") was brilliant. The balance of the uncertain post-war future with the bright expectation of the war's end was beautifully crafted. The relationships between all the characters were played out in just the right closing tone. The entrance of Andrew after such a long time was a joy. Michael Kitchen's portrayal of Foyle perhaps outshone any episode yet — the mixture of quiet joy at Andrew's return and quiet remonstrance at how he had treated Sam was unmatchable. Even the little inside jokes and poignant touches throughout for those who've watched the whole way through (Foyle driving the car, the door closing behind him as he exited his office for the last time) were just right. I was impressed with how they managed to put so many different possible reactions to the ending of the war into one episode, without it seeming forced or contrived. ...
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