The bitch is back, people! Tuesday's episode of Melrose Place marked the return of Heather Locklear to the cast. The fans have been gagging for her, of course, but her arrival is doubly important now that the show is flailing in the ratings and still waiting for that full-season pickup. Does Locklear have the stuff to save the show... again? Read on to see how Amanda Woodward finds herself back at the Place, and weigh in on what you thought of her return.
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Merry Madagascar
8/7c NBC
NBC rolls out another holiday special, this time with the gang from the Madagascar movies. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett-Smith once again lend their voices to the crew of zoo animals stranded a long, long way from home. When Santa (voice of Carl Reiner) crashes into their island and ends up with amnesia, the animals decide to deliver his presents themselves. But saving Christmas isn't their only motive — they also see the magic sleigh as their ticket back to New York City.
Read on for previews of Melrose Place, Biggest Loser, Dancing with the Stars and The Prisoner.
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Monday, Nov. 16
8/7c
Gossip Girl (CW)
Blair calls in a favor to arrange a private concert with Lady Gaga, who performs in the episode.
Heroes (NBC)
Samuel (guest star Robert Knepper) learns just how powerful he can become and takes dangerous measures to reach his full potential.
House (Fox)
House's medical license is reinstated, just in time to...
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Now that Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has been fired from CW's reboot of Melrose Place, Jessica Simpson has come to her sister's defense, saying the writing staff is to blame.
Melrose Place: Simpson-Wentz, Egglesfield Out; Locklear In
On Sunday night, the elder Simpson sister tweeted:
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It's that time of year: The networks are looking ahead to January and their midseason schedules, but some fall shows will have to be canceled to make room for the new stuff. Here's our list of 15 at-risk shows, many of which have posted significant ratings declines. Others are expensive to produce, a little long in the tooth, or just aren't performing as well as their timeslot competition — or even other shows on their own networks. Read about the issues each faces and then weigh in on which deserve to stay — or go.
(We'll keep updating the list of renewals and cancellations at the bottom of the page, so check back for the latest scheduling news.)
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