TV This Week

May Sweeps starts its first full week so most shows have new episodes. Monday and Tuesday night PBS airs a special about the Mormons. Shark's season finale is Thursday night.

US television highlights for the week of April 30, 2007. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted otherwise. TV This Weekend will be published Friday. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw .

Monday

The Mormons. PBS (check local listings for time)
Part 1 of 2. Historian Sarah Barringer Gordon says of the LDS Church "that from the moment of its birth, Mormons were under a kleig light." This insightful documentary explores the religion's roots, from prophet Joseph Smith's 1827 discovery of the golden plates that formed the Book of Mormon to the cycle of persecution and exodus that followed the religion's adherents for much of the 19th century. Included: a look at the practice of plural marriage; comments from church elders and scholars.

Heroes, String Theory. 9:00pm, NBC.
Hiro is disturbed by the grim future he discovers where those with special abilities are hunted and considered threats to society. He attempts to return to his own time, but is caught up in a battle that involves a host of new and oddly familiar faces.

The Riches, X Spots the Mark. 10:00pm, FX.
Hugh discovers the missing money from the safe and suspects everybody, Wayne included. So Wayne, thinking fast to explain his whereabouts on the night of the crime, comes up with a story about a mystery Panco investor. Now all the Malloys have to do is find one. Enter libidinous ex-ballplayer Rudy Blue (Clancy Brown).

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, That's Italian. 10:00pm, Food Network.
Searching for great Italian food in unexpected places. Included: stromboli in a Las Vegas strip mall; a Tennessee drive-in where pasta is brought to your car; a Texas diner serving Italian sausage and peppers.

CSI: Miami, Burned. 10:00pm, CBS.
Horatio is forced to fire a member of his team when the CSI's personal problems taint an investigation in a case involving revenge and a scorned ex-lover.

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Tuesday

The Mormons. PBS (check local listings for time)
Conclusion. An examination of the modern-day LDS Church, including its missionary program; how its followers have entered into the American mainstream; Mormon theology and rituals; and how members who either challenge church doctrine or don't follow it may be excommunicated. Included: the church's views on homosexuality; and its stance against the Equal Rights Amendment.

NCIS, In the Dark. 8:00pm, CBS.
A blind photographer (John Billingsley) accidentally captures the murder of a petty officer, and the team relies on the man's other senses to help in the investigation.

House, Family. 9:00pm, Fox.
A 14-year-old with leukemia needs a bone-marrow transplant from his 10-year-old brother to save his life, but the brother develops an infection that not only prevents him from donating but could kill him as well. Meanwhile, House is criticizing Wilson about his handling of the boys' parents. And at home, House's new roommate---Wilson's former dog Hector---is chewing on just about everything in sight.

Boston Legal, Tea and Symphathy. 10:00pm, ABC.
Denny lusts after Judge Weldon (Gail O'Grady) when Alan defends her in a drug case; a sorority girl's expulsion pits Clarence against Jerry; Brad expresses a desire for a military wedding, but it puts Denise in a fighting mood; and Shirley helps a former HIV patient hold on to his most-prized possession.

The Shield, Haunts. 10:00pm, FX.
Shane's wife discovers his affair with Tilli, while Vic gets closer to the truth about Lem's murder. Elsewhere, Julien joins the Strike Team---now led by Kevin Hiatt (Alex O'Loughlin)---as Claudette assigns it the San Marcos murders; the father of a teen runaway offers to help Dutch and Billings hunt for the child rapist they're after; and a disgraced ex-cop (Carl Weathers) asks Vic for a favor.

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Wednesday

Jericho, Coalition of the Willing. 8:00pm, CBS.
New Bern begins its mortar bombardment of Jericho, and Gray is faced with a difficult decision: stand and fight or surrender and save lives.

Crossing Jordan, Dead Again. 9:00pm, NBC.
Jordan and Ivers join forces to investigate the unusual case of a woman who recently died---but who was presumed dead for six years. Meanwhile, Lily and Brandau (Ethan Sandler) scrutinize the death of their psychologist after the doctor dies during one of their sessions; and Lily goes into labor.

Lost, The Brig. 10:00pm, ABC.
Locke breaks away from the Others in an attempt to persuade Sawyer to help him get rid of a major thorn in both their sides. Meanwhile, a newcomer to the island has shocking news about Flight 815. Locke flashback. (Note: last week's episode is repeated at 9pm)

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Thursday

Survivor Fiji. 8:00pm, CBS.
The castaways compete for a helicopter ride and a white-water rafting trip.

Grey's Anatomy, The Other Side of This Life. 9:00pm, ABC.
Addison takes a leave of absence to visit old friends from medical school in Los Angeles; Meredith continues to bond with her stepmother (Mare Winningham); Cristina reluctantly plans her wedding with the assistance of her mother (Tsai Chin) and Burke's mom (Diahann Carroll); and Derek must perform emergency surgery on Ava (Elizabeth Reaser) while Alex continues to lend emotional support.

Shark, Wayne's World 2: Revenge of the Shark. 10:00pm, CBS.
The first season concludes with Sebastian trying to draw suspected serial killer Wayne Callison (Billy Campbell), who won an acquittal in an earlier case, out of hiding in order to get a second chance at justice.

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Friday

Ghost Whisperer, The Prophet. 8:00pm, CBS.
Part 1 of 2. A ghostly prophet (Vivian Wu) shows ominous visions to Melinda, who is concerned because Gabriel continues to stay in town.

Bones, The Man in the Bear. 9:00pm, Fox.
A human arm is found inside a bear's stomach, and Brennan and Booth learn that ritualistic cannibalism was involved. (repeat)

Numb3rs, Under Pressure. 10:00pm, CBS.
Don and his FBI team investigate a possible terrorist attack on Los Angeles after they learn that a deadly substance may be in the city's water supply.

Painkiller Jane, Catch Me if You Can. 10:00pm, Sci Fi Channel.
A psychic Neuro contacts Jane via DVD, warning her that people from her unit will die on the day they try to arrest him. Later, the team is disturbed by the psychic's purchases.

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