TV This Week - Feb. 11, 2008

Tonight Sci Fi Channel begins showing season one of Jericho. Tuesday night Jericho starts its second season on CBS. Wednesday night Big Brother 9 starts. Thursday night Lost continues. Friday night Las Vegas has a two hour special for us.

US television highlights for the week of Feb. 11, 2008. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted otherwise. TV This Weekend will be published Friday. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw .

Monday

Jericho, first four episodes. 7:00pm to 11:00pm, Sci Fi.
Episode titles: Pilot, Fallout, Four Hourseman, and Walls of Jericho.

Prison Break, Hell or High Water. 8:00pm, Fox.
The escape attempt succeeds for some, if not all, of the escapees, and those who make it receive assistance on the outside from an unlikely source. But one escapee inadvertently leaves something behind.

Michael Palin's New Europe, From the Dniestr to the Danube. 8:00pm, Travel Channel.
Michael Palin journeys from Transdniester, a state broken away from the Republic of Moldova, to the Vaser Valley in Romania, where he joins 80 lumberjacks aboard a steam train, traveling to Bran Castle in Transylvania, the ancestral home of Vlad the Impaler.

Welcome to the Captain, Weekend at Saul's. 8:30pm, CBS.
Josh invites Hope to stay with him while her brother uses her apartment for the weekend, but Saul convinces Josh that it's a bad idea and offers to let the younger man stay at his "weekend retreat," which turns out to be another apartment in the building.

Cities of the Underworld, A-Bomb Underground. 9:00pm, History Channel.
Host Don Wildman travels beneath the sophisticated and technologically advanced streets of Tokyo, Japan to explore the hidden tunnels and facilities created to protect citizens from natural disaster; protection from WWII's atomic bombs is examined.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Queen's Gambit. 9:00pm, Fox.
Sarah's friend Andy enters his computer into a chess competition. While at the event, Sarah meets a stranger (Brian Austin Green) who shares a similar past. Meanwhile, Cameron undergoes grief counseling at school, and Agent Ellison tries to make sense out of the carnage resulting from a terminator clash.

New Adventures of Old Christine, Beauty Is Only Spanx Deep. 9:30pm, CBS.
Christine worries that Mr. Harris might dump her for a younger woman after a pretty waitress flirts with him, so she visits a plastic surgeon. Stan: Andy Richter.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, London; Edinburgh. 10:00pm, Travel Channel.
Tony travels to London and Edinburgh, meeting people, observing the scenery and sampling the cuisine.

Paranormal State, Woman in the Window. 10:00pm, A&E.
Once a part of the Underground Railroad, a family's historic home is haunted by a mysterious ghost, so the PRS offers their assistance; Ryan Buel and the team try to uncover some answers by investigating the old tunnels beneath the house. Note: another episode follows at 10:30pm.

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Tuesday

American Idol, Hollywood Round. 8:00pm, Fox.
Contestants endure a grueling rehearsal and audition schedule during the Hollywood round as they try to make the Top 24. 2 hrs.

According to Jim, Period Peace. 9:00pm, ABC.
Determined to learn why Gracie and Ruby are always bickering, Jim reads their diaries---and learns that one of his daughters is coming of age, and the other is extremely jealous that she didn't get there first.

Big Brother 9, debut. 9:00pm, CBS.
The ninth season begins with 16 houseguests entering the compound and being paired up with their so-called "soul mate." The eight pairs will play the game together, share Head of Household duties and be evicted as a couple. Julie Chen is the host.

The Universe, Supernovas. 9:00pm, History Channel.
A supernova is the breath-taking demise and resulting explosion of a star; the energy it projects catapults jets of high-energy light and particles into space; these bursts are super heated and emit massive blasts of Gamma Rays.

Jericho, Reconstruction. 10:00pm, CBS.
As the second season begins, a new government steps in and restores order, but tensions between Jericho and New Bern continue unabated and Jake will not rest until he kills Constantino. Meanwhile, Hawkins fears his nemesis is still hunting him.

Boston Legal, Glow in the Dark. 10:00pm, ABC.
After enlisting Alan and Denny to help her friend, who's suing her town for its decision to build a nuclear power plant, Shirley discovers that the opposing counsel is her college sweetheart (Scott Bakula), a fact that is not lost on Carl Sack. Meanwhile, Leigh (Mary Gross) warns Katie to steer clear of her boyfriend, Jerry.

Nip/Tuck, August Walden. 10:00pm, FX.
No description available at time of writing.

Parking Wars. 10:00pm, A&E.
Yolanda tries to help a young man whose car has been impounded, while booting team Garfield and Sherry have a miraculous experience on their beat; infuriated construction workers cause problems for Carmen on his ticketing patrol. Note: Another new episode airs at 10:30pm.

A Cook's Tour, Gone Bamboo. 10:30pm, Food Network.
Tony was enamored with Vietnam and he makes a return trip to visit Linh Hoang Dinh in Hanoi as he welcomes Tony to his home to celebrate Vietnamese New Year. (repeat)

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Wednesday

Big Brother 9. 8:00pm, CBS.
Another instalment.

American Idol, Week 4B. 8:00pm, Fox.
Auditions continue.

MythBusters, Viewers Special 2. 9:00pm, Discovery.
The first Viewer's Special was quite explosive as many myths were put to the test, but the fans wanted more, prompting the team to host another special; as Adam, Jamie and the rest of the MythBusters team search through the fan site for more myths.

Law & Order, Illegal. 10:00pm, NBC.
A peaceful protester at an immigration rally is killed, and evidence indicates the police are to blame. The case becomes a political nightmare for McCoy, who refuses to back down and is accused of pushing his own liberal agenda.

Cashmere Mafia, Yours, Mine, and Hers. 10:00pm, ABC.
Mia hunts for a sex tape in Jack's apartment; Caitlin and Alicia discuss child-rearing; Zoe rethinks her career after her hard work to snag a client seemingly goes unnoticed; lines are drawn in Juliet and Davis' divorce battle.

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Thursday

Survivor: Micronesia, The Sounds of Jungle Love. 8:00pm, CBS.
The two tribes learn that a person from each team will be sent to Exile Island where an immunity idol is hidden. As turmoil threatens the fans' camp, Amanda and Ozzy steam up the favorites' beach with unbridled passion. At tribal council, another castaway is voted out of the competition.

Lost, Confirmed Dead. 8:00pm, ABC.
The survivors begin to question the intentions of their supposed rescuers when four strangers arrive on the island. (repeat)

Lost, The Economist. 9:00pm, ABC.
Locke's hostage could be the key to getting off the island, so Sayid and Kate search for their fellow castaway in an attempt to negotiate a peaceful deal. Lapidus: Jeff Fahey. Faraday: Jeremy Davies. Charlotte: Rebecca Mader. Miles: Ken Leung.

Celebrity Apprentice, The Mane Event. 9:00pm, NBC.
The remaining stars must manage a horse-and-carriage business in Central Park, but it's a bumpy ride for one team when two members viciously butt heads. Billy Baldwin, Jenna Jameson and country artist John Rich make appearances, while George Ross and Ivanka Trump preside over the task.

Eli Stone, Father Figure. 10:02pm, ABC.
Eli has visions of World War II before taking on a National Guard soldier's custody battle with her husband, who is represented by Eli's fiancée, Taylor. Meanwhile, Eli asks Nathan for help with his medical records when his boss demands an update on his condition.

Lipstick Jungle, Chapter Two: Nothing Sacred. 10:01pm, NBC.
Wendy learns that an inflammatory novel about her is being promoted by her nemesis (Lorraine Bracco). Meanwhile, Nico's affair inspires her to make some changes at work, and Victory's business woes are offset by her new romance with Joe (Andrew McCarthy).

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. 10:00pm, VH1.
Patients are faced with the decision to either take to the program or discharge themselves. Later, the celebs' family members visit the facility and participate in group-therapy sessions.

Ace of Cakes, Mascots and Mice. 10:30pm, Food Network.
Duff and the bakery crew remake the Hoya mascot from Georgetown University; Duff makes a cake with a mouse wearing a beret popping out of French toast.

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Friday

Good Eats, The Case for Butter. 8:00pm, Food Network.
Alton Brown defends butter, despite the health enthusiasts prosecution.

Celine Dion: That's Just the Woman In Me, special 1 hr., 9:00pm, CBS.
The Canadian singer performs in a concert from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, featuring duets with Josh Groban ("The Prayer") and will.i.am ("Eyes on Me"). Other songs include "My Heart Will Go On," "Because You Loved Me" and "Taking Chances."

Las Vegas, Three Weddings and a Funeral. 9:00pm, NBC.
Thieves storm the Montecito and hold staffers hostage in a bid to pilfer a rare stamp. Elsewhere, Delinda dines with Cooper, giving her a prime chance to bare the owner's myriad mysteries; Mike's irate mother discovers her son got married; Casey's brother (Charlie Koznick) sets his sights on seizing control of the Montecito; and a staffer suffers a shocking tragedy. Singer-songwriter James Blunt ("You're Beautiful") performs. Cheryl Ladd guest stars. 2 hrs.

Stargate Atlantis, Midway. 10:00pm, Sci-Fi.
Ronan Dex (Jason Momoa) prepares for his IOA review, that will decide if he can be apart of the Stargate program, with the help of Teal'c's (Christopher Judge) advice; an attack on the Midway station begins when the Wraith discover it's location.

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