TV This Week - Feb. 18, 2008

Tonight Prison Break has a new episode. Tuesday night Frontline looks at "Iraq's My Lai". Wednesday night MythBusters examines MacGyver Myths. Thursday night Lost continues. Friday night Mr. Monk is still on the run.

US television highlights for the week of Feb. 18, 2008. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted otherwise. TV This Weekend will be published Friday. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw .

Monday

Prison Break, The Art of the Deal. 8:00pm, Fox.
Michael and Linc make their way to Panama City and their date with Susan B., but Whistler isn't with them. Meanwhile, Mahone waits for an appointment at a Panama City cantina; and McGrady and his father run into a roadblock on their way out of the country. Back at Sona, Sucre pays the price for the escape, while T-Bag comes to Lechero's aid and also takes stock of the new landscape behind the walls.

Good Eats, If It Ain't Broccoli Dont Fix It. 8:00pm, Food Network.
Alton illustrates the many benefits produced from the green vegetable.

Welcome to the Captain, The Letter. 8:30pm, CBS.
Josh invites Hope to dinner and tries to plan the perfect evening with a little help (and some bad advice) from Uncle Saul and Jesus. Joey Fatone has a cameo.

The Greatest Joke Ever Told with Lewis Black, special, 2 hrs., 9:00pm, History Channel.
Lewis Black heads a comedic extravaganza featuring accomplished jokesters Chris Rock, George Carlin, Robert Klein, Dave Attell, Penn & Teller, Robin Williams and Kathleen Madigan; they run the gamut from risqué to side-splitting humor.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dungeons & Dragons. 9:00pm, Fox.
The stranger (Brian Austin Green) struggles to remember life in the future. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to explain to Charley why she had to leave him.

New Adventures of Old Christine, Popular. 9:30pm, CBS.
Christine is accused of being a "meanie mom" by a new dad at Ritchie's school.

Medium, Do You Hear What I Hear. 10:00pm, NBC.
Patricia Arquette's real-life brother David Arquette directed this episode, which revolves around the kidnapping of a deaf girl. Allison herself is rendered deaf, as she gets an assist from Joe and PI Cynthia Keener (Anjelica Huston) in the case.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Jamaica. 10:00pm, Travel Channel.
Anthony visits Jamaica and samples the cuisine at fish shacks and discovers that the culture includes political strife.

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.

Jericho, Federal Response. 10:00pm, Sci Fi.
Power surges and downed lines cause fires to break out all over town, and the people of Jericho receive a message from Homeland Security. (repeat from first season)

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Tuesday

Frontline, Rules of Engagement. PBS, check local listings for time.
An examination of Nov. 19, 2005 incident in Haditha, Iraq, that has been labeled by some as "Iraq's My Lai" because of the deaths of 24 civilians. The report includes footage of the events from an unmanned aerial drone; remarks from Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps commandant; and remarks from Iraqi deputy prime minister Barham Salih as well as an Iraqi girl injured during the incident.

American Idol, 12 Boys Compete. 8:00pm, Fox.
The Top 12 male singers perform.

According to Jim, The Rendezvous. 9:00pm, ABC.
The kids demand most of Cheryl's attention during her visit, and when she and Jim plot a romantic rendezvous in the airport lounge, their plans never get off the ground.

Big Brother 9. 9:00pm, CBS.
The Power of Veto competition is held.

The Universe, Constellations. 9:00pm, History Channel.
Experts and scientists explore the numerous figures and shapes that people over the centuries have named and used for navigation; the zodiac sign missing from the official list of 12 is examined, and a star brighter than Polaris is explored.

Jericho, Condor. 10:00pm, CBS.
The Cheyenne-based government sends their president to Jericho as suspicions continue to grow about their true intent. Hawkins then uncovers incriminating evidence against them, and Jake joins the cause.

Boston Legal, Rescue Me. 10:00pm, ABC.
Carl helps Shirley's friend Andrea when she blames a company for botching the process of turning her mother's ashes into a diamond; Whitney takes on a high school over a student's untimely death; Clarence represents a woman who's suing her pastor after he ended their affair; Denny and Alan prepare for their Coast Guard test.

Nip/Tuck, Candy Richards. 10:00pm, FX.
After Julia finds out what caused her illness, the news rocks the office; Christian meets someone from his past who shares a revealing update; Sean's budding acting career creates problems which leave him wondering if his new fame is worth the price.

Parking Wars. 10:00pm, A&E.
After a rapper's promotional truck is towed, he faces several obstacles trying to get it back; in his own "green acre," ticket writer Brian wants the support of angry citizens, and Garfield's good day turns bad when he receives terrible news. Note: Another new episode airs at 10:30pm.

A Cook's Tour, Childhood Flavors. 10:30pm, Food Network.
Tony and his brother journey home to Arcachon, France to enjoy steak frites, fishermen's soup, waffles and he recalls how an oyster formed his career. (repeat)

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Wednesday

Big Brother 9. 8:00pm, CBS.
The second pair is evicted from the compound.

American Idol, 12 Girls Compete. 8:00pm, Fox.
The Top 12 women perform.

MythBusters, MacGyver Myths. 9:00pm, Discovery.
Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman and the rest of the Mythbusters team take on some of the unbelievable stunts and science performed by the television show character MacGyver, known for using everyday materials to do the impossible.

Law & Order, Executioner. 10:00pm, NBC.
A doctor attending a convention is murdered in his hotel room, and detectives discover he made a large cash withdrawal shortly before his death. Upon further investigation, Lupo and Green begin to suspect the man was not the killer's intended target, and another physician may still be in danger.

Cashmere Mafia, Dog Eat Dog. 10:00pm, ABC.
A charming multibillionaire tries to take over Juliet's company; Caitlin's boss puts pressure on her to produce a publicity splash during Fashion Week; Mia falls for a dog but doesn't pass the pet-adoption test; and Zoe tries to be the perfect mother.

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Thursday

Survivor: Micronesia, I Should Be Carried on the Chariot-Type Thing!. 8:00pm, CBS.
The fans and favorites apply war paint and engage in a physical battle that requires them to tackle each other in the water to win a reward; Cirie is torn between two alliances and must decide which one to join; the third castaway is voted out of the game.

Lost, The Economist. 8:00pm, 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. Flash-forwards follow Sayid. (repeat of last week's episode)

Lost, Eggtown. 9:00pm, ABC.
Kate's need to get information from the hostage could jeopardize her standing with both Locke and Sawyer.

Celebrity Apprentice, Quality, Value, and Chaos. 9:00pm, NBC.
The celebs are tasked with producing and presenting a live 10-minute segment on a home-shopping network, and both teams endure terrible rehearsals prior to going on air. Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. preside over the challenge.

Eli Stone, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. 10:02pm, ABC.
As Eli struggles to come to terms with the end of his engagement to Taylor, his visions convince him to help a former coma patient who wants to get his life back. Meanwhile, Jordan defends an old friend in a discrimination suit.

Lipstick Jungle, Chapter Three: Pink Poison. 10:01pm, NBC.
Wendy brings her daughter to an event in an attempt to diffuse the scrutiny of her home life raised by an inflammatory book. Elsewhere, Nico puts distance between Kirby and herself, and Victory introduces Joe to the gals.

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. 10:00pm, VH1.
The patients deal with their emotions after admitting their problems to loved ones. Some group members find the process empowering, while others contemplate leaving the facility.

Ace of Cakes, The Spy Who Caked Me. 10:30pm, Food Network.
Sir Roger Moore is celebrating his 80th birthday and Duff is asked to make him a cake; Duff and the team create a replica bedroom scene from "The Exorcist."

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Friday

Price Is Right, special, 1 hr., 8:00pm, CBS.
'Come on down!' Contestants guess retail values for prizes on TV's longest-running game show. Bob Barker racked up over a dozen hosting Emmys since CBS first aired the daytime staple in 1972, though it originated with Bill Cullen on NBC (1956-63) and ABC (1963-65). However, it was the genial, ageless Barker who really sold viewers on the show, which spawned several syndicated offshoots and a string of prime-time specials. When Barker retired in 2007, Drew Carey stepped in to ably fill his shoes.

Monk, Mr. Monk is on the Run, Part II . 9:00pm, USA.
After being falsely arrested for murder, a presumed dead Monk must find a way to clear his name; Natalie sets up a memorial service.

Most Haunted, Tatton Park Mansion. 10:00pm, Travel Channel.
The mansion at Tatton Park in Knutsford, Cheshire, UK, is probed.

Stargate Atlantis, The Kindred, Part 1. 10:00pm, Sci-Fi.
Humans living in the Pegasus galaxy fear getting sick when a strange illness begins affecting several residents; Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) is visited by the father of her child in a vision, and she and Sheppard go on a mission.

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