TV This Week - Feb. 25, 2008

Tonight A Raisin in the Sun airs on ABC. Tuesday night Quarterlife debuts. Wednesday night American Masters looks at Pete Seeger. Thursday night Lost is new once again. Friday night Stargate Atlantis concludes a story.

US television highlights for the week of Feb. 25, 2008. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted otherwise. TV This Weekend will be published Friday. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw .

Monday

A Raisin in the Sun, special, 3 hrs., 8:00pm, ABC.
TV adaptation of the Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's 1959 play about a black clan's struggles on Chicago's South Side in the wake of the death of the family patriarch. Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald, Sanaa Lathan, Sean Combs. Film directorial debut for Kenny Leon, who also helmed the Broadway revival.

Welcome to the Captain, The Wrecking Crew. 8:30pm, CBS.
The guys have a night out to help Josh get over Hope, while Hope makes some new friends so she won't be alone on Friday nights.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The Demon Hand. 9:00pm, Fox.
Sarah breaks into Ellison's apartment in search of a missing cyborg arm. While there, she discovers a file on Dr. Silverman (Bruce Davison), a psychiatrist who once treated her. Meanwhile, Cameron takes a ballet class that may lead her to the Turk.

Cities of the Underworld, Viking Underground. 9:00pm, History Channel.
Host and explorer Don Wildman heads to Dublin, Ireland to find some of the hidden creations left behind under the busy streets, including burial crypts, a flowing river, pagan grave sites and tunnels for defense used by the Vikings.

New Adventures of Old Christine, Traffic. 9:30pm, CBS.
Christine promises to attend an important function with Mr. Harris (Blair Underwood), but she leaves him stranded when Ritchie's soccer game runs longer than she expected.

Medium, Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble. 10:00pm, NBC.
Allison's cash-flow problems prompt her to accept an offer by her longtime nemesis, defense attorney Larry Watt (Conor O'Farrell), to serve as his consultant. But Allison's values are tested when she has visions of Watt's client being guilty of murder. Elsewhere, Devalos and Ariel independently launch new ventures.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Romania. 10:00pm, Travel Channel.
Tony celebrates his pal Zamir's 50th birthday with him in Romania, where he learns about the country's vampire tales, Communist regimes and intense culinary experiences.

Paranormal State, The Asylum. 10:00pm, A&E.
No description available at time of this writing. Note: another episode follows at 10:30pm.

Jericho, 9:02. 10:00pm, Sci Fi.
Before a massive power outage, Jericho's citizens witness missile launches and receive phone messages concerning a shut down of the federal government. (repeat from season 1)

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Tuesday

Frontline / World, State of Emergency. PBS, check local listings for time.
A visit to Swat Valley in Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province, where the Pakistani Army is fighting Taliban insurgents, features the story of a Pakistani Taliban leader. Also: a report on the Russian presidential election examines the Kremlin crackdown on former chess champ and presidential candidate Garry Kasparov.

American Idol, 10 Boys Compete. 8:00pm, Fox.
The Top 10 male singers perform.

According to Jim, Goodwill Hunting. 9:00pm, ABC.
With Cheryl still in Florida, Jim decides to give their baby clothes and furniture to charity, but he has to scramble to get it all back when Cheryl calls to say she's pregnant.

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

The Universe, Unexplained Mysteries. 9:00pm, History Channel.
Numerous ideas and beliefs about the universe abound, and scientists try to separate fact from fiction for a variety of topics, including time travel and its relation to Einstein's theory of relativity and the possibility of life existing on Mars.

Back to You, Cradle to Grave. 9:30pm, Fox.
Chuck pitches in as a babysitter for Gracie when Kelly must honor an unexpected commitment to deliver the eulogy for a deceased anchor, who, unbeknownst to Kelly, had been telling everyone they were more than just coworkers.

Jericho, Jennings & Rall. 10:00pm, CBS.
A deadly virus has jumped the Mississippi and is heading toward Kansas, but the vaccine is being held up by the contractor, J&R. Meanwhile, Hawkins convinces Beck (Esai Morales) that the new government may have a hidden agenda.

Quarterlife, Quarterlife. 10:00pm, NBC.
Debut: A series following six creative twentysomethings as they build careers, relationships and friendships. In the opener, Dylan's video blog reveals secrets among her friends, including Lisa's fears and Jed's feelings for Debra. Elsewhere, a coworker steals Dylan's idea, and Jed and Danny shoot a commercial.

Parking Wars. 10:00pm, A&E.
Jokes fall flat for two people who try to get their car back from the impound lot, while Marilyn looks in vain for a good man during her ticketing beat; the day before Halloween Booters Elissa and Rob must deal with various pranks. Note: Another new episode airs at 10:30pm.

A Cook's Tour, Traditional Tastes. 10:30pm, Food Network.
Tony learns Moroccan culinary traditions from a British ex-patriot in Fes, including Pigeon Bastilla and Couscous with Vegetables and Salads; Beef Kefta Balls. (repeat)

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Wednesday

American Masters, Pete Seeger: The Power of Song. PBS, check local listings for time.
The 21st-season opener profiles folksinger Peter Seeger, whom the Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines calls a "living testament to the First Amendment." Spiced by archival photos and film, the bio features comments from Seeger, Maines, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, plus family members. Included: Seeger recalls Woody Guthrie; the Weavers and their blacklisting; Seeger's role in the 1960s folk-music revival, the civil-rights movement and anti-Vietnam War protests; and cleaning up the Hudson River.

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

American Idol, 10 Girls Compete. 8:00pm, Fox.
The Top 10 female singers perform.

MythBusters, Diet Coke and Mentos. 9:00pm, Discovery.
Jamie and Adam look at what happens when Mentos and Diet Coke are mixed together in order to explore a myth floating around the internet. (repeat)

Law & Order, Tango. 10:00pm, NBC.
Clues in the murder of a high-school girl point to a prostitute (Maria Dizzia) and her partner, and a war of words ensues as each accuses the other of the crime. Later, Connie deals with a staunch admirer in the jury pool.

Men in Trees, Charity Case. 10:00pm, ABC.
Marin discovers Cash's secret and soon all of Elmo knows, too; Eric moves in with Sara---and the two begin a "completely chaste" living arrangement; and Jane throws out Sam's favorite shirt as part of her preparations for their move to New York. Meanwhile, Patrick's continued amnesia (and his new personality) sadden and perplex both Annie and Celia. They're in "the same boat," Annie believes, but Celia doesn't like that idea at all.

Project Runway, Finale, Part 1. 10:00pm, Bravo.
After whittling the competition down from 12, the final remaining contestants head to the tents for one last challenge before season four's winner can be announced and awarded the prize of $100,000 to start a personal clothing line.

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Thursday

Survivor: Micronesia, That's Baked, Barbecued and Fried! . 8:00pm, CBS.
Another castaway is voted out of the game. Jeff Probst is the host.

Lost, Eggtown. 8:00pm, ABC.
Kate's need to get information from the hostage could jeopardize her standing with both Locke and Sawyer. (repeat of last week's episode)

Lost, The Constant. 9:00pm, ABC.
Sayid and Desmond run into turbulence on their way to the freighter, causing Desmond to suffer unusual side effects. Charles Widmore: Alan Dale. Penny Widmore: Sonya Walger. George Minkowski: Fisher Stevens.

Celebrity Apprentice, The Money Shot. 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, One More Try. 10:02pm, ABC.
Eli gets an opportunity to make wrong things right when he revisits an old case that he unscrupulously won for an automaker, but his efforts could be undone by a series of courtroom hallucinations. Meanwhile, Jordan welcomes two new lawyers to the firm: his daughter Taylor and a former adversary, Keith Bennett.

Lipstick Jungle, Chapter Four: Bombay Highway. 10:01pm, NBC.
Wendy arranges a posh movie-premiere party and enlists Victory to create a dress for the lead actress. Elsewhere, Nico comes clean with the gals about her affair as the lawsuit heats up.

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. 10:00pm, VH1.
Part 1 of 2. The season comes to a close with the celebs participating in an Outward Bound program, where they look to test their newfound ability to cope with personal challenges in a healthy manner. In the end, they return to their homes and families.

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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.

The Day of the Jackal, 1973 movie, 2½ hrs., 8:00pm, TCM.
Frederick Forsyth's bestseller about a killer (Edward Fox) hired to assassinate Charles de Gaulle. Filmed in England, France, Italy and Austria by director Fred Zinnemann. Michel Lonsdale, Alan Badel, Eric Porter.

Most Haunted, Matlock Bath Pavilion. 10:00pm, Travel Channel.
A visit to Matlock Bath in Derbyshire to investigate the allegedly haunted Pavilion that is home to a mining museum.

Stargate Atlantis, The Kindred, Part 2. 10:00pm, Sci-Fi.
The crew of Atlantis is surprised to see the return of Beckett and with little time they plan to rescue a crewmember gone missing; Teyla becomes a prisoner, but she discovers the Athosians that have gone missing at one of Michael's hidden facilities. Note: Part 1 repeats at 9pm.

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