TV This Weekend - Apr. 25, 2008

Tonight there's plenty on offer for science fiction fans. Saturday night catch Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima. Sunday night is the Big Brother 9 finale.

US television highlights for the weekend of Apr. 25, 2008 to Apr. 27, 2008. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted otherwise. TV This Week will be published Monday. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw.

Friday

Ghost Whisperer, Horror Show. 8:00pm, CBS.
A college student dies while filming a movie, prompting Melinda to investigate.

The Sarah Jane Adventures, Revenge of the Slitheen, Part 2. 8:00pm, Sci-Fi.
Sarah Jane, Maria and Luke are joined by new ally Clyde as the final battle against the vengeful Raxacoricofallapatorians' villainous scheme to destroy the Earth by draining the Sun's energy comes to an explosive conclusion. Note: another new episode follows at 8:30pm.

Moonlight, Fated to Pretend. 9:00pm, CBS.
Beth is kidnapped by the person suspected of murdering her boss, and Mick must decide whether to jeopardize his newfound mortality in order to rescue her.

Doctor Who, Partners in Crime. 9:00pm, Sci-Fi.
A woman named Donna Noble tries to find an old acquaintance, Doctor Who, and a strange woman, has a mysterious plan that they both want to stop.

Numb3rs, End Game. 10:00pm, CBS.
The family members of an ex-marine who is wanted for the murder of a serial killer are taken hostage by a gang of thieves in the military. Bill Waldie: Bill Nye.

Battlestar Galactica, Escape Velocity. 10:00pm, Sci-Fi.
Humans and Cylons continue to battle each other because of their different belief systems and deities; Gaius Baltar (James Callis) causes further strife between the groups about religious freedom when he talks more about his own beliefs.

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Saturday

Letters from Iwo Jima, 2006 movie, 3 hrs., 8:00pm, AMC.
Clint Eastwood's charged companion piece to his "Flags of Our Fathers" examines the World War II battle from the Japanese perspective. Ken Watanabe gives a commanding performance as Imperial general Tadamichi Kuribayashi, who led the defending troops. Kazunari Ninomiya. The film was a Best Picture nominee and Eastwood received a nod for directing the film, which he also coproduced and co-wrote the score with his son Kyle and Michael Stevens. Steven Spielberg also served as producer.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005 movie, 3 hrs., 8:00pm, ABC.
Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) concocts a diabolical plan to trap Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) at the Triwizard Tournament in the dark and enchanting fourth installment of the series. Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Eric Sykes, Timothy Spall. Directed by Mike Newell.

Saturday Night Live. 11:30pm, NBC.
Scheduled: actor Christopher Walken; music group Panic at the Disco. (Repeat)

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Sunday

Big Brother 9. 7:59pm, CBS.
The jury members question the final two houseguests and then vote for the winner.

Cold Case, Slipping. 8:00pm, CBS.
The 1962 death of a woman who was thought to have committed suicide is investigated after new evidence brought in by the deceased's granddaughter proves she was murdered.

The Simpsons, Apocalypse Cow. 8:00pm, Fox.
Bart joins the 4-H club and raises a calf to be a blue-ribbon-winning bull, but panics when he learns the bull will be slaughtered.

Desperate Housewives, Hello, Little Girl. 9:00pm, ABC.
Bree and Katherine decide to start a business together; Lynette tries to deny her feelings for another man; Mike learns the truth about his nearly fatal accident.

Family Guy, Former Life of Brian. 9:00pm, Fox.
Brian looks up an old girlfriend (voice of Harvey Fierstein) and discovers that he's the father of a misbehaving 13-year-old son---who soon moves in with the Griffins. Chace Crawford ("Gossip Girl") has a voice cameo as the ne'er-do-well boyfriend of a young widow Brian is trying to pick up.

Dexter, Seeing Red. 10:00pm, CBS.
The Ice Truck Killer leaves behind a horrific crime scene that conjures up a terrible suppressed memory from Dexter's past; Rita's ex sues for custody of their children.

Breaking Bad, A No-Rough-Stuff Type Deal. 10:00pm, AMC.
Walter and Jesse do business with a new partner-in-crime, but immediately run into "production problems," which necessitates a nearly impossible mission to knock off a chemical-supply house. Meanwhile, Marie throws a baby shower for Skyler and presents her with an unusual gift that shows a different side of the aunt-to-be.

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