Beauty and the Geek by Michael Desmond/The CW American Idol, FOX, 8/7c
The top 12 have been revealed, and now the stakes are higher than ever for the remaining Idols.
SEASON PREMIERE ALERT: Beauty and the Geek, CW, 8/7c
Another season faces off nine beauties and nine geeks… but this time, they're not paired together to win the prize.
One Tree Hill, CW, 9/8c
As Lucas and Lindsay prepare to get hitched, Nathan and Haley's marriage is going down the drain.
SEASON PREMIERE ALERT: Gene Simmons Family Jewels, A&E, 10/9c
The third season begins with a bandmate falling ill, a lost pup, and Gene's lie detector test for a radio show. How do you top this episode?
The Biggest Loser, NBC, 8/7c
Only six players remain, it's time to raise the stakes… like bringing back former contestants to re-enter the mix.
Big Brother 9, CBS, 9/8c
Tonight the group takes part in a Power of Veto contest.
October Road by Danny Feld/ABC The New Adventures of Old Christine, CBS, 8:30/7:30c and 9:30/8:30c
Two new episodes tonight, gang. The first is about Christine going on a blind date with a younger man, and the second is about Christine coming to terms with Richard and new Christine buying her dream house.
NEW SERIES ALERT: High School Confidential, WE, 10/9c
Filmmaker Sharon Liese spent four years documenting the trials and triumphs of 12 diverse high school girls. I'd much rather watch this than The Hills or My Super Sweet 16.
NEW SERIES ALERT: Canterbury's Law, FOX, 8/7c
Julianna Margulies is back on TV as an edgy (think House in stilettos) defense attorney who tries to prove a possible child-killer is innocent.
SEASON FINALE ALERT: October Road, ABC, 9/8
This could be a series finale as well, so soak up this two-hour episode while you can. Stacy Kiebler guest stars as Eddie's ex-girlfriend and freaks out Janet.
Wildfire, ABC FAMILY, 9/8c
When Flame takes a stakes race, Jean thinks about returning to racing, which makes Kris more hopeful of returning as well.
New Amsterdam, FOX, 9/8c
Orlando Jones guest stars as a homeless Iraq vet who claims to have killed someone. John has doubts as he investigates—The case also brings him closer to the woman who might be "the one."
Medium, NBC, 10/9
Part 1 of 2: Allison gets an unexpected visit from her mother-in-law, played by Kathy Baker.
The Wire by Nicole Rivelli/HBO Saturday
The Essentials, TCM, 8/7c
Rose McGowan and Robert Osborne discuss old movies like "The Apartment."
Talkshow with Spike Feresten, FOX, Midnight/11c
Tom Green stops by to contribute to "Comedy for Stoners."
Torchwood, BBC AMERICA, 9/8c
After the loss in their ranks, Capt. Jack teams up with the Weevils to unleash a primal force to save the Earth.
Rachael Ray Feeds Your Pets, FOOD, 9/8c
A special edition of 30-Minute Meals where Rach whips up three dishes for her dog Isaboo, then visits a pet bakery.
Sunday
The Simpsons, FOX, 8/7c
Homer cheats on his diet, so Marge calls in producers from The Sneakers to get him into shape.
Aliens in America, CW, 8:30/7:30c
Gary takes Justin and Raja on a hunting trip after Justin tells him he wants to be a stay-at-home dad when he gets older.
Unhitched, FOX, 9:30/8:30c
Tommy tries to help Gator get past his new girlfriend's minor physical flaw; Kate dates a bartender with a strange talent.
Breaking Bad, AMC, 10/9c
Walt gets help from the PTA in embracing his new not-so-legal identity.
Dexter, CBS, 10/9c
The Ice Truck Killer leaves body parts for Dexter at significant places from his youth.
Dirt, FX, 10/9c
The Paris-Lindsay-Nicole rip off of a celebutante's DUI catches Lucy's eye.
SERIES FINALE ALERT: The Wire, 9/8c
It's the end of some damn good television. What will happen to McNulty?
Stargate Atlantis by Eike Schroter/Sci Fi Free Radio, VH1, 9:30/8:30c
Zach Quinto of Heroes and Kat Von D from L.A. Ink stop by to chat at KBOM.
SEASON FINALE ALERT: Stargate Atlantis, SCI FI, 10/9c
Season 4 closes with Sheppard returning to Atlantis without finding Teyla… and he's thousands of years in the future now. Eek!
Amnesia, NBC, 8/7c
Watch people freak out because they can't remember minute details about their lives. Good times.
Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search, CMT, 9/8c
The city of Denver is host to ten hopefuls that not only have to bartend and dance, but have to face challenges with a trainer and as singers.