Monday, March 23, 2009

TiVo Guide Week of March 23, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“House” A middle-aged single father who tests consumer products for a living and has been suffering unexplained blackouts turns out to be a sleepwalker. And soon his daughter falls ill as well. Meanwhile, Cuddy plans to adopt a child, but her birth mother falls gravely ill two weeks before her due date. Monday at 8 on Fox.

“The Secret Life of the American Teenager” In the first-season finale, Amy gives birth to her son and has a difficult time adjusting to life as a mom. Ricky takes a liking to fatherhood and forms a friendship with Ben; and George and Ashley surprise Anne by moving out. Monday at 8 on ABC Family.

“Crossroads” Shooter Jennings and Jamey Johnson perform together. Songs include Johnson's "High Cost of Living," "Between Jennings and Jones" and "In Color"; Jennings' "God Bless Alabama"; and Waylon Jennings' "Outlaw Bit." Monday at 10 on CMT.

“Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood” Oscar-winning animator Chuck Jones (1912-2002) reminisces about his early years growing up in Southern California and his nascent days in the cartoon business. Directed by Peggy Stern and John Canemaker. Tuesday at 8 on TCM.

“The Mentalist” The team investigates a string of murders at a financial firm's Sierra Nevada retreat. Tuesday at 10 on CBS.

“College Hill: South Beach” The cast members meet each other and explore their new home in Miami in the sixth-season premiere. Later, two housemates make a potential love connection. Tuesday at 10 on BET.

“Great Performances” A Royal Shakespeare Company production of Shakespeare's "King Lear," about a monarch (Ian McKellen) whose plan to split his kingdom among his daughters (Frances Barber, Monica Dolan and Romola Garai) leads to tragedy. Earl of Gloucester: William Gaunt. Edmund: Philip Winchester. Lear's Fool: Sylvester McCoy. Wednesday at 8 on PBS.

“Lost” One of the survivors goes rogue and acts alone, risking the lives of everyone on the island. Roger Linus: Jon Gries. Young Ben: Sterling Beaumon. Young Sayid: Anthony Keyvan. Wednesday at 9 on ABC.

“Important Things With Demetri Martin” In the first-season finale, Martin explores the subject of "Games." Wednesday at 10:30 on Comedy Central.

“In the Motherhood” A sitcom about three women with radically different parenting skills dealing with everyday life. In the premiere episode, Jane (Cheryl Hines) reenters the dating pool, but she's nervous about how much the rules for the singles scene have changed. Meanwhile, Rosemary (Megan Mullally) tries to take advantage of the perceived special treatment that pregnant women receive, and Emily's attempt to be honest with her young son backfires. The show is based on an Internet series of the same name. Thursday at 8 on ABC.

“Smallville” The magician Zatanna (Serinda Swan) comes to town and grants Chloe's birthday wish to be more like Lois, resulting in the two switching bodies. She also grants Clark his deepest wish. Thursday at 8 on The CW.

“30 Rock” As his 50th birthday approaches, a sentimental Jack tries to re-create happy moments from his boyhood after watching old home movies. Meanwhile, Liz's ex-flame Dennis (Dean Winters) returns, confessing about an addiction and activating catty friction between Liz and Jenna. Then there's Tracy, who focuses on fulfilling a childhood dream. Thursday at 9:31 on NBC.

“Suite Life on Deck” Zack befriends a cranky passenger (Gavin MacLeod) and teaches him how to pull pranks on the other senior citizens on the ship; London plans a trip into space and searches for the right companion to go with her. Friday at 8 on Disney.

“Friday Night Lights” Matt's grandmother has an accident; Tyra goes to Landry for support; the team is endangered by a new development; Tim sees changes in Lyla; and J.D. and Joe continue to clash. Friday at 9 on NBC.

“Dollhouse” Echo returns to school when a college campus is threatened by the outbreak of a deadly virus. At the same time, parts of her previous life are brought into focus. Friday at 9:01 on Fox.

“Kids’ Choice Awards” Dwayne Johnson hosts the 22nd annual celebration, which honors kids' favorites in film, television, music and sports. The Jonas Brothers are slated to perform. Among those scheduled to appear: Hugh Jackman; Robert Pattinson; Zac Efron; Queen Latifah; Reese Witherspoon; Ben Stiller; Amy Poehler; Amy Adams; George Lopez; Keke Palmer; Miranda Cosgrove; and Nat and Alex Wolff. Saturday at 8 on Nickelodeon.

“Nora Roberts’ Midnight Bayou” A lawyer (Jerry O'Connell) moves into a New Orleans plantation manor rumored to be haunted, and soon starts hearing voices and seeing apparitions. He seeks the help of an attractive local (Lauren Stamile) and her grandmother (Faye Dunaway) to investigate the manor's history, and together they uncover a century-old secret that links them all to the estate and each other. Saturday at 9 on Lifetime.

“Talkshow With Spike Feresten” Niecy Nash. Sunday at 12 on Fox.

“Amazing Race 14” The teams travel from India to Thailand on the seventh leg of the race. Phil Keoghan is the host. Sunday at 8 on CBS.

“The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” Pioneering private investigator Precious Ramotswe (Jill Scott) opens her Botswana agency in the series premiere of this adaptation of Alexander McCall Smith's novels. Precious gets help from an auto mechanic named JLB (Lucian Msamati) and her new secretary, Grace (Anika Noni Rose). Their first case involves a philandering husband, but Precious also takes a professional interest in a popular news story about a missing child. Sunday at 8 on HBO.

“Family Guy” Stewie fumes when he's unable to question "Star Trek: The Next Generation" cast members at Quahog's Star Trek convention, so he builds a transporter and beams them to his bedroom. "Next Generation" cast members provide voice cameos. Among them: Patrick Stewart; Levar Burton; Gates McFadden; Michael Dorn; Wil Wheaton; and Jonathan Frakes. Sunday at 9 on Fox.

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