TiVo Guide Week of April 6, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“The Hills” Lauren is thrown a surprise birthday party in the Season 5 opener, and she's none-too-pleased when Stephanie brings Heidi along. Monday at 10 on MTV.

“Saving Grace” The romance between Doug (Chris Mulkey) and Maggie (Kathy Baker) flowers so much that the couple sets a wedding date---but the big day is jeopardized when Maggie is attacked by a mysterious predator. Meanwhile, Leon's execution date draws near as Johnny and Rhetta passionately try to save him via a petition. And young Clay continues bonding with Leon's son (Malcolm David Kelley). Monday at 10 on TNT.

“It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown; Charlie Brown All Stars!” From 1974: Linus is convinced that the "Easter Beagle" will come with baskets of goodies on Easter morning, but his pals make their own preparations. Also (from 1966): "The Charlie Brown All Stars!" take the field---and leave it as losers, as usual. So everyone quits the team. His luck changes when a store owner offers to sponsor the team. That and the promise of uniforms lure everyone back. But there's one problem: girls (Lucy) and dogs (Snoopy) aren't allowed. Tuesday at 8 on ABC.

“Rescue Me” In the fifth-season opener, Tommy deals with his father's death and a new man (Michael J. Fox) in Janet's life. He also finds that Chief Feinberg, who has initiated a Section 8 procedure against him, is being surprisingly nice to him. Meanwhile, Sheila finds a new way to handle her problems; Colleen has a new boyfriend; and Sean, Franco and Mike devise a surefire way to gain riches and plenty of sex from the money Mike inherited from his mother. Tuesday at 10 on FX.

“Lost” Ben needs to atone for his past sins, so he tries to summon the smoke monster to pass judgment. Alex: Tania Raymonde. Young Danielle Rousseau: Melissa Farman. Wednesday at 9 on ABC.

“Criminal Minds” The team travels to South Padre Island, Texas, where a serial killer is targeting students on spring break. Adam: Jackson Rathbone. Det. Evans: Roma Maffia. Wednesday at 9 on CBS.

“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” Nick investigates a skydiver's death, and Catherine discovers a possible connection between the victim and a puzzling double-murder case. Thursday at 9 on CBS.

“Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire” In the premiere of this sword-and-sorcerer farce, freedom fighter Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire) reluctantly fulfills an ancient prophecy to lead the resistance against a corrupt regime's evil ruler, Chancellor Dongalor (Matt Lucas). Mandoon is aided by a band of trusty allies, including beautiful pagan warrior Aneka, the warlock Zezelryck and a half-human, half-swine servant, Loquasto. Thursday at 10 on Comedy Central.

“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” Wubbzy and his pals get their candy requests ready for the Easter Bunny, but then are shocked to hear that Easter has been canceled; Wubbzy wants to participate in the Flower Day Parade, but when he practices various skills, none of them work out. Friday at 1:30 on Nickelodeon.

“The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics” A look at Disney's live-action feature films includes interviews with actors Kurt Russell, Dean Jones, Dick Van Dyke, Lesley Ann Warren, Michele Lee and Tim Conway, plus studio executive Roy E. Disney and author-critics Leonard Maltin and Richard Schickel. There are also comments by former child stars Karen Dotrice and Kim Richards. Narrated by Angela Lansbury. Friday at 6:30 on TCM.

“iCarly” Sam develops a crush on a classmate, so Carly gives her lessons on how to attract him by acting feminine. Meanwhile, Spencer starts sporting his tuxedo daily because he thinks it's the reason why a woman he met likes him. Saturday at 8 on Nickelodeon.

“Naked Brothers Band” As the band's movie premiere nears, Nate has his choice of dates. But the event itself doesn't go off without a hitch: Someone with a grudge vows to ruin the band's big night, and Rosalina demands her spot back---after a new bassist has been hired. Saturday at 9 on Nickelodeon.

“Family Guy” Lois gets a job as a cable-news reporter. Her first assignment: an exposé of a certain liberal documentary filmmaker who's usually seen wearing a baseball cap. Meanwhile, Peter and Chris dream up a cartoon show to pitch to a network. Sunday at 9 on Fox.

“The Tudors” Henry sends Charles Brandon (Henry Cavill) to deal with the Catholic uprising; and while confined to bed due to an old jousting injury, the King takes a new mistress, Lady Ursula Misseldon (Charlotte Salt). Sunday at 9 on Showtime.