TiVo Guide Week of October 12, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“CSI: Miami” A hated Miami investor who lost many people's life savings is murdered. The CSIs search for the killer along with the dead man's hidden treasure. Monday at 10 on CBS.

“Rachel Zoe Project” In the Season 2 finale, Rachel tries to balance her stressful workload, which includes a high-end fashion shoot and the launch of her brand. But more stress comes in the form of a disenchanted Taylor, who threatens to walk away from Team Zoe for good, triggering a relapse of Rachel's vertigo. Monday at 10 on Bravo.

“Hell’s Kitchen” Chef Gordon Ramsay picks a winner in the Season 6 finale following the final dinner challenge, but first there's another dinner challenge to pare the field to two. And before that, the three remaining chefs must prepare dishes from around the world that are judged by an international panel of culinary experts. The challenge winner's family gets to sample those recipes, prepared by executive chefs. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

“NCIS: Los Angeles” Search and Destroy Tuesday at 9 on CBS.

“Cougar Town” Jules is irked when Grayson doesn't return her compliment on his physical appearance; Ellie bemoans the loss of her looks since her son's birth; Bobby and Travis look for common ground as father and son. Wednesday at 9:30 on ABC.

“Nip/Tuck” As Season 6 begins, Christian has news for Liz and the economic downturn has hit McNamara/Troy hard. But the boys might have found a lifesaver in Dr. Mike Hamoui (Mario Lopez), who's now in L.A. and has found a very profitable niche specialty. Meanwhile, Sean's relationship with Teddy Rowe (now played by Rose McGowan) has blossomed, and Matt, who's down on his luck, takes up mime. Roger Payne: Barry Bostwick. Voice of Authority: Linda Hunt. Wednesday at 10 on FX.

“Survivor: Samoa” The tribes participate in a challenge that requires them to eat unusual food items, such as sea-slug guts, and a torrential rainstorm leaves everyone wet and cold. At tribal council, another castaway is voted out of the game. Thursday at 8 on CBS.

“Community” Señor Chang tries to weed out a cheater by threatening to flunk the whole Spanish class. After someone confesses, Jeff comes to the aid of the accused. Elsewhere, Annie asks Pierce to compose a song for the school. Thursday at 8 on NBC.

“Saturday Night Live” Gerard Butler hosts. Shakira is the music guest. Saturday at 11:29 on NBC.

“Desperate Housewives” Katherine is falling apart after losing Mike, and Bree comes to her aid; the attention that John Rowland (Jesse Metcalfe) is showing Ana is getting to Gaby; Lynette tells her family to do more around the house; Susan learns that Julie is keeping secrets from her; and Angie throws a party for her son, Danny. Sunday at 9 on ABC.

“Californication” Hank has problems with Becca's decidedly adult fashion sense and feels the need to address the issue; Hank and Charlie head to a strip joint to scope out a student who may be moonlighting there; an unexpected stumbling block affects the sale of Charlie and Marcy's house. Sunday at 10 on Showtime.