Pop Stand

Here are some highlights of what to watch on TV this week:

MONDAY

8 PM on Channel 29

House

Appearing at a school's career day, House (Hugh Laurie) breaks some rules (we're shocked, too)
by sharing explicit medical stories, so he's summoned to the principal's office. While waiting
outside for his appointment, he meets two fifth-graders (guest stars Austin Michael Coleman,
Haley Pullos) who try to help House understand how his antics keep him from showing Cuddy
(Lisa Edelstein) how he feels in the new episode "Two Stories." (14)

8 PM on Channel 23

90210

Emily (guest star Abbie Cobb) interferes with Annie's (Shenae Grimes) love life and her
internship at the playhouse. Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) hides her feelings for Max (guest star
Josh Zuckerman, "Desperate Housewives"). Ivy (Gillian Zinser) makes a new friend (guest star
Manish Dayal). Navid, Liam and Dixon (Michael Steger, Matt Lanter, Tristan Wilds) plan a night
on the town with Teddy (Trevor Donovan) in the new episode "It's High Time." (14)

9 PM on Channel 2

The Cape

The Cape, Rollo and Max (David Lyons, Martin Klebba, Keith David) must rely on Dana's
(Jennifer Ferrin) legal connections to help them find The Lich, while Orwell (Summer Glau)
struggles to fight the effects of Conrad Chandler's potent serum as she drifts into fantasy
sequences that reveal more about her past. Netta's (guest star Illeana Douglas) odd allegiance
to The Lich is clarified in the new episode "The Lich, Part 2." (14)

10:01 PM on Channel 7

Castle

While investigating the apparent robbery-homicide of a Big Apple cabbie, Beckett and Castle
(Stana Katic, Nathan Fillion) discover the victim was involved in a mysterious conspiracy. As
the stakes continue to rise, driven federal agent Mark Fallon (guest star Adrian Pasdar,
"Heroes") takes over the case, and the trio rushes to uncover the real truth about the victim
before it's too late in the new episode "Setup," the opener of a two-part story.

TUESDAY

8 PM on Channel 7

No Ordinary Family

Jim (Michael Chiklis) is overwhelmed by guilt after a bullet he diverts in a fight
inadvertently hits and grievously wounds an innocent boy. Daphne's (Kay Panabaker) boyfriend
(guest star Luke Kleintank) injects his paralyzed father (guest star Anthony Michael Hall)
with trilsettum serum he stole from the Powell home, but the results are disastrous. Joshua
(Josh Stewart) asks Katie (Autumn Reeser) to marry him in the new episode "No Ordinary
Proposal."

8 PM on Channel 23

One Tree Hill

The ladies plan a surprise baby shower for Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti), while the guys try
out for Jamie's (Jackson Brundage) basketball team. Julian and Brooke (Austin Nichols, Sophia
Bush) move forward with their plans to adopt. Mouth (Lee Norris) helps Millicent (Lisa
Goldstein) prepare for her first day at work. Robert Buckley and James Lafferty also star in
the new episode "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here"; Leven Rambin guest stars.

9 PM on Channel 23

Hellcats

Marti and Savannah (Aly Michalka, Ashley Tisdale) nervously brace themselves to see Dan (Matt
Barr) at Jimmy's (guest star John Reardon) wedding, but he still surprises them by showing up
with a new girlfriend (Sonja Bennett). Derrick and Vanessa (DB Woodside, Sharon Leal) face a
very tough relationship decision. Alice (Heather Hemmens) goes to see Jake (guest star Ryan
Kennedy) in jail. Gail O'Grady also stars in the new episode "Fancy Dan."

9 PM on Channel 7

V

Seeking revenge, Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) travels to Hong Kong on a mission to strike a
lethal blow against Anna (Morena Baccarin). Even after the Red Rain, Anna learns Tyler's
(Logan Huffman) phosphorus level is too low, so he might become useless to her. Diana and Lisa
(Jane Badler, Laura Vandervoort) begin to form an alliance against Anna in the new episode
"Birth Pangs." (14)

9:30 PM on Channel 29

Traffic Light

At Lisa's (Liza Lapira) insistence, Mike (David Denman) develops a warm friendship with an
attractive female colleague who turns out to be laid-back, sports-fluent and able to hang out
with the guys. Callie (Aya Cash) suffocates Adam (Nelson Franklin) by keeping him company by
phone on his morning commutes. Ethan (Kris Marshall) tries to put on the brakes before a new
relationship gets too serious in the new episode "All the Precedent's Men." (14)

10 and 11 PM on FX

Lights Out

At a personal and career crossroads, Lights (Holt McCallany) attempts a difficult comeback
both in the ring and in his own home. Stacy Keach, Catherine McCormack and Pablo Schreiber
also star in the new episode "Comeback." (MA)

WEDNESDAY

8 PM on Channel 23

America's Next Top Model

As Season 16 opens, the semifinalists travel to Los Angeles, where host Tyra Banks pulls off a
major switcheroo before the lucky 14 selected as finalists get to move into the penthouse. At
a posh estate in Malibu, the models meet designer/model Erin Wasson and walk a narrow runway
in a plastic bubble. Fashion photographer Russell James does a backstage photo shoot, then
Andre Leon Talley and Nigel Barker join the judges panel for the first elimination.

9 PM on Channel 17

NOVA

The new episode "Venom: Nature's Killer" follows two scientists who risk life and limb to
track down and catch some of the deadliest creatures in the world to retrieve their venom and
take it back to the lab. There, they will study the composition of the toxic substances to see
whether they might be transformed into lifesaving drugs to treat heart attacks, diabetes,
obesity, strokes, cancer and other ailments. (PG)

9:31 PM on Channel 7

Mr. Sunshine

Against his better judgment, Ben (Matthew Perry) agrees to join Roman and Heather (Nate
Torrence, Portia Doubleday) on a group date with Heather's sister Stephanie, but finds out
they have a lot in common … at least, until he discovers that Stephanie is certifiably nuts.
Alonzo (James Lesure) walks Crystal's (Allison Janney) dog in a dog show. Alice (Andrea
Anders) tries to impress her visiting best friend in the new episode "Heather's Sister." (PG)

10 PM on TBS

Are We There Yet?

Uh-oh, sounds like a "very special episode" to us: Kevin (Coy Stewart) becomes fascinated with
a gun he finds in Suzanne's (Essence Atkins) handbag just as Lindsey (Teala Dunn) is trying to
make a reality show about her family in the new episode "The First .45." (PG)

10 and 11 PM on FX

Justified

The hijacking of a bus full of drugs ends in murder, sending Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) in
pursuit of the most likely culprit: Boyd Crowder (recurring guest star Walton Goggins) in the
new episode "The I of the Storm." (MA)

THURSDAY

8 PM on Channel 2

Community

As Greendale prepares for a visit from the vice president, Annie (Alison Brie) competes
fiercely with Jeff, Leonard and Star Burns (Joel McHale, Richard Erdman, Dino Stamatopoulos)
in the school's first student election. Abed (Dany Pudi) secretly befriends a Secret Service
agent (Eliza Coupe). Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash, Yvette Nicole Brown and Donald Glover also star
in the new episode "Political Developments and Uncivil Disobedience." (14)

8 PM on Channel 23

The Vampire Diaries

Elena, Damon and Stefan (Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley) find they can use
Katherine's (Dobrev) knowledge to their advantage. A frustrated Caroline (Candice Accola)
finds a new way to get Matt's (Zach Roerig) attention. Alaric (Matt Davis) makes a confession
to Jenna (Sara Canning). Bonnie (Katerina Graham) and Stefan urge Jonas and Luka (Randy
Goodwin, Bryton James) to work with them in the new episode "The House Guest."

9 PM on Channel 23

Nikita

Amanda (Melinda Clarke) sedates Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) and grills her about the secrets she
suspects Alex is hiding. Nikita (Maggie Q) tries to help Alex but is double-crossed by her
contact, bringing her face to face with a startling opponent. A suspicious Michael (Shane
West) asks Birkhoff (Aaron Stanford) to investigate Alex in the new episode "Echoes."

10 and 11 PM on FX

Archer

When other members of Woodhouse's (voice of George Coe) famed WWI Royal Flying Corps squadron
start dying under decidedly mysterious circumstances, Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin) tries
to track down the killer while baby-sitting wee Seamus … so yeah, it's going to be a pretty
full weekend for our hero in the new episode "The Double Deuce." The voice cast also includes
Aisha Tyler, Judy Greer and Jessica Walter. (MA)

10:01 PM on Channel 7

Private Practice

Cooper and Charlotte (Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland) try to forgive each other after
spilling secrets in couples therapy. Violet's (Amy Brenneman) colleagues learn her new novel
will make their personal lives public. One of Sheldon's (Brian Benben) patients claims to have
multiple personality disorder. Naomi and Sam (Audra McDonald, Taye Diggs) treat a pregnant
teen with Down syndrome in the new episode "Two Steps Back."

10:30 PM on Channel 2

Outsourced

After an employee quits, Todd (Ben Rappaport) is excited to have the chance to hire someone
new, only to find that someone close to him has poached the new recruit he really wants. Gupta
(Parvesh Cheena) must find a way to pay back a dangerous loan shark. Sacha Dhawan, Diedrich
Bader and Pippa Black also star in the new episode "Take This Punjab and Shove It." (PG)

FRIDAY

7 PM on TOON

Hall of Game

Skateboard virtuoso Tony Hawk hosts the first-ever sports award and entertainment event aimed
at kids, which allows young fans to vote online in categories that include Most Awesome
Mascot, "That's How I Roll" (for most stylish athlete), "Alti-dude" (recognizing
alternative-sport athletes who spend most of their time airborne), "Dance Machine" (for best
celebratory dance) and "My Bad" (for best sports blooper or blunder).

8 and 10:30 PM on FX

Movie: The Devil Wears Prada

You thought your boss was difficult? A recent college graduate (Anne Hathaway) gets a crash
course in landing arguably the most demanding boss on Earth (Meryl Streep, who plays it to the
hilt) at a fashion magazine in this enjoyable 2006 comedy, adapted from Lauren Weisberger's
best-seller. The dismayed newcomer's job is made even tougher by a competitive fellow
assistant (Emily Blunt). Stanley Tucci and Simon Baker also star.

9 PM on Channel 29

Fringe

This sci-fi drama's twisty story lines may have reeled viewers in, but many hard-core fans say
they keep coming back to spend time with the show's complex characters. Tonight's new episode,
"6 Months Later," which hearkens back to last season's memorable "Peter" flashback episode,
revisits what was a very touching time for both the Bishops (Joshua Jackson, John Noble) and
Olivia (Anna Torv). (14)

SATURDAY

8 PM on Channel 29

Cops

A Sacramento, Calif., deputy is forced to unleash his dog to catch a fleeing motorcyclist …
who also happens to be carrying drugs. A bloodied man swears to a Washington deputy he was
attacked by a woman over the last cigarette in a pack. Three juveniles who were seen throwing
rocks from an overpass are grilled by both Illinois deputies and their own mothers in the
aptly named new episode "Morons on Parade No. 4." (PG)

9 PM on SYFY

Movie: Area 51

Faced with a half-a-shoestring budget, "Paranormal Activity" writer-director Oren Pell
utilizes the same "found footage" structure of his earlier film for this new chiller about
three curious teenagers who quickly regret their impulsiveness after they wander onto the
much-rumored-about Area 51 section of Nellis Air Force Base in the Nevada desert. Sandra
Staggs, Ben Rovner and Wray Featherstone star.

11 PM on FAMILY

Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Made by siblings Joel and Ethan Coen ("Fargo"), this 2000 comedy loosely was inspired by
Homer's classic "The Odyssey." It puts three escaped convicts (George Clooney, John Turturro,
Tim Blake Nelson) on the run from pursuers and toward considerable wealth. They seek a hidden
treasure, but many complications arise. The bluegrass soundtrack, honored by the Country Music
Association Awards, spawned a concert tour.

SUNDAY

2:30 PM on Channel 7

NBA Basketball

Two of the NBA's brightest stars are on display at the Oklahoma City Arena, where Kobe Bryant
and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a clash of
Western Conference foes. The defending champs got the better of the Thunder in their first
meeting of the season at Staples Center last month, riding 21-point performances from Bryant
and Pau Gasol to a 101-94 victory.

8:30 PM on Channel 7

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

James Franco … a best actor nominee himself this year … and Anne Hathaway co-host Hollywood's
biggest annual valentine to itself, as honors for achievements in film take place at the Kodak
Theatre in Los Angeles. Vying with Franco ("127 Hours") in his category are early favorite
Colin Firth ("The King's Speech"), Jeff Bridges ("True Grit"), Javier Bardem ("Biutiful") and
Jesse Eisenberg ("The Social Network"). (14)

10 and 11 PM on SHOWTIME

Shameless

Carl and Debbie (Ethan Cutkosky, Emma Kenney) are thrilled when Frank (William H. Macy) gives
up drinking, but Lip (Jeremy Allen White) warns them it won't last. Steve (Justin Chatwin) is
acting suspicious, but Fiona (Emmy Rossum) is too focused on finding a better job to notice.
Kev and Veronica (Steve Howey, Shanola Hampton) discover their new foster kid has a secret.
Joan Cusack also stars in the new episode "It's Time to Kill the Turtle." (MA)