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What to Watch on Wednesday: Food truck hysteria on 'Happy Endings'

America's Next Top Model: British Invasion (9pm, CW) - The 18th season begins with seven American models competing against seven British hopefuls who were previously featured on "Britain's Next Top Model."

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - The team investigates when prostitutes are murdered in Atlanta and their probe reveals the killer isn't working alone.

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - Dave's "Steak Me Home Tonight" food truck becomes the trendy hot spot in town thanks to its new liquor license, but Dave (Zachary Knighton) is upset because his friends have stopped coming around. He thinks they are jealous of his newfound fame, but it's really because his signature drink induces erotic dreams in which he's the star. Colin Hanks (left, with Knighton) appears as himself.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - In the wake of the engagement party murder, Emily gets nervous while the Graysons band together. Also, Amanda's disappearance causes much speculation.

Face Off (10pm, Syfy) - The artists must modify an ordinary occupation into a character worthy of a Tim Burton movie, and three contestants face elimination. Guest judge is Catherine O'Hara. Meanwhile, "Beetlejuice" is airing at the same time on Encore.

Top Chef: Texas (10pm, Bravo) - A winner is named in the season finale.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Out with the old, in with the new

Survivor: South Pacific (8pm, CBS) -  The 23rd season begins in Samoa with 18 castaways, including returning players "Coach" Wade and Ozzy Lusth.

Barbara Streisand: One Night Only at the Village Vanguard (8pm, UNC-TV) -  Streisand is at her best in this intimate 2009 show at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City.

H8R (8pm, CW) - A new reality series in which hated reality "celebrities" (like Snooki and Jake Pavelka) try to win over the people who hate them. This will only make people hate them more.

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - The winning act is revealed in tonight's 2-hour season finale.

Buried Treasure (8pm, Fox) - In the finale of this short first season, the Keno brothers take a look at the possessions of a Georgia family hoping to raise money to avoid foreclosure.

America's Next Top Model (9pm, CW) - The 17th season is an "all-star" contest, bringing back losers from previous seasons for another shot at the prize. Nicki Minaj is a guest judge.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - In tonight's Season 1 finale, T.K. faces his rival (Terrell Owens) as the Hawks enter the playoffs. Also, Nico must decide where his loyalties lie.

Up All Night (10pm, NBC) - New mom (Christina Applegate) returns to work while her husband (Will Arnett) stays home with the baby. Reagan's boss, the host of a popular talk show, is played by Maya Rudolph. Next week, this will move into its regular 8 p.m. slot. Worth Watching?

Free Agents (10:30pm, NBC) - The premiere of a new workplace comedy about two lovelorn coworkers (Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn) and their ever-changing relationship. Starting next week, this airs at 8:30 p.m. Our take on the show.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Idol' visits Garner, hopefuls sing three

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Tonight we get to see Scotty's hometown visit to Garner, which "Idol" filmed aaalllllll day long this past Saturday. Then Haley, Scotty, and Lauren each sing three songs: one chosen by the judges, one chosen by mentor Jimmy Iovine, and one of their own choosing. We know Scotty is singing Kenny Rogers' "She Believes in Me" as the judges' choice. Some fan sites are reporting that Scotty will also sing "You'll Think of Me" (Keith Urban) and "What Hurts the Most" (Rascal Flatts) -- but it's all rumors at this point, no one who really knows is saying...

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - In the sixth season finale, the team hunts for a human-trafficking ring and J.J. returns to the BAU.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - The family gathers at Jay's house before going to Alex's middle school graduation, but they're in danger of missing the ceremony thanks to a perfect storm of problems: Jay tries to hide a cosmetic snafu, Cameron thinks Mitchell is mocking him, and Phil keeps reminding Claire that the kids are getting older.

America's Next Top Model (9pm, CW) - The season ends with the two final models shooting a CoverGirl commercial and walking their last runway before judges choose a winner.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - In the Season 12 finale, a rape-trial witness is murdered before she's able to testify, so Benson and Stabler look for links between her homicide and the rape case, and uncover some surprising relationships.

Happy Endings (10pm, ABC) - This show just got picked up for another season! Tonight, in an episode that seems wildly out of order with the others which have already aired, Dave moves into Max's place and in a moment of drunken inspiration, the two decide to track down the guy who spirited Alex away from the doomed wedding ceremony.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Ghosts and models are back in the lineup

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Tune in to see if Garner's Scotty McCreery learns the words to this week's song.

America's Next Top Model (8pm, CW) - The 16th season begins. That's about all there is to say about that.

Ghost Hunters (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 7 premiere,  the TAPS gang looks for the ghost of a hotel owner and also probes a tavern and restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Shedding for the Wedding (9pm, CW) - The premiere of a new reality show in which nine couples lose weight while competing for a dream wedding.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Jay and Gloria sort things out when a big fight between Claire and Phil has Phil in the dark about the reason for the fight. Also, Jay buys Gloria a karaoke machine and Cameron asks Mitchell and Luke for help with an important fundraiser.

Venom: Nature's Killer (9pm, UNC-TV) - This episode of Nova chronicles the efforts of two venom scientists to collect samples from the world's deadliest species before the creatures die off in order to study to the natural poisons, which could provide the building blocks for a new wave of advanced medicines.

Justified (10pm, FX) - A church bus containing a shipment of painkillers is hijacked, and Boyd is considered the likely suspect. Roots-rock singer Dave Alvin performs in a sequence at a roadhouse, where Raylan is having a tryst with Winona.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - An art patron (LuAnn de Lesseps, aka The Countess from "Real Housewives of New York") finds a body, and when detectives question the murdered young woman's good friend and associates, they uncover an antagonistic work environment filled with grown-up bullies.

Top Chef All-Stars (10pm, Bravo) - The remaining chefs break out the deep fryers and tubs of butter to impress guest judge Paula Deen.

NOTE: WRAL will air the State vs. Carolina basketball game tonight at 9pm, so if you want to see the two "Criminal Minds" shows, you'll need to set your recorder to start after the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" ends, or go online tomorrow. 

What to Watch on Wednesday: "Top Chef" moves finale to Singapore

America's Next Top Model (8pm, CW) - The 15th installment begins with 32 hopeful models in Palm Springs.

Hellcats (9pm, CW) - A new series about a pre-law student who wins a spot on her Memphis university's fiercely competitive cheering squad.

Dark Blue (9pm, TNT) - New back-to-back episdoes tonight. In the first, Carter and his squad try to wipe out a home invasion gang. At 10pm, possible crooked behavior by a renowned member of the black community rises to the surface when a young black man is shot.

Top Chef: Washington, DC (10pm, Bravo) - I'm a little heartbroken over last week's elimination, but there's a finale to watch so I have to let it go. Tonight is part one of a two-part finale, and the four remaning chefs -- Angelo, Ed, Kelly, and Kevin -- square off in Singapore. If Angelo (right) keeps making love to his dishes, he will most likely win the whole thing.

Psych (10pm, USA) - In the summer finale, a government spy seeks the help of Gus and Shawn to help prove her innocence after she's implicated in a crime. Franke Potente, Jon Gries, and Nestor Carbonell guest star.

Terriers (10pm, FX) - A new series about two low-rent private investigators starring Donal Logue and Michael Raymond-James. In tonight's episode they search for an ol friend's daughter. We have more on the show here.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Johnny Depp narrates Doors documentary

America's Next Top Model (8pm, CW) - In the season finale, four contestants are whittled to two, who then shoot a cosmetics commercial and walk the runway in an Anna Sui fashion show.

New Adventures of Old Christine (8pm, CBS) - The season finale has Christine at a surprise engagement party getting to know Max's friends, but she soon starts to feel intellectually inferior to them. Eric McCormack stars.

The Doors: When You're Strange (9pm, UNC-TV) - Johnny Depp narrates a new documentary about the rock group, the Doors, which includes lots of previously unseen footage of Jim Morrison and his bandmates.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - The families finally make it to Hawaii. Jay wants peace and relaxation but that is not in the game plan. Also, Mitchell and Cameron have very different views on sightseeing.

Mercy (9pm, NBC) - In the season 1 finale, Veronica helps some kids trapped in an empty building, and Aida Turturo guest stars as a psychic patient who makes a prediction about Sonia.

Did they find "America's Next Top Model" in Raleigh?

 

Last week, Happiness decided to get out of the office and go to the local search for "America's Next Top Model," at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Want to feel old and plump? Head over to a model audition!

We arrived early so the line wasn't long, but there were some lovely, leggy ladies waiting.

What to Watch on Wednesday: "Ugly Betty" says goodbye

America's Next Top Model (8pm, The CW) - There's a photo shoot on the subway, and judge Andre Leon Talley (Vogue editor and Durham native) harshly criticizes one contestant's outfit.

Human Target (8pm, Fox) - In the first season finale, Chance's former boss (Armand Assante) tries to convince him to come back to his old job, which prompts Chance, Winston, and Guerrero to reminisce about how they all ended up working together.

The Middle (8:30pm, ABC) - Frankie and Mike eliminate their cable TV to cut down on expenses, but miss it more than they thought they would (NO KIDDING!).

American Idol (9pm, Fox) - Two contestants out of the final nine are eliminated tonight, plus last year's runner-up Adam Lambert performs "Whataya Want From Me."

Ugly Betty (10pm, ABC) - In the series finale, Betty tells Daniel about her future plans, Justin and Bobby try to convince Hilda that they should move to Manhattan, Amanda mourns the loss of a loved one, and Marc is discouraged by his romantic prospects.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA)
- A BATF agent whom Mary has been protecting awakens from a three-year coma. Rita Moreno guest stars.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Rihanna sings on "American Idol"

America's Next Top Model (8pm, CW) - The models pose at a photo shoot with comedian Ross Matthews (love him on "Chelsea Lately") and then visit New York's Garment District. Don't forget, there's an open casting call for ANTM in Raleigh - tomorrow!

American Idol (9pm, Fox) - Rihanna (left) sings and one contestant is eliminated. 

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - The first witnesses Mary and Marshall ever put into the protection program are in danger after a break-in. And through flashbacks we see how Mary came to join WITSEC in the first place.

Being Erica (10pm, SoapNet) - In the Season 2 finale, Erica is desperate for direction as she faces big decisions in her love life and career. This is a pretty decent little show, but I never have time to watch it. One day, I'm gonna sit down with Hulu and catch up

Top Chef Masters (11pm, Bravo) - Season Two debuts tonight with a new crop of master chefs and no shortage of egos.

Raleigh casting call for "America's Next Top Model"

Okay ladies, if you think you have what it takes to compete on The CW's popular reality show "America's Next Top Model," then hoof it downtown on Thursday (April 8) for the show's open casting call.

They are looking for "females, ages 18-27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes and sizes" -- unless that shape and size puts you under 5'7" tall (then they're very sorry, but you can keep your petite behind home). There's no weight requirement.

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