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What to Watch on Wednesday: A new true-crime series from ABC

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - John Ross resorts to blackmail to gain leverage on a family member, but J.R. deals with the development in his own inimitable style. Meanwhile, Christopher tries to choose between two women.

Hollywood Exes (9pm, VH1) - The ex-wives of Eddie Murphy, Jose Canseco, Will Smith, Prince and R. Kelly debut their own "real housewives" type series.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Evan meets a bright scientist with a  mysterious history and Hank tends to a young pair who are planning an unusual fundraiser. Also, Eddie returns to the Hamptons to repair the rift between his sons.

Final Witness (10pm, ABC) - A new true-crime series in which real murder cases are reenacted and told from the victim's point of view. The first story spotlights the 2008 slayings of three members of the Caffey family of East Texas, and is told from the "imagined vantage point" of the slain mother. The production value is higher than most true-crime shows, but it's a bit eerie to hear a murder narrated by the "voice" of one of the victims. The story is helped along by comments from survivors, witnesses, detectives and attorneys. If you experience deja-vu while watching, it's because this first episode -- "The Kids Aren't Alright" -- originally aired as a backdoor pilot in 2010.

School Spirits (10pm, Syfy) - A former student's spooky experiences in a dorm room at the State University of New York are recalled.

The Real World: St. Thomas (10pm, MTV) - Season 27 (I'm old!) features seven strangers on the island of St. Thomas. It doesn't take long for one roommate to feel left out as he falls for a girl who is already falling for someone else. MTV had a casting call in Raleigh for this show, but no locals are in the cast.

Around the World in 80 Plates (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs face Alvin "The Demon Chef" Leung, known for his innovative culinary creations.

What to Watch on Wednesday: J.R. and Bobby are back on TNT's 'Dallas'

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - Cue the music! TNT launches a continuation of the iconic 1978-91 drama series, crossing generations of Ewings as they battle for power, love and oil at the Southfork ranch. In tonight's premiere, family members gather for a wedding, but simmering rivalries surface due to secret oil drilling. J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen are all here, as Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray reprise their respective roles from the original show. A second episode airs at 10:15 so make sure your DVR gets them both! Adrienne has a review.

Thorne (9pm, Encore) - Detective Inspector Tom Thorne (David Morrissey) finds himself on the hunt for two serial killers who appear to be working together. Sandra Oh stars as a tough detective dealing with a drug problem.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Jill's nephew acts out at summer camp, and Hank suspects there's more to his behavior than meets the eye. Elsewhere, Evan sees a potential client in a lonely young heiress.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani helps a roller-derby star get to the bottom of her collapse. Elsewhere, Ray Jay navigates relationship woes and T.K. must prove he can run or risk losing his bonus.

Around the World in 80 Plates (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs head to Bologna, Italy, where they prepare tortellini. Drama unfolds when simmering anger between two cooks heats to a high boil. Paul Bartolotta is the local food expert.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Justin Silver helps 'Dogs in the City'

Dogs in the City (8pm, CBS) - A new series in which canine expert Justin Silver (right) helps dog owners with their doggie problems. Tonight, Justin tries to help an obese dog lose weight, and works with a celebrity skateboarding bulldog who is driving a wedge between its owners.

Hatfields & McCoys (9pm, History Channel) - In the conclusion, the Hatfields are forced deeper into the mountains and the fighting between the two families peaks in a New Year's Day battle.

America's Next Top Model: British Invasion (9pm, CW) - The 18th season concludes with the final models shooting a Covergirl commercial and one of them suffering a panic attack. Ultimately, a winner is selected.

Restaurant Impossible (10pm, Food) - Memphis barbecue joint, Pollard's Bar-B-Que, experiences growing pains after switching from a take-out operation to a full-scale eat-in restaurant.

Around the World in 80 Plates (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs descend on Marrakech, and the perilous trip means high drama -- including accusations of kitchen sabotage.

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - Victoria's plans to bring her canceled soap, "Edge of Tomorrow," back to life in the digital age hinges on the series creator's approval and participation from the actor who played her character's husband on the show.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Revenge' looks back to 2002

Nature: The White Lions (8pm, UNC-TV) - The experiences of two white lion cub sisters in South Africa's Kruger National Park are chronicled. Due to their inability to blend in with their surroundings, the critters face a tougher life than their tawny kin.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Oh no, another travel episode. The entire Pritchett family goes to Disneyland.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - An episode set in 2002 focuses on a young, reckless Amanda before she transformed into Emily. Nolan persuades her to read her dad's journals, which serve as a catalyst for her to spy on the Graysons and develop a plan to get justice for her father.

CSI (10pm, CBS) - The 12th season concludes with the CSIs investigating the murders of three people whose bodies are found a few blocks away from the site of a campaign dinner.

Around the World in 80 Plates (10pm, Bravo) - A new reality series in which twelve chefs compete in a globe-spanning culinary race. The premiere episode's destination is London, where players learn about regional food culture and participate in a pub crawl. Nigella Lawson appears.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - Detectives investigate a string of hate crimes against gay men, and the victims include the new fiance of Fin's son.

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