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What to Watch on Saturday: Stalkers, zombies and a 'Good Witch'

Stalked at 17 (8pm, Lifetime) - In this new Lifetime movie, a 17-year-old girl is stalked by the deceptive and dangerous father of her child when she tries to flee from him.

The Good Witch's Charm (9pm, Hallmark) - In the fifth entry of this magic-infused film series, Cassie (Catherine Bell, left) becomes tabloid fodder after an interview snafu leaves many wondering if she's a witch. Meanwhile, Jake (Chris Potter) investigates a string of burglaries in town.

Rise of the Zombies (9pm, Syfy) - The survivors of a zombie plague risk life and limb to find a scientist who they believe can save mankind from the walking dead (note: "the walking dead" lowercase).

The Dark (9pm, Discovery) - A team of biologists and wildlife experts observe the behavior of nocturnal animals. Possums!

Celebrity Ghost Stories (9pm, BIO) - Lewis Black encounters ghosts in a Michigan forest. Then he screams at them and they run away.

Pit Bulls and Parolees (10pm, Animal Planet) - A pit bull is saved from drowning in a canal by a young girl after it evaded Tia for weeks. Also, Tia must hire another parolee when twenty new puppies arrive at Villalobos.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - The Shins perform songs from their 2012 "Port of Morrow" album. Also, Dr. Dog perform songs from their 2012 "be the Void" album.

What to Watch on Saturday: NFL honors and great late night music

My Cat From Hell (8pm, Animal Planet) - Jackson Galaxy helps a woman whose cat attacks her roommate every chance it gets. I say, maybe the cat knows something she doesn't know. Also, some newlyweds move into a new house and then their cats suddenly no longer get along.

NFL Honors (9pm, NBC) - In advance of this weekend's Super Bowl, the NFL salutes its top players and plays in Indianapolis. Host Alec Baldwin is joined by celebrities and NFL stars, and awards are presented to NFL MVP, Coach of the Year, and the Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Pit Boss (9pm, Animal Planet) - The rescue of a severely abused pit bull turns dangerous for Shorty and Sebastian when the dog is frightened.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Channing Tatum hosts. Despite that fact, I will tune in for the musical guest Bon Iver.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Wilco performs from their 2011 album "The Whole Love."

What to Watch on Saturday: Meredith student competes for Miss America title

A Taste of Romance (8pm, Hallmark) - A movie about a classically trained chef (Teri Polo) who gets competition when a former fireman (James Patrick Stuart) opens a restaurant next door to hers. Though they clash initially, the pair soon strike up a friendship with the help of the man's precocious daughter (Bailee Madison). Check out Adrienne's review.

The Firm (8pm, NBC) - If you missed the two-hour premiere of this new drama last Sunday, and it sounds like a whole lot of you did, you can watch tonight. But just like on Sunday, it's opposite a big NFL game (AFC Divisional game on CBS).

My Cat From  Hell (8pm, Animal Planet) - Jackson Galaxy helps owners of a Bengal cat who disturbs the peace, and a cat who sneaks into an apartment.

Miss America Pageant (9pm, ABC) - Brooke Burke and Chris Harrison host the pageant, which is in its 91st year. Miss North Carolina, Hailey Best of Goldsboro, will be competing. Best is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts and currently attends Meredith College, where she is a vocal performance major. Best is also Miss Durham 2011.

Collision Earth (9pm, Syfy) - A solar event puts Mercury on a collision course with Earth, and a discredited scientist's weapon of mass destruction may be the world's only hope.

Saturday Night Live (11:29, NBC) - Daniel Radcliffe hosts and the music guest is Lana Del Rey.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Arcade Fire perform songs from their Grammy-winning album, "The Suburbs."

What to Watch on Saturday: 'My Cat From Hell' returns, Kelly Clarkson on SNL

My Cat From Hell (8pm, Animal Planet) - In tonight's Season 2 premiere, cat behavior expert Jackson Galaxy (left) works with a couple's aggressive cat who poses a financial threat to their in-home Pilates studio. Also, a man uses the unpredictable behavior of their cat as a reason (excuse?) to postpone his proposal to his live-in girlfriend. And how's this for cool: We got a chance to interview Galaxy on Thursday!

Fixing Pete (8pm, Hallmark) - A fashion columnist (Brooke Burns) receives an assignment to make over a sloppy sportswriter (Dylan Bruno). As the pair spend time together, they learn from each other and romance blooms, but complications threaten to keep them apart. Adrienne reviewed this.

Metal  Evolution: Grunge (10pm, VH1 Classic) - An exploration of the grunge genre and how its rise precipitated the downfall of telegenic glam metal.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Charles Barkley hosts and Kelly Clarkson is the musical guest.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Performances by Seattle indie rock band The Head and the Heart and British modern rock group Gomez.

What to Watch on Saturday: Some jerk sues Santa Claus

The Case for Christmas (8pm, Hallmark) - An ambitious lawyer (Dean Cain) defends Kris Kringle (George Buza), who's being sued by a selfish businessman for not bringing him the toys he wanted as a child. The case causes Christmas spirit to sink to an all-time low, putting the future of the holiday in jeopardy. Also stars Rachel Blanchard and Barry Flatman. (Personal note: I do not like the looks of that Santa.)

Jodi Picoult's Salem Falls (8pm, Lifetime) - A former teacher (James Van Der Beek) living in a small New England town is accused by some local teen girls of sexual misconduct, which brings his secret past to light. Based on a novel by best-selling author Jodi Picoult. Read the review here.

Walking the Amazon (8pm, Discovery) - A two-hour special following two explorers as they travel the length of the Amazon River. Along the way they encounter dangerous wildlife, drug traffickers and wary villagers.

Pit Bulls and Parolees (10pm, Animal Planet) - Two parolees are sent to Texas to rescue a pair of pit bulls that were injured in an encounter with a porcupine.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Jason Segal ("How I Met Your Mother," "The Muppet Movie") hosts, and Florence and the Machine is the music guest.

Austin City Limits Presents: Americana Music Festival 2011 (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Performers include Gregg Allman, the Civil Wars, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea, Mayfield, Robert Plant, and Lucinda Williams.

What to Watch on Saturday: Hallmark debuts a new Christmas movie

Love's Christmas Journey (8pm, Hallmark) - A young widow (Natalie Hall) spends Christmas with her brother (Greg Vaughn), who soon leaves town to conduct business for his farm. While he's gone, one of his children is accused of burning down a barn, and it's up to Ellie to clear his name with help from a handsome deputy (Dylan Bruce). Charles Shaughnessy plays a corrupt attorney. Sean Astin, Ernest Borgnine and JoBeth Williams also star.

The Pastor's Wife (8pm, Lifetime) - A movie, based on true events, about a beloved Tennessee pastor (Michael Shanks) who is shot to death in his home and the investigation centers on the victim's dutiful wife (Rose McGowan). Read our review.

Outlander (9pm, Syfy) - This science fiction adventure fantasy starring Jim Caviezel isn't new, but it's a Syfy premiere, so let's count it. It's about a warrier from space who crash-lands into ancient Norway and helps Viking tribes battle a bloodthirsty monster.

Saturday Night Live (11:29 pm, NBC) - Charlie Day ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Horrible Bosses") hosts, and Maroon 5 is the musical guest.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Miranda Lambert sings her hits, and Jeff Bridges performs songs form his self-titled 2011 collection.

Also ... NBC will air repeats of the season debuts of Grimm (8pm) and Chuck (9pm) tonight. Both shows debuted last Friday against Game 7 of the World Series.

What to Watch on Saturday: A Hallmark ghost story

Oliver's Ghost (9pm, Hallmark) - Eleven year-old Oliver (Nicholas Stargel) has a unique ability to see ghosts. When his family moves from the city to an older home in the suburbs, only Oliver is able to see the spirit of Clive Rutledge (Martin Mull), the home's previous owner. Clive tries everything to force Oliver and his family to leave, but in the end, it's Oliver, with the help of a neighbor (Rhea Perlman), who shows Clive how to finally release all his earthly regrets so he can leave the house in peace.

Welcome to Sweetie Pie's (9pm, OWN) - Miss Robbie leaves Tim in charge at Sweetie Pie's to plan her birthday party. This year's bash will include a reunion performance of her old group, the Ikettes.

Puppies vs. Babies (10pm, Animal Planet) - The King of Cute will be crowned.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - The Decemberists perform selections from their 2011 album, "The King is Dead." Also, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform songs from Welch's 2011 release, "The Harrow and the Harvest."
 

What to Watch on Saturday: Mixed martial arts and Hallmark

Cops & Coyotes (8pm, Discovery) - Three back-to-back episodes of a docu-series looking at the smuggling of aliens across the U.S. - Mexican border.

UFC Fight for the Troops (9pm, Spike) - A broadcast of the mixed martial arts benefit for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which takes place tonight at Fort Hood, Texas (the first benefit, which raised more than $4 million dollars, was in Fayetteville). The IFHC is trying to finance a traumatic-brain-injury treatment center for the U.S. Military.

Backyard Wedding (9pm, Hallmark) - A new Hallmark movie about a medical school graduate (Alicia Witt, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent") who returns to her childhood home to plan her backyard wedding. Her ex-husband and former neighbor (Teddy Sears) is also in town, and his presence forces her to reconsider her current relationship just days before the wedding. Also stars Ryan Bittle, Frances Fisher and Markie Post.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Alternative rockers Sonic Youth perform songs from their 2009 "Eternal" album, and The Black Keys, a blues-rock duo, sing tracks from the 2010 "Brothers" album.

What to Watch on Saturday: Miss America pageant & Gwyneth Paltrow on SNL

Miss America Pageant (9pm, ABC) - Reality show hosts Brooke Burke and Chris Harrison host the 2011 Miss America Pageant, which is in its 90th year. There are 53 women competing, including Erwin native and NCSU grad Adrienne Core. Core has already won the preliminary talent competition. Judges include Joy Behar, Tony Dovolani, Marc Cherry, and Marc Willis.

Behemoth (9pm, Syfy) - A new Syfy horror film starring Ed Quinn as one in a group of scientists who investigate volcanic activity and discover a giant monster capable of destroying mankind.

Saturday Night Live (11:30, NBC) - Gwyneth Paltrow is the host and Cee Lo Green is the musical guest. No word if the two will duet on Cee Lo's big hit.  

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - The bands National and Band of Horses perform. National does tracks from the 2010 "High Violet" album and Band of Horses does songs from the 2010 "Infinite Arms" album.

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What to Watch on Saturday: Jim Carrey hosts SNL

Change of Plans (8pm, Fox) - A childless married couple (Brooke White, Joe Flanigan) find their lives dramatically changed when they become the legal guardians of four orphaned children, three of whom were previously adopted from third-world countries. Randy Jackson and NASCAR's Jeff Burton have cameos.

Perfectly Prudence (9pm, Hallmark) - A follow-up to the 2008 movie "Dear Prudence," which advice guru Prudence McCoy (Jane Seymour) tries to protect her TV show from producers who want to revamp her image. One of the producers turns out to be an old flame (Joe Lando), and the other charms her naive daughter (Katie Flynn).

Celebrity Ghost Stories (9pm, Bio) - Ghostly encounters from John Schneider, Cheri Oteri, and Corbin Bernsen.

Saturday Night Live (11:30pm, NBC) - Jim Carrey is the first host of 2011 and the musical guest is Black Keys. It's only Carrey's second time hosting the show. Can that be right?

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - The Monsters of Folk supergroup (My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, and M. Ward) perform selections from their 2009 album.

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