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What to Watch on Tuesday: Katy Perry heads a night of sitcom guest stars

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - Sabrina is arrested at a protest for civil disobedience, but her two-week sentence in jail is made even worse by a prison attendant name Rikki (Katy Perry, right) who claims they're old friends.

I Hate My Teenage Daughter (8:30pm, Fox) - I thought this got canceled, but I guess it was just resting because it's back after a break. Tonight, Annie (Jaime Pressly) tries to set a good example for her slack daughter by returning to school at a local community college. A much better bet at 8:30 would be ...

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Bobby falls for Travis' photographer professor (Sarah Chalke, "Scrubs") and Laurie begins a romance via Twitter with a soldier in Iraq. This episode was directed by Courtney Cox.

Jane By Design (9pm, ABC Family) - In the first season finale, Jane prepares for Fashion Week but she may have to bail on her coworkers since Ben knows about her secret.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - In the Season 2 premiere, Oz has to sell Contra Security, but Cameron, Cash and the gang aren't sure what to make of the unhinged new boss (Megan Mullally).

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Lydia and Ruben probe the death of a nanny and the children who were under her care are missing. Also, John corners Tang about coming free about last week's shooting.

Justified (10pm, FX) - A shocking murder puts Raylan in a very tight spot and forces him to face past mistakes. Meanwhile, Boyd clashes with Harlan's corrupt sheriff.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Good Wife' and others end seasons

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Season eight ends with team members in grave danger as they confront the Port-to-Port killer.

One Tree Hill (8pm, CW) - In the eighth season finale, Haley and Brooke get ready to operate Karen's old cafe and Chase takes off for the Air Force.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - In the first season finale, the Chances recall the events of the year Jimmy turned 18, including Maw Maw kicking them out of the house, Jimmy's goth phase, and Burt and Virginia's belated entry into adulthood.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - In what is now the series finale, Cameron takes a reluctant stroll down memory lane when Contra is tasked with tracking down a cyberbully at his old high school. Mike Tyson guest stars.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - In the Season 2 finale, Alicia and Kalinda temporarily put aside their strained relationship to help prove that a client is innocent of murder. Also, in light of Alicia's separation from Peter, Will reevaluates his relationship with Tammy.

The Voice (10pm, NBC) - I hate this 10pm timeslot for "The Voice." I think it's no coincidence the show's big ratings drop last week coincided with its move to 10. Tonight, part two of the battle rounds as teammates are pitted against each other, with one being eliminated from each pairing.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Included tonight, a look at the Yankees and Rex Sox efforts to help Bridget Johnson, who lost her leg in an accident, and a profile of broadcaster Bob Uecker.

Also airing season finales tonight: "NCIS: LA" (9pm) on CBS and "Hellcats" (9pm) on The CW.

Fox cancels five shows overnight

Before I went to bed last night, Fox had canceled 'Human Target,' 'The Chicago Code,' and 'Breaking In.'

When I got up this morning, 'Lie to Me' and 'Traffic Light' had also been axed.

Not surprised about 'Lie to Me,' but I didn't realize 'Traffic Light' -- which has really grown on me -- was on the bubble. So that one was a little surprising.

The network also says it will not pick up 'Locke and Key,' a planned show which was based on a comic book by Joe Hill about a family that moves to a haunted New England mansion. 

Canceled: Fox kills three shows. Poor Christian Slater...

Fox will not be picking up more episodes of "Human Target" or "Breaking In."

The sitcom "Breaking In" was Christian Slater's third attempt at leading a hit TV show. Action drama "Human Target" has aired for two seasons and starred Mark Valley as a high stakes bodyguard. Both shows were considered bubble shows at Fox. Other bubble shows with worrisome futures are "Chicago Code" and "Lie To Me." Of all these shows, "Chicago Code" is the only one I'll miss.

UPDATE: Yikes, that was fast! "Chicago Code" has also been canceled. Dang it!

In other Fox news, NC native Jaime Pressly will head a new sitcom for the network next fall. "I Hate My Teenage Daughter" is about two women who were tormented by mean girls when they were younger. It's from the same folks who brought us "New Adventures of Old Christine."

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Modern Family' skeletons revealed

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The seven contestants (or "Scotty and them," as we say around here) sing songs from the 21st century.

The Middle (8pm, ABC) - Frankie's obsession with the royal wedding worries her family when she buys commemorative knickknacks and an expensive HDTV on which to watch the events.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Skeletons are out of the closet when Mitchell and Cameron covertly evaluate the family in search of potential legal guardians for Lily. They aren't exactly impressed with the parenting they observe: Jay using "tough love" with Manny, and Claire secretly taking Luke to a child psychologist. NOTE: All of the ABC sitcoms are new tonight and run 8 - 11 p.m. 'Cougar Town' is back in their normal 9:30 time slot and there are two new episodes of the very good 'Happy Endings' starting at 10 p.m.

Saving Pelican 895 (9pm, HBO) - A chronicle of oiled-bird rescues in the aftermath of the 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico focuses on the 895th surviving brown pelican as it endures the painstaking process of cleaning and rehabilitation before it can be released into the wild.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - Oz helps his childhood friend, NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson, with a security problem at his track.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan wants to know who is trying to kill him, and in the course of his investigation, discovers he is not the only target. Meanwhile, Boyd challenges Dickie Bennet for control of the Harlan weed business, and taps Arlo to assist him.

What to Watch on Wednesday: ABC goes for 'Happy Endings'

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The eight remaining finalists perform a song from the movies. What do we think Scotty McCreery should sing? Check it out and see if you agree.

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - A new sitcom about the complications that arise among a group of friends after a seemingly perfect couple in the group breaks up in a really ugly, public way. Do you take sides? Does the group survive? In tonight's pilot, which has some legitimately funny moments, Alex (Elisha Cuthbert, '24') leaves fiance Dave (Zachary Knighton, 'FlashForward') at the altar for a bare-chested guy on rollerblades. When the friends find the jilted groom at home surrounded by couples' wedding gifts, making gin smoothies, crying, and singing along to "Closer to Fine," I laughed out loud. I also enjoyed the various meltdowns at Penny's birthday party (Casey Wilson, 'Saturday Night Live'). Rounding out the eclectic sitcom cast is the requisite gay friend (Adam Pally), who "looks like Paul Rudd if Paul Rudd gave up" (according to his friend Jane), and an interracial married couple played by Damon Wayans Jr. and Eliza Coupe. There's a second  episode at 10pm. It's not groundbreaking, but it has a welcome 'Samantha Who?' vibe and it's definitely worth checking out.

Gun Fight (9pm, HBO) - The television premiere of a documentary looking at gun violence in the United States, featuring a survivor of the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre. Read more here.

The Franchise (9:30pm, Showtime) - A special peek at Showtime's upcoming (in July) behind-the-scenes documentary series featuring the reigning baseball champions, the San Francisco Giants. Here's more info and a video preview.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - Most everyone seems to like Christian Slater's latest TV project except for me. So I'm just telling you it's out there, not necessarily recommending it. Alyssa Milano guest stars tonight as a dentist intrigued by Cameron's line of work.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Uh-oh. Mags is "settling accounts" in the wake of Coover's death (at least Coover can be reunited with his murdered pet badger now).  Meanwhile, Winona is initiating divorce proceedings and Raylan is thinking about the future as well.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - R&B artist Kellis appraises a meat-themed Quickfire challenge, and Christina Hendricks (Joan from 'Mad Men') and her husband, actor Geoffrey Arend (ABC's 'Body of Proof'), put the chefs through a groovy 1960s challenge.

"Breaking In" could be just what Christian Slater needs

TV hasn't been very kind to Christian Slater, but I think with "Breaking In" (Fox, 9:30 tonight) he's getting out of his slump.

He's the name in the half-hour comedy, but he's not the focus. It's a team effort and it uses just enough Slater in just the right way. It's not yet a great show, but it's totally enjoyable and rife with potential.

At the center is Bret Harrison ("Reaper") as Cameron, a college slacker (again) and ace computer hacker who gets busted by Oz (Slater) who helms a firm that companies hire to break into their businesses and expose security breaches. Oz forces Cameron to join his firm or face exposure and explusion from college.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Christian Slater tries again

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The show, which runs only 90 minutes tonight, is down to 9 singers. They'll be singing songs from artists in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Don't forget to keep track of all things McCreery at our Scotty Watch home base.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - The premiere of a promising new comedy about a high-tech security firm that protects its clients by exposing their vulnerabilities. Christian Slater, in this third attempt at a successful TV series, plays the boss, who blackmails a perpetual college student/computer hacker (Bret Harrison) to be his intern. This is Slater's first shot at a sitcom, and he certainly can't ask for a better lead-in. Executive produced by Adam Sandler. Read our review.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Mags Bennett and Carol Johnson finally talk business, but with Boyd sitting in and Raylan standing guard. Earlier, Coover (has a creepier character ever existed on television?) overhears his mother talking about him to young Loretta, and he doesn't like what he hears.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - Family vengeance factors into a rape case in which both the cops and the suspect seek outside help: Former ADA Casey Novak (Diane Neal) assists the detectives, while the accused man recruits his cousin, 'Law & Order: Los Angeles' DDA Jonah Decker (Terrence Howard).

Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings (10pm, Oxygen) - A new reality series in which Hollywood couple Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott create dream weddings for others. Tonight's premiere features a dog-themed ceremony. Here's our review.

Top Chef All-Stars: Reunion (10pm, Bravo) - Andy Cohen hosts a reunion featuring the all-star contestants, host Padma Lakshmi, and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. I'm thinking this is where we'll see that fight between Elia and Colicchio.

Workaholics (10:30pm, Comedy Central) - The premiere of a new comedy following the antics of three hard-partying college grads at their telemarketing job, where the guys must go to extremes to pass a drug test. 

Top Chef: Masters (11pm, Bravo) - Stay tuned after the 'All-Stars' reunion for the premiere of Season 3 of 'Masters.' Chef Curtis Stone is on board this season as host (an improvement) and the season looks great. Our thoughts on the premiere.

Also tonight: The season finale of ABC's 'Off the Map' (10pm) and the premiere of a new reality series on Lifetime about life at a pagaent gown shop in a small town in Tennessee. 'Glamour Belles' airs at 10pm.

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