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What to Watch on Sunday: Finales for 'Amazing Race,' 'Brothers & Sisters'

Amazing Race: Unfinished Business (8pm, ABC) - The final four teams race through Rio de Janeiro before heading to the finish line in the Florida Keys.

Celebrity Apprentice (8pm, NBC) - Donald Trump is punishing America over last week's Osama bin Laden interruption by inflicting a 3-hour show on us tonight. Three hours! And it's not even the finale. But -- there are some name brand guest stars, like Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan, and Jim Cramer. And also, one of the celebrities goes missing during a challenge. Money on LaToya.

Bob's Burgers (8:30pm, Fox) - While mold is being removed from the restaurant, Linda and Bob go on a double date with Mort and a female mortician voiced by Amy Sedaris.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - In the fifth season finale, a surprise guest shows up at Sarah and Luc's wedding (right), and Kitty (remember her?) faces a tough decision. Directed by Ken Olin. The future of this show is uncertain, Walker fans...

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - The police discover more about Rosie's activities on the night of her murder, and Mitch begins to wonder about the direction of the police department's investigation. Yeah, yeah, yeah, but did Stan kill that teacher!?!??!

Treme (10pm, HBO) - Toni's investigation of a post-Katrina casualty gets more confusing at every turn, and a routine closing at the bar for LaDonna becomes a disaster. Also, Sonny turns to another musician for help when his home is vandalized.

CSI: Miami (10pm, CBS) - The ninth season ends with Horatio capturing the last prisoner who escaped months earlier from a Miami jail, but the convict's transport plane crashes and the CSIs learn the fugitive is planning much more than a getaway.

What to Watch on Sunday: Goren and Eames return to "L&O:CI"

Madagascar (8pm, Animal Planet) - A new Animal Planet special in which conservationists examine the biodiversity of Madagascar and its unique plants and animals. Lemurs!!!

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The Season 2 finale features Tim White, the chancellor of University of California, who works undercover on his own campus.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm, USA) - Goren and Eames are back for the final season! In tonight's Season 10 premiere, the two beloved detectives team up to investigate the death of a call girl that takes a weird turn with a Charlie Sheen-type character (played by Jay Mohr). The probe soon leads to a hard-partying designer and the heads of a fashion house, who may have gone to great lengths to protect the business.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - On one hand, Donald Trump. On the other hand, NeNe Leakes to Star Jones: "You talked a good game, now bring your street game. Now, where's Barbara Walters?" I'm sorry. I have to watch.

Who Killed Chandra Levy (9pm, TLC) - TLC calls this a "docudrama" about the 2001 disappearance and death of Washington, D.C. intern Chandra Levy.

South Riding (9pm, UNC-TV) - 'Upstairs Downstairs' just ended and already Masterpiece Theatre has a new three-part series to keep us hungry for British culture. Tonight is part one of an adaptation of Winifred Holtby's 1936 novel about a teacher (Maxwell Martin, left)) who returns home to Yorkshire to apply for the headmistress position at a girls' school, and butts heads with a landowner (David Morrissey) who dislikes her social agenda and pacifist views. You can watch a preview of 'South Riding' at PBS.org.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - In the Season 4 premiere, Mary seeks help from a witness to help clear Brandi of grand theft auto charges.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - A suspect's family, neighbors and friends are grilled by Sarah and  Holder. Rosie's funeral is held, and Stan intensifies his own investigation into his daughter's murder.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Sarah confronts Brody over the fact that he's her real father, which creates a dilemma for Nora, who is in love with him.

Treme (10pm, HBO) - Toni helps a Massachusetts man who wants to know what happened to his son after Katrina, and Albert plans to cook a Thanksgiving turkey whether or not he has a place to do it.

What to Watch on Sunday: Fantasy series 'Game of Thrones' hits HBO

Game of Thrones (9pm, HBO) - Winter is coming. In the premiere of this 10-episode adaptation of author George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" medieval fantasies, King Robert Baratheon (Mark Addy) journeys north to offer Lord Ned Stark (Sean Bean, right) an important position in his court after the death of a trusted mentor. Meanwhile, the exiled Prince Viserys Targaryen (Harry Lloyd) uses his sister, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), as a pawn in his plot to return to power. If you need some help, here's a background primer from Salon.com (but beware of spoilers).

TV Land Awards (9pm, TV Land) - In the ninth annual ceremony, Regis Philbin receives the Legend Award, 'Facts of Life' gets the Pop Culture Award, and 'The Cosby Show' is presented with the Impact Award. Also, the cast of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' is feted with the 35th Anniversary Award.

Upstairs Downstairs (9pm, UNC-TV) - In part two of three, Hallam's diplomatic skills are tested by Lady Agnes and Maud, whose relationship has yet to thaw. Meanwhile, a Jewish-German refugee (Helen Bradbury) is hired as a maid, and Lady Persie falls under the sway of a British fascist politician. Last week's premiere episode was the highest rated Masterpiece installment in PBS history.

Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (9pm, USA) - This 'Burn Notice' prequel movie recounts how Sam Axe (Bruce Campbell) uncovers deep levels of deception while working on a military mission in Colombia. His discoveries prompt him to reconsider his career. Directed by 'Burn Notice' star Jeffrey Donovan.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - The teams must create and present a 20-minute cooking demonstration for a steak company. Problems include a project manager who doesn't eat meat, an overworked team member, and a heated boardroom exchange. Plus, there's all those crazy people being manipulated by an Oompa Loompa puppet master.

Audrina (9pm, VH1) - In the opener of a new reality series that follows former 'Hills' star Audrina Patridge, a Audrina goes to Palm Springs for a bikini calendar shoot.

Saddle Ranch (9:30pm, VH1) - Another new reality series, this time about a group of young people working at a restaurant on the Sunset Strip while waiting for their big break in show business.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Nora decides to follow her heart with Brody, even though it's not a popular decision among her kids. Also, Sarah and Luc considering adding to their family.

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Mildred Pierce' conclusion tops crowded night

Mildred Pierce (9pm, HBO) - The final two parts of this five-part mini series unfold in the last 1930s, when Mildred's business booms but her relationship with her 17-year-old daughter becomes more strained. Evan Rachel Wood debuts tonight as the adult Veda, who is busy working her way up the social ladder and blossoming as an opera singer.

The Comedy Awards (9pm, Comedy Central) - The first annual ceremony celebrating comedy in film, TV and the internet. A "Comedy Icon Award" goes to Eddie Murphy and someone receives the "Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence." Attendees include Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Andy Samberg. The Roots are the house band. This will also air on Spike, VH1, TVLand, and CMT.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - I don't know if they can top last week's craziness, but Gary Busey is still around, so they'll try. Tonight the contestants organize a marketing event for a skin care product, and Busey's undisciplined approach jeopardizes the task.

Brothers & Sisters (9pm, NBC) - In a special two-hour episode, Kevin and Scotty are faced with losing Olivia when her brother shows up seeking custody, and Saul and Nora learn of the death of their mother, Ida.

Upstairs Downstairs (9pm, UNC-TV) - This 2010 Masterpiece Theatre project continues the original 1970s 'Upstairs Downstairs' story, which left off in 1930. In tonight's installment, Sir Hallam and Agnes Holland move into the Bellamy family's former residence, 165 Eaton Place. Agnes turns to a domestic employment agency run by Rose Buck (original series star Jean Marsh), who worked for the Bellamy family as a parlor maid. Here's a bit more info about what to expect in the new series, and a video clip. I never watched the first series, but I love 'Downton Abbey' too much not to give this one a try.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - In the third part of AMC's gripping new drama series, police try to determine the connection between Rosie Larsen's murder and the grisly crime scene in the basement of the high school.

The Borgias (10pm, Showtime) - Tonight's episode (part three of a ten-part series) is particularly bloody and murderous. Cesare sends Micheletto to Naples to assassinate Cardinal Della Rovere, and young Juan is told he must kill a sweet Turkish prince.

What to Watch on Sunday: A heartbroken tiger tale, 'Episodes' finale

Broken Tail: A Tiger's Last Journey (8pm, UNC-TV) - In this "Nature" special, wildlife filmmaker Colin Stafford-Johnson follows the trek of Broken Tail, a 2-year-old tiger that disappeared from a tiger reserve in India and was killed by a train 100 miles away. Stafford-Johnson had spent 600 days filming Broken Tail and his family prior to the disappearance.

Amazing Race: Unfinished Business (8pm, CBS) - The 18th season starts with 11 former losing teams getting a second chance at the $1 million prize. The race starts in Palm Springs, California, and continues to Sydney, Australia, where the teams swim with sharks.

Saturday Night Live Backstage (9pm, NBC) - A two-hour behind-the-scenes special that focuses on the guest host experience. Told through clips and interviews.

Big Love (9pm, HBO) - Barb's choice of an ally in her pursuit of the priesthood displeases her mother (Ellen Burstyn) and Bill faces a Mormon boycott of his stores.

Episodes (9:30pm, Showtime) - In the season finale, the disastrous "Puck!" pilot wraps and a disappointed Sean (Stephen Mangan) and Beverly (Tamsin Greig) prepare to return to London. A final goodbye between Matt LeBlanc and Sean (left) takes an unexpected turn thanks to a missing Jaguar, a red-nosed reindeer, and cinnamon. There's some really funny physical comedy in this episode. Looking forward to a Season 2!

CSI: Miami (10pm, CBS) - The man who murdered Horatio's returns and spreads violence across Miami. Add in a ticking puck at an NHL All-Star game and we might have another "Threat Level Midnight" on our hands. Oops, wrong network.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Nora is torn over a possible reconnection with her long-ago boyfriend Brody (Beau Bridges), and Justin tries to help a homeless veteran who doesn't want his help. Directed by Matthew Rhys, who plays Kevin on the show.

What to Watch on Sunday: Back to that crazy riot on Wisteria Lane...

CSI Miami (8pm, CBS) - A millionaire is murdered and the investigation leads to an elite dating service. Ryan goes undercover and poses as a rich businessman to expose the truth behind the business. Because crime scene technicians do things like that. Sigh.

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - Susan's life hangs by a thread after being trampled in that truly bizarre Wisteria Lane riot. Also, we check in on Paul Young (last seen all shot up in the middle of the street), Keith moves in with Bree, Gaby tries to fix her damaged relationship with Juanita, and Renee considers telling Lynnette about her fling with Tom (bad bad bad idea).

What Chilli Wants (9pm, VH1) - In the second season premiere, Chilli visits a doctor and gets surprising news. Also, Floyd Mayweather takes Chilli on a date.

Oprah Presents Master Class (10pm, OWN) - This episode profiles ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer, who looks back over her life and career. Here's how you can find the OWN channel.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Nora's otherwise harmless date night somehow turns into a scandal for the other Walkers.

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Dexter' and 'Amazing Race' finales

Amazing Race (8pm, CBS) - The final three teams race to the finish line to claim the $1 million top prize.

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - After Homer is jailed on New Year's Eve for bribery, he agrees to go undercover as an informant against mobster Fat Tony (voiced by Joe Mantegna) to reduce his sentence. Jon Hamm does the voice of the FBI investigator.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - In the fifth-season finale, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) smells a trap being set for him and Lumen (Julia Stiles, left) and pulls out all the stops in an effort to avoid getting caught in it. Elsewhere, personal feelings get in the way of Debra's investigation into the Barrel Girls, and Quinn gets in a bind from which only Dexter can extricate him.

Wishful Drinking (9pm, HBO) - Carrie Fisher's autobigraphical stage production chronicles her life in and out of show business as the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. Here's our review.

Hot in Cleveland (9pm, TV Land) - Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, and Wendie Malick look back at the best moments (and bloopers) of their inaugural season. They also preview Season 2, which begins in January.

Marry Me (9pm, Lifetime) - In part one of a two-part movie, a social worker (Lucy Liu) with aspirations of a fairy-tale romance is torn between three suitors, all of whom propose to her. Steven Pasquale and Bobby Cannavale also star. Adrienne reviews it.

Sarah Palin's Alaska (9pm, TLC) - Palin takes fellow reality star Kate Gosselin and her brood on a camping trip.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - The Walkers are without their matriarch for Christmas when Nora takes off for a last-minute vacation with Karl. Meanwhile, Saul runs into a former lover (Richard Chamberlain).

What to Watch on Sunday: Time to get behind "Sherlock"

Sherlock: The Blind Banker (9pm, UNC-TV) - If this is half as good as last week's premiere episode, I'll be happy. Tonight, Holmes and Watson investigate a bank break-in that resulted in nothing stolen, but strange graffiti left behind. But the case leads to the discovery of a dead banker inside his locked flat that the police, though not Holmes, suspect was a suicide. Meanwhile, Watson applies for a part-time job and goes on a date, but thanks to Holmes, the evening doesn't go as planned. 

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky decides to renovate his childhood home after his father is injured in a fall, but the memories it dredges up are hard to handle. Also, a fellow veteran helps Jimmy get even with one of Charlie Sheridan's henchmen.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Striving to bring some normalcy back into his life, Dexter figures the answer lies in finding a new serial killer to bring down. His quest gets thrown off course when his troubled new acquaintance (Julia Stiles) requires his help. For me personally, the jury is still out on this Julia Stiles storyline. Meanwhile, Quinn gets a tip about Dexter but isn't sure he can trust his source.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - When Kevin's relationship with Scotty is rocked by Scotty's admission of infidelity, the entire family is drawn into a dramatic confrontation. Also, Sarah and Jean Luc unveil their surprising news.

The Walking Dead (10pm, AMC) - A really superb new horror series from AMC that focuses on survivors in a world overrun by zombies. In this first episode, a sheriff's deputy (Andrew Lincoln, right) emerges from a coma to find flesh-eating "walkers" have taken over. With the help of a few living survivors, the lawman sets out to find his missing wife and son. It's remarkably well-done, but not for the squeamish. Here's more about how good -- and gross -- it is.

Luther (10pm, BBC America) - A young mother is abducted and Luther (Idris Elba) realizes it's the work of an occult writer who was suspected but never charged in the murder of another woman ten years earlier.

What to Watch on Sunday: Chalky White wants revenge

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The CEO of DirecTV works undercover at his company and discovers that employees are spending their own money for a vital piece of work equipment. Gee. Wonder what that's like...

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - The exiled Jimmy makes the rounds with Al Capone in Chicago, though the two budding gangsters don't always agree on methods. Also, Lucky Luciano finds a surprise on a visit to Jimmy's apartment and Chalky White (Michael Kenneth Williams, right) tries to solve a murder.

Rubicon (9pm, AMC) - Believe it or not, last week's "Rubicon" had pulse-pounding action and suspsense. There are only two episodes left counting tonight's, in which API works with the FBI and CIA to stop a terrorist strike. Also, Kale Ingram turns to an unlikely source to try to keep Katherine out of harm's way. And we assume Will is now sleeping with one eye open.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter hires a nanny to free up his time to stalk murder suspects and potential victims. There are some really stunning moments in this episode, especially in the last 20 minutes. Don't miss!

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Is Kitty ready to move on after Robert's death? I mean, it's been two whole weeks. Tonight she meets a handsome handyman played by Jeremy Davidson. Also, the family plans a surprise birthday party for Sarah, but Luc is the one surprised when he learns her real age.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Don encounters an old friend while coping with disastrous events at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Also tonight, Sally (Kiernan Shipka, left) tries to get closer to Betty and her stepfather Henry. The words, "Betty, please be nice" jump to mind. After tonight, only one more episode this season.

Bored to Death (10pm, HBO) - The S&M case comes back to haunt Jonathan when he's kidnapped by a pair of thugs looking for the dungeon's computer hard drive. George (Ted Danson) gets some bad news from his urologist, but springs into action to help Ray (Zach Galifianakis) after getting the ransom call from Jonathan.

What to Watch on Sunday: Sunday favorites return

60 Minutes (7:30pm, CBS) - The 43rd season begins with a report by Lara Logan on the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan and an interview with New Orleans Saint quarterback Drew Brees.

Amazing Race (8:30pm, CBS) - The 17th season begins in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with 11 teams flying to London.

Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - The 22nd-season premiere features cast members from "Glee" and "Flight of the Conchords" as Lisa attends a performing arts camp. Also returning tonight are "The Cleveland Show" (featuring the voice of Kanye West) and "Family Guy" (featuring James Woods and Ashley Tisdale).

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - For Season 7, Vanessa Williams joins the cast as Lynette's rich friend Renee Perry. Also, Paul Young returns to Wisteria Lane  after his release from prison, and he and his new wife move into Susan's house. Meanwhile, Susan is offered a job in the apartment building where she and Mike now live, and the newly single Bree is tempted by her handyman, played by Brian Austin Green.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - In Season 5, Dexter must deal with the aftermath of Rita's murder, making a decision that will impact many of those in his circle. Quinn concludes that Rita's death doesn't match Trinity's MO, and steps up to help Debra in a time of trouble. Here's our review of tonight's premiere.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The new season starts with the CEO of Choice Hotels International taking on various jobs within his company.

                         Keep reading for more Sunday premieres!

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