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What to Watch on Friday: 'John Leguizamo's Tales From a Ghetto Klown'

Deadliest Catch (8pm, Discovery) - In two episodes, ice creates problems on the opilio-crab grounds, prompting some captains to leave, and one of the vessels suffers a blackout.

Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse (9pm, TBS) - In the Season 2 opener, questions about fidelity still plague Marcus and Angela's relationship, and Tyrik lands a job renovating the salon.

The Ricky Gervais Show (9pm, HBO) - Topics in the Season 3 finale include Karl's thoughts on the insect world and his diary entries about cutting avocados.

John Leguizamo's Tales from a Ghetto Klown (10pm, UNC-TV) - Actor-playwright John Leguizamo's rise to success is chronicled in this profile, which features remarks from him, his family and friends. The documentary also examines his decision to take his one-man Broadway play, "Ghetto Klown," to his native Colombia.

Common Law (10pm, USA) - Wes and Travis investigate a cop's shooting and take care of the injured officer's police dog.

Louisiana Lockdown (10pm, Animal Planet) - Slater's marriage ends after 10 years, making him a single father. Meanwhile, an inmate prepares for his first rodeo and a former champion is ready to ride again.

Chasing UFOs (10pm, NGC) - Ryder, Ben and james visit the alleged UFO crash site in Roswell, New Mexico.

What to Watch on Friday: Rielle Hunter talks to ABC about John Edwards

Deadliest Catch (8pm, Discovery) - Polar ice challenges the fleet, and the Northwestern and Wizard try to escape St. Paul Harbor.

20/20: Rielle Hunter (9pm, ABC) - John Edwards' former mistress, Rielle Hunter, who had a child with the former presidential candidate, speaks candidly to Chris Cuomo about her relationship with Edwards and tells Cuomo what she would have said if she had been called as a witness in Edwards' recent campaign-finance trial. Hunter also talks about her new book, "What Really Happened: John Edwards, Our Daughter, and Me," which will be published June 26.

Whale Wars (9pm, Animal Planet) - An order to evacuate is given by the captain of the battered Brigitte Bardot with a Japanese security vessel in sight. Meanwhile, the Bob Barker's crew set out to disable a harpoon ship in Antarctica.

The Ricky Gervais Show (9pm, HBO) - Topics include the laws of society and what Karl would do if he were in a position of authority. Also, Stephen asks Karl how he would have reacted had he been on the bus with Rosa Parks in Alabama in 1955.

Common Law (10pm, USA) - The guys' work suffers when they feel pressured to reach an important milestone during the hunt for a pair of criminals emulating Bonnie and Clyde.

What to Watch on Tuesday: New shows feature pyros and Palins

Pyros (9pm, Weather Channel) - A new documentary series following a Montreal-based team of pyrotechnicians who travel the globe orchestrating huge fireworks shows. Tonight, a show is staged for Quebec City's winter Carnival festival, but high winds prove to be problematic for a parade float that spits fire.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - Polar ice challenges the fleet, and the Northwestern and Wizard try to escape St. Paul Harbor.

Rizzoli & Isles (9pm, TNT) - A different side of Maura emerges when she meets a new man. Meanwhile, Jane has ambivalent feelings about the return of someone from her past.

Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp (10pm, Lifetime) - Yes, Bristol Palin has a new reality show, and yes, it is fashioned around the life of her infant son, Tripp. In tonight's opener, Bristol and Tripp travel to Los Angeles and adjust to life in the big city alone with her sister Willow Palin. Mark Ballas, Bristol's old partner on "Dancing with the Stars," appears.

American Colony: Meet the Hutterites (10pm, NGC) - Clauda stirs things up in the Hutterite colony by going against tradition and risking punishment to work with the men. Meanwhile, Wesley lobbies for new equipment when the existing gear breaks down, but because he's not yet baptized, he doesn't have a say in the decision.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Segments include an interview with retired NBA coach Phil Jackson; a profile of U.S. Olympic weightlifter Holly Mangold; a report on the Isle of Man motorcycle race; and a visit with runner Lopez Lomong, a Lost Boy of Sudan.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Justified' finale, Len Goodman explores Titanic legacy

Glee (8pm, Fox) - "Glee" returns to the schedule and with it, Blaine's older brother -- a hotshot (and hot) Hollywood actor played by Matthew Bomer ("White Collar").

Titanic with Len Goodman (8pm, UNC-TV) - The legacy of the Titanic is explored by "Dancing with the Stars" judge Len Goodman (left), who once worked as an apprentice welder for the company that built the ship. Goodman visits Belfast, where the Titanic was built, and Southampton, England, home to many of the dead. He also meets with descendants of passengers and crew.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - A slashed quota for crabs forces the captains to make choices about where to fish in the Season 8 premiere.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - A nervous Jess invites Russell to spend a weekend at the loft and he ends up getting along a little too well with the guys. Also, Winston starts working for a radio shock jock and meets Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (appearing as himself).

Justified (10pm, FX) - In tonight's Season 3 finale, Raylan (Timothy Olyphant, left) is raging after a friend's murder and goes after everyone he holds responsible, leading up to a final showdown with a surprising twist.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - The past comes back to haunt Megan in the Season 2 finale, when evidence in a homicide case points to a serial killer she helped convict.

Also tonight, Hope's serial killer mother is the focus of a tabloid TV show on "Raising Hope" (9:30pm, Fox).

Today's DVD giveaway is deadly

Season 7 of Discovery's "Deadliest Catch" saw the return of the Cornelia Marie, but without her legendary captain, Phil Harris, who passed away during the filming of Season 6. Phil's sons Jake and Josh are back on the boat, but sailing with a new captain.

The season also introduced two brand new skippers -- Elliott Neese and Scott Campbell. There was plenty of drama.

The DVD has the entire season plus a "Behind the Scenes of Season 7" featurette, and a look at the "Best of Season 6."

And it can all be yours! Just send me an email by midnight tonight and you'll be entered in a random drawing for the 4-dvd set. Include your mailing address and we can get the DVD out to you quicker.

Good luck!

What to Watch on Tuesday: Frontline's 'Pot Republic'

History Detectives (8pm, UNC-TV) - A cane with Japanese characters carved into it that may shed light on a family's past in a WWII relocation camp.

Frontline: The Pot Republic (9pm, UNC-TV) - A report examining the marijuana business in California, where medical marijuana is legal and some counties are attempting to regulate pot production. Included: the black market that is said to have bloomed beneath the "medicinal" banner, and the federal government's response.

Flipping Out (9pm, Bravo) - Jeff and the gang go to Vegas to throw Sarah a bachelorette party. Then Zoila enters the hospital for her face-lift, which is her birthday gift from Jeff.

101 Ways to Leave a Game Show (9pm, ABC) - In the Season 1 finale, eliminated contestants get wet and run the risk of facing sharks. Among the ways of getting ditched: being fired from a WWII canon, being dropped into the ocean with an anchor attached, and being launched into the ocean in a cart filled with fish.

Covert Affairs (10pm, USA) - Annie and Joan pose as a news team to help extract a CIA operative from a hostage crisis in Mexico.

HawthoRNe (10pm, TNT) - Camille and Miles (Derek Luke) mull over their future, and Bobbie makes a mistake and may pay a steep price for it. Chi McBride guest stars.

Deadliest Catch: Behind the Scenes (10pm, Discovery) - A behind-the-scenes look at the seventh season of the crab-fishing reality series. Included: a rookie skipper's spat with a veteran producer and a seasoned captain's clash with a greenhorn cameraman.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'America's Got Talent' returns

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - Piers Morgan, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne return as judges for the sixth season, which begins tonight with open auditions. Nick Cannon hosts.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - The King Crab season ends with an arctic storm, and the Time Bandit crew plays on prank on the Northwestern. Also, a revered fisherman makes an exit.

Braxton Family Values (9pm, WeTV) - Toni considers posing nude for a photo shoot, but Tamar is against the idea. Meanwhile, Evelyn goes on a blind date.

Traffic Light (9:30pm, Fox) - Mike and Lisa have their hands full dealing with the teen angst their hot new babysitter brings along with her. Also, Callie's naked dancing in the apartment is accidentally witnessed by a food delivery guy, played by Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

Million Dollar Decorators (10pm, Bravo) - In the premiere of a new reality series, the worlds of five Los Angeles-based interior designers are tracked. Features Mary McDonald, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Nathan Turner, Jeffrey Alan Marks, and Kathryn Ireland. Check out our review.

The Voice (10pm, NBC) - The conclusion of the battle rounds.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'The Voice' is calling

Black in Latin America: Cuba, The Next Revolution (8pm, UNC-TV) - A tour of Cuba explores its culture, religion, politics, and music, and how they are linked to slave labor imported to work in the sugar industry during the 19th century. Also examined, race and racism since the 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - A special 90-minute episode that focuses on the music of Lady Gaga. Can it be worse than last week? They'll try!

The Voice (9pm, NBC) - As much as NBC has hyped this show, in which singers battle for a recording contract, it better be a hit. Tonight is part one of the blind auditions. Singers are hidden from view and judged solely on their voice. Coaches include Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. Hosted by Carson Daly and from the same producers who brought you 'Big Brother' and 'Survivor.' You can watch a preview of the show -- it actually looks pretty good!

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - Someone is eliminated, but not before performances from New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and 'American Idol' castoff Pia Toscano.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - Jake Harris learns how to drive the Cornelia Marie, and a dangerous situation unfolds aboard the Wizard as a crew mate gets caught in the line.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt and Virginia sleep-train Hope, and Jimmy's new girlfriend introduces him to a strange beverage that takes him on a frightening trip.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A magazine editor is found dead in her mansion, and Megan attends a social event to confront a suspect.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A food (and sports?) revolution

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (8pm, ABC) - Chef Jamie Oliver brings his Food Revolution to Los Angeles for Season 2, and things get off to a rocky start when the LA Unified School District refuses to give him access to the schools. We loved Season 1's efforts in Huntington, West Virginia, even if they weren't a complete success.

Braxton Family Values (9pm, WeTV) - R&B star Toni Braxton's new reality series follows her and her sisters as they pursue careers in entertainment. Read our review.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - Two new captains join the fleet as the 2010 king crab season begins in the Season 7 premiere. Read more about what to expect this season.

Frontline: Football High (9pm, UNC-TV) - A new documentary exploring the pressurized world of high school football, which now sports nationally televised games and corporate sponsorship. This special looks at the experience of a small high school in northwest Arkansas that is striving to join the national elite, and also at the rising rates of injuries and even death among the athletes. Then stay tuned for ...

Frontline: Money and March Madness (10pm, UNC-TV) - This is a report the rest of the country was talking about a few weeks ago when it debuted nationally. Frontline reporters examine the multibillion dollar business of the NCAA and college sports, in which everyone makes money except the players themselves.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - The results are in! Did Peter win the state's attorney race? Also, the firm tangles with a South American dictator when it represents a small drilling contractor in a dispute against a major oil company.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Amber quits her job and heads for trouble. Also, Joel helps Crosby try to win Jasmine back, and Sarah works on her stage play with guidance from Gilliam.

Sinbad: It's Just Family (10pm, WeTV) - Another new reality series. In this one, comedian Sinbad moves back in with his wife, whom he recently remarried. The show follows Sinbad as he attempts to reconnect with his family and revive his career. Our review.

Returning to the misery of 'Deadliest Catch'

'Deadliest Catch,' the reality show most closely associated with danger, death, and misery, returns for its 7th season tonight on Discovery Channel.

The heartbreaking death of Captain Phil Harris was chronicled on the show last season, and then several weeks ago, Time Bandit crew member Justin Tennison was found dead in a hotel room. 

It's that kind of drama -- both onscreen and off -- that keep fans invested in the Emmy-winning reality show, which documents "the most dangerous job in the world."

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