Reminder: The "I Love Lucy" marathon is going on over on the Hallmark Channel.

Teen Spirit (7pm, ABC Family) - In a new TV movie filmed in Wilmington earlier this year, a recently deceased queen bee (Cassie Scerbo) must transform a geeky classmate (Lindsey Shaw) into their school's prom queen in order to be granted a rewarding afterlife.

Teen Choice Awards (8pm, Fox) - Scotty McCreery is nominated for Male Breakout Artist in this 13th annual ceremony honoring teens' favorites in entertainment, sports, and fashion. But he's not likely to appear live on tonight's show because the American Idol Tour is in Detroit (but via satellite maybe?). You'll still get to see Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Robert Pattinson, Joe Jonas, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, and Tyler Posey. Kaley Cuoco hosts and will.i.am is the DJ.

Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes (8pm, OWN) - In the show's finale, staff emotions run high during the taping of the May 25, 2011 finale of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - Jane's mom gets arrested when she uses an airplane's emergency exit, and Grayson talks Deb's mom into suing a casino when it uses a photo of Deb in a distasteful ad campaign. Sharon Lawrence reprises her role as Deb's mom.

Falling Skies (9pm, TNT) - In a special 2-hour season finale, growing tension divides the 2nd Mass unit as their planned assault on an alien base draws near, and Tom (Noah Wyle, right) contemplates a disturbing discovery about the Skitters. Most importantly, mysteries about the aliens' motives might finally be answered.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Marnie's powers from beyond force Bill to take evasive, though unpopular action to save vampires, and Eric turns his amnesia into an asset.

Hillbilly Handfishin' (10pm, Animal Planet) - In this new show from Animal Planet, host Skipper Bevins and his partner Jackson take regular people on trips to Oklahoma to "noodle" for catfish. That means they try to catch giant catfish with their bare hands. The clients featured in this first episode include two women from Boston, a brother and sister from California, and two police officers from Chicago.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - In the Season 4 finale, Mary's work interferes with Brandi's wedding when Mary is forced to look after her least favorite witness. Also, I'm assuming Mary will finally make a decision about her baby.

RED FLAG WARNING: Shark Week begins tonight!
 

Same Name (9pm, CBS) - This might actually be really interesting: Comedian Kathy Griffin trades places with a working mother from Fayetteville, Georgia.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Sookie hunts for Jason under a full moon while Arlene and Terry wonder about the cause of a strange fire. Also, Eric gives in to a higher authority and Marnie has contact with her supernatural predecessors.

Masterpiece Mystery: Zen (9pm, UNC-TV) - Zen is assigned to the kidnapping of a wealthy industrialist and political party funder whom the Ministry of Justice wants returned alive at any cost.

Bachelorette: The Men Tell All (9pm, ABC) - Six rejected bachelors gather to confront Ashley and each other, and comment on the behavior of Bentley. I guess that means Bentley was smart enough not to show his face there.

Breaking Bad (10pm, AMC) - Jesse's downward spiral continues and things at his house begin to get out of control. Also, Skyler reluctantly decides she better call Saul for help with the car wash, Marie reverts back to an old habit, and Hank hears from an old friend who needs help.

Heidi Fleiss: Prostitutes to Parrots (10pm, Animal Planet) - A profile of former "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss as she tries to maintain legitimate business interests, stay sober, and care for her menagerie of exotic birds.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (10pm, HBO) - Larry challenges the rules of dating and rethinks a decision regarding a new workplace neighbor.

Against the Wall (10pm, Lifetime) - A new pilot about Chicago Internal Affairs detective Abby Kowalski (Rachael Carpani) who investigates crimes in the department. In the opener, Abby, a beat cop, accepts a promotion to detective in IA, which doesn't sit well with her family of cops. Also stars Kathy Baker and Treat Williams. Here's Adrienne's review.

Falling Skies (10pm, TNT) - Weaver turns more and more erratic, stirring up trouble while on a reconnaissance mission with Tom and Hal. Meanwhile, Pope constructs a potent weapon and Anne makes a startling discovery while performing an autopsy on a Skitter cadaver.

Marriage Ref (10pm, NBC) - Maybe worth tuning in for just to hear JB Smoove and Larry Miller goof on the couples' disputes. Rachael Ray is also a judge.

Same Name (9pm, CBS) - A new show in which celebrities swap lives with non-famous people sharing their same name. And yes, there's actually someone else (in Texas) named David Hasselhoff.

Masterpiece Mystery: Zen (9pm, UNC-TV) - Zen investigates the death of a disgraced aristocrat  who either jumped off a bridge or was pushed -- possibly because of his plan to reveal the existence of a shadowy organization called the Cabal -- while balancing the demands of his superiors.

Iron Chef America: Flay vs. Christensen (10pm, Food) - Raleigh chef Ashley Christensen (right) of Poole's Diner battles Bobby Flay. Christensen is the Poole's Diner owner and executive chef. "Iron Chef America" was in Raleigh in 2006 for the Angus Barn's Walter Royal to battle Cat Cora. Royal won handily. 

Breaking Bad (10pm, AMC) - Walt tries to establish a new alliance as he plots his next move. Meanwhile, Skyler urges him to consider a business opportunity that could keep the family safe.

Falling Skies (10pm, TNT) - Suspicions arise that the children's safe haven may not be so safe after all.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (10pm, HBO) - Larry relishes his role as a "social assassin" until it becomes a liability with his friends, on the golf course and at a Palestinian restaurant.

Entourage (10:30pm, HBO) - In the Season 8 premiere, the guys go to extremes to keep Vince away from temptation after he gets out of rehab, but they're also worried about triggering a relapse when he's excited about a lame idea for a movie. Also, Ari pleads with his wife to end their separation, and Eric and Scott court new clients for their fledgling management company. Check out a trailer of the new season and some interview clips.

Big Brother (8pm, CBS) - Thursday night's premiere revealed that Jordan and Jeff from Season 11 are back. Jordan Lloyd, the winner from Season 11, is from Charlotte. In tonight's episode, nominations for eviction are revealed.

Primetime: Jaycee Dugard - In Her Own Words (9pm, ABC) - Diane Sawyer interviews California kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard. Dugard was abducted in 1991 by Phillip and Nancy Garrido and held for 18 years. During her captivity, she bore two children, fathered by Garrido.

Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - Jane represents the mother of a dwarf in a case against a sperm bank as she awaits a post-date phone call from Dr. Bill.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Sookie has her hands full when she tries to help an uncharacteristically befuddled Eric, but she's in for an even bigger surprise on a visit to Shreveport to see Alcide.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (10pm, HBO) - In the Season 8 premiere, Larry (Larry David, right) has second thoughts about his lawyer and also rethinks a Girl Scout cookie order from the daughter of a sports team owner.

Falling Skies (10pm, TNT) - This series just got a Season 2 pickup from TNT! Tonight, Hal orchestrates a shadowy and perilous plan to slip into an alien lair to rescue been and the other harnessed kids.

Famous Food (10pm, VH1) - The premiere of a new reality series in which seven D-List celebrities try to launch a restaurant together. Some of the gems here include Heidi Montag, Jake Pavelka, Ashley Dupre, and Vincent Pastore.

Masterpiece Mystery - Poirot: Hallowe'en Party (9pm, UNC-TV) - Poirot and Ariadne Oliver investigate the drowning death of a girl at a Halloween party who had claimed to have witnessed a murder years earlier.

Food Network Star (9pm, Food) - Guy Fieri shows up to film a segment of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" with the contestants.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Sookie reunites with Tara and seeks a solution to her real estate problem. Also, Bill sends Eric to deal with a local coven of witches whose recent experiments could become a problem for the vampire community.

Treme (10pm, HBO) - The second season ends with Jazz Fest 2007.

The Marriage Ref (10pm, NBC) - The judges on tonight's panel are Tracy Morgan, Regis Philbin, and Susie Essman. The topics include an in-home tavern, sexy attire, and a ponytail collection.

Falling Skies (10pm, TNT) - Tom and his crew undertake a mission to retrieve motorcycles and cautiously allow marauder Pope to join them. But while on the mission, they're attacked by a harrowing entity that may be even more formidable than the Skitters.

Amsale Girls (10pm, WeTV) - Kori has an opportunity to work directly with Amsale, who's feeling pressure to meet expectations for her next collection. Meanwhile, Sam tries to control the chaos when the salon is understaffed on a busy weekend.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - The fourth season premiere has life going on in Bon Temps without Sookie. Where has Sookie been? I can't tell you or Alan Ball will hunt me down. But I will tell you there's a very awesome guest star in the first episode, which I also can't talk about. Lots of big developments in tonight's debut. Don't miss it.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm, USA) - In the show's series finale, Goren (Vincent D'onofrio) and Eames (Kathryn Erbe) investigate the murders of two staffers at a web company involved in a heated lawsuit. Their investigation leads to a site that connects strangers who have had brief romantic encounters. I'm really going to miss this one. Bobby Goren has to be one of the great TV detectives of all time, right?

Leverage (9pm, TNT) - Season 4 kicks off with the team pursuing a crooked financier. The catch: in order to take down their mark, they must recover lost evidence high up on a mountain.

Food Network Star (9pm, Food) - The hopefuls must cook for Paula Deen and also feed the cast and crew of ABC's "Cougar Town." Hope they remember the wine.

The Glades (10pm, A&E) - Remember last week when we told you Sharon Lawrence was guest starring as a NASCAR owner who gets pulled into a murder investigation of a mechanic? Well, somehow the episodes got switched up and that one is airing tonight. Tune in! Cameos by NASCAR drivers Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart, and Brian Vickers.

Falling Skies (10pm, TNT) - Steven Weber begins a guest arc as a doctor who shares a troubling history with Tom (Noah Wyle), but who may also hold the key to saving the kids who have been harnessed by the skitters.

The Marriage Ref (10pm, NBC) - The second season debut has Ricky Gervais, Jerry Seinfeld, and Julianne Moore, weighing in on couples' disagreements.

PBS Previews: Prohibition (10:30pm, UNC-TV) - A preview of the new three-part documentary series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. "Prohibition" is slated to premiere in October.

Daytime Emmy Awards (8pm, CBS) - Wayne Brady hosts the 38th annual awards show honoring soaps, daytime talk, and children's programs. Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek are each honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Falling Skies (9pm, TNT) - The premiere of a new summer series about a catastrophic alien invasion, executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Tonight's two-hour debut introduces us to Tom Mason (Noah Wyle, right) and a regiment of citizen soldiers who fight against the invaders. The show begins six months after the attack, the purpose of which remains a mystery even then. It's good. Read our review.

Drop Dead Diva (9pm, Lifetime) - Season 3 opens with Jane waiting for Grayson to awake from his coma. Paula Abdul, Wendy Williams, and LeAnn Rimes guest star.

Miss USA Pageant (9pm, NBC) - Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic host the pageant, which features 51 women competing in swimsuit, interview, and evening wear categories.

AFI Life Achievement Award 2011: Morgan Freeman (9pm, TV Land) - Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman receives the AFI's 39th Life Achievement Award at a ceremony taped last week in LA. Guests include Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, and Helen Mirren.

The Glee Project (9pm, Oxygen) - The second episode tests the contestants' theatricality. They are also tasked with performing the Twisted Sister metal anthem, "We're Not Gonna Take It."

The Glades (10pm, A&E) - Sharon Lawrence (left) guest stars as the owner of a family racing dynasty in a NASCAR-themed episode that centers around a stolen car and a dead body. NASCAR drivers Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards and Joey Logano also appear.

Game of Thrones (10pm, HBO) - The first season ends with tragic news reaching all corners of the Seven Kingdoms, which coincides with a shared vision by Bran and Rickon Stark. Meanwhile, Catelyn presses Jaime about her son's fall, and Daenerys suffers a terrible setback.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - In the season finale, the identification of Orpheus provides a vital connection to the case, and Mitch and Stan reflect on the past while contemplating their family's future. This show has been renewed for a second season.

Ryan & Tatum: The O'Neals (10pm, OWN) - A new reality series following Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, possibly the most messed up father & daughter duo on the planet. Over the course of the series, the two try to repair their relationship following a 25-year estrangement. Ryan O'Neal has publicly expressed disappointment that Oprah wasn't hands-on during the filming to "use her magic" and fix them.

Sure, things are pretty bad right now. The economy is terrible, people are out of work, we're fighting I-don't-know-how-many wars, and "The Real Housewives" franchise is still thriving on Bravo.

But at least earth hasn't been overrun by murderous aliens who have wiped out most of the planet's inhabitants and have the rest of us on the run while they try to kidnap and enslave our children.

That's the kind of light-hearted fare you'll find in TNT's ambitious new summer science fiction series, "Falling Skies," which debuts this Sunday.

Actually, it's somehow not as depressing as the plot makes it sound. Even though all that stuff I mentioned is going on, the post-apocalyptic doom and gloom is framed in a compelling story that's tinged with a sense of hope. And it's highly entertaining.

The series, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, stars Noah Wyle ("ER") as Tom Mason, an American History teacher who has joined a resistance movement in Massachusetts to fight the aliens -- they call them Skitters -- and to try to restore some semblance of normal life for his three sons.