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What to Watch on Sunday: Big changes loom in 'Good Wife' season finale

The Good Wife (9pm, CBS) - The third season ends with Lockhart and Gardner facing bankruptcy as Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox) and Patti Hyholm (Martha Plimpton) join forces to sink the firm. Meanwhile, Alicia faces her conflicted feelings about Peter, and Kalinda's past catches up with her.

Breakout Kings (9pm, A&E) - In the Season 2 finale, the gang track a fugitive who used to perform in the circus as an escape artist. Later, they have a difficult choice when a case they're barred from being involved in turns personal.

Mad Men (9pm, AMC) - Don, Roger and Pete team up to recruit new clients, and Sally lends a hand to a relative.

Game of Thrones (9pm, HBO) - The Baratheon rivalry ends, drawing different reactions from Catelyn and Littlefinger. Also Tyrion finds Joffrey's defense plan at King's Landing lacking, but also learns of a mysterious secret weapon.

TV Land Awards (9pm, TV Land) - Kelly Ripa hosts the 10th annual ceremony, which honors revered shows and stars from TV's past. Tonight, the show receiving the Impact Award is my all-time favorite, "Murphy Brown" (cast at left). Also honored, "One Day at a Time," "Laverne & Shirley," "In Living Color," and "Pee-wee's Playhouse."

The Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - A very close call for Clay Aiken in the boardroom last week. Tonight, Clay clashes with Dayana Mendoza and loses it. Should be fun to watch.

The Big C (9:30pm, Showtime) - Cathy embraces new changes in her personal life, and Adam and Andrea deal with their personal issues in their own way.

GCB (10pm, ABC) - Amanda assemblese an all-female barbecue team for a cook-off. Meanwhile, Heather meets a handsome butcher and Sharon helps Zack with his dealership problems.

Veep (10pm, HBO) - The Veep is unexpectedly called to the White House Situation Room and later falls victim to a stomach bug that's going around.

What to Watch on Sunday: There's just too much on TV tonight.

Wow. There is so much on TV tonight we're going to have to use our jump to fit it all in. We have the premieres of "Game of Thrones" and "The Killing," plus several season finales. Don't forget to click "Read More" to get everything.

Academy of Country Music Awards (8pm, CBS) - Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton host, and Kenny Chesney leads with nine nominations. Garner's Scotty McCreery is up for Best New Artist.

The Killing (8pm, AMC) - A two-hour Season 2 premiere picks up where Season 1 ended -- Detective Linden (Mirielle Enos, right) realizes her partner, Detective Holder (Joel Kinnaman, right), has been lying to her and that the arrest of mayoral candidate Darren Richmond (Billy Campbell) was a mistake. So yeah, they are still searching for Rosie Larsen's killer, which is fine with me. This slowly-paced drama isn't for everyone, but I love it and I'm happy it's back.

Celebrity Apprentice (8pm, NBC) - A special three-hour "Celebrity Apprentice" tonight includes the mixing of teams in the second half of the show. The first challenge, though, will be to create and sell a guidebook about New York City, with Regis Philbin judging the final product. In the second part of the episode, the newly formed teams must create an interactive health segment.

Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (8pm, UNC-TV) - Tonight, Gates helps Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada (Harlem's Children Zoo) research their family trees.

What to Watch on Sunday: Busy TV night has something for everyone

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.

What to Watch on Sunday: NC brothers compete on 'Minute to Win It'

Minute to Win It (8pm, NBC) - Richard and Randall Norman, brothers from Lenoir, North Carolina, try to win a million dollars playing games like the Hoop De Loop challenge, where younger brother Richard must roll a hula-hoop across the floor and land three of them around seven full two-liter soda bottles.

National Memorial Day Concert (8pm, UNC-TV) - From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capital, Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host the 2011 tribute to America's military personnel, which this year also honors those who died on 9/11. Slated performers include Yolanda Adams, B.B. King, NYPD tenor Daniel Rodriguez, Hayley Westenra, Pia Toscano, Kris Allen, and the National Symphony Orchestra. This repeats at 9:30.

Game of Thrones (9pm, HBO) - With conflict looming, Tywin urges Jaime to preserve the Lannisters' future. Also, Ned presses Cersei about the death of Jon Arryn, and Jon takes his vows at Castle Black, though he's preoccupied by Benjen's disappearance.

Treme (10pm, HBO) - News of Jacques' troubles reaches Janette and Nelson does a favor for Oliver Thomas. Performances by John Hiatt and Henry Butler.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - The police must regroup after they have second thoughts about their prime suspect, which has a big impact on Richmond's standings in the polls. Also, Stan could quite possibly (and very rightfully!) end up behind bars.

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Upstairs Downstairs' ends, 'Treme' returns

CNN Presents: The Women Who Would Be Queen (8pm, CNN) - Soledad O'Brien profile of Kate Middleton and how she and Prince William have honored the legacy of Princesses Diana. Not sure why the title says "women" instead of "woman," but it's not a typo.

Charles and Di: Once Upon a Time (8pm, TLC) - TLC kicks off a full night of new/rehashed specials on the upcoming royal wedding with this look back at the July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Followed by 'Untold Stories of a Royal Bridesmaid' and 'Royally Astounding: 30 Defining Days of the Monarchy.'

Mob Wives (8pm, VH1) - At the other end of the cultural spectrum ... Drita gets news from prison, and Karen and Renee clash at Carla''s birthday party.

Upstairs Downstairs (9pm, UNC-TV) - The conclusion finds Hallam (Ed Stoppard, right) thrust into a national crisis when the Duke of Kent asks for his help. Meanwhile, Agnes (Keeley Hawes, right) fears the arrival of her baby and the servants fret about the silent Lotte.

Game of Thrones (9pm, HBO) - Already renewed for a second season! Accompanied  by his daughters, Ned rides south to take his place in King Robert's court, but Catelyn remains at Winterfell, praying that Bran will recover. A;sp. Daemerys gets advice on how to please her husband.

Beyond the Blackboard (9pm, CBS) - In this Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, a first time teacher (Emily VanCamp) struggles to educate homeless kids in a shelter's makeshift classroom. To make matter more difficult, she gets little support from the school district or parents. Also stars Treat Williams and Timothy Busfield. Here's our review.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - Can this show ever be as good again now that Gary Busey has been fired? Well, we still have the big Star Jones-NeNe Leakes fight to look forward to.

Treme (10pm, HBO) - The second season begins on November 1, 2006, months after Hurricane Katrina, but with the city still in recovery mode. The rise in crime gives Colson (David Morse) and the police department all they can handle, and Sofia's emotional distance following Creighton's death worries Toni (Melissa Leo, left). Also, Albert (Clarke Peters) must find a new place to stay, Annie returns from a national tour, and Delmond (Rob Brown) debuts his new album in New York. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band perform.

MegaQuake: The Hour that Shook Japan (10pm, Discovery) - Japan's earthquake and Tsunami are examined in footage and first-person accounts. Also, scientists discuss the physics behind the cataclysm and weigh in on possible threats to the U.S.

Borgias (10pm, Showtime) - Lucrezia turns her attentions to a handsome young stable boy as a temporary escape from her loveless marriage. Meanwhile, Cesare has fallen in love with an influential baron's wife and takes drastic steps to ensure she will become his.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - One of Rosie's teachers provides Sarah and Holder with crucial new evidence. Stan steps up his search for his daughter's killer and enlists Belko's help.

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.

HBO teases new series "Game of Thrones" (VIDEO)

Before tonight's season 3 debut of "True Blood," HBO showed a brief teaser for their new series, "Game of Thrones." It debuts in 2011.

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