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What to Watch on Friday: 'Whale Wars' puts new focus on Foroe Island killings

Who Do You Think You Are (8pm, NBC) - Rob Lowe's search of his ancestry leads to Germany and the Library of Congress. Lowe finds an unexpected connection to the Revolutionary War and America's founding fathers.

Nikita (8pm, CW) -  A plot to bankrupt Percy backfires and Percy snatches Birkhoff's life savings instead. Birkhoff is then arrested by the FBI while trying to retrieve it, and Nikita needs to free him before Division gets ahold of him.
 
Whale Wars: Viking Shores (9pm, Animal Planet)
- The premiere of new "Whale Wars" spinoff following the marine-conservation group Sea Shepherd on a new campaign to stop the hunting of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The photo on the right isn't touched up. That's blood in the water.

Fringe (9pm, Fox) - The Fringe teams from both worlds are united by a common cause, and new developments are linked to the children from the Cortexiphan experiments.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - The FBI keeps an eye on Mary after her father goes on the lam seeking vengeance. Mary tries to lose the agents tailer her in order to track her father down herself.

Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - A leak in the NYPD endangers a Russian mob trial witness whom Danny and Jackie are assigned to protect. Elsewhere, Erin is offered a job as deputy mayor, which would pair her with her father.

What to Watch on Friday: Season 3 premiere of 'Ricky Gervais Show'

The Finder (8pm, Fox) - Walter's search for a missing husband and father, who is also sought by an FBI agent, hinges on a partial voice-mail recording of his last message to his family. Meanwhile, the case conjures up painful memories for Leo of his deceased wife and daughter.

The Ricky Gervais Show (9pm, HBO) - Topics for the third season premiere of this animated podcast include Karl's theory on museum collections, an invention for a mug coaster, and a fashion trend disappointment. Also, Karl's movie idea about a man whose brain is transplanted into Tom Cruise's body.

Supernatural (9pm, CW) - Sam and Dean reconnect with an old hunter friend who suddenly disappears in an abandoned house that is haunted by a powerful ghost.

Grimm (9pm, NBC) - Monroe and Rosalee hide a suspect in a string of murders from a creature bounty hunter.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - Mary's fugitive father surfaces, putting Jinx and Brandi in danger and leaving Mary to wonder whom she can trust.

What to Watch on Friday: Travel to 'Magic City' requires Starz passport

Who Do You Think You Are (8pm, NBC) - Good luck, Edie Falco, in topping last week's incredible family history episode featuring Rita Wilson.

Grimm (9pm, NBC) - Nick's romantic getaway with Juliette turns problematic when he meets the unsettling neighbors and learns that the troubled wife has valuable treasure to protect.

Fringe (9pm, Fox) - Lincoln goes to the alternate universe to help Fauxlivia and his own doppelganger hunt for a vigilante who may be linked to shape-shifters.

Magic City (10pm, Starz) - For the nine of you who have Starz, a new series chronicling life in and around a luxury hotel in Miami Beach circa 1959. In the first episode, Ike Evans (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) must enlist the help of local mobsters to ensure the hotel's New Year's Eve concert goes well. Adrienne has a review.

Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - Danny reopens a closed case in which a fireman's death was ruled a suicide. The decision causes upheaval in the department, but Danny pursues the investigation at the insistence of the dead man's 12-year-old son.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - Mary looks after a bigamist, who is hiding from his former employer and his two wives.

What to Watch on Friday: Helen Hunt researches her family tree

NCAA Basketball (CBS, TBS) - Friday's games begin at 7:15 on CBS and 7:47 on TBS. UNC plays at 7:47 on TBS and NC State tipoff will follow on TBS (expect the 10:30 p.m. area).

Who Do You Think You Are (8pm, NBC) - Oscar winner Helen Hunt investigates her paternal ancestry on a voyage that leads her to San Francisco, where she ultimately unearths information about her great-great-grandmother's involvement in the fight for women's rights.

Shark Tank (8pm, ABC) - Pitches include beer flavored ice cream and packaged meals for pets.

Fringe (9pm, Fox) - A killer targeting love is investigated by the Fringe team as Peter tries to decide what to do about Olivia.

Supernatural (9pm, CW) - Lucifer drives Sam mad and he ends up in a mental hospital.

North Woods Law (9pm, Animal Planet) - A rookie warden reponds to a report deep in the woods of a dead deer hanging by a chain and missing a leg. GROSS. This is a new series about Maine Game Wardens. Last week's premiere episode airs right before this at 8.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - Mary scrambles to find child care while working on a case in which a hoarder witnessed a violent murder.

What to Watch on Friday: 'In Plain Sight' returns for final season

Shark Tank (8pm, ABC) - Singer Ingrid Michaelson joins a would-be entrepreneur who's pitching high-tech music software. There's also a follow-up on this season's magnetic clip to secure eyeglasses.

Fairly Legal (9pm, USA) - In the Season 2 premiere, Kate returns to work and mediates a case between a corporation and a former employee, who claims he was exposed to harmful chemicals on the job.

Supernatural (9pm, CW) - Sam and Dean investigate after a ballerina dances herself to death, and their probe reveals that the ballet slippers the victim wore were cursed. When Dean accidentally touches them, the curse takes hold of him.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - In the premiere of the 5th and final season, Mary (Mary McCormack, pictured here) returns from maternity leave (still can't believe Mary has a baby!) and encounters a new dynamic at the office. She's then assigned to protect a witness who could destroy a powerful secret society.

Merlin (10pm, Syfy) - Morgana joins forces with a warlord in a plot to topple Camelot. Meanwhile, Arthur prepares to marry a princess from a neighboring kingdom and Gwen finds herself in the warlord's lair.

Bering Sea Gold (10pm, Discovery) - As winter approaches, the short-staffed crew sets sail before they're blocked in by ice. Also an auction for next year's dredging grounds commences.

A giveaway that's right in front of your face

We've got a copy of USA's "In Plain Sight" season 3.

That's 9 hours of watching Mary & Marshall relocated and protect the innocent, and some criminals, too.

Just send an email with the name of the city in which the show takes place in the body and we'll randomly choose a winner.

We'll stop taking entries at 8 a.m. Thursday (10/6) morning.

Good luck and your welcome!

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Falling Skies' finale, McCreery up for award

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.

What to Watch on Sunday: Sudeikis hosts MTV Movie Awards

Army Wives (9pm, Lifetime) - Emmalin and Michael's disagreement about their futures puts Claudia Joy in the middle.

MTV Movie Awards (9pm, MTV) - SNL's Jason Sudeikis (right) hosts the 20th annual film awards show from Los Angeles. Honorees include Reese Witherspoon, who will receive the MTV Generation Award. Performances from Foo Fighters, Lupe Fiasco, and Trey Songz. Presenters include Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carrell, Cameron Diaz, Jesse Eisenberg, Selena Gomez, Jason Segal, and Aziz Ansari.

The Glades (10pm, A&E) - Oh great, that show I hate is back! Oops. I meant to say, 'Oh great, this very popular quirky cop drama from A&E returns for its second season!' In tonight's opener, the daughter of a Cuban mobster is murdered, and Jim must solve the case to prevent a war between rival mob families.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - Three episodes left to find out who killed Rosie Larsen. The investigation takes an interesting turn when Sarah and Holder learn more about Rosie's whereabouts on the night of her murder, but everything must be put on hold when Sarah's son goes missing and the detectives go searching for him.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - Mary reluctantly teams up with a remorseless con artist to go after an even bigger criminal. Guest star: D.W. Moffett.

Why Not? With Shania Twain (10pm, OWN) - Shania goes to New York for a photo shoot and meets with music producer David Foster about her single, "Today," and must summon up the courage to sing for him. Later, she relaxes with friends Bo Derek and John Corbett in Santa Barbara, California.

Teen Wolf (11pm, MTV) - The series premiere a new show about an unpopular teen (Tyler Posey) who is bitten by creature in the woods and the next day, starts to notice strange changes in his body. Loosely based on the popular 1985 movie starring Michael J. Fox.

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 Wednesday: Season finale of "In Plain Sight"

Top Chef: Washington DC (9pm, Bravo) - Bravo calls the scratch pie challenge Operation Dessert Storm. Heh. The contestants are also charged with grilling up a classic picnic for Capital Hill interns. Jonathan Waxman is the guest judge.

Ghost Hunters Academy (9pm, Syfy) - The cadets examine Ohio's Mansfield reformatory, where "The Shawshank Redemption" was filmed.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - In the Season 3 finale, Mary and Marshall must protect a priest who witnessed the murder of a stripper, but the priest is obsessed with saving another woman who is also in danger. Also, Stan informs a dead witness's daughter about the truth regarding her father's absence, and Brandi moves in with Peter. Agent Faber (Steven Weber) returns.

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - Elka (Betty White) really likes her blind date (Carl Reiner), but the other women aren't so lucky with their suitors.

Work of Art (10pm, Bravo) - Artists are challenged with creating "shocking art work" by tapping into themes of personal importance to them. Photographer Andres Serrano is the guest judge.

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