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What to Watch on Thursday: Obama speech closes out DNC

Democratic National Convention - The Democrats get to business in Charlotte. Just like the Republican party in Tampa, the wall-to-wall coverage will be online and on cable news channels. The broadcast networks start coverage at 10 p.m. and PBS (UNC-TV locally) has coverage starting at 8 p.m. Tonight, a speech from President Barack Obama. Here's the full rundown of what the networks and cable outlets have planned.  

MTV Video Music Awards (8pm, MTV) - Comedian Kevin Hart hosts the 29th annual bash at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Scheduled performers include Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Green Day, One Direction, Alicia Keys and Pink.

Rookie Blue (9pm, ABC) - In the third season finale, Andy and Swarek face off with a violent child abductor, and Chris contemplates a transfer request.

Crime Inc. (9pm, CNBC) - An examination of health care fraud includes a look at doctors who knowingly perform unnecessary surgeries and businessmen who sell phony insurance policies.

Iron Men (9pm, The Weather Channel) - Rough weather complicates work on the World Trade Center and the Barclays Center sports arena in Brooklyn.

What to Watch on Thursday: Romney speech closes out RNC

Republican National Convention - Primetime convention coverage of the final night of the convention begins at 10 p.m. on broadcast networks. If you want wall-to-wall coverage, your best bet is to head online or to cable. Tonight's highlight will be the acceptance speech of presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Here's much more information about RNC viewing.

Iron Men (9pm, The Weather Channel) - Season two opens with workers who rebuilt the World Trade Center in New York City. A second episode airs at 9:30.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - In this time of national division, I'm glad we can all at least come together in our disdain for Ven Budhu, the most horrible human being to ever disgrace The Runway. Too harsh? No. What a supremely arrogant jack@ss. Anyway, tonight the designers compete to have their looks selected as part of a 10-piece capsule collection (hope they like silk and chiffon, Ven!). Fashion executive Bonnie Brooks is the guest judge.

Wilfred (10pm, FX) - Ryan attempts to discover the truth about Wilfred  through self-examination.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - In the first episode of a three-episode arc, Louie hopes to catch a break.

Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell (11pm, FX) - Bell riffs on politics, race and society. Solidly funny every week.

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