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What to Watch on Thursday: Season 4 of 'Glee,' Bieber on 'Rock Center'

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - A winner is named in the Season 7 finale. Justin Bieber performs (see the Biebs again at 10 on "Rock Center").

Glee (9pm, Fox) - Season 4 begins with Rachel (Lea Michele) moving to New York City to attend NYADA, where she meets an attractive older student (Dean Geyer, right). Back at McKinley, the glee club seeks new recruits, including Puck's half brother. Kate Hudson guest stars.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The designers create their own fabric for fashions and receive visits from their families.

Extreme Chef (10pm, Food) - The final three chefs battle in the jungles of Thailand for the $50,000 grand prize in the Season 2 finale. They work with elephants and members of a native tribe before climbing hundreds of stairs to create the perfect bite in front of a Buddhist temple.

Rock Center with Brian Williams (10pm, NBC) - Nancy Snyderman examines internet dependency and studies that equate it with drug or alcohol addiction. Also, an interview with pop star Justin Bieber.

Sullivan & Son (10pm, TBS) - In the Season 1 finale, a coworker files and HR complaint against Hank for making "inappropriate comments" (which should have been the name of this series).

Louie (10:30, FX) - In the second of a three-part "Late Show" arc, Louie continues his adventure in California while mulling an offer to host "The Late Show" after Letterman's retirement.

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.

What to Watch on Thursday: Season finales for 'Suits' and 'Anger Management'

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The designers create looks to accompany new hairstyles for everyday women who are in need of makeovers. That means, this is the episode where designers have to design for non-boney women with average bodies, and they all pitch hissy fits and make the women cry. British fashion designer Alice Temperly is guest judge.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - The gang travels to Panama in the season finale, but their target discovers their plans and sets a trap.

Anger Management (9:30pm, FX) - In the first season finale, a seemingly innocent gesture leads Charlie and Kate to examine their relationship.

Suits (10pm, USA) - In the season finale, a personal tragedy causes Mike (Patrick J. Adams, right) to drop off the grid when Harvey (Gabriel Macht, right) needs him during the fight for the firm.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - Andy and Nick cross paths with a powerful drug dealer while investigating a death threat aimed a priest. Meanwhile, Chris and Swarek argue over what it takes to be a good cop.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - Louie goes on a search for a lost love and then looks for his daughter.

Awkward (10:30pm, MTV) - Jenna struggles with her complicated love life, and an unexpected text message makes things even worse.

What to Watch on Thursday: NGC doc looks at development of Mars rover Curiosity

2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) - You can check to see when and where games are playing on the NBC Olympics schedule page. Highlights include track and field, women's diving, men's beach volleyball finals and Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee competing for the decathlon. Tips on watching the Olympic games.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - In the wake of one contender's startling departure, the designers must seamlessly create day-to-evening outfits for women. Hayden Panettiere is the guest judge.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Michael sets up his own arrest by the FBI as part of a plot to take down a Boston mobster. Elsewhere, Jesse and Pearce resort to blackmail to gain information on a gun sale.

Martian Mega Rover (10pm, NGC) - From drawing board to launch pad: Filmmaker Mark Davis documents the development of NASA's Mars rover Curiosity at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and the November 26, 2011, launch of the craft, which landed on the red planet this week.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - A serial killer is suspected when a missing girl's body is discovered in a ravine, but news of Andy's assault and Gail's abduction turns an already crucial investigation into a rescue mission.

Awkward (10:30pm, MTV) - Jenna is determined to take her relationship with Jake to the next level, but there are obstacles, including her Aunt Aly's wedding, a man from her mom's past, and a scheming Sadie.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - Louie goes shopping with an old friend.

What to Watch on Thursday: Final Phelps-Lochte Olympic duel expected

2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) - You can check to see when and where games are playing on the NBC Olympics schedule page. Highlights today include women's gymnastics, swimming, beach volleyball and rowing. The men's 200IM is expected to include the final duel between Michael Phelps (right) and Ryan 'Diamond Grill' Lochte. More tips on watching the Olympic games.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Sam helps his girlfriend's son out of a bind with a cutthroat loan shark. Elsewhere, Michael and Fiona hunt down the person who sabotaged Michael's last mission.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The designers spin out clothes for the Emmy Awards, with former "Project Runway" contestants returning to serve as their clients.

Great Lake Warriors (10pm, History) - A million pounds of cargo are threatened when two storms collide on Lake Michigan, and a captain navigates his way through a graveyard of wrecked ships.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - Louie's day is ruined by a troublesome kid.

Awkward (10:30pm, MTV) - Still reeling from Jake's proclamation of love, Jenna considers sleeping with him, believing sex might bring her some clarity about her own feelings.

What to Watch on Thursday: 'Rock Center' previews Olympic games

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Michael gets a lead on Anson and an assassin traps Sam and Barry in a secluded beach house.

Rock Center with Brian Williams (10pm, NBC) - This preview of the 2012 Summer Olympics includes an interview with British filmmaker Danny Boyle, who is directing the opening ceremonies, and a conversation with composer John Williams, writer of "Olympic Fanfare and Theme." Also, Tamron Hall reports on Olympic swimmer (and N.C. State champion) Cullen Jones' (right) mission to stop the high number of African-American children dying in the water, and then a profile of Billy Fiske, an Olympic champion who was killed in World War II. Click below to watch a clip from the Cullen Jones segment. (Photo by Associated Press)

Suits (10pm, USA) - Last week's "Donna" episode was kind of a shocker. Tonight, Jessica encounters a problem while defending the firm, and Harvey and Mike take an unorthodox case in light of Harvey's history with a client.  

3 (10pm, CBS) - Exactly what the world needs: another dating show (and NBC has one coming in the fall!). On this one, three women move into a Chicago home and cameras follow them as they search for a romantic partner. In other "dating show" news, "Take Me Out" on Fox has its Season 1 finale at 8.
 
Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class (10pm, Bravo) - A new stand-up show from the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California.

Awkward (10:30pm, MTV) - As Valentine's Day approaches, Jenna and Tamara get jealous that their exes might be moving on without them.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - The conclusion to last week's episode in which Louie goes on a weird date with a bookstore clerk, played by Parker Posey.

What to Watch on Thursday: 'Project Runway' premiere, 'Duets' finale

Duets (8pm, ABC) - A winner is announced in the Season 1 finale, after the professionals and their amateur partners perform one last time.

Project Runway (9am, Lifetime) - A brand new season with 16 new designers begins tonight. Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors all return as judges, and guest judges this season will include Lauren Graham and Patricia Feld. And Tim Gunn is back as mentor, of course.

Saving Hope (9pm, NBC) - Routine surgery takes a nightmarish course when Alex's patient falls into a coma. Before long, Charlie connects with the coma patient in the spirit world.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Michael takes on a gangster with help from an unlikely ally, and Card offers Fiona a deal to become a CIA assett -- an arrangement that would prevent her from being extradited.

Anger Management (9:30pm, FX) - Charlie learns that his new love interest, Lori (Denise Richards), thinks therapy is a scam. Meanwhile, Charlie is asked to counsel one of his patient's mother's angry ghost.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - An alleged psychic aids the search for a missing witness.

Sullivan & Son (10pm, TBS) - The premiere of a new sitcom about a corporate attorney who gives up his job and buys out his family's Pittsburgh-based bar on a whim. Two episodes tonight. Astonishingly not funny.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - In part one of two parts, Louie searches for love with an eccentric bookseller played by Parker Posey.

What to Watch on Thursday: New season of 'Big Brother' and a report on Scientology

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Sam is kidnapped during a mission in the Everglades with Michael and Jesse. Meanwhile, Fiona gets into trouble with a pair of inmates, but an ally offers assistance in exchange for a favor.

Saving Hope (9pm, NBC) - A seriously injured man under hypnosis can't recall his identity, so a hypnotist is called him to help snap him out of his trance.

Big Brother (9pm, CBS) - The 4th installment begins with 12 new house guests and four returning players who are among the  most successful to ever compete in the house. Twist: the four players from past seasons will play for their own separate prize and not the $500,000 grand prize. Julie Chen (aka Chenbot, left) returns as host.

Rock Center (10pm, NBC) - Kate Snow explores Scientology in a segment that features the views of two former members of the church. The report includes, naturally, a look at Tom Cruise's marriages to and divorces from Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes. You can watch a clip below featuring a former Scientology official who led Cruise through "confessional sessions" during his divorce from Kidman.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - Shaw becomes distraught when his 15-year-old daughter is apprehended as a material witness to the stabbing of a homeless man.

Suits (10pm, USA) - Travis returns to town and takes aim at Harvey, causing trouble that Harvey and Jessica must hide from Daniel. Elsewhere, Louis and Mike become closer as friends, but Louis' paranoia threatens to ruin the new bond.

Wilfred (10pm, FX) - Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe, forcing Ryan to intervene.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - Louie takes a stand-up job in Miami and makes a new friend when his beach outing goes awry.
 

What to Watch on Thursday: Headhunting for chefs on Food Network

Saving Hope (9pm, NBC) - Alex puts her focus on a double-hand replantation, hoping the case will prove her worth as chief surgical resident. Maggie suspects that a homeless man was misdiagnosed.

Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell (10pm, Food) - Anne Burrell (left) helps acclaimed chef and restaurateur David Burke (left) find an executive chef to run his restaurant Fromagerie in Rumson, N.J.  Burke tests the candidates on ingredient utilization and then asks them to create their own theme night. This series has been called a cross between "The Apprentice" and "Top Chef."

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - Andy has an unexpected run-in with her estranged mother while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Meanwhile, Det. Barber loses track of a stash of recovered guns, putting his job in jeopardy.

Kathy (10pm, Bravo) - The final episode of the season has Kathy Griffin interviewing Jimmy Kimmel.

Cajun Justice (10pm, A&E) - A shrimper claims to find a human bone in his fishing net, and a man and his nephew get into a heated argument over crab traps.

Awkward (10:30pm, MTV) - Jenna revels in her and Jake's official relationship status until she learns a hidden camera is filming at the Sanctuary. She then goes to great lengths to destroy the tape, enlisting Ming and others to help.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - Louie's friends try to set him up with a brash woman, played by Melissa Leo. You will never look at Melissa Leo in the same way ever again.

What to Watch on Thursday: Louis CK shares the night with Charlie Sheen, Russell Brand

Wipeout (9pm, ABC) - The fifth summer season premieres with a hottie vs. nerds battle of the sexes thing (and I thought I couldn't be more unappealing to me).

Anger Management (9pm, FX) - It's the new Charlie Sheen sitcom, and it debuts tonight with two back-to-back episodes. Sheen plays a therapist who specializes in anger management issues. It's a little better than "Two and a Half Men," but that's not saying much (it's still not very nice to women). And it's not in the same universe as FX's other sitcoms (like "Louie," pictured here, or "Wilfred" or "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"), but everybody's got bills to pay, I guess. Here's my full "Anger Management" review.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - During her first day as a detective, Traci makes an amateur mistake that puts a homicide investigation in jeopardy.

Wilfred (10pm, FX) - Wilfred, who has bonded with Jenna's meathead boyfriend Drew, accuses Ryan of being selfish and refuses to help him with his problems.

Louie (10:30pm, FX) - Louie (Louis C.K., pictured here) goes through a really tough day in tonight's Season 3 premiere. I've already seen the first five episodes of the season and it's really incredible. As always.

Awkward (10:30pm, MTV) - Tonight marks the start of the second season of this really excellent teen comedy following the adventures of awkward-but-lovable high schooler Jenna Hamilton. A marathon of the first season airs on MTV starting at 3:30. Your DVR wants it.

Brand X (11pm, FX) - A new half-hour series in which British actor and comedian Russell Brand dissects current events and ponders the great questions of mankind while awkwardly interacting with a live audience. Writer Matt Stoller appears as a political, economic and historical consultant. Here's my take on "Brand X."

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