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What to Watch on Saturday: The final episodes of 'Made in Jersey'

Made in Jersey (8pm, CBS) - The final two episodes of "Made in Jersey" air tonight. In the first, a young woman leaves rehab to join a cult, and Martina represents her concerned patients. In the final episode, Martina must testify against her own client, an angry father who assaulted the CEO of a chemical company he blames for making his daughter ill.

Heroes of Hell's Highway (8pm, Discovery) - All three parts of this three-part series about military life in Afghanistan air tonight. The series follows soldiers as they remove bombs and IEDs from roadways and help clear travel routes and landing zones.

The Mob Doctor (9pm, Fox) - Constantine discusses a consolidation of power with Celeste and North Side boss Al Trapani when he gets wind of Russell King's plan to control Chicago's downtown. Meanwhile, Nate asks for Grace's help with a runaway who may have witnesses a murder, and a priest is treated at the hospital after being bitten during an exorcism.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams (10pm, History) - Renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog leads viewers on a tour of the cave of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc in Southern France, where 30,000-year-old cave drawings sat undiscovered and perfectly preserved until they were found by archaeologists in 1994.

What to Watch on Saturday: Christmas specials with Mr. Magoo and the Chipmunks

Made in Jersey (8pm, CBS) - Two new episodes tonight. In the first, Martina works on a case involving a murder and a robbery at an upscale jewelry store, and she suspects the store owner is suppressing some key info. At 9, a nightclub owner is accused of killing his friend and business partner, and Martina uses some of her experience in the DA's office in building his defense.

Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (8pm, NBC) - Mr. Magoo plays Ebenezer Scrooge in this 1962 animated musical version of Charles Dickens' Christmas tale. Songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. Jim Backus (aka Thurston Howell from "Gilligan's Island") voices Magoo. Jack Cassidy voices Bob Cratchit.

A Chipmunk Christmas (8:30pm, ABC) - In this 1981 special, mischievous Alvin learns about Christmas spirit when he tries to help a seriously ill boy. Songs include "Chipmunk Jingle Bells," "Silent Night" and "The Chipmunk Song."

Frozen Planet (9pm, Discovery) - Polar bears in pursuit of mates, surfing penguins and hunting orcas are observed in the premiere of this new documentary series examining wildlife in the Arctic and Antarctic.

Wedding Band (10pm, TBS) - Rutherford books the group a gig at a corporate event -- but it's for the company that employs Eddie, who doesn't want his conservative boss to know he's in a band. Eddie's problem escalates when his office rival discovers his secret.

What to Watch on Saturday: Christmas brides and fire-breathing wasps

It's a Wonderful Life (8pm, NBC) - This Frank Capra classic is a holiday tradition that you have to watch at least once before Christmas. James Stewart is a small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he'd never been born. Co-stars Donna Reed and Henry Travers.

Made in Jersey (8pm, CBS) - Martina's football expertise helps her land a new client: a promising quarterback whose career ended in high school because his coaches neglected to get proper treatment for his injuries.

Dragonwasps (9pm, Syfy) - Dragons. Wasps. I admit, a combo I would not have thought of on my own. In this movie, an entomologist's mission to find her father in the jungles of Belize turns more dangerous than she could have ever imagined when she and a group of soldiers are attacked by giant fire-breathing wasps.
 
A Bride For Christmas (8pm, Hallmark) - A holiday bet prompts a man to pursue a woman who has sworn off serious relationships after three failed engagements. As the two spend time together, the woman starts to reconsider.

Wedding Band (10pm, TBS) - Rutherford plans an adult prom, but she must deal with her high school nemesis in the process. Elsewhere, Tommy woos everyone's fantasy woman, and Stevie dates a florist with some lusty talents.

Pit Bulls & Parolees (10pm, Animal Planet) - The Villalobos crew are devastated by Chong's cancer diagnosis, but Tia and the twins try to make the best of a sad situation.

What to Watch on Saturday: CBS trots out 'Made in Jersey' leftovers

Naughty or Nice (8pm, Hallmark) - After accidentally receiving Santa's "Naughty or Nice" book, a woman (Hilarie Burton) exposes the bad deeds of those around her. Before long, however, she realizes that her new ability isn't making her very nice.

Made in Jersey (8pm, CBS) - Fans of this canceled CBS drama can rejoice -- looks like the network is going to burn off unaired episodes on Saturday nights. Tonight, Martina questions a father's motives in a custody case involving a surrogacy, an unborn child and a comatose woman. Meanwhile, Martina's sister has a dispute with her neighbors concerning a tree, so Martina uses her legal skills to help her.

March Sisters at Christmas (8pm, Lifetime) - A contemporary adaptation of "Little Women" centers on the March sisters fighting to save their family home, Orchard House, while also searching for love during the Christmas season.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness (9pm, Syfy) - In this movie, Demons and dragons are fought by a brave warrior, who risks his life by infiltrating a group of villains in order to rescue his father from a madman hellbent on destroying the world.

Wedding Band (10pm, TBS) - Eddie reluctantly enlists Tommy to babysit his children. Tommy's planned activities include attending a bachelor party for Rachel's finance, but he ends up tangling with his nemesis, who is also the best man.

Kyle Kinane: Whiskey Icarus (11pm, Comedy Central) - A very funny stand-up special from Kyle Kinane, who performs at the Fillmore in San Francisco. I never thought an extended bit about watching an airline passenger eat pancakes out of a bag would be so funny.

Canceled: 'Made in Jersey' pulled from CBS lineup

CBS' Friday night drama "Made in Jersey" is the first casualty of the fall TV season. CBS yanked the show from its lineup today, and will replace it with "Undercover Boss" starting November 2.

Until then, the slot will be filled with reruns of "NCIS" and "Hawaii Five-0."

Expected to be the next to fall: "The Mob Doctor" on Fox. Stay tuned...

What to Watch on Friday: A night of CBS drama premieres

Shark Tank (8pm, ABC) - Entertainment reporter Robin Leach helps pitch a line of stone-studded jewelry, and a Vermont couple try to sell investors on vegan, gluten-free cookies.

CSI: New York (8pm, CBS) - The ninth season begins with a fire chief being killed in a blaze that was started using the same technique employed by a recently paroled arsonist.

Made in Jersey (9pm, CBS) - This new CBS drama follows an attorney (Janet Montgomery, right) from a working class background who uses her street smarts as she tackles cases at an elite New York City firm. In the pilot episode, Martina impresses her boss and gets put on a murder case involving a student and a professor. Adrienne reviews.

Fringe (9pm, Fox) - In the Season 5 opener, Peter and Etta search for Olivia in 2036 as the Fringe Team, released from amber after 20 years, joins the rebellion to halt the Observers' world dominance.

The Last Resort (9pm, ABC) - The season premiere of this tense Andre Braugher-Scott Speedman drama, which normally airs on Thursdays at 8, repeats tonight at 9. If you missed it, check it out.

Grimm (9pm, NBC) - Monroe investigates a Wesen church after a robbery occurs there. Nick is followed by a menacing adversary as he works to reconnect with Juliette.

Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - In the Season 3 opener, a criminal seeks revenge on Danny by abducting Jackie. Elsewhere, Jamie is assigned a new partner, and a young cop is unnerved after he mistakenly shoots an innocent person.

New Fall Season: "Made in Jersey" is built to last

Made in Jersey

Fridays 9 p.m. on CBS

You've got to give points for ballsiness to a show named "Made in Jersey" that stars a British actress.

Not that it matters. "Made in Jersey" is a bit of a fairy tale, a Cinderella story about a working-class girl named Martina (Janet Montgomery) who ends up at a prestigious law firm with a bunch of Ivy Leaguers. A fake accent is fine in a make-believe world.
 

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