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What to Watch on Friday: 'Fringe' confusion, 'Haven' season finale

A Gifted Man (8pm, CBS) - Michael tries to help his pregnant friend who has a brain tumor, whole also treating a young boy with sickle-cell anemia at Anna's old clinic.

Fringe (9pm, Fox) - The Fringe teams work together when a serial killer "over there" builds an impressive body count. But the case takes an interesting turn after the murderer's alternate history "over here," a forensic psychologist, is brought into the investigation, which opens up the possibility of transporting civilians from one universe to the other.

Taking Down the Mob (9pm, National Geographic Channel) - The story of a 1985 jewelry heist involving crooked cops and five New York Mafia families, told by the New York detectives who cracked the case.

Haven (10pm, Syfy) - The dead visit the living to resolve unfinished matters, and the reverend resurfaces to launch his endgame in the Season 2 finale.

Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - Danny accidentally shoots a cop who failed to identify himself and is investigated by Internal Affairs. Danny is put on desk duty while officers try to determine his state of mind on the day of the shooting.

Strike Back (10pm, Cinemax) - When a heroin overlord kidnaps four people, Section 20 pulls Scott and Stonebridge off the streets of Vienna and relocates them to the forests of Kosovo.

What to Watch on Monday: HBO airs documentary on West Memphis Three

Paradise Lost: Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (8pm, HBO) - A re-airing of the 1993 documentary that first drew attention to the trial of the three teenagers convicted in the gruesome murders of three little boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. The convicted men were set free earlier this month. The sequel to this documentary airs tomorrow night.

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - Brenda reaches out to Capt. Raydor for help in a twist-filled case involving a murder-for-hire scheme, a formidable drug cartel, and allegations of police brutality. Elsewhere, squad members are deposed in regard to the lawsuit against Brenda and the department.

Warehouse 13 (9pm, Syfy) - Stukowski is interrogated by Warehouse agents after they learn she was using artifacts to kill regents, who are the secret protectors of the Warehouse.

CIA Confidential: 9/11 Mastermind (10pm, NGC) - The manhunt for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who eluded the CIA for a decade, is documented. NGC's interview with former President George W. Bush about 9/11 repeats at 8 p.m., just before this one.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - Nancy, Andy, and Silas plot revenge against Emma (Michelle Trachtenberg) after she gets the best of them in a business deal.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - Cathy offers to help Lee (Hugh Dancy) put a dent in his bucket list, and Adam accompanies Poppy (Parker Posey) to her high school reunion.

What to Watch on Monday: 'The Bachelor' goes to Charlotte

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - Brad visits the four remaining bachelorettes in their hometowns, which means he accompanies Emily Maynard (left) to Charlotte. Will she let him meet her daughter with late NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick? Will she make the cut and move on to the South Africa trip next week?

The Chicago Code (9pm, Fox) - Jarek and Caleb chase a bank robber and try to uncover details about him. Elsewhere, Teresa and Gibbons discuss a pivotal construction site.

It's Good to be President (9pm, History) - The life of the U.S. president is explored, focusing on daily tasks outside of the political arena, and the perks and dangers that go with the job.

BET Honors (9pm, BET) - Gabrielle Union hosts the awards show, which pays tribute to Linda Johnson Rice, Herbie Hancock, Jamie Foxx, Cicely Tyson, and Lonnie G. Bunch.

Amanda Knox: Murder Trial in Italy (9pm, Lifetime) - Hayden Panettiere plays the Seattle exchange student accused of murdering her British roommate in Italy. Read Adrienne's review.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - In part one of a two-part story, an investigation of a murdered cab driver reveals his involvement in a high stakes conspiracy. That leads to a federal agent (Adrian Pasdar) taking charge of the case.

President of the World: The Bill Clinton Phenomenon (10pm, MSNBC) - In another Presidents Day offering, this "Hardball" documentary examines the life and legacy of President Bill Clinton. Includes footage of Chris Matthews' weekend with Clinton attending the Clinton Global Initiative in New York and a visit to Ireland. Also includes interviews with Clinton's close friends and colleagues.

Lincoln's Secret Killer (10pm, National Geographic Channel) - The health of Abraham Lincoln in his final year of life is probed by experts, who perform a DNA analysis on a piece of fabric stained with his blood. Some believe Lincoln was dying from a rare form of cancer when he was assassinated.

What to Watch on Friday: Oprah creates another star

Medium (8pm, CBS) - Allison's dreams cause to suspiciously scrutinize the newfound success of her brother, played by her real life brother David Arquette. Also, Devalos' new campaign manager becomes interested in Bridgette's abilities.

Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star (9pm, OWN) - Ten hopefuls vie for a chance at their own talk show in this new reality competition show. In tonight's first episode, the finalists (selected by online voting) are introduced to Oprah and must produce talk show segments under the watchful eye of Dr. Phil. Carson Kressley and Nancy O'Dell are the hosts, and Mark Burnett ("Survivor" "Apprentice") is the executive producer. Someone will be eliminated each week till Oprah has a new employee.

Unlikely Animal Friends 2 (9pm, National Geographic Channel) - A look at surprising animal friendships between rival species. Included: a lion, a tiger and a bear live together in perfect harmony at a wildlife rehabilitation center near Atlanta.

Merlin (10pm, Syfy) - In the first part of a two-part Season 3 premiere, Arthur and Merlin discover the long-missing Morgana and return her to Camelot. Shortly after her return, Uther's mind begins to fray and Merlin suspects  it's due to someone's magic and puts himself in danger investigating the source.

What to Watch on Saturday: Garbage moguls get creative

Garbage Moguls (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - A new series documenting the work at TerraCycle Inc, a green company that makes products from trash. Three episodes in a row air tonight. In the first, the company makes a line of pet products from recycled dog food bags. In the second episode at 9pm, plastic trash cans are made from potato chip bags and fishing lures are made from old cds. And at 10pm, investors offer TerraCycle a retail store for free, but the catch is they have to renovate, design, and stock it in 24 hours.

Persons Unknown (8pm, NBC) - The group feel confined and uneasy after learning they'll be restricted to the hotel, and things only get worse when they find personal items in their rooms. 

Lake Placid 3 (9pm, Syfy) - A game warden (Colin Ferguson) moves into his aunt's lakeside cabin with his wife and young son. The little boy feeds the resident baby crocodiles until they grow up to be monstrous creatures that meanace the family.

Guitar Center Sessions: Peter Gabriel (9pm, Network 101) - The premiere of a new series from featuring musicians answering questions from an audience and performing their work. Only available on DirecTV.

Who is the Real Joran van der Sloot (10pm, A&E) - An examination of the murder case against Joran van der Sloot through forensic evidence, psychological examinations, and opinions from those who know him. Van der Sloot is accused in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway and recently confessed to killing a woman in Peru.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Tracking evil in North Carolina

My Fair Lady (8pm, TCM) - A restored version of the 1964 Oscar-winning classic starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Harrison is a speech professor who tries to make a lady out of a guttersnipe

National Geographic's Most Incredible Photos: Afghan Warrior (8pm, NGC) - The work of acclaimed photojournalist Reza Deghati.

Paranormal State: Invitation to Evil (10pm, A&E) - This show about a group of paranormal investigators travels to North Carolina in this episode. They try to help a couple who claims their house is haunted by not just a ghost, but a demon. The couple claims to have witnessed a levitating bed, growling sounds, and vulgar outbursts from their 3-year-old daughter.

For information on holiday TV programming, check out our What to Watch: Santa Edition.

What to Watch on Monday: Castle goes vampire hunting

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The top twenty dancers are introduced and two of them are local. Tune in tonight to meet Ariana (Wake Forest) and Noelle (Sanford). Both women dance at the CC & Co Dance Complex in Raleigh.

The Real Amelia Earhart (8pm, NGC) - National Geographic Channel presents a documentary on the disappearance of Ameila Earhart, who vanished somewhere over the Pacific in 1937.

Cake Boss (10pm, TLC) - Back-to-back episodes ring in season two tonight, as Buddy creates a cake in the shape of a ring box and considers hiring an assistant. Also, Cousin Anthony learns a thing or two about the dangerous job of cake delivery.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and Beckett (right) go vampire hunting as they investigate the death of a man found wearing vampire teeth with a stake through his heart. Also, there's a special treat for "Firefly" fans at the beginning of the episode.

A TV show about inked-up bikers saving dogs and cats? Yes, please!

"Rescue Ink Unleashed" is the kind of show that has you at meow. A group of inked-up, bad-ass bikers who go around saving abused and neglected dogs and cats? Heck yeah. I'm watching that.

The first episode of show, which aired on National Geographic Channel last Friday, was a pretty good sampling of the types of cases the crew takes on.

They deftly handle three starving pit bulls who had been shut up for two days in their owner's apartment, after the owner was beaten and hospitalized and unable to get home. (The pit bulls had to be sweet animals because they were also in the apartment with three cats and didn't eat them).

Possibly even more scary than the pit bulls was the old lady in Queens who suggested the Rescue crew simply kill the wild chickens messing up her yard instead of trying to catch them with nets. She isn't too impressed with their track record (they average one chicken capture per visit) and wants swifter justice. The captured chickens are relocated to no-kill farms.

A TV show about inked-up bikers saving dogs and cats? Yes, please!

"Rescue Ink Unleashed" is the kind of show that has you at meow. A group of inked-up, badass bikers who go around saving abused and neglected dogs and cats? Heck yeah. I'm watching that.

The first episode of show, which aired on National Geographic Channel last Friday, was a pretty good sampling of the types of cases the crew takes on.

They deftly handle three starving pit bulls who had been shut up for two days in their owner's apartment, after the owner was beaten and hospitalized and unable to get home. (You know the pit bulls were sweet animals because they were also in the apartment with three cats and didn't eat them).

Possibly even more scary than the pit bulls was the old lady in Queens who suggested the Rescue crew simply kill the wild chickens messing up her yard instead of trying to catch them with nets. She isn't too impressed with their track record (they average one chicken capture per visit) and wants swifter justice. The captured chickens are relocated to no-kill farms.

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