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What to Watch on Wednesday: Out with the old, in with the new

Survivor: South Pacific (8pm, CBS) -  The 23rd season begins in Samoa with 18 castaways, including returning players "Coach" Wade and Ozzy Lusth.

Barbara Streisand: One Night Only at the Village Vanguard (8pm, UNC-TV) -  Streisand is at her best in this intimate 2009 show at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City.

H8R (8pm, CW) - A new reality series in which hated reality "celebrities" (like Snooki and Jake Pavelka) try to win over the people who hate them. This will only make people hate them more.

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - The winning act is revealed in tonight's 2-hour season finale.

Buried Treasure (8pm, Fox) - In the finale of this short first season, the Keno brothers take a look at the possessions of a Georgia family hoping to raise money to avoid foreclosure.

America's Next Top Model (9pm, CW) - The 17th season is an "all-star" contest, bringing back losers from previous seasons for another shot at the prize. Nicki Minaj is a guest judge.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - In tonight's Season 1 finale, T.K. faces his rival (Terrell Owens) as the Hawks enter the playoffs. Also, Nico must decide where his loyalties lie.

Up All Night (10pm, NBC) - New mom (Christina Applegate) returns to work while her husband (Will Arnett) stays home with the baby. Reagan's boss, the host of a popular talk show, is played by Maya Rudolph. Next week, this will move into its regular 8 p.m. slot. Worth Watching?

Free Agents (10:30pm, NBC) - The premiere of a new workplace comedy about two lovelorn coworkers (Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn) and their ever-changing relationship. Starting next week, this airs at 8:30 p.m. Our take on the show.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Midseason finale for 'Royal Pains'

Buried Treasure (8pm, Fox) - The Keno brothers visit an art-filled New Jersey home, a Vermont horse farm that was devastated by fire, and Texas family whose home might (or might not) contain unexpected treasures.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - In the summer finale, an art collector (Wilmer Valderrama, right) loses consciousness while viewing a piece of art he has pursued for years. Also, Hank works out a treatment for Paige's mother, against the wishes of General Collins, and Divya tries to balance the demands of HankMed and Hamptons Heritage.

Primetime Nightline: My (Extra) Ordinary Life (10pm, ABC) - Cynthia McFadden explores the medical, surgical, social, and emotional challenges facing transgender youngsters.

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - In the Season 2 finale, Joy and Victoria wake up to a house in disarray, full of dozing frat boys and  roaming iguana, with no recollection of Elka's bachelorette party the night before. And the bride-to-be is nowhere to be found.

Rescue Me (10pm, FX) - A major fire breaks out on the day of Colleen and Black Shawn's wedding.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani tackles a playoff curse that's plagued the Hawks for years, and also turns her attention to the team's self-destructive mascot. Also, Dani's relationship with J.D. progresses.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Bedbugs, Dixie history, and Liza Minnelli

Bedbug Apocalypse (8pm, Animal Planet) - Just about the time we all stop itching from the constant bedbug news, we get a special from Animal Planet looking at the rise in bedbug infestations in homes and businesses. They talk to entomologists, pest control experts, and bedbug victims.

You Don't Know Dixie (9pm, History) - An exploration of the South and its influence on American culture includes comments from prominent Southerners, identified by the History Channel as: Trace Adkins, Jeff Foxworthy, Ty Pennington, Ricky Skaggs, Bobby Bowden, Herschel Walker, and James Carville.

Rocco's Dinner Party (10pm, Bravo) - Rocco saved his best dinner party for the show's first season finale. Tonight, a birthday party for Liza Minnelli brings out Sandra Bernhardt, Marvin Hamlisch, Kenneth Cole, and Sam Harris. No pressure, chefs!

Love in the Wild (10pm, NBC) - In the first season finale, the final two couples go on an overnight journey before the winning pair decide if they've found love.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - An up-and-coming golfer develops a case of the yips and needs Dani's help. Meanwhile, TK works with a new therapist, and Dani takes an interest in her former professor.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Farewell (for now) to 'Franklin & Bash'

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Christina Applegate and Lil C are the guest judges tonight.

Franklin & Bash (9pm, TNT) - The good news is tonight's episode is the season finale. The bad news is that the show has been renewed for a second season. (Hey, if I can't mock Franklin and Bash, right, who can I mock?)

Roseanne's Nuts (9pm, Lifetime) - Roseanne attempts to cook a Passover meal using only vegetables from her farm, but soon realizes she needs more food and enlists the help of her celebrity guests to prepare dinner.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani helps an extreme sports star whose nightmares begin to affect his performance. Also, Dani prepares for her high school reunion, even though her ex-husband will also be there.

Rescue Me (10pm, FX) - Tommy's 9/11 interview airs, with predictably combustible results. Meanwhile, Sean goes out with Emily, the bridal shop clerk, and Kelly gets the results of her blood test.

Primetime Nightline: Beyond Belief (10pm, ABC) - In a report on out-of-body experiences, Bob Woodruff recalls his own shortly after being injured in a bombing in Iraq in 2006. Woodruff also interviews Colton Burpo, the boy whose experiences are recounted in the best seller, "Heaven Is For Real."

What to Watch on Wednesday: "Rescue Me" and "Damages" lead tonight's premieres

ESPY Awards (9pm, ESPN) - Seth Meyers hosts the 19th annual ESPY Awards, honoring top sports performers and performances. Dewey Bozella, a boxer who was imprisoned and served 26 years for a murder he didn't commit, will receive the 2011 Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

Roseanne's Nuts (9pm, Lifetime) - The premiere of a new reality show following sitcom star Roseanne Barr as she attempts to manage a 40-acre macadamia nut and livestock farm in Hawaii with her boyfriend and son. Back-to-back episodes tonight. Here's Adrienne's review.

Ghost Hunters International (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 3 premiere, the team goes to Trinidad to probe claims concerning the ghost of a cocoa plantation owner.

Rescue Me (10pm, FX) - The seventh and final season of this FX drama begins with Tommy's family life being shaken up by Sheila and the pregnant Janet, who are now best friends. Meanwhile, Black Shawn wants to take his relationship with Colleen to the next level, Mickey and Teddy go into business together, and Damien is still benched in the wake of his on-the-job accident.

Damages (10pm, DirecTV 239) - Season four of this excellent Glenn Close drama jumps from FX to DirecTV and features a storyline centering on a lawsuit against a Blackwater-type military security firm. If you have DirecTV, I'm jealous. Here's my review of the new season.

The Franchise: A Season with the San Francisco Giants (10pm, Showtime) - This new series follows the World Champion San Francisco Giants as they attempt to defend their World Series title. Tonight's first episode looks at how an injury to Brian Zito allowed for Ryan Vogelsong to return to the majors for his best season yet, and what the team will do when Zito returns from the disabled list (check out this clip from the show on Zito's possible return).

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - A NASCAR driver needs help getting back behind the wheel after a crash. Also, TK clashes with a rookie wide receiver, and Lindsay and R.J. lose control of a party they're throwing.

Legend Quest (10pm, Syfy) - A new series following a symbologist on a trek to find historical artifacts. Tonight's episode centers on a search for the Ark of the Covenant in Italy, France, and Ethiopia, and also, a search for Mexico's Talking Cross.

Dance Moms (10pm, Lifetime) - A new reality series following Pittsburgh competitive dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, her young students, and their pushy moms.

What to Watch on Wednesday: New addition to Bravo's 'Flipping Out'

Haunted Collector (9pm, Syfy) - The team visits a home in North Carolina, where the residents claim something malevolent may be attached to one of their possessions.

Flipping Out (9pm, Bravo) - Hooray! Season 5 opens with Jeff Lewis' business booming and changing. Added to the team this year is Gage Edward, Jeff's new head of business affairs who is also Jeff's boyfriend. Tonight, Gage schedules a speaking engagement for Jeff in San Francisco, but troubles mar the trip.

Lost Kennedy Home Movies (9pm, History) - Home movies of the children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy include JFK's last weekend with Caroline and John Jr., two weeks before his assassination in Dallas.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani works with a news anchor whose career is in jeopardy following an on-air gaffe. Elsewhere, Matt refuses to clear T.K. to play in a game, and Lindsay dates a guy who seems too perfect.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - In the finale of this really strong second season, Joe tees off toward his golfing dreams when his moment in the "senior tour pre-qualifier" arrives. Elsewhere, Owen and his father have a crucial discussion about the future of the car dealership, and Terry discovers a new passion.

Love in the Wild (10pm, NBC) - The couples make their way through a maze of hanging bridges, caves (with bats!) and rope-swinging challenges. The outing forces one contestant to face his fears (bats?), while some couples grow closer.

A real woman tackles life's issues in "Necessary Roughness"

It's good to have another gal squarely at the center of a TV show (like Julianna Marguiles of "The Good Wife"), and it's good that the gal is Callie Thorne.

Thorne has an appealing authenticity and weary wisdom, and in "Necessary Roughness" (USA, 10 tonight), she gets to showcase both qualities to great effect with a good cast. It's a delightful show.

Thorne plays Dr. Dani Santino, a married psychotherapist and mother of two, who discovers her husband has been cheating. She tosses him out, but can't afford to divorce him until a one-night stand (Marc Blucas) turns out to be a trainer for the local pro football team. When she uses hypnotherapy to help him stop smoking, he recommends her to his boss to help get an expensive and hot-headed football star (Mehcad Brooks) to start catching the ball again. Scott Cohen plays the team's security who stays in Dr. Dani's face and life.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'The Voice' finale, plus more premieres

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - The winning vocalist is named in the Season 1 finale. The winner gets $100,000 and a recording contract.

State of Georgia (8:30pm, ABC Family) - The series premiere of a comedy executive produced by best-selling author Jennifer Weiner ("Good in Bed") and starring Raven-Symone ("That's So Raven"). The sitcom follows Georgia (Raven-Symone) and her friend Jo (Majandra Delfino) as they move from the South to New York City and rent an apartment from Georgia's aunt (Loretta Devine).

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - In the Season 3 premiere, Hank treats the passengers of a toppled vehicle and takes a special interest in one woman, whom he believes has more serious underlying medical problems. Elsewhere, Divya faces the repercussions of her decision not to get married.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - In this brand new drama, therapist Dani Santino (Callie Thorne) lands a job with a local football team following a nasty divorce. The series follows Dani as she counsels the high-profile football players and struggles to maintain a balance between work and family. Our review here.

Love in the Wild (10pm, NBC) - A new reality series in which twenty single people travel to Costa Rica for adventure-filled dates. There are challenges, of course, and each episode will have an elimination ceremony in which two singles go home. In tonight's episode, the group must build rafts and navigate crocodile-infested waters.

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - Owen joins forces with Terry to shoot a new commercial for the dealership. Also, Joe works to revive his store and rebuild his life, but past relationships keep coming back to haunt him.

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