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What to Watch on Saturday: Hallmark's 'Cupid' and Zooey D on SNL

Cupid (8pm, Hallmark) - A new Hallmark movie in which a talk show host (Joely Fisher) receives a visit from a mysterious love expert (Jamie Kennedy) who promises he'll reveal her true love to her if she first helps other couples find each other. Her matchmaking doesn't go well and she starts to question her task.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (8pm, ABC) - From 1975, an animated Peanuts special in which Charlie Brown keeps vigil by the mailbox, waiting for a Valentine. In a 2002 special that follows, the gang searches for the meaning of love.

America's Most Wanted (8pm, Fox) - In this "Crimes of Passion" special broadcast, a fugitive from Texas wanted for murdering his wife with chainsaws and a Pennsylvania man who murdered his wife in 2005. Happy Valentines Day!

Parking Wars (9pm, A&E) - Season six opens in Detroit and Providence, Rhode Island.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Zooey Deschanel ("New Girl") hosts and the music guest is Karmin.

What to Watch on Saturday: Fake families and Amish drama

Truth Be Told (8pm, Fox) - A movie about a popular Colorado marriage counselor (Candace Cameron Bure) who fears that her single status may jeopardize an opportunity to host a radio talk show, so she enlists an old friend (David James Elliott) -- a widower with two kids -- to pose as her husband on a weekend trip to meet the potential employer. Former NFL (and 'Dancing with the Stars') star Kurt Warner and Danny Gokey ('American Idol') appear as themselves.

Filthy Cities (8pm, Discovery) - In the opener of a new documentary series, the grimy past of London is explored. At 9 p.m., there's a look at 19th century New York, including the slums of Manhattan.

The Shunning (9pm, Hallmark) - A young Amish woman (Danielle Panabaker, right) questions her future and her faith as her wedding day approaches, leading her family and friends to shun her. Adding to her confusion is the arrival of a mysterious woman (Sherry Stringfield) with ties to her past. Based on a novel by Beverly Lewis, directed by Michael Landon Jr., and filmed in the Triad.

Law & Order: Los Angeles (9pm, NBC) - The LA version isn't as good as any of the other versions, and this week's episode where they killed off Skeet Ulrich's character was just plain awful. But the week's second episode, which aired Monday night, wasn't bad at all. Corey Stoll shaved off his G. Gordon Liddy mustache, and there are great performances from Alfred Molina (bumped down from DA to detective) and guest star Tim Dekay ('White Collar'). Also, Alana de la Garza shows up as Connie Rubirosa ('Law & Order'). Score. If you're an L&O fan, this episode is worth catching.

Parking Wars (10pm, A&E) - The fifth season of this surprisingly compelling reality series opens with a Philadelphia ticketer being stalked by an angry citizen. And in Detroit, a woman is irate when her car is booted while she's interviewing for a job. A second episode follows at 10:30.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Will Tracey mend fences on Biggest Loser?

Biggest Loser (8pm, NBC) - Raleigh native Tracey Yukich (left) played the villain on last week's show, making some uh, questionable decisions that sent home Sean and Dudley NC's Antoine Dove (left). Will she mend fences tonight? Also, the kitchen at the ranch closes so the contestants have to make healthy choices in restaurants.

Shark Tank (8pm, ABC) - A contestant pitches celebrity fashion accessories, and meanie shark Kevin O'Leary goes to great lengths to get the last word on a deal.

Parking Wars (10pm, A&E) - The third season opener of this  surprisingly interesting reality series which follows parking enforcement officers in various cities. This season takes place in Detroit. I know it sounds lame, but you won't believe how tense it can get when they are trying to boot or tow a car in a bad neighborhood. And the poor saps trying to get their cars out of tow? It's a wonder there isn't violence involved. But hey, it's Detroit this time, so... Two new episodes tonight, back to back.

Sherri (10pm, Lifetime) - In a new show based on her actual life, Sherri Shepherd ("The View") plays a newly single mom who also happens to be a comedian. Malcolm-Jamal Warner is her cheating ex-husband.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia returns to her old neighborhood to defend a friend's son against murder charges.

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