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What to Watch on Saturday: 'No Ordinary Family' move is ominous portent

NCAA Tournament (4:30 and 7:05pm, CBS) - The games continue, but Duke is out. Look for Florida vs. Butler at 4:30pm and UConn vs. Arizona at 7:05.

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - A repeat of this week's season premiere episode, in case you missed it (and our recap, if you'd rather just read about it).

Scream of the Banshee (9pm, Syfy) - In this new Syfy film, a murderous monster is unleashsed after an archaeology professor (Lauren Holly) and her students unearth an antique box and free the bloodthirsty banshee inside. Before long, they each begin to perish under mysterious circumstances.

No Ordinary Family (10pm, ABC) - Though not officially canceled, the move of a new episode to 10pm on a Saturday can't be a good sign for the amazing Powells. Neither can the fact that the show's stars, Julie Benz and Michael Chiklis, have already signed on with new comedy pilots on CBS. (For what it's worth, I thought the 'No Ordinary Family' pilot was fun and showed promise, but I quickly grew tired of it). In light of all that, the plot of tonight's show sounds exceptionally prescient: Stephanie gets a glimpse into the future that does not bode well for the family, so she tries to alter events in the present to protect them and their secret. Unless her plan includes destroying CBS, then . . .

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - Shorty doubts the effectiveness of his rescue efforts.

Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Stand-Up (11:30pm, Comedy Central) - The former SNL star's latest (very funny) stand-up special.

Saturday Night Live (11:30pm, NBC) - Tonight's episode is a repeat, and not even a very good one. Russell Brand is the host and Chris Brown is the musical guest.

What to Watch on Saturday: Dylan, cats, and Pee-wee Herman on Broadway

NCAA Tournament (CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV) - Games start at noon and continue all day. Go team.

Must Love Cats (8pm, Animal Planet) - Touring the southeast for the show's season finale, host John Fulton (right) travels into the foothills of the Smokey Mountains in North Carolina, home to a heroic cat named Leroy and a team of cat-rescuing firefighters. In Raleigh, he learns how to prevent the cat owner's worse nightmare: cat spray (more about John's NC visit). Lastly, John ventures to the Sunshine State to visit Key West, home of Hemingway's famous polydactyl cats.

Time After Time (9pm, Hallmark) - A reporter (Kaj-Erik Eriksen) with a penchant for running from his problems returns to his hometown and meets a new coworker (Richard Thomas) who turns out to be himself, 30 years in the future. His future self has come back to change the course of their lives, save the town from corporate tyranny, and win back his high school sweetheart (Christine Chatelain).   

Guitar Center Sessions: Jakob Dylan (9pm, DirecTV 101) - Jakob Dylan performs and is interviewed by Nic Harcourt in a special for DirecTV. Dylan is supported by vocalist Kelly Hogan and guitarist Paul Pigat (Neko Case), who both appeared on Dylan's 2010 solo album titled "Women + Country." Dylan plays tunes from his solo projects and also the Wallflowers hit, "Three Marlenas." He also  discusses the making of "Women + Country" and shares his personal experience working with legendary producer T Bone Burnett.

The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway (10pm, HBO) - A version of the popular stage production featuring the antics of Paul Reubens' beloved, bow-tied character of 1980s TV and movie fame, who is reunited with such familiar faces as Mailman Mike, Jambi, Cowboy Curtis and Miss Yvonne. Filmed at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New Your City, and directed by Marty Callner. Check out the trailer.

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - Shorty participates in a seance to help with an adoption.

What to Watch on Saturday: Kanye West debuts new short film

Outlaw (8pm, NBC) - NBC was supposed to show this doomed Jimmy Smits drama last Saturday at 8pm, but locally, it aired at 3:30am instead. What's up with that, NBC-17? If things go as they should tonight, you can see Garza and his crew take on the case of an orphan who is denied an organ transplant. Elizabeth Pena guest stars.

Runaway (8pm, BET, MTV) - Kanye West debuts his 35-minute "Runaway" short film, about a Phoenix-like character who falls to earth and is rescued by Kanye. According to Spin magazine, the film has fireballs, sports cars, sheep, a Michael Jackson statue, a Scottish marching band, and Nicki Minaj narrating in a British accent. It also features nine different songs, including a track by the band Bon IverSelita Eubanks stars.

Growing the Big One (9pm, Hallmark) - A new Hallmark movie starring Shannen Doherty as a Seattle DJ who leaves the city behind to tend to her recently deceased grandfather's farm, which he was in danger of losing to the bank. In order to pay off his debt and save the farm, she decides to enter a local pumpkin-growing contest. She teams up with a neighbor (Kavan Smith) to grow the pumpkin, but wouldn't you know it, love blooms as well.

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - In the second season finale, Shorty is hurt during a dog rescue. Also, Ronald and Shorty argue over Ronald's shifting priorities, and Seb's relationship issues escalate.

Saturday Night Live (11:30pm, NBC) - Emma Stone is the host and the musical guest is Kings of Leon.

What to Watch on Saturday: New Hallmark movie has "Class"

Gymnastics: Visa Championships (8pm, NBC) - Women's all-around competition at the Visa Championships at Hartford, Ct. Expected to particapate are defending world and U.S. champion Bridget Sloan.

Bachelor Pad (8pm, ABC) - If you missed the trash-tastic premiere Monday, here's a repeat.

Class (9pm, Hallmark) - An original Hallmark movie about a rich law student (Justin Bruening, left) who helps a single mom (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) find a job with benefits as part of an assignment for his public advocacy class. The pair clash at first but then realize they have a lot in common and need each other to go after the careers they truly want. Eric Roberts plays the rich guy's dad.

Being Human (9pm, BBC America) - George tries to contain the wolf but realizes it's an impossible task. Meanwhile, Mitchell falls in deeper with the vampires and Annie meets a mysterious ghost.

Cupcake Girls (9pm, WeTV) - In the premiere of a new series, Vancouver bakery owners Heather and Lori try to get wedding cakes delivered on time. In a second new episode following this one, the two women deal with no-show employees.

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - Shorty's doctor tells him he has to lose weight. Meanwhile, the staff hold an auction with themselves as prizes to raise money for the shelter.

What to Watch on Saturday: Robert Klein's new special on HBO

Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black (9pm, Comedy Central) - Lewis Black rants and raves about politics and society in a 2009 performance filmed at the Fillmore Theatre in Detroit. 

Robert Klein: Unfair and Unbalanced (10pm, HBO) - A new stand-up concert from comedian Robert Klein, filmed this year in Fort Lauderdale. Klein covers political indiscretions, hypocrisy in Washington, love scenes on film, and strange marketing techniques. He also does some musical numbers about Barack Obama and gay marriage (featuring the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra). Klein starred in HBO's first stand-up special in 1975.

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - Shorty retrieves a mistreated pit bull from its negligent owner, and later tries to rescue a dog about to be euthanized at a shelter. 

That Metal Show (11pm, VH1 Classic) - A metal music talk show in its fifth season hosted by New Jersey-based DJ Eddie Trunk. Metal legend Alice Cooper is tonight's guest.

What to Watch on Saturday: Syfy's take on "Beauty and the Beast"

Winter Olympics (NBC) - The Winter Olympics has a little bit of everything today: figure skating, speed skating, snow boarding, cross country, bob sledding, curling, hockey... Here's the full schedule.

Beauty and the Beasts: A Dark Tale (9pm, Syfy) - Syfy's dark take on the story of forbidden love between a beautiful maiden (Estella Warren) and a monster (Victor Parascos). The monster is wrongly accused of killing villagers, but another creature is to blame. 

48 Hours Mystery (10pm, CBS) -  Three teens are convicted of murdering three 8-year-old boys in Arkansas in 1993, but many people believe them to be innocent. 

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal) - In the first season finale, Shorty organizes a dog wash to offset the cost of his rescues. Animal Planet just renewed "Pit Boss" for a second season and the show will get 14 episodes this time instead of six. So look for Shorty again in the summer!

Wanda Sykes Show (11pm, Fox) - Wanda has been holding out on us! Tonight she has some big names on her show: Chris Rock, Ray Romano, Eddie Izzard, Cheryl Hines and Colin Quinn

What to Watch on Saturday: Shorty's pit wants to be a star

Winter Olympics (NBC) - Lindsey Vonn in the super-G, and in speedskating, Apolo Ohno on the short track and Shani Davis on long. Plus, curling and men's hockey. Full schedule.

The Deadliest Catch (12noon, Discovery) - Discovery is showing a marathon today honoring Capt. Phil Harris, who died earlier this month. The first two hours are made up of Harris's best scenes from Season 4. From 2pm to 3am, they air the second half of 2009's Season 5. 

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - While Ashley searches for a home for a pit bull abandoned at their office, Shorty Rossi (right) takes his dog to an audition and tries to convince the director that the mutt can act. 

The Ricky Gervais Show (10:30pm, HBO) - If you missed last night's premiere, here's another chance.

Wanda Sykes Show (11pm, Fox) - Sade and rapper MC Lyte are Wanda's guests tonight.

What to Watch on Saturday: Olympic gold in ski jumping

Winter Olympics (NBC) - Depending on the channel you're watching, games are starting around 2pm with ski jumping, speed skating, and women's hockey. Later in primetime, Apolo Ohno skates and there's also men's downhill skiing (the fastest) and women's moguls. (Unofficial race of the day will be if I can get a new HD Plasma purchased and set up at my house in time for downhill. Wish me luck!). For a full list of Winter Olympics events on all channels today, check out NBC's interactive schedule here.

House (6pm Bravo) - A "House" marathon on Bravo starts at 6pm and goes to 2am. If you're not into the Olympics, there are worst ways to burn a day.

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - Actress Linda Blair helps Boss Shorty Rossi after he rescues ten puppies.

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