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What to Watch on Thursday: "Parks & Recreation" returns on NBC

Community (8pm, NBC) - Shirley (left) has big news for the group now that her ex-husband (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) is back in her life. "The Office," "30 Rock," and "Outsourced" are also all new tonight.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Auditions continue. Check back on Friday for our take on the new judges.

Perfect Couples (8:30pm, NBC) - This is officially the premiere of this new NBC sitcom, but they already aired an episode several weeks ago, right? It's about three sets of couples struggling with their relationships.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - The show returns with Hank and Evan learning more about Eddie after his heart attack.

Piers Morgan Tonight (9pm, CNN) - Ricky Gervais is the guest.

Parks and Recreation (9:30pm, NBC) - We're so happy to welcome this show back for Season 3! Tonight, Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists Ann's help in persuading auditors (Rob Lowe and Adam Scott) to give the Parks Department more money. Elsewhere, Ron and Andy start coaching youth basketball and April has some surprising news.

Fairly Legal (10pm, USA) - A new show that fits nicely in the USA family. This one is about a lawyer-turned-mediator who tries to save her recently deceased father's firm while dealing with her own personal problems. It's enjoyable and the lead (Sarah Shahi) is likable.

What to Watch on Thursday: "Burn Notice," "Royal Pains" finales

Cereal: Beyond the Bowl (8pm, Discovery) - Discovery examines cereal's impact on world events and culture, including its role in World War II and its impact on modern banking.

Rookie Blue (9pm, ABC) - The tension between Andy and Swarek is exacerbated during a routine prison transport when the prisoner escapes and attacks Andy.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The contestants must design a cohesive collection to accent 2010's hair trends, but there's a bit of a shock when they learn they will be forced to work together in teams.

Nightline Prime: Secrets of the Mind (10pm, ABC) - In the second part of "Nightline's" primteime report on the human brain, Martin Bashir looks at cases involving serial killers.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - In the summer finale, Fiona finds an angry Jeese and tries to convince him to meet with Michael, while Michael helps a criminal defense lawyer find his daughther, who has been kidnapped by a former client. Robert Patrick guest starts. More episodes in November.

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) - Another summer finale. A gossiping socialite needs medical treatment but disappears before Hank can diagnose her. Also, Divya is caught off guard by her own reaction to Adam's failing health. The season returns in November.

What to Watch on Thursday: "Boston Med" ends with face transplant

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The final performances were last night and tonight, a winner is annoucned.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - Betsey Johnson is the guest judge tonight as designers fashion unconventional garb with a "talent-testing twist."

Boston Med (10pm, ABC) - In tonight's finale, surgeons perform the world's second face transplant on a man who was horribly disfigured in an electrical accident. Meanwhile, the donor of the face comes to terms with losing their loved one, but is grateful someone can benefit from their misfortune.

Jersey Shore (10pm, MTV) - Tonight we go creepin'.

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) - Lottery winners all come down with similar symptoms, which Hank believes can be traced back to their posh lifestyles. Also, engaged Divya is unsettled by her attraction to a documentarian she encounters at a transplant patient's home.

Bethenny Getting Married? (10pm, Bravo) - Last week was the finale but tonight we get some clips from the cutting room floor. Should be a one-liner bonanza.

What to Watch on Thursday: "Bethenny" is the better Bravo choice

Big Brother (8pm, CBS) - It's elimination night on "Big Brother" and also on "So You Think You Can Dance" (9pm, Fox).

Real Housewives of D.C. (9pm, Bravo) - It's the newest set of Bravo housewives and they've already gained notoriety. At least the Salahis have. Here's what Adrienne has to say about the premiere.

Bethenny Getting Married? (10pm, Bravo) - Now this is a Bravo show I can get behind. I even got a little weepy last week watching new dad Jason Hoppy  with his newborn baby girl. What a surprisingly great little series this turned out to be! In tonight's season finale, Alex McCord (RHoNY) throws Bethenny an official baby shower and then the Hoppy family goes away for the weekend, Nanny in tow (but wait, where's the crib?!).

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) - Hank examines Dr. Blair's son, who is reeling from his parents divorce. Evan is still posing as Paige's boyfriend, and when he goes to meet her parents, he discovers he has real feelings for her.

Boston Med (10pm, ABC) - A former firefighter has surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his colon and waits to see if he needs chemotherapy. Also, a 4-year-old girl's life is in danger when it's discovered she suffers from a brain bleed.

Ultimate Merger (10pm, TV One) - Another season finale. Tonight, the remaining men have one last chance to impress Omarosa. Does she find love? 

USA goes to Cuba

USA Network's "Royal Pains" goes to Cuba tonight. Sort of.

The storyline takes Hank Med to Cuba for two episodes to treat their Hamptons benefactor Boris (Campbell Scott, left) when his health takes a turn for the worse, but the episodes were actually shot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The show's star Mark Feuerstein told TV Guide that the main reason for the locale change was because filming began too early for the Hamptons shoots to look much like summer.

What to Watch on Thursday: "Real Housewives of New York" caps the crazy

100 Questions (8:30pm, NBC) - Charlotte dates a man who becomes obsessed with her, going so far as to get a tattoo of her face on his chest (is she dating Kasey?!), and her friends help her come up with a lie to end the relationship.

Real Housewives of New York (9pm, Bravo) - The third and final installment in this series of New York reunion shows may not have the Jill-Bethenny reconciliation we all kinda want, but it will have plenty of crazy (right). So grab your jelly beans and gummy bears and settle in for some satchels of reality television gold.

Deadliest Catch: Scariest Moments at Sea (9pm, Discovery) - Perilous moments experienced by crab, lobster, and sword fishermen in this look at three dangerous U.S. fisheries. 

The Ultimate Merger (9pm, TV One) - Who wants to date Omarosa? Twelve lucky suitors (all chosen by Donald Trump) line up in this competition dating show for their chance at the infamous shrinking violet.

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) - A movie star, played by wrestler Big Show, collapses and learns that what is ailing him is the same thing that has made him famous. I'm guessing it involves his pituitary glands. Also, Eddie (Henry Winkler) announces that he's staying in the Hamptons.

Marcia Gay Harden at UNC School of the Arts

Oscar and Tony award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden debuted her role as surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Blair on USA Network's "Royal Pains" last night (she was also great as the morally conflicted corporate lawyer in Season 2 of "Damages" on FX). On "Royal Pains," it looks like her Dr. Blair is going to be Liz's hospital nemesis. Reports have her on the show for "several episodes."

Harden was the guest artist at the UNC School of the Arts School of Drama in April. Below is a photo of her with Drama Dean Gerald Freedman, speaking to students there.

"Royal Pains" airs on Thursday nights at 10pm on USA.

What to Watch on Thursday: "Burn Notice," "Royal Pains" return

Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night (8pm, ABC) - Jimmy Kimmel does a half-hour show before the NBA Pregame Show (8:30), with comedian/actor Russel Brand as his guest. Game 1 of the NBA Finals (Celtics at Lakers) begins at 9pm.

100 Questions (8:30pm, NBC) - Charlotte gets another question on her dating service quiz and discovers she feels uneasy around Mike's new girlfriend.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - In the Season 4 premiere we get to see who captured Michael at the end of last season and what they want from him. Will he have to make another deal with the devil? Michael spends a good part of this episode helping Fiona and Sam protect a lawyer from a ruthless biker gang, and also reassuring his traumatized mother.

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) - Season 2 kicks off with Hank helping an inventor's son who is trying to break free of his father. Also, Jill's mentor (Marcia Gay Harden) tries to get her fired. Henry Winkler will be on board this season as the deadbeat father of Hank and Evan. Check out the really funny "Royal Pains" rap video featuring the cast and Winkler.

Real Housewives of New York (10pm, Bravo) - Mercifully, Season 3 comes to a close. Jill and Bethanny try to end their feud, Luann releases her single (what is it with these "Real Housewives" women trying to sing?!), and Ramona renews her vows with Mario. 

"Royal Pains" rap video (feat. The Fonz)

"Royal Pains" returns for Season 2 on USA Network on Thursday (June 3). The most exciting thing about that news is that Henry Winkler (aka Fonzie) is joining the cast as the no-good father of Hank (Mark Feuerstein) and Evan (Paulo Costanzo). This awesome video promoting the new season features not only The Fonz rapping, but also other "USA boys" Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) of "Burn Notice" and Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) of "White Collar." Check it out...

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What to Watch on Thursday: Divya on the line in "Royal Pains" finale

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) - For the season finale of "Royal Pains," USA is running a promo that shows a montage of the episode's little dramas and then asks, "Is this the end of Hank Med?" No chance! Don't they know this is cable's most popular summer series!? One of the dramas on Hank's plate tonight is Divya's pending marriage. If she marries, she must leave her job. We are confident the show is coming back, but it wouldn't be the same without Reshma Shetty's genius PA, Divya (left). Make it happen, USA.

Project Runway (10pm, Lifetime) - The contestants have to make a dress for a celebrity. Wow. Please don't give anything away, Lifetime.

Verminators (10pm, Discovery) - They should just rename this show "My Rat-Infested Life."

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