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What to Watch on Wednesday: J.R. and John Ross tangle again on 'Dallas'

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Dallas (9pm, TNT) - A J.R. episode! John Ross finds out that blood and oil don't mix, and he has to choose between family and business. Meanwhile, both Sue Ellen and Rebecca are in danger of falling victim to powerful men, and a medical scare strikes the Ewings.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Hank treats a veterinarian going through a divorce, while Evan and Paige help a friend cope with a loss. Elsewhere, Boris hosts a clandestine summit, where a visitor falls ill.

Final Witness (10pm, ABC) - The true crime show focuses on a mother's tireless digging into the murder of her son, whose decomposed body was found in an Ohio cornfield.

School Spirits (10pm, Syfy) - A fraternity house at Pennsylvania's Slippery Rock University becomes the setting of a ghost story. I'm keeping tabs on this show until they have a story about a ghost in N.C. State's Bagwell Hall.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Amy Sedaris on 'Necessary Roughness'

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - Rebecca discloses a deep secret to Elena, while a pressured John Ross hatches a feud between family members. Also, suspicions rise when a family associate is murdered.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Hank tends to a country-club manager with a memory problem. Elsewhere, Evan lands a business deal with help from Paige and Boris offers Hank an enticing job.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Amy Sedaris (left) guest stars tonight as Dr. Jane Crosetti, a therapist visited by Dani's daughter, Lindsay. Meanwhile, Dani (Callie Thorne) treats a Hawks linebacker, Jeanette returns to town, and T.K. causes mischief as he puts pressure on Damon.

School Spirits (10pm, Syfy) - Virginia's Sweet Briar College becomes the setting for a ghost story featuring a spectral girl.

The Soul Man (10pm, TV Land) - Barton draws up a will after attending a funeral, but his sons may not be pleased with his bequests. Also, Boyce gts a visit from an old girlfriend who is looking for more than spiritual guidance.

The Franchise (10pm, Showtime) - The new season of this Showtime reality series follows the Miami Marlins, who reportedly gave more access to filmmakers than did last year's San Francisco Giants. It's a candid look at the club, foul language and all.

What to Watch on Wednesday: A new true-crime series from ABC

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - John Ross resorts to blackmail to gain leverage on a family member, but J.R. deals with the development in his own inimitable style. Meanwhile, Christopher tries to choose between two women.

Hollywood Exes (9pm, VH1) - The ex-wives of Eddie Murphy, Jose Canseco, Will Smith, Prince and R. Kelly debut their own "real housewives" type series.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Evan meets a bright scientist with a  mysterious history and Hank tends to a young pair who are planning an unusual fundraiser. Also, Eddie returns to the Hamptons to repair the rift between his sons.

Final Witness (10pm, ABC) - A new true-crime series in which real murder cases are reenacted and told from the victim's point of view. The first story spotlights the 2008 slayings of three members of the Caffey family of East Texas, and is told from the "imagined vantage point" of the slain mother. The production value is higher than most true-crime shows, but it's a bit eerie to hear a murder narrated by the "voice" of one of the victims. The story is helped along by comments from survivors, witnesses, detectives and attorneys. If you experience deja-vu while watching, it's because this first episode -- "The Kids Aren't Alright" -- originally aired as a backdoor pilot in 2010.

School Spirits (10pm, Syfy) - A former student's spooky experiences in a dorm room at the State University of New York are recalled.

The Real World: St. Thomas (10pm, MTV) - Season 27 (I'm old!) features seven strangers on the island of St. Thomas. It doesn't take long for one roommate to feel left out as he falls for a girl who is already falling for someone else. MTV had a casting call in Raleigh for this show, but no locals are in the cast.

Around the World in 80 Plates (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs face Alvin "The Demon Chef" Leung, known for his innovative culinary creations.

What to Watch on Wednesday: A Bieber, a baby daddy, and a little soul

Justin Bieber: All Around the World (8pm, NBC) - In part one of a two-part Bieber special, the young pop singer (at right with Ludacris) is featured in performance and backstage footage shot during his global tour promoting his 2012 cd "Believe."

Baby Daddy (8:30, ABC Family) - In this new sitcom, bachelor Ben discovers he's a father when his ex-girlfriend leaves their baby girl on his doorstep. He must then raise the baby with help from his family and friends.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - J.R. decides to move back to Southfork, much to Ann's chagrin. Elsewhere, John Ross sets out to impress his father and Ewing family nemesis Cliff Barnes returns and tries to establish a bond.

The Soul Man (10pm, TV Land) - Cedric The Entertainer stars in this new comedy about Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine, a famous R&B singer who becomes a minister and moves his family to St. Louis to take over his father's church. Adrienne reviews.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani evaluates a draft pick, but the session doesn't go as planned. Also, Pittman creates tension at the combine and T.K. plays hooky in his old neighborhood.

School Spirits (10pm, Syfy) - Ghost stories from a University of Michigan sorority are featured in the debut of a new series focused on purported paranormal activities at schools and universities.

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