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What to Watch on Sunday: Season finales for 'Once Upon a Time,' 'Revenge,' more

Survivor: Caramoan (8pm, CBS) - The finalists are questioned by the jury members, who then vote for a winner. The winner is revealed in the 10 p.m. "Reunion" special.

Once Upon a Time (8pm, ABC) - In the second season finale, the inhabitants of Storybrooke brace themselves for annihilation when Greg and Tamara detonate the trigger Regina had placed within the curse. Meanwhile, back in Neverland of the past, Hook discovers his connection to a young Bae (Dylan Schmid, left) after he rescues him from the sea and soon realizes that the Lost Boys are in hot pursuit of the child.

Bob's Burgers (8:30pm, Fox) - Gene signs up for baseball in the Season 3 finale, while Tina becomes hooked on espresso. "American Dad" ends its season at 9:30.

Revenge (9pm, ABC)- In the two-hour Season 2 finale, a string of perilous events lead to a death, forcing Emily to reexamine her path of vengeance.

Game of Thrones (9pm, HBO) - Tywin counsels Joffrey and Daenerys exchanges gifts with a slave lord near Yunkai.

Mr. Selfridge (9pm, UNC-TV) - Harry faces fierce competition from F.W. Woolworth, who has brought his U.S.-based discount chain to England. Also, the relationship between Agnes and Henri heats up.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to placate competing clients while Pete is blindsided by an unexpected guest.

Ultimate Survival Alaska (10pm, NGC) - Just when I thought the Alaska reality show craze might be waning, National Geographic Channel breaks out a new reality competition series in which contestants fight to survive in the state's frigid conditions.

Family Tree (10:30pm, HBO) - In this new mockumentary series, a newly single and unemployed man goes on a journey of self-discovery after inheriting a chest of curios from a deceased great aunt.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Season premiere of 'Survivor,' but about that...

Arrow (8pm, CW) - Oliver is shot and turns to Felicity for help. While he hovers between life and death, Oliver recalls a daring escape attempt with Slade Wilson on the island.

Nature: Cold Warriors - Wolves and Buffalo (8pm, UNC-TV) - Forget what's going on in Durham later. This Nature documentary explores the fierce hunting skills of the wolf pack as they stalk their crafty prey (in this case, the buffalo).

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites (8pm, WRAL) and College Basketball: Carolina at Duke (9pm, WRAL) - The battle of the blues means no new "CSI" at 10pm and an abbreviated season premiere of "Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites" at 8. The "Survivor" premiere runs 90 minutes, so here are your options: You can watch the first hour at 8 and then record the last half hour at 2 a.m on WRAL, or you can watch the full 90-minute "Survivor" on WRAL2 (5.2 or TWC 106) at the regular 8 p.m. airtime. "Big Bang Theory" (a repeat) will air at 2:30 a.m. on WRAL and the new "CSI" will air on WRAL at 3 a.m. You can also watch tomorrow on CBS.com. There's more information about the scheduling at WRAL.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Mitchell and Cameron throw a wild Valentine's party that leaves them wondering what happened the night before and why Dylan is their new housemate.

Nova: Earth From Space (9pm, UNC-TV) - A two-hour look at how satellite data is transformed into visual sequences that detail the interwoven forces that sustain life on Earth.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Season 5 (of one of the greatest dramas on television) opens with John at odds with his new trainee, a veteran from Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Lydia tries to juggle motherhood and detective work, Ben associates with a shady band of cops, and Sammy gets caught up in a nightmarish custody battle.

The Americans (10pm, FX) - Stan investigates Robert's death, while Philip and Elizabeth discover that Robert had a wife they never knew about.

What to Watch on Sunday: Season finales for 'Dexter' and 'Homeland'

Survivor: Philippines (8:30pm, CBS) - The finalists are questioned by the jury members, who then vote for the winner. The winner is revealed in live episode at 10:30.

Bob's Burgers (8:30pm, Fox) - When Bob inherits a storage unit around Christmas, visions of riches dance in the heads of the family, but what they find inside is a squatter who claims he once worked as a mannequin. In the spirit of the season, they invite the man to live in the restaurant, where he displays a knack for holiday decorating. Zach Galifianakis lends voice to Chet, the storage squatter.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - In the Season 7 finale, LaGuerta (Lauren Vélez, right) is on the verge of exposing Dexter (Michael C. Hall, right) and his killer ways, while he does his best to cover for himself and Debra, and maintain the life he's created.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - In a special 2-hour episode, preparations for Evan and Paige's wedding hit several snags when a blizzard is forecast, and the bachelor and bachelorette parties both end up in Las Vegas.

VH1 Divas 2012 (9pm, VH1) - Adam Lambert hosts this special, which includes tributes to Whitney Houston and Donna Summer, and features performances by Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and b.
 
The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.'s Wedding (9pm, ABC) - Chris Harrison officiates the wedding of 2011 "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert and her fiance J.P. Rosenbaum.

Homeland (10pm, Showtime) - In the Season 2 finale, Carrie is faced with a pivotal decision, while Brody meets with Faber to contemplate the future of the family. Meanwhile, Saul undertakes a secret assignment, and Quinn has a decision to make that may prove to be a game-changer.

'Survivor': Four goons and four-fingered handshakes

Pity "Survivor" chieftan Mark Burnett so far this season. Here he's got a former sitcom star, a former pro baseball player and two former players that could be bringing some interesting drama, but producers aren't getting to spend much screen time on them. That's because they keep having to focus on one of the most inept tribes in "Survivor" history.

Yes, pitiful Matsing — or as Malcolm called it, "The Goon Squad" — was back to Tribal Council for the third straight time this week. The goons landed there after a pathetic Immunity Challenge performance where only half of the four-person team — muscular Malcolm and tough sex therapist Denise — showed the slightest hint of athletic aptitude.

Russell, the dreadlocked returning player who talks a good game, faltered as he attempted to dive into the ocean and collect pieces for a puzzle. He even had trouble climbing a three-rung ladder to get out of the water. But he was a regular Ryan Lochte when compared to Angie, right. The sweet-but-dumb beauty queen hardly even tried. She went into the water just once, then decided that this was just not her thing. But later, she wanted us to know that she is not someone who gives up easily. (Sorry, Ang, but you kinda are.)

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'Survivor': Cuddling and cookies

There wasn't much screen time for our North Carolina cosmetologist on the second episode of "Survivor: Philippines." But we'll say this for young Dana Lambert — at least she's playing like she's seen this show before. That's not the case with some of her fellow players, whose gameplay was just dumb, dumb, dumb.

To wit, anyone with even a passing interest in "Survivor" knows that you don't align yourself, um, physically with the Sexy Young Thang you just met. But that's exactly what dopey bartender Malcolm does with this season's designated SYT, former Miss Utah Teen Angie. The two, at right, spend a lot of time cuddling up because they say they're cold. But their behavior is just putting big targets on both their backs.

It's also not wise to separate yourself from the rest of your tribe, but that's just what Lisa ("Blair" from TV!) does. The former "Facts of Life" star tells us she's always been a bit of a loner. (And here we thought she was tight with Tootie and Natalie.) On "Survivor," of course, going off on your own usually spells doom.

"Survivor": You take the good, you take the bad ...

... you take them both and there you have the 25th season of "Survivor," which returned Wednesday with a colorful cast that includes a North Carolina cosmetologist, three returning players who left the game because of injuries and a former Major League Baseball player. And, oh yes, the reason why we have an '80s TV theme song stuck in our head — Blair from "The Facts of Life" herself, former actress Lisa Whelchel.

But first that North Carolinian, Dana Lambert, right, of Winston-Salem. In the screen time she got during the 90-minute first episode, Dana extols her tattoos, her piercings and her general punked-out Southern girl vibe. Growing up, she tells us, she would happily "fight any boy in the trailer park." Not sure that's exactly the representation the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce was dreaming of, but OK then, Dana. (Disclaimer: I'm a Winston-Salem native and can vouch that Dana is not the only such character in the city.)

The three returning players — a gimmick I'm not that crazy about — are Russell Swan, the dreadlocked, non-evil Russell who left the show during his season after passing out; Jonathan Penner, the Alan Alda-soundalike who had to leave previously because of a life-threatening infection; and Michael Skupin, evacuated after he famously fell into the fire way back in Season 2.

What to Watch on Wednesday: New 'Survivor' season has NC player

Survivor: Philippines (8pm, CBS) - The 25th season begins with 18 castaways being stranded on the Caramoan Islands and being divided into three tribes. Included in the mix are three former players who were medically evacuated from previous games, as well as "Facts of Life" star Lisa Whelchel and a Winston-Salem cosmetologist (Dana Lambert, right). (More on this season's players.)

The X-Factor (8pm, Fox) - I'm hearing good things about Britney Spears as judge on "The X-Factor!" See for yourself tonight as auditions continue.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - In the Season 4 finale, Hank comes to some conclusions about his life while treating a volleyball player with odd symptoms. Elsewhere, Divya's fling with Rafa yields unexpected results.

Big Brother (9:30pm, CBS) - The jury questions the finalists and votes for the winner.

Paranormal Witness (10pm, Syfy) - A family learn that their new Connecticut home was once a funeral parlor. That could explain the strange incidents that occur there.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs instruct a mystery guest to make a dish in the season's penultimate episode. Later, they mentor culinary students.

Winston-Salem cosmetologist competes on 'Survivor'

A 32-year-old cosmetologist from Winston-Salem will join "Blair" from "The Facts of Life," a certified sex therapist, the former Miss Delaware and Major League Baseball's former National League MVP on the next season of "Survivor."

Dana Lambert told Entertainment Weekly that the competition, set in the Phillippines, could be problematic since she's not a strong swimmer: "I've never really swam in the in the ocean, so this will be interesting."

According to the magazine, Lambert has been through rehab for an addiction to amphetamines. As much strength as that must take, Lambert still recognizes that "Survivor" is going to be tough (and we don't just mean putting up with Jeff Probst): "Being on a deserted island is going to be hard no matter what," she said.

You can read more and see a video of Lambert at the EW.com site.

The new season of "Survivor: Phillippines" will start on September 19 on CBS.

What to Watch on Sunday: Finales include series ender for 'Desperate Housewives'

Once Upon a Time (8pm, ABC) - In the Season 1 finale, Emma and Regina become unlikely allies in an attempt to save Henry's life. In the fairy-tale world, Prince Charming hopes to reunite with Snow White, but he isn't aware that she's bitten the Queen's poison apple.

Survivor: One World (8pm, CBS) - The finalists are questioned by the jury members, who then vote fot the winner. The winner is revealed during the 10 o'clock reunion show.

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - Tonight's 2-hour series finale ends the show's 8 year run on ABC. The finale wraps up Bree's trial on a trumped-up murder charge, and her relationship with her lawyer becomes more than business. Also, expect a deathbed confession.

The Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - First, we'll find out who else Trump fired in last week's boardroom, then the final two contestants must create, host and sell tickets to a celebrity charity event that comes complete with a variety show and charity-awareness ad. Eight previously eliminated stars return to help in the challenge.

Masterpiece Mystery: Sherlock (9pm, UNC-TV) - Sherlock and Watson investigate a murder that occurred 20 years earlier. It was witnessed by the victim's son, who claims his father was killed by a monstrous hound. The case takes the pair to the British moors, where a top-secret military base is said to be the site of animal-mutilation experiments.

American Dad (9:30pm, Fox) - In the Season 7 finale, Stan takes Steve to Mexico to help his teen son grow up. When they get there, they are kidnapped by a drug cartel and it turns out that only Steve has a chance to free them.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Don's competitive nature comes to the fore and Roger pursues new clients.

Girls (10:30pm, HBO) - Hannah tries a different tack with her boss to counter his inappropriate office behavior -- she propositions him. Meanwhile, Marnie does some soul-searching about her relationship with Charlie and Jessa wants the last word with her ex.

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