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What to Watch on Saturday: New Syfy movie based on "Red Faction" game series

CHAOS (8pm, CBS) - The agents travel to Russia to track a scientist who is selling nuclear weapons. They pose as tourists who are searching for brides, but when one woman falls for Rick, their romance threatens to blow his cover.

Niecy Nash's Wedding Bash (8pm, TLC) - "Clean House" host Niecy Nash and her fiance Jay Tucker are followed as they plan their June 2011 nuptials.

Red Faction: Origins (9pm, Syfy) - This new Syfy movie, a sequel to the "Red Faction" video game series, is about a family drama that plays out as enemy forces clash over Mars 25 years after the planet was liberated from oppressive Earth forces. The action is set in the universe established by the video game franchise. Stars Robert Patrick, Brian J. Smith, and Kate Vernon. Here are more details on the movie.

America's Most Wanted (9pm, Fox) - Tonight's show features a salute to the series' 2011 Law Enforcement All-Star, Officer Tommy Norman of the North Little Rock (Arkansas) Police Department. Norman, a 13-year veteran whose nickname is "Officer Friendly," is known for his off-duty community outreach work.

Surviving D-Day (9pm, Discovery) - A documentary examining the unconventional tactics and strategies deployed ahead of the pivotal WWII battle.

What to Watch on Saturday: Timberlake and Gaga close out SNL season

Chase (8pm, NBC) - Annie lets the team in on troubling details about her past when they take on a case that involves putting the life of her estranged father in danger. I feel like this (canceled) show will never end.

It's Me or the Dog (8pm, Animal Planet) - Victoria helps clam three hyper dogs that have caused strife between their owners. In this show's companion piece, "My Cat From Hell" (9pm), a couple are surprised to discover that the cat they're fostering is feral, and another pair deal with a cat that has extreme mood changes.

River Monsters (9pm, Discovery) - In the Australian Outback, Jeremy attempts to catch the endangered freshwater sawfish, which is said to attack boats.

Sinbad and the Minotaur (9pm, Syfy) - Sinbad (Manu Bennett) must steal a relic from a sorcerer before leading his crew in search of treasure on an island inhabited by a minotaur.

Saturday Night Live (11:29, NBC) - For the show's season finale, Justin Timberlake is the host and the music guest is Lady Gaga. Timberlake has hosted SNL four times and this will be Gaga's second appearance. When Gaga was on the show in October 2009 (with host Ryan Reynolds), she took part in several sketches. She is pictured here with Andy Samberg.

What to Watch on Saturday: Lady Gaga wows MSG, Tina Fey hosts SNL

It's Me or the Dog (8pm, Animal Planet) - Victoria helps a contentious couple curb their dog's dangerous behavior to ensure the safety of their three kids.

My Cat From Hell (9pm, Animal Planet) - This new show is sort of the counterpart to 'It's Me or the Dog,' just with a way more incendiary title, and the lives of little children aren't in danger here. In tonight's first episode, a stressed out cat comes between a woman and her boyfriend, and a newly engaged couple deal with his dislike of her cats. The host is hipster cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy, who is not only a zen cat whisperer, but as we see in tonight's episode, a jerk whisperer, too. Read more about the new show.

Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden (9pm, HBO) - The title sort of says it all. Gaga performs with a 10-piece band and 10 backup singers. The show was taped in February 2011. If you can't wait, you can go ahead and check out some extrended previews and behind-the-scenes clips.

Three Weeks, Three Kids (9pm, Hallmark) - A free spirit (Anna Chlumsky) babysits her sister's kids for an extended period, thanks to a plot by her mother. While helping the kids deal with issues like bullying, popularity, and teenage drinking, the woman also connects with a handsome neighbor (Warren Christie).

Almighty Thor (9pm, Syfy) - A timely new Syfy movie about a hero (Cody Deal) from Valhalla who rises up against a demonic god (Richard Grieco) who threatens to obliterate Los Angeles.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Tina Fey is back as the host, and the music guest is Ellie Goulding. There's a rumor Amy Poehler may stop by.

What to Watch on Saturday: HBO dramatizes first reality show

Meet the Middletons (7pm, TV Guide Network) - The exclusive U.S. premiere of Britain's Channel 4 original special on the life of Prince William's fiance, Kate Middleton.

Chase (8pm, NBC) - Is this awful show still on? And this looks like a new episode, not even a rerun. Okay, well, the unit uses Annie as bait to capture a rogue police officer who preys on single mothers with the intent of getting close to their young daughters.

Cinema Verite (9pm, HBO) - A dramatization of the making of the controversial 1973 PBS documentary series 'An American Family,' the brainchild of a filmmaker (played by James Gandolfini) that followed the everyday lives of Pat and Bill Loud (Diane Lane, Tim Robbins) and their children as the parents' marriage disintegrated and the entire family struggled. Here's our review.

Roadkill (9pm, Syfy) - A group of young friends embark on a road trip across Ireland that results in the accidental death of an old gypsy woman, who summons a flying beast to kill them. Stars Stephen Rea and Eliza Bennett.

48 Hours Mystery (10pm, CBS) - The show looks at the case of Anthony Graves, who spent 18 years in a Texas prison for a murder he didn't commit.

Cats 101 (10pm, Animal Planet) - All things kitten are discussed. This is a good place for me to plug the live KittenCam, which is most adorable.

What to Watch on Saturday: British invasion of vampires, actresses, royal love

Prince William & Catherine: A Royal Love Story (8pm, OWN) - A two-part report on Prince William and Kate Middleton's romance begins with her first notice of him as a secondary-school student. They actually met at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where they were friends before they dated.

Being Human (UK) (9pm, BBC America) - Herrick pits George against Mitchell in the Season 3 finale, and Nina's fate hangs in the balance while Annie battles Lia for Nina's soul.

Death of a Sea Monster (9pm, National Geographic Channel) - Archaeologists examine the fossilized remains of huge marine predators from the Jurassic era, including a complete ichthyosaur skeleton on a large island in the Arctic. Not a documentary about the passing of Sigmund.

Ferocious Planet (9pm, Syfy) - An experimental device malfunctions, transporting a group of observers to another dimension. The group must repair the machine in order to return home, while fending off bloodthirsty creatures.

Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (10pm, HBO) - Colin Quinn's acclaimed one-man Broadway show in which he relates the history of the world by juxtaposing historic events and more modern times. Read more.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - British actress Helen Mirren is the host and the musical guest is the Foo Fighters.

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: Nick flick for the kids, Galifianakis hosts 'SNL'

ACC Tournament (1pm, WRAL) - Games today at 1pm (UNC vs. Clemson) and 3pm (Duke vs. Virginia Tech).

Best Player (8pm, Nickelodeon) - This original Nick movie featuring the stars of 'iCarly' is about a video game expert (Jerry Trainor) who tries to stop a rival (Jennette McCurdy) from entering a tournament by befriending her and dating her mother.

Must Love Cats (8pm, Animal Planet) - Host John Fulton travels to the Southwest where he meets cats with a frontier flair. And since everything grows bigger in Texas, it's no surprise he finds some oversized kitties there. Also, a trip to Kitty City in New Mexico before heading back to California. Next week's show is the final one for the season (series?).

Rascal Flatts: Nothing Like This (9pm, ABC) - The country music group Rascal Flatts perform at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Natasha Beddingfield and Justin Bieber make guest appearances.

Battle of Los Angeles (9pm, Syfy) - A new Syfy movie in which alien spacecraft attack Los Angeles in the first wave of an invasion on earth, and humanity's survival depends upon two soldiers who must breach the mother ship and destroy it from within. Stars Nia Peeples and Kel Mitchell.

Bobby's Ireland (9pm, Food) - Bobby Flay embarks on a food tour of Ireland and explores Dublin's changing culinary scene with Chef Clodagh McKenna.

Ron White's Comedy Salute to the Troops (9pm, CMT) - Lewis Black, Vic Henley, Kathleen Madigan, Rascal Flatts, Margo Rey and Tim Wilson perform in a comedic and musical salute to the troops from Nashville.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Zach Galifianakis (right) returns as host, and the musical guest is Jessie J.

What to Watch on Saturday: Syfy takes you inside 'Area 51'

Must Love Cats (8pm, Animal Planet) - The third episode in this short series examines the origins of the comic strip cat, Garfield. Host John Fulton also looks at the ingredients in cat litter and meets a cat with four ears.

Area 51 (9pm, Syfy) - In this new Syfy movie, the Air Force bows to political pressure and allows a few reporters limited access to the secretive base, but things turn violent when a captive alien sees the visit as an opportunity to escape. Stars Jason London and Bruce Boxleitner.

Bruce Bruce: Losin' It (9pm, Showtime) - The outrageous comic Bruce Bruce brings his latest standup comedy special to Showtime, riffing on family, dating younger women, and church. Filmed in Boston at the historic Wilbur Theatre.

48 Hours Mystery: Live to Tell - Hunting Humans (10pm, CBS) - The North Carolina serial killer who targeted random women along the east coast is the subject of tonight's show. Hear the story of the 15-year-old Massachusetts girl whose family stopped his killing spree.

Film Independent Spirit Awards (10pm, IFC) - The 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards, a celebration honoring films by filmmakers who embody independence and originality, is hosted by Joel McHale. We have more on the Awards show and a live-streaming arrival pre-show.

What to Watch on Saturday: Syfy film born and bred in North Carolina

Eyeborgs (6:30pm, Syfy) - This original Syfy thriller about an FBI agent battling an army of weaponized security cameras hacked by terrorists has some pretty strong North Carolina roots. It was written and directed by former North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking faculty member Richard Clabaugh, and was shot by UNCSA students and faculty in the Winston-Salem area in 2007. The film also features UNCSA School of Drama faculty member Dale Anthony Girard. Additionally, ten other alumni of the school served on the film's stunt team.

Must Love Cats (8pm, Animal Planet) - The premiere episode of a great new series that focuses on felines. Tonight, songwriting host John Fulton travels to San Francisco, where a cat is suspected of multiple burglaries, and then to Los Angeles to try some coffee made from beans scooped out of cat poop. I love cats but I can't get behind that last thing...

The Sunset Limited (9pm, HBO) - Tommy Lee Jones directs this adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 2006 play, which follows interaction between two men: a white, atheistic professor (Jones) and a black, religious ex-con (Samuel L. Jackson), who saved the former from committing suicide by throwing himself in front of a subway train. Check out our review.

Accidentally In Love (9pm, Hallmark) - A kids show actor (Ethan Erickson) and a single mom (Jennie Garth) butt heads after the two are in a car accident. But while dealing with the fallout from the crash, the pair begin to make a connection. But, the actor's secrets threaten to ruin the romance.

Stand Up for Family (9pm, Showtime) - Family-friendly stand-up comedy sets by Earthquake, Doug Williams, Will Sylvince, Pat Brown, Nikki Carr, and D'Lai. Bill Bellamy is the host.

Saturday Night Live (11:30, NBC) - Russell Brand hosts, music guest is Chris Brown.

What to Watch on Saturday: Sally from "Mad Men" gets a nicer life

Smooch (9pm, Hallmark) - In this cute new family movie, an imaginative youngster (Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally on "Mad Men") comes across an amnesiac prince (Simon Kassianides), who she believes is a fairy-tale figure. Convinced the man would be perfect for her widowed mom (Kellie Martin), she launches a plan to set the two up, starting by tricking her mom into hiring him as the new nanny. Loosely based on Brothers Grimm story "The Frog King."

Husk (9pm, Syfy) - A weekend trip goes awry for a group of friends when crows force their car off the road and into a creepy cornfield where horror awaits them. Starring Wes Chatham, Devon Graye.

48 Hours Mystery (10pm, CBS) - In part 1 of 2 parts, the 2009 shooting death of celebrity dog trainer Mark Stover in his Washington home is investigated.

Saturday Night Live (11:30pm, NBC) - Dana Carvey is the host and Linkin Park is the musical guest.

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