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What to Watch on Saturday: Will Ferrell and Usher on SNL

Shark Men (8pm, NGC) - The crew hope to catch one more tiger shark and three more silvertip sharks before pulling anchor and leaving the Revillagigedos Archipelago. 

Welcome to Sweetie Pie's (9pm, OWN) - Robbie must run the business by herself because Tim is distracted by his show-business endeavors. But she does persuade him to help judge auditions for the Upper Crust, and he finds one performance surprisingly charming. 

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - The crew discuss their favorite tanks and pranks from Season 1 in an episode that features unseen footage. 

Lockup: Santa Rosa - Extended Stay (10pm, MSNBC) - An inmate dies; a murderer explains prison life, which a young inmate learns about firsthand; and another inmate mails a death threat to the White House. 

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Will Ferrell is the guest host with musical guest Usher

What to Watch on Saturday: Rock Hall of Fame ceremony dedicated to Beastie Boy

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (9pm, HBO) - HBO is dedicating tonight's broadcast of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Adam "MCA" Yauch, the Beastie Boy who died on Friday after a three-year battle with cancer. The Beastie Boys were inducted into the Hall of Fame on April 14, but Yauch was too ill to attend. Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz read a letter from Yauch at the ceremony. Billboard reports that HBO has altered the broadcast to include an acknowledgment of Yauch's passing and tributes to Dick Clark and Levon Helm, who also died after the ceremony. Other inductees this year include Donovan, Small Faces/The Faces, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses, Freddie King and others. Taped at Cleveland's Public Auditorium.

My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera (9pm, Bio) - Two men encounter the ghosts of people killed in a train derailment; the ghost of a dead cook is seen by a Pennsylvania woman; Native American ghosts haunt a Kentucky cave; and a married couple befriend the spirits of sailors who served on the USS North Carolina

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - A baseball team in Pensacola, Fla., asks for a tank inside a school bus and Brett designs an aquarium resembling a bottle of nail polish—complete with hand driers—for his mom's salon. 

Saturday Night Live (11:29, NBC) - Guest host Eli Manning and musical guest Rihanna.

What to Watch on Saturday: Hallmark's 'Duke' tells of war vet's love for his dog

Duke (8pm, Hallmark Movie Channel) - An original movie in which a troubled veteran (Steven Weber) finds solace in the companionship of his dog, Duke, after leaving his family. But when the dog becomes ill, the man leaves Duke at the office of a compassionate veterinarian -- a move that changes his life in unexpected ways. Read Adrienne's review.

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - The guys install a tank for a tattoo parlor in Las Vegas to soothe nervous customers, and later, a show piece tank for a furniture store in Jamestown, North Carolina.

The Firm (9pm, NBC) - In all the episode guides I can find online, this episode -- Chapter Fifteen -- is the final one listed. So this may be it, "Firm" fans. Tonight, Mitch and Ray make some risky decisions in their bid to expose Kevin Stack and the Noble insurance conspiracy. Meanwhile, Abby finds herself at the center of things as Stack and Alex Clark endeavor to evade justice.

Space Twister (9pm, Syfy) - In this movie, otherwordly storms wreak havoc on Earth and a high-school student's science project may be the key to saving the planet.

Flipped Off (10pm, A&E) - The premiere of a new series about real estate properties in the Houston area that are bought, renovated and sold for profit. These "flipping" shows were all the rage during the housing boom, but I really thought they'd all gone away. Apparently not. In tonight's debut, Russell Hantz and his brother Shawn struggle to make it through their first renovation project together.

What to Watch on Saturday: 'Downton Abbey' creator takes on 'Titanic'

Titanic (8pm, ABC) - The three-hour opener of a new miniseries that uses real and fictional characters to dramatize the events leading up to the luxury liner's sinking in 1912. Tonight, tension between First and Second Class passengers, and a Catholic engineer from Belfast looks forward to his new life in America. This is from Julian Fellowes, the creator of "Downton Abbey." Fellowes gives his upstairs-downstairs treatment to the Titanic story, but the buzz isn't as strong as it was for "Downton." But -- it has Linus Roache (right)! The one-hour conclusion airs tomorrow night at 9.

Must Love Cats (8pm, Animal Planet) - In the season finale, John Fulton visits a kindergarten for kittens (awww!) and cats that help prison inmates.

The Firm (9pm, NBC) - Another random episode of "The Firm!" Mitch and Ray meet with Andrew, who offers to help expose Kinross and Clark to the FBI. Meanwhile, Abby tries to prevent the next murder, and Mitch prepares to take on Kevin Stack. If my math is correct, two more episodes after this one.

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - Season 2 opens with Wayde and Brett visiting a familiar client in New York to install a shark tank in an orthodontist office.

A Night to Remember (10pm, TCM) - This 1958 classic film based on the book by Walter Lord recreates the sinking of the Titanic.

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Josh Brolin hosts and the music guest is Gotye.

What to Watch on Friday: Garo Sparo dresses Hedda Lettuce

9/11: The Days After (9pm, History) - The impact of September 11 is examined, focusing on the less-discussed ways it has affected the nation culturally, sociologically, politically and psychologically. The report looks at profiling, hate crimes, and September 11-related illnesses.

Unleashed by Garo (9pm, Sundance) - In this new series, fashion designer Garo Sparo (left) gives fashion makeovers in his New York City studio. Tonight, a newcomer to New York asks for his help, and a rock drummer requests a pair of wings to signify his flight from past demons. Also, drag queen Hedda Lettuce wants something special to mark her 10th anniversary as a performer.  See Adrienne's review here.

Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again (9pm, HBO) - Conversation between comedy legend Mel Brooks and talk show host Dick Cavett, who share anecdotes about show business and celebrities. Also included: remarks from Carl Reiner, who was in the audience at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, where the show was taped in December 2010.

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - A children's book-themed aquarium for a little boy's bed becomes an emotional roller coaster, and Heather gets revenge on her bosses by scheduling them for a shark dive.

Haven (10pm, Syfy) - A terrifying infection takes down a police officer at the Haven police station, prompting a lockdown that locks in Audrey and Nathan, who suspect that something other than an outbreak is at play.

What to Watch on Friday: Cooper trial on 'Dateline,' Animal Planet gets 'Tanked'

Dateline NBC (9pm, NBC) - This week, the NBC news magazine show takes a look at the murder of Nancy Cooper of Cary. Nancy's husband Brad was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year. 'Dateline' is a two-hour show and the Cooper segment is supposed to begin just before 10 p.m. Read more about why 'Dateline' picked this case to spotlight.

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - In the premiere of this new reality series about a family-owned Las Vegas company that specializes in building custom aquariums, owners Wayde and Brett try to avoid sleeping with the fishes when they design a 1000-gallon, mob-inspired tank. Meanwhile, Wayde's wife Heather is persuaded to walk among sharks, and the team works on a phone booth aquarium for a homesick New York family.

High Voltage 2010 (9pm, VH1 Classic) - Asia, Foreigner and UFO perform in London's Victoria Park. Taped in July of 2010.

Strike Back (10pm, Cinemax) - An Indian general decides to hold off on the assault on a New Delhi hotel that has been under siege when he learns that Stonebridge and Scott, who have ID'd Mahmood, are embedded in the place.

Haven (10pm, Syfy) - A single day keeps repeating for Audrey, who finds a deadly accident linked to the phenomenon.

Thumbs (10pm, MTV) - Competitive texters are profiled as they prepare for and compete in the 2010 National Texting Championship in New York City.

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