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What to Watch on Friday: Tears will be shed in the 'Fringe' series finale

Undercover Boss (8pm, CBS) - Moe's Southwest Grill president Paul Damico gets a big old "Welcome to Moe's!" when he goes undercover at his company.

Fringe (8pm, Fox) - In the two-hour series finale, a dangerous mission for Olivia precedes the Fringe team's final battle against the Observers, with the fate of mankind at stake. Will Walter sacrifice himself to save the world? Will Peter and Olivia be reunited with their daughter? I hear hankies may be in order.

Nikita (8pm, CW) - Birkhoff reveals the identity of Amanda's mole to Nikita, while Michael confronts Alex about her drug use.

Great Performances at the Met: L'Elisir d'Amore (9pm, UNC-TV) - Season 7 opens with Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera "L'Elisir d'Amore," about a peasant who wins the heart of a beautiful farm owner with the help of a love potion he purchased from a quack doctor.

CSI: NY (9pm, CBS) - The CSIs investigate the link, if any, between a skyscraper with a notorious history and a masked man found dead at the bottom of it. Meanwhile, Jo runs into a stranger who has a connection to her past.

Oprah's Next Chapter (9:30pm, OWN) - The second part of OprahW Winfrey's exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong.

What to Watch on Friday: Rapper Travie McCoy teams with Reba on 'Malibu Country'

Undercover Boss (8pm, CBS) - Kat Cole, the president of Cinnabon, works undercover at her own company.
Malibu Country (8:30pm, ABC) - Reba is ecstatic when she learns one of her songs is to be recorded, but her joy is short-lived when she hears it's to be sung by rapper Travie McCoy (as himself). Meanwhile, Lillie Mae has a secret admirer, and Cash tries to downplay his Southern accent in an effort to fit in with his California classmates.

Fringe (9pm, Fox) - A Fringe event is created by a member of the team as the rebellion reaches a new level of intensity.

Raised Wild (9pm, Animal Planet) - In this series, British anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota investigates cases of children who were reared without human contact. The first installment features a Ugandan man who sought sanctuary with vervet monkeys after his mother died when he was young.

Grimm (9pm, NBC) - In what NBC is calling the show's "fall finale," Adalind returns to Portland seeking revenge, specifically targeting Nick, Hank and Juliette. Meanwhile, Capt. Renard's obsession grows, and Monroe gets a surprise at the spice shop.

We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston (10pm, CBS) - Highlights from Whitney Houston's career are featured in a celebration of her life that also includes performances by Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams.

What to Watch on Friday: A retooled 'Last Man Standing' and a new sitcom for Reba

Hurricane Sandy Benefit (8pm, NBC Universal stations and HBO) - This Red Cross benefit for victims of Hurricane Sandy will air on all NBC Universal channels. New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi will perform, as will Billy Joel, Christina Aguilera and Sting. Jimmy Fallon also appears. Hosted by Matt Lauer from Rockefeller Center in New York.

Undercover Boss (8pm, CBS) - The fourth season begins with Modell's Sporting Goods CEO Mitchell B. Modell working undercover at his company.

Last Man Standing (8pm, ABC) - Season two opens as Mandy (Molly Ephraim) prepares to vote in her first presidential election, and Mike (Tim Allen, right) and Kristin (Amanda Fuller, right) try to sway her vote in opposite directions.  Which means lots of jokes about Kenya, Cayman Island bank accounts, gay marriage and community organizers. And it's so hilarious the way Allen's character wishes women didn't have the right to vote. Yes, it's as tiresome as it sounds. Still, expect a few changes in the series this season. "Last Man Standing" returns with a new showrunner (Tim Doyle from "Better Off Ted" and "Ellen") who recast Amanda Fuller in the Kristin role and drastically aged her baby to a 5-year-old. Also, no more Nick Jonas in the recurring role as the kid's father. Instead, Jordan Masterson plays the part.

Malibu Country (8:30pm, ABC) - In the pilot episode of a new comedy series,  Reba McEntire plays the betrayed wife of a cheating country music mega-star. After dumping her husband in the middle of a live press conference, Reba moves to California with her mom (Lily Tomlin) and kids to restart her own singing career. It's corny as heck, but if you love Reba, you'll love this. Review.

Shark Tank (9pm, ABC) - In its new timeslot, "Shark Tank" welcomes a California inventor whose "better fly trap" receives a show of support from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane.

Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - Danny learns about voodoo while investigating a stabbing committed by someone in a costume on Halloween. Meanwhile, Garrett reveals a deep secret to Frank, and Erin and Nicky take Danny's sons trick-or-treating.

What to Watch on Friday: Hello, is it Lionel Richie you're looking for?

Shark Tank (8pm, ABC) - Someone actually pitches a t-shirt product with inspirational messages that become visible when the wearer perspires. Hoping at least one of the messages is: "Hello. Is it me you're looking for?"

Who Do You Think You Are (8pm, NBC) - This episode is a repeat, but it's a good one, and since I'm declaring it unofficially "Lionel Richie Night" on Happiness is a Warm TV, I'm asking that you watch. Lionel Richie charts his family history by focusing on his grandmother's ancestry.

ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert (9pm, CBS) - The great Lionel Richie performs duets of his hits with Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, and Kenny Rogers. Other country stars -- like Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum -- perform Richie songs on their own.

Fairly Legal (9pm, USA) - Kate tries to help a bankrupt client, who is not Lionel Richie, and who is also dealing with a drug-dealer tenant.

Also tonight, Budget Blinds CEO Chad Hallock works undercover at his window-coverings company on CBS's "Undercover Boss" at 8 p.m. You know where budget blinds look really good? In a Brick House.

Goodnight everybody!

What to Watch on Sunday: Gervais sure to offend (again) as Golden Globes host

Golden Globe Awards (8pm, NBC) - Ricky Gervais hosts again, so tomorrow we can all get together and either rave or complain about the job he did, and discuss whether any rich, beautiful movie stars got their feelings hurt. Morgan Freeman gets the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Raleighite Evan Rachel Wood is up for a Supporting Actress award.

Once Upon a Time (8pm, ABC) - Emma tries to help two homeless siblings find their father before they're put into foster care and separated. In the fairy tale realm, the Evil Queen forces Hansel and Gretal to steal something from a blind witch.

Undercover Boss (8pm, CBS) - CBS's series of one-hour love letters to various giant corporations returns for its third season tonight, and by 9 p.m., we're all going to feel warm and cozy inside about the benevolent leaders of Diamond Resorts International and its CEO, Stephen J. Cloobeck. (I honestly hope these companies are paying CBS for their hour-long primetime commercials).

Napoleon Dynamite (8:30pm, Fox) - The premiere of a new animated series based on the hit movie, featuring the voices of the original movie cast. Amy Poehler has a guest performance in the opening episode. A second new episode airs at 9:30. Worth checking out? We have a review from a guest correspondent.

Downton Abbey (9pm, UNC-TV) - Episode two of the second season continues with the estate being turned into a convalescent home for wounded veterans. In other news, Lavinia (right) and Sir Richard's secret comes out, and Anna locates Bates.

Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (9pm, Comedy Central) - A comedy concert film featuring stand-up comic Kevin Hart performing on his highly successful "Laugh at My Pain" tour, which broke sales records formerly held by Eddie Murphy.

House of Lies (10pm, Showtime) - The owner of a major sports franchise is going through a messy divorce, so the team flies to Phoenix to help him smooth the rough spots.

What to Watch on Sunday: Goren and Eames return to "L&O:CI"

Madagascar (8pm, Animal Planet) - A new Animal Planet special in which conservationists examine the biodiversity of Madagascar and its unique plants and animals. Lemurs!!!

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The Season 2 finale features Tim White, the chancellor of University of California, who works undercover on his own campus.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9pm, USA) - Goren and Eames are back for the final season! In tonight's Season 10 premiere, the two beloved detectives team up to investigate the death of a call girl that takes a weird turn with a Charlie Sheen-type character (played by Jay Mohr). The probe soon leads to a hard-partying designer and the heads of a fashion house, who may have gone to great lengths to protect the business.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - On one hand, Donald Trump. On the other hand, NeNe Leakes to Star Jones: "You talked a good game, now bring your street game. Now, where's Barbara Walters?" I'm sorry. I have to watch.

Who Killed Chandra Levy (9pm, TLC) - TLC calls this a "docudrama" about the 2001 disappearance and death of Washington, D.C. intern Chandra Levy.

South Riding (9pm, UNC-TV) - 'Upstairs Downstairs' just ended and already Masterpiece Theatre has a new three-part series to keep us hungry for British culture. Tonight is part one of an adaptation of Winifred Holtby's 1936 novel about a teacher (Maxwell Martin, left)) who returns home to Yorkshire to apply for the headmistress position at a girls' school, and butts heads with a landowner (David Morrissey) who dislikes her social agenda and pacifist views. You can watch a preview of 'South Riding' at PBS.org.

In Plain Sight (10pm, USA) - In the Season 4 premiere, Mary seeks help from a witness to help clear Brandi of grand theft auto charges.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - A suspect's family, neighbors and friends are grilled by Sarah and  Holder. Rosie's funeral is held, and Stan intensifies his own investigation into his daughter's murder.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Sarah confronts Brody over the fact that he's her real father, which creates a dilemma for Nora, who is in love with him.

Treme (10pm, HBO) - Toni helps a Massachusetts man who wants to know what happened to his son after Katrina, and Albert plans to cook a Thanksgiving turkey whether or not he has a place to do it.

What to Watch on Sunday: American Music Awards, 'Luther' finale

American Music Awards (8pm, ABC) - Winners at this 38th annual awards gala are determined by fan votes. The most interesting/saddest performance tonight could be New Kids on the Block performing with Backstreet Boys. Also scheduled to perform: Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bon Jovi, Miley Cyrus, Diddy-Dirty Money, Ke$ha, Ne-Yo, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Usher.

Sandra Brown's Smoke Screen (8pm, Lifetime Movie) - A reporter (Jaime Pressly) and a fireman (Currie Graham) work together to clear their names after finding themselves, years apart, in the similar situation of waking up next to a dead body and having no recollection of what happened. See our review.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The director of development for Subway restaurants goes undercover to finally fulfill his dream of being a sandwich artist.

Sarah Palin's Alaska (9pm, TLC) - The Palins take a road trip to Homer, Alaska, and later, Sarah and Bristol go deepsea fishing. Here's a gallery of outdoorsy photos from the show.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky circles the wagons in his escalating feud with Arnold Rothstein, who rebukes the D'Alessio gang for a recently botched assassination attempt on Nucky. Also, Van Alden shows signs of cracking as his investigation begins to unravel, and Margaret celebrates the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter and Lumen (Julia Stiles) are on the hunt for a new victim but get sidetracked by the arrival of a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, as a result of fallout from the Santa Muerte case, Debra gets reassigned to the file room, where she is still able to dig up new evidence in the Barrel Girl investigation.

Luther (10pm, BBC America) - Luther is framed for murder in the Season 1 finale, and crazy Alice (left) is the only person he can turn to for help. But he's still not sure he can trust her. Because she's crazy.

The Walking Dead (10pm, AMC) - Things are getting so good! Rick's mission to return to Atlanta may need to be aborted when he runs into some unforeseen problems (problems in addition to the, you know, flesh-eating zombies). Back at camp, Jim appears to be losing it.

"The Fairy Jobmother": A tough Mary Poppins for the unemployed

Let's just admit it: Problems are best solved by chubby British women.

They're clear-headed, no-nonsense tough love-types who will know that a few tips and some common sense are all Yankees need to get back on track.

My proof? "The Fairy Jobmother" (Lifetime, 11 tonight; 9 p.m. starting on Nov. 4), in which "international career specialist" Hayley Taylor comes in and help families struggling with unemployment.

The one-hour, eight-episode show is produced by the folks who bring us "Undercover Boss," (a nice counterpart, don't you think?), so it expect MOMENTS. You know tears, epiphanies, breakthroughs.

What to Watch on Sunday: NASCAR VP goes undercover

Bermuda Triangle Exposed (8pm, TLC) - A TLC special explores what's beneath the Bermuda Triangle. Then at 9pm, "Return to the Bermuda Triangle" gives another look at the mysterious area in the Atlantic Ocean where a number of boats and aircraft have purportedly disappeared without a trace. This one includes footage ofa  dive expedition in the area.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - NASCAR senior vice president Steve Phelps (left) works undercover with a pit crew and with a ground's crew preparing for the Daytona 500. Here's more on Phelps' appearance on the show from Sporting News.

Sherlock: A Study in Pink (9pm, UNC-TV) - This witty "Masterpiece Mystery" series reimagines the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sleuth as a "high-functioning sociopath" (Benedict Cumberbatch) in modern-day London who draws Afghanistan war vet Watson (Martin Freeman) into his orbit when they're paired together as potential flatmates by a mutual acquaintance. The pair's first case involves suicides that stump Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and a mysterious man who calls himself Sherlock's "arch-enemy."

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter must deal with his unwanted conspirator while wondering if Rita's death and Harrison's exposure to it may have had a subconscious impact on the infant. Meanwhile, Quinn's suspension frees him up to look further into Dexter's background and possible involvement with the Trinity Killer case.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky blames a recent robbery on the boardwalk on Lucky Luciano, who is also accused by Arnold Rothstein of being distracted from his current assignment. Also, Margaret benefits from her new relationship with Nucky, and Jimmy hatches a plan to give Johnny Torrio the upper hand in his escalating feud with Charlie Sheridan over Chicago's Greektown.

Luther (10pm, BBC America) - I hope everyone is watching this riveting British crime series (only six episodes) starring Idris Elba. Tonight, a sniper is targeting police officers, but his motive is unclear. Also, Alice reveals what she knows about Madsen's arrest and threatens to let Zoe in on Luther's secret.

Bored to Death (10pm, HBO) - A poet-limo driver and his wife need Jonathan's help to shore up their relationship, and newly successful Ray (Zach Galifianakis) has a meeting with Kevin Bacon.

What to Watch on Sunday: Chalky White wants revenge

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The CEO of DirecTV works undercover at his company and discovers that employees are spending their own money for a vital piece of work equipment. Gee. Wonder what that's like...

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - The exiled Jimmy makes the rounds with Al Capone in Chicago, though the two budding gangsters don't always agree on methods. Also, Lucky Luciano finds a surprise on a visit to Jimmy's apartment and Chalky White (Michael Kenneth Williams, right) tries to solve a murder.

Rubicon (9pm, AMC) - Believe it or not, last week's "Rubicon" had pulse-pounding action and suspsense. There are only two episodes left counting tonight's, in which API works with the FBI and CIA to stop a terrorist strike. Also, Kale Ingram turns to an unlikely source to try to keep Katherine out of harm's way. And we assume Will is now sleeping with one eye open.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter hires a nanny to free up his time to stalk murder suspects and potential victims. There are some really stunning moments in this episode, especially in the last 20 minutes. Don't miss!

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Is Kitty ready to move on after Robert's death? I mean, it's been two whole weeks. Tonight she meets a handsome handyman played by Jeremy Davidson. Also, the family plans a surprise birthday party for Sarah, but Luc is the one surprised when he learns her real age.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Don encounters an old friend while coping with disastrous events at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Also tonight, Sally (Kiernan Shipka, left) tries to get closer to Betty and her stepfather Henry. The words, "Betty, please be nice" jump to mind. After tonight, only one more episode this season.

Bored to Death (10pm, HBO) - The S&M case comes back to haunt Jonathan when he's kidnapped by a pair of thugs looking for the dungeon's computer hard drive. George (Ted Danson) gets some bad news from his urologist, but springs into action to help Ray (Zach Galifianakis) after getting the ransom call from Jonathan.

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