FRIDAY MAY 17, 2013

Undercover Boss
8 p.m. on CBS
Following up on last week's "Epic Employees" episode, the season finale, "Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses," catches up with some of the head honchos who have taken part in the show over the past four seasons. They discuss the impact that the undercover experience had on their lives and businesses and share what they're up to now.

Shark Tank
8 p.m. on ABC (pictured)
The season wraps up with a pair of new episodes. In the opener, two women present a line of jewelry inspired by their time at West Point and in the Army, a Colorado man believes he's created the perfect English scone, a self-described geek pitches a line of made-to-order furniture, and a New Yorker has an idea for a door-to-door luggage pickup service. The Sharks also get an update on Aaron Krause and his cleaning tool from Season 4.

Kitchen Nightmares
8 p.m. on FOX
Call it "My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Disaster." In this episode, Gordon is in Seattle, where a Greek eatery called Yanni's has fallen on hard times thanks to its neighborhood's changing demographics. The owner, Peter, refuses to face up to that fact and make the changes required to get the business back on track, so his daughters hope Gordon can talk some sense into him in "Yanni's."

Nikita
8 p.m. on CW
Amanda (Melinda Clarke) forces Nikita (Maggie Q) into a tight spot where she must choose between saving Michael's (Shane West) life and her own. With Division's personnel depleted, stopping Amanda will be easier said than done in the season finale, "Til Death Do Us Part."

Great Performances at the Met
9 p.m. on PBS
Tony-winning director Michael Mayer ("Spring Awakening") makes his Met debut with a new production of Verdi's "Rigoletto." The new staging moves the opera's tragic events from a decadent 16th-century Italian court to the glitzy, depraved setting of the Las Vegas Strip circa 1960. Michele Mariotti conducts his first company performances of the Verdi masterwork, which features one of the most famous arias in all of opera, "La donna e mobile."

Blue Bloods
10 p.m. on CBS
Danny and Jackie (Donnie Wahlberg, Jennifer Esposito) investigate when an injured woman recants her claim that she's a victim of domestic violence, and they discover she is secretly involved with a powerful councilman (Richard Burgi, "Desperate Housewives") who's also a friend of Frank's (Tom Selleck). At home, Danny has to adjust when Linda (Amy Carlson) re-enters the work force in "Domestic Disturbance."

Mystery Diners
10 p.m. on FOOD
UJ, the owner of the family-run New Orleans restaurant R&O's, is feeling disrespected by the relatives who work for him and calls on Charles and his team for help. Deanna and Andrew check out the place and discover that sure enough, there are some black sheep who are causing discord in the new episode "All in the Family."

Merlin
10 p.m. on SYFY
A druid named Kara (Alexandra Dowling) tries to kill Arthur (Bradley James), who sentences her to death. Mordred (Alexander Vlahos), who used to be in love with Kara, pleads with Arthur to spare her, and when that doesn't work, he uses magic to help her escape. Merlin (Colin Morgan) fears that Mordred is now more determined than ever to destroy Arthur, and he's right. Katie McGrath also stars in the new episode "‘The Drawing of the Dark."

SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013

Moonrise Kingdom
7:15 p.m. on HBO
Director and co-writer Wes Anderson ("The Royal Tenenbaums") scored one of 2012's most acclaimed independent films with this drama of two mutually enamored New England youngsters (Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward) who run off together. Their going AWOL coincides with the arrival of a potentially devastating storm. The novice stars are backed by a cast of veterans including Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Edward Norton and Tilda Swinton.

Bet on Your Baby
8 p.m. on ABC (pictured)
In this new episode, parents bet on which toy their little girl will choose, with $5,000 on the line, while another wager involves a youngster's ability to take all the toilet paper off a roll in under a minute. Other families take part in a game of "Body of Work" and a "Smash for Cash." Melissa Peterman hosts.

Cops
8 p.m. on FOX
A quadruple feature of encore episodes opens with "Stupid Behavior No. 5," in which police in Portland, Ore., deal with a suspect who crashes his car, take off on foot, then collapses complaining of heart trouble. In Las Vegas, officers pull over a van for multiple traffic violations and find possible stolen items and drugs in their suspect's pocket. In Rialto, Calif., police respond to a domestic dispute over a damaged wall.

2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
9 p.m. on HBO
Eight legends of the music business join the pantheon of rock immortals in this star-studded event. A parade of guests and current Hall of Famers honor the hall's newest inductees: Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Rush, Donna Summer, Albert King, Quincy Jones and Lou Adler. This special also will feature once-in-a-lifetime performances by some of the new Hall of Famers as they are joined onstage by a variety of musical icons.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: Under the Hood
10 p.m. on FOOD
In this new special, "Triple D" host and avid prankster Guy Fieri takes you behind the scenes of his hit Food Network series for a look at the funny business that happens on his food-centric field trips.

The Cleveland Show
7 p.m. on FOX
When Cleveland receives an unexpected invitation from Freight Train to attend an event together, Dr. Fist thinks that dementia might be behind the older man's newfound friendliness. The kids' busy schedules have Cleveland and Donna feeling overwhelmed in the hourlong season finale, "Crazy Train; Wheel! Of! Family!" Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") provides a guest voice.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards
8 p.m. on ABC
Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Prince, Bruno Mars and Miguel are among the artists scheduled to perform at this year's event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Prince is also receiving the Billboard Icon Award. Tracy Morgan hosts the festivities.

Call the Midwife
8 p.m. on PBS
Chummy and PC Noakes (Miranda Hart, Ben Caplan) meet with new challenges as they settle back into life in Poplar. Fred (Cliff Parisi) is in high spirits when his pregnant daughter Dolly (Ella Smith) and her son come to stay with him. Jenny's (Jessica Raine) jubilation comes in the form of a potential love interest. Old buildings are being demolished to make way for new flats, a situation that reaches a crisis point when the convent comes under threat.

The Simpsons
8 p.m. on FOX
In the one-hour season finale, Homer, Moe, Lenny and Carl win a $200,000 lottery jackpot, but when Carl absconds to Iceland with all the money, the others follow him there to get it back. After she mistakes a dating site for a baking site, Marge is pursued by a charming fellow (voice of Seth MacFarlane) who shares her taste in television. Lisa Lampanelli also provides a guest voice in "The Saga of Carl; Dangers on a Train."

MLB Baseball
8 p.m. on ESPN
The last two American League champions go at it tonight in Texas, where Ian Kinsler and the Rangers host Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers in the finale of a four-game set. A powerful lineup led by Cabrera and Prince Fielder and a sterling rotation led by Justin Verlander and Anibal Sanchez have led the way for the Tigers, while the Rangers have found out that life after Josh Hamilton is better than they imagined, especially with the AL's best pitching staff.

ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night
9 p.m. on CBS
Not for country fans only, this special has McGraw performing with and introducing a diverse lineup of artists that includes Nelly, Ne-Yo, Pitbull and John Fogerty. The Band Perry, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and McGraw's wife, Faith Hill, are also in the lineup.

All-Star Celebrity Apprentice
9 p.m. on NBC (pictured)
Returning contestants and special guests - including Taylor Hicks, Gilbert Gottfried, Tim Tebow, the Oak Ridge Boys and Wayne Newton - help the finalists put the finishing touches on their charity event before Donald chooses the winner. Joan Rivers and Ivanka Trump are the boardroom advisers for the season finale, "One of Us Will Win, but Not by Much."

Masterpiece Classic
9 p.m. on PBS
In the eighth installment of "Mr. Selfridge," tragedy strikes on the day polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton (Mark Dexter) comes to the store. An even greater celebrity plans a visit, and Harry and Rose (Jeremy Piven, Frances O'Connor) attend a shocking play. Aisling Loftus and Gregory Fitoussi also star.

Family Guy
9 p.m. on FOX
Stewie's time machine malfunctions when he and Brian use it to catch a Bette Midler concert in Las Vegas, creating alternative versions of each of them - one lucky and one unlucky. The Griffins are invited to join an elite country club, with the expected disastrous results, in the one-hour season finale, "Road to Vegas; No Country Club for Old Men."

North America
9 p.m. on DISC
This seven-part natural history series from some of the producers of "Planet Earth" spent three years covering the continent of North America, from the Canadian tundra to the tropical Central American rain forests. It kicks off tonight with "Born to Be Wild," in which a journey across the continent introduces some of its wildest places and an incredible array of wildlife, from mountain goats to sea turtles.

MONDAY MAY 20, 2013

Rules of Engagement
8:30 p.m. on CBS
Talk about "when it rains, it pours." It's Adam and Jennifer's (Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich) wedding day, but Jeff and Audrey (Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price) are a bit distracted; Brenda (Sara Rue) is in labor. Russell and Timmy (David Spade, Adhir Kalyan) attempt to reconcile. Audrey has a surprise for Jeff in the season finale, which is also the show's 100th episode, appropriately titled "100th."

The Goodwin Games
8:30 p.m. on FOX
This new comedy from the executive producers of "How I Met Your Mother" is about three estranged siblings who return home after the loss of their beloved father and unexpectedly find themselves poised to inherit more than $20 million - if, and only if, they can adhere to their late father's wishes. Scott Foley, Becki Newton, T.J. Miller, Melissa Tang and Kat Foster star.

American Masters: Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
9 p.m. on PBS (pictured)
The comedy giant behind "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and other classics shares never-before-heard stories about his life and career in this program featuring new interviews with Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, Tracey Ullman and others.

Inside Out: The People's Art Project
9 p.m. on HBO
French graffiti artist JR is known for his billboard-sized public displays depicting photographs of everyday citizens. This documentary profiles the 30-year-old artist and his epic global art project, "Inside Out," which empowers people all over the world - including some in perilous and politically unstable environments - to create their own photographic social messages as a means of self-expression and recognition.

Mike & Molly
9:30 p.m. on CBS
After Mike's (Billy Gardell) mom (Rondi Reed) breaks up with his boss (Gerald McRaney), Mike and Carl (Reno Wilson) are assigned to work at the Renaissance Faire. With a tornado threatening the city, Mike tries to get home to share some big news with Molly (Melissa McCarthy), who has some of her own, in the season finale, "Windy City."

Hawaii Five-0
10 p.m. on CBS
The season finale kicks off when an unlisted plane lands on Oahu with four bodies onboard and a missing terrorist detainee. The CIA tasks Five-0 with finding him before he carries out an attack on U.S. soil. Kono (Grace Park) is on the run from the police for a murder she did not commit, and McGarrett's (Alex O'Loughlin) prison visit to Wo Fat (Mark Dacascos) ends with a shocking discovery in "Aloha. Malama Pono" - Hawaiian for "farewell and take care."

Bates Motel
10 p.m. on A&E
The debut season of the "Psycho" prequel finds Norman (Freddie Highmore) taking Emma (Olivia Cooke) to the dance, while Sheriff Romero (Nestor Carbonell) decides that the time has finally come for him to act on his suspicions. Vera Farmiga also stars in "Midnight."

The Big C: Hereafter
10 p.m. on SHOW
Cancer isn't funny, but executive producer Jenny Bicks and star Laura Linney managed to find humor along with the drama in the tale of a teacher, wife and mother with a terminal diagnosis. Tonight, the series wraps its four-season run. Will Linney's character, Cathy Jamison, live or die? Bicks won't say - but she does promise a "happy moment."

Revolution
10:01 p.m. on NBC
Nora (Daniella Alonso) is tortured and left for dead by her captors. Monroe (David Lyons) learns about Rachel's (Elizabeth Mitchell) quest to reach the Tower. As he tries to understand why so many of his associates are being killed, Miles (Billy Burke) joins Charlie, Neville, Jason, Hudson and Sanborn (Tracy Spiridakos, Giancarlo Esposito, JD Pardo, Malik Yoba, Leland Orser) on their mission to rescue Rachel in the new episode "Clue."

Motive
10:01 p.m. on ABC
This new drama takes a page from "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," revealing the killer and victim at the beginning of each hour and then exploring the crime via stylized flashbacks and the efforts of Detective Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and her partner, Detective Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira), to bring the killer to justice. The series premieres in its regular time slot on Thursday.

TUESDAY MAY 21, 2013

NCIS: Los Angeles
8 p.m. on CBS
The team investigates when a woman from Deeks' (Eric Christian Olsen) past becomes the target of an international car-shipping ring with terrorist ties. Kensi (Daniela Ruah) goes under cover in an auto body shop to obtain some inside information in "Drive." Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J also star.

The Bachelor
8 p.m. on ABC (pictured)
It may be called "The Bachelor's Funniest Moments," but this new special episode showcases goofs, gaffes and funny moments from both "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," including some that have become fan favorites. Chris Harrison hosts.

The Ghost Army
8 p.m. on PBS (pictured)
War, deception and art come together in the astonishing story of American GIs who tricked the enemy with rubber tanks, sound effects and carefully crafted illusions during World War II. This remarkable tale of a top-secret mission that was at once absurd, deadly and amazingly effective is told through the stories of the veterans, many of whom - such as Bill Blass and Ellsworth Kelly - would go on to illustrious careers in art, design and fashion.

NCIS
9 p.m. on CBS
Ziva (Cote de Pablo) is distracted from the team's current case - the deaths of a journalist and a petty officer - by a surprise visit from her father, Eli (Michael Nouri). She's convinced he's come to the U.S. in his official capacity as director of Mossad, but he insists he's only there to share a Shabbat dinner with his daughter. Mark Harmon also stars in "Shabbat Shalom."

Dancing With the Stars
9 p.m. on ABC
And the ballroom blitz is over ... for now. At the end of the night, one celebrity and dance-pro partner will be crowned the winners of the competition's 16th season. Whether you're excited or not about who wins will depend upon whether your favorite is still in.

CONSTITUTION USA With Peter Sagal
9 p.m. on PBS
The high ideals of the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal" didn't make it into the Constitution in 1787. It took three-quarters of a century and a bloody civil war before the 14th Amendment of 1868 made equality a constitutional right and gave the federal government the power to enforce it. The far-reaching changes created by that amendment are spotlighted in the new episode "Created Equal."

Chopped
10 p.m. on FOOD
The new episode "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!" replaces the usual appetizer, entree and dinner rounds with meal-themed competition. For breakfast, the contestants find Black Forest bacon and prune juice in the basket. Colorful surprises are included in the lunch ingredients, with some even better ones in the dinner round for those who make it that far. Ted Allen hosts.

Grimm
10:01 p.m. on NBC
Just as things between Nick and Juliette (David Giuntoli, Bitsie Tulloch) appear to be getting back to normal, Nick is called to investigate a series of brutal assaults. Renard (Sasha Roiz) tells Nick that his brother (James Frain) is in town. Stefania and Frau Pech (Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mary McDonald-Lewis) use their alliances with Adalind (Claire Coffee) to battle each other in the new episode "Goodnight, Sweet Grimm."

WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2013

The Middle
8 p.m. on ABC
Frankie (Patricia Heaton) is eager to throw a graduation party for Axl (Charlie McDermott), but getting him to tell her what he would like at the event is like pulling teeth. Brick (Atticus Shaffer) has forgotten that he has a project to do as class historian before he leaves elementary school behind. Sue (Eden Sher) takes her driver's license test for the sixth time in the season finale, "Graduation." Neil Flynn also stars.

MasterChef
8 p.m. on FOX
Amateur chefs compete to become a culinary master and earn the title - and very cool apron - of MasterChef in the fourth season of this competitive reality series hosted by intimidating chef Gordon Ramsay. Contestants are put through a series of challenges designed to test their palates, food knowledge, passion and culinary skills. They're evaluated by Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and young four-star chef Graham Elliot.

Family Tools
8:30 p.m. on ABC
When Tony (J.K. Simmons) gets back into the dating game after a long absence, Jack (Kyle Bornheimer) makes a disturbing discovery about his dad's new girlfriend. Mason (Johnny Pemberton) asks Darren (Edi Gathegi) for help when Aunt Terry (Leah Remini) won't let him drive. Danielle Nicolet also stars in the new episode "Book Club Romance."

NBA Basketball
8:30 p.m. on TNT
One night after the West opened its third playoff tier, the East does the same with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The winner of this best-of-seven series advances to the NBA Finals next month.

Criminal Minds
9 p.m. on CBS
The Replicator, the elusive killer who's been stalking the BAU, ups the stakes in the two-hour season finale, targeting a member of the team. As he and his colleagues investigate a string of deaths apparently linked to the drug Ecstasy, Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) discovers his own estranged brother (Eric Johnson) is caught in the middle. Mark Hamill and Bellamy Young also guest star in "Brothers Hotchner; The Replicator."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
9 p.m. on NBC
Rollins (Kelli Giddish) suspects the man she arrested for exposing himself in Central Park isn't who he appears to be, and she's right. As the SVU detectives attempt to determine his true identity, he stays one step ahead of them. A shocking theory surfaces, and Benson (Mariska Hargitay) winds up in mortal danger in the season finale, "Her Negotiation." Raul Esparza also stars.

Modern Family
9 p.m. on ABC
The family travels to Florida to support Phil (Ty Burrell) after his mother dies. Claire (Julie Bowen) helps him carry out one of his mom's last wishes, and the kids (Nolan Gould, Ariel Winter, Sarah Hyland) reflect on what their grandmother left them. Gloria (Sofia Vergara) has to deal with an outstanding arrest warrant in the Sunshine State, and Jay (Ed O'Neill) gets a blast from his own past in the season finale, "Goodnight Gracie."

How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)
9:31 p.m. on ABC
As he deals with his second comedy club opening and some legal matters, Max (Brad Garrett) reacts to the stress by arguing with Polly (Sarah Chalke) and eating everything that isn't nailed down. Polly has more luck helping her ex-husband (Jon Dore) sort out his feelings for his new girlfriend in the new episode "How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life."

Nashville
10 p.m. on ABC
Country superstar Brad Paisley guest stars as himself and performs with Rayna and Deacon (Connie Britton, Charles Esten) in the season finale, "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" - which happens to be the eerily prophetic title of a Hank Williams song. Hayden Panettiere also stars.

Psych
10 p.m. on USA (pictured)
When a woman dies from what looks like a botched plastic surgery procedure, Shawn and Gus (James Roday, Dule Hill) suspect something more deliberate, but they still think it's the doctor's doing. Complicating matters is that the surgeon is an old flame of Henry's (Corbin Bernsen). Lori Loughlin guest stars in the new episode "Nip and Suck It."

THURSDAY MAY 23, 2013

Save Me
8 p.m. on NBC (pictured)
Beth Harper (Anne Heche) is just a typical Midwestern wife and mother until she nearly chokes to death on a sandwich. After she's revived, she realizes she is able to communicate with God. This throws a new wrinkle into her husband's (Michael Landes) plan to leave her for another woman, and the mistress (Alexandra Breckenridge) isn't pleased. Heather Burns and Madison Davenport also star.

Hell's Kitchen
8 p.m. on FOX
The remaining chefs are challenged to create an ethnic dish using only select ingredients. Dinner service is the worst in the series' history, with one team falling behind early and the others' strongest member making some surprising missteps. Each team is required to nominate its weakest member for elimination in the new episode "8 Chefs Compete."

Motive
9 p.m. on ABC
A teenage girl is killed in a hit-and-run accident, and Flynn and Vega (Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira) initially suspect her ex-boyfriend. As Flynn digs deeper, however, she finds a connection between the victim and a well-known prosecutor who's running for mayor. This may indeed be a crime of passion - but not the one the detectives thought it was. Lauren Holly also stars in the new episode "Crimes of Passion."

Does Someone Have to Go?
9 p.m. on FOX
Employees take the reins of their companies from their bosses/owners for 48 hours in this new reality series. During that time, they are privy to salary information and other data that allows them to speak out, often for the first time, about what directions should be taken and what decisions should be made for the betterment of their company - decisions include promotions, demotions, new job descriptions, raises and more.

Showville
9 p.m. on AMC
The local talent show: It's right up there with parades, high-school football games and band concerts on the village green as quintessentially American entertainment. This new series brings a little Hollywood to the process; in each episode, producers descend on a small town for four days and put together a showcase for local talent under the guidance of mentors Alec Mapa and Lisette Bustamante. Along the way, viewers get a peek at the participants' everyday lives.

Last Days Here
9:30 p.m. on SHOW
Cult rock legend Bobby Liebling has been churning out genre-defining hard rock since the early 1970s as the lead singer of the band Pentagram, but various acts of self-destruction, multiple band breakups and botched record deals have condemned his music to obscurity. Now, as he battles decades of drug addiction and personal demons, Bobby is finally discovered by the heavy metal underground in this documentary.

Top 20 Funniest
10 p.m. on TRUTV
"America's Funniest Home Videos" just aired its season finale, but if you need a funny fix, this new series is here to fill the void with laugh-worthy video clips. As you've probably figured out from the title, each episode presents 20 of them, counting down from funny to funnier to funniest.

Men at Work
10 p.m. on WTBS
Tyler (Michael Cassidy) is dating someone new, but she looks familiar - very familiar - to Gibbs and Milo (James Lesure, Danny Masterson), who try to keep him from finding out about their history with her. Neal and Amy (Adam Busch, Meredith Hagner) try to avoid the "anniversary curse" in the new episode "The Gibbs-Orcism."

Rookie Blue
10:01 p.m. on ABC
After three years on the job, the rookies are becoming experienced officers - but at what cost? It's been six months since Andy McNally and Nick Collins (Missy Peregrym, Peter Mooney) left for their undercover operation. When they return to 15 Division, they quickly realize that much has changed, and like the rest of the rookies, if they don't adapt, they'll be left behind.

FRIDAY MAY 24, 2013

Rise of the Planet of the Apes
8 p.m. on HBO
A effective prequel that sets up the series' preceding entries, this 2011 sci-fi tale casts James Franco as a scientist seeking a cure for his Alzheimer's-afflicted father (John Lithgow). He tests a possible solution on chimps, not realizing he's setting the stage for a simian uprising that eventually brings San Francisco to a standstill. Andy Serkis, who has aided the "Lord of the Rings" films and "King Kong," also contributes here.

Blue Bloods
9 p.m. on CBS (pictured)
Danny and Jackie (Donnie Wahlberg, Jennifer Esposito) investigate when an injured woman recants her claim that she's a victim of domestic violence, and they discover she is secretly involved with a powerful councilman (Richard Burgi, "Desperate Housewives") who's also a friend of Frank's (Tom Selleck). At home, Danny has to adjust when Linda (Amy Carlson) re-enters the work force in "Domestic Disturbance."

Live From Lincoln Center
9 p.m. on PBS
In the season finale, "Audra McDonald: Go Back Home," the five-time Tony Award winner and series host takes a turn as the featured performer, singing songs from her new album and other favorites in a special spring concert at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Storage Wars
9:30 p.m. on A&E
Airing as part of a "Storage Wars" marathon, "Nobody's Vault but Mine" finds the buyers in Chatsworth, Calif., for a massive auction of 100 vaults. Barry scores two of them for $750 and hopes to cash in on the antiques inside. The action continues in the following episode "Still Nobody's Vault but Mine."

Red Eye
9:30 p.m. on MAX
Right after her comedy success in "Wedding Crashers," Rachel McAdams turned intensely dramatic as a threatened airplane passenger in director Wes Craven's tidy thriller. The young woman is horrified to discover her supposedly charming seatmate (Cillian Murphy, "Batman Begins") is a villain who intends to use her as a pawn in an assassination scheme; if she doesn't cooperate, he'll target her father (Brian Cox).

VOCES on PBS
10 p.m. on PBS
The new episode "Rebel: VOCES Special Presentation" explores the mysterious true story of Loreta Velasquez, a Cuban immigrant who was one of the estimated 1,000 women who secretly served as soldiers during the Civil War. Why has her story been erased from the history books?

Mystery Diners
10 p.m. on FOOD
The husband-and-wife owners of N'awlins Cafe, a restaurant in - surprise! - New Orleans, ask Charles to help them figure out why the place is struggling. Nicole and Tom go under cover as customers, and it doesn't take them long to find the answer: The manager is hiring her buddies with no regard to their competence in the new episode "Friends With Benefits."

Merlin
10 p.m. on SYFY
Morgana and Mordred (Katie McGrath, Alexander Vlahos) prepare to attack Camelot after sending a giant slug to rob Merlin (Colin Morgan) of his magic. As Arthur (Bradley James) leads his forces out to meet the invaders, Merlin goes to the Crystal Cave, where an apparition of his father helps him regain his powers in the opener of a two-part tale, "Diamond of the Day."

SATURDAY MAY 25, 2013

Bet on Your Baby
8 p.m. on ABC
In this new episode, parents try to predict on how many presents a pair of twins can unwrap in one minute, how many spins a little guy can make in 30 seconds and where a youngster's ball will land when hit from a tee. Winning wagers earn money for the children's college funds. Melissa Peterman hosts.

Austin City Limits
8 p.m. on PBS
The British alternative rock band Radiohead takes the stage, performing songs from its 2011 album "The King of Limbs." The set list includes "Bloom," "Daily Mail," "Myxomatosis," "Magpie," "Paranoid Android" and more.

Con Air
8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. on AMC
Parolee Cameron Poe's (Nicolas Cage) trip home on a prison transport plane is interrupted by fellow passengers bent on going free without benefit of parole. As authorities on the ground debate blowing up the hijacked plane, Poe is up there trying to protect a female guard from the resident serial rapist and watching out for a fellow parolee who's in need of insulin. John Malkovich, Rachel Ticotin and Ving Rhames also star in this wild 1997 thriller

Magic Mike
8 p.m. on HBO
It could be deemed the gender flip side of "Showgirls," but director Steven Soderbergh's effective 2012 drama about male strippers has more going for it - particularly its basis in the actual experiences of star Channing Tatum. Here, he plays mentor to someone just entering the trade (Alex Pettyfer), and there's plentiful bumping and grinding. And less-than-plentiful clothing. Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer ("White Collar") and Joe Manganiello also star.

People Like Us
8:30 p.m. on SHOW (pictured)
Often seen in action-driven fare ("Star Trek," "Unstoppable"), Chris Pine does a nice job in this much more personal 2012 comedy-drama about a salesman who gets lots of surprises when his father dies. Not the least of them is the sister (Elizabeth Banks) he never knew he had. Pine and Banks offer fine, deeply emotion-based teamwork - a "must" for this story - in a cast that also includes Michelle Pfeiffer and Olivia Wilde.

Body of Proof
10 p.m. on ABC
Tim DeKay ("White Collar") guest stars in this episode as the father of a girl whose death Megan and Tommy (Dana Delany, Mark Valley) are investigating. It looks like an extreme case of child abuse, but he and his wife (Margaret Easley) claim their daughter was possessed, and the devil killed her. The mother begs Megan to keep her surviving child from suffering the same fate in "Lost Souls."