Monday, August 24
Summer shows start coming to a close to make room for the fall line-up.
Closer
TNT
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Kevin Bacon directs his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, in the season finale, which has Brenda investigating the death of a woman by a ninja.
Out of Egypt
Discovery
Egypt
9:00—11:00 p.m.
UCLA Egyptologist, Kara Cooney, links ancient Egyptian history to culture around the present day world in places like Sri Lanka and Peru.
Nurse Jackie
Showtime
10:30—11:00 p.m.
In the finale, Jackie finds having a husband and boyfriend is complicated when Eddie threatens to tell everyone about their affair.
Tuesday, August 25
There are only five spots left for finalists on “America’s got Talent.”
America’s Got Talent
NBC
9:00—11:00 p.m.
Last week, we saw FootworKINGz make it through to the finals, joining pianist Jeffery Ou, singer Lawrence Beamen, jugglers Mario, and Jenny and breakdancer, Hairo Torres. This week, one more group of five makes the finals.
NovaScienceNow
PBS
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Nova focuses on the 2009 mission to repair the Hubble space telescope, as well as a profile of Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, who illegally entered the US in 1987 and rose to become one of the world’s leading physicians.
Wednesday, August 26
It’s time for some culture. PBS takes a look at the jazz age in Paris.
Great Performances
PBS
8:00—9:30 p.m.
Between World War I and II, many African-American veterans stayed behind in Paris and had a great impact on the jazz culture. S. Epatha Merkerson narrates this piece.
Dark Blue
TNT
10:00—11:00 p.m.
This cop show premiered in June starring Dylan McDermott as Carter Shaw. Carter leads an undercover police task force in Los Angeles and tonight he goes after a highly decorated, but very corrupt cop.
Thursday, August 27
Have a tattoo? You may enjoy “Marked.”
Marked
History
9:00—10:00 p.m.
This six part series takes a look at modern day tribes, such as motorcycle clubs, and the tattoos that define their membership. Tattoo artists and cultural experts explore the sense of belonging that come with these “markings.”
Royal Pains
USA
10:00—11:00 p.m.
In the season one closer, Hank treats a hallucinating woman and Charlie moves in with Jill. Fans of the show should check out YouTube for a humorous cast video.
Friday, August 28
The kids will be excited tonight for a Disney special.
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Disney
8:00—10:00 p.m.
In this movie length episode, Alex and her family hit the beaches of the Caribbean. When Alex gets into trouble, she wishes her parents had never met. Well, her wish comes true, leaving Alex and her brothers scrambling to make things right again.
Making Over America with Trinny and Susannah
TLC
10:00—11:00 p.m.
Trinny and Susannah hosted the UK version of “What Not To Wear.” Now, they are making over America. In tonight’s episode, the girls reinvent an Iraq War veteran.
Weekend, August 29-30
Mickey Rourke’s The Wrestler may have left you pining for the glamour years of “Wrestlemania”. This weekend, tune in to NBC’s special.
Saturday, August 29
25th anniversary of Wrestlemania
NBC
9:00—10:00 p.m.
In celebration of the 25th year of “Wrestlemania.” Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels take to the ring. Oh, and Mickey Rourke, does, in fact, makes an appearance.
Sunday, August 30
The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
CW
8:00—10:00 p.m.
Vanessa Williams hosts, honoring daytime shows across categories including “Drama Series,” “Talk Show Host,” and “Morning Program.”
True Blood
HBO
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Bill visits Louisiana’s Vampire Queen, guest star, Evan Rachel Wood (The Wrestler), to seek her help in controlling MaryAnn. What he doesn’t know is that Queen Sophie-Ann has her own agenda.
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture and lives and works in New York
