Rick Stacey, featured in the HBO documentary about the closing of a General Motors Plant. (HBO)
Monday, September 7
Enjoy Labor Day with these picks.The Secret Life of the American Teenager
ABC Family
8:00–8:30 p.m.
In the mid-season finale, Ashley and George move back into the house just as Anne goes into labor. The show returns in the winter.
The Last Truck: The Closing of a GM Plant
HBO
9:00–10:00 p.m.
This documentary follows the closing of a Moraine, Ohio, General Motors plant back in December 2008. More than 2,000 workers lost their jobs, having a huge impact on the small community.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Travel
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Bourdain usually makes his way through exotic locales indulging his adventurous palate, but tonight he’ll head to the boroughs of New York City.
Tuesday, September 8
Following the success of last year’s makeover of “90210,” the CW premiers another 1990’s favorite- “Melrose Place.”10 Things I Hate About You
ABC Family
8:00–8:30 p.m.
Fans of this popular summer show will be sad to hear the network only ordered ten episodes this season. In the closer, Kat organizes a student protest against a new uniform policy.
Melrose Place
CW
9:00–10:00 p.m.
Some familiar “Melrose” characters, including Sydney (Laura Leighton) and Michael (Thomas Calabro), reprise their roles alongside 20-something newbies. The first episode opens with new cast member, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, stumbling upon a body in the pool.
Wednesday, September 9
President Obama addresses Congress in a speech likely to focus on health care reform.
Glee
FOX
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Fox has spent the summer promoting its new show about a high school choir. In the first episode, outcast Rachel and jock Finn perform with the rest of the Glee Club in front of the school.
Leverage
TNT
9:00—10:00 p.m.
The team targets a shady lawyer in the season finale. Guest star Jeri Ryan (“Star Trek”) will continue her run when the “Leverage” returns in the winter.
The Day Before
Sundance
10:00—11:00 p.m.
Just in time for Fashion Week, “The Day Before” looks at designers as they prepare their runway shows. Tonight, a profile of Proenza Schouler.
Thursday, September 10
Vampires are all the rage these days from “Twilight” to “True Blood.” The CW adds another take to the mix.The Vampire Diaries
CW
8:00—9:00 p.m.
Based on the books by L.J. Smith, “The Vampire Diaries” introduces us to popular girl, Elena, who finds romance with vampire, Stefan. “Lost” alumni, Ian Somerhalder, stars as Stefan’s bad boy vampire brother.
Behind the Music
VH1
10:00—11:00 p.m.
After a three-year hiatus, “Behind the Music” returns with a look at Lil Wayne and his rise from troubled kid to Grammy winning rap artist.
Friday, September 11
The Jackson family speaks out.20/20
ABC
10:00—11:00 p.m.
Barbara Walters lands the first interview with La Toya Jackson, who talks openly about Michael’s death, his children, and the Jackson family.
Weekend, September 12-13
Don’t forget the US Open finals air on CBS this weekend.Saturday, September 12
Citizen Jane
Hallmark
9:00—11:00 p.m.
Ally Sheedy plays Jane Alexander in this movie based on a true story. When Jane’s boyfriend is implicated in her aunt’s murder, she takes the law into her own hands to seek justice. Meatloaf also stars.
Sunday, September 13
Drop Dead Diva
Lifetime
9:00—10:00 p.m.
Paula Abdul makes a fun guest appearance as a judge during a courtroom dream sequence.
True Blood
HBO
9:00—10:00 p.m.
The trailers for the finale tease that Sam may sacrifice himself to end Maryann’s control over Bon Temp. Does Sam really die or can Sookie and Bill save him?
Video Music Awards
MTV
9:00—11:00 p.m.
Host Russell Brand brings the VMAs back to New York City. Performers include Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Taylor Swift. Look for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to unveil footage from “New Moon.”
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture and lives and works in New York.
