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For history buffs, it is “Kennedy Declassified Week” on the History channel featuring primetime programming focused on JFK.
Latin Music USA
PBS
9:00–11:00 p.m.
This two-part documentary traces the history of Latin Music in the USA from the 1960s to the present day. Tonight starts with the “Salsa Revolution.” The second part airs on October 19 at 9:00 p.m.
House
FOX
8:00–9:00 p.m.
House, Foreman, Chase, and Cameron are back together again! In tonight’s episode, the team deals with the dad of a sick teenager, who thinks bad karma has caused his kid’s illness.
Tuesday, October 13
“So You Think You Can Dance” is pre-empted tonight for two hours of “Hell’s Kitchen.” The Vegas round continues on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Hell’s Kitchen
FOX
8:00–10:00 p.m.
A chef is eliminated in the first hour, leaving the two finalists to compete for the head position at Araxi restaurant in Whistler, British Columbia.
2009 Hip Hop Honors
VH1
9:00–11:00 p.m.
Tracy Morgan hosts this awards show that honors Def Jam records. Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Ludacris are among the featured performers.
Wednesday, October 14
Nip/Tuck may have become more outlandish over the course of its run, but the final season won’t disappoint.
Modern Family
ABC
9:00–9:30 p.m.
Shelley Long shows up tonight as Jay’s ex-wife and no one is happy to see her, especially after the incident she pulled at Jay and Gloria’s wedding.
Nip/Tuck
Fx
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Creator Ryan Murphy wrote the first of these last ten episodes. As the season starts, Sean and Christian see their practice hurt by the economy and Matt decides to become a mime. Vanessa Redgrave and Mario Lopez are both set to return as guest stars.
Thursday, October 15
Thursday’s top pick is the season four premiere of “30 Rock.”
Vampire Diaries
CW
8:00–9:00 p.m.
Tonight, we take a visit through Stefan’s life as a vampire and learn what caused the riff between him and his brother, Damon.
30 Rock
NBC
9:30–10:00 p.m.
The 2009 Emmy winner for best comedy returns with Jack making budget cuts and ordering Liz to make “TSG” more mainstream by finding a new star.
Friday, October 16
“Ugly Betty” moves to its new night, giving the CBS line-up some competition.
Ugly Betty
ABC
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Betty, a little less ugly this season, starts her new job as associate feature editor and gets to run her first photo shoot for Mode magazine.
Secrets of the Lost Symbol
NBC
9:00–10:00 p.m.
Matt Lauer sits down to interview author Dan Brown about his “Da Vinci Code” follow-up.
Weekend, October 17-18
If you’re looking to watch something other than the baseball playoffs, there are plenty of options this weekend.
Saturday, October 17
Sorority Wars
Lifetime
9:00–11:00 p.m.
In this campy Lifetime original movie, it’s sorority rush time. College freshman Katie decides against joining the house that her mom founded on campus after meeting its catty president—who also happens to be her mother’s best friend’s daughter. Courtney Thorne Smith and Faith Ford star.
48 Hours: Mystery
CBS
10:00–11:00 p.m.
“48 Hours” provides an update on the Caylee Anthony case and promises to reveal new information.
Sunday, October 18
Brothers & Sisters
ABC
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Kitty goes through chemo and Sarah tries to distract her by sharing stories from her trip to Italy. Giles Marini guest stars as an Italian artist.
Storm Chasers
Discovery
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Season three starts up with the team debuting its new high tech equipment as it chases a tornado in Oklahoma.
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture and works and lives in New York.
