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This week’s TV picks
Monday:
“The Bachelor” 7 p.m., ABC: Yeah, Brad and his babes are headed to Africa. But the real excitement tonight comes from the announcement of the next “Dancing With the Stars” cast (if you’re into that sort of thing).
“The Cape” 8 p.m., NBC: Elliott Gould and Li’l Romeo win this week’s “most mis-matched guest stars” award.
“Alan K. Simpson: Nothing Else Matters” 9 p.m., PBS: This look at the former Wyoming Senator features one of the last interviews with the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.
Tuesday:
“American Idol” 7 p.m., Fox: Voting begins as the guys kick off the competition phase of the musical reality competition.
“In Performance at the White House” 7 p.m., PBS: Michelle and President Barack Obama host a tribute to Motown.
“Cuff Me If You Can” 9 p.m., Investigation Discovery: The premiere of this documentary series about criminals on the lam profiles a 2007 murderer.
Wednesday:
“American Idol” 7 p.m., ABC: And now it’s the girls’ turn.
“Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior” 9 p.m., CBS: The gang tracks down a serial killer who removes a victim’s eyes. Where was he or she before I had to watch “Shedding for the Wedding?”
Thursday:
“Islam and the West” 7 p.m., Smithsonian: This new series’ title says it all.
“KLRU Civic Summit: Planning the Future” 7:30 p.m., PBS: Former mayors of Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio discuss Austin’s transition to a major city.
“Fairly Legal” 9 p.m., USA: Kate takes on Homeland Security.
Friday:
“The Defenders” 7 p.m., CBS: Kathy Griffin guest stars. Who knew the “D” in D-List stood for “Defenders?”
“NAACP Image Awards” 7 p.m., Fox: Wayne Brady and Holly Robinson Peete co-host this tribute to African American artists.
Saturday:
“Lobster Wars” 7 p.m., Green: Where do they get those tiny guns and uniforms?
“Secrets from a Stylist” 8 p.m., HGTV: Hey — I thought stylists were supposed to keep secrets, like bartenders and therapists.
“Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D” 9 p.m., GAC: The country crooner performs his greatest hits.
Sunday:
“Secret Millionaire” 7 p.m., ABC: Season 2 of the reality series kicks off with millionaire Dani Johnson, who started the first of her five businesses from her car’s trunk.
“America’s Next Great Restaurant” 7 p.m., NBC: It’s probably not America’s next great TV show, but who knows? The series opener finds 21 contestants competing to open their own restaurant chain.
“Celebrity Apprentice” 8 p.m., NBC: 16 celebs including Gary Busey and Meat Loaf kick off Season 11.
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