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THIS WEEK’S TV PICKS

Roe: Super Bowl and specials dominate television this week

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Keri Russell, left, and Matthew Rhys want you to root for the Russians in the new FX period drama, “The Americans.” CRAIG BLANKENHORN / FX

By Dale Roe

American-Statesman Staff

Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy move on, “The Americans” move in and, wait — I do believe some sort of popular sporting contest takes place. Here’s what to watch and what to avoid on television this week:

Monday: “Dallas” 8 p.m., TNT: If only they could harness all the energy they waste fighting over Ewing Energies in tonight’s Season 2 premiere.

Tuesday: “Raising Hope” 7 p.m., Fox: You’ve got to hand it to the writers of the poor-man’s “My Name Is Earl” — having Jimmy and the gang hire the “Modern Family” camera crew to film their wedding is kind of brilliant.

“Southie Rules” 9 p.m., A&E: The cable network gives the “Jersey Shore” treatment to Bostonians, where an extended family battles gentrification from outsiders they call — wait for it … “yuppies.”

Wednesday: “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials 2013” 7 p.m., CBS: Here it is — the one time a year you get to fast-forward through the entire program.

“The Americans” 9 p.m., FX: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star as Soviet spies posing as an American suburban couple in this well-made, Reagan-era period drama.

Thursday: “30 Rock” 7 p.m., NBC: Groundbreaking at its start and only having slightly overstayed its welcome, the TGS gang bids farewell in the series’ hourlong final episode.

“Do No Harm” 9 p.m., NBC: A doctor discovers he’s built up a tolerance to a drug that’s kept him from switching to his vicious alter-ego in the premiere of this stylish, modern-day Jekyll and Hyde update.

Friday: “NAACP Image Awards” 7 p.m., NBC: The Association presents awards for outstanding achievement by people of color in film, television, music and literature.

Saturday: “American Ninja Warrior” 7 p.m., NBC: This special presents Season 4 highlight footage. And when a ninja says “footage,” it’s probably going to wind up in your face-age.

“NFL Honors” 8 p.m., CBS: Alec Baldwin hosts the presentation of accolades for the year’s best plays and players, including the “Walter Payton Man of the Year” award.

Sunday: “Super Bowl Kickoff Show” 5 p.m., CBS: Watch the network milk the event by dedicating half an hour to the coin toss and the National Anthem. I believe the coin toss is to determine whether the anthem is sung live or lip-synced.

“Super Bowl XLVII” 5:25 p.m., CBS: It’s Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh as the Ravens take on the 49ers.

“Masterpiece Classic” 8 p.m., PBS: I can’t wait to see the huge Super Bowl ratings drop-off at 7:59 p.m. when everybody switches over to episode 5 of Downton Abbey.


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Dale Roe is your Go-to Guy for useful information. He writes guides on everything from allergies to TV shows to local events to QR codes. What topics would you like to know more about? Send an email to droe@statesman.com.

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