Wednesday’s Highlights: ‘Nova’ on KOCE
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BEING GREEN: David Pogue looks at new “green” materials that may soon become commonplace on a new episode of “Nova” at 9 p.m. on KOCE.
SERIES
Wild Justice: A warden baits a bear trap with cake, peanut butter and syrup in this new episode (7 and 10 p.m. National Geographic).
Live to Dance: The six finalists compete (8 p.m. CBS).
American Idol: The auditions continue (8 p.m. Fox).
Human Target: A case reunites Chance with Harry (Tony Hale) in this new episode (9 p.m. Fox).
Nova scienceNow: This new episode delves into the matter of our gray matter to explore how the brain allows humans to act, think, feel, behave and process the world around them in this new episode (10 p.m. KOCE).
Top Chef: For the first time, the dishes on the show are judged strictly on plating and presentation, not how they taste. Lorraine Bracco and Isaac Mizrahi serve as judges (10 p.m. Bravo).
The E! True Hollywood Story: Kate Gosselin is profiled in this new episode (10 p.m. E!).
Face Off: This new unscripted competition series explores the work of special-effects makeup artists (10 p.m. Syfy).
SPECIALS
Bigfoot: The Definitive Guide: A team of scientists examines global hot spots and searches for explanations of the mythical creature (9 p.m. History).
MOVIES
Terms of Endearment: Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger play a mother and daughter with a roller-coaster relationship who face a tragedy. Jack Nicholson co-stars in this 1983 drama (7 p.m. TCM).
SPORTS
Hockey: The Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers (6:30 p.m. MyNet); the San Jose Sharks visit the Ducks (7 p.m. KDOC).
Pro basketball: The Chicago Bulls visit the Clippers (7:30 p.m. FSN).
College basketball: USC at UCLA (8 p.m. FS Prime).
Photo: Powderhouse Productions / PBS