Saturday's TV Highlights: 'Robin Hood' learns he has a half-brother

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BROTHERS: Gisborne and Robin (Richard Armitage, left, Jonas Armstrong, right) work together to save their half-brother (Clive Standen, center) on a new episode of 'Robin Hood' at 6 and 9 p.m. on BBC A

SERIES

Celebrity Ghost Stories: Jay Thomas mistakenly used a tombstone in a home renovation (7 p.m. Biography).

America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back: John Walsh travels to Eastern Europe to hunt down a drug lord who has led authorities on an international cat-and-mouse game, then partners with some of the best crime busters in the United Kingdom to track down some criminals there. He also examines new CSI technology developed in England that gives detectives a powerful tool to help identify suspects (9 p.m. Fox).

Weekend TV Talk Shows: Senate Healthcare debate is the weekend's hot topic

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TODAY

Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC

The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Fort Hood shooting: Rep. Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.). Cancer; mammogram debate: Breast cancer survivor Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). Afghanistan; Pakistan: Seymour Hersh. Iran: Con Coughlin, the Telegraph. Swine flu: Father David O'Connell, Catholic University of America. Hunger in America: Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. 3 p.m. CNN

McLaughlin Group 6:30 p.m. KCET

SUNDAY

Today Unable to get home for the holidays. (N) 6 a.m. KNBC

Good Morning America (N) 6 a.m. KABC

State of the Union With John King Healthcare debate; Afghanistan; New York terrorism trials: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). Healthcare debate: Afghanistan; New York terrorism trials: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). (N) 6 a.m. CNN

Prime choices: 'American Idol' favorites perform at the '2009 American Music Awards'

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SUNDAY

"American Idol" alums Kelly Clarkson (above) Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert are among the many performers slated to appear at the "2009 American Music Awards." Simon, Paula, Randy -- and Kara -- must be so proud. (ABC, 8 p.m.)

MONDAY

Bah, humbug! In the new special "Surviving the Holidays With Lewis Black," the curmudgeonly cultural commentator and his celebrity guests get in touch with their inner Grinches while venting their season's grievances. (History, 8 p.m.)

Friday's TV Highlights: 'Law & Order' on NBC

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COERCION: Detectives Bernard and Lupo (Anthony Anderson, Jeremy Sisto) suspect a violent armed robbery is part of a shakedown on 'Law & Order' at 8 p.m. on NBC.

SERIES

Smallville: Tess (Cassidy Freeman) kidnaps Lois (Erica Durance), determined to find out where she went when she disappeared for weeks, while Clark (Tom Welling) makes a significant decision about Zod (Callum Blue) after learning of Lois' memory of the future (8 p.m. KTLA).

DietTribe: The women compete in a triathlon and their final weights and makeovers are revealed (8 p.m. Lifetime).

Bill Moyers Journal: As President Obama prepares to respond to calls for more troops in Afghanistan, Bill Moyers revisits President Lyndon Johnson's deliberations as he stepped up America's role in Vietnam. (9 p.m. KCET).

Friday's TV Talk Shows: Meghan McCain is a guest on 'The Tyra Show'

The Early Show A performance by the cast of "Dreamgirls." (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Taylor Lautner; Kellan Lutz and Nikki Reed. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA

Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live With Regis and Kelly Penélope Cruz ("Nine"); Taylor Lautner ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon"); Kelly's and Mark Consuelos' recent return to "All My Children." (N) 9 a.m. KABC

The View Author Joseph Califano ("How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid"); Emily Osment performs. (N) 10 a.m. KABC

The Doctors Health warning signs: nipple discharge; a skin-saving mastectomy; bruising. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL

The Dr. Oz Show An interview with the recipient of the first male face transplant. 11 a.m. KTTV

Martha Stewart (N) 2 p.m. KNBC

The Bonnie Hunt Show Larry the Cable Guy; Nigel Lythgoe ("So You Think You Can Dance"); author Paul McKenna discusses sleep. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC

The Tyra Show Pregnant teens. 3 p.m. KTLA

Oprah Winfrey Ray Romano ("Men of a Certain Age") and Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious"). (N) 3 p.m. KABC

Dr. Phil Rude people; author Amy Alkon ("I See Rude People"). (N) 4 p.m. KCBS

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Robert Pattinson ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon"). (N) 4 p.m. KNBC

The Tyra Show Meghan McCain. (N) 4 p.m. KTLA

The Dr. Oz Show Bed bug infestations; a woman has excess skin removed. (N) 5 p.m. KTTV

Dr. Phil A woman learns that her 19-year-old daughter has gone from honor roll student to adult film star. 7 p.m. KCAL

Tavis Smiley Rapper 50 Cent. (N) 7 and 11 p.m. KCET

Washington Week Senate debates healthcare reform: Karen Tumulty, Time magazine; President Barack Obama's Asia trip: David Sanger, the New York Times. Afghanistan: Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times. Prospects of former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska): John Dickerson, Slate Magazine. Moderator: Gwen Ifill. (N) 8 p.m. KCET

The Jay Leno Show Kellan Lutz; Ed Begley Jr. (N) 10 p.m. KNBC

Charlie Rose Thomas L. Friedman, the New York Times. (N) 11:30 p.m. KCET

Late Show With David Letterman Viggo Mortensen; Paula Poundstone; Lyle Lovett performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS

The Tonight Show Eva Mendes; Bon Jovi performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KNBC

Jimmy Kimmel Live Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner; Death Cab for Cutie performs. (N) 12:06 a.m. KABC

The Late Late Neil Patrick Harris; David Gray performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

Late Night Gordon-Levitt; Elvis Costello performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC

Last Call Morena Baccarin; Lisa Hannigan performs. (N) 1:36 a.m. KNBC

Thursday's TV Highlights: 'Independent Lens' turns the cameras on the cinematographers

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LIGHTS, CAMERA: Cinematographers László Kovács, left, and Vilmos Zsigmond are profiled in a new episode of "Independent Lens," at 9 p.m. on KCET.

SERIES

Community: The class nominates Jeff (Joel McHale) to talk to Chang (Ken Jeong) when he assigns an absurd amount of homework (8 p.m. NBC).

Bones: Booth's (David Boreanaz) grandfather (Ralph Waite) comes to live with him and tags along with him and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) in the new episode (8 p.m. Fox).

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Langston, Catherine (Laurence Fishburne and Marg Helgenberger) and the rest of the team investigate a murder at a bowling alley after an unusual piece of evidence is revealed during a bowling tournament (9 p.m. CBS).

The Office: David (Andy Buckley) invites Michael (Steve Carell) to the Dunder Mifflin shareholders meeting in New York, and Michael brings Oscar, Dwight and Andy (Oscar Nunez, Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms) along (9 p.m. NBC).

Thursday's TV Talk Shows: Andre Agassi promotes his new book on 'Tavis Smiley'

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The Early Show (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Robert Pattinson; John Mayer performs; Scott Hamilton; Keri Russell. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA

Good Morning America Shakira performs. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live With Regis and Kelly Robert Pattinson ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon"); the winner of "America's Next Top Model.". (N) 9 a.m. KABC

Wednesday's TV Highlights: A serial killer on 'CSI: NY'

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COMPASS KILLER STRIKES AGAIN: Hill Harper, Melina Kanakaredes and Gary Sinise are on the trail of a serial killer on 'CSI: NY' at 10 p.m. on CBS.

SERIES

America's Next Top Model: The two remaining models pull out all the stops as they try to impress the judges with their final commercial and runway show, which is attended by Eddie Murphy. Then . . . Tyra Banks . . . announces . . . who . . . will become . . . America's . . . Next . . . Top . . . Model . . . in the season finale (8 p.m. KTLA). A special episode with previously unseen footage from the current season of the unscripted series follows at 9.

Gary Unmarried: Gary makes a disastrous attempt to prepare a Thanksgiving feast (8:30 p.m. CBS).

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: DNA evidence points to Benson as the prime suspect when the sexually mutilated body of a member of a biker gang is found in the park and Stabler fights to prove his partner's innocence (9 p.m. NBC).

Glee: Will (Matthew Morrison) has the glee club members split up into pairs to sing their favorite ballads, but he winds up in a sticky situation when he is forced to step in for a sick student. Gregg Henry and Charlotte Ross guest star in this new episode (9 p.m. Fox).

WWII in HD: This episode follows as Americans return to the Philippines (9 p.m. History). A second episode chronicles the U.S. Marines' assault on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima. Gary Sinise narrates (10 p.m. History).

South Park: The kids visit a water park in this new episode (10 p.m. Comedy Central).

Man v. Food: Adam Richman visits Alaska for a massive burger, a mountainous breakfast and the 6-pound 'Kodiak Arrest' challenge at Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse in Anchorage (10 p.m. Travel).

First In: In the season finale of the unscripted series the firefighters eagerly wait to see who will earn their promotions (10:30 p.m. BET).

SPECIALS

Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya: Climbers and scientists explore mysterious caves in the kingdom of Mustang, located in a remote corner of the Himalayas (9 p.m. KCET).

In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Janet Jackson: The singer allows cameras into her home for the first time in this new special (10 p.m. ABC).

MOVIES

The Harvey Girls: An intended mail-order bride (Judy Garland) meets several women planning to open a train-stop restaurant in this 1946 musical directed by George Sidney. John Hodiak, Ray Bolger and Angela Lansbury costar (5 p.m. TCM).

SPORTS

Soccer: 2010 World Cup Qualifier: Ukraine vs. Greece (9:55 a.m. ESPN2); Denmark vs. United States (12 p.m. ESPN2).

Pro basketball: The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Washington Wizards (4 p.m. ESPN); the Clippers visit the Memphis Grizzlies (5 p.m. FS Prime); the San Antonio Spurs visit the Dallas Mavericks (6:30 p.m. ESPN).

Hockey: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Kings (7:30 p.m. FSN).

College football: Central Michigan at Ball State (5 p.m. ESPN2).

College basketball: UC Irvine at Loyola Marymount (8 p.m. FS Prime).

Photo: Monty Brinton / CBS

Wednesday's Talk Shows: Sarah Palin appears on 'Good Morning America'

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The Early Show Elvis Costello performs. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Kristen Stewart ("New Moon"); Jon Bon Jovi; Liza Minnelli; Nia Vardalos. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA

Good Morning America Former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska); Jaclyn Smith; Chaz Bono. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live With Regis and Kelly Kristen Stewart ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon"); Kris Allen performs. (N) 9 a.m. KABC

The View Fashions with Jaclyn Smith; Sofa Vergara. (N) 10 a.m. KABC

The Doctors The doctors showcase never-before-seen cures and remedies for chronic ailments; a facial that uses blood; Botox may cure chronic jaw pain. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL

The Dr. Oz Show Cellphone health dangers. 11 a.m. KTTV

(N) 2 p.m. KCBS

The Martha Stewart Show (N) 2 p.m. KNBC

The Bonnie Hunt Show Courteney Cox, Christa Miller and Busy Phillips ("Cougar Town"); Emmy Rossum; David Tutera. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC

The Tyra Show Tyra goes under cover as a dancer in a topless club; veteran dancers. 3 p.m. KTLA

Oprah Winfrey Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, Marion Cotillard and Kate Hudson ("Nine"). (N) 3 p.m. KABC

Ellen DeGeneres Carrie Underwood performs; Kellan Lutz ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon"). (N) 4 p.m. KNBC

The Tyra Show The finale of "America's Next Top Model." (N) 4 p.m. KTLA

The Dr. Oz Show Six cancers caused by HPV; anti-aging secrets. (N) 5 p.m. KTTV

Dr. Phil Negotiation. (N) 7 p.m. KCAL

Tavis Smiley Paul Mooney. (N) 7 and 11 p.m. KCET

The Jay Leno Show Larry the Cable Guy; Mikey Day. (N) 10 p.m. KNBC

Daily Show With Jon Stewart (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central

Lopez Tonight Oscar De La Hoya; Bill Engvall; Amerie performs. (N) 11 p.m.TBS

Charlie Rose Carlos Ghosn, Nissan and Renault; Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. (N) 11:30 p.m. KCET

Late Show With David Letterman Robert Pattinson; Stupid Human Tricks; Ray Davies performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS

The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien Seth Green; Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt; Brian Setzer Orchestra performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KNBC

Jimmy Kimmel Live 50 Cent performs; Marv Albert. (N) 12:06 a.m. KABC

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson David Duchovny; Lewis Black. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Kristen Stewart; Jamie Kennedy; the Avett Brothers perform. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC

Last Call With Carson Daly Author David Plouffe; Jeret Peterson; Metric performs. (N) 1:36 a.m. KNBC

Tuesday's Highlights: Animals to the rescue in 'Merry Madagascar'

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SANTA'S ANIMAL HELPERS: Santa gets amnesia following an accident on his sleigh in the animated holiday special "Merry Madagascar" at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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NCIS: The team's investigation into a lieutenant's death is connected to a citywide blackout in this new episode (8 p.m. CBS).

90210: Navid (Michael Steger) decides to confront Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) about her drug use, and Debbie and Harry (Lori Loughlin, Rob Estes) are surprised when Annie (Shenae Grimes) wants to invite Jasper (Zach Sherman) over for dinner (8 p.m. KTLA).

The Biggest Loser: Fashion consultant Tim Gunn ("Project Runway") and hairstylist Tabatha Coffey ("Tabatha's Salon Takeover") help give the remaining six contestants makeovers before they give motivational speeches about their weight loss journeys (8:30 p.m. NBC).