Prime Pick
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Typically "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (10 p.m. EST on FX) features the sort of feverish name-calling and juvenile antics that would have you reaching for the remote in almost any other circumstances, and tonight's finale is no exception. The show's resident miscreants, commonly referred to as "the gang," are forced to participate in a dance marathon (yes, just like that classic "Happy Days" episode) in order to retain ownership of their beloved dive bar. Lots of absurd dance routines and mean-spirited schemes ensue, with plenty of chances for Dee and Charlie and the rest of the gang to act like serious, over-the-top jackasses. Yes, this is the kind of humor favored by stoners, 10-year-old boys and obnoxious drunks alike, to the point where it's tough not to suspect that an obnoxious 10-year-old stoner is to blame for this show. Why, then, do these bad, bad people make us so happy?
Also…
National Geographic's "Man-Made" examines the arduous two-year construction of the Queen Mary 2 (8 p.m. EST). NBC's Thursday night lineup rarely falls short with "30 Rock" (airs at 8:30 p.m. EST) followed by "The Office" (9 p.m. EST). The finale of the consistently obscene cartoon "Drawn Together" airs at 10:30 p.m. EST on Comedy Central.
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On the talk shows
Regis and KellyABC, 9 a.m. EST |
Natalie Portman, Boyz II Men, Sara Moulton |
The ViewABC, 11 a.m. EST |
Marcia Cross, guest co-host Jessica Simpson |
Ellen DeGeneresSyndicated, check local listings |
Nicollette Sheridan, James Taylor |
Oprah WinfreySyndicated, check local listings |
"Inside the Lives of Hoarders, Part 1" |
Charlie RosePBS, check local listings |
Joni Mitchell |
Larry KingCNN, 9 p.m. EST |
Preempted |
Jon StewartComedy Central, 11 p.m. EST |
Bill Kristol (repeat) |
Stephen ColbertComedy Central, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Dr. Andrew Weil (repeat) |
David LettermanCBS, 11:30 p.m. EST |
Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre (repeat) |
Jay LenoNBC, 11:35 p.m. EST |
Patrick Dempsey, Joy Behar, Shooter Jennings |
Tavis SmileyPBS, check local listings |
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds |
Jimmy KimmelABC, 12:05 a.m. EST |
Vince Vaughn |
Conan O'BrienNBC, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Benjamin Bratt, Venus Williams |
Craig FergusonCBS, 12:35 a.m. EST |
Dr. Phil McGraw, Kaley Cuoco, Bob Dubac (repeat) |
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