Friday TV: ‘Inocente,’ Returns of ‘Boss,’ ‘Strike Back’

To cap the week in which thousands of young people can begin to apply for deportation reprives, an unusual documentary on MTV takes a look at a young Latina artist who tries to transcend her own struggles with an undocumented status — and as a 15-year-old who has been homeless for nine years. “Inocente” (MTV, 10 p.m.) is by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine.

Kelsey Grammer won a Golden Globe playing gruff and ailing Chicago Mayor Tom Kane, but nary an Emmy nomination. He’s back with similar intensity as the second season begins for “Boss” (Starz, 10 p.m.). New to the cast are Jonathan Groff, last seen in “Glee,” as a new adviser and Sanaa Lathan as chief of staff and T.I. as a former gang member with political ambiions.

I admire the series’ own tough ambition, but still wish it were a little better than it is.

Rhona Mitra and Charles Dance are guest stars on the second season of “Strike Back” (Cinemax, 10 p.m.), the original action drama acout a counterterrorism unit starring Philip Winchester and Sullivan Stapleton. A less expected participant is Bob Dylan, who lends two songs to the show – one in the season premiere and one in a promo.

British dancers Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt scour dance companies in D.C., Salt Lake City and Austin to put together a dance company that will practice at Jacob’s Pillow in Becket, Mass., for a performance in New York City in “A Chance to Dance” (Ovation, 10 p.m.). It’s the second new series this summer from Nigel Lythgoe, this time working with his son Simon.

Here’s a way to celebrate a group of people going back to work this season: “Teachers Rock” (CBS, 8 p.m.), a special featuring a raft of entertainers incluing Jennifer Garner, maryl Streep, Jack Black, LL Cool J, Adam Levine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bently and the band called fun.

“Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.) returns after a hiatus and there’s lots to catch up on. Guests include Mark Cuban, Reihan Salam, Chelsea Handler and Alex Wagner.

Anna Deavere Smith performs her one woman show on health care issues, “Let Me Down Easy” on a replay of “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).

Old school musicians from the Doors and Funk Brothers join new school musicians Skrillex and Mark Ronson in “Re:Generation Music Project” (Fuse, 10 p.m.).

Whoever wins the “HGTV Home 2012 Giveaway” (HGTV, 8 p.m.) will be expected to set up its recycling station immediately.

A former cheerleader for the Eagles who is marrying Philadelphia Phillies player Ryan Howard gets to “Say Yes to the Dress” (TLC, 9 p.m.).

Cranky ghosts are hurting business at an Upstate New York restaurant on “The Dead Files” (Travel, 10

It’s Katharine Hepburn Day on Turner Classic Movies with “Christopher Strong” (6 a.m.), “Song of Love” (7:3 p.m.), “Mary of Scotland” (9:45 a.m.), “The Lion in Winter” (midnight), “Woman of the Year” (2:30 p.m.), “Adam’s Rib” (4:30 p.m.), “Pat and Mike” (6L15 p.m.), “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (8 p.m.), “Little Women” (10 p.m.), “Bringing Up Baby” (12:15 a.m.), “Morning Glory” (2:15 a.m.), and “The Madwoman of Chailllot” (3:45 a.m.).

Tonight’s preseason NFL game: Lions at Ravens (Fox, 8 p.m.).

Daytime Talk

Kelly Ripa: John Travolta, Channing Tatum, Andrew Garfield, Michael Strahan (rerun). The View: Charlize Theron, Carmen Wong Ulrich, Margaret Cho, Joe & Heather Nichols, Mario Cantone. The Talk: Linda Gray, HGTV “Design Star” finalists, Michael Weatherly, Carnie Wilson (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Channing Tatum (rerun).

Late Talk

David Letterman: Zach Galifianakis, Sgt. Valerie Brown, Allen Stone (rerun). Jay Leno: Jason Statham, Allyson Felix, the Offspring. Jimmy Kimmel: Joseph Gordon Levitt, Rebel Wilson, Good Old War (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Joe Jonas, 2 Chainz. Craig Ferguson: Julie Chen, Chris Messina (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Eddie Levert (rerun). Carson Daly: Amir Bar-Lev, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Chef Paul Qui, Roll the Tanks (rerun). Chelsea Handler: Wiz Khalifa, Michael Yo, Sarah Colonna, Ryan Stout (rerun).