Sunday TV: ‘Episodes,’ ‘Weeds’ Return
People are just now paying attention to “Episodes” (Showtime, 10:30 p.m.) the wicked sendup of the American TV industry and what they do to British imports. There are still a…
Saturday TV: Bigfoot Brings Two Together
After producing movies like “Dinocroc,” “SuperGator,” “Sharktopus,” “Frankenfish” “Arachnoquake,” and later tonight, “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” (Syfy, 11 p.m.)., Syfy has no need to combine names for its newest original…
Friday TV: Chasing UFOs, ‘XIII’
It isn’t so much the truth as it is a cool TV show they’re seeking in the new series “Chasing UFOs” (National Geographic Channel, 9 and 10 p.m.). A team…
Managing Sheen’s ‘Management’
Charlie Sheen’s first new sitcom since he imploded his career at “Two and a Half Men” isn’t terrible. But it plays out as if he’s doing penance before a live…
Regarding the Other FX Comedies
The real gem amid the FX comedy lineup is “Louie” (FX, 10:30 p.m.). After a season where Louis C.K.’s comedy took some equally dramatic turns, the third is brimming with…
Also on Thursday: ‘Twenty Twelve,’ ‘POV’
It’s less than a month now before the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics. And things are likely at a frenzied stage getting finishing touches done on the east End.…
Wednesday TV: ‘Final Witness,’ Another ‘Real World’
The line between true crime documentary re-enactment and true crime docudrama gets further blurred with “Final Witness” (ABC, 10 p.m.). Like a lot of shows on the edges of cable,…
Tuesday TV: Dental Crisis, Crafting Competition
As the Supreme Court readies its decision on the constitutionality of health care reforms, it’s instructive that “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m.) takes a look at free market effects of dental…
Monday TV: Leave Britney Lover Alone
If you know the name Chris Crocker at all, it’s likely from the viral video that made him famous for less than five minutes in 2006 when he cried out,…
Also on Sunday: MacLaine Honored, Reality ‘Escape’
Once she was Irma La Douce; soon she’ll be grandmama on “Downton Abbey.’ Shirley MacLaine is feted by Meryl Streep on “The AFI Life Achievement Award 2012” (TV Land, 9…