FRIDAY
Best bet on broadcast: CBS, “Men’s NCAA Tournament,” 7 p.m. More regional semifinal action.
Best bet on cable: HBO, “In Treatment,” 9:30 p.m. Season finale. The nine-week experimental show ends with psychoanalyst Paul Weston paying Laura a visit. No word yet on whether they’ll be making a season two.
Top movie: Starz, “The Hoax,” 9 p.m. What could be more bizarre than a real Howard Hughes biography? The story behind the fake one produced by a writer in this 2007 Richard Gere flick.
SATURDAY
Best bet on broadcast: Ion, “Prairie Fever,” 9 p.m. “Hercules’” Kevin Sorbo turns cowboy in a new Western movie.
Best bet on cable: Nickelodeon, “Kids’ Choice Awards,” 8 p.m. Jack Black returns for his second stint as host of the annual kids’ awards show.
Top sporting event: ESPN, “Women’s NCAA Tournament,” 9 p.m. See women’s regional semifinal action.
SUNDAY
Best bet on broadcast: CBS, “Men’s NCAA Tournament,” 2 p.m. The Final Four will be set after today’s regional finals.
Best bet on cable: Showtime, “The Tudors,” 9 p.m. Season premiere. The sexed-up soap about randy royals returns with Henry forming the Church of England.
Top sporting event: ESPN, “Sunday Night Baseball,” 8 p.m. Welcome back, baseball. The Washington Nationals host the continental season opener (the season began earlier this week in Tokyo) at their new ballpark, facing the Atlanta Braves.
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A look at this week’s top TV draws
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FRIDAY, MARCH 28
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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7 a.m.
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ABC
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“Good Morning America” (N)
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Doctors Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen both guest.
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7 p.m.
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CBS
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“College Basketball” (S)
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More coverage of the NCAA men’s basketball regional semifinals.
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8 p.m.
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CMT
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“Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search” (R)
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The seven remaining contestants compete in a challenge called “Don’t Stop Dancing.”
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8:30 p.m.
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Fox
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“The Return of Jezebel James” (C)
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Coco gets a job walking a neighbor’s dog.
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9 p.m.
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Travel Channel
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“Mysteries of the Smithsonian” (N)
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A look at some of the most unique items at the famous institution.
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10 p.m.
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Sci Fi Channel
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“Battlestar Galactica: Revealed” (A)
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A recap of the show’s first three seasons.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 29
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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3 p.m.
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NBC
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“PGA Golf” (S)
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Third-round coverage of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
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6:30 p.m.
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CBS
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“College Basketball” (S)
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The first of two regional finals that will determine half of this year’s Final Four.
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8 p.m.
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Fox
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“Cops” (R)
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Cops in Las Vegas use their trusty spike strips to slow down a stolen car.
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8 p.m.
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Nickelodeon
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“Kids’ Choice Awards” (A)
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The 21st annual event, hosted again this year by Jack Black.
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10 p.m.
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Showtime
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“John Witherspoon: You Got to Coordinate” (A, C)
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The aging comedian delivers a stand-up special.
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11 p.m.
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Fox
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“Mad TV” (C)
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Spoofs of Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey, as well as a “Juno 2” sketch.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 30
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Time
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Network
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Program
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Description
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2 p.m.
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CBS
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“College Basketball” (S)
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The first of two more regional finals, completing this season’s Final Four.
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3 p.m.
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NBC
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“PGA Golf” (S)
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Final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, won by Nick Watney last year.
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8 p.m.
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Fox
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“The Simpsons” (C)
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Lisa becomes addicted to secondhand smoke.
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8 p.m.
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Univision
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“Por Siempre…Selena” (A)
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Latin music stars offer a tribute to the late singer.
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9 p.m.
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CW
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“The Game” (C)
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Serena Williams guests and goes on a date with Malik.
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9:30 p.m.
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Fox
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“Unhitched” (C)
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Season finale. Tommy teaches Freddy how to drive.
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10 p.m.
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FX
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“Dirt” (D)
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Willa and Farber try to find juicy tidbits on celebrity relationships.
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A = awards show or special, C = comedy, D = drama, DD = daytime drama, G = game show, K = kids, M = movie, N = news/documentary, R = reality, S = sports, T = talk/variety show.
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