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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

• "Ally McBeal" finale, 8 p.m., Fox. When "Ally McBeal" arrived in 1997 it dazzled us. Here was a fresh take on the modern woman. Its brilliant scripts by David E. Kelley were boosted by stylish direction, a great cast (led by Calista Flockhart) and Vonda Shepard's warm singing.

It was a hot show that eventually burned itself out. Tonight, Ally makes a life-changing choice, which brings back some of the show's departed co-stars. Returning are Lisa Nicole Carson (Renee), Gil Bellows (the late Billy) and Courtney Thorne-Smith (Georgia).

Of Note

• "Enemy of the State" (1998), 7 p.m., ABC. Tony Scott ("Top Gun") directed this story about a lawyer (Will Smith) whose name is being destroyed by a ruthless official (Jon Voight).