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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"8 Simple Rules," 7 p.m., ABC. At a time when TV avoids comedies about families, this one has become a modest success. It has sharp scripts, a talented dad (John Ritter) and likable teens who drive their father crazy. Now comes a chance to sample four reruns, starting with the pilot.

"For Love or Money," 8 p.m., NBC. Last week, the show told Rob Campos its secret: The women dating him know that the one he chooses will get $1 million. His reaction was roughly the same as for anything else — blank. Someone should check for a pulse. By then, he had ousted Lauren, who had proclaimed (out of his earshot): "I don't mind a kiss or two, if there's a million dollars." Who said her generation has no sense of romance? That leaves Rob, 33, choosing among three women. Kelly (24, a world traveler) and Erin (30, an enigma) are from San Francisco; Paige (21 and appealingly optimistic) is from Richardson, Texas. The field will be cut to two tonight and then settled next week. Maybe Rob will wake up by then.

Of Note

"Caesar" conclusion, 5 p.m., TNT; repeats at 7 and 9 p.m. When the first half of this miniseries ended, Julius Caesar was relatively idealistic. That shatters now, during his brutal siege of Gaul. For most of tonight, he's hard, cold and brutal. The result is skillfully filmed.

"Everybody Loves Raymond," 8 p.m., CBS. As the feud between Ray's wife and mother lingers, his brother joins a support group that some people consider a cult.

"Meet My Folks," 9 p.m., NBC. In the first half of a two-parter that ends Tuesday, five women want to accompany Marco Dapper, a California college student, on a trip to Greece. First, they have to get on a nightclub stage and sing. They also will see friends reveal their worst secrets on a giant movie screen.