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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," 9 p.m., NBC. In the revolving door of "Law & Order" shows, many actors are dismissed with a shrug. But Stephanie March's final episode hits powerfully. The story begins with what seems to be the murder of a prostitute. That soon links to overlapping investigations of a drug lord. Things are so tangled that the case might not hold up. Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot (March) fights to keep it alive.

"Secret Lives: Hidden Children and Their Rescuers During World War II" (2003), 4 p.m., Cinemax. Amid the horrors of the Holocaust, the Nazis said anyone hiding a Jew would be killed. Still, people did it. Some Jewish children were disguised as family members; some hid in closets whenever strangers came. One of those kids, Aviva Slesin, grew up to direct this film, interviewing many of the rescuers and the rescued.

Of Note

"Frasier," 8 p.m., NBC. After previous misadventures, Frasier swears he'll take a break from dating. He soon feels uncomfortable around happy couples, so Roz sets him up with a practice date.

"8 Simple Rules," 7 p.m., ABC. This series has finished the episodes that starred the late John Ritter. Before starting new ones it will rerun some earlier episodes. Here's the pilot, an above-average half-hour about a guy dealing with a daughter who exudes sexuality.

"Strategic Humor Initiative," 9 p.m., PBS. Yes, humor on PBS. Here's an attempt to blend topical humor from British, Canadian and U.S. comics. It's led by David Frost.