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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"The Restaurant" finale, 7 p.m., NBC. After breaking viewers' trust by pulling this reality show from its Monday slot at the last moment, NBC is semi-compensating. Last Saturday, it aired two of the missing hours. Tonight, it has the final one, with the restaurant's owners — charismatic chef Rocco DiSpirito and financier Jeffrey Chodorow — in full conflict. Chodorow has gone to Miami, where he might hire a former boxer as his chef. DiSpirito continues to use the wood-burning stove for pizzas, despite the fact that two fires have erupted because of it. A security guard is posted to stop him. The two unflinching forces have what may be a final showdown.

Of Note

"Speaking of Women's Health" season opener, 8:30 a.m., Lifetime. This bright-eyed show, hosted by Florence Henderson and Rachel Campos, dishes out modest dabs of health tips. Today, are told of the benefits of water exercise and the dangers of the sun.

"Two and a Half Men," 7 p.m., CBS. In a funny rerun, Alan (Jon Cryer) bugs the housekeeper so much that she leaves. That's a disaster for his brother (Charlie Sheen).

"Deep Impact" (1998), 7:30 p.m., CBS. As a comet streaks toward the Earth, the president (Morgan Freeman) seeks a solution. This is an adventure stuffed with stars, young (Elijah Wood, Leelee Sobieski) and not (Robert Duvall, Vanessa Redgrave).

"Law & Order," 8 p.m., NBC. The owner of a clothes company has been murdered in his office. Now cops are trying to learn the identity of a midnight visitor.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," 9 p.m., NBC. When a child dies, police aren't sure if it was because of a church ritual. CCH Pounder ("The Shield") plays the foster mother and Julie Hagerty ("Airplane") the social worker.

"Saturday Night Live," 10:30 p.m., NBC. Jennifer Aniston hosts, with music from the Black Eyed Peas.