Posted on: Thursday, May 12, 2005

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Joey," 7 and 7:30 p.m., NBC. When a presidential press conference bumped "Joey" two weeks ago, NBC had an extra episode. Now it links two episodes for the season finale; both center around Sara (Madchen Amick). In the first episode she's ready to move in and Joey is worried. Meanwhile, his agent, Bobbie, does a favor for his nephew, Michael. Bobbie, who considers Michael a boy-toy, figures he owes her. In the second, Sara tells Joey she loves him, but he doesn't respond. Meanwhile, Michael introduces a girlfriend who surprises people.

"Survivor: Palau," 7 p.m., CBS; "The Apprentice," 8 p.m., NBC. Here are the second-to-last episodes of two reality shows from producer Mark Burnett. "Survivor" trims down to its final four contestants. They will collide in the two-hour finale at 7 p.m. Sunday. "The Apprentice" follows its final two contenders on their tasks. One runs a video-game championship, the other has an athletic competition. Next week, Donald Trump picks the winner.

Of Note

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (2002), 7 p.m., ABC. Here's the movie that was set previously, then delayed by the shuffle that followed the presidential press conference. It's still a fun film, a small and personal comedy that became a big box-office success. Nia Vardalos wrote and stars in a tale of her prideful family and her marriage to a non-Greek, played by John Corbett. The result is fresh and funny, with moments of warmth.

"The O.C.," 7 p.m., Fox. Now that Kristen has had an accident while driving drunk, Sandy must take strong actions. Meanwhile, Julie confronts Caleb; Seth and Zach are still deciding who will take Summer to the prom.

"The Simple Life," 8 and 8:30 p.m., Fox. Two episodes wrap up the season for this light show. In the first, Paris and Nicole work at a Las Vegas wedding chapel where a bride fears she's been jilted. In the second, they work for a Tennessee dentist, and Paris tries a local beauty pageant.

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," 8 p.m., CBS. After two college students have a night of hot, lovely relations, they're both found dead. Meanwhile, manpower is short, so Ecklie (Marc Vann) must leave the morgue and go into the field.

"Without a Trace," 9 p.m., CBS. Jack is working with a family with troubles similar to his own.

"ER," 8:59 p.m., NBC. Carter finally reunites with his ex-lover, Kem (Thandie Newton). When he hears that her mother is in a Paris hospital, he rushes there. Meanwhile, Pratt fumes at Neela; Abby and Ray make medical mistakes.