Monday, July 20
'Torchwood' (9PM, BBCA) 3rd season premiereEven the most devoted fans of 'Doctor Who' spin-off 'Torchwood' are in for more than a few surprises and one big treat of a miniseries with this five-night (Mon.-Fri., 9PM each night) special that serves as the show's third season. Captain Jack and his (few) remaining cohorts are up against a particularly wily foe this time, as a race of aliens – with a shocking connection to Jack – is demanding 10 percent of Earth's children, lest they release a deadly virus that will kill millions.
'The T.O. Show' – Following the antics of controversial NFL-er Terrell Owens (10PM, VH1) series premiere
'Dating in the Dark' – Dating show in which potential mates get acquainted in the dark (10PM, ABC) series premiere
'Prom Night in Mississippi' – Doc following one Miss. town's segregated proms (9PM, HBO)
'The Bachelorette: Men Tell All' – The pre-finale reunion (8PM, ABC)
'The Closer' – Mary McDonnell guest stars (9PM, TNT)
'Nurse Jackie' – Jackie's uncomfortable with a gift from Eddie (10:30PM, Showtime)
Tuesday, July 21
'Hell's Kitchen' (8PM, Fox) 6th season premiereIt's getting hot in here, as Chef Gordo Ramsay is back to torture sixteen new contestants, this batch hoping to win a coveted head chef gig at a resort in the Canadian town of Whistler, B.C. In the opener, things go predictably out of control as the contestants divide into teams and are charged with preparing their signature dishes. Even better: Rumor has it Ramsay and a wannabe get physical this season.
'Ruby and the Rockits' – David Cassidy is a former pop star who reconnects with his teen daughter (8:30PM, ABC Family) series premiere
'Better Off Ted' – Veronica and Ted have daddy issues (9PM, ABC)
'10 Things I Hate About You' – Kat needs a fake ID to hang with Patrick (8PM, ABC Family)
'Warehouse 13' – Artie investigates energy surges in the warehouse (9PM, SyFy)
'NYC Prep' – PC wigs when he gets a job (9PM, Bravo)
Wednesday, July 22
'Toddlers & Tiaras' (10PM, TLC) 2nd season premiereThere won't be a container of pink glitter or a can of Aqua Net left in Texas after the Universal Royalty kiddie beauty pageant, which kicks off the second season of this fascinating, disturbing reality series. Mamas once again parade their ruffle-covered, heavily made up toddlers and 'tweens across the stage, all in the name of winning less money than they've likely spent on one of their mini beauty queens' frilly frocks.
'Leverage' – The team tries to take down a crooked fight promoter (9PM, TNT)
'The Real World: Cancun' – More fun – and fights and hook-ups – in the sun (10PM, MTV)
'So You Think You Can Dance' – The top 8 perform (8PM, Fox)
'Michael and Michael Have Issues' – The Michaels argue about their boss's birthday gift (10:30PM, Comedy Central)
'Top Chef Masters' – Contestants' ingredients come from a mystery box (10PM, Bravo)
Thursday, July 23
'So You Think You Can Dance' (9PM, Fox) 100th episodeShake your groove thang, TomKat! Actually, it's just the female half of TomKat, a.k.a. Mrs. Tom Cruise, a.k.a. Katie Holmes, who helps the show celebrate its 100th installment with a bit of toe-tapping. Holmes will reportedly be dancing to Judy Garland's "Get Happy," as she and 'SYTYCD' judge Nigel Lythgoe also celebrate the launch of their Dizzy Feet Foundation, which promotes dance education.
'16 & Pregnant: Life After Labor' – Dr. Drew Pinksy hosts a reunion of the teen mamas (10PM, MTV)
'Southern Belles: Louisville' – 1st season finale (10PM, SoapNet)
'Samantha Who?' – Sam is torn between Winston and Todd (8 and 8:30PM, ABC) SERIES FINALE
'The Fashion Show' – 1st season finale (10PM, Bravo)
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Lost Footage' – NeNe! (8:30PM, Bravo)
Friday, July 24
'Torchwood' (9PM, BBCA) 3rd season finale No, you're not imagining it – that was one short season. The miniseries that serves as the series' third season concludes tonight after many shocking, some heartbreaking, moments for Captain Jack and crew, and one fierce battle to save Earth's children. We're not spoiling the wrap-up, though we will say that for one of the big baddies, karma proves to be exactly the bee-otch he deserves.
'Chopping Block' – 1st season finale (8PM, NBC)
'What Not to Wear' – A Renaissance faire fan gets an updated look (9PM, TLC)
'Mental' – An autistic teen is the only witness to her dad's murder (9PM, Fox)
'Eureka' – Are there poltergeists afoot? (9PM, SyFy)
'The Goode Family' – Andy Richter and Kevin Nealon provide guest voices (8:30PM, ABC)
Weekend, July 25-26
'Daisy of Love' (Sun., 9PM, VH1) 1st season finaleShe may be all about the flowers, but 'Rock of Love' reject Daisy has had to sort through a lot of weeds to get to her final two. Which of the lamers will the queen of cosmetically-enhanced lips choose to be her man, and will they live happily ever after? We'll get an answer on that first one, but as for happily ever after ... all depends on whether or not Daisy signs up for season two, we're guessing.
'The Storm' – James van der Beek stars in this weather-themed mini, which concludes on Aug. 2 (Sun., 9PM, NBC) miniseries premiere
'Kings' – 1st season finale (Sat., 8PM, NBC)
'Pawn Stars' – Following real-life pawn shop proprietors (Sun., 10PM, History)
'Food Network Challenge' – The 40th anniversary of 'Sesame Street' inspires Muppet cakes (Sun., 8PM, Food Network)
'Entourage' – Turtle wants career advice from Ari (Sun., 10:30PM, HBO)
'Bridezillas' – A bride is involved in a car chase (Sun., 9PM, WE)
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