Thursday Weekend

º"Big Shots": A talented cast, including Dylan McDermott and Joshua Malina, suffers as emasculated high rollers. If this is male bonding, it's time for me to consider a sex change. 9 p.m. Sept. 27, KSTP, Ch. 5. *½

By Neal Justin, Star Tribune

Last update: September 14, 2007 - 9:51 AM

"American Band": "American Idol" producers aren't happy just owning half the season. This spinoff hopes rockin' combos will also draw boffo ratings. Sheila E and Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik are among the judges. I already have a headache.

7 p.m. Oct. 19, KMSP, Ch. 9. Not screened.

"Moonlight": With Buffy out of commission, it's apparently safe again for vampires, especially ones who are private investigators and only suck the blood of bad guys.

8 p.m. Sept. 28, WCCO, Ch. 4. Not screened.

"Nashville": From the folks who brought you "The Hills" comes this docu-soap about aspiring country stars who spend more time flirting than rehearsing. In the words of Waylon Jennings, I don't think Hank done it this way.

8 p.m. Fridays, KMSP, Ch. 9. **

"Viva Laughlin": This British-inspired show is supposed to be a musical thriller, but it tiptoes around the singing and dancing with trepidation. "Viva" needs to stop worrying about becoming the next "Cop Rock" and face the music.

7 p.m. Oct. 21, WCCO, Ch. 4. **

"Women's Murder Club": "Law & Order" veteran Angie Harmon returns to the crime beat, this time with a little help from her gal pals. Unfortunately, the four Nancy Drews combined don't offer the smarts and sass of one tough cookie on "The Closer."

8 p.m. Oct. 12, KSTP, Ch. 5. **

"Life Is Wild": "7th Heaven" never died; it just moved to South Africa. This family drama may be too tame for some, but the on-location shots make this a worthwhile safari.

7 p.m. Oct. 7, WUCW, Ch. 23. **½

THURSDAY
	7:00	7:30	8:00	8:30	9:00	9:30
ABC	Ugly Betty		Grey's Anatomy		Big Shots
CBS	Survivor: China		CSI: Crime Scene Investigation		Without a Trace
CW	Smallville		Supernatural
FOX	Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?		Don't Forget the Lyrics
NBC	My Name Is Earl	30 Rock	The Office	Scrubs	ER
MyTV	Movie

FRIDAY
	7:00	7:30	8:00	8:30	9:00	9:30
ABC	20/20		Women's Murder Club		Men in Trees
CBS	Ghost Whisperer		Moonlight		Numbers
CW	WWE Friday Night Smackdown
FOX	American Band		Nashville		America's Most Wanted
NBC	Deal or No Deal		Friday Night Lights		Las Vegas
MyTV	Movie

SATURDAY
	7:00	7:30	8:00	8:30	9:00	9:30
ABC	Saturday Night College Football
CBS	Crimetime Saturday				48 Hours Mystery
CW	Movie
FOX	Cops	Cops	America's Most Wanted
NBC	Dateline NBC
MyTV	IFL Battleground

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SUNDAY
	6:00	6:30	7:00	7:30	8:00	8:30	9:00	9:30
ABC	Amer. Funniest Home Videos		Ext. Makeover: Home Edition		Desperate Housewives		Brothers & Sisters
CBS	60 Minutes		Viva Laughlin		Cold Case		Shark
CW	CW Now	Online Nation	Life is Wild		Next Top Model
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NBC	Football Night in America		Sunday Night Football