Sunday Those worried about Hugh Hefner's love life can rest easy. In a new season of "The Girls Next Door" (9:30 p.m., E!), the Playboy magnate has squired three fresh beauties, including twins. Fans of the Original Three need not despair: Holly makes a guest appearance in the premiere. For those who find "Girls" too taxing and sophisticated, there's "Leave it to Lamas" (10 p.m., E!), the series that dares to treat Lorenzo Lamas as a major Hollywood figure. The show's real star, however, is daughter Shayne Lamas, who's desperate to prove that she's the next Kim Kardashian. Who said today's young people have no ambition?
Monday How do you save a sinking series such as "Heroes" (7 p.m., KARE, Ch. 11)? Some girl-on-girl action, perhaps? Hayden Panettiere hinted during a recent talk-show appearance that her character might have a lesbian hookup with her college roommate. The stunt is unlikely to rescue this doomed series, unless, of course, her roommate is Lara Croft.
Tuesday Barry Levinson's film career may be in the tank (defenders of "Man of the Year" and "What Just Happened," please rise), but he's still capable of producing terrific work, specifically "The Band That Wouldn't Die" (7 p.m., ESPN), the second installment in ESPN's ambitious "30 for 30" series. This documentary focuses on the musicians who refused to accept the departure of the Colts from Levinson's beloved Baltimore. Former ballplayers and former pep-band members will shed tears.
Wednesday
"Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound" (8 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2), the latest offering from "American Masters," offers a pitch-perfect profile of the legendary folk singer with great revelations in the form of early footage and a new interview with ex-boyfriend Bob Dylan, who is as candid as he has ever been. Follow this viewing by spinning her legendary album "Diamond & Rust," and you'll be two steps closer to music heaven.
Thursday Emmy favorite "30 Rock" (8:30 p.m., KARE, Ch. 11) returns as Jack (Alec Baldwin) tries to make the cast more relatable, a move that prompts Jenna (Jane Krakowski) to undergo a personality makeover and Tracy (Tracy Morgan) to get in touch with the common man. Let's hope the series can finally attract as many viewers as it does awards.
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