TV critic's picks 11/27-12/1

What are the chances that cameras were around to document the short marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries? Uh, try 100 percent.

November 26, 2011 at 9:51PM
Bill Pullman and Mariana Klaveno in "Scott Turow's Innocent."
Bill Pullman and Mariana Klaveno in "Scott Turow's Innocent." (Margaret Andrews — TNT/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Sunday

What are the chances that cameras were around to document the short marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries? Uh, try 100 percent. The new season of "Kourtney & Kim Take New York" (9 p.m., E!) kicks off right after the wedding. Now in one-hour installments.

Monday

"Rizzoli & Isles" (9 p.m., TNT), one of TV's more popular duos, have more than serial killers to worry about when they return with new episodes. Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) is still struggling with the physical scars from a shooting and the fact that a certain Twin Cities critic still doesn't know how to properly pronounce "Rizzoli."

Tuesday

Poor Rusty Sabich. First he gets accused of killing his lover in "Presumed Innocent." Now, in "Scott Turow's Innocent" (8 p.m., TNT), he's accused of murdering his wife. Next thing you know, they'll say he was the one who stole the cookie from the cookie jar. Bill Pullman takes over for Harrison Ford in the role of Sabich.

Wednesday

Former Army Ranger Wil Willis looks at modern warfare in the new series "Triggers: Weapons That Changed the World" (9 p.m., Military). The first spotlight shines on Colt .45s, ironically nicknamed "The Peacemaker." Upcoming weapons include the howitzer, AK-47, the Tommy Gun and Naomi Campbell.

Thursday

Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Faith Hill and Darius Rucker are among those celebrating "CMA Country Christmas" (8 p.m., KSTP, Ch. 5). Expect plenty of classic carols, plus Rucker's annual tradition of handing out a free meal at the homeless shelter housing the rest of Hootie and the Blowfish.

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Neal Justin

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Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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