TV critic's picks: Friday-Sunday

"The Price is Right," "Dexter"

September 27, 2012 at 7:41PM
Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall in "Dexter."
Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall in "Dexter." (Dml -/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The man show Bob Barker may have been concerned about household pets when he was hosting "The Price Is Right" (10 a.m. Friday, WCCO, Ch. 4), but he never seemed to care about the fact that all the showcase models were women. That's about to change. In this episode, replacement host Drew Carey will reveal the male finalists vying for a chance to look cute in front of a brand new car.

Back to the future If you're new to "Fringe" (8 p.m. Friday, KMSP, Ch. 9), which is in its fifth and final season, you will be as confounded as someone who tries to decipher a William Faulkner novel by reading only the last chapter. Long-term fans will find themselves shuttled into the year 2036 with only a minimal number of headaches.

Carrey almighty Jim Carrey may be a terrific actor, but I'm not sure he's an ideal house guest. The comic's mugging nearly derails an "All-Star Comedy Roundtable" (9 p.m. Friday, Epix), which also features Chris Rock, Ben Stiller and Bill Hader.

The truth is out there If anyone can keep a secret, it's "Dexter" (8 p.m. Sunday, Showtime). But even our favorite serial killer (Michael C. Hall) can no longer hide his hidden hobby from his foul-mouthed sister (Jennifer Carpenter) in this seventh season of a series that needs a twist this big to keep the show fresh.

NEAL JUSTIN

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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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