TV Picks

Smash – The Coup, 9.30pm, W
The team deals with the aftermath of the workshop. Ivy remains in the dark about her fate, while Derek recruits Karen to help him steal the musical from Tom and Julia.

Q&A – George Pell & Richard Dawkins, 9.37pm, ABC1
Tony Jones hosts an exclusive, two member Easter panel featuring Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell and outspoken, British atheist Richard Dawkins.

Pulp Fiction, 9.30pm, GO!
The lives of two mob hitmen intertwine with a boxer, a gangster’s wife and a pair of diner bandits, telling four tales of violence and redemption.

Wayne Brady: Making S%!t Up, 8.30pm, ONE
This series showcases Wayne Brady’s unique musical talents and limitless impersonation skills. Sit back and enjoy a night in with Wayne and his hilarious improvised antics.

Test Tube Babies, 7.30pm, SBS TWO
The prospect of conceiving a human being in a laboratory used to be the realm of science fiction, but in 1978, everything changed. This is the story of the doctors, researchers and hopeful couples who pushed the boundaries of science and triggered a technological revolution in human reproduction. In so doing, they landed at the centre of a controversy whose reverberations continue to this day.

McDonald’s Gets Grilled (Premiere) 9.30pm, Seven
This show has copped a bit of controversy, but is apparently very fair (even though sponsered by Macca’s) Six members of the public are given given an all-access pass to McDonald’s, and set out to ask the tough questions about what goes into the food at the world’s most famous fast-food company.

Jimeoin – Something Smells Funny, 8.30pm, ONE
There is a hilarious aroma in the air. It’s Jimeoin’s show Something Smells Funny. Join him as he effortlessly makes you breathe in his witty brand of charming humour.

Top Chef, 9.30pm, Arena
There are tons of rattlesnakes all over the state of Texas, so why not make a dish out of one? In this week’s Quickfire, the chefs are challenged to create a savory dish from rattlesnakes. In the elimination challenge, the chefs must create a feast and cater to a Quinceañera party, a coming of age celebration in the Mexican culture.

The Ricky Gervais Show (Final) 10.05pm, SBS HD
Based on the audio podcasts of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, the program sets the trio’s musings on numerous inane topics to irresistible animation.

How To Cook Like Heston – Beef, 8pm, SBS ONE
Heston Blumenthal takes off his chef whites and steps into a domestic kitchen to show viewers how to inject some Heston-style magic into homemade cooking. Tonight, Heston challenges the way that beef is typically cooked and confronts one of the biggest culinary myths out there – searing a steak doesn’t in fact keep in the meat’s juices. The secret to frying the perfect steak is Heston’s scientific, but super-simple, flipping technique. Heston also provides tips on how to choose the best cuts of beef.

Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation – Season Final, 7.30pm, TEN
Join Shaun Micallef, Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering and Josh Thomas as they battle against each other in a war of the generations! Tonight: Carl Cox, Bob Franklin & Veronic Milsom.

Picker Sisters, 8.30pm, GEM
Tracy Hutson and Tanya McQueen travel around the United States in search of antiques and rare collectibles for their home decor store in Los Angeles.

A Gifted Man, 10.55pm, TEN
Michael and Kate are forced to work together to try and save a patient with a deadly virus. Meanwhile, Michael treats a nervous bride-to-be who is experiencing headaches.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, 8.30pm, Nine
A blackout cripples the city and forces the CSIs to revert to old-school methods to solve the case of a missing child.

Movie Night!

Failure to Launch, 9.30pm, 7mate
Tripp may have hit 30, but that doesn’t mean that he’s ready to give up the many benefits of living at home with mum and dad. His desperate parents have had enough though and plan to get Tripp out so they can enjoy their twilight years in peace. Realising that their only hope rides on the off-chance of his meeting the ideal female companion, his parents enlist the help of a beautiful and talented woman in providing the romantic incentive needed to finally get their son out of the family home.

It’s Complicated (Premiere), 9pm, Seven
Jane, a divorced woman has an affair with a married man, her remarried ex-husband! However, the man she hired to refurbish her kitchen has fallen in love with her. Will Jane take a chance on happiness with a new love or risk everything for her ex?

Young Guns, 9.40pm, GO!
A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Premiere) 8.30pm, TEN
Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life but when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers’ war.

Hoodwinked! 6pm,  GO!
Based on the classic fable Little Red Riding Hood, with a twist. The police are called to Granny’s cottage to look into a domestic disturbance involving a wolf, an axe and a crimson-caped girl.

Grey’s Anatomy, 8.30pm, Seven
After being blackballed by her colleagues, Meredith uses Lexie to spark Derek’s interest in her patient’s brain tumour case and, in secret, gives guidance to April with Bailey’s clinical trial. Sloan and Arizona are cooking together to Callie’s dismay and frustration.

Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy, 7.30pm, SBS TWO
What is it like to be taken from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane and then wake up in a new country, family and culture? This is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an eight-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travelled to China to adopt her. Sui Yong is one of 70,000 Chinese children now being raised in the United States. Through her eyes, witness her struggle with a new identity as she transforms from a timid child into someone that no-one – neither her new family nor she – could have imagined.

Australian Swimming Championships (Live), 8.30pm, ONE
It’s finally here as the 2012 Swimming Championships kick off! Featuring James Magnusson, Stephanie Rice, Geoff Huegill and Leisel Jones all vying for a place on the team.

30 Rock, 11.30pm, Seven
Criss and Liz need to buy a dining room table to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine’s with.

Obsession (Premiere) 8.30pm, 13TH STREET
Sonia Patton has just been offered a huge promotion at work. Unfortunately, it means moving from her home in New York City to a smaller office near Boston. She accepts, leaving everything behind for her burgeoning career. But as Sonia soon discovers in this gripping thriller, someone in her life is not prepared to live without her.

The Mentalist -The Redshirt, 8.30pm – Nine
After the assistant of a retired pro quarterback is accidentally killed instead of the quarterback himself in a car explosion, CBI pretends that the quarterback was killed instead in a plot to flesh out the real killer.

Cricket Superstar – FINALE – 7.35pm, FOX8
The final three superstars experience a different type of cricket as they join the Australian Blind Cricket team. Plus, they’re visited by iconic pace bowler Brett Lee, who shares how to play like a pro as the first-ever cricket superstar is crowned.

Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, 8.30pm, ABC1
Adam is joined by Tom Green, Lachy Hulme and comedienne Julia Morris. John Cleese will phone it in and critically acclaimed indie-rock band Skipping Girl Vinegar perform live.

The Amazing Race, 9.30pm, Seven
Teams race through Italy where in an Amazing Race first, a random act of kindness leaves one team in tears. Meanwhile, an unexpected beheading occurs as teams polish off a dirty task.

Unforgettable – Trajectories, 9.30pm, Nine
When a second murder suddenly occurs at an active crime scene, Al and Carrie must wade through hundreds of bystanders to uncover if it was retribution or an unrelated attack.

Parenthood, 9.30pm, Seven
Kristina and Adam become overwhelmed with their work schedules and put Max’s wellbeing in danger. Also, Kristina offers Amber a new opportunity, and Crosby and Jasmine struggle to deal with their complicated relationship.

2 Broke Girls, 8pm, Nine
Max gets a glimpse at Caroline’s former life of luxury when she decides to get her much-needed bite guard from her old home.

Genius, 9.30pm, ABC1
Australian Tim Minchin and comedian Alexei Sayle join Dave Gorman to uncover bona fide genius within the nutty ideas proffered this week.

Bondi Vet, 8pm, TEN
The Australian Reptile Park operations manager, Tim Faulkner, ropes Chris into a frightening mission in far north Queensland. Meanwhile, Lisa volunteers at an animal shelter.

Dexter, 9.30pm, ELEVEN
Debra learns that she has been suspended from active duty during the Santa Muerte investigation, while Dexter and Lumen hunt for their latest prey at a self-help seminar.

Dance Academy, ABC3, 6.30pm
New season, new episodes. In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated. It’s a roller-coaster year for Tara and her friends as they begin second year at the National Academy. Relationships fall apart as new ones are forged and shaking things up are two new students.

Revenge, 9pm, Seven
Victoria is overwhelmed with feelings of guilt over a lifetime of bad decisions. Lydia returns with a vendetta against Emily and the Graysons that will soon come back to haunt her.

Charlie Sheen: Hollywood Black Book (Premiere) 9.30pm, Bio.
This exclusive biography special delves into how Charlie Sheen became a media sensation amind a lifetime of controversey. Best-selling author Ian Halperin narrates the tell-all special in which those closest to the former ‘Two and a Half Men’ star reveal the man behind the outrageous antics and memorable quotes and will expose the never-before-told secrets from the actor’s life.

Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes? 7.30pm, SBS TWO
Last century, earthquakes killed over 1 million people, and it is predicted that this century might see 10 times as many deaths. Yet, when an earthquake strikes, it always takes people by surprise. So why hasn’t science worked out how to predict when and where the next big quake is going to happen?

Project Runway, 8.30pm, Arena
The designers quickly realise they are in for a tough challenge when it is revealed that Nina Garcia is their client! The stakes are raised as Nina tells them she will wear the winning look to an important industry event. Marie Claire’s editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles and actress Kerry Washington serve as guest judges.

Call Me Fitz, 8.30pm, FX
The Pilot: Fitz hits rock bottom when he crashes a test drive, puts a woman in a coma, and wakes up to find he’s grown a living, breathing conscience – a do-gooder named Larry.

The Good Wife, 9.10pm, TEN
Alicia rushes to stop an execution for a guilty man who has information which will keep another client from a murder conviction. Meanwhile, Eli tries to get ahead of a client’s potential scandal.

At the Movies, 10.01pm, ABC1
Margaret and David review John Carter, Margin Call starring Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons, Headhunters, Coriolanus with Ralph Fiennes and David’s DVD classic Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller.

The Biggest Loser Singles, 7pm, TEN
One of the contestants discovers the Trainer’s Bunker and gets to see some of the CCTV footage of what’s been going on in the kitchen.

Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, 8.30pm, Arena
All attention turns to the store (InvenTORI) as Tori and Dean deal with crippled sales and staffing problems. Tori and Dean know they must rectify these issues before the store goes belly up.

Happy Endings, 10.30pm, Seven
Alex and Dave’s his-and-hers tattoos come back to haunt them now that they’re no longer a couple. Jane meddles in Max’s love life when she thinks he’s passing on the perfect guy.

Revenge, 8.30pm, Seven
The recent scandals have the Grayson’s on edge, driving Conrad to pay a secret visit to Lydia and Victoria to submerse herself in her Mothers and Daughters charity event for mental health. The benefit provides the perfect opportunity for Emily to train her sights on taking down Dr Michelle Banks, the psychiatrist responsible for institutionalizing her as a little girl, separating her from her dad for good.

Gossip Girl, 8.35pm, FOX8
Blair prepares to celebrate her upcoming royal wedding with a bachelorette party, but others scheme behind her back to make this a night to remember. After discovering the truth behind Chuck and Blair’s car accident, Nate joins forces with a surprising ally to gather the evidence.

Waiting for Guffman, 10.45pm, GEM
An aspiring director and amateur cast of a small-town Missouri musical production go overboard when they learn that someone from Broadway will be in attendance.

What Makes a Genius? 7.30pm, SBS TWO
Could you have come up with Einstein’s theory of relativity? If not, why not? This is what Marcus du Sautoy, professor of mathematics, wants to explore. Marcus readily admits that he is no genius but wants to know if geniuses are just an extreme version of himself or whether their brains are fundamentally different. In the program, Marcus meets some remarkable individuals, including Derek, who’s blind, autistic, and a pianist with apparently prodigious gifts. He also talks to a scientist who’s identified a gene for learning.