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(S01E07) This was quite possibly the best In Plain Sight so far. This is the one I'd submit for Emmy consideration next year. Seriously. From start to finish, this one had it all -- a good story, interesting characters, not too much voice over, a relatable situation and ultimately, a satisfying resolution that was realistic but tough. It also had what has been sorely lacking in the previous six episodes -- balance.

Marshall got as much to do as Mary, for a change, and was equally involved on an emotional level. Too often, Frederick Weller's character has been reduced to Mary's sidekick and support system. Not this week.

The credit for this show likely goes to veteran director Sam Weisman. Bring this man back! He gets In Plain Sight and has a feel for the wry humor off-setting the real drama.

• At 8, The CW has a new Smackdown!
• TMC has more John Wayne movies starting at 8: Big Jake, then The Cowboys.
• HGTV has a new 24 Hour Design at 9, followed by new episodes of Curb Appeal and House Hunters.
• At 9, ABC has a new National Bingo Night, followed by a new 20/20.
• TLC has a new What Not To Wear at 9.
• At 10:30, AMC has The World Stunt Awards.
• At 11, HBO has a new Real Time with Bill Maher, with guests Ben Affleck, Michael Moore, Rep. Ron Paul, and P.J. O'Rourke.

Check your local TV listings for more.

• At 8, FOX has the two-hour season finale of American Idol.
• Discovery has a new Hazard Pay at 8.
• More John Wayne movies on TMC at 8: Island in the Sky and The High and The Mighty.
• HBO has the documentary Wide Awake at 8, about a man's bout with insomnia.
• At 9, ABC has the two-hour season finale of Lost.
• The Travel Channel has a new World Poker Tour at 9.
• BBC America has a new Perfect Housewives at 9.
• At 10, NBC has a new Dateline.
• There's a new Hustle on AMC at 10.
• Bravo has a new Shear Genius at 10.
• Also at 10: History Channel has a new Modern Marvels.

Check your local TV listings for more.