Sunday, September 25

American Dreamers
Linda Ellerbee follows four children from migrant families as they move across the country in search of work in "Harvest of Hopes," on "Nick News Special Edition."
SUNDAY, 8:30 p.m. (NICK) 858941

No Small Parts
Kate Winslet plays herself in the premiere of "Extras," a comedy from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant of "The Office" fame about an aspiring actor (Mr. Gervais) who can't land the big roles.
SUNDAY, 10:30 p.m. (HBO) 891916

Pretty Poison
Susan is held hostage, Lynette interviews for a job, Bree must face Rex's mother at his funeral and a guilty Gabrielle visits Carlos in jail in the season premiere of "Desperate Housewives," starring Alfre Woodard, Teri Hatcher, Brenda Strong, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan.
SUNDAY, 9 p.m. (7) 85800

One of the Girls
Cybill Shepherd, center, stars in "Martha Behind Bars," a drama that chronicles the downfall and re-emergence of Martha Stewart, from the day her company went public through her release from Alderson Federal Prison.
SUNDAY, 9 p.m. (2) 6699

Tough Luck
In the season premiere of "Grey's Anatomy," Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) are commiserating over their relationship woes at the Emerald City Bar when the bartender collapses.
10 p.m. (7) 68187

The Ticket
Political commentators are critical of Leo as a running mate for Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits with Teri Polo as his wife, Helen), and the search for the White House leak picks up speed in the season premiere of "The West Wing."
8 p.m. (4) 1380

Monday, September 26

Speaking of the 60's
In "No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, a Martin Scorsese Film" on "American Masters," Martin Scorsese unravels the music and life of Mr. Dylan through previously unseen films of his childhood and unreleased interviews.
MONDAY, 9 p.m. (13, 49) 47510 90268

Movers and Shakers
"VH1's Hip Hop Honors" celebrates the genre's pioneers, including LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Notorious B.I.G., Ice T, Salt 'n' Pepa and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; Russell Simmons and Reverend Run are hosts.
MONDAY, 9 p.m. (VH1) 741862

Beyond Macramé
In "Todd Oldham's Handmade Modern,'' a new series, Mr. Oldham shows viewers how to create home accessories and furnishings using ideas inspired by mid-20th-century design.
8 p.m. (HGTV)

Big Fish
The "2005 Monster Shark Tournament" weighs in on the catches in the 19th annual competition held in July in Oak Bluffs, Mass., including a 119-pound tiger shark.
8 p.m. (ESPN2) 3992046

Untold Tales
A divorcing woman tries to unravel the mysteries of her childhood when strange events begin to plague her after she moves back to her family home in "Forbidden Secrets," starring Kristy Swanson.
9 p.m. (LIFE) 730220

Tuesday, September 27

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Are You Sure You Got It Right?
The Rogers family, from Shreveport, La., read a clue during the two-hour season premiere of "The Amazing Race: Family Edition."

Lots of Motive
Alan Shore (James Spader) represents a cool beauty (Heather Locklear) on trial for poisoining her much older husband - while Denny Crane (William Shatner) lusts after her - in the season premiere of "Boston Legal."
10 p.m. (7) 15805
TUESDAY, 9 p.m. (2) 3337

Life's Little Complexities
Omar Benson Miller, Lauren German, James Stevenson, Denise Richards, Eric Balfour, Tamara Taylor and Lucas Bryant star in "Sex, Love and Secrets," a new series about a group of twenty-something friends struggling to find themselves.
TUESDAY, 9 p.m. (9) 65824

Laugh Master
Steve Harvey is host of "The 2005 BET Comedy Awards," honoring the best in urban comedy.
TUESDAY, 9 p.m. (BET) 461422

Are You Sure You Got It Right?
The Rogers family, from Shreveport, La., read a clue during the two-hour season premiere of "The Amazing Race: Family Edition."
TUESDAY, 9 p.m. (2) 3337

Wednesday, September 28

Outspoken Words
Pete Seeger holds up a dove in his hat at a Times Square anti-Vietnam War peace rally in 1969 in "Get Up, Stand Up: The Story of Pop and Protest," a two-hour special in which singers, songwriters and music critics discuss the history of protest music and trends that emerged throughout the last century.
9 p.m. (13, 49) 76886 10886

The Start of Something Good
"Best of the Beatles" tells the story of the band's formative years from the perspective of its original drummer, Pete Best.
8 p.m. (13, 49) 73799 17799

Thursday, September 29
Asking Questions
Stuart Townsend (front) plays a newspaper reporter who investigates strange deaths and unexplained phenomena in "Night Stalker," a new take on the '70's series, with Eric Jungmann, Gabrielle Union and Cotter Smith.
THURSDAY, 9 p.m. (7) 61894

Hypocritical Oath
Max Beesley plays a resident whose future is in the hands of his grossly incompetent boss in "Bodies," a new medical drama.
9 p.m. (BBCA) 2989523

Holding On
Grace contemplates love with a married man in the live season premiere of "Will & Grace," starring Sean Hayes, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing and Megan Mullally.
8:30 p.m. (4) 9894

Changing Minds and Times
"The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a Generation" looks at the decade's critical events, from civil rights riots to the Vietnam War.
9 p.m. (13, 49) 31691 71829

Friday, September 30
Lives of Not-So-Quiet Desperation
In "The Robinsons," a new comedy, Ed (Martin Freeman) tries to recover from a disastrous divorce with the questionable help of his family (Hugh Bonneville, Amanda Root, Anna Massey, Richard Johnson and Abigail Cruttenden).
9:40 p.m. (BBCA) 91790092

Expanded Perspectives
"Structures," on "Art in the 21st Century," looks at artists like Matthew Ritchie, Fred Wilson, Richard Tuttle and Roni Horn and the ways they use unconventional devices to create systems, shift contexts and change perceptions; Sam Waterston in host.
10:30 p.m. (13, 49) 88924 219382

Saturday, October 1
In the Zone
A pumped-up fitness guru (Ben Stiller) and the owner of a low-rent gym (Vince Vaughn) go for a grand slam in "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" (2004).
8 p.m. (HBO) 665062

I Am Man. Hear Me Roar
AJ Styles displays his might in "Total Nonstop Action Impact!," a new series featuring extreme wrestling by Jeff Jarrett, Raven, Jeff Hardy, Abyss, Monty Brown and others.
11 p.m. (SPIKE) 945246