Next on the fresh July 13 episode of The Closer: Team Brenda is on the scene after an online matchmaker is murdered before he can complete arrangements for a cable-network TV-show pilot. Also, viewers will get the extreme pleasure of watching Pope rotate with Brenda’s squad as they go about their detective duties.

A sneak peek follows the jump.

The Closer airs Mondays on TNT at 9pm ET.

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The members of Team Brenda are taking a walk down memory lane, so to speak, on the latest new episode of The Closer, tonight’s (July 6) “Half Load.”

Details and a sneak peek follow the jump…

The action is set in motion when someone murders a person who used to belong to a gang, but Brenda’s squad soon learns the victim probably wasn’t the intended target of the violence. Other clues then point the detectives in another direction.

That would be Father Jack (a character some viewers will remember from the third-season episode “Grave Doubts,” played by Mark Rolston, pictured at left in the top photo), the Crenshaw Community Center, and local residents who believe the LAPD couldn’t care less about preventing crime in their neck of the woods. Of course, Brenda can’t be having that, and she becomes determined to show the naysayers that she fights crime no matter where it occurs.

Check out a preview clip below.

The Closer will air Mondays on TNT at 9pm EST.

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How cool was it seeing Battlestar Galactica veteran Mary McDonnell facing off against Kyra Sedgwick on the last episode of The Closer called “Red Tape“? Waaay cool — those claws definitely came out!

Fortunately, there’s more gooey guest-star goodness coming up on “Walking Back the Cat,” tonight’s (June 29) fresh episode of the crime drama. Just follow the jump for details.

The episode focuses on a murder and drug trafficking at dance parties that cater to gay attendees. The members of Team Brenda are temporarily deputized into the FBI when a missing person case turns into a murder, allowing Brenda to work with her husband Fritz again. Of course, however, she continues her track record of irking colleagues since her investigative tactics are notoriously unique and bull-headed.

Some viewers will be extra psyched that Stargate Atlantis alum David Hewlett guest stars on the episode. Also of note is the front-and-center elevation of long-time peripheral character Dr. Morales, the coroner played by Jonathan del Arco. Apparently, his inside knowledge of the gay community as a homosexual will help Brenda et al with their case.

For more about del Arco’s welcome prominence for once during an episode, read the interesting interview with him over at TV Guide magazine’s website. The actor talks about not only tonight’s episode, but his activism in the organization GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Educational Network), which helps young people with issues related to anti-homosexual bullying in schools.

The customary sneak peek is below, as well, and it features Hewlett’s character with Team Brenda, Fritz, and Will Pope in the Murder Room.

The Closer will air Mondays on TNT at 9pm EST.

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The second episode of TNT’s new reality series Wedding Day airs at 8pm ET tonight, June 25, which is a new time slot for the series. It debuted last Tuesday at 8pm before fellow newcomer HawthoRNe, and I’m betting the change has to do with the reality show’s relatively lower ratings. If you’re hooked already, however, remain grateful that unlike some broadcast networks, basic cable’s TNT will probably allow the series to air all ten of its ordered episodes.

The latest installment of Wedding Day presents the touching story of Michigan-based couple Jaénelle Burnette and Nykolas “Nyk” Jones. Parents of a beautiful infant daughter named Anayah, the couple had to delay their original wedding plans when the baby arrived early with a kidney that didn’t function properly.

As a result of the medical condition, neo-natal intensive care nurse Jaénelle also began to devote most of her time to taking care of Anayah, and the financial demands of the situation left them with insufficient money to plan the wedding they wanted.

Enter the giving people behind Wedding Day, who set up a host of surprises for the bride and groom, including working with their family members and friends to design a truly personalized event.

After watching the second episode of the series in advance, it’s clear Wedding Day has a recognizable formula. But since it’s all coming from the heart and aimed at helping people who help others, viewers who are into dream weddings probably won’t mind the regularity.

A sneak peek at the latest episode follows, and keep in mind that, again, the show’s new regular air day is Thursdays at the same 8pm ET time instead of Tuesdays before HawthoRNe. Hopefully, it won’t move again.

Wedding Day airs Tuesdays on TNT at 8pm ET.

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Oh, no. It’s a bad news, good news situation on “Red Tape,” tonight’s (June 22) brand-new episode of TNT’s crime series The Closer.

More information after the jump.

The bad news is that poor Sergeant David Gabriel (Corey Reynolds) will find himself in a pickle after he shoots a murder suspect. On the other hand, the good news is that the woman tasked with investigating the situation, one Captain Sharon Raydor, is played by fantabulous guest star Mary McDonnell. The Battlestar Galactica and Dances with Wolves veteran is set for multiple episodes, so sit back and get ready for the ride to come.

And viewers can be assured a great ride is on the way because Captain Raydor and Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) are destined to butt heads. There’s nothing like a rivalry between two professional, accomplished, and dedicated women to start the blood racing and put the drama in “dramatic.”

Or, who knows? Maybe the crime fighters will turn out to be best friends, or at least civil to one another, which I wouldn’t mind at all.

Now that you know to get very excited, continue below to check out the best, most intense Closer sneak peek ever. I hope we don’t lose Gabriel because he was my first favorite character on the show before I learned to love everybody on Team Brenda equally.

The Closer will air Mondays on TNT at 9pm EST.

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Talk about being timely. “Blood Money,” tonight’s (June 15) fresh episode of The Closer, revolves around a filthy rich dude in the money business — what else? — who’s in deep you-know-what for suspected swindling.

When said financier is apparently abducted, the members of Team Brenda quickly realize that he may have actually staged his own kidnapping to avoid the heat from investors who believe he ripped them off.

More details follow the jump.

Viewers also learn (although I’m telling you early right now) that Detective Irene Daniels (Gina Ravera) has left the squad after receiving a promotion to another division, leaving her ex, Sergeant David Gabriel, to take on the task of forensic accounting for the case.

And in minor subplots, Lieutenant Provenza’s odd behavior continues, while Brenda and Fritz cope with their cat Kitty’s ongoing medical problems. Remember back when Brenda first arrived at what would become her new home and found Kitty living there? She couldn’t stand the cat then, which makes it so much sweeter how obviously grief-stricken she is over the pet’s condition now. Aw!

Continue below for the “Blood Money” sneak peek, featuring the typical Murder Room discussion and assorted side chats, as well as the not-so-usual giddy side of Provenza. The unfamiliar woman in the middle of the clip is guest star Paola Turbay (pictured immediately above), who plays new cop character Detective Mikki Mendoza. And, yes, she will reprise the role later this season.

The Closer will air Mondays on TNT at 9pm EST.

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We are just days away from the Monday, June 8, fifth-season premiere of The Closer called “Products of Discovery.”

During the episode, which features guest star Lee Tergesen (OZ, TNT’s Wanted), Team Brenda investigates the quadruple murder of a family and soon learn the case is related to an ongoing FBI investigation.

Follow the jump for a revealing Murder Room sneak peek that features the return of one of Brenda’s favorite people (Not!) and an extra sour Provenza. Can you spot which longtime team member isn’t present?

The Closer will air Mondays on TNT at 9pm EST.

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In Plain Sight returns tonight, May 31, at 10pm ET with the brand-new Stan-centric episode “One Night Stan.” Looks like Paul Ben-Victor, who plays the WITSEC boss, is finally getting a much-deserved opportunity to take center stage.

Continue after the jump to check out spoilers, a sneak peek, and a promo.

Although we never see anything about it, Stan used to protect witnesses, too. When his very first witness not only turns up dead but is found with Stan’s badge, the boss becomes the prime suspect. As a result, partners Mary and Marshall must investigate a dusty 20-year-old love triangle in order to help clear his name.

Videos follow, the first preview clip featuring a gruesome discovery in the hot desert and a little office chat.

In Plain Sight airs Sundays on USA Network at 10pm ET.

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It’s nearly time for Ugly Betty’s May 21 Season Three finale, a two-hour event from 8pm to 10pm ET that consists of the episodes “Curveball” and “The Fall Issue.” The headline in bright flashing lights? Just as Betty and Matt Get Ready to Move in Together, Henry Comes Back in Town. Talk about (im)perfect timing.

In the first hour, Henry (Christopher Gorham) visits New York City just as Betty agrees to move in with Matt, forcing Betty to admit she still has feelings for her former almost husband.

Meanwhile, Betty and Marc wait to see if their YETI editor interviews resulted in actual jobs; Daniel’s transformation from playboy to devoted husband makes him a media darling; and Wilhelmina cozies up to Victoria Hartley (Christine Baranski) to find out just what kind of connection Claire Meade has to Cal Hartley (David Rasche).

Then during the second hour, the sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Elsewhere, Wilhelmina demands that Claire resign at an important awards ceremony if she doesn’t want her secret revealed to Cal Hartley; Matt is overcome with jealousy over Henry; and Justin is anxious to learn if he was accepted at performing arts school.

Guest stars on “Curveball” include Bernadette Peters as Jodie, and Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Billie Jean King as themselves. “The Fall Issue” also features visits from Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez, Rachel Dratch as Penny and Mindy Meadows, and Antonio Sabato Jr., Nigel Barker, Rachel Maddow, and Robert Verdi as themselves. Plus, the finale proper was written by executive producer Silvio Horta. Going out in style!

Continue below for two sneak peeks: Awkward, featuring Betty and Henry running into each other out of the blue, and Move In, featuring an intimate moment between Betty and Matt, capped off by a hoot courtesy of Amanda.

Ugly Betty airs Thursdays on ABC at 8pm EST.

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And here’s a sneak peek to go with those preview photos for “Friends of Friends,” tonight’s brand-new episode of My Boys.

As the title states, it’s all about friends, meaning Stephanie wanting PJ to hang out with her group of friends, and Kenny and Mike wanting the gang add some new friends to their tight-knit group.

Check out the video after the jump. The episode was written by Maggie Bandur and airs at 10:30pm ET.

My Boys airs Tuesdays on TBS at 10:30pm ET.

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