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“AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER” **1/2

7 p.m., TBS

Mike Myers’ toothy, lecherous ’60s rocker/superspy Austin Powers returns, this time battling both Dr. Evil (Myers) and Goldmember (Myers yet again), while spending time with dad Nigel (Michael Caine), boss Basil Exposition (Michael York) and blaxploitation goddess Foxxy Cleopatra (Beyonce Knowles).

MPAA rating: PG-13

– Michael Wilmington

“MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2” **

7 p.m., TNT

The joyless sequel directed by John Woo lacks the visual panache to make this film very exciting. Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is on the trail of his nemesis, who has stolen a deadly virus and its antidote. Also stars Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton, Ving Rhames.

MPAA rating: PG-13

– Mark Caro