7 P.M. WEDNESDAY
America’s Next Top Model
CW
The final five pose in Shanghai.
Phenomenon NBC
The next great mentalist is crowned, but he or she already knew it.
Pushing Daisies ABC
Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman, guest stars with some wacky hair.
8 P.M.
‘BUFFY’ FAN ALERT
Criminal Minds CBS
Xander — I mean Nicholas Brendan — plays a computer expert who helps the team stop a killer targeting Garcia.
9 P.M.
Dirty Sexy Money ABC
Patrick’s wife demands to meet Carmelita, his transsexual girlfriend.
Project Runway BRAVO
Surprise guest!
10 A.M. THURSDAY
MLE Chowdown: Battle of the Bird SPIKE TV
This should be better viewing than the parade. Kobayashi, Joey Chesnut and six other pro eaters gobble 20-pound turkeys. Repeats at 6 p.m.
7 P.M.
Ugly Betty ABC
Betty has to break a model (guest star Eliza Dushku) out of rehab for a photo shoot.
8 P.M.
Grey’s Anatomy ABC
The first of a two-parter has Ava coming back to Seattle to find Alex, and a big ol’ accident that hurts some paramedics.
9 P.M.
October Road ABC
I thought this show was dead, but it’s back. Its season premiere is Thursday, but it’ll air on Mondays beginning next week.
9:30 P.M.
Chocolate Confidential WE
If you’re not in a food coma yet, this might be tantalizing viewing.
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