‘Vampire Diaries’
Thursday: 7 p.m., The CW
The series about a Virginia teenage girl caught between two vampire brothers makes its debut.
‘Hotel Ground Zero’
Friday: 9 p.m., History
The story of the Marriott WTC Hotel on 9/11 includes a photographer’s final images.
‘Lightning Strikes’
Saturday: 8 p.m., Syfy
Monster meets lightning bolt. Monster rides lightning bolt to Earth. Monster terrorizes small town. Only on Syfy.
‘Teen Kids News’
Saturday: noon, ABC
Entertainment, news, medical advice and more.
‘True Jackson, VP’
Sunday: 4 p.m., The N
True tries to balance working on a dream project with going back to school and ends up in detention.
‘MTV Video Music Awards’
Sunday: 8 p.m., MTV
Russell Brand is back as host; Jay-Z and Taylor Swift perform.
‘Gossip Girl’
Monday: 8 p.m., CW
Nate returns with a mystery woman, while Blair and Chuck take an offbeat approach to their new relationship.
‘Oprah Winfrey’
Wednesday: 9 a.m., ABC
Set your DVR, the episode focuses on Michael Jackson.
