Highlights

As Season 8 of
As Season 8 of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" kicks off at 8 tonight on The N, new friendships emerge, as well as ensuing complications. (Nickelodeon/epitome Pictures Via Pr Newswire)
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Friday, October 10, 2008; Page C04

Highlights

New friendships and, consequently, new problems start off the eighth season of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" (The N at 8).

"America's Toughest Jobs" (Channel 4 at 8) sends the contestants on a logging challenge in the mountains of Port Angeles, Wash.

A high school reunion on "Ghost Whisperer" (Channel 9 at 8) leaves Melinda with shocking news after one of her classmates is found dead.

"Most Haunted Live" (Travel at 8) conducts a live, lengthy paranormal investigation of one of the most haunted towns in the country: Gettysburg, Pa.

Ken Jennings may have plenty of dough from his winning streak on "Jeopardy!," but can he conquer the kids on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" (Channel 5 at 8)?

Chris and Angel swap favors on "Everybody Hates Chris" (Channel 50 at 8): good grades for Angel if he can hook up Chris with his crush, Maria.

The two-hour season premiere of "The Starter Wife" (USA at 9) finds Molly bringing her diary into a writing workshop. All together now: bad idea.

A newlywed on "Deal or No Deal" (Channel 4 at 9) hopes to add $1 million to her wedding gift pile to fix her crumbling house.

"The Ex List" (Channel 9 at 9) leads Bella to a previously lazy boyfriend now obsessed with working out -- guess that will mean she runs in the opposite direction.

Suspicious Melanie on "The Game" (Channel 50 at 8:30) tries to find out -- while being subtle, of course -- if Janay is truly pregnant with Derwin's baby.

Jo sweeps in to help when an 18-year-old on "Supernanny" (Channel 7 at 9) is tired of being the only one in her family who can communicate with her deaf parents.

VH1 Classic features heavy-metal music on the series premiere of "All Time Top 10" (at 10).

"Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35) has actors Jeremy Piven and Elizabeth Banks and singer Lou Reed.

Former NFL player Terry Bradshaw, actress Vanessa Hudgens and a performance by Jackson Browne are on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35).

"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Channel 7, 12:05) hosts comedian-actor Dane Cook, twin actors Dylan and Cole Sprouse, and musical guest Atmosphere.

-- Emily Yahr


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