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"Prison Break's" Michael (Wentworth Miller) and Sara (Sarah Wayne Callies) are back. (By Isabella Vosmikova -- Fox)
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Friday, April 17, 2009

Highlights

Johnny Depp swings by the 10th-anniversary special of "SpongeBob SquarePants" (Nickelodeon at 8) to voice a surfer dude named Jack Kahuna Laguna, who helps out SpongeBob and his pals when they're stranded far from home.

A materialistic mom heads to join a family living in a log cabin without electricity or amenities on "Wife Swap" (Channel 7 at 8).

"Prison Break" (Channel 5 at 9) returns from a hiatus and begins its march toward the series finale in May; in the meantime, Michael and Sara take a risk by hitchhiking to Miami.

Parents who not-so-affectionately refer to their kids as "little devils" call on Jo for help when the outbursts and temper tantrums are too much to take on "Supernanny" (Channel 7 at 9).

"NOW on PBS" (Channel 26 at 8:30) explores glaciers that could disappear as a result of global warming, and how national security and the food supply also may be in danger thanks to higher temperatures.

Twitter maniac Ashton Kutcher is on "Larry King Live" (CNN at 9) to discuss the tweeting obsession that he shares with his wife -- or "wifey," as she's known in the Twitterverse -- actress Demi Moore.

Fans of HBO's "The Wire" who still complain that the gritty cop drama never got the attention it deserved can see series creator David Simon have a moment in the spotlight on "Bill Moyers Journal" (Channel 26 at 9:30), when the Washington native sits down to discuss everything from politics to inner-city crime.

Two giant grizzly bears fight and polar bears clash on "Untamed Alaska" (Discovery at 9), which also features scary human situations.

Speaking of which, "Stranger Among Bears" (Animal Planet at 10) debuts tonight and spotlights a man who lives in the wilderness and should probably teach the camera crew not to interfere with a mother and her cub.

Geri Halliwell, known to some as Ginger Spice, shares her dreams to become a country singer with Hollywood therapist Dr. Goode on "Head Case" (Starz at 10).

Who would have guessed the adult entertainment industry isn't as sexy behind the scenes? On "Party Down" (Starz at 10:30), the team caters a disturbing porn industry awards show after-party.

"The Politics Program With Mark Plotkin" (NewsChannel 8 at 11) hosts Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate for Virginia governor.

Former basketball star Charles Barkley, actress Leslie Mann and musical group TV on the Radio are guests on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35).

"Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35) has actor Russell Crowe and comedian Joe Wong.

-- Emily Yahr



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