Documentary focuses on ‘D.C. Sniper’s Wife’
Tonight’s must-see
“The D.C. Sniper’s Wife,” 9 p.m., truTV (formerly Court TV). Mildred Muhammad comes across as a warm and wise person who survived crushing events. Her husband John, she says, was bitter after leaving the military. When they split, he kidnapped their children. She got them back; he stalked her. So she says the next step wasn’t a major surprise: He was arrested and convicted as the sniper who brought terror to the Washington, D.C., area. Barbara Kopple, an Oscar-winning documentary-maker, captures this compelling story. She focuses mainly on Mildred Muhammad, but also includes officials, news footage, the Muhammad and more.
Tonight’s must-see II
“The Andromeda Strain,” 8 and 10 p.m., A&E. If you missed this terrific miniseries Monday and Tuesday, catch it in one chunk. When a satellite crashes in Utah, a deadly virus spreads. Benjamin Bratt leads scientists, scrambling to stop it.
Other choices include:
“The Rookie” (2002), 8-11 p.m., ABC. In real life, Jim Morris pitched 21 major-league games for Tampa Bay. A left-handed reliever, he struck out 13 men in 15 innings and had no decisions. More dramatic is how he got there: A high school coach, he was urged by his players to keep trying; he became a rookie at 35. Dennis Quaid stars in this feel-good movie.
Hockey, 5 p.m. , NBC. Here’s the fourth game of the best-of-seven championship series with the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins.
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” 8 p.m., CBS. There’s a county theme to this rerun, set at a rodeo. Shooter Jennings (Waylon’s son) performs. So does Jewel, the pop star who has turned country; her boyfriend, rodeo star Ty Murray, appears as himself.
“Elite XC Saturday Night Fights,” 9 p.m., CBS. The spot once known as “the Tiffany Network” now has mixed-martial arts fights on Saturdays.
“Saturday Night Live,” 11:30 p.m., NBC. This rerun is hosted by Shia LaBeouf, with music by My Morning Jacket.
Sunday’s must-see
“In Plain Sight” debut, 10 p.m., USA Network. Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack) is your typical cable heroine. She’s strong and capable; her personal life is a mess. Her mom (Lesley Ann Warren) and sister (Nichole Hiltz) are self-obsessed and needy. Her sole pleasure (sex with Cristian de la Fuente, the “Dancing With the Stars” finalist) is perspiration-soaked in this New Mexico setting. At work as a federal marshal, however, she’s a master. This opening hour has sharp twists, good characters and interesting settings. Still we’re not sure witness-protection themes will sustain interest each week.
Sunday’s must-see II
“Million Dollar Password,” 8 p.m., CBS. “Password” remains one of TV’s best-conceived games. Now it adds bigger money, a flashier set and Regis Philbin. In this opener, Rachael Ray and Neil Patrick Harris are quick, fun players.
Other choices include:
“The Top 100 Most Outrageous Moments,” 7-9 p.m., NBC. Here are lots of bloopers and such that may have popped up in other specials.
“The Ten Commandments” (2006), 7-11 p.m., Ion. There was no reason to remake the classic, with Dougray Scott in the Charlton Heston role. Still, the result is adequate.
“Cold Case,” 9 p.m., CBS. The team looks back at the 1963 death of a girl who dressed as a boy. Was it murder or suicide?
“The Tudors,” 9 p.m., Showtime. The king has made his move to execute Anne Boleyn and wed Jane Seymour.
“Bridezillas” season-opener, 10 p.m., WE. One bride bans her groom’s father; another battles her bridesmaids over tattoos and cleavage.
“The Unit,” 10 p.m., CBS. In a late move, this rerun is being substituted for “Shark.” At a private school near Washington, D.C., the children of government officials and foreign nationals are held hostage.