This Week: TV (Aug. 20-27)

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Stephen Moyer as Bill in the season finale of True Blood.

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This Week's TV Listings

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TELEVISION—New episodes this week from:

● Alphas,
● Doctor Who (special),
● Futurama,
● Grimm,
● Lost Girl,
● My Babysitter's a Vampire,
● True Blood (season finale),
● Warehouse 13.

Guest stars this week include James Frain and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio continue in part 2 of the Grimm season 2 premiere.

Synopses below the jump. For details see the listings (regular or alphabetical). For sci-fi/fantasy movies on TV this week go to movie listings.

• Alphas "Gaslight" 205 (Syfy, Mon Aug 20 8 pm). The team responds when Rachel gets kidnapped while visiting the hospital.
• Doctor Who "The Destinations of Doctor Who" 696 (BBCA, Sat Aug 25 9 pm). With an extended hand and a gentle smile, The Doctor can whisk you away to anywhere and anywhen. For those of us still stuck on Earth, The Destinations of Doctor Who will give us a closer look at some of our favorite Whovian places from the majestic Starship UK to treacherous Demons Run—all with no passport required!
• Futurama "Viva Mars Vegas" 711 (COMEDY, Wed Aug 22 10 pm). The crew attempts a casino heist to recover stolen goods from the robot underground.
• Grimm "The Kiss" 202 (NBC, Mon Aug 20 10 pm). Nick and his mother team up to fight the Mauvais Dentes. Meanwhile, details about Juliette's affliction come to light as Monroe and Rosalee race against the clock to save her; Nick gets into trouble with the FBI; and Capt. Renard deals with his brother. Guest Cast: James Frain (Eric Renard); Mike Dopud (Mauvais Dentes); Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Kelly Burkhardt).
• Lost Girl "Truth and Consequences" 219 (Syfy, Fri Aug 24 10 pm). Bo faces a very powerful Fae; warfare brings casualties and challenges Bo's and Kenzi's resolve.
• My Babysitter's a Vampire "Village of the Darned" 206 (Disney, Fri Aug 24 7:30 pm). An otherworldly creature tries to rid the town of all adults and lure the kids to an eternal playground.
• True Blood "Save Yourself" 512 (HBO, Sun Aug 26 9 pm). In the fifth-season finale, Eric makes one last attempt to thwart the Authority and save Bill from losing his humanity. Meanwhile, Alcide prepares for another battle with JD; Sam and Luna try to escape the Authority; and Andy deals with the fallout of a pact. Guest Cast: Joe Manganiello (Alcide Herveaux); Lucy Griffiths (Nora); Valentina Cervi (Salome); Louis Herthum (JD).
• Warehouse 13 "No Pain, No Gain" 405 (Syfy, Mon Aug 20 9 pm). A hockey player's amazing recuperative ability prompts an investigation. Meanwhile, thefts from inside the warehouse are probed.