What to Watch for week of Apr 24-Apr 30, 2006

Image credit: Billie Jean: Portrait of a Pioneer: Michael Cole

WEDNESDAY

10-11PM
Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer (HBO, TV-PG) Imagine doubting Serena Williams' ground strokes or the earning power of Maria Sharapova? You can't, thanks to Billie Jean King (left), who challenged notions of second-class athleticism during the 1960s and '70s. This doc hits all the milestones — from the rise of feminism and the circus-like Battle of the Sexes to, perhaps most poignantly, the end of her marriage. This inspiring story is told by King and those who know her best, and gives deep insight into the foundation of women's pro tennis — and arguably all of modern women's sports. B+ —Raymond Fiore

100TH EPISODE!
8-9PM
Alias (ABC, TV-14-V) Bradley Cooper is back as Sydney's best friend, Will! Like the song says, we will follow him, wherever he may go — except to Kitchen Confidential, which we never really got into for reasons we still can't quite explain.

SERIES DEBUT
8-8:30PM
Video Justice (Court TV, TV-14) Video evidence is the new DNA, pass it on.

9-10:01
Lost (ABC) Well, it’s better than a repeat, right? Tonight’s episode is a clip show that focuses on the island’s faith vs. science debate. It should also help fill you in on the major plot points from that new episode you missed when you assumed a repeat was going to be on.

10-11PM
CSI: NY (CBS, TV-14-SV) Kid Rock, murder suspect. Pam, oddly aroused by that.