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A DAILY GUIDE TO NOTABLE SHOWS by Jessica Shaw

9-11PM
HBO, TV-PG
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By the People: The Election of Barack Obama

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This doc is less about celebrating Obama than spotlighting the hardworking people behind his campaign. A fascinating look at our election process that's also admirably nonpartisan, though liberals be warned: Some footage may lead to weeping with joy. —Whitney Pastorek

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8-9PM
The CW

90210

Samantha Ronson guest-stars as herself and gives romantic advice to Navid. Yes, because who wouldn't want to hear the wisdom of someone whose relationship kept the tabloids in business all year?

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9-10PM
Bravo, TV-14

Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel

Kathy's balls get even bigger as she takes on Britney and Miley in this stand-up special. That didn't come out like a compliment, did it?

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9-10PM
CBS-TV-PG-DLV

NCIS: Los Angeles

Was a Marine who fell off a roof leading a double life? Yes, but he was carrying the parachute in his other life.

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