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Unsurprisingly, a few people felt the need to mark Jon Stewart's final Daily Show with a big plate of sour grapes, like Don Lemon, who seems to think there's a context where he makes sense.

Meanwhile, The Guardian reminds us that Jon Stewart also hosted a short-lived BBC talk show, Where's Elvis This Week. The series ran for five episodes in 1996, not long after The Jon Stewart Show's syndicated run ended.

Was there anything else important on TV last night? Aside from Rachel Maddow's incredible tribute to Jon Stewart? Oh, yeah, who caught last night's marvelous Review?

USA is adapting the 2007 movie Shooter with Ryan Phillippe in the lead role. Phillippe will play a former Marine sniper who is lured back into a mission to prevent an assassination attempt on the President, only to end up framed for the attempt.

Lee Daniels is working on his next project for Fox, another music industry drama. However, this one will focus on a girl group from Atlanta. While Daniels doesn't mean it to be an Empire spin-off, the two shows are set in the same world and could easily cross over.

However, there could easily be an Empire spin-off, like a prequel about Cookie's upbringing in North Philadelphia.

James Franco will star in the HBO pilot The Deuce, playing twins battling for control of New York's porn industry in the 70s. The drama comes from The Wire creator David Simon.

Netflix is developing a new series for Mr. Peabody and his boy Sherman. However, this series will have the time-traveling duo hosting a late night talk show where their guests will include the likes of Mozart, Napoleon and Edgar Allan Poe.

Is it much of a surprise that Jason Sudeikis will return to Last Man on Earth? With the way that first season ended it would be disappointing if Sudeikis didn't return. Remember when we'd hear about guest casting for Last Man on Earth and it invoked a sense of mystery, not annoyance at the ever growing number of companions to the "last" man on earth?

Madchen Amick has been memorably-great in several short-lived deliciously-campy series, some well-remembered (Twin Peaks), most quickly forgotten (Central Park West, Fantasy Island, The Witches of East End). With that in mind, it's a little surprising she is only now appearing on American Horror Story. Amick will appear in scenes with Chloe Sevigny's character. Here's how she announced the role:

A side effect of binge watching is that pretty much every memorable TV show will come back, even shows that mesmerized viewers for one season and then spent the next few seasons alienating those fans.

Tom Everett Scott is joining the third season of Reign as a trusted advisor to Queen Elizabeth. Oh, and this season of Reign will include Queen Elizabeth's court.

Friday's Listings

The View (ABC) Check local listings

The great Lea DeLaria is on today's show. I know Orange Is the New Black is huge but there's still a part of me hoping she'll announce that Madame Delphina will be making a visit to Port Charles, preferably as Delia Ryan's personal psychic.

Killjoys (Syfy) 9:00 PM ET

When John has to take shelter from a toxic storm, he finds himself sharing it with a criminal gang. When he gets out of this (let's hope John gets to use lots of tech in battle again), he'll have stories to trade since Dutch and D'avin find themselves caught in the worst of the storm. Then again, "trapped in a dangerous storm together" for a couple that has been heavy on the sexual tension usually means... something that D'avin and Dutch probably won't share with John.

Jon Stewart Has Left the Building (MSNBC) 9:00 PM ET

Last night, Rachel Maddow delivered the best tribute to Jon Stewart anyone could give. (She also wore a spectacular blazer.) Tonight, The Rachel Maddow Show is replaced by a special looking back at Stewart's 16-year-run including Daily Show highlights and commentary from Rachel Maddow, Al Sharpton, Daily Show co-creator Madeline Smithberg and more.

The Comment Section (E!) 10:30 PM ET

The latest attempt to turn a recap of the past week into comedy has Michael Kosta diving into the comments sections of news articles for material to mock. That person who has all those relatives making a gazillion dollars working from home is getting such a takedown.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) 11:35 PM ET

Taylor Kitsch is on to discuss this weekend's True Detective finale.

Saturday's Listings

Valerie's Home Cooking (Food Network) Noon ET

Valerie Bertinelli has her own cooking show, and she's kicking it off with a Hot in Cleveland reunion! (Already? This cast could compete with the cast of Community for tightest TV bond.) The menu includes Ms Bertinelli's "Quiche Valerie," an Italian tuna salad from Betty White and panna cotta.

Aquarius (NBC) 9:00 PM ET

Last week, Hodiak crossed path with the Black Panthers again. This week, he's reminded of the changing times as he seeks a serial killer who has been targeting gay men.

Hannibal (NBC) 10:00 PM ET

The search for the Tooth Fairy reaches unconventional team-up time, as Francis Dolarhyde turns to Hannibal for advice and Will contacts Bedelia.

America's Next Weatherman (TBS) 11:00 PM ET

So... Funny Or Die is producing a weather competition where 12 people battle for a job reporting the weather on HLN's morning show. It's supposed to be lighthearted but in a way that won't undermine our trust in their ability to forecast weather trends.

Atlantis (BBC America) 11:00 PM ET

It's the final chapter for Jason, Hercules and Pythgoras as a new power structure leaves Jason debating who he can trust. Oh, Jason, it's the end, make whatever foolish alliance you like, it won't go badly.

Sunday's Listings

Big Brother (CBS) 8:00 PM ET

Seriously, Big Brother, two weeks in a row where we have to wait to find out who the new Head of Household will be? Is there some reason to think this season needs help with suspense? Oh, yeah, the repetitive gameplay that was only broken up last week. Maybe the new HoH will continue that?

I Am Cait (E!) 8:00 PM ET

Caitlyn and her pals finish their road trip.

Who Do You Think You Are? (TLC) 9:00 PM ET

The amazing Alfre Woodard looks into her family's history, which turns out to be a challenge. Her grandfather died when her father was only three, a tragedy that erased a lot of her family's history.

The Strain (FX) 10:00 PM ET

Eph changes his appearance to be able to sneak out of the city and Corey Stoll's wig finally gets to live out the plot that justified its existence.

Rick & Morty (Adult Swim) 11:30 PM ET

When you're a mad scientist who frequently has to deal with threats of imprisonment from your parallel universe counterparts, you're bound to have interesting exes. From the look of things, we're about to meet Rick's ex, who has since moved on by cloning herself enough times to populate a planet.

What will you be watching this weekend? Please share in the comments!