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Buffy fave Julie Benz is taking a recurring role on the upcoming season of Hawaii Five-0, playing a San Francisco detective visiting Hawaii in hopes of creating a Five-0-style task force in the Bay Area. I would say that sounds like the set up for a spin-off but, at this point, would CBS spin-off a show left to the Friday night desert?

Sure it may have faced a ridiculous controversy but that's not getting in the way of Hulu ordering a second season of Difficult People.

In today's "Make it stop. Please" news, EW says that growing ratings for American Horror Story might mean it airs two seasons next year, a spring season and one in the fall. That just might be stretching the creative team a little too much.

Last night, IFC was scheduled to air the "Dronez" episode of Documentary Now! but it was pulled at the last minute in response ot the recent shooting of two journalists on the air. However, IFC released the episode a few weeks ago as part of an early preview of the series, so plenty of people probably know how its similar to the Virginia shooting.

TBS has ordered 44 more episodes of American Dad, enough to keep the show airing until 2018.

Betty White's next acting role will be a change of pace from Hot in Cleveland — she's going to work with the Jeffersonian team on an episode of Bones. TVLine says she'll be appearing in an October episode as an accomplished forensic anthropologist who joins the team to solve a case.

To people who are used to USA being home to "blue skies" programs like Psych or Monk, a complicated and cynical show like Mr. Robot is a surprise. However, the network has been headed in that direction for a while. After lighter shows like Common Law and Fairly Legal failed, the network started changing its focus, looking for darker, more serialized shows. The first shows to come out of this new direction were Suits and Graceland, but Mr. Robot was the first one to break through.

Friday's Listings

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Narcos (Netflix) streaming

Netflix's newest drama follows the rise of Pablo Escobar's drug cartel in the 80s and how law enforcement agencies teamed up to bring him down. The trailer has narration that feels like Miami Vice remade in the style of Goodfellas. If you were missing the sight of Pedro Pascal on your TV, he's one of the DEA agents looking to bring Escobar down.

RuPaul's Drag Race Marathon (Logo) starting at 5:45 PM ET

This week the RuVealed version of season four reaches the key "Snatch Game" challenge but first you can warm up with the "Snatch Game" challenges from seasons six and seven.

Secret Guide to Fabulous (Logo) 9:00 PM ET

The guys help put together a great baby shower, including a photo wall and — wait, there's some new way of baking cakes?

Dark Matter (Syfy) 9:00 PM ET

For the two-hour season finale, Dark Matter adds Wil Wheaton for an episode.

Food to Get You Laid (Logo) 9:30 PM ET

RuPaul's Drag Race pit crew guy Jason Carter turns to Chef Ronnie for help in making a romantic meal for his boyfriend, who is also named Jason.

Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) 10:00 PM ET

As his quest for media attention (and a seat at the grown-up debate) continues, Rick Santorum sits down with Bill Maher for an interview.

Saturday's Listings

Fatal Flip (Lifetime) 8:00 PM ET

Former 90210 hottie Michael Steger is half of the happy couple about to have their lives wrecked by a crazy contractor (Awkward.'s Mike Faiola) as Lifetime exposes the dark side — okay the other dark side of house flipping. The narrator totally makes the trailer:

Mythbusters Vs. Jaws (Discovery) 9:00 PM ET

Were you wondering if the ending of Jaws could happen in reality? Adam and Jamie test that along with the idea of shark repellents. Just two myths being tested? I think we need a bigger show.

Hannibal (NBC) 10:00 PM ET

Despite attempts to find a way for more Hannibal, we're at the series' finale, as Will puts together a dangerous plan to take down Francis Dolarhyde. For an extra hint of what could be, the goodbye episode is titled "The Wrath of the Lamb".

Sunday's Listings

Vicious (PBS) Check local listings

It's time for a wacky scheme as Violet's wealthy sister Lillian comes to visit and the gang concocts a scheme to make it look like her financial circumstances are better than they really are.

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

Cait learns about how challenging dating can be for a trans woman when Candis discusses her own relationship history. In case you missed it, be sure to check out our preview of the episode.

Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) 9:00 PM ET

So. Not only does Madison have to deal with an impending zombie apocalypse, she's got a son with an addiction to face. Meanwhile, Chris has his own family drama as he has to find his own son before the world falls apart.

Big Brother (CBS) 9:00 PM ET

So, once again, Big Brother ended its live show with a challenge that won't be

resolved by the time the episode is over. Are ratings still down that much?

The 2015 Video Music Awards (MTV) 9:00 PM ET

In past years, we'd tune in to a music award show wondering what kind of craziness Miley Cyrus would bring but this year she is hosting the ceremony. How crazy will things get when she's the master of her own ceremony? This should be interesting.

Stolen from the Suburbs (LIfetime) 9:00 PM ET

The faboo Cyntha Watros is a mother pushed into danger when her daughter is kidnapped and only she can save her.

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