What to Watch Weekend Feb. 21-22

'The 81st Academy Awards'
(Sun., 8PM, ABC)
Hugh Jackman's hosting, a Baz Luhrman musical number will pair Jackman with Beyonce and Zac Efron and producers are talking about having new mom M.I.A. perform her Oscar-nominated 'Slumdog Millionaire' song from a bed.

In other words, this Oscar telecast could have us all longing for the days when Rob Lowe did a little song-and-dance with Snow White.

Amongst all the, ahem, unique telecast plans, a few little golden guys will also be doled out, of course, with favorites including comeback kid Mickey Rourke ('The Wrestler') for Best Actor, Kate Winslet ('The Reader') for Best Actress and the aforementioned gem 'Slumdog' for Best Picture.



'The 81st Academy Awards'
(Sun., 8PM, ABC)
Hugh Jackman's hosting, a Baz Luhrman musical number will pair Jackman with Beyonce and Zac Efron and producers are talking about having new mom M.I.A. perform her Oscar-nominated 'Slumdog Millionaire' song from a bed.

In other words, this Oscar telecast could have us all longing for the days when Rob Lowe did a little song-and-dance with Snow White.

Amongst all the, ahem, unique telecast plans, a few little golden guys will also be doled out, of course, with favorites including comeback kid Mickey Rourke ('The Wrestler') for Best Actor, Kate Winslet ('The Reader') for Best Actress and the aforementioned gem 'Slumdog' for Best Picture.

'Taking Chance'
(Sat.., 8PM, HBO)
Kevin Bacon stars in this powerful, true story of a senior military officer who's touched by the compassionate reactions of strangers as he escorts a the body of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps, a fallen Iraq War Marine, to the soldier's hometown for burial.

'The Barbara Walters Special'
(Sun., 7PM, ABC)
If Mickey Rourke, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman or the Jonas Brothers were trees, what kind of trees would they be?

'Big Love'
(Sun., 9PM, HBO)
A religious trip to New York doesn't turn out the way the Henricksons planned, as they learned that the problems at home follow them wherever they go.

'2009 Independent Spirit Awards'
(Sat., 5PM, IFC)
Funny guy Steve Coogan hosts the less fussy movie awards (they're held inside a tent on the beach in Santa Monica), where Best Picture contenders include 'The Wrestler,' 'Ballast,' 'Rachel Getting Married,' 'Frozen River' and 'Wendy and Lucy.'

'United States of Tara'
(Sun., 10PM, Showtime)
Tara thinks her 'rents are visiting for a birthday celebration, but Max knows the truth: They plan to take the kids away until Tara gets her personalities under control. The already beleaguered Max now has to keep the news from his wife.

'My Big Redneck Wedding'
(Sat., 8:30PM, CMT)
When tonight's marrieds talk about a shotgun wedding, they're merely referring to the gift the groom buys for his bride, a pink-haired redneck diva who ties a spittoon to her bouquet and insists on holding a double wedding ceremony ... with her dogs.

'The L Word'
(Sun., 9PM, Showtime)
It's all about the mama drama, as Jenny hosts a baby shower for Max, while Bette and Tina's plans to adopt a bambino of their own hits a snafu.

Also on this weekend:
- 'Extreme Cuisine With Jeff Corwin' (Sat., 9PM, Food Network)
- 'The Amazing Race 14' (Sun., 8PM, CBS)


What's on Monday: 'The Closer,' 'True Beauty' finales and more

Check out our TV calendar for a look at the month ahead