Watchlist: August 29, 2006

Duets – 8 Perform
Debut: Wayne Brady hosts this competition in which Cheech Marin, Lucy Lawless and other nonmusical celebs are paired with established singers, including Michael Bolton and Smokey Robinson. First up: The eight contestants are introduced, then perform.

Rescue Me – Beached
As Season 3 comes to a close, Tommy makes a promise to Janet to help her with the baby, but fails to share with her his and Sheila’s plans for the future. Elsewhere, Franco checks in on his daughter, Keela.

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Spike Lee examines the monumental struggles faced by New Orleans residents in the aftermath of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.