IT'S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL But TV loves it this weekend. Roosevelt rap sensation Public Enemy is honored at the 28th "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" (Saturday night 9-11:50, <a href="/topics//HBO">HBO</a>), along with <a href="/topics//Randy_Newman">Randy Newman</a>, Rush, Heart, <a href="/topics//Albert_King">Albert King</a> and <a href="/topics//Donna_Summer">Donna Summer</a>. Then it's this year's "<a href="/topics//Billboard_Music_Awards">Billboard Music Awards</a>" (Sunday 8-11 p.m., <a href="/topics//ABC">ABC</a>/7), hosted by <a href="/topics//Tracy_Morgan">Tracy Morgan</a>, honoring Prince and featuring <a href="/topics//Taylor_Swift">Taylor Swift</a>, <a href="/topics//Justin_Bieber">Justin Bieber</a>, <a href="/topics//Miguel_(footballer)">Miguel</a>, <a href="/topics//Bruno_Mars">Bruno Mars</a> and many more. Up against it: "<a href="/topics//Tim_McGraw">Tim McGraw</a>'s Superstar Summer Night" (Sunday 9-11 p.m., CBS/2), with veterans like John Fogerty and newcomers like Florida <a href="/topics//Georgia">Georgia</a> Line, plus Jason Aldean, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and, of course, Faith Hill. 
 SEASON FINALES: DRAMA Cable kicks things off with the season 7 end of "Doctor Who" (Saturday night at 8, <a href="/topics//BBC_America">BBC America</a>) and the first-season finale of the already renewed "Bates Motel" (Monday 10 p.m., A&amp;E). Over on the networks: "Hawaii Five-O" (Monday 10 p.m., CBS/2), "Grimm" (Tuesday 10 p.m., NBC/4), "Criminal Minds" (Wednesday 9-11 p.m., CBS/2), "Law &amp; Order: SVU" (Wednesday 9 p.m., NBC/4), "Chicago Fire" (Wednesday 10 p.m., NBC/4), "Nashville" (Wednesday 10 p.m., <a href="/topics//ABC">ABC</a>/7) and "Cult" (Friday 9 p.m., CW/11). 
 SEASON FINALES: COMEDY Animation dominates Sunday night with extended season-enders of "The Cleveland Show" (7-8 p.m.), "The Simpsons" (8-9 p.m.) and "Family Guy" (9-10 p.m., all on Fox/5). Also wrapping the laughs: "Rules of Engagement" (Monday 8:30 p.m., CBS/2), "Mike &amp; Molly" (Monday 9:30 p.m., CBS/2), "The Middle" (Wednesday 8 p.m., <a href="/topics//ABC">ABC</a>/7) and "Modern Family" (Wednesday 9 p.m., <a href="/topics//ABC">ABC</a>/7). 
 AND THE WINNER IS Competitions conclude for "America's Funniest Home Videos" (Sunday 7 p.m., ABC/7), "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" (Sunday 9-11 p.m., NBC/4) and "Dancing With the Stars" (Monday 8-10 p.m., Tuesday 9-11 p.m., ABC/7). 
 WEEK OF THE WEEK It's Monster Week on Animal Planet, spotlighting 24 fresh hours of hideous fish, snakes and, yes, even mermaids (but that's next weekend). Kicking things off -- three new hours of "River Monsters" (Monday 8-11 p.m.). Details at <a href="http://animalplanet.com/monsterweek" target="_blank">animalplanet.com/monsterweek</a>. 
 WHO NEEDS MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL? We've got "Battle of the Network Stars" (Monday at 8 p.m., ESPN Classic)! It's never too late to watch "sporting competition" featuring '70s-'80s stars like William Shatner, Heather Locklear, Scott Baio, Joan Collins, Joe Piscopo, Melissa Gilbert, Mr. T and Michael J. Fox. Why are all the good ideas over already? Watch online at <a href="http://you%20tube.com/watch?v=SAWL%20cvJPcu4" target="_blank">youtube.com</a>. 
 ALIVE AND LOVING IT That's the wild writer-director-actor who's profiled in the new "American Masters" salute "<a href="/topics//Mel_Brooks">Mel Brooks</a>: Make a Noise" (Monday 9-10:30 p.m., WNET/13). Need more boisterous <a href="/topics//Mel_Brooks">Brooks</a> comedy? Try some of his film lampoons "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" (Sunday at 5:30 p.m., <a href="/topics//BBC_America">BBC America</a>), "Spaceballs" (Thursday at 10:40 a.m. and 8:20 p.m., Encore Action) and "Blazing Saddles" (Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Friday at noon, AMC). Profile preview at <a href="http://pbs.org/americanmasters" target="_blank">pbs.org/americanmasters</a>. 
 GOTTA GET 'ARRESTED' Only one more week till Mitch Hurwitz's wacko familycom returns from its seven-year hiatus! Before season 4 starts May 26 on Netflix, check out the original Fox run of "Arrested Development" (Friday 8 p.m.-1 a.m., next Saturday 6 a.m.-May 26 at 6 a.m. and May 26 noon-2:30 p.m., IFC). Netflix revival trailer at <a href="http://net%20flix.com/arresteddevelopment" target="_blank">net flix.com/arresteddevelopment</a>.

IT'S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL But TV loves it this weekend. Roosevelt rap sensation Public Enemy is honored at the 28th "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" (Saturday night 9-11:50, HBO), along with Randy Newman, Rush, Heart, Albert King and Donna Summer. Then it's this year's "Billboard Music Awards" (Sunday 8-11 p.m., ABC/7), hosted by Tracy Morgan, honoring Prince and featuring Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Miguel, Bruno Mars and many more. Up against it: "Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night" (Sunday 9-11 p.m., CBS/2), with veterans like John Fogerty and newcomers like Florida Georgia Line, plus Jason Aldean, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and, of course, Faith Hill. SEASON FINALES: DRAMA Cable kicks things off with the season 7 end of "Doctor Who" (Saturday night at 8, BBC America) and the first-season finale of the already renewed "Bates Motel" (Monday 10 p.m., A&E). Over on the networks: "Hawaii Five-O" (Monday 10 p.m., CBS/2), "Grimm" (Tuesday 10 p.m., NBC/4), "Criminal Minds" (Wednesday 9-11 p.m., CBS/2), "Law & Order: SVU" (Wednesday 9 p.m., NBC/4), "Chicago Fire" (Wednesday 10 p.m., NBC/4), "Nashville" (Wednesday 10 p.m., ABC/7) and "Cult" (Friday 9 p.m., CW/11). SEASON FINALES: COMEDY Animation dominates Sunday night with extended season-enders of "The Cleveland Show" (7-8 p.m.), "The Simpsons" (8-9 p.m.) and "Family Guy" (9-10 p.m., all on Fox/5). Also wrapping the laughs: "Rules of Engagement" (Monday 8:30 p.m., CBS/2), "Mike & Molly" (Monday 9:30 p.m., CBS/2), "The Middle" (Wednesday 8 p.m., ABC/7) and "Modern Family" (Wednesday 9 p.m., ABC/7). AND THE WINNER IS Competitions conclude for "America's Funniest Home Videos" (Sunday 7 p.m., ABC/7), "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" (Sunday 9-11 p.m., NBC/4) and "Dancing With the Stars" (Monday 8-10 p.m., Tuesday 9-11 p.m., ABC/7). WEEK OF THE WEEK It's Monster Week on Animal Planet, spotlighting 24 fresh hours of hideous fish, snakes and, yes, even mermaids (but that's next weekend). Kicking things off -- three new hours of "River Monsters" (Monday 8-11 p.m.). Details at animalplanet.com/monsterweek. WHO NEEDS MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL? We've got "Battle of the Network Stars" (Monday at 8 p.m., ESPN Classic)! It's never too late to watch "sporting competition" featuring '70s-'80s stars like William Shatner, Heather Locklear, Scott Baio, Joan Collins, Joe Piscopo, Melissa Gilbert, Mr. T and Michael J. Fox. Why are all the good ideas over already? Watch online at youtube.com. ALIVE AND LOVING IT That's the wild writer-director-actor who's profiled in the new "American Masters" salute "Mel Brooks: Make a Noise" (Monday 9-10:30 p.m., WNET/13). Need more boisterous Brooks comedy? Try some of his film lampoons "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" (Sunday at 5:30 p.m., BBC America), "Spaceballs" (Thursday at 10:40 a.m. and 8:20 p.m., Encore Action) and "Blazing Saddles" (Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Friday at noon, AMC). Profile preview at pbs.org/americanmasters. GOTTA GET 'ARRESTED' Only one more week till Mitch Hurwitz's wacko familycom returns from its seven-year hiatus! Before season 4 starts May 26 on Netflix, check out the original Fox run of "Arrested Development" (Friday 8 p.m.-1 a.m., next Saturday 6 a.m.-May 26 at 6 a.m. and May 26 noon-2:30 p.m., IFC). Netflix revival trailer at net flix.com/arresteddevelopment.

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