'Aliens' on AMC is a Wednesday TV pick

"Aliens"

Sigourney Weaver earned an Oscar nomination for her work as Ellen Ripley in this terrific 1986 sci-fi sequel, and it's easy to see why. Not only does she kick major alien butt, but she also has some great human moments. The final standoff with the Alien Queen is classic. Tonight, 8 p.m. on AMC (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

Also on today

"So You Think You Can Dance," 8 p.m. (Fox): The top 18 dancers perform.

"Time Warp," 8 p.m. (Discovery): "Las Vegas: Warped" — Footage of the biggest stars and attractions in Las Vegas.

"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (2002), 8 p.m. (Family): Family tensions arise after a woman falls in love with a man who is not Greek. Based on a play by Nia Vardalos.

"Throwdown with Bobby Flay," 9 p.m. (Food): Bobby challenges a chef whose specialty is fried fish escovitch to a competition.

"Top Chef Masters," 10 p.m. (Bravo): The chefs must create an amuse-bouche using ingredients found in a vending machine; making a meal inspired by the television show "Lost."

"Reno 911!," 10:30 p.m. (Comedy Central): The deputies are sent on a special assignment to crack down on illegal, knock-off toys.

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