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Lost, 'Dr. Linus' – We jump back to the sideways world and catch up with Ben, who's working in Los Angeles as a simple schoolteacher (or is he an evil schoolteacher?) alongside our old buddy Arzt. On the island, Ben is forced to face the consequences of his lies while Team Jacob learn about The Lockness Monster's attack on the temple. Tonight's ep is supposedly the start of the season's second act. While I'm not exactly sure what that means, I'm excited about discovering what kind of person Ben turns out to be when he's not surrounded by Dharma bums, ageless others, smoke monsters, and killer polar bears. (9 p.m. ET on ABC)

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There's no shortage of blog posts about Lost fan art on the Interweb, especially since funnyman Paul Scheer got the ball rolling in a big way last year. But superfan Jared Stumpenhorst's latest labor of Lost love deserves a mention.

To celebrate the show's final season, the graphic designer is creating a new piece of art inspired by Lost every day this year. Stumpenhorst calls the effort 'Lost 365', and so far he's created 31 awesome tributes to Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse's addictive island saga.

You can check out Stumpenhorst's clever and imaginative art on his blog. My favorites include the bright piece inspired by Sawyer, a Dharma bunnies poster, and his interpretation of Fake Locke, or Flocke (or whatever the Internet is calling him these days). You can also follow the artist on Twitter, and remember to tell him SciFi Squad sent ya.

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Chuck, 'Chuck Versus the Beard' – Things start to fall apart for Chuck when his flashing abilities go kaput and the team ditches him to work on a dangerous mission. Sounds like our boy could use a little lovin' from Kristin Kreuk's Hannah -- too bad he dumped her last week! Diedrich Bader and Reno 911's Cedric Yarbrough guest star on tonight's ep, directed by star Zachary Levi and featuring the return of Jeffster! (8 p.m. ET on NBC)

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Here's a look at tonight's sci-fi TV:

Caprica, 'Know Thy Enemy' – He tortured the slayer on Buffy, sent Captain Jack a-spinnin' on Torchwood and threw down with Goku in Dragonball Evolution. Tonight James Marsters brings his special brand of bag guy fun to the Battlestar Galactica universe as terrorist leader Barnabus Greeley on Caprica. Elsewhere, Daniel Graystone is haunted by his decision to steal technology from a rival company, and Clarice hunts down Zoe's avatar. (9 p.m. ET on Syfy)

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It wasn't love at first sight for me and Syfy's Warehouse 13. The first few episodes showed some promise, but the series' fun and kooky concept was weighed down by a batch of stale case-of-the-week procedural plots. Thankfully, things got better as the first season progressed. The show got funnier and weirder, and it took on a more serial tone, leading to a thrilling season ender that left me jonesing for more.

And more is on the way. Syfy says production on the 13-episode second season officially kicks off this month, for a premiere on July -- you guessed it -- 13! The ol' relic hunitin' gang -- Saul Rubinek, Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Allison Scagliotti, and CCH Punder -- is gettng back together to take down big bad MacPherson (Roger Reese) and to bag some more supernatural souvenirs. And just like last year, the show will welcome some geek-friendly guest stars in season two.

The first will be Jewel Staite, aka Firefly/Serenity's Kaylee. Staite tweeted the news about her upcoming guest appearance earlier this week:

"Got offered a lovely role on Warehouse 13. Wish I could tell you more. All I can say is, you Browncoats are gonna freak," she posted.

So what's so "freaky" about Staite's Warehouse role? Will she be playing a spaceship mechanic? Will she appear as twins, with one twin acting like Kaylee and the other walking and talking like Dr. Keller from Stargate Atlantis? Whatever the case, I can't wait to see her, and the show, return to TV.

Looking for something good and geeky to watch? Check out this week's new sci-fi home video releases:

2012 (DVD and Blu-ray)
Watch Roland Emmerich destroy the world with some spectacular CG magic in this fun and bloated schlockbuster starring John Cusack, Amanda Peet and a whacked-out Woody Harrelson.

Where The Wild Things Are (DVD and Blu-ray)
Director Spike Jonze and novelist Dave Eggers cook up a raw, spirited and innovative flick about a rowdy kid and his imaginary monsters, based on Maurice Sendack's beloved kid's book.

Alice (DVD and Blu-ray)
Syfy's hit-and-miss quasi-sequel to Lewis Carrol's classic tale is worth a rental, if only for Primeval's Andre Lee Potts' charming performance as the clever Hatter. Banking on this week's theatrical release of Tim Burton's Alice, the 1966 Alice in Wonderland starring Peter Sellers as the King of Hearts also hits stores today, along with the 1933 version with Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and W.C. Fields.

Cold Souls (DVD)
Paul Giamatti is great (no surprise there) and David Strathairn is hilarious in this dark, twisted and meandering indie that sees Giamatti (playing himself) putting his heavy soul in deep-freeze storage.

Clash of the Titans (Blu-ray)
The campy '80s stop-motion classic gets the high-def treatment, just before the slick new CG version hits theaters.

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Chuck, 'Chuck Versus The Fake Name' – Chuck heads back to the tube with a batch of new eps after a three-week break. On tonight's installment, our favorite Nerd Herder turned superspy must balance impersonating the world's deadliest assassin with hosting a dinner party for Hannah, Ellie and Awesome. Elsewhere, Sarah tries to put the brakes on her romantic relationship with Shaw. (8 p.m. ET on NBC)

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Caprica, 'There Is Another Sky' – Caprica is quickly becoming one of the best and most provocative dramas on TV. It's too bad no one is watching. But those in the know won't want to miss tonight's ep that finds Daniel Graystone trying to save his company, sealing his planet's doom in the process with a big Cylon push. Elsewhere, Joseph Adama tries to reconnect with little Billy while Tamra's avatar explores the chaotic virtual world. (9 p.m. ET on Syfy)

Smallville, 'Conspiracy' – Oh, those nutty Kandorians! On tonight's ep, Zod and his crew of clones experiment on a human doctor, who later goes crazy, escapes, and kidnaps Lois (of course!) in an effort to prove that aliens are invading Earth. Yeah, Smallville's gotten pretty crazy this season. You should be watching. (8 p.m. ET on The CW)

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Lost, 'The Lighthouse' – It looks like we'll finally learn why Island Claire has gone all rogue (and where she got that bird's nest of a wig) on tonight's ep. Elsewhere, Hurley tries to convince Jack to follow him on a mission. Does it have anything to do with Jack's father Christian? We'll find out tonight. (9 p.m. ET on ABC)

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Looking for something good and geeky to watch? Check out this week's sci-fi DVD releases:

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (DVD and Blu-ray)
You can always count on DC's animated DVD flicks to deliver solid superhero action, but early word says Crisis packs brains and brawn. A superstar cast (James Woods, Mark Harmon, Gary Cole, Firefly's Gina Torres) voices the classic comic characters as they battle with their evil doppelgangers in a parallel dimension.

The Box (DVD and Blu-ray)
Director Richard Kelly's latest mindfrak isn't quite as ambitious or as messy as Southland Tales, nor is it as compelling or as charming as Donnie Darko. Instead, The Box offers a tense genre tale that spirals out of control as Kelly packs on his trademark mix of dark wit, absurd moments and outlandish surprises.

Flash Forward: Season One Pt.1 (DVD)
It looks like this ambitious ABC drama didn't turn out to be the next Lost after all. Still, the first half of Flash Forward's season one offers a compelling mystery, some genuinely thrilling moments, and even some dark humor in almost every episode. Catch up in time for its return to TV on March 18.

The Crazies (Blu-ray)
Catch George Romero's original '70s pandemic creepshow before the remake hits the big screen. The director does commentary on the Blu-ray.