"Megastunts — Highwire Over Niagara Falls — Live!"

Not really "live" for viewers here in the Northwest (it's live on the East Coast) but this title-says-it-all special features Nik Wallenda (a seventh-generation member of the Great Wallendas family circus) traversing Horseshoe Falls on a tightrope wire. It's a feat that's been banned since 1890. The special is anchored by Josh Elliott and Hanna Storm. "Countdown to Niagara" preview at 8 p.m., "Megastunts" begins at 9 p.m. Friday on ABC (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

dknoop@seattletimes.com or on Twitter @dougknoop

Also on Friday

"MLB Baseball," 7 p.m. (ROOT): San Francisco Giants at Seattle Mariners (Live).

"Tyler Perry's House of Payne," 9 p.m. (TBS): Janine and Miranda fight while trying to co-chair a Help Center event; Malik wants to keep wearing his wedding ring.

"Fairly Legal," 9 p.m. (USA): Kate uncovers a scandal which may involve Davidson; Lauren does a favor; Kate must choose between Justin and Ben.

"Flying Wild Alaska," 10 p.m. (Discovery): The village of Wainright loses its water supply; solar flares put Ponts and Ben in harm's way; a criminal is on the lose in Unalakleet.

"Mystery Diners," 10 p.m. (Food): An inappropriate manager at the Amaro Italian Bistro.

"Comedy Bang! Bang!," 10 p.m. (IFC): Comic Amy Poehler discusses her hair and her feud with Mad Magazine.

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