'My Babysitter's a Vampire'

This series follows a group of high-schoolers dealing with all the trials and tribulations of typical teenagers. Plus, there are some supernatural characters and goings-on (see title). And since it's on the Disney channel, you know it won't venture too far into Gothic or gruesome territory. 8 p.m. Friday on Disney (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

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Also on Friday

"U.S. Olympic Trials," 9 p.m. (NBC): "Gymnastics" — Women's competition. From San Jose, Calif.

"Hollywood Heights," 9 p.m. (Nickelodeon): Loren and Melissa aren't able to give Eddie the song. Eddie changes his opinion of Chloe.

"The Ricky Gervais Show," 9 p.m. (HBO): Karl wonders if his book will someday be considered a masterpiece; Karl reveals his thoughts on the meaning of wartime.

"Flying Wild Alaska," 10 p.m. (Discovery): The Iditarod dogsled race begins; Doug Steward lands on a runway that is melting; a search for lost snow-machiners.

"Comedy Bang! Bang!," 10 p.m. (IFC): Michael Cera discusses not getting his dream role and the Cake Boss tells Scott the future.

"House Hunters International," 10:30 p.m. (HGTV): A couple decides to return to Sydney, Australia, to be closer to family.

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