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The Middle

ABC 8:00 PM ET

Axl, Sue and Brick (Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Atticus Shaffer) call a meeting with Frankie and Mike (Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn) to protest their constant nagging and arbitrary punishments. They want a chance to do what they're supposed to without being harassed about it. The parents agree, but things don't go as the kids had hoped in the new episode "The Sit Down."

PGA Tour Golf: Accenture Match Play Championship

GOLF 12:00 PM ET

The first of four World Golf Championship events tees off today at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz., with the Accenture Match Play Championship. The top 64 players available from the World Golf Rankings compete in a single-elimination format for a winner's share in excess of $1 million and the Walter Hagen Cup. Luke Donald won this event a year ago in dominant fashion over Martin Kaymer.

Strangers on a Train

TCM 8:00 PM ET

Bruno (Robert Walker), an unstable playboy with Oedipal issues, meets tennis pro Guy (Farley Granger) on a train with a proposition. Bruno wants his father dead so he can have Mom to himself. Guy wants his estranged wife out of the picture so he can remarry. Bruno suggests they each kill the other's nemesis. Guy laughs off the idea, but his wife ends up dead anyway, and now Bruno's after him. Ruth Roman also stars in this 1951 Alfred Hitchcock thriller.

Nature: Ocean Giants

PBS 8:00 PM ET

Airing in its entirety, the new three-part presentation "Ocean Giants" dives into the world of whales and dolphins. The first hour is packed with fascinating facts about the great whales, including the possibility that some may live more than 200 years. The second hour explores the cognitive and emotional lives of whales and dolphins, and the third hour is devoted to how they communicate.

American Idol

FOX 8:00 PM ET

Tonight the top contestants to make it through the Hollywood rounds endure the performance challenge, facing the judges one last time before the top male and female semifinalists are announced.

Whitney

NBC 8:00 PM ET

Whitney (Whitney Cummings) tries out a new bra and is surprised by Alex's (Chris D'Elia) reaction. Mark (Dan O'Brien) tries to take advantage of the situation when the newly uncoupled Roxanne (Rhea Seehorn) calls on him for help. A conversation over a prenup has Lily and Neal (Zoe Lister-Jones, Maulik Pancholy) rethinking their wedding plans in the new episode "Mad Women."

One Tree Hill

CW 8:00 PM ET

Chad Michael Murray returns as Lucas, whose help Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) seeks when Nathan (James Lafferty) tries to escape. Brooke and Xavier (Sophia Bush, Devin McGee) come face to face. Dan (Paul Johansson) gets some information from Julian (Austin Nichols) that helps him in his search for Nathan. Clay (Robert Buckley) connects with another patient in the new episode "Last Known Surroundings."

Suburgatory

ABC 8:30 PM ET

Jill's (Gillian Vigman) marriage starts to have problems when she leans on Dallas (Cheryl Hines) for support. Dallas' own relationship with the much-younger Yoni (Wilmer Valderrama) causes tension in her friendship with George (Jeremy Sisto). Tessa (Jane Levy) uses Kimantha (Abbie Cobb) to make Dalia (Carly Chaykin) jealous after Dalia befriends Lisa (Allie Grant) to get back at her in the new episode "Fire With Fire."

Are You There, Chelsea?

NBC 8:30 PM ET

Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus) confides a tidbit about herself to Chelsea and Olivia (Laura Prepon, Ali Wong) that's too juicy to keep secret: She's named a pillow Mario Lopez. Chelsea ends up blabbing and feels bad about it, so she tries to make it up to Dee Dee by arranging for her to meet the real Mario (guest starring as himself). Jai Rodriguez ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy") also guest stars in the new episode "Dee Dee's Pillow."

Sex for Sale: American Escort

NGC 9:00 PM ET

The world's oldest profession is now a thriving black-market economy, with an underground work force that's just an Internet connection and a phone call away. National Geographic's Mariana van Zeller journeys to the heart of the American escort industry and uncovers the gritty reality behind the supply and demand of high-end sex work.

Modern Family

ABC 9:00 PM ET

Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) ruins a proud moment for Jay (Ed O'Neill) on the golf course. Phil (Ty Burrell) overhears something that may change his perception of one of his children forever. Gloria (Sofia Vergara) stumbles on a secret of Claire's (Julie Bowen) in the new episode "Guns and Dolls." Eric Stonestreet also stars.

Criminal Minds

CBS 9:00 PM ET

The BAU is in California's Inland Empire to investigate a series of home invasions and murders. It looks at first like a gang-related crime spree, but as the profilers investigate, they uncover the possibility of something more sinister. Paul Johansson ("One Tree Hill") guest stars as a local politician in the new episode "A Thin Line"; Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore and Kirsten Vangsness also star.

Remodeled

CW 9:00 PM ET

The Network's new superstar, Meghan, has landed a hot gig -- a watch campaign -- but it requires her to work with a male model, something she's never done before. Paul is in Hermosa Beach, Calif., to meet an agency owner who really wants to work with the Network, but she has to make some changes in the way she works if that's going to happen in the new episode "Sending the Wrong Image."

Royal Pains

USA 10:00 PM ET

Treating three boys provides a needed distraction for Hank (Mark Feuerstein) as he struggles to come to terms with Jack's death. Evan (Paulo Costanzo) works with Claudette (Judith Godreche), Boris' (Campbell Scott) cousin, on an experimental product that could benefit a patient. Jill Flint and Reshma Shetty also star in the season finale, "This One's for Jack."

20/20

ABC 10:00 PM ET

With just a few days remaining until the Academy Awards, Robin Roberts anchors a look back at some of the nominees' early lives and careers in the new episode "Before They Were Famous," which includes photos, film clips and home video, along with reminiscences from the stars' friends and former co-stars. Lara Spencer, Chris Connelly and Deborah Roberts also contribute.

The Finder

FOX 9:00 PM ET

This series is a spinoff of "Bones," so it was only a matter of time before a crossover story popped up. In this new episode, Dr. Jack Hodgins (TJ Thyne) from the Jeffersonian Institute asks Walter (Geoff Stults) to help him dig up evidence of extraterrestrial activity. Willa and Timo (Maddie Hasson, Toby Hemingway) are pushed into an arranged marriage in "Little Green Men." Michael Clarke Duncan also stars.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gatorade Duel

SPEED 2:00 PM ET

Sunday's Daytona 500 may signify the arrival of another Sprint Cup season, but the qualifying for the big event comes today from Daytona International Speedway with the Gatorade Duel. These two 150-mile races determine the starting lineup for the opener, save for the first two positions, which are determined through the ordinary process of timed laps. Kurt Busch and Jeff Burton won these races in 2011.

The Vampire Diaries

CW 8:00 PM ET

Elena, Bonnie and Matt (Nina Dobrev, Kat Graham, Zach Roerig) surprise Caroline (Candice Accola) with an 18th birthday party in an unusual place. After disagreeing with Damon (Ian Somerhalder) on the best way to deal with Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Stefan (Paul Wesley) makes a dangerous decision to test his theory. Tyler (Michael Trevino) is surprised when Klaus seems to accept his refusal to go along with his plans in "Our Town."

American Idol

FOX 8:00 PM ET

After Wednesday's performance challenge, all the contestants still standing will be biting their nails until Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler determine who will be the top male and female semifinalists.

Wipeout

ABC 8:00 PM ET

In this new episode, contestants calling themselves Whiz Kid, Captain Planet and Party Nurse attempt to win the $50,000 grand prize by surviving an encounter with a family of yetis and being slap-shot by hockey sticks. John Henson and John Anderson host "Winter Wipeout: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti." Vanessa Lachey is the co-host.

Phunny Business: A Black Comedy

SHOW 8:30 PM ET

For almost 10 years, there was only one showcase for black comedians in Chicago. That was a club called All Jokes Aside, whose rise and fall are remembered in this 2010 documentary with commentary from those who performed there, including Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Craig Robinson.

Parks and Recreation

NBC 8:30 PM ET

Leslie (Amy Poehler) steps up to the plate when the department forgets Jerry's (Jim O'Heir) birthday, throwing him a party at a special site. Tom (Aziz Ansari) is distressed to learn that Ann's (Rashida Jones) taste in music differs from his own in the new episode "Sweet Sixteen." Adam Scott and Aubrey Plaza also star.

POV: Racing Dreams

PBS 9:00 PM ET

Read the biographies of most NASCAR stars, and you'll find out that many of them got their start as children racing go-karts. The new documentary "Racing Dreams" profiles three young kart racers hoping to get there when they grow up. Eleven-year-old Annabeth, 12-year-old Josh and 13-year-old Brandon are competing in the Pavement Series, racing small but powerful vehicles at speeds up to 70 mph despite being too young to get a driver's license.

The Secret Circle

CW 9:00 PM ET

After Cassie (Britt Robertson) asks Adam (Thomas Dekker) to help her dig up information on her father's past, he asks her to the Fire and Ice dance, and her answer surprises him. Then he's dismayed to discover that Ethan (Adam Harrington) has offered to chaperon the event. With Lee's (Grey Damon) help, Faye (Phoebe Tonkin) creates a spell to give her individual powers, but its side effects could destroy the Circle in "Fire/Ice."

Grey's Anatomy

ABC 9:00 PM ET

Richard (James Pickens Jr.) considers a change in his and Adele's (Loretta Devine) living situation as her condition worsens. Callie (Sara Ramirez) helps Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) study for her boards. Lexie (Chyler Leigh) joins Alex and Arizona (Justin Chambers, Jessica Capshaw) in caring for Morgan's baby. An explosion in a coffee shop results in a busy ER in the new episode "If Only You Were Lonely."

The Office

NBC 9:00 PM ET

As Dwight and Packer (Rainn Wilson, David Koechner) compete for the job of Nellie's (Catherine Tate) vice president, Jim (John Krasinski) is visited by an unwanted guest in his room. Back in Scranton, Andy (Ed Helms) makes everyone work late to cover for the people who are in Tallahassee in the new episode "After Hours." Jenna Fischer and Ellie Kemper also star.

Up All Night

NBC 9:30 PM ET

Chris (Will Arnett) lets the neighbors talk him into hosting a joint first birthday party for Amy, to Reagan's (Christina Applegate) chagrin. Ava (Maya Rudolph) decides to make this a party to remember, and Nancy (Molly Shannon) hopes to make a love connection in the new episode "First Birthday."

Archer

FX 10:00 PM ET

It isn't as exotic as the usual locales his job takes him to, but the backwoods of West Virginia are certainly foreign territory to Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin). He's there to help Gillette (voice of Adam Reed) rescue his kid brother, who's fallen into the clutches of a corrupt sheriff, in the new episode "Bloody Ferlin."

American Stuffers

APL 10:00 PM ET

Daniel gets the challenge of his career when a customer brings in a dog that another taxidermist botched. As he and Dixie take on the delicate job of trying to fix the damage, a tornado touches down and forces everyone to run for shelter in the new episode "A Tornado Hits Romance."

The Mentalist

CBS 10:00 PM ET

Malcolm McDowell reprises his role as the charismatic but ruthless cult leader Bret Stiles, who is in Patrick's (Simon Baker) sights after the leader of an anti-cult group is murdered. Robert Picardo ("Star Trek: Voyager") and Louise Lombard ("CSI: Crime Scene Investigation") also guest star in the new episode "His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts."

Private Practice

ABC 10:02 PM ET

Sam (Taye Diggs) struggles to take care of his sister, a task that proves difficult because of her mental condition. Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) has life-changing news for Sheldon (Brian Benben). Charlotte (KaDee Strickland) wants to seek outside help with Erica's (A.J. Langer) care, but Cooper (Paul Adelstein) refuses. Kate Walsh also stars in the new episode "Andromeda."

Unsupervised

FX 10:30 PM ET

Gary and Joel are looking forward to the school dance, hoping they'll get to make some magic happen with the girls. Unfortunately, an outbreak of head lice threatens to scuttle the festivities in the new episode "Nits." Justin Long and David Hornsby lead the voice cast.

Bering Sea Gold

DSC 10:01 PM ET

Murphy's law is in effect during the Clark's first night dive of the season, and the next day isn't much better, with Zeke and Emily fighting bitterly over a jammed sluice box. The failure of Ian's anti-thrust system leads to rocks landing on Scott's head during his solo dive. The Christine Rose and the Wild Ranger are plagued by personal injuries and equipment problems in this new episode.

Bless the Beasts and Children

TCM 6:00 PM ET

The Carpenters had a hit with the haunting theme song to this 1971 drama about six misfit boys at a summer camp who make it their mission to free a herd of captive buffaloes targeted for slaughter by a rifle club. Bill Mumy ("Lost in Space") and Barry Robins star as the ringleaders. Director Stanley Kramer ("Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "Judgment at Nuremberg") directed the adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's novel.

Cujo

AMC 8:00 PM ET

Man's best friend is Mom's worst nightmare in this 1983 suspense tale based on a novel by Stephen King. A Saint Bernard becomes a killing machine after a close encounter with a rabid bat, and a broken-down Pinto is all that stands between a mother and son (Dee Wallace, Danny Pintauro) and his vicious jaws. Adding to their terror -- and ours -- is the intense heat and the fact that help is nowhere to be found. Daniel Hugh Kelly also stars.

Nikita

CW 8:00 PM ET

Nikita (Maggie Q) steals from Oversight to force its members to have an emergency meeting. She and Birkoff (Aaron Stanford) plan to spy on the gathering to learn the identities of Oversight's other members, but things don't go as planned, and Birkoff is captured and tortured for refusing to give up Nikita's whereabouts. Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) puts her plan to recover her father's empire in motion in "Fair Trade."

Shark Tank

ABC 8:00 PM ET

Health benefits from a watch? Well, if it helps you avoid getting beaten up for being late, that probably counts. In this new episode, an Arizona man pitches the "healthy" watch to the Sharks, who also hear appeals for investments from a stay-at-home mom with a pretzel business and a man with a furniture line that requires no tools to assemble. They also check in with Johnson Barley, who pitched his Original Man Candle to them in the second season.

Who Do You Think You Are?

NBC 8:00 PM ET

Actor Blair Underwood ("L.A. Law," "The New Adventures of Old Christine") has always wanted to trace his family history, but his past attempts have been unsuccessful. In this new episode, he tries again and uncovers some articles with interesting information about what his forebears experienced. A DNA test holds the key to more revelations.

Kitchen Nightmares

FOX 8:00 PM ET

Who'd have thought a little three-letter word, used by coffee-shop waitresses all over the country, could be so controversial? In this new episode, Gordon meets the owner of Baltimore's Cafe Hon, who is under fire from the city for trademarking the word "Hon," a common local term of endearment. So along with the usual menu makeover and decor update, he'll have to play public relations agent. And as we know, diplomacy is not his strong suit.

Supernatural

CW 9:00 PM ET

Sam (Jared Padalecki) has a confrontation with someone from his past while on a hunt. Dean (Jensen Ackles) finds himself in an unexplainable situation and reluctantly teams up with a quirky hunter named Garth (DJ Qualls) in "Season 7, Time for a Wedding!"

Great Performances: Memphis

PBS 9:00 PM ET

Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for best musical, "Memphis" turns the radio dial back to the 1950s to tell the story of a white DJ named Huey Calhoun, whose love of music transcends racial lines and airwaves. His romantic interest is Felicia Farrell, a young black singer whose career is on the rise but who can't make the break out of the segregated clubs on her own. When the two collaborate, her soulful music reaches radio audiences everywhere.

Gold Rush

DSC 9:00 PM ET

Todd's decision to run the dozer on solid ice puts a serious crimp in the Hoffman crew's attempt to reach its 100-ounce goal. Parker needs to hit a pay streak soon if the Big Nugget mine is going to stay open. Dakota Fred thinks he's finally found what he's been looking for in the season finale, "Judgment Day."

A Gifted Man

CBS 9:00 PM ET

Maggie Siff ("Sons of Anarchy") guest stars in this new episode as Lily Meyerson, Michael's (Patrick Wilson) high-school sweetheart, who comes to Holt Neuro with an incurable condition. Michael is determined to do whatever it takes to save her, until Anna (Jennifer Ehle) gives him a lesson in letting go. Zeke (Rhys Coiro) is in a similar position when his best friend's cancer returns in "In Case of Letting Go."

Fringe

FOX 9:00 PM ET

Peter (Joshua Jackson) and the Fringe team go to great lengths to ward off a major catastrophe. How major? Well, this new episode is called "The End of All Things" -- 'nuff said. Anna Torv, John Noble, Lance Reddick and Blair Brown also star.

I Shouldn't Be Alive

APL 10:00 PM ET

The members of a helicopter rescue crew find themselves in mortal danger when they're called to save a yachtsman marooned 250 miles off the New Jersey coast. A storm forces them to abandon the chopper and fight for their lives in 90 feet of water in the new episode "Perfect Storm."

Spartacus: Vengeance

STARZ 10:00 PM ET

Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) tries to free Crixus (Manu Bennett) from captivity, a mission that is complicated by a gladiator from the House of Batiatus. Ilythia's (Viva Bianca) scheming jeopardizes her marriage to Glaber (Craig Parker) in the new episode "Libertus."

Merlin

SYFY 10:00 PM ET

Merlin and Guinevere (Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby) are dispatched, along with the knights, to investigate a mysterious illness that's broken out in Guinevere's home village. On their way, they are waylaid by a waif (Charlene McKenna), who turns out to be a witch and infects the knights with the same disease. Gaius and Arthur (Richard Wilson, Bradley James) ride to the rescue in the new episode "Lamia."

Being Human

BBCA 9:00 PM ET

If you like the Syfy series, check out the British show that inspired it, which starts a new season tonight. Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner and Lenora Crichlow star as werewolf George, vampire Mitchell and ghost Annie, who share a home and attempt to fit into the human world, in this engaging blend of horror, comedy and fantasy.

The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story

LIFE 6:00 PM ET

Following his ferociously atypical performance in the 2003 movie "Out of Time," Dean Cain again steps away from his former image as television's Superman in this 2004 drama about a much-reported murder case. Cain plays Scott Peterson, the California man accused of killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn child; Dee Wallace Stone ("E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial") co-stars as Sharon Rocha, Laci's mother.

Black Forest

SYFY 7:00 PM ET

Ben Cross and Tinsel Korey star in this original film about a group of tourists who find themselves fending off fearsome fairy-tale creatures when they become lost deep in a magical forest.

The Grapes of Wrath

TCM 8:00 PM ET

The fact that Henry Fonda didn't win an Oscar for this 1940 drama is almost as criminal as the injustices committed against the bedraggled migrant laborers of the story. Even his most devoted fans forget they're watching Fonda, so thoroughly does he transform himself into the bloody-but-unbowed Tom Joad. The film, based on John Steinbeck's novel, did earn Oscars for best supporting actress (Jane Darwell as Ma Joad) and director John Ford.

Austin City Limits

PBS 8:00 PM ET

This episode serves up a musical double bill of Texas singer-songwriters, starting with veteran Robert Earl Keen, who used to play with his friend and neighbor, a then-unknown Lyle Lovett, during his early years. Then relative newcomer Hayes Carll, who owes a creative debt to performers such as Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson, takes the stage.

Cops

FOX 8:00 PM ET

A police officer in Springfield, Mo., retrieves a stolen wallet from a suspect he stopped with a Taser from fleeing a traffic stop. In New Orleans, police arrest a man who's hiding 37 pieces of crack cocaine in a soda cup. In Corpus Christi, Texas, a racial argument at a bus stop catches the attention of a senior police officer in the new episode "Street Arrests No. 2."

The Devil Wears Prada

ABC 9:00 PM ET

You thought your boss was difficult? A recent college graduate (Anne Hathaway) gets a crash course in landing arguably the most demanding boss on Earth (Meryl Streep, who plays it to the hilt) at a fashion magazine in this enjoyable 2006 comedy, adapted from Lauren Weisberger's best-seller. The dismayed newcomer's job is made even tougher by a competitive fellow assistant (Emily Blunt). Stanley Tucci and Simon Baker also star.

The Mentalist

CBS 9:00 PM ET

Someone is murdered and someone else goes missing on the estate of a wealthy family. Since the compound was extremely well-guarded, Jane (Simon Baker) and his colleagues are perplexed by this one in "Pink Chanel Suit." Keri Lynn Pratt ("Smallville") and Arye Gross ("Castle") guest star.

College Basketball: Syracuse at Connecticut

ESPN 9:00 PM ET

A Big East clash between teams with their eyes on March takes place today in Storrs, Conn., where the Syracuse Orange visit the defending NCAA champion Connecticut Huskies. Coach Jim Calhoun's Huskies, led by Roscoe Smith, Shabazz Napier and big man Andre Drummond, are hoping for another deep NCAA Tournament run, while head coach Jim Boeheim has Kris Joseph, Fab Melo and the Orange in the hunt for the No. 1 ranking.

Witchslayer Gretl

SYFY 9:00 PM ET

All grown up 20 years after his encounter with a witch in a haunted forest, Hansel returns to the scene of his abduction in search of revenge. But a surprise is waiting for him: His sister, Gretl, whom he'd taken for dead, is now the witch's protegee. Shannen Doherty, Sarain Boylan and Jefferson Brown star in this new fantasy.

Too Cute!

APL 9:00 PM ET

The latest Puppy Bowl is history, but this showcase for adorable baby critter moments is back with new episodes for those in need of a cute fix. This one features an 11-pup litter of Rottweilers, a pack of mini-Australian shepherds that has a run-in with a family of ducks, and three pug puppies trying out their mother's hobby: the agility course.

Parking Wars

AETV 9:00 PM ET

In the first of two new episodes, booters Rodney and Michele and ticketer Sonjia are all on the receiving end from angry tirades by drivers in Detroit. The illegal parker getting a ticket from Sonjia gets especially nasty. In Providence, Charles has his hands full with people furious over getting ticketed even though it's obvious they're parked where they shouldn't be.

The Firm

NBC 9:00 PM ET

Mitch (Josh Lucas) is cleared as a suspect in Martin Moxon's death and goes to work on a case against a large drug company. He also pays a visit to Sarah Holt (Alex Paxton-Beesley) in jail, but she won't talk to him. Ray (Callum Keith Rennie) uncovers a clue about who was after Mitch when Moxon died, and Tammy and Abby (Juliette Lewis, Molly Parker) check out a list that Moxon left behind in the new episode "Chapter Eight."

The Tempest

SHOW 10:00 PM ET

Renowned for her guiding of such Broadway hits as "The Lion King," director Julie Taymor turns her talents to one of Shakespeare's classics in this drama that converts Prospero into Prospera, as portrayed by Helen Mirren. Now a sorceress, she uses her powers to get even with her enemies by stranding them on an island where she unleashes her force. The impressive cast also includes Jeremy Irons, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina and David Strathairn.

Billy the Exterminator

AETV 10:00 PM ET

The title of this new episode -- "Giant Rats in the City" -- will tell you all you need to know. The city is Chicago, where Billy attempts to clear a downtown apartment basement of the rodents. Later, he's in a suburban neighborhood to extricate a squirrel stuck in a pipe.

The 84th Annual Academy Awards

ABC 8:30 PM ET

Surefire crowd pleaser Billy Crystal returns for his ninth stint hosting the Oscars, stepping in for fellow comic/actor Eddie Murphy, who bailed out along with producer Brett Ratner in November. Only Bob Hope -- who hosted 19 Oscars -- has helmed the ceremony more times. "Hugo," Martin Scorsese's family-friendly adventure, leads the best picture contenders with 11 nominations, followed by the silent "The Artist" with 10.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500

FOX 12:00 PM ET

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series kicks off the 2012 season with its biggest race, the Daytona 500, from North Florida's Daytona International Speedway. Joining a field that includes Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards and 2011 Cup champion Tony Stewart is former IndyCar driver Danica Patrick, who makes her Sprint Cup debut at Daytona. Last year, Trevor Bayne became the youngest driver, at 20 years and one day, to win the Daytona 500.

2012 NBA All-Star Game

TNT 7:30 PM ET

The 61st All-Star Game brings the NBA's best to Orlando's Amway Arena for the annual East vs. West exhibition. The spectacle is essentially a nightmare for anyone who appreciates defense; the West beat the East 148-143 in last year's game. Starters (as determined by a fan vote) for this year's contest include Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin.

The Simpsons

FOX 8:00 PM ET

This "Treehouse of Horror" trilogy opens with "The Diving Bell and the Butterball," in which Homer is paralyzed by a spider bite but finds a unique way to communicate. Mild-mannered Ned Flanders is transformed into a murderous vigilante in "Dial D for Diddly." Finally, Bart finds love on another planet in the "Avatar" parody "In the Na'Vi." Aron Ralston, the inspiration for the film "127 Hours," guest voices his cartoon likeness.

Cupcake Wars

FOOD 8:00 PM ET

Run for your lives! The cupcakes are coming! In this new episode, four bakers compete to have their creations served at the closing-night VIP party at the horror film festival Screamfest, held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Director Eli Roth ("Hostel") helps pick the winner.

Luck

HBO 9:00 PM ET

When he learns that Gus' (Dennis Farina) Irish horse, Pint of Plain, is scheduled to race the next day, Ace (Dustin Hoffman) orders Escalante (John Ortiz) to replace Leon (Tom Payne) with a more experienced jockey. Marcus (Kevin Dunn) worries about his health and his relationship with Jerry (Jason Gedrick). A fired Kagle (Peter Appel) is back from a bender and seeking a handout. Richard Kind also stars in this new episode.

Ax Men

HISTORY 9:00 PM ET

In this new episode, Shelby Stanga takes his new assistant on a "loggin' and froggin"' expedition. Young Travis, a cutter for Siderius, comes through a deadly situation with flying colors. Things get worse for the father-and-son S&S team before they get better, but they do get better. A close call puts an end to the infighting in Washington in "Wake-up Call."

The Celebrity Apprentice

NBC 9:00 PM ET

Are you ready for some Middle Ages? In this new episode, the teams are assigned to create and perform a Medieval Times show. One project manager deals with a rebellious team member, while an injury puts the other team's show in jeopardy. The audience watching both presentations votes for the winning team.

Eastbound & Down

HBO 10:00 PM ET

A furious Kenny (Danny McBride), with the baby in tow, heads north in search of his old flame, April (Katy Mixon). When Dustin, Maria and Jamie (John Hawkes, Elizabeth De Razzo, Jerry Minor) all offer no help, Kenny tracks down Stevie (Steve Little), his devoted stooge, now working at Ashley Schaeffer's (Will Ferrell) car dealership, in the new episode "Chapter 15."

Life's Too Short

HBO 10:30 PM ET

While signing autographs at a sci-fi convention where he has a mortifying run-in with a TV interviewer, the cash-strapped Warwick agrees to be the special guest at a "Star Wars"-themed wedding. Things seem to be looking up when Johnny Depp hires him to help prepare for a movie role, but it all goes south when the American actor's grudge against Ricky Gervais for his Golden Globe Awards jabs leads to a tense confrontation between the men.

American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior

DSC 9:00 PM ET

For the Teutuls, what was once a family business is now a family feud, and all bets are off for what new fireworks await in "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior. The series captures the renewed rivalry as Paul Sr. continues to build world-famous custom bikes at OCC, while Junior opens up Paul Jr. Designs.

The Bachelor

ABC 8:00 PM ET

A surprise awaits Ben and the three remaining women as they arrive in Switzerland: a rejected contestant who confesses her strong feelings for Ben before dropping another bombshell that has him questioning all the decisions he's made so far. Chris Harrison hosts this new episode.

Pretty Little Liars

ABCF 8:00 PM ET

Family tensions come to the foreground as Rosewood prepares for its annual father-daughter dance. One of the girls' dads is dealing with a guilty conscience, one doesn't trust his daughter, one has a secret, and the fourth is missing. And one is directing this new episode: Chad Lowe, who plays Byron, Aria's (Lucy Hale) dad. Ashley (Laura Leighton) gets help from an unexpected source in her search for answers about Hanna (Ashley Benson) in "Father Knows Best."

Gossip Girl

CW 8:00 PM ET

Blair (Leighton Meester) believes there might be a loophole in her prenup. Chuck and Georgina's (Ed Westwick, Michelle Trachtenberg) scheme has an unexpected outcome. William van der Woodsen (Billy Baldwin) returns to the Upper East Side to deal with a family crisis in the new episode "The Princess Dowry." Blake Lively also stars.

2 Broke Girls

CBS 8:30 PM ET

Remember how Max and Caroline (Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs) got together? Caroline came to work at the diner after her father went to prison and lost the family fortune. In this new episode, Max accompanies Caroline on a visit to her dad behind bars. Garrett Morris, Matthew Moy, Jonathan Kite and Jennifer Coolidge also star in "And the One-Night Stands."

Bethenny Ever After

BRAVO 9:00 PM ET

Bethenny takes her three closest girlfriends out to Montauk for a girls weekend. As she treats them to good times, they encourage her to consider having another baby. At the end of the weekend, Bethenny realizes how difficult it is for her to trust anyone but her oldest, dearest friends in the new episode "Alias Benjamin Frankelin."

The Lying Game

ABCF 9:00 PM ET

Emma wants to know what happened on the reservation, but Ethan (Blair Redford) and Sutton aren't talking. Thayer (Christian Alexander) has doubts about Alec's (Adrian Pasdar) alibi and decides to investigate Rebecca (Charisma Carpenter) on his own. Kristin (Helen Slater) suspects that Ted (Andy Buckley) is hiding the truth about Justin's (Randy Wayne) mother. Alexandra Chando plays twins Emma and Sutton in the new episode "Weekend of Living Dangerously."

Hart of Dixie

CW 9:00 PM ET

George (Scott Porter) is named Bluebell's man of the year, and Brick (Tim Matheson) isn't happy. Zoe (Rachel Bilson) offers to help Lavon (Cress Williams) with the cocktail party he's expected to host in George's honor, but she has trouble improvising a speech at the event. Magnolia (Claudia Lee) asks Wade (Wilson Bethel) to write a song for the occasion and perform it with her in the new episode "Tributes & Triangles."

Lost Girl

SYFY 10:00 PM ET

While pretending to purge evil spirits from a home where a murder-suicide occurred, Kenzi (Ksenia Solo) is bitten by a Djieiene, an Under Fae creature that resembles a giant spider. The creature also bites Bo and Hale (Anna Silk, K.C. Collins), making them paranoid and causing them to try and kill each other. It's up to Lauren and Dyson (Zoie Palmer, Kris Holden-Ried) to save them -- if they can -- in the new episode "ArachnoFaebia."

American Masters: Cab Calloway: Sketches

PBS 10:00 PM ET

The new episode "Cab Calloway: Sketches" uses performance clips and animation to profile the legendary jazz artist who was one of the first black musicians to tour the segregationist South and who was a regular performer at Harlem's famed Cotton Club.

It's a Brad, Brad World

BRAVO 10:00 PM ET

As Gary puts the finishing touches on the anniversary party, Brad juggles styling a J Brand shoot with greeting the out-of-town guests. At the party, Gary unveils a special surprise he's prepared, which brings Brad to tears, in the season finale, "The Big Day."

Smash

NBC 10:00 PM ET

Nick Jonas guest stars as a hot young star who's the guest of honor at a party hosted by Derek (Jack Davenport). Eileen (Anjelica Huston) tries a new fundraising strategy. Tom (Christian Borle) goes on a first date. Katharine McPhee and Debra Messing also star in the new episode "The Cost of Art."

White Collar

USA 10:00 PM ET

Agent Kramer (guest star Beau Bridges) returns with his sights set on derailing Neal's (Matt Bomer) commutation. As Neal rushes to right an old wrong, Peter (Tim DeKay) is forced to take sides in the season finale, "Judgment Day." Judith Ivey, Patty Kalember and Montego Glover also guest star.

The Amish: American Experience

PBS 8:00 PM ET

With unprecedented access to their culture, this special episode seeks to answer questions many Americans have about the insistently insular Amish religious community. Several believers are heard -- but not seen, as the Amish avoid being photographed and filmed -- talking about their faith and their lives.

American Idol

FOX 8:00 PM ET

It's a special broadcast for this revered reality series. Not only will the first group of top male and female semifinalists perform for the judging panel, ratcheting up the stress and tension on the competition even more, but it's also the show's 400th episode. Expect surprises.

The Biggest Loser

NBC 8:00 PM ET

In this new episode, the remaining players go home for 18 days and try to stay on track, with immunity awaiting those who shed 5 percent of their body weight and $10,000 at stake in a rowing challenge. Later, everyone returns to the ranch for last-chance workouts with Bob and Dolvett and an emotional weigh-in.

Cougar Town

ABC 8:30 PM ET

Travis (Dan Byrd) has an accident and lands in the hospital, jolting Jules (Courteney Cox) out of her single-minded wedding preparations. To cheer up Grayson (Josh Hopkins), who's feeling neglected, the guys (Ian Gomez, Brian Van Holt) invent a new game, but things get out of hand when Ellie and Laurie (Christa Miller, Busy Philipps) want to play in the new episode "Lover's Touch."

The Real Housewives of Orange County

BRAVO 9:00 PM ET

As Alexis and Heather try to work out their differences over lunch, Tamra tries to reassure Vicki that her friendship with Gretchen poses no threat to their relationship. Vicki and Briana have a talk about Vicki's boyfriend and Briana's plans for surgery. Slade tries his hand at stand-up comedy, but Gretchen isn't pleased with his choice of material -- jokes at the women's expense -- in the new episode "Who's Laughing Now."

The River

ABC 9:00 PM ET

When the Magus is run aground, the crew of a so-called rescue vessel turns out to have an ulterior motive, leading to a life-or-death situation. A shocking discovery leaves one crew member in tears in the new episode "Peaches." Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope and Eloise Mumford star.

Jane by Design

ABCF 9:00 PM ET

Jane (Erica Dasher) is eager to spend some quality time with Nick (Matthew Atkinson) on a school camping trip, but her plans are derailed when India (India de Beaufort) wants her to accompany her to Los Angeles to pick out a site for a new store. If it's any consolation, the camping trip ends up not being much fun. Nick Roux, David Clayton Rogers and Meagan Tandy also star in the new episode "Getaway."

Ringer

CW 9:00 PM ET

Andrew's (Ioan Gruffudd) second marriage proposal makes Bridget (Sarah Michelle Gellar) realize she is in way over her head, while Olivia (Jaime Murray) grows more suspicious about Malcolm (Mike Colter). A decision by Juliet (Zoey Deutch) forces Catherine (guest star Andrea Roth) to take drastic measures. Kristoffer Polaha also stars in the new episode "P.S. You're an Idiot."

Parenthood

NBC 10:00 PM ET

As the Bravermans gather for a special celebration, Julia and Joel (Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger) try to get off the emotional roller coaster the adoption put them through. Crosby and Adam (Dax Shepard, Peter Krause) decide what to do with The Luncheonette, and Sarah (Lauren Graham) makes a big decision about her future in the new episode "My Brother's Wedding."

Top Shot

HISTORY 10:00 PM ET

Season 2 winner Chris Reed arrives to teach the contestants about several different modern shotguns. One group has a hard time in the team challenge, then a head-to-head battle determines who will be sent home in the new episode "Shotgun Showdown."

Body of Proof

ABC 10:00 PM ET

The team investigates the murder of a seemingly perfect pair of parents and soon discovers this ideal-looking family was anything but. Curtis (Windell D. Middlebrooks) struggles with his new responsibilities. Megan's (Dana Delany) romantic life heats up. Jeri Ryan and John Carroll Lynch also star in the new episode "Home Invasion"; Jamie Bamber ("Battlestar Galactica") guest stars.

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Kingdom of Heaven

AMC | 8:00 PM ET

During the Crusades, a young blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces.

As Good as It Gets

ENCORE | 8:00 PM ET

A New York City waitress (Helen Hunt), a gay painter (Greg Kinnear) and a dog help a misanthropic author (Jack Nicholson) reach a self-awakening.

Strangers on a Train

TCM | 8:00 PM ET

In this classic thriller from Alfred Hitchcock, a psychopath (Robert Walker) and a tennis player (Farley Granger) meet on a train and plot that each will murder someone for the other.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

TCM | 10:00 PM ET

A country bumpkin (James Stewart) faces ridicule and corruption when he takes his idealistic views to the nation's capital. Also stars Jean Arthur and Claude Rains.