How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - The Season 8 finale, set just before Robin and Barney's wedding, has Ted taking Lily to see the house he's been fixing up, and Robin and Barney having their night of relaxation interrupted by an obnoxious couple.

90210 (8pm, CW) - The series ends with cast and producers reflecting on the show's memorable moments. Then, the gang (right) come together after a traumatic event strengthens their relationships.

2 Broke Girls (9pm, CBS) - Season 2 ends with Max and Caroline offering to deep-clean a previously hidden part of the diner and discovering something that could revive their cupcake business.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 5 finale, Beckett interviews with a federal agency, prompting her to reexamine her personal and professional lives. Meanwhile, the team investigate the death of a young woman who was found floating inside of a water tank in a flop house.

Bates Motel (10pm, A&E) - Dylan and Bradley connect, and Emma goes on a trip.

Rectify (10pm, Sundance) - Daniel begins to lose his grip on reality as he struggles to adjust to life on the outside. Meanwhile, Ted Jr. starts to question Daniel's innocence.

Revolution (10pm, NBC) - Romance heats up between Miles and Nora, and Charlie and Jason. Also, the militia launches drone strikes, Monroe faces an assassination attempt, and President Foster considers surrender.

Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - A new series in which adults go up against Boy Scouts in challenges based on the Boy Scout Handbook. Look for our story later this week on Will Fleming, a Raleigh Eagle Scout (and a senior at Broughton High School) who is one of the Scouts featured in the series. Will has a major part in next Monday's episode.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - In the last episode featuring Larry Hagman, Bobby (Patrick Duffy) and J.R. (Hagman) retaliate in the wake of a takeover of Ewing Energies. Elsewhere, a clash between cousins leads to a winner-take-all car race.

The Following (9pm, Fox) - With the help of his lawyer, Carroll makes a convincing argument that he should be moved to another facility (that should go off without a hitch). Meanwhile, Emma and Joey meet up with one of Roderick's men, unaware that he harbors a secret.

90210 (9pm, CW) - Watch it while you can because the CW is not ordering another season of this one. (I can't believe it lasted this long, to be honest.) Tonight, Liam plans to open a surf shop for women but ends up mixing business with pleasure when he gets involved with an investor.

The Staircase (10pm, Sundance) - Chapter 9 of the 10-part series recounting the death of Kathleen Peterson of Durham, and the conviction of her husband Mike Peterson for her murder. Tonight's installment is a postscript to the original 8-part documentary. This never-before-televised installment revisits Peterson, his children and his attorney David Rudolf in 2011 as they prepare to ask Judge Orlando Hudson for a new trial. More details about "The Staircase: Last Chance".

Deception (10pm, NBC) - Robert begins to doubt Joanna's story, so he flies her mother to New York in hopes of uncovering the truth. At the same time, Joanna does some digging into Julian's girlfriend, while Mia offers to donate her bone marrow to Haverstock.

Antiques Roadshow (8pm, UNC-TV) - In the first of three episodes set in Boston, experts examine a Norman Rockwell collection, a Red Sox World Series baseball valued at $25,000-$35,000, and a famous and controversial Paul Revere print.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - Season 2 opens with two new back-to-back episodes. In the first, Christopher and John Ross duel over their visions for Ewing Energies, and Christopher seeks a divorce from Rebecca. At 10, the battle for Ewing Energies rages while Elena tries to gain prominence in the company. Also, John Ross schemes with Pamela Rebecca Barnes to seize Christopher's company shares.

90210 (9pm, CW) - Annie envisions an alternate reality in which she never left Kansas. In this reality, Annie is engaged to her high school boyfriend, Dixon is a successful hip-hop artist, Adrianna is a bad-girl actress, Naomi works in real estate, and Teddy is still in the closet.

The Following (9pm, Fox) - The investigative team turns to Carroll's ex-wife -- and Hardy's former lover -- while digging deep into Carroll's psyche. Meanwhile, Joey is held captive at a house in the country.

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - An unfortunate incident causes setbacks: the dance studio goes unused and Michelle returns to her old job as a Las Vegas showgirl.

Oprah's Next Chapter (10pm, OWN) - Oprah interviews Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy Houston, from Cissy's home in New Jersey.

 90210 (8pm, CW) - Navid acts out in jealousy and arranges to have Lindsey and Liam's sex tape air at a public event. Also, Dixon contracts a spinal infection.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Marshall recommends an old law  school buddy for a position at the firm, but the job interview leaves Marshall needing to apologize to his boss.

The Layover with Anthony Bourdain (9pm, Travel) - Season two begins with Anthony Bourdain (left) touring the diverse neighborhoods and dive bars of Chicago. Among the highlights: an informal poll regarding the popularity of deep-dish pizza, the sampling of hot dogs, Polish sausages and Italian beef sandwiches, and a trip to the International Museum of Surgical Science.

The Dust Bowl (9pm, UNC-TV) - The conclusion looks at how many families sought refuge from the Great Plains in California, and how government-led conservation efforts worked in conjunction with a break in the drought in 1939 to stabilize the soil and inject new life into farms.

2 Broke Girls (9pm, CBS) - Max and Caroline get two Amish boys, who are in Brooklyn to explore the modern world, to build a barn for Chestnut.

Revolution (10pm, NBC) - Miles, Charlie and the gang head to Monroe's lair at Independence Hall, but they run into trouble when they can't separate fantasy from reality.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and Beckett must go on the run with a murder witness they're protecting from the mob, and because they had to move quickly, they find themselves unarmed and stranded with no phone in the middle of the night.

Note: Many TV shows, especially on CBS and the CW, were preempted last week due to Hurricane Sandy coverage. Those shows are airing tonight. 

90210 (8pm, CW) - Naomi plans a getaway with Max and ends up questioning their relationship, while Silver attempts to contained leaked nude photos of her.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - A woman's mutilated body is discovered in a city garbage can. Also, Booth offers Sweets a temporary place to live while he looks for a new apartment.

How  I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - With a rash of relationships on rocky ground, Ted and Victoria find themselves at a romantic crossroads, while Robin thinks Barney's screwy when he decides to employ a dog as his wingman.

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - The live Playoffs begin tonight.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - A grisly murder leads Five-0 to discover a ritualistic killing on Halloween, and the evidence suggests that the murderer will soon strike again.

Start-Ups: Silicon Valley (10pm, Bravo) - A new series focusing on a group of young entrepreneurs in California's Silicon Valley. Tonight, Ben and Hermione throw a toga party to celebrate their new venture.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (10pm, Food) - In the spotlight tonight, craft-made beers and shrimp-and-grits in Kill Devil Hills. Also, pasta with littleneck clams in Rhode Island and grilled cheese and a porchetta dish in St. Louis.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - A homicide occurs at a sci-fi convention, forcing Castle and Beckett to deal with zealous fans and pompous celebrities as they investigate the crime.

The Inbetweeners (10:30pm, MTV) - Will serves as chairman of the homecoming dance and Jay attempts win back Brie.

Update: CW is showing repeats tonight because of Hurricane Sandy. Not sure yet if other networks are doing the same. 90210 (8pm, CW) - Naomi plans a getaway with Max and ends up questioning their relationship, and Silver attempts to to contain leaked nude photos of her. Elsewhere, Liam enrolls in business-law classes and later, goes camping with Navid and Dixon to avoid his new costar. Ryan "Diamond Grill" Lochte has a cameo as himself.

Update: CBS is also showing repeats tonight! 2 Broke Girls (9pm, CBS) - Max and Caroline (left) get a credit card and then disagree on what to charge on it. Meanwhile, Earl's estranged son comes to New York in hopes of becoming a stand-up comedian.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle becomes the prime suspect in a ritualistic killing, and Beckett's loyalty toward him wavers in the face of mounting evidence.

Revolution (10pm, NBC) - Miles leads the group to an acquaintance who can help the injured Nora, but the journey takes them into unfriendly territory. Also, Aaron recalls his life prior to and after the blackout, and Neville delivers Danny to Monroe.

…or you can watch Hurricane Sandy devour the Northeast on The Weather Channel all night.

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - The battle round opens with team members dueling in duets and the coaches enlisting help from star advisors Billie Joe Armstrong, Mary J. Blige, Michael Buble and Rob Thomas.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - The team's investigation of the death of an animal-expo worker leads them into the shady market for illegal animal trading.

Secret Service  Files (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - From President Clinton's diplomatic visit to Pakistan in 2000 to a live grenade launched at President Bush in 2005, Secret Service agents discuss the challenges of protecting the President.

90210 (8pm, CW) - In the Season 5 opener, Naomi and Max land in jail after plans go awry. Also, Liam puts the Offshore on the market in order to pay off Vanessa, and receives an offer from Navid.

Gossip Girl (9pm, CW) - In the sixth season premiere, Blair and Chuck part ways after making each other a promise. Meanwhile, Georgina assists Dan with his tell-all book and the gang rallies together to locate a missing Serena (Blake Lively, right).

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - This "Closer" spinoff grows on me more and more each week. Tonight, fuzzy facts and cloudy clues mark an investigation when a man from Las Vegas is found dead. Meanwhile, Rusty and Raydor question whether they can trust Rusty's father. (I'm way more invested in this Rusty storyline than I ever thought I would be.)

Mike & Molly (9:30pm, CBS) - Molly gets upset when she reviews her wedding photos because in every picture, Mike's mouth is open or his eyes are closed.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and Beckett look into the auction of a storage unit, which may be tied to a woman's murder, and soon they find themselves mingling with both treasure hunters and socialites.

Sometimes a movie title resonates in unintentional ways. In the case of "A Mother's Nightmare" (8 tonight, Lifetime) little did I know I would be the mother and watching this film would be my nightmare.

OK, that's melodramatic. But watching this movie evoked that silent scream in me, you know, that rage you feel when something on screen is just too ridiculous or when characters do things too darn stupid to bear.

When we first meet 17-year-old sociopath Vanessa (Jessica Lowndes) she's being thrown out of a funeral for reasons that aren't clear. Next thing we know the orphan is sent to a new town and new foster care family by her social worker.

90210 (8pm, CW) - In the Season 4 finale, Naomi decides to move to New York for a job and Teddy comes back to town.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The ninth season ends with terrorism shaking the foundations of the Navy and NCIS, devastating Gibbs and his team.

Cougar Town (8pm, ABC) - Two new back-to-back episodes of "Cougar Town" this week (I have the feeling ABC is burning them off and can't get the show over to TBS fast enough). In the first, hurricane damage to Grayson's place forces him to move in with Jules. In the second, the crew holds Thanksgiving in the spring (because they missed it in the fall) and there's an incident involving Big Carl.

NCIS: LA (9pm, CBS) - In a two-hour season finale, Callen (Chris O'Donnell, right) and the NCIS team confront their vengeful adversary, the Chameleon, when an undercover case ignites a deadly mind game orchestrated by the criminal mastermind.

Fashion Star (10pm, NBC) - A winner is revealed in the Season 1 finale.

Private Practice (10pm, ABC) - Season 5 ends with Amelia going into labor Addison facing a tough decision. Also, Pete and Violet realize what they mean to each other after he finds himself in trouble.

90210 (8pm, CW) - In the Season 4 premiere, Naomi adjusts her lower social status at college while also digesting the news of her pregnancy. Also, Adrianna wants to redeem herself and Dixon needs a place to live.

Ringer (9pm, CW) - In the series premiere, ex-stripper Bridget (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a recovering drug addict slated to testify in a murder trial, flees protective custody and reunites with her wealthy twin Siobhan, who soon disappears while on a boating excursion. In a desperate attempt to avoid the feds and mobsters now hunting her, Bridget passes herself off as Siobhan, but soon learns the new role hasn't made her safer. Read Adrienne's opinion.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - In the Seaon 3 premiere, Sarah approaches her 40th birthday and turns to Mr. Cyr for support. Meanwhile, Adam worries about providing for his family and considers joining Crosby in a business opportunity.

Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words (10pm, ABC) - In audio interviews conducted by historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. not long after President John F. Kennedy was killed in November 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy talks about her life in the White House, her marriage and family, and the events faced by the Kennedy administration. Her daughter Caroline Kennedy is also interviewed by Diane Sawyer.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - Clay makes a deal with the Mayans that won't be easy to sell to the club, and the Russians aren't exactly in his corner, either.