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What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Bacharach's Best' and 'America's Got Talent'

Burt Bacharach's Best (8pm, UNC-TV) - A new PBS special featuring archival footage of original artists performing the songs of Burt Bacharach. Look for performances by Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, Herb Alpert, The Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and many others.

America's Got Talent (9pm, NBC) - The talent contest's eighth season opens with auditions in New York City, Los Angeles and San Antonio. Judges this season are Heidi Klum, Mel B., Howard Stern and Howie Mandel.Nick Cannon returns as host.

Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost (9pm, TLC) - The British "Supernanny" returns in a new show in which she doesn't just focus on unruly kids, she takes on the whole dysfunctional family.

The Haves and Have Nots (9pm, OWN) - Candace increases pressure on Jim and David hires a sleazy detective. Also, Benny wants Candace to pay the overdue mortgage o n Hanna's house.

Exit (10pm, Syfy) - Four teams of two contestants compete to escape a series of booby-trapped rooms in the premiere of this series, which has players navigating physical and mental challenges for a chance to win $10,000.

Taboo USA (10pm, NGC) - The Season 9 premiere includes reports of a Pittsburgh man who believes he's a dog, a pair of Satanists in California and a dominatrix who trains ponies.

'America's Got Talent' to hold open casting call in Raleigh

Raleigh is getting all kinds of attention from network TV shows lately.

A few weeks ago, NBC announced that a new singing competition show called "And the Winner Is..." will be looking for talent at the Longbranch in Raleigh on Decemeber 8. Now, NBC's "America's Got Talent," a competition reality show judged by an ever-changing roster of celebrities, will follow them to town.

Talent scouts for "America's Got Talent" will be in Raleigh on December 15 in search of contestants for their eighth season.

Updated: BMX stunt team with local ties competes on 'America's Got Talent'

UPDATE: American BMX survived last night's show (you can watch it at NBC.com), advancing to the live show  on Monday, July 2. Starting with the July 2 show, the group will rely on fan voting to get them to future rounds. That episode airs at 8:30 p.m. on NBC.

American BMX, the bicycle stunt team currently competing on "America's Got Talent," is headed by Keith King, who grew up in Durham. And apparently, many of the other riders are from Greenville.

You may have seen American BMX perform live at the N.C. State Fair, where they perform as King Action Sports Stunt Team.

The group has made it through to the Las Vegas rounds and they find out on tonight's show if they advance to New York City.

"America's Got Talent" airs tonight at 9 on NBC.

Below is a short clip from last night's performance in Vegas.

What to Watch on Monday: Lots of finales on a busy TV night

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Series star David Boreanaz directs the Season 7 finale, which features the return of Christopher Pelant when the "hactivist" and suspected serial killer is back in court, but the team's efforts to pin another murder on him don't go as planned after evidence points to Brennan as the culprit.

America's Got Talent (8pm, Fox) - Howard Stern joins judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne in the show's seventh season premiere.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - The seventh season ends with Lily going into labor while Marshall is partying in Atlantic City. Later in the one-hour finale, action jumps to the future as the gang gather for Barney's wedding and reminisce about how they emboldened Ted to find his true love and track down the one that got away.

Gossip Girl (8pm, CW) - Blair makes a choice between Chuck and Dan in the fifth season finale.

Bachelorette (9pm, ABC) - Emily Maynard begins her search for love in her hometown of Charlotte. Emily starts with 25 suitors and pares the group to 19.

Johnny Carson: American Masters (9pm, UNC-TV) - Kevin Spacey narrates this insightful profile of Johnny Carson, whose cool charm, quick wit and masterful timing made him the king of late night TV during his 30-year "Tonight Show" run. The biography features a wealth of show clips and remarks by family, friends, and colleagues.

Two and a Half Men (9pm, CBS) - In the ninth season finale, Jake makes an important decision about his future after graduating from high school.

Hart of Dixie (9pm, CW) - The first season ends with a huge storm hitting town on George and Lemon's wedding day.

Mike and Molly (9:30pm, CBS) - In the Season 2 finale, Mike and Molly walk down the aisle but the trip is not without a few wedding day glitches.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - The first season finale, Derek makes a major decision and it affects both Karen and Ivy. Meanwhile, Tom and Julia scramble to save the show, and Ellis reveals where his loyalties truly lie.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - The second season concludes with the Five-0 losing one of its own in the line of duty. Meanwhile, another team member is forced to choose between kidnapped loved ones.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Out with the old, in with the new

Survivor: South Pacific (8pm, CBS) -  The 23rd season begins in Samoa with 18 castaways, including returning players "Coach" Wade and Ozzy Lusth.

Barbara Streisand: One Night Only at the Village Vanguard (8pm, UNC-TV) -  Streisand is at her best in this intimate 2009 show at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City.

H8R (8pm, CW) - A new reality series in which hated reality "celebrities" (like Snooki and Jake Pavelka) try to win over the people who hate them. This will only make people hate them more.

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - The winning act is revealed in tonight's 2-hour season finale.

Buried Treasure (8pm, Fox) - In the finale of this short first season, the Keno brothers take a look at the possessions of a Georgia family hoping to raise money to avoid foreclosure.

America's Next Top Model (9pm, CW) - The 17th season is an "all-star" contest, bringing back losers from previous seasons for another shot at the prize. Nicki Minaj is a guest judge.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - In tonight's Season 1 finale, T.K. faces his rival (Terrell Owens) as the Hawks enter the playoffs. Also, Nico must decide where his loyalties lie.

Up All Night (10pm, NBC) - New mom (Christina Applegate) returns to work while her husband (Will Arnett) stays home with the baby. Reagan's boss, the host of a popular talk show, is played by Maya Rudolph. Next week, this will move into its regular 8 p.m. slot. Worth Watching?

Free Agents (10:30pm, NBC) - The premiere of a new workplace comedy about two lovelorn coworkers (Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn) and their ever-changing relationship. Starting next week, this airs at 8:30 p.m. Our take on the show.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'History Detectives' study clown suit

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - Like this show? You get three straight hours tonight.

History Detectives (8pm, UNC-TV) - Investigated tonight: a spear that may have been used in abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, why U.S. troops were in Siberia during World War I, and whether a Ronald McDonald costume was used in the first national Ronald McDonald ad campaign.

How the States Got Their Shapes (8pm, History) - The new episode of this show airs at 10, but the 8pm repeat examines North Carolina. There's also an ep at 9.

Pretty Little Liars (8pm, ABC Family) - Hanna assists Lucas with his dating life, and some of Aria's buried memory's resurface when she runs into Jason.

The Nine Lives of Chloe King (9pm, ABC Family) - Chloe adjusts to having sonic hearing, but she ignores Alek's advice to use it only when necessary. Also, Whitley resorts to bribery when the Order dismisses him, and Alek and Jasmine put Chloe on a rigorous nighttime training schedule.

White Collar (9pm, USA) - Peter and Neal pose as wealthy bachelors to catch a black widow.

Memphis Beat (9pm, TNT) - Dwight and Whitehead team up to investigate a missing-persons case, only to be stunned when a nun emerges as the main suspect. Meanwhile, Sutton happens upon an abandoned baby and reaches out to Dwight's mother for a tutorial on basic baby care.

Combat Hospital (10pm, ABC) - Rebecca and Bobby operate on a severely wounded soldier, and the blood supply dwindles. Also, Simon runs into an old flame, a photojournalist who sparks his interest anew.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Power of reality TV, McCreery on CMTs

CMT Music Awards (8pm, CMT) - "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery will be a presenter on tonight's award show, which is hosted by Kid Rock. Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Sugarland, and Lady Antebellum are scheduled to perform.

Minute to Win It/America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - This is happening all night long. 'Minute' starts at 8pm and then two hours of 'AGT.'

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Contestants go to Las Vegas for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20.

Haunted Collector (9pm, Syfy) - The second episode of a new show in which a team of paranormal "experts" visit locations to determine the source of a haunting -- which is sometimes, according to them, an inanimate object that spirits affix to. So yes, that creepy clown cookie jar you got from your grandmother? It might actually be haunted.

20/20 (10pm, ABC) - On a night when the only new content on the major broadcast networks is reality programming, ABC explores the popularity and profitability of reality television in America. Since they're talking about making lots of money, expect lots of discussion of MTV's 'Jersey Shore' (right).

Men of a Certain Age (10pm, TNT) - Joe does a favor for his ailing bookie, Manfro, and Terry faces up to the end of his romance with Erin. Great episode.

Locked Up Abroad (10pm, National Geographic Channel) - Mobster turned informant Henry Hill, who was portrayed by Ray Liotta in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas," shares his story.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'America's Got Talent' returns

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - Piers Morgan, Howie Mandel, and Sharon Osbourne return as judges for the sixth season, which begins tonight with open auditions. Nick Cannon hosts.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - The King Crab season ends with an arctic storm, and the Time Bandit crew plays on prank on the Northwestern. Also, a revered fisherman makes an exit.

Braxton Family Values (9pm, WeTV) - Toni considers posing nude for a photo shoot, but Tamar is against the idea. Meanwhile, Evelyn goes on a blind date.

Traffic Light (9:30pm, Fox) - Mike and Lisa have their hands full dealing with the teen angst their hot new babysitter brings along with her. Also, Callie's naked dancing in the apartment is accidentally witnessed by a food delivery guy, played by Daryl "Chill" Mitchell.

Million Dollar Decorators (10pm, Bravo) - In the premiere of a new reality series, the worlds of five Los Angeles-based interior designers are tracked. Features Mary McDonald, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Nathan Turner, Jeffrey Alan Marks, and Kathryn Ireland. Check out our review.

The Voice (10pm, NBC) - The conclusion of the battle rounds.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Big premieres, bigger finales

Survivor: Nicaragua (8pm, CBS) - The 21st edition of this CBS reality show begins tonight with a special "old vs. young" competition, featuring former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson and three contestants from North Carolina. Be sure to check back with us after the show for a recap.

MasterChef (8pm, Fox) - The winner of the first season is announced. I have no prediction but I'm pulling for 22-year-old Whitney. The winner gets $250,000, a cookbook deal, and the title "America's Best Home Cook."

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - The winner of Season 5 is revealed in a two-hour special.

Big Brother 12 (9pm, CBS) - The jury votes for the winner of the $500,000 prize in the season finale.

Dark Blue (9pm, TNT) - Two new back-to-back episodes with the 10pm episode marking the second season finale. In the finale, the gang tries to stop a terrorist smuggling dirty bomb components into the country.

Ma's Roadhouse (9pm, TruTV) - A new reality series following a Dallas man who oversees a bar, a tattoo parlor, and a motorcycle shop with plenty of input from his opinionated 71-year-old mother, who also manages his bar. Two new back-to-back episodes tonight.

Outlaw (10pm, NBC) - A new pilot starring Jimmy Smits as a Supreme Court justice who quits the court to return to private practice, traveling the country with his legal team taking on controversial cases.

Top Chef: Washington, DC (10pm, Bravo) - The winner (please don't be Angelo) is announced in tonight's finale from Singapore. The winner (please don't be Angelo) receives $125,000.

Top Chef: Just Desserts (10pm, Bravo) - This delicious "Top Chef" spinoff debuts after the D.C. finale. Check out our review.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Premieres, finales, fashion

One Tree Hill (8pm, CW) - The eighth season opens with Clay and Quinn both facing life-threatening injuries after being shot by Katie. Meanwhile, Nathan prepares for training camp in the wake of Haley's pregnancy news, and Brooke and Julian return from Utah engaged.

Life Unexpected (9pm, CW) - In the Season 2 premiere, Cate and Ryan (left) are greeted with changes at work upon their return from their honeymoon. Also, Baze gets cozy with a new bartender and Lux meets a guy who's new in town.

America's Got  Talent (9pm, NBC) - The four remaining acts perform in Hollywood for the final time.

Covert Affairs (9pm, USA) - There are two back-to-back new episodes tonight. In the first, Annie poses as a potential recruit for smugglers in London, and in the second episode, which is the Season 1 finale, Annie and Ben work together to rescue an asset in Sri Lanka.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - In the second season opener, Adam is stressed out by his family and his demanding boss, who is played by William Baldwin (Baldwin is rumored to be a love interest of Lauren Graham's character this season). Also, Zeek and Joel try to fix a leak in the barn, Crosby gets ready to see Jasmine and Jabbar, and Haddie learns to drive.

Fashion's Night Out 2010  (10pm, CBS) - Neil Patrick Harris hosts a showcase of world fashion, featuring Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, and Justin Timberlake.

Sextuplets Take New York (10pm, TLC) - A new eight-part series about the Carpios, a  family of Latino sextuplets (plus a 9-year-old) living in a small house in Queens, New York.

Also tonight, season finales for "Minute to Win it" (8pm, NBC) and "Wipeout" (8pm & 9pm, ABC).

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