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What to Watch on Wednesday: Zabvronian mating season on 'The Neighbors'

Arrow (8pm, CW) - Oliver is arrested for murder and demands that Laurel represent him in court. Later, Oliver recalls a confrontation on the island with Deathstroke.

The Neighbors (8:30pm, ABC) - The Zabvronian mating season coincides with Debbie and Marty's wedding anniversary, and Debbie and Jackie Joyner-Kersee (Toks Olagundoye at right with Simon Templeman) are intrigued by alien and human expressions of love. Meanwhile, Amber is invited to a party by a handsome boy and Reggie Jackson tags along. (I love this sitcom a little more each week.)

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Haley gets arrested for underage drinking, prompting a frantic trip to the police station for Clarie, Phil and the family lawyer, Mitchell, leaving Alex and Luke under Cameron's shaky supervision.

Nova: The Mystery of Easter Island (9pm, UNC-TV) - A documentary examining Easter Island, the remote island in the middle of the Pacific that is home to almost 900 giant statues known as moai.

Nashville (10pm, ABC) - Deacon wants to draw lines in his relationship with Rayna, and Teddy fears his problems (secrets!) will be exposed and hurt his campaign.

American Horror Story: Asylum (10pm, FX) - In part one of  a two-part story arc called "I Am Anne Frank," a patient exposes secrets about Dr. Arden. Also, Kit learns the truth about Grace's past. (Note: This is a particularly gory episode and not my favorite. But next week is fantastic.)

Top Chef (10pm, Bravo) - Season 10 opens with 21 chefs battling for culinary honors in Seattle.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Juliette's image suffers a blow on 'Nashville'

Arrow (8pm, CW) - Arrow asks Laurel to help him prove that an innocent man is being framed for murder. Meanwhile, Walter investigates a $2.6 million withdrawal that Moira made without his knowledge.

The Neighbors (8:30pm, ABC) - The Bird-Kersees learn more about humans when Jackie helps Debbie plan a birthday party for her daughter Abby, and Larry sees first-hand what Marty does at work.

Nashville (10pm, ABC) - Rayna's marriage faces a challenge when a woman from Teddy's past surfaces, and a humiliated Juliette (Hayden Panettiere, right) works on improving her public image after the embarrassing shoplifting video goes viral. Also, Gunnar bonds with his publisher's assistant.

American Horror Story: Asylum (10pm, FX) - In another OMGOMG episode, a group of patients attempt to escape from Briarcliff during a violent storm, and Sister Jude is haunted by an event from her past.

CSI (10pm, CBS) - A police dog is blamed for a cop's death, but the CSIs discover there is more to the case. Meanwhile, Finlay and Morgan investigate the murder of a high-profile divorce lawyer.

Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - Chief Boden is plagued by bad press and low morale in the department after being accused of leaving a homeless man to die in a warehouse blaze. Also, Severide helps an elderly woman, Det. Voight continues to intimidate Casey and Hermann gets angry during a Halloween rescue call.

Face Off (10pm, Syfy) - Viewers choose the Season 3 winner in a live finale in Los Angeles.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Houston family reality and a 'Modern Family' halloween

NC Gubernatorial Debate (7pm) - Tonight's debate will air live on WRAL, UNC-TV and C-SPAN2.

Arrow (8pm, CW) - Assassin Deadshot kills one of Oliver's targets and then sets his sights on gunning down Walter. To stop him, Oliver enlists the help of Det. Lance, but his plan leads to dire consequences.

Nature: Magic of the Snowy Owl (8pm, UNC-TV) - Chronicling the efforts of a pair of snowy owls to raise their young during the 82-day summer season in the Arctic. When the father owl is forced to travel farther than normal to find food, the owls move their nest, embarking on an odyssey that takes them across a river, which forces the young owlets to swim. This better not have a sad ending.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - When the Dunphys' neighbors find Claire's annual Halloween extravaganza inappropriate, Phil suggests having an open house for the holiday. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron host a costume party, but must also field questions from Lily about her birth mom.

The Houstons: On Our Own (9pm, Lifetime) - In the opener of this new series following Whitney Houston's family in the aftermath of the singer's death, the family comes together for Mother's Day. In a 9:30 episode, Pat becomes concerned about Bobbi Kristina's choices and the amount of time she's spending with Nick. Adrienne reviews.

Nashville (10pm, ABC) - Rayna focuses on her family and discovers the depth of the financial problems she and Teddy face, while Juliette tries to tempt Deacon with a contract offer. Also, Juliette's mom comes back into her life.

American Horror Story: Asylum (10pm, FX) - An exorcist visits Briarcliff to help a troubled boy, and Sister Jude reveals a disturbing secret.

Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - Casey faces pressure to cover for a cop's son, who was responsible for a drunken-driving accident that left a teenager paralyzed. Meanwhile, Severide ignores his doctor's warnings that his neck injury may never heal if he doesn't seek treatment.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Return of 'Suburgatory' and 'American Horror Story'

Arrow (8pm, CW) - Laurel is targeted by the violent Chinese Triad and by ruthless mercenary China White, while Oliver is asked to take over his family's company.

World Without End (8pm, Reelz) - A miniseries based on the best selling fantasy novel by Ken Follett.

The Neighbors (8:30pm, ABC) - Marty and Debbie help Larry and Jackie's kids, Reggie Jackson and Dick Butkus, get ready for their first day of school with humans. But when an anti-bullying tactic goes awry, the Bird-Kersees grow frustrated with their neighbors' parenting advice.

Nova: Forensics on Trial (9pm, UNC-TV) - An examination of modern forensic science, which is a far cry from what's presented on crime dramas. (We're looking at you, "CSI.") Few established scientific standards, no central oversight and poor regulation of examiner shave led to many wrongful convictions.

Suburgatory (9:30pm, ABC) - In the Season 2 premiere, Tessa (Jane Levy, right) comes back to the suburbs after spending the summer with her grandmother in New York City, where she discovered her mother's musical talents.

American Horror Story: Asylum (10pm, FX) - In the second season premiere, the evils of Briarcliff Manor, a notorious insane asylum, are exposed. This is a totally separate story with different characters than we got in Season 1. Jessica Lange returns this season but doesn't play the same character.  

Nashville (10pm, ABC) - Teddy's run for office requires a background check, which exposes shocking family secrets. Meanwhile, Coleman discovers that Lamar is ready to battle him, and Juliette makes a keen observation about Deacon.

Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - Severide is still consumed with guilt over Andy Darden's death, and his remorse is only intensified when he learns that Darden's widow also blames him for the tragedy.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Nashville' and 'Chicago Fire' among big premieres

Arrow (8pm, CW) - A new drama about a billionaire playboy, Oliver Queen, who becomes a vigilante after being shipwrecked for five years on a remote island. In tonight's pilot, Oliver is rescued and creates the persona of Arrow, an expert archer determined to fight evil in his beloved city. Adrienne reviews.

Nature: Siberian Tiger Quest (8pm, UNC-TV) - In the Season 31 premiere, biolgist Chris Morgan travels to the forests of eastern Russia to meet wildlife filmmaker Sooyong Park, who recorded endangered Siberian tigers in their natural habitat.

Nova: Secrets of the Viking Sword (9pm, UNC-TV) - In the Season 40 premiere, the secrets behind the design and construction of the Vikings' Ulfberht sword, which was made between A.D. 800-1000.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Two new episodes tonight. In the first, Lily's first day at kindergarten is marred by a scuffle with a little boy, which results in a confrontation for Mitchell and Cameron with the boy's lesbian parents. In the second episode, Phil goes in for a vasectomy, and Jay and Gloria debate the merits of learning their baby's gender. Why two episodes tonight? To give the best possible lead-in for ABC's new drama, "Nashville." Which you should totally watch.

Nashville (10pm, ABC) - In this excellent new ABC drama, country music legend Rayna (Connie Britton, right) fights to stay in the spotlight while a younger singer tries to usurp her power. In tonight's premiere episode, Rayna's record label asks her to open for the rising star, Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere, right). Full review.

Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - From "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf, a new drama following the firefighters, paramedics and rescue squad of Chicago Firehouse 51. Tonight, a fire claims the life of a team member, and firefighters point fingers at one another. Adrienne reviews.

Nova scienceNow (10pm, UNC-TV) - Season 6 has David Pogue examining the evolutionary roots of those traits that separate humans from other species, and also investigating what may have happened to Neanderthals.

Paranormal Witness (10pm, Syfy) - In North Carolina, a man claims to have seen an apparition of a red-haired girl running across his backyard. Also, a creature with 14-inch feet is tracked to a cabin in the woods of Ohio.

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