Betty White: America's Golden Girl (8pm, TV Guide Network) - A look at the life and career of Betty White, including her marriage to Allen Ludden, her years on "The Golden Girls," and the fan-driven campaign that led to her hosting "Saturday Night Live."

Sarah Palin's Alaska (9pm, TLC) - It's the debut of Sarah Palin: Reality Star. In the first episode of Palin's new reality series, the former Alaska governor goes salmon fishing with her family, and she and Todd visit Denali National Park. Maybe at some point we check out that famous view of Russia from her house. We didn't get an advance copy of the show, so we have no review. But there are plenty of them out there, like this one (Time magazine), or this one (LA Times), or this one (The New Yorker). You can also check out these photos from the show.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Jimmy returns from Chicago to help Nucky in the escalating war with his rivals, but is given a rude welcome by agent Val Alden.

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - Gaby and Carlos learn that the Sanchezes, who are raising their biological daughter Grace, are illegal immigrants. Bree learns some of Keith's family secrets over Thanksgiving dinner with his parents (John Schneider and Nancy Travis).

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Luc's charismatic (and sexy) mother tries to play matchmaker for a reluctant Nora, and even sparks a little heat of her own with Justin. This episode is directed by Matthew Rhys (Kevin).

Bored to Death (10pm, HBO) - In the second season finale, Jonathan (Jason Schwartzman) asks Drake for help in catching Ray's (Zach Galifianakis) stalker before the Broooklyn Comic Con, and George (Ted Danson) stands up for his principles at the magazine.

The Walking Dead (10pm, AMC) - Against his better judgement, Rick heads back to Atlanta to recover his cache of guns and ammo left behind when the zombies dragged him off that poor horse (RIP, horsie). He also, for some reason, hopes to retrieve the violent bigot left behind during the escape. I'm assuming at least part of him will be where they left him, right?

BAFTA/Los Angeles Awards (8pm, TV Guide Network) - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts will televise for the first time in the U.S. Betty White will receive the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy.

Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - The 21st Treehouse of Horror episode (which didn't run last Sunday on Halloween?!) includes three haunting tales, including one in which Lisa falls for a vampire (voiced by Daniel Radcliffe) and another in which Marge and Homer's romantic second honeymoon is spoiled by a castaway (voiced by Hugh Laurie).

Sherlock (9pm, UNC-TV) - The final installment this season finds Holmes challenged by a deranged bomber who straps his devices onto innocent people before having them call the detective with a series of difficult mysteries to solve in order to gain their freedom. Mysteries include a 20-year-old murder and a case involving a lost painting worth millions of pounds.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky wields his influence at the National Republican Convention in Chicago, where he asks an old acquaintance to help him with a sudden crisis in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Van Alden bristles at his wife's request for an unorthodox procedure.

Keep reading for info on "Dexter," "Luther," "Walking Dead," "Eastbound & Down," and more.

Bermuda Triangle Exposed (8pm, TLC) - A TLC special explores what's beneath the Bermuda Triangle. Then at 9pm, "Return to the Bermuda Triangle" gives another look at the mysterious area in the Atlantic Ocean where a number of boats and aircraft have purportedly disappeared without a trace. This one includes footage ofa  dive expedition in the area.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - NASCAR senior vice president Steve Phelps (left) works undercover with a pit crew and with a ground's crew preparing for the Daytona 500. Here's more on Phelps' appearance on the show from Sporting News.

Sherlock: A Study in Pink (9pm, UNC-TV) - This witty "Masterpiece Mystery" series reimagines the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sleuth as a "high-functioning sociopath" (Benedict Cumberbatch) in modern-day London who draws Afghanistan war vet Watson (Martin Freeman) into his orbit when they're paired together as potential flatmates by a mutual acquaintance. The pair's first case involves suicides that stump Inspector Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and a mysterious man who calls himself Sherlock's "arch-enemy."

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter must deal with his unwanted conspirator while wondering if Rita's death and Harrison's exposure to it may have had a subconscious impact on the infant. Meanwhile, Quinn's suspension frees him up to look further into Dexter's background and possible involvement with the Trinity Killer case.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky blames a recent robbery on the boardwalk on Lucky Luciano, who is also accused by Arnold Rothstein of being distracted from his current assignment. Also, Margaret benefits from her new relationship with Nucky, and Jimmy hatches a plan to give Johnny Torrio the upper hand in his escalating feud with Charlie Sheridan over Chicago's Greektown.

Luther (10pm, BBC America) - I hope everyone is watching this riveting British crime series (only six episodes) starring Idris Elba. Tonight, a sniper is targeting police officers, but his motive is unclear. Also, Alice reveals what she knows about Madsen's arrest and threatens to let Zoe in on Luther's secret.

Bored to Death (10pm, HBO) - A poet-limo driver and his wife need Jonathan's help to shore up their relationship, and newly successful Ray (Zach Galifianakis) has a meeting with Kevin Bacon.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (8pm, ABC) - The man who created the "Move to the Groove" dance program to help combat childhood obesity gets help rebuilding his family home. Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, Tony Dovolani, Chelsie Hightower, and Anna Trebunskaya from "Dancing with the Stars" help out.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter catches a mysterious woman (Julia Stiles, right) who may have witnessed him in the act of killing a serial killer who was also her captor. Deb has a frightening experience with a murder suspect in the Santa Muerte homicides, and Quinn uncovers more striking similarities between Kyle Butler and Dexter Morgan.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Failing to get an audience with Nucky, who is preoccupied with the upcoming St Patrick's Day festivities, Margaret goes to Van Alden with a tip about secret shipments of beer. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Jimmy takes care of his girl, who was brutally attacked by gangsters in revenge for Capone's attempts to take over their territory. A preview of tonight's episode.

Rubicon (9pm, AMC) - In the season finale, Will finally discovers the missing link between Truxton and Hadas' death, and Katherine learns the real truth behind her husband's suicide. No word yet on whether AMC will pick this up for a second season.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - In the Season 4 finale a surprising opportunity rears its head for both Don and Peggy, leaving them with life-altering decisions to make. Michael Auisello over at EW (for now) is worried that a major character will attempt suicide tonight. Ack! 

Luther (10pm, BBC America) - A new series starring Idris Elba (Stringer Bell from "The Wire") as a detective who investigates a seemingly perfect double murder while also trying to win back his wife, who has already moved on. Adrienne has a review.

Bored to Death (10:30pm, HBO) - A professor (F. Murray Abraham) in a financial bind asks Jonathan to retrieve an item of great value. George panics when his new employers demand that he take a drug test, and Ray's comic book succeeds beyond his expectations.

Here's a look inside this past weekend's episode of "Boardwalk Empire," and one of the most powerful scenes from the series to date. Chalky White (played by "The Wire's" Michael Kenneth Williams) interrogates the Grand Cyclops of the Atlantic City KKK to find out who lynched a young man who worked for him. Chalky tells the Cyclops a story about his father, a carpenter.
 

Click below for other scenes from Episode 4.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The CEO of DirecTV works undercover at his company and discovers that employees are spending their own money for a vital piece of work equipment. Gee. Wonder what that's like...

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - The exiled Jimmy makes the rounds with Al Capone in Chicago, though the two budding gangsters don't always agree on methods. Also, Lucky Luciano finds a surprise on a visit to Jimmy's apartment and Chalky White (Michael Kenneth Williams, right) tries to solve a murder.

Rubicon (9pm, AMC) - Believe it or not, last week's "Rubicon" had pulse-pounding action and suspsense. There are only two episodes left counting tonight's, in which API works with the FBI and CIA to stop a terrorist strike. Also, Kale Ingram turns to an unlikely source to try to keep Katherine out of harm's way. And we assume Will is now sleeping with one eye open.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Dexter hires a nanny to free up his time to stalk murder suspects and potential victims. There are some really stunning moments in this episode, especially in the last 20 minutes. Don't miss!

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - Is Kitty ready to move on after Robert's death? I mean, it's been two whole weeks. Tonight she meets a handsome handyman played by Jeremy Davidson. Also, the family plans a surprise birthday party for Sarah, but Luc is the one surprised when he learns her real age.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Don encounters an old friend while coping with disastrous events at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Also tonight, Sally (Kiernan Shipka, left) tries to get closer to Betty and her stepfather Henry. The words, "Betty, please be nice" jump to mind. After tonight, only one more episode this season.

Bored to Death (10pm, HBO) - The S&M case comes back to haunt Jonathan when he's kidnapped by a pair of thugs looking for the dungeon's computer hard drive. George (Ted Danson) gets some bad news from his urologist, but springs into action to help Ray (Zach Galifianakis) after getting the ransom call from Jonathan.

If you need to catch up on the fall season's best new drama, HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" video recaps are the way to go.

Click below to check out some recaps and clips from last week's Episode 3 and also previews of this week's Episode 4.

"Boardwalk Empire" airs on HBO on Sunday nights at 9pm.

It's not exactly going out on a limb to proclaim an HBO series executive-produced by Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter ("The Sopranos") and starring Steve Buscemi to be "wonderful." But really, it is. It is so wonderful.

The Academy Award-winning Scorsese even directed the first episode of "Boardwalk Empire," which premieres tonight, and you can tell. I've watched the first several episodes and the show so far feels like one long, delicious Scorsese film in serial form. There's beautiful cinematography, superb performances, and brutal, unflinching violence.

It's perhaps inevitable that "Boardwalk" be compared to "The Sopranos," given all the production and casting connections, plus the subject matter of New Jersey gangsters. But it has a decidedly more epic feel, in part because the backdrop --  Prohibition -- is the genesis of organized crime as we came to know it in movies like "Godfather" and "Goodfellas," and yes, in "The Sopranos."

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Tonight is the Martin Scorsese-directed debut of HBO's new drama set in Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition. Steve Buscemi (left) plays Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who controls the booze going through the town. Read our review and make a date to tune in.

Great Food Truck Race (9pm, Food) - In tonight's season finale, not only do we find out of Grill 'Em All can beat the undefeated and seemingly undefeatable Nom Nom Truck for the top prize, but also learn officially if Durham's Only Burger truck won the network's online food truck contest.

The Gates (9pm, ABC) - Two new back-to-back episodes end out the first season (the show is currently waiting to hear if they'll get picked up for a second). In the first episode, Buckley and Vanessa make a decision that has ramifications for the entire community. At 10pm, the Monohans prepare to leave The Gates, but Charlie complicates things by running away with Andie. Also, the Radcliffes persue Devon, who has the means to destroy their entire race.

Fantasia for Real (10pm, VH1) - Fantasia's reality show gets even more real in the second season. In the opener, Fantasia has everyone moved out of her house and Aunt Bunny confronts her about tabloid rumors concerning her love life.

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Long before we see "Game of Thrones," HBO will debut the highly-pedigreed "Boardwalk Empire." This one stars Steve Buscemi and the pilot is directed by Martin Scorsese (who is also one of the show's producers). "Boardwalk" is written by Terence Winter, an Emmy-winning writer of "Sopranos." It's set in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, and Buscemi plays a crime boss and politician who runs the town. "Boardwalk Empire" debuts in September.