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What to Watch on Tuesday: Peter Sagal, a Harley and the Constitution

Hart of Dixie (8pm, CW) - In the second season finale, Zoe plans a New York City vacation and encounters a medical emergency on the plane. Elsewhere, Lemon tries to get Glorianna to perform at the Rammer Jammer.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - A Department of Defense investigator probes the team's response to the Bodnar case that involves the murders of Ziva's father and Vance's wife.

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal (9pm, UNC-TV) - NPR's Peter Sagal ("Wait Wait Don't Tell Me") undertakes a cross-country motorcycle trip to explore the relevance of the Constitution in modern America, starting with federal power vs. states' rights. Among the issues explored: medical marijuana, gun control and health care.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess' father (Rob Reiner) visits at an inopportune time, forcing Nick to spend some alone time with him.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - I'm so glad this show has gotten better and better all season. Tonight, Mindy is upset by Casey's decision to spend a year in Haiti, so she tags along with a premed student she's mentoring to a frat party, where she runs into her ex-boyfriend Tom. Also -- and more importantly -- Danny and Jeremy try to steal Morgan back from the midwives.

Awkward (10pm, MTV) - Jenna has second thoughts after Matty moves in. (In other news, I have missed a crucial episode!)

Chopped (10pm, Food) - Four mothers who are not professional chefs compete. For appetizers, they must break down an uncommon protein and incorporate coffee into their dishes.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A plane crashes in Philadelphia after a passenger opens fire, and the entire team pitch in to work the disaster. With the city's main power grid affected by the crash, Megan must conduct autopsies in between blackouts, and during one of them, a body goes missing.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 30-for-30 relives '83 NFL draft with 'Elway to Marino'

Hart of Dixie (8pm, CW) - Brick's love life suffers after a secret about him gets out. Meanwhile, Zoe tries to share her feelings, but she has bad timing, and George looks after Tansy's reckless brothers.

30 for 30: Elway to Marino (8pm, ESPN) - A Ken Rodgers documentary chronicling the quarterback-rich 1983 NFL Draft. Hall of Famers John Elway and Dan Marino, who headed the record six QBs selected in the first round, look back on draft day events along with agent Marvin Demoff. Repeats at 9.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Tony and Ziva track her father's killer to Berlin and plot to avenge his death.

Frontline: The Retirement Gamble (10pm, UNC-TV) - An examination of retirement accounts, including the lack of uniformity in plans, which results in some workers paying much more than others. Also, the hidden fees that some 401(k) providers charge consumers.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - After a teenage girl is murdered in a mental institution, Megan and Tommy interview a seemingly sane young patient who claims that she saw the killer and that she was the actual target.

Girl Code (10:30pm, MTV) - Crushes, roommates and drinking are among the topics discussed in the opener of this new comedy series.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Memphis Soul' comes to the White House

Hart of Dixie (8pm, CW) - The townsfolk perform scenes from Shakespeare, and George and Zoe reluctantly agree to portray Romeo and Juliet.

In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul (8pm, UNC-TV) - A celebration of the Memphis soul music of the mid- to late-1960s. Performers include Alabama Shakes, William Bell, Steve Cropper, Ben Harper, Queen Latifah, Mavis Staples and Justin Timberlake. Sam Moore and Joshua Ledet are shown here performing "Soul Man" for the President and First Lady.

The Central Park Five (9pm, UNC-TV) - This acclaimed documentary by Sarah Burns examines a 1989 case in which five black and Latino teens were convicted of raping a Central Park jogger before the true perpetrator admitted to the crime.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Segments include a look at the role of soccer fans in Egypt's revolution and a chat with Miami Marlins president David Samson. Also, an interview with Christmas Abbott, the first woman to work on a NASCAR pit crew.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - The team search for the killer of a priest, an investigation that leads them to suspect a criminal informant from a previous case is responsible for this murder. Elsewhere, Agnes is determined to find her missing mom.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A fund manager on trial for defrauding a billion dollars is kidnapped as he is leaving court, despite being surrounded by security, and during the escape, a protester is killed by the getaway vehicle. Later, video surfaces of the captive being murdered, but there are questions about whether he is really dead.

What to Watch on Tuesday: An intense season finale for 'Justified'

History Detectives (8pm, UNC-TV) - Among items investigated by the detectives are a Kit Carson biography that may have belonged to his family members and a saddle linked to Hollywood stuntman Yakima Canutt.

The New Normal (9pm, NBC) - The baby is born in the one-hour season (and possibly series) finale.

Justified (10pm, FX) - In the intense Season 4 finale, Boyd and Ava are forced to move a body to save themselves, and Raylan's pregnant ex-wife Winona is threatened by the Detroit mob. I hope everything works out okay and the episode ends with Raylan (Timothy Olyphant, right) getting a haircut.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - McKenzie catches a break in a case that's near and dear to her heart when bullets found at the scene of a subway shooting match those used to kill her brother several years ago.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A murder victim's rabid neighbor bites Tommy, and after another rabies fatality, Megan calls on the new health commissioner to aid in their investigation.

Oprah: Where Are They Now? (10pm, OWN) - Omarosa discusses the death of her boyfriend, actor Michael Clarke Duncan. Also interviewed, Paul Michael Glaser from "Starsky and Hutch."

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Hell's Kitchen' serves up eleventh season

Pretty Little Liars (8pm, ABC Family) - Emily wants to help Spencer by proving her wrong, while Spencer researches Mona's stint in the sanitarium.

Hell's Kitchen (8pm, Fox) - The 11th season opens with 20 aspiring restaurateurs presenting signature dishes in Las Vegas, where they split into two teams to try to impress chef Gordon Ramsay (right).

Justified (10pm, FX) - The newly revealed Drew Thompson avoids capture as Raylan, Boyd and the Detroit mob race to find him.

Preacher's Daughters (10pm, Lifetime) - A new reality series about the lives of three teens whose parents are pastors. In tonight's opener, one girl questions the paternity of her daughter and another asks her parents for permission to start dating.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - Derek and Karen reach a turning point, so one of them makes a tough decision. Meanwhile, problems emerge in Jerry and Eileen's partnership, and complications arise at the "Hit List" debut a the Fringe Festival.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - After his son is gunned down, a New York City mob boss threatens revenge, and when an early suspect is found dead, Megan and her team begin to believe the carnage has just begun.

Cougar Town (10pm, TBS) - Bobby has a fling with a woman he meets at a superstore, and Jules spends time with her therapist after realizing her friends have been keeping secrets.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A Seth Rogen romance on 'The Mindy Project'?

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Ducky and Jimmy disappear while transporting a body from a crime scene.

Cult (9pm, CW) - A tech expert aids Jeff in his search for his brother. Meanwhile, Skye voices concern about hidden messages in the "Cult" TV show.

Parade's End (9pm, HBO) - In the opener of this five-part adaptation of Ford Madox Ford's novels set in early 20th-century England, aristocrat Christopher Tietjens (Benedict Cumberbatch from Masterpiece Theatre's "Sherlock") marries Sylvia, a scheming socialite who may or may not be pregnant with his child, but he vows to remain faithful despite falling for an attractive young suffragette named Valentine. Part two airs at 10 p.m. and subsequent installments air Wednesday and Thursday nights.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Mindy's reunion with an old crush, played by Seth Rogen (right), takes them down memory lane to the time they shared at Jewish summer camp, which just might lead to a rekindling of their adolescent romance.

The New Normal (9:30pm, NBC) - The gang wants to throw a baby shower for a reluctant Brian and David, who decide to donate all their baby gifts to an adoption agency.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - In this new drama, feathers are ruffled when a street cop (Theo James) is promoted to homicide detective. The series follows the cop's meteoric rise to becoming the youngest police commissioner in New York City's history, and the price he has to pay to achieve it. Chi McBride plays his partner and mentor. Adrienne has a review.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - In the conclusion of the two-part season premiere, Megan discovers why the serial killer targeted war veterans, but must keep the information to herself or risk the life of her daughter, who is being held hostage by the assassin.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A new drama for the CW, a new season for 'Body of Proof'

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - NCIS director Vance, while still mourning his wife's death, discovers devastating personal information that causes him to question most everything in his life.

Cult (9pm, CW) - The dark underworld of a popular TV show is explored in the opener of this new series following a journalist (Matt Davis) who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his brother. Adrienne reviews it.

After Newtown: Guns in America (9pm, UNC-TV) - A history of guns in America, beginning with the first European settlements in the New World. Also, the political battles that have erupted over gun-control initiatives, and the competing visions of national identity that guns and gun control represent.

College Basketball: UNC at Georgia Tech (9pm, WRAL) - You can watch the game here, but if you want to see the new episodes of "NCIS: Los Angeles" or "Vegas," you'll have to set your recorder for overnight.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - Mindy is offered a chance to deliver a medical report on the local TV news, and gets advice for appearing on camera from an unlikely source.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 3 premiere, it's months after Peter's death and Megan returns to work only to learn she's been teamed up with a detective with whom she has a past history. She, Det. Sullivan and his rookie partner are up against a serial killer who targets young war veterans. The personal stakes become higher after she gets a call from the killer and is told he's holding her teenage daughter. This is part one of a two-part story.

Justified (10pm, FX) - An old enemy causes trouble for Raylan.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - Tom and Julia must work with an unwanted collaborator. Meanwhile, Derek tries to win over Ronnie and an old pal helps Ivy move forward.

Holiday giveaway: Take home Dana Delany in 'Body of Proof'

Today's giveaway is the second season of Dana Delany's ABC hit "Body of Proof."

In "Body of Proof," Delany plays headstrong medical examiner Dr. Megan Hunt, who teams with police and other physicians to help solve medical mysteries and murders.

The 4-disc collection contains 20 episodes and a bunch of bonus features: an exploration of characters and their living spaces; a look at the bodies used in the show; a three-part look at stunt work on the show; a film showing how the crew blew up a house for the program without burning down the whole set; the fashions of stars and guest stars; a blooper reel; and webisodes.

If you'd like to win, send me an email by midnight tonight and you'll be in the drawing. Include your mailing address. I'll notify the winner on Monday but you won't get this before Christmas (silver lining: forget gifts -- it's yours to keep!). (NOTE: If you'd prefer to pick this up at our office in downtown Raleigh on Monday after 10 a.m. so you can have it for Christmas, please say that in the entry email.)

Read more here: http://blogs.newsobserver.com/tv/holiday-giveaway-the-final-season-of-hbos-entourage#storylink=cpy

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Justified' finale, Len Goodman explores Titanic legacy

Glee (8pm, Fox) - "Glee" returns to the schedule and with it, Blaine's older brother -- a hotshot (and hot) Hollywood actor played by Matthew Bomer ("White Collar").

Titanic with Len Goodman (8pm, UNC-TV) - The legacy of the Titanic is explored by "Dancing with the Stars" judge Len Goodman (left), who once worked as an apprentice welder for the company that built the ship. Goodman visits Belfast, where the Titanic was built, and Southampton, England, home to many of the dead. He also meets with descendants of passengers and crew.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - A slashed quota for crabs forces the captains to make choices about where to fish in the Season 8 premiere.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - A nervous Jess invites Russell to spend a weekend at the loft and he ends up getting along a little too well with the guys. Also, Winston starts working for a radio shock jock and meets Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (appearing as himself).

Justified (10pm, FX) - In tonight's Season 3 finale, Raylan (Timothy Olyphant, left) is raging after a friend's murder and goes after everyone he holds responsible, leading up to a final showdown with a surprising twist.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - The past comes back to haunt Megan in the Season 2 finale, when evidence in a homicide case points to a serial killer she helped convict.

Also tonight, Hope's serial killer mother is the focus of a tabloid TV show on "Raising Hope" (9:30pm, Fox).

What to Watch on Tuesday: Behind the myth of 'Billy the Kid'

Billy the Kid: American Experience (9pm, UNC-TV) - This one-hour documentary looks at the boy behind the myth of "Billy the Kid," who was born in New York City's slums to impoverished, Irish immigrant parents and became one of the most legendary outlaws in American history. Billy the Kid, aka Henry McCarty, was killed in 1881 by Lincoln County (New Mexico) sheriff Pat Garrett after escaping custody while awaiting his execution for the murder of the previous Lincoln County sheriff. The interesting profile includes remarks from Western historians and writers like Michael Wallis and Drew Gomber, and from former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson.

Shipping Wars (9pm, A&E) - In the opener of a new series following seven independent shippers who carry items traditional shippers won't handle, like a steel horse weighing 4000 pounds and a huge Venus flytrap. A second episode airs at 9:30.

Celebrity Wife Swap (9pm, ABC) - The laid-back bride-to-be of Flavor Flav trades places with rocker Dee Snider's wife.

The Game (10pm, BET) - Season 5 opens with Melanie grappling with Derwin's accusations that she had an abortion. Meanwhile, Malik and Tasha deal with a drunken Jenna and a wild night comes back to haunt Jason.

Tabatha Takes Over (10pm, Bravo) - In the Season 4 premiere, Tabatha Coffey tries to revamp a salon in Minneapolis, which has an uncontrollable staff and an immature proprietress.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Adam gets attention from a local newspaper and Crosby feels left out. Also, Amber tries to adapt to her new job and Sarah considers having another child.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A murder investigation strikes close to home when an undercover policeman is killed execution-style at a truck stop.

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