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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.

What to Watch on Tuesday: The first Rudolph sighting!

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (8pm, CBS) - The season's first broadcast network sighting of Rudolph! Burl Ives narrates this animated musical classic, first telecast in 1964.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - The National Invention Convention Extravaganza welcomes submissions to compete for a cash prize, so Burt teams with a neighbor to make flavored yogurts and Jimmy and Sabrina work on a better baby mop. Andrew Dice Clay guest stars as himself.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Crazy times for some 'Parenthood' couples: a frazzled Kristina and Adam put Max's safety in danger, Crosby and Jasmine try to make sense of their complicated relationship, and Sarah and Mark consider their future. Also, Julia puts some distance between herself and Zoe.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A classroom discovers the body of a murdered young woman in place of a medical-school cadaver, and Megan enlists a prize student to help solve the case.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - In part one of a two-part Season 4 finale, Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

Victoria Secret Fashion Show (10pm, CBS) - Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 perform as scantily clad supermodels prance down the runway.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Prayer for a Perfect Season' on HBO

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - A Navy lieutenant is murdered by forced overhydration, and Gibbs meets Ducky's new love, played by Cheryl Ladd.

Prayer for a Perfect Season (9pm, HBO) - A look at the 2010-11 boys' basketball season at St. Patrick's High School in Elizabeth, N.J. The documentary follows Kevin Boyle and his players on t heir trek towards a climactic, winner-take-all showdown against archrival St. Anthony's of Jersey City. The film includes comments from players and coaches.

Frontline: Death by Fire (9pm, UNC-TV) - Frontline examines the case of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in 2004 in Texas for the arson deaths of his three children. Included here is new science that indicates the fire may not have been an arson.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A famous equestrienne who ran a vocational program for prison inmates is murdered, and the prime suspect is a convicted felon and former drug addict (Crystal Bowersox). Meanwhile, Megan's ex-husband is upset to learn that she took Lacey to a crime scene, but Megan becomes equally peeved when she finds out that Lacey is being dragged along on her father's vacation with his new girlfriend.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - SAMCRO must put off an important vote to deal with an external threat.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Bemoaning the state of manhood

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - A murder investigation of a Coast Guard officer leads to a Lebanese family seeking asylum in the U.S.

Man Up! (8:30pm, ABC) - Three men in their thirties navigate -- and bemoan the state of -- modern manhood. It's not good, but it's not as bad as Tim Allen's bemoaning of modern manhood at 8pm. Here's more on tonight's premiere.

Frontline: Lost in Detention (9pm, UNC-TV) - Maria Hinojosa reports on U.S. immigration policies since President Obama took office. Included: the record number of deportations (about double the rate of the Bush years); claims that families have been unfairly separated; Republican criticism; and the growing backlash among Latino voters.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Segments include a profile of NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West and his battle with depression, a report on obsessive runners, and revisiting a 2008 story on sports in polygamist communities.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Adam and Crosby try to impress Cee Lo Green (in a cameo) with their new studio and Drew takes steps to advance things with Amy.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - Megan clashes with a seasoned arson investigator and complaints about the situation lead to more uneasiness between her and Kate.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - SAMCRO deals with the fallout from a death threat against Tara.

What to Watch on Tuesday: The end of Prohibition!

Prohibition (8pm, UNC-TV) - In the conclusion to this three-part documentary series, Ken Burns looks at the factors that led to the end of Prohibition, including the criminalization of alcohol which fed large profits into the coffers of criminal organizations and turned gangsters such as Al Capone into celebrities. Also, wealthy Pauline Sabine, who encouraged the repeal of the 18th Amendment and brought together women of all classes who supported her position.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The team is surprised to find a connection between the murder of a Navy lieutenant and McGee's grandmother.

Viking Wilderness (9pm, Animal Planet) - A new series tracking wildlife in remote parts of northern Europe beings with musk oxen butting heads to woo females; wolves and bears fighting over an elk carcass, and bears brawling for territorial rights.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Nick lands a date with an attractive coworker (Lake Bell), but then Jess accidentally walks in on him naked, making his self-confidence plummet to an all-time low.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt flashes back to a decades-old kidnapping story when the ponytailed drifter (Sean Bridgers) who was involved pays the Chances an unexpected visit.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Zeke lands a commercial, while Camille ponders her own achievements. Also, Crosby and Adam don't see eye-to-eye over a parenting issue, and Drew's first date goes awry.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A young nanny is killed in a hit-and-run accident, and her 5-year-old charge, who requires medication, is kidnapped. Bud's interrogation of the prime suspect in the crime takes an unfortunate turn that puts him in jeopardy.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'New Girl' adds new roommate

Take a deep breath. No new premieres tonight, but still plenty of fresh episodes.

Ringer (8pm, CW) - Bridget discovers a possible clue that could lead to Siobhan's killer, and uncovers intriguing information about Andrew.

Frontline (9pm, UNC-TV) - The story of the Ground Zero Mosque is told from the perspective of Sharif El-Gamal, the real estate developer behind it, as well as the victims' relatives and anti-Islam activists who oppose it.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - This new sitcom opened to gangbuster ratings last week, which is cool. I just want Zooey Deschanel's character to be a little less totally helpless, so I'm hoping some tweaking begins tonight (Nerdy does not have to equal stupid, okay writers? Okay.). Tonight, the guys help Jess get her stuff out of her ex's apartment, and we meet Winston (Lamorne Morris), an old roommate who returns from playing basketball overseas and moves back into the loft. The Damon Wayans Jr character is out (you can find him over at "Happy Endings" on ABC, Wednesday nights at 9:30).

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Sabrina can't keep her family hidden any longer after Burt learns a secret about them, so she introduces the Chances to her father (Stephen Root).

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Amber enjoys her independence while Sarah tries to maintain a connection to her daughter. Also, Jasmine wants to start datint but wonders about her role in the family (hint: You didn't marry Crosby so you aren't in the family!).

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - Carrie works with a young boy who witnesses a murder to see if he can lead the police to the killer.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A millionaire's new trophy wife is killed during a family deer-hunting expedition, and Megan immediately suspects and accuses the husband, which leads him to use his influence to get Megan pulled from the case.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Glee,' 'Biggest Loser,' 'NCIS' (and others) return

Glee (8pm, Fox) - In the Season 3 premiere, the glee kids are depressed following their disappointing showing at Regionals, so Will assigns them a project to get them back on track. Also, Sue Sylvester is running for Congress.

Biggest Loser (8pm, NBC) - For the Season 12 premiere, new contestants are grouped by age and must choose their trainer. Tennis star Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince join Bob Harper to make up the trio of trainers.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In the ninth season opener, Tony's secret assignment for the SECNAV leads to an NCIS agent's death and leaves Tony and Gibbs to solve the mystery of how the tragedy occurred.

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - Harry Connick Jr will perform on tonight's results show. A dancer will be eliminated.

NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm, CBS) - In the Season 3 opener, the team searches for Hetty in Romania, and Callen learns something new about his past.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - After a bad breakup, goofy Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel) moves in with three single guys. Is it as good as we all want it to be?

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - In the second season premiere, Jimmy is surprised to learn that he was once a talented singer until an accident involving a golf club shattered his dreams, so he enlists his family to help him get his creative juices flowing again. Pop singer Greyson Chance guest stars as a teenage Jimmy.

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - A new show about a former detective (Poppy Montgomery) with a flawless memory consults on homicide cases. In the opener, Carrie helps New York police investigate her neighbor's murder.  Adrienne's take.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 2 premiere, Megan's investigation into the death of a middle-aged man whose car plunged over an embankment leads her to a "Desperate Housewives" type cul-de-sac that's loaded with suspects.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Jaime Pressly guests on 'Raising Hope'

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - Performances by Adele and Michael Bolton, and someone is eliminated. The 8pm show is a recap -- don't fall for it!

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - Burt and Virginia think the marriage of a neighboring couple (Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee) is in trouble when Hope's baby monitor transmits their conversations. (Note: Pressly played Joy on "My Name is Earl" and Suplee played Earl's brother Randy). Meanwhile, Hope and Maw Maw take part in Howdy's Market commercial competition with a rival store.

Frontline: Kill/Capture (9pm, UNC-TV) - An examination of the U.S. war strategy in Afghanistan, featuring remarks from Gen. David Petraeus (USA), the USFOR-A commander, and his commanders. The report also travels into the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region to meet Taliban militia leaders and the U.S. Special Forces who are targeting them.

The Voice (10pm, NBC) - Tonight begins part 1 the battles in which coaches pit two of their team members against each other in a duet which ultimately whittles the teams down to four each. Reba McEntire, Monica, Sia Furler, and Adam Blackstone serve as advisors to the coaches. Like that this is down to one hour, but not sure about the 10 p.m. timeslot.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - The firm defends an adultery website owner, the prime suspect in the murder of one of the site's users. Meanwhile, Alicia confronts Kalinda about her one-night stand with Peter, which prompts Kalinda to consider leaving the firm.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - The death of a homicide detective hits close to home for the team, and Megan turns to her estranged mom, Judge Joan Hunt (Joanna Cassidy), for help with the case.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'The Voice' is calling

Black in Latin America: Cuba, The Next Revolution (8pm, UNC-TV) - A tour of Cuba explores its culture, religion, politics, and music, and how they are linked to slave labor imported to work in the sugar industry during the 19th century. Also examined, race and racism since the 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - A special 90-minute episode that focuses on the music of Lady Gaga. Can it be worse than last week? They'll try!

The Voice (9pm, NBC) - As much as NBC has hyped this show, in which singers battle for a recording contract, it better be a hit. Tonight is part one of the blind auditions. Singers are hidden from view and judged solely on their voice. Coaches include Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. Hosted by Carson Daly and from the same producers who brought you 'Big Brother' and 'Survivor.' You can watch a preview of the show -- it actually looks pretty good!

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - Someone is eliminated, but not before performances from New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and 'American Idol' castoff Pia Toscano.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - Jake Harris learns how to drive the Cornelia Marie, and a dangerous situation unfolds aboard the Wizard as a crew mate gets caught in the line.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt and Virginia sleep-train Hope, and Jimmy's new girlfriend introduces him to a strange beverage that takes him on a frightening trip.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A magazine editor is found dead in her mansion, and Megan attends a social event to confront a suspect.

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