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.

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - It's back. California winemaker Ben Flajnik got rejected last season, so he's ordering up more manufactured public romance (and fabulous free trips!). One of the hopeful bachelorettes is Emily (right), a 27-year-old PhD student at UNC-Chapel Hill, so we'll pay attention for as long as she's on the show. You know, for the news value.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Marshall visits his father's grave to carry on their tailgating tradition. Also, Barney and Ted open a bar and Robin fills in for a drunk news anchor.

2 Broke Girls (8:30pm, CBS) - Caroline becomes obsessed with collecting coupons and discovers the secret ingredient in Max's cupcakes.

It's a Brad Brad World (10pm, Bravo) -  The best part of "The Rachel Zoe Project" now has his own show. This reality series follows the adventures of Zoe's onetime assistant, Brad Goreski, as he embarks on a solo career -- with a limited budget and no assistant.

Rock Center with Brian Williams (10pm, NBC) - Harry Smith reports on boom farmland real estate. Also, the dangers of lobster diving, an interview with "Saturday Night Live" comics Fred Armisen and Darrell Hammond, and the process of cleaning Times Square after New Year's Eve.

Celebrity Wife Swap (10pm, ABC) - I wish I was making this up. Organized actress Tracey Gold swaps places with laid-back singer (i.e. "slob") Carnie Wilson in the first episode of this new reality show in which the matriarchs of two celebrity families swap spouses, kids and homes for a week.