How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Futuristic doppelgangers of Barney and Ted try to persuade them to attend a Robots vs. Westerns competition. Meanwhile, Marshall and Robin engage in a dance-off.

The Following (9pm, Fox) - Ryan and Parker attempt to circumvent Nick in order to continue their search. Also, Joe demands that Ryan reveal Claire's whereabouts to him, and past followers return.

Bates Motel (10pm, A&E) - The first episode of a new series chronicling the teenage years of Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) from Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho." Tonight, Norma (Vera Farmiga, aka Mother) buys a motel.

Deception (10pm, NBC) - In the first season finale, Edward has revenge on his mind as he faces a tough decision about his wife. At the same time, new information leads to the reopening of Vivian's murder case.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - A DVD is thought to be haunted when people start to die after viewing it, and when Castle mistakenly watches the DVD, he fears for his own safety.

Lost Girl (10pm, Syfy) - Bo takes on her ultimate challenge, unaware that she's putting others at risk. Meanwhile, her friends face an unthinkable decision.

Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - A new series in which adults go up against Boy Scouts in challenges based on the Boy Scout Handbook. Look for our story later this week on Will Fleming, a Raleigh Eagle Scout (and a senior at Broughton High School) who is one of the Scouts featured in the series. Will has a major part in next Monday's episode.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - In the last episode featuring Larry Hagman, Bobby (Patrick Duffy) and J.R. (Hagman) retaliate in the wake of a takeover of Ewing Energies. Elsewhere, a clash between cousins leads to a winner-take-all car race.

The Following (9pm, Fox) - With the help of his lawyer, Carroll makes a convincing argument that he should be moved to another facility (that should go off without a hitch). Meanwhile, Emma and Joey meet up with one of Roderick's men, unaware that he harbors a secret.

90210 (9pm, CW) - Watch it while you can because the CW is not ordering another season of this one. (I can't believe it lasted this long, to be honest.) Tonight, Liam plans to open a surf shop for women but ends up mixing business with pleasure when he gets involved with an investor.

The Staircase (10pm, Sundance) - Chapter 9 of the 10-part series recounting the death of Kathleen Peterson of Durham, and the conviction of her husband Mike Peterson for her murder. Tonight's installment is a postscript to the original 8-part documentary. This never-before-televised installment revisits Peterson, his children and his attorney David Rudolf in 2011 as they prepare to ask Judge Orlando Hudson for a new trial. More details about "The Staircase: Last Chance".

Deception (10pm, NBC) - Robert begins to doubt Joanna's story, so he flies her mother to New York in hopes of uncovering the truth. At the same time, Joanna does some digging into Julian's girlfriend, while Mia offers to donate her bone marrow to Haverstock.

The Carrie Diaries (8pm, CW) - Carrie lies and cancels plans with her family in order to spend more time with Sebastian. Meanwhile, Maggie and Walt can't get past their opposing views on sex, and Larissa wants Carrie's handbag to take center stage in a photo shoot.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Barney encourages Ted to continue dating his much younger girlfriend, while Robin adjusts to the powerful dynamic of wearing an engagement ring.

The Following (9pm, Fox) - In this new drama from Kevin Williamson ("Scream," "The Vampire Diaries"), Kevin Bacon (left) plays a former FBI agent called out of retirement to track down an escaped serial killer whom he originally caught years ago. It's pretty bloody and violent, but also scary and full of suspense. Here's my full review of "The Following."

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - Michelle and Fanny have financial problems, which they need to remedy quickly.

Deception (10pm, NBC) - Joanna develops a bond with Samantha and becomes closer to Julian.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - The founder of an adult video franchise featuring college coeds is killed, so Castle and Beckett probe his personal life for clues.

Lost Girl (10pm, Syfy) - Dyson's new partner could mean trouble for Bo, who can't shake a feeling of darkness as she follows Kenzi underground to help her pal search for a missing childhood friend.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Two hours of "Bones" tonight. In the first, a professional ballroom dancer is killed before her audition for a reality TV dance competition. In the second, an archaeologist with a dubious reputation is murdered soon after making an important discovery.

The Carrie Diaries (8pm, CW) - A new series that serves as a prequel to "Sex in the City," featuring 16-year-old Carrie Bradshaw (AnneSophia Robb, left) entering her junior year of high school and struggling to deal with her mother's death. Things begin to look up for her when she starts an internship in Manhattan. Based on a series of books by Candace Bushnell. Adrienne reviews.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Robin insists that Barney seek her father's permission to marry her before they announce their engagement.

Being Human (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 3 opener, Aidan resurfaces to find the vampire community has changed a great deal, while Sally struggles to free herself from limbo. Also, Josh and Nora stand up to Ray, and at the same time a new threat comes looking for them in Boston.

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - Michelle returns to town and gets Truly as a roommate. Meanwhile, the girls head back to school and become enamored with two talented new students.

Deception (10pm, NBC) -As Joanna tries to figure out what really happened the night Vivian died, some people point the finger at Edward. At the same time, Julian's grief over his sister's death leads to self-destructive behavior.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - A promising DJ is murdered at an album release party for a fading pop star, and the investigation takes Castle and Beckett inside the city's music industry.

Miss America (9pm, ABC) - Brooke Burke-Charvet and Chris Harrison are the hosts for the 92nd pageant, airing live from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Your Miss North Carolina is Arlie Honeycutt (right) from Garner. Arlie is a graduate of Enloe High School and attends East Carolina University. A special edition of "20/20" airing at 8 looks at the history of the Miss America competition and profiles the competitors as they go from state beauty queens to national contenders.

Pit Boss (9pm, Animal Planet) - Shorty mulls opening a kennel, but the idea doesn't go over well with the staff. Also, Mikey has a difficult time at a nightclub gig in Los Angeles.

Deception (10pm, NBC) - If you missed the debut of NBC's answer to "Revenge," here's a second chance to try it out.

Wedding Band (10pm, TBS) - A rock star keeps company with the band, but they have to contain and restrain the wild rocker, particularly when he joins the band at a Sweet 16 party.

Austin City Limits (10pm, UNC-TV) - The Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela perform.

Antiques Roadshow (8pm, UNC-TV) - Part one of Season 17 begins in Corpus Christi, Texas, where a million-dollar discovery is made: an oil painting created by an 18-year-old Diego Rivera in 1904.

Switched at Birth (8pm, ABC Family) - In the second season opener, a newly wealthy Angelo buys expensive presents for everyone, and John and Kathryn contemplate entering the political arena.

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - Dallas businessman Sean Lowe (from a previous "Bachelorette" season) looks for another chance at love in Season 17. In the opener, Sean meets 26 female contenders and seven are sent home.

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - The second half of season one has Michelle readjusting to life in Las Vegas, where she finds work as a magician's assistant.

The Mob Doctor (9pm, Fox) - In the series finale, Grace's world is falling apart when her family's in danger and the FBI's ready to make a move.

The Staircase (10pm, Sundance) - The acclaimed French documentary about the trial of Michael Peterson for the murder of his wife Kathleen is broken into eight parts to air on Sundance. After the eight original episodes air, two new installments will air (early March) featuring developments in Peterson's case. In tonight's first part, executive Kathleen Peterson is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, and her devastated writer husband, Michael, is accused of killing her. You can also watch the first episode at the Sundance website. Jean-Xavier de Lestrade directed.

Deception (10pm, NBC) - A new series about a detective who keeps her job a secret as she reenters the lives of a wealthy family to investigate the mysterious death of her childhood friend. Adrienne reviews.

I've only seen a minute of "Revenge" and yet it's pretty clear "Deception" (10 tonight, NBC) is reminiscent of that hit ABC show (at least the "Revenge" of the first season; I hear its lost its way this season). Even the name is an echo; there's plenty of deception in getting revenge, no?

That's not necessarily a strike against "Deception," since few shows reinvent a genre. It's all about execution. By that measure, after screening three episodes, I'd say "Deception" has potential, mostly because of the cast.

When it opens we meet Vivian Bowers, but just briefly. Next thing you know she's dead from a drug overdose. Turns out she was the troubled heiress to a pharmaceutical fortune made by a shady family. Before all that, she was besties with Joanna Locasto (Meagan Good), who is the daughter of the former family maid, before the two had a falling out. Now Joanna is a cop; she hasn't seen the family for years.