Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - In tonight's 90-minute series finale, titled "Always," the Taylors make a big decision about their future, including a surprising choice by Julie. Elsewhere, the Lions play in the state championship game. The championship game and the Christmastime setting allow for lots of familiar faces to return to Dillon for the sake of our closure. This episode is rated 4 Kleenexes (out of 4).

Whale Wars (9pm, Animal Planet) - The Royal New Zealand Navy ask the Shepherds to help them locate a missing Norwegian sailboat crew.

Betty Ford: The Real Deal (10pm, UNC-TV) - Produced by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, this documentary explores the life of influential first lady, Betty Ford, who passed away last week. It's narrated by award-winning actress Jane Alexander and features never before seen photos and film footage, plus interviews with Mrs. Ford, her four children and close friends; as well as interviews with presidential historians Michael Beschloss, Richard Norton Smith, and former White House photographer David Hume Kennerly.

Haven (10pm, Syfy) - In the Season 2 premiere, a duplicate Audrey Parker arrives in Haven amid a series of bizarre events that are similar to Biblical plagues.

The Soup Awards (10pm, E!) - Joel McHale honors unintentionally funny people and moments in pop culture.

Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings (10pm, IFC) - The guys do a spot for a California taxidermist.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - A decision is made about East Dillon's football program, and Coach Taylor receives an offer he can't refuse. Also, Riggins rethinks his future plans when an old flame returns to town.

Dateline NBC (9pm, NBC) - Dennis Murphy reviews the Casey Anthony case, but listings also say that Keith Morrison investigates the mysterious death of a student in North Carolina.

Whale Wars (9pm, Animal Planet) - The Bob Barker hunts for two boat crews lost during a dangerous mission. Also, the Gojira finds the whalers' refueling vessel.

Torchwood: Miracle Day (10pm, Starz) - Top secret investigators try to discover why no one on Earth is dying. In this opening episode, a CIA agent joins the probe and tries to determine if there's a global conspiracy at work.

Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Guests include Ann Coulter, Amanda Foreman, and Christopher Hayes.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Now that Coach Taylor has publicly expressed his intentions to turn down the college coaching job and stay in Dillon, it looks like the school district may be preparing to screw him over. Again. Meanwhile, Tami goes to Pennsylvania for a big opportunity, while the team looks ahead to the playoffs. We may also be getting some welcome relief from Vince's dad.

Flea Man (8pm, Discovery) - Jimmy travels to Texas to help a pair of business partners raise money to start a consignment business. Also, a former motocross rider wants to sell everything she owns to travel the world, but has trouble finding enough stuff to sell to raise the money she needs. Another episode airs at 9.

Simon & Garfunkel - The Harmony Game: The Making of Bridge Over Troubled Water (9pm,  VH1 Classic) - A look at the making of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water."

DeRay Davis: Power Play (9pm, Showtime) - Actor-comedian DeRay Davis ("Barbershop") performs stand-up at the Best Buy Theater in New York City. His topics range from his old neighborhood to his forays to Hollywood.

Dual Survival (9pm, Discovery) - The hosts portray two lost travelers who run out of gas on an abandoned logging road in Northern Maine. To survive, they loot a broken-down truck for supplies and find a can of dog food.

Flea Man (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - The show's host, Jimmy Kaplow, helps a toy collector sell some of his prize possessions so he can raise money to renovate his basement. In a second episode at 9, an aspiring country singer needs cash to record his first album, but he's reluctant to sell his most valuable collectibles.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Coach Taylor is recruited by a top college program, and Vince takes steps to become a starter again. Also, Tim Riggins' friends and family speak on his behalf at a parole hearing. Free Riggins! Free Riggins!

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (9pm, ABC) - In the Season 2 finale, Jamie is invited to meet the new superintendent of the LAUSD, and he's heartened by developments there. Later, he organizes a cooking competition for high school students, with acclaimed chefs Jonathan Waxman and Michael Symon serving as judges.

Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings (10pm, IFC) - A new show in which the Fuquay-Varina comedy duo cross the country filming commercials for small businesses using local talent. In tonight's opener, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal (right) are in LA to shoot spots for a doggie day care and a hotel for cats. (Photo taken at Red House Furniture in High Point, NC). Unfortunately, we haven't seen it (ahem, IFC). There's more info on the show here, including the fact that the 10:30 repeat will be interactive.

Crossroads (10pm, CMT) - The Doobie Brothers and Luke Bryan perform each other's songs and find musical common ground.

Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Guests are Richard Engel, Alexandra Pelosi, David Carr, Susan Del Percio, and Michael Smerconish.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Coach Taylor considers suspending Vince, and the possibility of becoming quarterback weighs on Luke. Also, Billy receives some unexpected news from Mindy, and Becky gets a new job (please don't be at The Landing Strip. Okay, you know it's gonna be at The Landing Strip.).

Flashpoint (8pm, CBS) - The team members turn on one another during a brutal requalification exam conducted by a military psychologist. Meanwhile, Ed is shot on the way to the hospital to attend the birth of his child.

Flea Man (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - In the series premiere, host Jimmy Kaplow helps a family from Long Beach raise money for their daughter's tuition by showing them how to sell at a local flea market some antiques they inherited. He also butts heads with an estate-sale addict over the value of vintage costume jewelry. A second episode follows at 9.

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (9pm, ABC) - Jamie gets a break when he's given the chance to work with another school district, but before long, he's faced with another big obstacle. Also, Jamie Lee Curtis presents him with an award from the UCLA School of Public Health, and he tours an organic school garden in Santa Barbara.

Whale Wars (9pm, Animal Planet) - The Shepherds think they've located the Nisshin Maru on the radar. Meanwhile, the Gojira helps the Steve Irwin elude a harpoon ship.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Coach Taylor worries he's losing control of his Lions, and Vince's arrogance (thanks, Dad!) creates tension with his teammates. Also, Tami suspects that a student is being neglected at home, and Becky enters a pageant.

Whale Wars (9pm, Animal Planet) - Season 4 kicks off with the Sea Shepherds launching a campaign against a new vessel, the Gojira. They quickly locate two harpoon ships before any whales are killed. A special with highlights of the first three seasons airs prior to this, at 8pm.

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution (9pm, ABC) - Jamie gets banned from serving food at the West Adams Preparatory High School. Heartbroken and defeated, he makes an emotional plea to the kids' parents and gives the students an eye-opening look at what's really in the food they're eating.

MusiCares Person of the Year: Neil Young (9pm, VH1 Classic) - Singer-songwriter Neil Young is saluted for his artistic accomplishments and philanthropic endeavors. Young's songs are performed by John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Dave Matthews, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, and others.

Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Guests are Shaun Donovan, Adam McKay, Melissa Harris-Perry, Larry King, and Rick Lazio.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Team secrets are exposed on a website during rivarly week. Also, Vince feels torn between Coach Taylor and his dad, and Billy makes a connection with Luke.

Dual Survival (9pm, Discovery) - The hosts take on the wet cloud forests of Panama with a broken lighter, a poncho, and a specimen jar.

Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Guests are national security expert Richard Clarke, actor Harry Shearer, journalist Reihan Salam, and financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin.

That's it. It's a bleak time. I can't even bring myself to recommend any of tonight's late night talk shows...

High school has lots of drama, and a good sports story has as much, plus more. Put them together and you should have gold, right? Like "Friday Night Lights" but real.

"4th and Forever" (Current TV, 9 tonight) focuses on Long Beach Polytechnic High, a school named the sports school of the century by Sports Illustrated and that sent more players to the NFL than any other high school. (Its alums include Snoop Dogg, Cameron Diaz, Billie Jean King and Tony Gwynn.)

But in 2009, the football team's record was 6-6, so the reality show hangs its drama on redemption.

It's not a horrible starting point; the problem is that "4th and Forever" hits us with that angle like we're tackle dummies. That's just not necessary. We get that there's pride and legacy at stake.

Supernatural (8pm, CW) - Two back-to-back episodes close out the sixth season tonight. In the finale, the memory-blocking wall inside of Sam's head that keeps his darkest memories from him comes crashing down and he struggles to deal with the consequences.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Coach Taylor is praised in a popular magazine, a figure from Vince's past makes a demand, Luke digests the news about TMU, and Julie's return to college is delayed.

Flashpoint (8pm, CBS) - Mike fears his former mentor may be implicated in a case that involves corruption, drug dealers and an attempted gang execution.

Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Amy Chua and Zach Galifianakis are the interview guests tonight. Last time Galifianakis was on the show, he made headlines when he lit up and smoked a joint to illustrate his point about the legalization of marijuana. He also discussed his uncle Nick Galifianakis' failed senate run against Jesse Helms. I'm sure he's on tonight to promote 'Hangover 2,' but with him, you never know what else might come up. Other guests include author Reza Aslan, commentator Dylan Ratigan, and journalist Gillian Tett.  

20/20 (10pm, ABC) - A report on infomercials and the "as seen on TV" products they promote. Includes interviews with celebrity product spokespersons and infomercial entrepreneur A.J. Khubani.

Smallville (8pm, CW) - In a two-hour series finale, Clark Kent's (Tom Welling, right) 10-year journey to become the Man of Steel culminates as he takes on his adversary Darkseid, who is determined to corrupt Earth and its inhabitants. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum) returns to Smallville to confront Kent.

Shark Tank (8pm, ABC) - This is the Season 2 finale??? How many shows are in a season, five? Way too short, ABC. Exhibit A: Tonight someone pitches a toilet-training kit for cats. We need more of this in our lives.

Friday Night Lights (8pm, NBC) - Coach Taylor gives recruitment advice to Vince, four East Dillon students make a pact, and Julie's relationship with a TA gets more complicated.

CSI: NY (9pm, CBS) - Season 7 ends with Mac determined to close his last remaining unsolved case. His newfound focus is triggered by a harrowing near-death experience.

Blue Bloods (10pm, CBS) - This show's strong first season concludes with Frank (Tom Selleck) attempting to take down the secretive Blue Templar police organization after a drug bust exposes some dirty cops.