American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The two finalists perform in part one of the season finale, and last season's winner Scotty McCreery also performs. The winner is revealed tomorrow night.

Glee (9pm, Fox) - It's graduation time (and season finale time) for McKinley High's class of 2012 and the glee kids look back on their time in high school and contemplate their futures. Gloria Estefan guest stars as Santana's mother.

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - A winner is announced in the 14th season finale.

The L.A. Complex (9pm, CW) - Nick meets a kindred spirit after an improv class and Connor struggles with keeping up appearances on set.

Frontline: Cell Tower Deaths (10pm, UNC-TV) - Frontline examines the toll taht building and servicing America's cellular infrastructure is taking on cell-tower workers, who are 10 times more likely than average construction workers to die on the job.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Segments include a look at why Korean women dominate the LPGA Tour and another visit with NYC fireman Matt Long, a marathoner and Ironman competitor who overcame a serious bike accident.

Jesse Owens (8pm, UNC-TV) - Andre Braugher narrates a profile of Jesse Owens, the legendary track athlete who upended Adolf Hitler's goal of using the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a showcase for the superiority of Aryan athletes. Insights from Owens' daughters Beverly and Marlene.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - Rachel and Kurt audition for the New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts, and Puck makes a choice concerning his future after he has a meeting with his father.

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Jules struggles to accept the fact that Holly, the mother of Grayson's baby, is a part of their lives, and it doesn't help when Travis and the young mom share an attraction. Meanwhile, Andy mulls a mayoral run on a platform involving beach weddings.

L.A. Complex (9pm, CW) - Raquel tries to get a movie rolling and Alicia parties with a D-List actor (a Johnny Drama crossover, maybe??).

Frontline: Money, Power and Wall Street (9pm, UNC-TV) - The conclusion to Frontline's report on the attempts to repair the U.S. economy. The 4-hour report is the result of a collaboration with Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy.

The Voice (9pm, NBC) - The final four singers are unveiled in a results show.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Nick and Jess run into their exes Caroline and Paul. Also, Schmidt deals with a delicate medical issue and gets  introduced to Cece's grandmother.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The glee kids pay homage to Whitney Houston by performing her greatest hits.

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Jules and Grayson aren't ready to give up financial independence even though their impending marriage will require some sacrifices.

The L.A. Complex (9pm, CW) - A new series set in a Los Angeles apartment-style motel about Hollywood dreamers seeking stardom. Tonight, an aspiring actress moves from Toronto to Los Angeles and finds kindred spirits. Adrienne reviews.

Frontline: Money, Power and Wall Street (9pm, UNC-TV) - This two-hour "Frontline" is part one of a two-part look at the attempt to repair the economy following the 2008 financial meltdown. This report was a collaboration between "Frontline" and Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. The two-hour conclusion will air on May 1. You can also watch at the PBS website.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Unwilling to admit her true feelings for Schmidt, Cece encourages him to go on a date with one of her beautiful roommates, and a morose Nick channels all of his energy to his new vegetable garden.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The glee kids do disco as they salute the 1977 movie "Saturday Night Fever."

Ringer (9pm, CW) - In the Season 1 finale, Bridget realizes she must tell Andrew her real identity. Meanwhile, Bodaway Macawi closes in on Bridget, and Machado is forced off the case.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess babysits Russell's daughter for the weekend and has her first encounter with his ex-wife. Also, a pregnancy scare sends Cece and Schmidt into a panic.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - The Season 2 finale involves a custody battle for baby Hope due to surprising revelations from a TV tabloid show about Hope's serial-killer mom.

Frontline: The Real CSI (10pm, UNC-TV) - The reliability of forensic science and courtroom presentations of forensic evidence are examined. Included are the Casey Anthony case, the FBI investigation of the Madrid terrorist bombing and capital cases in Mississippi.

Amish Out of Order (10pm, NGC) - A new series focusing on former members of Amish communities as they face the challenges of living in modern society. In the series premiere, ex-Amish brothers Chris and Reuben Yoder help out an Amish friend who wants to leave the sect.

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).

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The kids find and perform the world's greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Jeff Goldblum and Brian Stokes Mitchell, who play Rachel's two dads, visit McKinley High.

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Grab a big ole glass of wine and settle in for the third season of "Cougar Town." In tonight's premiere, Grayson irks Jules by labeling her predictable. Also, Travis settles into his new off-campus housing, but he's not sure he wants his dad's dog as a roommate.

The River (9pm, ABC) - A.J. must confront his demons to find a cure when the rest of the Magnus crew are temporarily blinded by spores from a tree. Meanwhile, the Morcego tribe follows the interlopers to decide if they are worthy to remain in the jungle or if they should die.

The Loving Story (9pm, HBO) - A profile of Richard and Mildred Loving, a married, interracial couple who challenged anti-miscegenation laws in Virginia after being arrested in 1958, and fought a legal battle that resulted in a landmark 1967 case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Loving v. Virginia. Directed by Nancy Buirski, founder of Durham's Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, who co-wrote the script with former NCCU professor Susie Powell. Adrienne reviews.

Frontline: The Interrupters (9pm, UNC-TV) - A two-hour profile of three Chicago activists with CeaseFire working to end gang violence. Directed by Steve James ("Hoop Dreams").  A great, great film, Adrienne says.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Schmidt agrees to be Jess' wingman when she sets out to have a one-night stand on Valentine's Day.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - A case turns personal for John when he tries to save a suicidal teen and Sammy's attempt to transform a former drug addict into an informant comes back to haunt him. Also, a person from Tang's past arrives.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Drew learns that Sarah and Mark plan to have a baby, and Julia tries to put distance between herself and Zoe.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan is in hot pursuit of Dewey Crowe, who's staging a one-man crime spree after an encounter with an organ-harvesting ring. Meanwhile, Boyd squares off against a new foe.

Can "Smash" save NBC? Well, it certainly can't hurt. And the Peacock needs this one. Bad.

Here's the nutshell version of tonight's big series debut (10 p.m.), in case you've missed the nine million promotional spots NBC has been pushing for weeks (but considering how few people actually watch NBC, maybe the pilot isn't as overexposed as many believe?):

"Smash" is a musical drama about a group of Broadway producers attempting to stage an original show about the life of Marilyn Monroe. It has a great cast (Debra Messing, Angelica Huston, Katharine McPhee), great original music, and lavish choreography.

Even for the most casual theater fans, "Smash" is an intoxicating insider's look at putting on a Broadway show, from the first spark of an idea through financing and casting, all the way to opening night.

Inside the Actors Studio (7pm, Bravo) - George Clooney talks to James Lipton about his life, his career, and his grand plans to prank the living daylights out of his pal Brad Pitt. Repeats at 2 a.m.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The New Directions-Warblers rivalry heats up with Michael Jackson music as Regionals near. Also, Kurt and Rachel hear about their applications to the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts and things between Sam and Mercedes get hotter.

Ringer (9pm, CW) - Bridget offers to host a fundraiser for Juliet's school and learns that her friend Greer knows one of Siobhan's secrets.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Nick is dating a girl who doesn't want to put a label on their relationship, and Winston reconnects with an old flame.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt tries to win back all the things he lost gambling decades ago, and Virginia and Jimmy are powerless to stop him as they also get caught up in the betting craze. But their addiction comes back to haunt them when they miss Hope starring in a play written by Sabrina and directed by Shelley.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Violence explodes on Hood Day when Sammy leaves a gang territory unattended. Ben is haunted by his disastrous encounter breaking up a group of street dancers and parts of Tang's past surface.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan goes after a tyrannical Oxy dealer, putting him on a collision course with the new head of the Dixie Mafia. Meanwhile, Boyd has his first encounter with Ellstin Limehouse.
 

In the last decade, writer/director Ryan Murphy has made quite the impact on television.

And so, with this giveaway we salute him.

We have "Glee Encore," a DVD that features more than 30 musical performances from the show. Back to back! It includes "Somebody to Love," "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Vogue."

And we have an earlier Murphy creation: "Nip/Tuck," Season Five, Part Two. There are eight episodes of the show that featured plastic surgeons Dylan Walsh and Julia McMahon as they cut a swath through Los Angeles.

You can have them both. Just email by 7 tonight (12/16) and we'll have a random drawing.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - As the holidays approach, New Directions get invited to to events scheduled for the same time.

The Biggest Loser (9pm, NBC) - The winner of the $250,000 prize is awarded in tonight's finale.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - The roommates attend Schmidt's holiday office party, where Schmidt (Max Greenfield, right) plays Sexy Santa. (More Schmidt! More Schmidt! More Schmidt!)

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - How cool was last week's homage to Marwencol? This week, Jimmy imagines a life without Hope when he enters a strange, dreamlike world where he never met her mother, serial killer Lucy. Meanwhile, the Chances go to the movies and are surprised to see cinematic versions of themselves on the screen.

The Conan One Hour Earlier Best of Spectacular (10pm, TBS) - Memorable moments from Conan O'Brien's show "Conan," which usually airs at 11. (Get it?)

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - A renowned ghost hunter is killed and the investigation reveals that his death is linked to a chilling discovery he made while on a recent assignment.