The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - In the Season 23 finale, Lisa tries to boost her popularity by ghostwriting positive things about herself on the school blog. Lady Gaga stars.

Billboard Music Awards (8pm, ABC) - Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell of "Modern Family" host, and scheduled performers include Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood and LMFAO. Stevie Wonder recieves the Icon Award.

Bob's Burgers (8:30pm, Fox) - Gene upstages Bob during a cooking segment on the morning news in the Season 2 finale.

Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt (9pm, CBS) - Tom Selleck reprises his Jesse Stone role for this new movie, in which the stoic ex-cop investigates a mob-related double homicide while he struggles to regain his former position of Paradise police chief.

Masterpiece Mystery: Sherlock (9pm, UNC-TV) - Season 2 concludes with "The Reichenbach Fall," which finds the sleuth's reputation in tatters after Moriarty pulls off three ingenious capers in a single day. He then plants seeds of doubt in the press about Sherlock's deductive abilities by making it appear that his past successes were staged. Loosely based on Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Final Problem" short story.

Family Guy (9pm, Fox) - In the season 10 finale, we get a British version of the Griffins, a comedian takes over Quahog, and the world from Stewie's point of view. And more angry chicken.

The Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - Clay Aiken battles Arsenio Hall for top honors in tonight's finale. The two men, along with their teams of former contestants, must successfully stage their celebrity charity event. The winner is announced live.

Mad Men (10pm, AMC) - Christmas proves rewarding to many at the firm, and Harry does a good deed for a friend.

Mrs. Eastwood & Company (10pm, E!) - The official premiere of the new reality series following the lives of Clint Eastwood's wife Dina and daughters Francesca and Morgan.

Veep (10pm, HBO) - Selina becomes obsessed with bloggers' nicknames for her.

The X-Factor (8pm, Fox) - The competition is down to the final five acts.

Harry's Law (9pm, NBC) - Harry, Oliver, and Cassie defend a mother accused of euthanizing her infant son who had an incurable debilitating disorder.

Becoming Santa (9pm, OWN) - An unjolly guy decides to recapture his lost Christmas spirit by becoming a Santa Claus. But before donning the red suit, writer-producer Jack Sanderson must go to Santa School.

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - A cash-strapped Max (Adam Pally, right) agrees to play Santa for Penny's charity function. Also, Jane realizes she accidentally gave her housekeeper the cash she'd put aside to pay for a Christmas vacation instead of the $200 Christmas tip that she intended. "The Middle" and "Modern Family" also have Christmas-themed episodes tonight.

American Horror Story (10pm, FX) - Violet learns about the rules of the house and Constance is questioned by police. We also learn how Larry got burned (it wasn't trying to save his family, says show creator Ryan Murphy).

CSI (10pm, CBS) - The CSIs work with the FBI to investigate the murder of a rancher who is also a ballistics expert.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - Emily uncovers something Nolan has been hiding and uses it to take aim at Tyler. Also, Victoria reclaims some of her lost power, but her relationship with Conrad grows more sour.

Psych (10pm, USA) - I am excited to see any episode titled "The Tao of Gus." Tonight, Shawn and Gus hide a witness at a remote commune populated by eccentric intellectuals while they investigate a murder that the witness claims occurred in broad daylight.

Harry's Law (8pm, NBC) - NBC is repeating all three of this season's episodes, which follow the storyline of Harry defending a man (Alfred Molina) accused of killing his wife, and going up against a prominent DA (Jean Smart).

Terror Beneath (9pm, Syfy) - A movie about a monstrous root system that runs rampant, threatening the world with ecological disasters, and it's up to a government agent (Adrian Pasdar) to stop it. What, no Roto-Rooter? I think Syfy has officially run out of things to "monsterfy."

Saturday Night Live (11:29pm, NBC) - Ben Stiller (pictured here with Jason Sudeikis) hosts with musical guest Foster the People.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) - Raphael Saadiq peforms from his 2011 retro-soul album, "Stone Rollin'" and the bluesy Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears perform songs from their recent album "Scandalous."

It's not a bad night to catch up on fall premieres you may have missed earlier in the week. CBS is repeating "Person of Interest" (8pm) and "Unforgettable" (9pm) and NBC will show "Harry's Law" (8pm) and  "Prime Suspect" (9pm).

HGTV'd (8pm, HGTV) - Carter Oosterhouse transforms a boring bonus room into a hip, 1950s style home theater with a swanky lounge. He gives the space a classic Hollywood style but with high-tech amenities.

Cops (8pm, Fox) - In Boynton Beach, Florida, a cop goes undercover as a hit man and is hired by a woman to murder her husband.

Morlocks (9pm, Syfy) - A movie about a scientist's time-traveling device that sends people into the future, where they come into contact with lethal humanoid monsters that figure out how to travel back to the present. Stars David Hewlett (right).

Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis (9pm, PBS) - Lewis and Hathaway investigate the poisoning at a religious college of an American female bishop, whom they suspect was slain for her progressive views.

Home by Novogratz (9:30pm, HGTV) - The Novogratz duo makes over a retail shop. They include custom birch-wood shelves, light boxes for a brick focal wall, and unique artwork for the lounge area.

Bad Dog! (10pm, Animal Planet) - A dog that won't sit still and an uncharacteristically quick turtle. (A/ Doesn't sound that bad to me; B/ Turtles aren't dogs; C/ I must not understand the premise of this show.)

Saturday Night Live (11:30pm, NBC) - SNL's 37th season opens with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Radiohead.

The X-Factor (8pm, Fox) - The season premiere of Simon Cowell's new singing competition show, which is sure to give "American Idol" a run for its money. Tonight features auditions in LA, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Seattle and Newark. Another episode airs tomorrow night at 8. If you're an "American Idol" fan, should you bother watching this one too? I say yes. More details here.

The Middle (8pm, ABC) - In the one-hour season premiere, the Hecks go on a camping trip, which sparks honeymoon memories for Frankie and Mike, whose honeymoon campout was spoiled by Mike's gloomy former classmate (Ray Romano).

Up All Night / Free Agents (8pm, NBC) - NBC's new comedies premiered last week but move into their regular time slots tonight.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Another one-hour premiere, which begins with a Pritchett family vacation at a dude ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In the second half hour, Mitchell and Cameron plan to break the news of adopting another child, although this may not sit well with Lily. Brace yourself: the adorable Lily has been recast this season.

Harry's Law (9pm, NBC) - Season two gets a bit of a makeover. Brittany Snow and Aml Ameen are out, and Mark Valley ("Human Target," "Boston Legal") and Broadway actress Karen Olivo are in. Christopher McDonald (fast-talking Tommy Jefferson) is a regular. In tonight's season premiere, which beings a three episode arc, the show brings in guest actors Alfred Molina and Jean Smart.

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - In the seventh season opener, the team's actions in the aftermath of the loss of Prentiss are questioned by a Senate committee, and a familiar person unexpectedly appears to rally them.

CSI (10pm, CBS) - Season 12 begins with the lab getting a new supervisor (Ted Danson, right), who helps the CSIs investigate multiple shootings and stabbings on a public tram. Danson may finally be what gets me to try to watch this show, which for some reason, I've never taken to.

Revenge (10pm, NBC) - The series premiere of a drama about a young woman (Emily VanCamp from "Brothers & Sisters) who returns to the Hamptons with a new identity to get revenge on people who destroyed her family years ago. My review. 

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - SVU starts its 13th season without star Christopher Meloni, who opted not to return. In tonight's opener, an Atlanta detective (Kelli Giddish) joins the squad as Benson (Mariska Hargitay) tries to cope with the aftermath of a chaotic shooting in the precinct.

Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness (10pm,  UNC-TV) - A documentary on the efforts of the Long Island town of Patchogue to address the underlying causes for a fatal 2008 hate crime attack on Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero by a group of teens.

NCAA Tournament Championship (9pm, CBS) - The National Champion will be crowned tonight.

Relapse (9pm, A&E) - Yet another A&E reality show about people battling addictions. In this one, sober coaches help prevent high-risk addicts from relapsing. See our review here.

Being Human (US) (9pm, Syfy) - Sally copes with the aftermath of her exorcism.

American Pickers (9pm, History) - A California salvage yard that's been in the family for generations is discovered. In the spotlight tonight, a brass diving helmeet and a rare car hood ornament.

Nurse Jackie (10pm, Showtime) - Dr. O'Hara's anger at Jackie drives her to look for a new job, and Akalitus launches a campaign to bring first lady Michelle Obama to the hospital.

Harry's Law (10pm, NBC) - In the first season finale, Harry (Katy Bates) defends Josh Peyton when he's charged with assault after suffering a mental breakdown. Also, Adam and Rachel defend a death-row inmate, but the case is jeopardized by a clerical error. It's likely this show will get picked up for a second season.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and Beckett investigate the death of a reporter found in a pizzeria's oven. His murder may be connected to an expose he wrote called "The Pizza Wars."

All About Aubrey (10pm, Oxygen) - Russell Simmons offers a frustrated Aubrey advice about her love life.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Zoey arranges a date for Ted with her cousin, played by Katy Perry. Meanwhile, Ted realizes he has feelings for Zoey and tells his friends he needs an intervention.

House (8pm, Fox) - When Cuddy's mother (Candice Bergen) is is admitted to the hospital, she won't let House treat her. But the team does anyway, and discovers secrets she and her other daughter (Paula Marshall) kept from Cuddy. The case's ethical issues bother Masters more than usual.

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - Brad and the remaining eight women go to Costa Rica, where Brad asks Emily about the timetable for meeting her daughter in Charlotte.

AfriCOBRA (8:30pm, TV Land) - A tribute to the art and artists of AfriCOBRA narrated by Phylicia Rashad. The half-hour documentary will be available on TVLand.com after it airs tonight.

Being Human (9pm, Syfy) - Josh befriends a werewolf who doesn't like vampires, and Rebecca seeks Aiden's help to evade the controlling vampire clan.

The Chicago Code (9pm, Fox) - The series opener of this new ensemble crime drama about Chicago cops comes from the makers of "The Shield." Unlike the cops in "The Shield," these officers are fighting corruption, not participating in it. Stars Jennifer Beals, Jason Clarke, and Delroy Lindo. This is definitely one to check out. Adrienne has a full review. 

Harry's Law (10pm, NBC) - Harry (Kathy Bates) is suspicious of Malcolm and Tommy's camaraderie. Also, Chunhua is attacked near the laundromat, and when her attacker is set free, Damien decides to seek justice.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - A lottery winner's murder  provides a pool of jealous suspects for Castle and Beckett to investigate. Meanwhile, Martha feels undeserving of an unexpected inheritance.

Lizard Lick Towing (10pm, truTV) - The premiere episode of this new reality show featuring the repo crew from Lizard Lick Towing in Wendell. Tonight, a dangerous tattooed man's car is targeted for repossession.

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - Brad and the 11 remaining women (three of whom will be eliminated tonight) go to Vegas for a day at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Charlotte's Emily Maynard initially has a tough time at the track, but apparently it all ends well. There's also some Cirque du Soleil stuff, an over-the-top shopping trip, and a rooftop dinner.

Lie to Me (9pm, FOX) - In the Season 3 finale, Cal probes the death of a social network cofounder who had feared she was being squeezed out by her partner.

Being Human (9pm, Syfy) - Sally finds a kindred spirit, Josh makes friends in the neighborhood watch, and the past comes back to haunt Aiden.

Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story (9pm, Lifetime) - A new movie about a Queens schoolteacher (Taraji P. Henson) who travels to South Korea, where she carries out a daring plan to rescue her 7-year-old son, who has been abducted by his father. Based on a true story.

Harry's Law (10pm, NBC) - Harry defends an inmate whom she believes is unjustly imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit, and Adam risks disbarment for questionable conduct in the laundromat case.

Shatner's Raw Nerve (10pm, BIO) - In the third season opener, William Shatner interviews Carol Burnett about her parents' alcoholism, her early career, and the death of her daughter. A 10:30 episode features Marilu Henner and some equally depressing topics.

Skins (10pm, MTV) - Chris' mom goes away, leaving him with $1000 and some big decisions to make.

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - Sarah sets out on a perilous undercover mission by assisting Mary Bartowski (Linda Hamilton) in a bid to finally crush criminal mastermind Volkoff (Timothy Dalton).

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - Crazy Michelle wakes up with a black eye and says she has no idea how she got it. Also, nine of the women visit with therapist Dr. Drew.

Final Sale (9pm, Lifetime) - A woman (Laura Harris) receives a kidney illegally from a younger girl and later learns the donor died during surgery. Horrified, she sets out to stop the crime ring that supplied the organ, butting heads with her detective husband (Ivan Sergei) along the way.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Beckett (Stana Katic, left with Nathan Fillion) meets the retired detective who handled her mother's homicide case, but he is killed right before he can tell her anything. The subsequent probe may finally reveal who committed her mother's murder.

Harry's Law (10pm, NBC) - Harry (Kathy Bates) defends a poor elderly woman who committed armed robbery to get money for food, and Adam faces a famous lawyer when he defends a Laundromat owner who fired a woman because of his "one child only" policy.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - The gang accompanies Marshall to Minnesota in the wake of his father's death, and Marshall meets the bully who used to terrorize him in high school.

House (8pm, Fox) - House tries to avoid Cuddy's birthday dinner because her opinionated mother (Candice Bergen, left) will be there. I can't wait for this. Bergen is scheduled to appear in a multiple-episode arc.

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - Emily, the former fiance of late NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick, finally tells the girls in the house about her tragic past. But will she able to tell Brad on their romantic one-on-one date? Also, Seal serenades one of Brad's dates and one woman asks to leave the competition. Look for a recap of the show late tonight.

Piers Morgan Tonight (9pm, CNN) - The first show from the "Larry King Live" replacement, which is hosted by TV personality Piers Morgan. Morgan's first guest is Oprah Winfrey.

Being Human (9pm, Syfy) - The first episode in a new series that follows three supernatural beings who try to live like humans. It's a remake of a very popular British series. See our review.

Harry's Law (10pm, NBC) - Kathy Bates stars in a quirky new legal drama from David E. Kelley (is there any other kind of David E. Kelley drama?). Bates plays a once-successful patent attorney named Harriet Korn, who is fired and decides to start over with her own practice. She opens an office in an abandoned shoe store in a rough section of Cincinnati and in her first case, defends a troubled young man (Aml Ameen) facing his third drug offense. Nate Corddry joins the firm as another attorney and Brittany Snow plays the secretary. We didn't get a copy to preview, but the buzz is "meh." We like David E. Kelley and Kathy Bates, so we're giving it a shot.

Skins (10pm, MTV) - In yet another American adaptation of a British show, this edgy new series is aimed at teens. Tonight, Tony offers to help Stanley lose his virginity. Should your teens watch? Adrienne helps you answer that question.