Bones (8pm, Fox) - Series star David Boreanaz directs the Season 7 finale, which features the return of Christopher Pelant when the "hactivist" and suspected serial killer is back in court, but the team's efforts to pin another murder on him don't go as planned after evidence points to Brennan as the culprit.

America's Got Talent (8pm, Fox) - Howard Stern joins judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne in the show's seventh season premiere.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - The seventh season ends with Lily going into labor while Marshall is partying in Atlantic City. Later in the one-hour finale, action jumps to the future as the gang gather for Barney's wedding and reminisce about how they emboldened Ted to find his true love and track down the one that got away.

Gossip Girl (8pm, CW) - Blair makes a choice between Chuck and Dan in the fifth season finale.

Bachelorette (9pm, ABC) - Emily Maynard begins her search for love in her hometown of Charlotte. Emily starts with 25 suitors and pares the group to 19.

Johnny Carson: American Masters (9pm, UNC-TV) - Kevin Spacey narrates this insightful profile of Johnny Carson, whose cool charm, quick wit and masterful timing made him the king of late night TV during his 30-year "Tonight Show" run. The biography features a wealth of show clips and remarks by family, friends, and colleagues.

Two and a Half Men (9pm, CBS) - In the ninth season finale, Jake makes an important decision about his future after graduating from high school.

Hart of Dixie (9pm, CW) - The first season ends with a huge storm hitting town on George and Lemon's wedding day.

Mike and Molly (9:30pm, CBS) - In the Season 2 finale, Mike and Molly walk down the aisle but the trip is not without a few wedding day glitches.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - The first season finale, Derek makes a major decision and it affects both Karen and Ivy. Meanwhile, Tom and Julia scramble to save the show, and Ellis reveals where his loyalties truly lie.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - The second season concludes with the Five-0 losing one of its own in the line of duty. Meanwhile, another team member is forced to choose between kidnapped loved ones.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Booth (David Boreanaz, left) and Brennan get help from Special Agent Genny Shaw in identifying the remains of an extreme couponer whose body was dragged by an 18-wheeler. Meanwhile, Brennan returns to work after having her baby.

Gossip Girl (8pm, CW) - Serena wants to pass her It-Girl torch to a hesitant Lola, whom she pressures to do a modeling gig at a lingerie show. Elsewhere, Chuck seeks Blair's guidance regarding his past.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Speculations run wild as Ted, Barney and Marshall imagine what their lives would be like three years down the road.

2 Broke Girls (8:30pm, CBS) - Max and Caroline participate in a clinical drug trial to raise money to help Caroline's imprisoned father.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - A famous movie star (played by Uma Thurman) signs to do the show, but then gets stuck in Cuba.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - Max believes that a serial killer who has ties to his past and is known as the Trashman is responsible for a recent murder. To convince the Five-0 that his theory is correct, Max reveals some some surprising information about his childhood.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Robin moves to the suburbs with Lily and Marshall and Ted wonders what to do with her empty room. Meanwhile, Barney decides to court a stripper.

*House (8pm, Fox) - House's mother (Diane Baker) shows up with news about a new man in her life.

Being Human (9pm, Syfy) - Josh reaches out to Nora and Sally finds out who has been haunting her. Meanwhile, Aiden is targeted by werewolf twins.

*Alcatraz (9pm, Fox) - An innocent man from Alcatraz resurfaces to commit crimes.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - A famous talk-radio DJ is murdered and the investigation brings Five-0 in contact with a retired NYPD bomb expert (at James Caan, right with son Scott Caan) with ties to the victim.

Smash (10pm, NBC) - Derek hosts a party for a popular young star, reminding Karen she must propel her career. Meanwhile, Eileen tests a crafty way to secure funds and Tom dates someone new.

Lost Girl (10pm, Syfy) - Kenzi inadvertently brings home a vicious Fae spider that can make people psychotic after she performs a spiritual cleansing of a house.  

Fashion Police (10pm, E!) -  A review of last night's 2012 Academy Awards show fashions.

*Rescheduling of Daytona 500 will likely preempt "House" and "Alcatraz" tonight, but it's not 100% certain yet.

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - The final week of performances for the season includes a freestyle number.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Ted and Barney make a life-altering decision, and Robin tries to talk Lily and Marshall out of moving to Long Island.

Enlightened (9:30pm, HBO) - A bad dream helps Amy face her feelings for Levi, but she also bonds with Tyler over loneliness issues after Dougie gets a promotion and Amy tries to set him up on a date with Krista's coworker.

Woody Allen: A Documentary (10pm, UNC-TV) - The conclusion of Robert Weide's profile of Woody Allen, which chronicles Allen's career from his days writing for Sid Caesar in the 1950s to present. The film features footage of him at home and on movie sets and includes a tour of his childhood haunts in Brooklyn. Also, remarks Diane Keaton, Martin Landau, Sean Penn, Chris Rock, John Cuzack, Larry David, Scarlett Johansson, Mariel Hemingway and others.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - McGarrett goes to North Korea with Jenna Kaye to deliverf a ransom to rebels who are holding her fiance hostage. Meanwhile, Five-0 investigates the murder of an investigative reporter with ties to Jenna. Jimmy Buffett guest stars.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - A sniper goes on a murder rampage in the city and police struggle to find a motive before time runs out and another victim is killed. Also, Beckett's PTSD symptoms escalate, but she attempts to hide them from the team.

The Sing-Off (8pm, NBC) - The groups collaborate to perform a medley of James Brown's "I Feel Good," the Jackson 5's "ABC," and Beyonce's "Crazy in Love." Later, the acts perform R&B tunes individually.

2 Broke Girls (8:30pm, CBS) - Max and Caroline are hired by Johnny's jealous girlfriend to make cupcakes for an art show featuring his work, but she has an ulterior motive in mind.

Bored to Death (9pm, HBO) - George (Ted Danson) and Ray (Zach Galifianakis) tag along when Jonathan is hired by an old college flame (Casey Wilson) and her father (Rene Auberjonois) to guard her family's wedding jewels. Meanwhile, the bursting of Ray's romantic bubble forces him to move in with George.

Gabby and Mark: Courage and Hope (10pm, ABC) - In a special edition of "20/20," Diane Sawyer interviews Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly. In the report, Giffords talks about her rehabilitation following a shooting outside a grocery store near Tucson, Arizona, where six people were killed. The special includes video taken of Giffords in the hospital during her recovery process, archival footage, and interviews with her mother.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - An unidentified body is found in the trunk of a stolen car following a high-speed chase, and homeless Danny settles in on Steve's couch.

How I Met Yor Mother (8pm, CBS) - The Slutty Pumpkin, played by Katie Holmes, returns, after Ted has searched for her every year at the same costume party since the Halloween they met and he lost her phone number.

Dancing with the Stars (8:30pm, ABC) - Tonight's 90-minute episode airs at a different time (8:30 instead of 8) and features couples performing dances with Halloween themes.

Will Ferrell: The Mark Twain Prize (9pm, UNC-TV) - Will Ferrell is honored with the 14th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The program features Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Ed Asner, Jack Black, Conan O'Brien, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, and others.

Rock Center with Brian Williams (10pm, NBC) - The premiere episode of a new weekly newsmagazine show hosted by Nightly News anchor Brian Williams. Tonight we get an exploration of a new industry that grants U.S. citizenship to women who arrive from China, antigovernment activists in Syria, and an area in America with a negative unemployment rate. Harry Smith, Kate Snow, and Richard Engel report.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and his mom become hostages in a bank robbery executed by thieves wearing hospital scrubs, and Beckett's rescue plans are hampered by a rigid hostage negotiator.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - A young couple filming a scary documentary about a traditional Hawaiian burial site are murdered. Five-0's investigation leads the team to a drifter (Robert Englund, aka "Freddie Krueger") who puts a curse on Danny.

American Horror Story (10pm, FX) - A marathon of the first 4 episodes begins at 10 p.m. Part 2 of last week's two-part Halloween episode airs Wednesday night.

The Sing-Off (8pm, NBC) - The 10 remaining groups perform guilty-pleasure songs before two acts are eliminated.

Terra Nova (8pm, Fox) - A "Sixer" girl seeks asylum in Terra Nova. Taylor suspects there's at traitor in the ranks and Mira schemes to reclaim a possession.

2 Broke Girls (8:30pm, CBS) - Max and Caroline throw a '90s-themed party at the diner to raise money for their cupcake business, but Caroline is horrified when her rich ex-boyfriend attends the party.

Bored to Death (9pm, HBO) - On the run from police, Jonathan and Ray turn to Howard (Patton Oswalt) for help with trying to find out who framed Jonathan for murder, while George runs interference for them in his own inimitable, marijuana-induced way.

Enlightened (9:30pm, HBO) - Despite being banished to a dead-end job in the basement of Abaddonn, Amy tries to impress a human resources representative with evidence that the company needs to redefine its mission. Elsewhere, Amy seeks to convince Levi to change his ways.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - An insurance investigator assists Castle and Beckett with a homicide case stemming from the theft of a costly sculpture, and a museum benefactor becomes one of the murder suspects.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - The Five-0 investigates the murder of a volleyball coach and the probe leads the team to discover more bad news about Kono and her ongoing legal problems.

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - Season 13 opens with 12 new celebrities competing, including Chaz Bono, Ricki Lake, Ron Artest, Nancy Grace, David Arquette, and Hope Solo.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - The seventh season opens with two new back-to-back episodes. The mystery wedding prompts the friends to reminisce about things. Also, Marshall gets his dream job but is terrified videos from his past will crush his hopes.

The Sing-off (8pm, NBC) - In the Season 3 premiere, 8 a cappella groups perform. Sara Bareilles joins Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman on the judging panel.

Two and a Half Men (9pm, CBS) - In part one of Season 9's two-part opener, Ashton Kutcher joins the cast as brokenhearted billionaire Walden Schmidt. It is widely rumored that tonight's show will also kill off Charlie's Sheen's character.
 
2 Broke Girls (9:30pm, CBS) - A new series about two struggling waitresses at a Brooklyn diner who are trying to save enough money to open their own cupcake shop. Adrienne has more info.

Roast of Charlie Sheen (10pm, Comedy Central) - After you finish watching the sitcom Sheen was fired from, you can tune in for the star's scathing "salute." Roasters include Jeffrey Ross, Anthony Jeselnik, Steve-O, Harvey Levin, and Mike Tyson.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Are we really worried that Beckett didn't survive last season's gunshot cliffhanger? No. What we really want to know is if she heard Castle tell her he loves her after she was shot. In addition to the personal drama, there's the hunt for the sniper who tried to kill her. Also, there's a new by-the-book captain in charge (Penny Johnson Jerald, "24"), and she's not too fond of Castle hanging with the cops.

The Playboy Club (10pm, NBC) - A new series set in the legendary Playboy Club in 1960s Chicago. Tonight, high-powered attorney and club key holder (Eddie Cibrian) comes to the aid of a new Bunny after she's assaulted by the leader of a the Bianchi crime family. Worth checking out?

Hawaii Five-O (10pm, CBS) - The second season begins with McGarrett in prison awaiting trial for the governor's murder. Meanwhile, Kono is suspended from the force, pending an internal investigation for allegedly stealing department money.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - In the Season 6 finale, Ted is the best man at a wedding that changes his life and Marshall fears that he may become the victim of food poisoning.

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - In the fourth season finale, the team scrambles to trounce Vivian Volkoff before she can destroy Chuck and Sarah's wedding. Chuck will return in the fall for its final season.

Mad Love (8:30pm, CBS) - In what turns out to be the series finale, Kate and Ben make a decision affecting their relationship after Kate gets surprising news from her ex-boyfriend.

Gossip Girl (9pm, CW) - The fourth season finale finds Blair with a difficult choice to make. Meanwhile, familiar faces return to town, including Georgina, Kati, and Isabel.

Freedom Riders (9pm, UNC-TV) - The story of the 1961 Freedom Riders, civil rights activists who confronted the Jim Crow laws that remained the status quo at interstate travel facilities in the South despite two Supreme Court rulings that declared them unconstitutional. Read our review.

Real Housewives of New Jersey (9pm, Bravo) - Season 3 opens with the new housewives Kathy Wakile and Melissa Gorga, who are both related to Teresa, gearing up for a family christening.

Mike & Molly (9:30pm, CBS) - In the first season finale, Mike is put on the spot and gets flustered when Peggy's new boyfriend asks him if he and Molly are planning to get married.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - In the third season finale, a hit man who has information on the murder of Beckett's mother escapes during a hearing. The manhunt leads Beckett to a law-enforcement figure tied to both the escape and her mother's death.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - Season one ends with criminal mastermind Wo Fat trying to destroy Five-0, after McGarrett obtains some incriminating information about the crime lord's organization.

House (8pm, Fox) - Cuddy's mother (Candice Bergen, left with Lisa Edelstein) considers filing a malpractice suit against the hospital (why doesn't this happen more often on this show?!), which could put her daughter's and House's medical licenses in jeopardy. Meanwhile, luck runs out for a partially paralyzed lottery winner (Donal Logue, 'Terriers').

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - Chuck puts spying on hold to enjoy his bachelor party, but the bash takes surprising turns thanks to some surprising guests.

Chicago Code (9pm, Fox) - Teresa and Jarek face a big setback in their war against Gibbons when a crooked city official gets acquitted by a deadlocked jury. They look into the situation and find not only jury tampering, but other misdeeds as well.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Antics move to Los Angeles, as Beckett goes rogue to pursue a suspect in her former partner's murder. Castle tags along and the two visit the movie set of "Heat Wave," where the cast proves to be helpful in breaking open the case.

Nurse Jackie (10pm, Showtime) - Akalitus is in an uproar as workers from the archdiocese remove her religious statues, and a pushy new temp nurse (Gbenga Akinnagbe, 'The Wire') makes his presence known in the ER.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - A famous fashion photographer (Rick Springfield) who is in Hawaii to shoot a sports magazine's annual swimsuit issue is murdered. Detectives should really lock down the whereabouts of Jessie.