Big Bang Theory (8pm, CBS) - Sheldon is excited when he hires Professor Proton (Bob Newhart), the host of his favorite childhood TV program, to appear at his apartment.

Beauty and the Beast (9pm, CW) - Cat invites Gabe to a remembrance event her family holds annually for her mother, and Cat uncovers info that makes her question whether her mom is really dead.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - Bailey refuses to accept help from her colleagues, and Owen worries that Ethan will land in foster care.

Parks and Recreation (9:30pm, NBC) - In the Season 5 finale, Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilwoman, and Andy calls her alter ego, FBI agent Burt Macklin, out of retirement to help with an investigation. Elsewhere, April receives life-changing news and Tom considers a big business opportunity. This better not be a series finale!

Hannibal (10pm, NBC) - This episode, dubbed the "Silence of the Lambs" episode, centers on Hannibal Lecter's bad deeds and on an imprisoned killer (played by Eddie Izzard) who tries to take credit for them.

Scandal (10pm, ABC) - The mole investigation leads to a surprising finding. Meanwhile, Fitz wants Jake to keep safeguarding Olivia, and Mellie's actions force Cyrus to deal with crisis management.

Undocumented (2am, UNC-TV) - DVR Alert: An Independent Lens film on undocumented immigrants who died while crossing the border between Mexico and Arizona, featuring medical examiners who work to identify their remains and Border Patrol agents who balance law enforcement with saving lives.

Person of Interest (9pm, CBS) - A medical luminary is poisoned, and Finch and Reese must work quickly to determine the toxin's origin and find the attacker. Elsewhere, an informant gives Internal Affairs pertinent info on Det. Fusco.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The winner is named in the Season 11 finale. Michael Kors is the guest judge.

Hannibal (10pm, NBC) - At the request of the show's creator, Bryan Fuller, NBC is pulling the fourth episode of "Hannibal" due to the "cultural climate" in the country (Newtown, Boston, etc.). The episode, which will not air in the U.S., was about a woman (played by Molly Shannon) who brainwashed children to kill other children. NBC is releasing a series of 'Hannibal' webisodes online that will fill in any holes in character development, particularly between therapist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) and Abigail Hobbs, daughter of serial killer Garrett Jacob Hobbs. The episode airing tonight, Episode 5, isn't exactly a picnic in the park. Will (Hugh Dancy, right) and the FBI track a religious serial killer whose ritual includes cutting the victims' back flesh and stretching it out to resemble wings. In less gruesome events, Crawford's wife (Laurence Fishburne's real-life wife Gina Torres) is keeping an important secret from him, and begins seeing Lecter for support.

Scandal (10pm, ABC) - More details from Huck's background are disclosed. Meanwhile, Olivia and Fitz have an intense conversation and aren't careful about whether they're being watched (which means they are). Also, Cyrus grows suspicious of Jake, and Mellie makes a choice that could have severe repercussions.

Tabatha Takes Over (10pm, Bravo) - Tabatha tries to overhaul a slumping barbershop in Tennessee, where the owner abandoned his business for nearly a year to work with a youth ministry and the barbers staged a walkout.

The Island President (2am, UNCTV) - DVR Alert: An Independent Lens documentary chronicling the first year in office of Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, who undertakes a campaign to raise awareness about the catastrophic consequences of global warming.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - The murder of a TV producer is investigated. Meanwhile, Hodgins turns the lab into a test kitchen in an effort to duplicate Finn's hot sauce.

The Following (9pm, Fox) - The FBI tracks down a location that may have links to Joe's followers, while Claire adjusts to life at the mansion.

Kind Hearted Woman (9pm, UNC-TV) - The first part of this two-part, five-hour Independent Lens documentary begins a look at the epidemic of child sexual abuse on Native American reservations through one woman's story. The documentary, which concludes tomorrow night, follows Robin Charboneau (right), an Oglala Sioux woman determined to forge a better life while battling her ex-husband for custody of her two children, completing her college education and dealing with the repercussions of having been sexually abused as a child.

Bates Motel (10pm, A&E) - I'm really getting into this new "Psycho"-inspired series from A&E. Not only are Norman and his mother completely wack, the little town they live in is just demented. Tonight, Norman and his friend Emma make a shocking discovery, and Norman's half brother Dylan starts his new job, and learns there is more to it than he first thought.

Revolution (10pm, NBC) - Charlie and the gang suffer a devastating loss. Also, Miles and Nora set out to recruit a former militia comrade, and Rachel searches for a power source.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle grows bored because he's stuck at home with a broken leg, but things get interesting when he witnesses a murder in an apartment across the street. So, yes. It's "Rear Window." That's a Hitchcock two-fer tonight.

There's a lot to like about "Soul Food Junkies" (UNC-TV, 11 p.m. Saturday ), a documentary airing on PBS, but there's one line I love.

Documentarian/narrator Byron Hurt encounters some men at a tailgating party cooking up a big batch of assorted porcine parts: pig ears, pig feet, neckbones, turkey necks, plus corn and potatoes.

Hurt has long stopped eating pork or red meat, but as the son of a Southerner he learned that it's rude not to take food hospitably offered. He tries to get away with a bite of corn, but that doesn't cut it. He's handed a piece of turkey.

"Yo, I can not front," he says. "That turkey neck drenched in pork juices was good!"

That scene pretty much sums up the allure and the agony of soul food. It may not be the best thing for you, but it sure is one of the best things. Hurt's doc explores the cost of that 'addiction', particularly for Southern-influenced African-Americans.

It's no secret that that cost is high. Hurt starts his journey after watching his father become obese after a lifetime of eating fried chicken, greens seasoned with pork, sweet potato pie, and all those other delights. His dad eventually dies of pancreatic cancer. Hurt admits he doesn't know that his father's cancer was caused by his diet, but just exploring the foods leads to a journey that changes his family and their diets.

During that journey, Hurt presents a culinary history of so-called soul food, exploding some myths about how slaves ate and about how the food developed. He examines how soul food moved from mere sustenance to cultural meme, and how changes in greater American culture and agriculture have added to the soul food junkie woes. Finally, he shows how some folks are adopting healthier lifestyles by rethinking the notion of 'soul' food.

Hurt is an engaging guide, personable, plain-speaking and honest. Although he makes his dietary choices clear, you never feel like he's judging. As he showed in that quote about the pork juice, he gets why soul food is a hard habit to break. Yet he also understands why we have to try.

You can also watch the documentary online now thru Jan. 22. UNC-TV will also air the documentary through out February, starting Feb. 10

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - One of the 16 remaining bachelors scores a one-on-one date with Emily that includes a private concert with country singer Luke Bryan, while another escorts her to Dollywood in Tennessee, where they are serenaded by Dolly Parton.

Hatfields & McCoys (9pm, History) - In part one of a three-part mini-series, a McCoy is murdered by a Hatfield and a forbidden love affair begins at the start of the legendary Hatfield-McCoy family feud, which nearly brought the states of Kentucky and West Virginia to a civil war in the 1880s. Stars Kevin Costner (right) and Bill Paxton. Adrienne has a review.

Hemingway & Gellhorn (9pm, HBO) - In this original HBO movie, a chance 1936 meeting between novelist Ernest Hemingway (Clive Owen) and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn (Nicole Kidman) sparks a nine-year relationship dominated by a volatile romance that nearly rivaled the combat zones into which they threw themselves in Spain, China, and World War II. It's not really as interesting as it sounds -- my review.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels (9pm, A&E) - In the seventh season opener, Shannon decides that she wants to adopt a child, which creates tension with Gene.

Independent Lens: To Hell and Back (10pm, UNC-TV) - Photojournalist Danfung Dennis chronicles the experiences of a Marine platoon battling the Taliban in 2009 in Afghanistan. The documentary details the physical and emotional challenges a wounded soldier faces upon returning home.

Witness (10pm, National Geographic Channel) - Home vidoes of military men and women surprising their loved ones with an unexpected home visit, and the stories behind the emotional reunions are featured.

Community 8pm, NBC) - The death of a classmate gives Britta a chance to play counselor to the others by using the psychology lessons she's recently learned, but Jeff appears unaffected by the loss. 

The Vampire Diaries (8pm, CW) - Klaus tries to leave town with Elena, but he encounters resistance from a new enemy. Meanwhile, Bonnie gets Abby to help her with a difficult and dangerous spell. 

Parks and Recreation (9:30pm, NBC) - Leslie embarks on a bus tour on the final day of her campaign, but she becomes distracted by the sudden death of an important person in Pawnee. Elsewhere, Andy investigates a security threat, while Chris discovers a surprising cure for his depression. 

Scandal (10pm, ABC) - The disappearance of Amanda Tanner gives Huck an opportunity to dust off his espionage skills to find out where she is. Meanwhile, the firm defends a pilot's reputation from accusations after a commercial plane crashes with no survivors.

The Mentalist (10pm, CBS) - Lisbon encounters her ex-fiancé while investigating a surfer's homicide, and Cho has doubts about continuing his romance with Summer. 

Independent Lens: Circo (10pm, UNC-TV) - Filmmaker Aaron Schock follows the proprietors of a struggling, family-run Mexican circus as they travel the back roads of the countryside in hopes of recapturing the success of the show's earlier years. 

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Garner's Scotty McCreery returns to "Idol" tonight and performs a song from his hit album.

Community (8pm, NBC) - A sandwich shop opens in the cafeteria, drawing the ire of Shirley, Pierce and Britta, who scheme to close the place down.

Touch (9pm, Fox) - Martin discovers that a homeless man's obsession with numbers is similar to Jake's, and he undertakes a series of tasks that involve African boys in a dance competition and a woman at a music festival. 

Awake (10pm, NBC) - Michael (Jason Isaacs, right) tracks a serial killer, but an FBI agent says he's as a suspect in his own case. Meanwhile, Hannah (Laura Allen, right) considers moving to Oregon and Michael's therapists believe the change will help him heal and put an end to his dreams.

The Mentalist (10pm, CBS) - The investigation of a casino worker's homicide reunites Jane with a magician he used to tour with when he was a practicing psychic.

Mary Mary (10pm, WeTV) - The debut of a new reality series following the gospel duo Mary Mary. In this first episode, a big Thanksgiving gig forces the women to make tough choices. The regular timeslot for this series will be Thursdays at 9. Check out Adrienne's review.

You're Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don't (2am, UNC-TV) - Set your DVRs for this Indpendent Lens documentary examining Alzheimer's disease via the day-to-day life of a  nursing home resident.

The Firm (9pm, NBC) - Mitch is released from jail after being cleared as a suspect in Martin Moxon's death. Also, Tammy and Abby delve into a mysterious list that Moxon left behind.

Too Cute (9pm, Animal Planet) - A new installment in Animal Planet's "Too Cute" series chronicling the first few months of three litters of puppies. And we can only presume from the title, some ducklings.

The Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 (9:30pm, UNC-EX) - An Independent Lens documentary with long-unseen footage shot by Swedish television journalists shows a fresh perspective of America's black power movement, featuring scenes of Harlem, Brooklyn an Oakland. Also, interviews with notables such as Stokely Carmichael, Angela Davis and Eldridge Cleaver. The documentary is accented with contemporary remarks from black artists, activists and scholars, including Eyrkah Badu, ?uestlove, Melvin Van Peebles, Talib Kweli and Sonia Sanchez.

2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards (10pm, IFC) - Seth Rogan hosts the annual awards gala honoring independent films. Presenters include Bryan Cranston, Ed Helms, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Kate Beckinsale. The Best Feature nominees are "50/50," "Beginners," "Drive," "Take Shelter," "The Descendants," and "The Artist."

An Idiot Abroad: The Bucket List (10pm, Science) - Along Route 66, Karl Pilkington meets the Amish, New age therapists, and a high school choir.

An Independent Lens documentary on Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates begins airing on UNC-TV this week.

In "Daisy Bates: First Lady of Arkansas," filmmaker Sharon La Cruise presents an unflinching look at the strong but complicated woman who led the integration of public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.

La Cruise uses archival news footage and old interviews with the charismatic Bates to tell the story, along with candid interviews with Bates' friends and Little Rock historians.  Some of the most striking interviews are with members of the Little Rock Nine who famously integrated the Little Rock Public School System.

Hollywood at Home (8pm, HGTV) - Celebrities offer tours of their homes and discuss their personal style. Featured: John Leguizamo, Lara Spencer, Trace Adkins, Evan Lysacek, Paul Shaffer, and Lisa Ling.

The Royal Wedding: The Encore and More (8pm, TLC) - If you were trapped in a mine for the past 36 hours, you can watch memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Includes interviews with guests who attended the wedding.

White House Correspondents Dinner (9pm, MSNBC, CSPAN) - Seth Meyers (right, 'Saturday Night Live') headlines the event, which usually features a comedic turn by the president. Journalists are also honored for their work and 18 Washington, D.C. students will receive college scholarships.

Marwencol (11pm, UNC-TV) - An Independent Lens documentary about Mark Hogancamp, a man who seeks recovery in Marwencol -- an incredible 1/6th scale World War II-era town he creates in his backyard -- after a vicious attack leaves him brain damaged and broke. Read more about Hogancamp and Marwencol at the Independent Lens site.