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.