How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) -  Unable to decide which of their friends would make the best godparents, Lily and Marshall put them all to a test.

Gossip Girl (9pm, CW) - Serena hosts a gala for a conservancy, while Blair encounters a past enemy as she gets ready to debut her fashion line.

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - Major Crimes teams with the FBI to apprehend a lethal sniper, and Raydor negotiates a deal that even Provenza can support.

Revolution (10pm, NBC) - The gang close in on Neville's group, but a discovery threatens to impede their efforts to rescue Danny. Also, Monroe (David Lyons, left) ups the value of Danny's life and Nora makes a connection with another rebel.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and Beckett head to the Hamptons for a romantic getaway, but their plans go awry when a man dies in Castle's pool and they assist the small-town police with the homicide investigation.

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - The death of a polo player who literally loses his head is investigated. Meanwhile, McGarrett's mother pays him an unexpected visit.

Intervention (10pm, A&E) - The story of a 25-year-old man with alcohol addiction who is expecting his first child. 

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - The battle round opens with team members dueling in duets and the coaches enlisting help from star advisors Billie Joe Armstrong, Mary J. Blige, Michael Buble and Rob Thomas.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - The team's investigation of the death of an animal-expo worker leads them into the shady market for illegal animal trading.

Secret Service  Files (8pm, National Geographic Channel) - From President Clinton's diplomatic visit to Pakistan in 2000 to a live grenade launched at President Bush in 2005, Secret Service agents discuss the challenges of protecting the President.

90210 (8pm, CW) - In the Season 5 opener, Naomi and Max land in jail after plans go awry. Also, Liam puts the Offshore on the market in order to pay off Vanessa, and receives an offer from Navid.

Gossip Girl (9pm, CW) - In the sixth season premiere, Blair and Chuck part ways after making each other a promise. Meanwhile, Georgina assists Dan with his tell-all book and the gang rallies together to locate a missing Serena (Blake Lively, right).

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - This "Closer" spinoff grows on me more and more each week. Tonight, fuzzy facts and cloudy clues mark an investigation when a man from Las Vegas is found dead. Meanwhile, Rusty and Raydor question whether they can trust Rusty's father. (I'm way more invested in this Rusty storyline than I ever thought I would be.)

Mike & Molly (9:30pm, CBS) - Molly gets upset when she reviews her wedding photos because in every picture, Mike's mouth is open or his eyes are closed.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle and Beckett look into the auction of a storage unit, which may be tied to a woman's murder, and soon they find themselves mingling with both treasure hunters and socialites.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - An investigation of human remains found in the aftermath of an explosion in a hotel garage hits a snag when the team learn their assumptions about a man's fate are incorrect.

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Barney's (Neil Patrick Harris, left) extensive and comprehensive pre-nup leads the guys to put forth their own relationship principles, which their significant others do not find agreeable. Meanwhile, an incensed Quinn (Becki Newton, left) responds with her own prenup.

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - Tao faces his past actions when a years-long murder conviction is overturned. Elsewhere, Rusty has his first outing with this father.

2 Broke Girls (9pm, CBS) - Max and Caroline eagerly await a phone call from Martha Stewart after the domestic maven likes one of their cupcakes.

Revolution (10pm, NBC) - Nora takes Miles and Charlie to a rebel camp while Aaron and Maggie look for Grace.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Beckett returns from her suspension and joins Castle in investigating the death of a local TV weather forecaster. Meanwhile, she and Castle try to keep their new romance a secret at work.

Half the Sky (10pm, UNC-TV) - The oppression of women around the world is examined by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, who is joined by Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan and Gabrielle Union on trips to Sierra Leone, Cambodia and Vietnam. Part two airs tomorrow night.

North Carolina Now (7:30pm, UNC-TV) - NC Now reporter Jeff Smith has a special report from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 916th Air Refueling Wing, including some amazing footage of planes refueling in the air. Repeats at 1:30 a.m. and also at midnight and 5 a.m on UNC-MX.

The L.A. Complex (8pm, CW) - Connor receives life-changing news while Nick searches for inspiration in unexpected places. Also, a handsome stranger sweeps Abby off her feet.

Hotel Hell (8pm, Fox) - In this 2-hour Season 1 finale, a run-down Pennsylvania hotel needs to be cleaned of dead bugs and stained bedspreads. In the second hour, the owner of a converted schoolhouse hotel in Idaho needs help addressing the building's musty smell. This season was way too short.

Coma (9pm, A&E) - In the first part of a two-part miniseries, a doctor suspects foul play at her hospital after seemingly healthy patients fall into comas. Adapted from Robin Cook's novel. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Geena Davis, Richard Dreyfuss, James Woods and Lauren Ambrose. The conclusion airs tomorrow night.

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - The unit joins forces with the FBI when a homicide case spins around the Israeli mob and an "intuitive life strategist." Meanwhile, Provenza displays his vulnerable saide, and Rusty's first school day takes an unexpected turn.

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - Nick discovers a highly contagious Wesen disease while investigating an accident. Elsewhere, Monroe and Rosalee come face-to-face with an infected creature, and Capt. Rendard learns that a dangerous international fugitive has arrived in town.

The Inbetweeners (10:30pm, MTV) - After a failed attempt of day drinking at  bowling alley, the boys decide to join Carly and her friends for a night of clubbing.

Republican National Convention - UPDATE: Isaac has really messed things up. Not much is happening in Tampa except for the storm, but if anything happens, it'll be on cable news (the major broadcast networks hadn't scheduled primetime coverage for tonight even before Isaac blew in). Today's cancelations will likely mean extended coverage Tuesday-Thursday.  Tonight's highlights include speeches from Ann Romney, South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee.  Here's more information about RNC viewing.

Alphas (8pm, Syfy) - A tech whiz, played by Summer Glau, helps Rosen learn the purpose of an Alpha-enhancing technology.

Hotel Hell (8pm, Fox) - A boutique hotel in San Diego has problems with its decor (based on Ferrari sports cars), room and laundry service, and the in-house restaurant. And of course, the manager is clueless, which means Gordon Ramsey will get to yell at him. A lot.

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - The gang investigates a deadly car accident at a nightclub, but facts and clues are scarce. Meanwhile, harsh truths surface when Raydor tries to locate Rusty's mother.

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - Hank helps an old friend whose daughter is missing, while Nick investigates the motives involved in the girl's disappearance.

The Inbetweeners (10:30pm, MTV) - In the second episode of this funny British remake, Simon gets his driver's license, but his new car isn't likely to impress Carly.

Hotel Hell (8pm, Fox) - Gordon Ramsey visits the inexperienced owners of a historic -- and haunted -- New York hotel. The owners may lose their investment if the business isn't turned around quickly.

Wild Justice (8pm, NGC) - Bobcat kittens are released back into the wild after being rescued from a wood chipper. Meanwhile, signs of foul play are uncovered during the investigation of a mountain's lion's death, and a black-market poaching ring is busted in California.

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - In tonight's "sort of" finale, Fanny (Kelly Bishop) and Michelle (Sutton Foster), right, bond as they collaborate on "The Nutcracker" recital. Michelle organizes a fundraiser and advises the girls on their boy drama, but her friendship with Fanny goes off track when some mistakes are made. Foster recently told Entertainment Weekly that the episode ends in a cliffhanger, which means it's extra great news that ABC Family just extended the season. I guess that makes tonight's show a mid-season finale instead of a season finale. Either way, more "Bunheads" so hooray!

Major Crimes (9pm, TNT) - As Raydor works to gain respect in the division, the Major Crimes crew works to crack the case of a brutal and complicated homicide. Meanwhile, Raydor tries to supervise Rusty and Provenzo struggles to accept all the changes in the department.

Perception (10pm, TNT) - Pierce is enlisted to help the FBI investigate the slaying of a therapist. Meanwhile, Moretti gets closer to Professor Hathaway and Haley uses Pierce as a pawn to get funding for a new building. TNT has already ordered a second season of "Perception."

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - Nick and his mother team up to fight the Mauvias Dentes. Meanwhile, details about Juliette's affliction come to light as Monroe and Rosalee race against the clock to save her.

Alphas (10pm, Syfy) - The team responds when Rachel gets kidnapped while visiting the hospital.

Think of "Major Crimes" as a sort of step-down program, pushed on the nation by TNT to help us gradually get over the pain of losing "The Closer" and our beloved Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick).

"Major Crimes," debuting tonight at 10 after the series finale of "The Closer," actually doesn't require any lengthy explanation. It's essentially "The Closer" without Brenda Leigh and a couple other cast members (I won't spoil who's missing, though even a fleeting glance at the show's previews on television have already given that away).

It's the exact same show: Capt. Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell, right), who has appeared on "The Closer" for a few seasons now, steps into the lead position in the L.A.P.D.'s Major Crime unit after Brenda's departure in "The Closer's" series finale.

And I have to say, the transition from Deputy Chief Johnson to Capt. Raydor is much smoother -- and more enjoyable -- than I ever expected.

Hotel Hell (8pm, Fox) - In this new series, chef Gordon Ramsay ("Hell's Kitchen," "MasterChef") travels the U.S. offering advice and criticism to the proprietors of struggling hotels. In part 1 of a 2-part episode, Ramsay visits a picturesque Vermont inn with many problems. My review of "Hotel Hell."

Stars Earn Stripes (8pm, NBC) - No more Olympics!! However you feel about that, NBC is hoping tuning in to their network was habit-forming and that you'll watch this new reality series in which "celebrities" compete in military-style challenges. It's hosted by General Wesley Clark and Samantha Harris, and featuring Eve Torres, Dolvett Quince, Todd Palin, Nick Lachey, Terry Crews, Dean Cain, Laila Ali, and Picabo Street.

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - In tonight's series finale, Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick, right) leads an investigation that she thinks will finally bring her nemesis Phillip Stroh to justice, but her obsession with him soon puts her career -- and her life -- in jeopardy. Read more about tonight's finale (no spoilers!).

Bunheads (9pm, ABC Family) - Michelle is pleased to find a new place to get coffee, but dealing with the barista proves difficult (how cool would it be if this was Luke from "Gilmore Girls"?).

Major Crimes (10pm, TNT) - In this spinoff of "The Closer," featuring characters from that series, Capt. Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell) takes over for the departed Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson. In the opening episode, the unit investigates a string of store robberies that turns fatal, and an undercover detective proves herself and is transferred into the division. Is it any good? Here's my review.

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - Season 2 opens with Nick dealing with his mother's unexpected return. Meanwhile, a foreign plot to hunt down Nick comes to light, and Rosalee and Monroe attempt to awaken Juliette from her coma.

Gallery Girls (10pm, Bravo) - The lives of seven young women in New York City's art world are tracked in this new reality series.

Teen Wolf (10pm, MTV) - Scott races to uncover Gerard's master plan following a shocking death on the lacrosse field.

Tonight's series finale of "The Closer," airing at 9 on TNT, has pretty much everything you can hope for when saying goodbye to a TV show -- and characters -- you've come to love: closure and peace.

I won't dare give away any particulars of how or why Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, played for seven great seasons by Kyra Sedgwick, leaves her job as head of L.A.P.D.'s Major Crimes unit. I will tell you that it's a strong episode with a satisfying conclusion.

But it also can't help but be a little sad, too. Sedgwick, pictured here with TV husband Fritz (Jon Tenney) and cat Joel (Jax and/or Darlie), brought Brenda Leigh to life so completely that I'm still a little surprised when I hear her speak on talk shows and she doesn't have an exaggerated Southern drawl (one of my favorite scenes from "The Closer" is from Season 1, when Lt. Provenza mimics Chief Johnson's extreme southern accent at a crime scene).