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What to Watch on Tuesday: Ellen DeGeneres receives Mark Twain Prize

NOTE: Primetime lineups are subject to change in the event of Hurricane Sandy special programming.

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - Burt scouts out a gay bar when Jimmy is invited to meet Sabrina's friend and his partner, but Virginia wonders why her husband has started spending so much time there, so she decides to find out for herself on Halloween.

Ellen DeGeneres: The Mark Twain Prize (8pm, UNC-TV) - Ellen DeGeneres is honored with the 15th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Among those paying tribute, Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Harvey, Sean Hayes, Jimmy Kimmel and Lily Tomlin.

Ben and Kate (8:30pm, Fox) - BJ helps Kate find a costume to wear to an attractive neighbor's Halloween party. Meanwhile, Ben and Tommy stay home and hand out candy in hopes of meeting women, but the evening takes a wild turn when Tommy accidentally eats some of BJ's "special" candy from Amsterdam.

Happy Endings (9pm, ABC) - Dave and Alex's inability to commit to a new apartment proves to be quite a challenge for their real estate agent, while Jane pulls out all the stops when she takes Penny car shopping.

Emily Owens, M.D. (9pm, CW) - Emily talks about safe sex to some girls at a local high school, and tries to forget about her feelings for Will.

Frontline: Big Sky, Big Money (10pm, UNC-TV) - How the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case, which prohibited restrictions on the amounts of money that outside groups may spend to promote or oppose political candidates and causes, is affecting the senatorial race in Montana. The special also shows how the Obama and Romney campaigns use data analytics to increase voter turnout and shape the election.

The New Normal (10:30pm, NBC) - Bryan basks in the Halloween spirit by decorating the house, going to a pumpkin patch to spot celebrities and ruling over everyone's costumes. David finally rebels when Bryan insists on having a Honey Boo Boo theme.

What to Watch on Monday: Ferrell's Twain Prize, BriWi's 'Rock Center'

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.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Tina Fey feted, 'Modern Family' gives thanks

The President's Photographer: Fifty Years Inside the Oval Office (8pm, UNC-TV) - The work of chief White House photographer Pete Souza is explored. The documentary follows him inside the Obama White House, aboard Air Force One, and backstage at the State of the Union.

Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (8:30, NBC) - Po (voice of Jack Black) is disappointed to learn he'll have to host an even at Jade Palace on his favorite holiday, Winter Feast, which he usually spends with his father. The obligation leaves Po torn between his family traditions and the job he loves. Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and David Cross all reprise their roles from the 2008 film.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - A Thanksgiving visit from Cameron's force-of-nature mother (Celia Weston) makes Mitchell nervous, Phil is distraught over Haley's breakup with Dylan, and Jay's stomach ailment worsens after he and Manny read a medical website. All the ABC sitcoms have special Thanksgiving episodes tonight.

Tina Fey: The Mark Twain Prize (9pm, UNC-TV) - Tina Fey is awarded the 13th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Those paying tribute: Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Steve Martin, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, Tracy Morgan, Amy Poehler, and Betty White.

The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now (9pm, NBC) - Upudates on more than 30 contestants from the first nine seasons of the show.

Terriers (10pm, FX) - As Hank, Britt, and Laura Ross unravel the Ocean Beach conspiracy, they put themselves and people around them in danger. Meanwhile, Britt receives assistance from an unexpected source, and Katie learns something new about Britt.

Tina Fey's 'Mark Twain Prize' show airs on UNC-TV

Earlier in November, Tina Fey received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington. An edited version of the ceremony aired on most PBS stations on November 14, and we finally get to see the show this Wednesday night on UNC-TV.

Entertainers who appeared to honor Fey were Fred Armisen, Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Hudson, Jane Krakowski, Steve Martin, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, Tracy Morgan, Amy Poehler, and Betty White. There's also a funny speech by Fey, but you won't get to see the whole thing (see "edited version" link above).

The show airs at 9pm on UNC-TV, Wednesday, November 24.

Click below to watch some teasers for the show.

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