Miss Universe Pageant (8pm, NBC) - The 61st annual beauty pageant is hosted by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

A Home for the Holidays with Rascal Flatts (8pm, CBS) - Rascal Flatts hosts the 14th annual event to raise awareness of adoption. Featured musical performances by Rascal Flatts, Rachel Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Matchbox Twenty and "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips (left) -- who you know is going to sing that cool "Home" song.

The X-Factor (8pm, Fox) - In part one of the two-part season finale, the remaining acts perform for one last time.

WWE Tribute to the Troops (9pm, USA) - The 10th annual holiday celebration for the troops takes place in Norfolk with Kid Rock, Flo-Rida and the Muppets joining pro-wrestling superstars.

The Year with Katie Couric (9:30pm, ABC) - In a special edition of "20/20," Katie Couric recalls the biggest stories of 2012, including the presidential election, Hurricane Sandy, and mass shootings in Aurora, Co., and Newtown, Ct.. The special will feature interviews with newsmakers and celebrities.

Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - Several of the  firefighters are accused of stealing an expensive diamond necklace after responding to a kitchen blaze in an upscale townhouse. Meanwhile, Cruz tries to save his brother from involvement in an escalating gang war.

Happily Divorced (10:30pm, TV Land) - Fran fills in for Peter as Joan Collins' assistant, but manages to get her ex and temporary boss in hot water with a director.

Miss Universe Pageant (8pm, NBC) - The 59th annual beauty competition (no pretense here about scholarships!) is hosted by rocker Bret Michaels and Today correspondent Natalie Morales. Music from John Legend and The Roots. Celebrity judges include Criss Angel, William Baldwin, Evan Lysacek, Jane Seymour, and Chazz Palminteri. Donald Trump will also be there with his spray-on tan.

If God is Willin' and Da Creek Don't Rise (9pm, HBO) - Part one of Spike Lee's two-part follow-up to his Katrina documentary, "When the Levees Broke." The cruel people at HBO neglected to send us a screener, but we're pretty sure it's worthwhile.

Bond of Silence (9pm, Lifetime) - A widow (Kim Raver) tries to solve the mystery of her husband's death, which occurred while he was trying to quiet down a teen party, but no one involved is talking. Based on a true story. Read Adrienne's review.

Real Housewives of New Jersey (10pm, Bravo) - Tonight is the first part of the two-part season finale. Everyone is intent on banishing Danielle from their lives. The big showdown tonight is Caroline vs. Danielle.

The Big C (10pm, Showtime) - The realization of how little time she has left leaves Cathy (Laura Linney) with an inclination to appreciate and explore her body for the first time. She tells Paul (Oliver Platt) she wants to live apart for the summer, but he wants to try couples therapy.

Rizzoli & Isles (10pm, TNT) - Bothered by the lack of Boston accents on this Boston-based crime dramedy? The show throws you a bone tonight by setting the crime in the middle of the Boston Marathon. See? Totally authentic. Balthazar Getty guest stars.