American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The winning singer is named tonight. Odds are that the winner will be Garner's own Scotty McCreery, but you just. never. know. Georgia's Lauren Alaina has been a strong contestant, too. Before the big moment, there will be a reunion of the Top 13 contestants from this season (I've already forgotten anyone past the Top 6) and the iconic rock band U2 will perform with actors from the "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" Broadway catastrophe. I mean show. Broadway show. One last time, Go Scotty!

The Middle (8pm, ABC) - It's finale night for all of ABC's Wednesday night sitcoms, even the very funny "Happy Endings," which just started a few weeks ago. On "The Middle," Axl hasn't completed his 30 days of community service and Sue has to prove she's never taken a sick day to get a perfect attendance award. On "Modern Family," Jay wants to spend his birthday fishing but his family wants a big party, which leads to Claire and Mitchell getting trapped in the yard of their childhood home and Cameron getting into trouble at the bakery. And in a one-hour finale for "Cougar Town," Travis moves to Hawaii and the gang uses that as an excuse to take a vacation there, though they're really on a mission to convince him to come home. On "Happy Endings," a surprise invitation to the wedding of an old slacker buddy leads Brad and Jane to uncover something disturbing about their marital status, and a depressed Penny asks Derrick to be her date and pretend they're engaged.

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (10pm, CBS) - This one didn't make it, so tonight's season finale is actually a series finale. In this last episode, a serial killer is shooting people in crowded places and Beth's life is threatened when she goes undercover with Prophet.

Law & Order: Los Angeles (10pm, NBC) - It's not a finale, but it's one of the few non-repeats on tonight. In this episode, the murder of a casino worker exposes an argument that occurred before the crime and an admission from the victim's girlfriend that complicates the case.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Tonight we get to see Scotty's hometown visit to Garner, which "Idol" filmed aaalllllll day long this past Saturday. Then Haley, Scotty, and Lauren each sing three songs: one chosen by the judges, one chosen by mentor Jimmy Iovine, and one of their own choosing. We know Scotty is singing Kenny Rogers' "She Believes in Me" as the judges' choice. Some fan sites are reporting that Scotty will also sing "You'll Think of Me" (Keith Urban) and "What Hurts the Most" (Rascal Flatts) -- but it's all rumors at this point, no one who really knows is saying...

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - In the sixth season finale, the team hunts for a human-trafficking ring and J.J. returns to the BAU.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - The family gathers at Jay's house before going to Alex's middle school graduation, but they're in danger of missing the ceremony thanks to a perfect storm of problems: Jay tries to hide a cosmetic snafu, Cameron thinks Mitchell is mocking him, and Phil keeps reminding Claire that the kids are getting older.

America's Next Top Model (9pm, CW) - The season ends with the two final models shooting a CoverGirl commercial and walking their last runway before judges choose a winner.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - In the Season 12 finale, a rape-trial witness is murdered before she's able to testify, so Benson and Stabler look for links between her homicide and the rape case, and uncover some surprising relationships.

Happy Endings (10pm, ABC) - This show just got picked up for another season! Tonight, in an episode that seems wildly out of order with the others which have already aired, Dave moves into Max's place and in a moment of drunken inspiration, the two decide to track down the guy who spirited Alex away from the doomed wedding ceremony.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Scotty, James, Lauren, and Haley perform the tunes of the influential 1950s songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. They wrote songs that became hits for Elvis Presley, The Coasters, The Drifters, and Ben E. King. Kudos to 'Idol' for recognizing their significant contribution to rock and roll, but really? Also, Lady Gaga is the guest mentor (apparently Doris Day was busy).

Better With You (8:30pm, ABC) - In the Season 1 finale, Mia goes into labor and suddenly decides she and Casey should be married when the baby is born. Cue scramble.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Phil and Claire reverse their respective "good cop, bad cop" roles and throw the kids for a loop. Also, Cameron comes down with the flu and Mitchell's plans to attend a Lady Gaga concert are threatened.

Happy Endings (10pm, ABC) - Two back-to-back new episodes again this week. This show is really funny and I won't stop harping on it till you watch. I already let your complacency cost me "Perfect Couples." In the first episode, Dave and Alex must decide what to do about the his-and-her tattoos they got when they were a couple. In the second episode, Penny dates a teacher Dave admires and discovers he's not as wonderful as everyone thinks.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - The cooks must become judges and appraise the quick fire work of their fellow chefs. Later they cook for the rock band Maroon 5.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - A woman discovers an unknown naked teenage boy asleep in her bedroom and the boy's overprotective mother (Rita Wilson) defends her son's devious actions. When police investigate, they are reminded of how misleading appearances can be.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The five finalist perform hits from "songs from then and now" -- one song from 1960 and one current song.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Claire and Gloria's Mother's Day excursion with the kids turns into a huge disaster. Meanwhile, Phil and Jay share an awkward moment when they stay home to prepare dinner for everyone. And Cameron worries about gender roles in his relationship with Mitchell.

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - A woman disappears and another is injured at the hand of the same criminal in a mountain resort town in North Carolina, and the agents suspect that there are more victims.

Justified (10pm, FX) - In the Season 2 finale of one of the strongest dramas on television, war has broken out in Harlan between Boyd (Walton Goggins, left) and the Bennetts. Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) get caught up in the violence as he searches for a missing person.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - A woman (Lori Singer) is questioned by police after her newly adopted baby is found alone on a playground. Detectives then investigate her fiance (John Stamos), a man with a sinister past who's also dating the baby's nanny.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - The remaining chefs work at a traditional fast food joint in Southern California, where they must operate a drive-thru and serve up quality food in less than two minutes.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The seven contestants (or "Scotty and them," as we say around here) sing songs from the 21st century.

The Middle (8pm, ABC) - Frankie's obsession with the royal wedding worries her family when she buys commemorative knickknacks and an expensive HDTV on which to watch the events.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Skeletons are out of the closet when Mitchell and Cameron covertly evaluate the family in search of potential legal guardians for Lily. They aren't exactly impressed with the parenting they observe: Jay using "tough love" with Manny, and Claire secretly taking Luke to a child psychologist. NOTE: All of the ABC sitcoms are new tonight and run 8 - 11 p.m. 'Cougar Town' is back in their normal 9:30 time slot and there are two new episodes of the very good 'Happy Endings' starting at 10 p.m.

Saving Pelican 895 (9pm, HBO) - A chronicle of oiled-bird rescues in the aftermath of the 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico focuses on the 895th surviving brown pelican as it endures the painstaking process of cleaning and rehabilitation before it can be released into the wild.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - Oz helps his childhood friend, NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson, with a security problem at his track.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan wants to know who is trying to kill him, and in the course of his investigation, discovers he is not the only target. Meanwhile, Boyd challenges Dickie Bennet for control of the Harlan weed business, and taps Arlo to assist him.

Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium (8pm, UNC-TV) - Billy Joel performs at NYC's Shea Stadium in 2008, singing his big hits and sharing the stage with Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Tony Bennett.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The remaining finalists compete. The big question: will Garner's Scotty McCreery ever sing anything other than a country song?

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Luke's friendship with a curmudgeonly neighbor (Philip Baker Hall) worries Claire and Phil. Also, Jay (Ed O'Neill) tries to get out of a symphony concert with Gloria and Manny, but winds up with Mitchell and Cameron on a night out with their friends -- while Haley babysits Lily. Nathan Lane guest stars.

Mr. Sunshine (9:30pm, ABC) - This Matthew Perry sitcom has been spotty, but I'm sticking for now. Tonight, Ben teams with Alonzo to play tennis great Jimmy Connors and actor Fred Savage in a celebrity tennis tournament. Ben reveals his past with Alice to Alonzo, and a careless act on Crystal's part inadvertently brings her closer to her son, Roman.

Justified (10pm, FX) - The FBI flags the $100 bill that Winona had stolen, and Raylan does what he can to protect her. Meanwhile, the coal company hires Boyd to provide security at a civil trial in which the company is being sued by the family of a dead anti-mining activist.

Top Chef All-Stars (10pm, Bravo) - The three remaining chefs fashion challenges for their fellow contestants in the season's final Quickfire. Then, they must cook a supper for celebrity chefs Masaharu Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck, and Michelle Bernstein. One chef is eliminated and the finale will be next week. After the last two eliminations, I no longer care who wins.

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - In the season finale, Elka learns the outcome of the criminal charges against her. Amy Sedaris guest stars as the first lady of Ohio.

Survivor: Redemption Island (8pm, CBS) - Matt and Francesca face off in the first duel on Redemption Island.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The Top 12 women perform tonight.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - With Claire preoccupied by a feud between Haley and Alex, Phil is free to enjoy a day at the spa. Meanwhile, Gloria is creeped out by Jay's designs on his-and-hers burial plots, and Cameron does research for a book about Lily's adoption. All of the ABC sitcoms are new tonight, and recommended.

Cigarette Wars (9pm, CNBC) - Brian Schactman reports on the business of tobacco, highlighting the farmers who grow it, the people who smoke it, and the elected officials trying to get rid of it. Schactman also reports on the growing black market for cigarettes.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Rachel's brother-in-law (Larenz Tate) escapes from a halfway house and the marshals must track him down, and Raylan (Timothy Olyphant, right) breaks up a Bennett family gathering, which doesn’t sit well with Mags. Meanwhile, Boyd mulls an offer in Harlan that could prove dangerous, and Winona's husband Gary tells her he wants her back, but does so in an unusual way. 

Restaurant: Impossible (10pm, Food) - The premise of this show is that Chef Robert Irvine must save desperate restaurants from impending failure in just two days with only $10,000. The restaurant in need of help tonight: the famed Mystic Pizza in Mystic, Conn.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Tune in to see if Garner's Scotty McCreery learns the words to this week's song.

America's Next Top Model (8pm, CW) - The 16th season begins. That's about all there is to say about that.

Ghost Hunters (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 7 premiere,  the TAPS gang looks for the ghost of a hotel owner and also probes a tavern and restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Shedding for the Wedding (9pm, CW) - The premiere of a new reality show in which nine couples lose weight while competing for a dream wedding.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Jay and Gloria sort things out when a big fight between Claire and Phil has Phil in the dark about the reason for the fight. Also, Jay buys Gloria a karaoke machine and Cameron asks Mitchell and Luke for help with an important fundraiser.

Venom: Nature's Killer (9pm, UNC-TV) - This episode of Nova chronicles the efforts of two venom scientists to collect samples from the world's deadliest species before the creatures die off in order to study to the natural poisons, which could provide the building blocks for a new wave of advanced medicines.

Justified (10pm, FX) - A church bus containing a shipment of painkillers is hijacked, and Boyd is considered the likely suspect. Roots-rock singer Dave Alvin performs in a sequence at a roadhouse, where Raylan is having a tryst with Winona.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - An art patron (LuAnn de Lesseps, aka The Countess from "Real Housewives of New York") finds a body, and when detectives question the murdered young woman's good friend and associates, they uncover an antagonistic work environment filled with grown-up bullies.

Top Chef All-Stars (10pm, Bravo) - The remaining chefs break out the deep fryers and tubs of butter to impress guest judge Paula Deen.

NOTE: WRAL will air the State vs. Carolina basketball game tonight at 9pm, so if you want to see the two "Criminal Minds" shows, you'll need to set your recorder to start after the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" ends, or go online tomorrow. 

Survivor: Redemption Island (8pm, CBS) - The 22nd season begins with 18 castaways, including Russell Hantz and "Boston" Rob Mariano, arriving in Nicaragua and learning that ousted players are sent to Redemption Island where they live in exile and are given a chance to re-enter the game if they can defeat other banished players in head-to-head competitions.

Quadrangle (9pm, HBO2) - A documentary about two couples who fall in love and move their families in together in 1969 New York. Fascinating. Read more.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Cameron is upset when Fizbo the clown is cut from the guest list for Lily's princess-themed birthday party, but the invitees do include Mitchell's mom (Shelly Long), who shows up with Claire's high school boyfriend (Matt Dillon).

Mr. Sunshine (9:30pm, ABC) - Nick Jonas plays a teen idol scheduled to perform at the Sunshine Arena. Kathy Najimy also guest stars.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - The host of a TV show that spotlights predators receives threats to her safety, and this reawakens her hunt for her sister's abductor. Debra Messing ("Will & Grace") guest stars.

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (10pm, CBS) - The premiere episode of the "Criminal Minds" spinoff series that follows an elite group of the Behavioral Analysis Unit using unique and aggressive methods to hunt criminals. Stars Forest Whitaker and Janeane Garofalo.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan and Tim transport a pregnant federal prisoner to a doctor's appointment, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, young Loretta McCready learns that she'll now be living with Mags Bennett, and Boyd Crowder tries to go straight, taking a job in a coal mine.

Top Chef All-Stars (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs bake cookies in an effort to impress Sesame Street residents Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Telly.

Celebration of Gospel (8pm, BET) - A repeat of last week's blockbuster gospel music special hosted by Steve Harvey and featuring a duet between Kim Burrell and Whitney Houston.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Phil and Claire once again assume their alter egos (Clive and Juliana) for their annual Valentine's Day rendezvous. Also, Jay encounters obstacles trying to surprise Gloria, and Cameron and Mitchell dispute an admirer's intentions. "The Middle" (8pm) and "Better With You" (8:30pm) also have Valentine's themed episodes tonight.

Human Target (9pm, Fox) - In the second season finale, Chance digs into the past of Ilsa's deceased husband, but the unsavory details of lies and deceit he discovers may cause irreparable damage to the team.

Reagan (9pm, History) - Another documentary about former President Ronald Reagan, this one focusing on pivotal periods in his life, including his presidency, his role as governor of California, and his acting career. Interviews with Sam Donaldson, David Gergen, and George Shultz.

Mr. Sunshine (9:30pm, ABC) - A new sitcom starring Matthew Perry as the manager of a San Diego sports arena. Also stars Andrea Anders ("Better Off Ted") as a coworker and Allison Janney as his wacky boss.

Top Chef All-Stars (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs cater Jimmy Fallon's birthday party and Fallon serves as the guest judge.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Season 2 has Raylan tracking down a sex offender and renewing acquaintances with the matriarch of a powerful Rabbit Holler pot farming family. Also, Boyd is once again on the loose. Our preview of the new season.