MasterChef (8pm, Fox) - Season 4 begins with amateur cooks representing 26 states (including ours!) arriving in Los Angeles for a chance to impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Eliot, who rate signature dishes based on flavor, creativity and presentation. Tune in to see Shaun Jay, a local magician who works at Casa San Carlo restaurant in Raleigh. Or head down to the restaurant and watch along with him!
The Middle (8pm, ABC) - In the fourth season finale, Axl gets ready to graduate but dodges Frankie's questions about a party, creating friction between them. Also, Sue takes her driving test for the sixth time.
Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - In the Season 4 finale, the Pritchett clan join Phil in Florida after his mother passes away, but his grief takes a backseat to his surprise at her dying wish. Meanwhile Mitchell helps Gloria deal with a legal problem, and Cameron warms up to a group of elderly women in Frank's retirement community.
Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - The eighth season closes out with two new episodes in which The Replicator returns and targets a member of the BAU and Hotch's estranged brother is caught in the middle of the investigation into a string of drug overdoses.
Law & Order: SVU (9pm, NBC) - In the 14th season finale, a man exposes himself in a park and is arrested, but it turns out to be more than a routine arrest. The mysterious criminal hides his true identity and outwits the detectives, eventually putting Benson's life in jeopardy.
Nashville (10pm, NBC) - In the Season 1 finale, Rayna performs at the CMA Awards with Brad Paisley, but the night may not end well as Deacon confronts her about a buried secret. Meanwhile, Juliette finds a revealing letter from her mom, and Gunnar tries to win back Scarlett.
Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - Season 1 concludes with the squad facing a dangerous, unstable situation at Cook County Jail. Also, Hermann's wife goes into labor, while Dawson and Mills deal with major decisions.
Supernatural (9pm, CW) - Season 8 ends with Crowley (Mark Sheppard) poised to undo all the good that Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) have accomplished as hunters. But the Winchester brothers try one final play against the Demon King.
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The Neighbors (8:30pm, ABC) - In the Season 1 finale, the Weavers take the Bird-Kersees to Atlantic City, where Marty is amazed to find out that Larry Bird can count -- and see through -- cards, and Jackie expresses a desire for a human wedding. Meanwhile, back home, Dick Butkus gets an ominous call from his grandfather, played by George Takei, left. Will the Zabvronians have to go back home? (Please, no.) "The Middle," "Modern Family" and "Suburgatory" are all new tonight.
American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Part 1 of the two-part Season 12 premiere features preliminary auditions and brand new judges. Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban join Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest. And Mariah and Nicki are just wild about each other! I'm betting seconds after this photo was taken, blood was shed (or at the very least, fingers were wagged).
60 Minutes Sports (10pm, Showtime) - On the show's premiere episode, Bob Simon travels to Spain for a rare interview with Lionel Messi (left), the record-breaking soccer player considered by many to be the best of all time. Also, Scott Pelley investigates the case against Lance Armstrong and Lara Logan updates her "60 Minutes" story on free solo climber Alex Honnold, who climbs rock walls using only his hands and feet.
American Horror Story: Asylum (10pm, FX) - It's the episode I've been waiting for all season: Ian McShane (the incomparable Al Swearengen from "Deadwood") surfaces at Briarcliff, and with a little encouragement from the devilish Sister Eunice, believes he's Santa Claus. Santa, knowing who's naughty and who's nice, wreaks havoc at the asylum before coming face to face with Sister Jude. Also, Arden has a surprising encounter in "the Death Chute" and Dr. Thredson returns to Briarcliff in search of Lana.
Whitney (8pm, NBC) - Season 2 opens with Whitney and Alex celebrating their unofficial wedding day. Whitney's mother arrives but then abruptly departs, leaving Whitney in tears. Meanwhile, Lily and Roxanne butt heads trying to purchase the perfect wedding gift for their friend.
when Jackie helps Debbie plan a birthday party for her daughter Abby, and Larry sees first-hand what Marty does at work.