Glee (8pm, Fox) - As the holidays approach, New Directions get invited to to events scheduled for the same time.

The Biggest Loser (9pm, NBC) - The winner of the $250,000 prize is awarded in tonight's finale.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - The roommates attend Schmidt's holiday office party, where Schmidt (Max Greenfield, right) plays Sexy Santa. (More Schmidt! More Schmidt! More Schmidt!)

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - How cool was last week's homage to Marwencol? This week, Jimmy imagines a life without Hope when he enters a strange, dreamlike world where he never met her mother, serial killer Lucy. Meanwhile, the Chances go to the movies and are surprised to see cinematic versions of themselves on the screen.

The Conan One Hour Earlier Best of Spectacular (10pm, TBS) - Memorable moments from Conan O'Brien's show "Conan," which usually airs at 11. (Get it?)

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - A renowned ghost hunter is killed and the investigation reveals that his death is linked to a chilling discovery he made while on a recent assignment.

A Michael Bublé Christmas (8pm, NBC) - Singer Michael Bublé presides over a holiday variety show featuring Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler (left), Thalia, Tracy Morgan, Ed Helms, the Puppini Sisters, and Naturally 7.

A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (8pm, Turner Classic Movies) - A look at holiday-themed movies and behind the scenes info and interviews with Chevy Chase, Margaret O'Brien, Chaz Palminteri, Zack Ward, and Brian Henson.

On thin Ice: Into the Arctic (9pm, Animal Planet) - Explorer Bruce Parry examines the lives and cultures of people living above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, Siberia and Greenland, and how they are adapting to a changing world.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - I'm trying to start a movement to get this show renamed "Schmidt" and the focus of it altered accordingly. Tonight, Schmidt weasels his way into his boss's baby shower to compete with his office female counterpart. This will be way funnier than anything Jess is doing tonight.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Jimmy and his coworker Frank realize they were both bullied by the same guy in high school, but their plot go get revenge on him doesn't work out like they'd hoped.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - In the fourth season finale, Jax (Charlie Hunnan, right) must overcome major obstacles to complete the gun deal with the Irish and the cartel.

Covert Affairs (10pm, USA) - In the Season 2 finale, Annie and Danielle's vacation in Stockholm turns dangerous when Danielle is mistaken for a spy, putting her life in jeopardy.

Moonshiners (10pm, Discovery) - The premiere of a new reality series chronicling the adventures of those who illegally distill their own moonshine deep in Appalachia and the local authorities who pursue them. They throw in a little history of the bootleg whiskey tradition from the 1790's through the origins of NASCAR, and the first few episodes feature some clips of Popcorn Sutton (read more about the series). Another episode airs Wednesday night at 10, the regular timeslot for subsequent episodes.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - This is not an endorsement, I'm just telling you it's still on the air... Sue starts a smear campaign to take down her biggest foe for the congressional seat, and Will and Shelby Corcoran encourage some friendly competition.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Also not really an endorsement, although last week's episode was slightly less annoying than usual... Tonight, the gang hosts Thanksgiving dinner at the loft and Jess invites a colleague (Justin Long) she's always had a crush on.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - This is an endorsement! Burt's well-to-do parents (Lee Majors, Shirley Jones, left) are last minute Thanksgiving guests, but the Chances' decision to "borrow" someone else's house for the feast takes a bad turn when the real owners come home early.

Nazi Hunter: Elusive Justice (9pm, UNC-TV) - Another endorsement: Candice Bergen narrates this account of Nazi war criminals who evaded prosecution, including some who served the Allies as scientists and spies. The documentary explores why governments and institutions failed to prosecute and punish them, and those who took matters into their own hands. This repeats at 3 a.m. on UNC-MX and November 17 at 2 a.m. on UNC-TV.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Huge endorsement! Seriously, this show is so good. Tonight, Adam and Crosby land a new client and Adam has an uncomfortable (understatement!) run-in with Rachel, the possibly-skanky office assistant.

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - I abstain from editorializing because I've never actually seen a whole episode of this, but they do have Marilu Henner tonight... Carrie and Al investigate the murder of a teen who seemed to have no enemies. Elsewhere, Carrie seeks help from her estranged aunt (Henner, who also serves as a consultant for the show) to help probe her sister's murder.

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - Tonight's results show includes performances by Justin Bieber, Boyz II Men, and Christina Perri.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - This show is back tonight after a few weeks off, and I'm sad to admit I didn't miss it a bit. Tonight: Nick lands a date with an attractive coworker (Lake Bell) but then Jess (Zooey Deschanel, left) accidentally walks in on him naked and her laughter kills his self-confidence. As I'm sure it would for anyone.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - While camped out on the lawn due to a termite infestation, the Chances learn that Hope unveiled a violent streak at day care, and now they're afraid she inherited her mother's serial-killer gene.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Kristina plans a family night that doesn't go as expected, and Crosby worries he'll be replaced by Jasmine's new boyfriend.

Covert Affairs (10pm, USA) - In the winter premiere, Annie feels lonely during some downtime following a failed mission in Venice.

Ultimate Factories (10pm, National Geographic Channel) - The Season 5 opener visits a BMW plant in South Carolina for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the X3.

Prohibition (8pm, UNC-TV) - In the conclusion to this three-part documentary series, Ken Burns looks at the factors that led to the end of Prohibition, including the criminalization of alcohol which fed large profits into the coffers of criminal organizations and turned gangsters such as Al Capone into celebrities. Also, wealthy Pauline Sabine, who encouraged the repeal of the 18th Amendment and brought together women of all classes who supported her position.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The team is surprised to find a connection between the murder of a Navy lieutenant and McGee's grandmother.

Viking Wilderness (9pm, Animal Planet) - A new series tracking wildlife in remote parts of northern Europe beings with musk oxen butting heads to woo females; wolves and bears fighting over an elk carcass, and bears brawling for territorial rights.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Nick lands a date with an attractive coworker (Lake Bell), but then Jess accidentally walks in on him naked, making his self-confidence plummet to an all-time low.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt flashes back to a decades-old kidnapping story when the ponytailed drifter (Sean Bridgers) who was involved pays the Chances an unexpected visit.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Zeke lands a commercial, while Camille ponders her own achievements. Also, Crosby and Adam don't see eye-to-eye over a parenting issue, and Drew's first date goes awry.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A young nanny is killed in a hit-and-run accident, and her 5-year-old charge, who requires medication, is kidnapped. Bud's interrogation of the prime suspect in the crime takes an unfortunate turn that puts him in jeopardy.

Take a deep breath. No new premieres tonight, but still plenty of fresh episodes.

Ringer (8pm, CW) - Bridget discovers a possible clue that could lead to Siobhan's killer, and uncovers intriguing information about Andrew.

Frontline (9pm, UNC-TV) - The story of the Ground Zero Mosque is told from the perspective of Sharif El-Gamal, the real estate developer behind it, as well as the victims' relatives and anti-Islam activists who oppose it.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - This new sitcom opened to gangbuster ratings last week, which is cool. I just want Zooey Deschanel's character to be a little less totally helpless, so I'm hoping some tweaking begins tonight (Nerdy does not have to equal stupid, okay writers? Okay.). Tonight, the guys help Jess get her stuff out of her ex's apartment, and we meet Winston (Lamorne Morris), an old roommate who returns from playing basketball overseas and moves back into the loft. The Damon Wayans Jr character is out (you can find him over at "Happy Endings" on ABC, Wednesday nights at 9:30).

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Sabrina can't keep her family hidden any longer after Burt learns a secret about them, so she introduces the Chances to her father (Stephen Root).

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Amber enjoys her independence while Sarah tries to maintain a connection to her daughter. Also, Jasmine wants to start datint but wonders about her role in the family (hint: You didn't marry Crosby so you aren't in the family!).

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - Carrie works with a young boy who witnesses a murder to see if he can lead the police to the killer.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - A millionaire's new trophy wife is killed during a family deer-hunting expedition, and Megan immediately suspects and accuses the husband, which leads him to use his influence to get Megan pulled from the case.

"New Girl"
Tuesday, 9 p.m. on Fox

Either I was in a terrible mood the three times I watched this or I'm immune to the charms of the admittedly adorable Zooey Deschanel, but I found this a teeny bit disappointing (Disclosure: nearly everyone else counts this as one of their favorites of the season).

Hear me out. Zooey plays Jess, a goofy girl who is dumped by her cheating boyfriend and ends up with three male roommates who don't quite know what to make of her. The premise is fine, and the dialogue is often funny. But there are times when "charmingly goofy Jess" morphs into "annoying Kristin Wiig SNL character," and that's where they lose me. I buy that Jess is nerdy and offbeat, but I'm supposed to buy that the same girl who wears a cute black dress out with the guys later dons overalls for a hot date, and needs her supermodel best friend to come over and dress her in normal clothes? There are other Jess situations/habits that fall into the "A Little Bit Goes A Long Way" category, and the writers should be mindful of that.

All that said, "New Girl" has lots of promise (Justin Long will have a recurring role) and I'm not giving up! And there's a great rendition of "I've Had the Time of My Life" at the end that makes up for the other missteps. Damon Wayans Jr. ("Happy Endings") appears in the pilot but will be replaced by Lamorne Morris in subsequent episodes).

Glee (8pm, Fox) - In the Season 3 premiere, the glee kids are depressed following their disappointing showing at Regionals, so Will assigns them a project to get them back on track. Also, Sue Sylvester is running for Congress.

Biggest Loser (8pm, NBC) - For the Season 12 premiere, new contestants are grouped by age and must choose their trainer. Tennis star Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince join Bob Harper to make up the trio of trainers.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In the ninth season opener, Tony's secret assignment for the SECNAV leads to an NCIS agent's death and leaves Tony and Gibbs to solve the mystery of how the tragedy occurred.

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - Harry Connick Jr will perform on tonight's results show. A dancer will be eliminated.

NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm, CBS) - In the Season 3 opener, the team searches for Hetty in Romania, and Callen learns something new about his past.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - After a bad breakup, goofy Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel) moves in with three single guys. Is it as good as we all want it to be?

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - In the second season premiere, Jimmy is surprised to learn that he was once a talented singer until an accident involving a golf club shattered his dreams, so he enlists his family to help him get his creative juices flowing again. Pop singer Greyson Chance guest stars as a teenage Jimmy.

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - A new show about a former detective (Poppy Montgomery) with a flawless memory consults on homicide cases. In the opener, Carrie helps New York police investigate her neighbor's murder.  Adrienne's take.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 2 premiere, Megan's investigation into the death of a middle-aged man whose car plunged over an embankment leads her to a "Desperate Housewives" type cul-de-sac that's loaded with suspects.