"American Horror Story," a freaky new horror series from the team who brought us "Nip/Tuck" and "Glee," is easily the most polarizing new show of the fall season. Among television critics, there's very little gray area: you're either into it, or you despise it.

I think I'm into it.

I admit up front I have no idea what Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk are trying to do here. But I do know that "American Horror Story" is among the scariest things I've ever watched.

The series follows a couple as they move their teenage daughter to Los Angeles to try to heal their marriage and make a fresh start. The problem is they move into the most haunted house in the history of haunted houses. We're talking "gaping Hellmouth" kind of haunted. There are no romantic vampires or buff werewolves in this house. Right down to the last nail in the last creaky floorboard, this is a house of pure, ugly evil.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Lots going on in this ep, but I'm most looking forward to Phil facing his fear of the dark and of bugs as he considers an adventure under the house with Luke. 

Law & Order: SVU (9pm, NBC) - As they did with Monday night's "Law & Order," NBC is offering back-to-back "SVU" to fill the Leno void at 10pm. In the first episode, Kathy Griffin guest stars as the leader of a lesbian rights group who assists the detectives as they investigate the murder of a member. And this should get viewers -- Griffin's character shares a kiss with Olivia Benson, played by Mariska Hargitay. In the second episode, Benson and Stabler look into the murder of young prostitutes, and Benson gets emotionally involved when one of the victims, played by Mischa Barton, survives her attack.

The Locator (10pm, WeTV) - Troy Dunn's "track 'em down" show moves to a new night and a new time (I personally liked the Saturday at 8pm slot, but WeTV didn't ask me). In tonight's one-hour season premiere, a young woman searches for the father she hasn't seen since she was three years old, and a mother searches for the daughter she gave up for adoption 40 years ago. 

Nip/Tuck (10pm, FX) - "Nip/Tuck" ends tonight after seven over-the-top years on the air. In this final episode, Sean (Dylan Walch) and Christian (Julian McMahon), at right, reflect on their relationship and also remove a curious scar from an elderly Japanese adult film star. There's plenty of personal drama surrounding the guys, as usual, but it should be a satisfying ending for fans.  

Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special (10pm, ABC) - Oprah has Oscar winners interviewing other Oscar winners. 

Winter Olympics (NBC) - Snowboarding, speedskating, Alpine skiing. Full schedule.

Faces of America (8pm, UNC-TV) - Henry Louis Gates uses genealogical research and DNA testing to help prominent Americans discover their ancestry. Tonight the focus is on Stephen Colbert, chef Mario Batali, Jordan's Queen Noor, and Kristi Yamaguchi.

Human Target (8pm, Fox) - An engineer wants to leave his job at a weapons company, but needs Chance's help to shake free.

American Idol (9pm, Fox) - The season's top 24 finalist are announced. 

Psych (10pm, USA) - Eighties star Judd Nelson guest stars in an episode in which Shawn and Gus try to recover a stolen lethal pathogen which could be released into the city. 

Nip/Tuck (10pm, FX) - Joan Rivers has a cameo as herself. Also appearing in guest star roles, Joan Van Ark and Donna Mills. 

The Human Spark (8pm, UNC-TV) - Alan Alda (right) hosts a three-part series that explores what makes us humans different from other species. Alda makes a trip to the North Carolina Zoo and interviews Duke Anthropologist Brian Hare. Immediately following tonight's episode, check out the UNC-TV original production, "North Carolina Scientists Explore the Human Spark." Read more about both shows here. 

I Get That A Lot (8pm, CBS) - Celebrities work at everyday jobs just to freak out us regular people. For instance, Paris Hilton works at a gas station, Snoop Dogg is a parking lot attendant, and Julie Chen does time in a yogurt shop.  

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Ah, yes. This is must-see TV: Benjamin Bratt (left) guest stars as Gloria's ex-husband and Manny's infamously unreliable dad. We'll finally see where little Manny gets his swagger. Also, Phil suffers from kidney stones and Mitchell and Cameron try to sleep-train Lily. 

Cougar Town (9:30pm, ABC) - It's a sort of "Friends" reunion with Lisa Kudrow guest starring tonight a dermatologist visited by Ellie and Jules (Courteney Cox). Also, Travis begins working for Barbara.

Nip/Tuck (10pm, FX) - The show's seventh (and final) season begins, and the doctors are honored by their alma mater, The University of Miami. They also treat a man whose genetic disorder has led to self-mutilation. 

Glee (9pm, Fox) - Now that Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch, right) is
co-director of the glee club, she immediately begins working to tear
the group apart from the inside. When the competition in the club gets
too heated, Sue and Will get called into Principal Figgins' office. Meanwhile, the members rally around Quinn and offer her their support. 

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Shelley Long ("Cheers") guest stars as Jay's ex-wife, who shows up unexpectedly to make amends for an unfortunate incident at Jay and Gloria's wedding.

Nip/Tuck (10pm, FX) - I guess in an economic downturn, boob jobs and tummy tucks get put on the back burner. That's why things aren't great at McNamara/Troy, and also why it's a good thing Dr. Mike Hamoui (Mario Lopez) has returned to LA with a very profitable niche specialty. I'm not sure exactly what that might be, but the photo at left (yes, it's from "Nip/Tuck") is  intriguing. Tonight is the season 6 premiere.

Top Chef Las Vegas (10pm, Bravo) - Tonight's theme involves "pork and wine." I'm going to go ahead and place my money on Kevin from Atlanta on acing this one.