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What to Watch on Tuesday: A custody battle on 'Raising Hope' finale

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The glee kids do disco as they salute the 1977 movie "Saturday Night Fever."

Ringer (9pm, CW) - In the Season 1 finale, Bridget realizes she must tell Andrew her real identity. Meanwhile, Bodaway Macawi closes in on Bridget, and Machado is forced off the case.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess babysits Russell's daughter for the weekend and has her first encounter with his ex-wife. Also, a pregnancy scare sends Cece and Schmidt into a panic.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - The Season 2 finale involves a custody battle for baby Hope due to surprising revelations from a TV tabloid show about Hope's serial-killer mom.

Frontline: The Real CSI (10pm, UNC-TV) - The reliability of forensic science and courtroom presentations of forensic evidence are examined. Included are the Casey Anthony case, the FBI investigation of the Madrid terrorist bombing and capital cases in Mississippi.

Amish Out of Order (10pm, NGC) - A new series focusing on former members of Amish communities as they face the challenges of living in modern society. In the series premiere, ex-Amish brothers Chris and Reuben Yoder help out an Amish friend who wants to leave the sect.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Justified' finale, Len Goodman explores Titanic legacy

Glee (8pm, Fox) - "Glee" returns to the schedule and with it, Blaine's older brother -- a hotshot (and hot) Hollywood actor played by Matthew Bomer ("White Collar").

Titanic with Len Goodman (8pm, UNC-TV) - The legacy of the Titanic is explored by "Dancing with the Stars" judge Len Goodman (left), who once worked as an apprentice welder for the company that built the ship. Goodman visits Belfast, where the Titanic was built, and Southampton, England, home to many of the dead. He also meets with descendants of passengers and crew.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - A slashed quota for crabs forces the captains to make choices about where to fish in the Season 8 premiere.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - A nervous Jess invites Russell to spend a weekend at the loft and he ends up getting along a little too well with the guys. Also, Winston starts working for a radio shock jock and meets Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (appearing as himself).

Justified (10pm, FX) - In tonight's Season 3 finale, Raylan (Timothy Olyphant, left) is raging after a friend's murder and goes after everyone he holds responsible, leading up to a final showdown with a surprising twist.

Body of Proof (10pm, ABC) - The past comes back to haunt Megan in the Season 2 finale, when evidence in a homicide case points to a serial killer she helped convict.

Also tonight, Hope's serial killer mother is the focus of a tabloid TV show on "Raising Hope" (9:30pm, Fox).

What to Watch on Tuesday: No lives lost on this week's 'Raising Hope'

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - I didn't care at all for last week's episode featuring the tragic slaughter of genius guide pig, Mr. Curly Tail. But it was a rare misstep for this excellent show, so all is forgiven -- barring future cute animal deaths. Tonight, Virginia (Martha Plimpton, left) plants a seed of jealousy in Jimmy's head when Sabrina finds a handsome new study partner. Also, Bert becomes obsessed with a wall figurine.

American Experience: Grand Coulee Dam (8pm, UNC-TV) - An American Experience documentary on the history of the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington, which was one of the centerpiece projects of FDR's New Deal during the Great Depression. A controversial undertaking, it transformed the Pacific Northwest for good and bad, providing needed energy to the growing cities of Portland and Seattle, even as it wiped out entire towns, dislocated Colville Indian Reservation tribes, and blocked the ability of salmon to reach spawning grounds. A repeat of last year's documentary on the Panama Canal airs at 9:30.

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - "Dancing with the Stars" is sparing us their one-hour "recap" show this week, so that means we get a new "Cougar Town." Win! Tonight, Jules gets cold feet when Travis volunteers to take her wedding photos. Well no, I guess ABC is not sparing us the recap/repeat dancing show after all. They must really hate "Cougar Town," which they had on the schedule yesterday...

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess and Cece have a falling out after Jess learns that Cece hasn't been honest with her, and Winston struggles with being the only one to know about Cece and Schmidt's secret affair.

Justified (10pm, FX) - While Raylan closes in on the crazier-every-week Robert Quarles, Boyd and Dickie Bennett team up in a last-ditch attempt to recover the fortune left behind by Dickie's mother, Mags. Next week's episode is the season finale.

What to Watch on Tuesday: PBS looks at the Amish and Rupert Murdoch

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Director Vance's brother-in-law is the chief suspect in the murder of a petty officer.

American Experience: The Amish (8pm, UNC-TV) - This originally ran in the middle of night back in February, so it's good to see it getting a more accessible airtime. Filmed over the course of a year, this American Experience documentary seeks to answer questions about the insular religious community of the Amish. Filmmakers received unprecedented access to the Amish community and it's said to be the first film to deeply penetrate the profoundly private group. It also includes the first television interview with one of the parents of a schoolgirl murdered by Charles Roberts in 2006.

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - Burt runs for the chair of a Natesville church group against a holier-than-thou busybody.

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - The first elimination show of the season!

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - A roommate learns of Schmidt and Cece's secret relationship.

Frontline: Murdoch's Scandal (10pm, UNC-TV) - Lowell Bergman examines the battle over Rupert Murdoch's media empire, as well as his reputation and family fortunes, which are under threat because of the allegations of bribery and invasion of privacy levied against British tabloids under his domain.

Justified (10pm, FX) - While Raylan squares off with a pair of Detroit hit men, the battle between Boyd and Quarles comes to a head.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Finales for 'Southland,' 'The River,' 'Key & Peele'

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - When she house-sits for a wealthy client, Virginia draws on her past experience as a young mother to help a troubled teen. 

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Grayson runs into an old flame and learns he's the father of a baby girl.

The River (9pm, ABC) - In the first season (and perhaps series?) finale, the violent death of a crew member plunges the Magus into chaos and forces others to live in fear, while Jahel ignores her father to desperately call for spiritual help.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - In the Season 4 finale, Tang reports for her last day on patrol before moving on to a promotion at another precinct. Meanwhile, Lydia (Regina King, right, Dorian Missick) with s pressed to make a decision regarding her pregnancy and Sammy recuperates from his injuries.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan struggles to keep Dickie Bennett in prison while also contending with the increasingly violent and unpredictable Quarles. This is an incredible episode for Neal McDonough (Quarles).

Fashion Star (10pm, NBC) - The clothiers hear the demands of and needs of their customers. They are then given retail space and must decide if whether to offer their customers' favorite piecs or go with their own choices.

Key & Peele (10:30pm, Comedy Central) - The first season finale features skits on a babysitter dealing with a young Forest Whitaker and President Obama's desire to be treated like an ordinary citizen.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Scrubs' mini-reunion on 'Cougar Town'

Switched at Birth (8pm, ABC Family) - Kathryn and Regina join forces to search for Angelo while Emmett celebrates his birthday.

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - Hope's increasingly bad behavior leads to Virginia and Burt suggestion that spanking might be the answer, since that worked on him.

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Jules and the gang coax Bobby to put the moves on his new girlfriend Angie (Sarah Chalke, left). Speaking of Sarah Chalke, other "Scrubs" alums featured in this episode are Sam Lloyd and Ken Jenkins.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess encourages Schmidt to go on strike at the loft after noticing he does all the housework with no help from the others.

Fashion Star (9:30pm, NBC) - In the 90-minute premiere this new reality competition series, fourteen designers square off in fashion battles to launch their lines in three major retailers.

Southland (10pm, NBC) - Ben tries to help the daughter of a prostitute, only to draw the wrath of the woman's pimp. Meanwhile, Tang faces the mounting consequences of shooting an innocent bystander.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan pursues a Dixie Mafia soldier who could be the key to nabbing Quarles, and Ava  protects an imperiled prostitute by any means necessary.

Wild Serengeti (10pm, Animal Planet) - A look at the mass migration of millions of animals, including wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, for thousands of miles across Africa's Serengeti plains, where arid conditions and hungry predators imperil every step of their search for food and water.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Katy Perry heads a night of sitcom guest stars

Raising Hope (8pm, Fox) - Sabrina is arrested at a protest for civil disobedience, but her two-week sentence in jail is made even worse by a prison attendant name Rikki (Katy Perry, right) who claims they're old friends.

I Hate My Teenage Daughter (8:30pm, Fox) - I thought this got canceled, but I guess it was just resting because it's back after a break. Tonight, Annie (Jaime Pressly) tries to set a good example for her slack daughter by returning to school at a local community college. A much better bet at 8:30 would be ...

Cougar Town (8:30pm, ABC) - Bobby falls for Travis' photographer professor (Sarah Chalke, "Scrubs") and Laurie begins a romance via Twitter with a soldier in Iraq. This episode was directed by Courtney Cox.

Jane By Design (9pm, ABC Family) - In the first season finale, Jane prepares for Fashion Week but she may have to bail on her coworkers since Ben knows about her secret.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - In the Season 2 premiere, Oz has to sell Contra Security, but Cameron, Cash and the gang aren't sure what to make of the unhinged new boss (Megan Mullally).

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Lydia and Ruben probe the death of a nanny and the children who were under her care are missing. Also, John corners Tang about coming free about last week's shooting.

Justified (10pm, FX) - A shocking murder puts Raylan in a very tight spot and forces him to face past mistakes. Meanwhile, Boyd clashes with Harlan's corrupt sheriff.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A creepy 'River' and an 'Unforgettable' Jane Curtin

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In the show's 200th episode, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) questions choices he's made when he stares down the barrel of a gun at a local diner.

The River (9pm, ABC) - In this two-hour series premiere, a TV explorer goes missing in the Amazon and his wife, who believes he's still alive, sets out with her son (Joe Anderson, right) and a documentary film crew to find him. It has a creepy "Paranormal Activity" vibe. Read my full review of "The River" premiere.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Jess goes against Nick's wishes when she makes it her mission to befriend the loft's landlord, who is notoriously cranky. But in doing so, Jess inadvertently jeopardizes their living situation.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt, stressed out during tax season, blurts out a hurtful insult about Virginia's career, so she starts a new business as a tarot-card reader.

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - A serial killer with knowledge of Carrie's memory skills taunts her and the police department as his list of victims grows. Emmy Award-winning actress Jane Curtin ("Saturday Night Live," "3rd Rock from the Sun") joins the cast tonight as a high-level inspector in the NYPD who until recently was running the Medical Examiner's office in Manhattan.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Mark and Sarah consider having a baby, and Amber lands a promotion she worries she's not qualified for (do not trust that politician, Amber!!!).

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Sammy cares for a dog after accidentally shooting it and Lydia and Ruben investigate the murder of a good Samaritan. Also, Ben and Lydia both brave monumental life changes.

Justified (10pm, FX) - A daring prison escape puts Raylan on the trail of two old foes, while Boyd confronts a traitor in his inner circle.

There's even more good stuff than normal happening at 10 p.m. now, so don't forget the DVR time-shifting strategies we discussed before.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Clooney goes 'Inside the Actors Studio'

Inside the Actors Studio (7pm, Bravo) - George Clooney talks to James Lipton about his life, his career, and his grand plans to prank the living daylights out of his pal Brad Pitt. Repeats at 2 a.m.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The New Directions-Warblers rivalry heats up with Michael Jackson music as Regionals near. Also, Kurt and Rachel hear about their applications to the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts and things between Sam and Mercedes get hotter.

Ringer (9pm, CW) - Bridget offers to host a fundraiser for Juliet's school and learns that her friend Greer knows one of Siobhan's secrets.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Nick is dating a girl who doesn't want to put a label on their relationship, and Winston reconnects with an old flame.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - Burt tries to win back all the things he lost gambling decades ago, and Virginia and Jimmy are powerless to stop him as they also get caught up in the betting craze. But their addiction comes back to haunt them when they miss Hope starring in a play written by Sabrina and directed by Shelley.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Violence explodes on Hood Day when Sammy leaves a gang territory unattended. Ben is haunted by his disastrous encounter breaking up a group of street dancers and parts of Tang's past surface.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan goes after a tyrannical Oxy dealer, putting him on a collision course with the new head of the Dixie Mafia. Meanwhile, Boyd has his first encounter with Ellstin Limehouse.
 

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Justified' and 'Southland' return strong

Custer's Last Stand (8pm, UNC-TV) - A two-hour profile of Gen. George Armstrong Custer, nicknamed "the boy general" for his Civil War exploits, who died with many other members of the 7th Calvary while battling the Cheyenne and Lakota along the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory. The documentary details his time at West Point, where he became famous for his rebellious nature; his relationship with his wife Libbie; his year-long suspension from the service; and the campaign against the Cheyenne that led to his death.

Remodeled (9pm, CW) - A new series in which modeling agency veteran Paul Fisher tries to bring together hundreds of smaller agencies into a new venture. In the opener, Paul travels to Minneapolis to rescue an agency rapidly losing models to a rival. Here's Adrienne's review.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - Schmidt (Schmidt!!) is turning 29, and Jess takes charge when plans for his birthday party fall apart. Meanwhile, Nick has his first date with a beautiful lawyer who is harboring a secret.

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - When Hope shows early signs of above-average intelligence, Jimmy is inspired to return to school to get his GED. Virginia and Burt follow in Jimmy's footsteps to keep their son from being the smartest member of the family. This explains so much.

Justified (10pm, FX) - In the Season 3 premiere, the arrival of a Detroit mobster (Neal McDonough) in Lexington puts Raylan on a collision course with a sadistic Mafia hit man. Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) also has another altercation with Boyd (Walton Goggins), which lands Boyd in an interesting predicament.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Season 4 opens with John returning to work after recuperating from back surgery and meeting his new partner, played by Lucy Liu. Lydia also gets a new partner and Ben tangles with a cynical street cop.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Zeek receives surprising medical news, Crosby starts a new relationship, and Amber is puzzled by her boss's behavior.

***NOTE: The return of "Southland" and "Justified," along with other ongoing 10 p.m. series such as "Parenthood," "Body of Proof," and "White Collar," means one thing: TUESDAY NIGHT TIME SHIFT! Remember that "Southland" airs again at midnight and "Justified" airs at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. "White Collar" also airs again on USA at 1 a.m. "Parenthood" is usually available On Demand.

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