The Ghost Army (8pm, UNC-TV) - The story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret World War II Army group in Europe that used rubber tanks, sound effects and illusions to trick and misdirect the enemy about the strength and location of American units.
Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - A winner is announced in the 16th season finale. Of course, we're pulling for North Carolina native Kellie Pickler (left, with partner Derek Hough). Live performances tonight from Pitbull, Wynonna Judd, Psy and Jessica Sanchez.
Man-Eating Super Squid (9pm, Animal Planet) - An exploration of the myth behind the Scandinavian sea monster known as the kraken. (If you're into giant squids, check out "Monster Squid: It Lives" airing at 8.)
Grimm (10pm, NBC) - In the Season 2 finale, Nick enlists help from Monroe and Rosalee while investigating attacks involving the "undead" in Portland. Meanwhile, Capt. Renard's brother is in town on family business, and Adalind's allies battle each other.
Frontline: The Untouchables (10pm, UNC-TV) - An investigation into why Wall Street titans have avoid prosecution for the roles their institutions played in the 2008 financial meltdown.
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Segments include a visit with Penn State football coach Bill O'Brien; a report on an Oklahoma City marathon honoring those killed in the 1995 terrorist attack; and a look at the dangers faced by referees and steps being taken to protect them from physical assaults.
In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul (8pm, UNC-TV) - A celebration of the Memphis soul music of the mid- to late-1960s. Performers include Alabama Shakes, William Bell, Steve Cropper, Ben Harper, Queen Latifah, Mavis Staples and Justin Timberlake. Sam Moore and Joshua Ledet are shown here performing "Soul Man" for the President and First Lady.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center (8pm, NBC) - If you missed Wednesday night's show, which featured Scotty McCreery, Tony Bennett, Cee Lo Green, Trace Adkins and other performers, it repeats tonight.
History Detectives (9pm, UNC-TV) - The Season 10 premiere investigates the history of a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar to determine if it's the same one Bob Dylan played at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival (where he was booed off the stage for "going electric"). (Note:
Northwestern and Wizard try to escape St. Paul Harbor.
American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The two finalists perform in part one of the season finale, and last season's winner
Lidia Celebrates America (8pm, UNC-TV) - Lidia Bastianich celebrates the American immigrant experience with traditional menus enjoyed byt Italians on Christmas Eve and Mexican-Americans on Christmas Day. Stanley Tucci and Mo Rocca help with the Italian feast of the seven fishes, and restaurateur Michael Cortez helps with tamales. Food for Chinese New Year and Passover Seder is also featured.
NCIS (8pm, CBS) - Boo! Fooled ya! Robert Wagner is arrested for murder but it's while he's playing Tony's dad on "NCIS." Wagner's character is suspected of murder when he's found in a car with a dead body and has no recollection of his actions. Tony is taken off the case, forcing him to disobey orders to prove his dad's innocence. Coincidentally, Wagner was just in the CBS lineup this past Saturday night, co-starring in an episode of "48 Hours Mystery: Vanity Fair Hollywood Scandal." On that show, a boat captain alleged that Wagner had a hand in the drowning death of his wife Natalie Wood in 1981. Awkward. (Note: That "48 Hours" episode was originally supposed to air this coming Saturday, November 26, but CBS rushed it to air a week early -- and so quickly that I didn't even know it was on. Here is the
Man Up! (8:30pm, ABC) - Three men in their thirties navigate -- and bemoan the state of -- modern manhood. It's not good, but it's not as bad as Tim Allen's bemoaning of modern manhood at 8pm. Here's
adulthood.