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What to Watch on Wednesday: The night's finales include 'Idol' and 'Revenge'

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The winning singer -- Jessica Sanchez vs. Phillip Phillips -- is revealed. Performers tonight include Rihanna and Aerosmith. Also, last season's winner Scotty McCreery will also be in attendance.

The Middle (8pm, ABC) - In the third season finale, Mike's brother plans to get married at the Hecks' home, but he doesn't run the idea past them first.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - The Season 3 finale has Jay and Manny helping Lily get ready for a dance recital and Alex going to her first prom. Also, Haley announces her future plans, which come as a shock to her family.

Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 (9:30pm, ABC) - This first short season ends with June desperately trying to keep pace with Chloe's hard-partying ways. And James is furious when he discovers that Dean Cain's "Dancing with the Stars" dressing room is larger than his.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - In tonight's explosive season finale, Emily tackles the final stages of her plan while the Graysons continue to self-destruct. And from the looks of this photo from ABC, Emily and Nolan are going to have to get out of crazy mess at some point (glad to see Nolan is alive!).

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - In the 13th season finale, an underage escort is murdered at an upper-crust bachelor party, and the detectives are cautioned to be discreet because of the names on guest list.

What to Watch on Wednesday: A departure in 'Criminal Minds' season finale

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The final three singers each perform three songs and return to their hometowns to visit family, friends and fans.

Suburgatory (8:30pm, ABC) - In the first season finale (it's renewed!), Tessa feels left out when the town celebrates mothers day in the community. Meanwhile, an endangered-animal theme at the Lerners' baby shower draws a reaction from Eden.

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - The 7th season ends with a two-hour episode in which a federal bank goes under attack and hostages are taken, including a BAU team member. Meanwhile, Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster, far right) says goodbye.

Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis (9pm, Bravo) - Jeff and Jenni provide a design makeover for comic Mark DeCarlo in the season 1 finale.

Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 (9:30pm, ABC) - James freaks out when a sex tape of him and Chloe is leaked to the public because he fears how it will affect his status on "Dancing with the Stars."

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - A loss brings Emily and Jack closer, and Victoria's newest collaboration causes trouble for Conrad.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - Police dive into an underground world of self-mutiliation and ritual amputation while searching for a missing woman.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Revenge' looks back to 2002

Nature: The White Lions (8pm, UNC-TV) - The experiences of two white lion cub sisters in South Africa's Kruger National Park are chronicled. Due to their inability to blend in with their surroundings, the critters face a tougher life than their tawny kin.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Oh no, another travel episode. The entire Pritchett family goes to Disneyland.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - An episode set in 2002 focuses on a young, reckless Amanda before she transformed into Emily. Nolan persuades her to read her dad's journals, which serve as a catalyst for her to spy on the Graysons and develop a plan to get justice for her father.

CSI (10pm, CBS) - The 12th season concludes with the CSIs investigating the murders of three people whose bodies are found a few blocks away from the site of a campaign dinner.

Around the World in 80 Plates (10pm, Bravo) - A new reality series in which twelve chefs compete in a globe-spanning culinary race. The premiere episode's destination is London, where players learn about regional food culture and participate in a pub crawl. Nigella Lawson appears.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - Detectives investigate a string of hate crimes against gay men, and the victims include the new fiance of Fin's son.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Your own personal robot

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - Divining Rod: A copycat killer emerges in an Oklahoma town after a serial murderer is executed in the state. Meanwhile, Prentiss is anxious over a major real-estate purchase.

Rock Center (9pm, NBC) - President Barack Obama and his national security and military teams detail the May 2, 2011, operation that targeted Osama bin Laden in a segment that goes inside the secretive Situation Room in the White House.

Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 (9:30pm, ABC) - June is devastated when she receives a wedding invitation addressed to her and her ex-fiancé, so Chloe tries to bolster her confidence—and does too good a job. Excellent Kevin Sorbo cameo.

America Revealed: Made in the USA (10pm, UNC-TV) - In tonight's finale, Yul Kwon (right) explores the American manufacturing machine, which is morphing from a system reliant upon traditional raw materials to one in which the raw materials are ideas and information. Included: workers who make iconic products; engineers who are retooling the auto industry; and engineers who are rethinking the microchip. Also: A start-up that is creating personalized robots(!!).

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - A newly discovered photo of David gives Emily new clues. Meanwhile, Grayson Global undergoes an investigation by the SEC, and the press get hostile in anticipation of Daniel's expected release.

White Chapel (10pm, BBC America) - Season 3 ends with Miles and Chandler clashing over the direction of the investigation as the body count rises.

Total Blackout (10pm, Syfy) - The players must identify items by scent and do their best not to disturb a sleeping critter. Also, animals are arranged according to their place in the food chain.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Revenge' returns with prison blues

Nova: Why Ships Sink (9pm, UNC-TV) - The safety of cruise ships is investigated, including the 2012 sinking of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy, the 2007 sinking of the Sea Diamond near the Greek island of Santorini, and the 1991 sinking of the Oceanos off the coast of South Africa.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Claire helps Luke face the death of an older neighbor and Phil and Alex have a father-daughter bonding experience. Also, Cameron's father visits.

Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 (9:30pm, ABC) - June reluctantly agrees to let Chloe set her up on a date, and James Van Der Beek teaches an acting class. If you were on the fence after Episode 1, watch this one before you give up.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - After a long break, "Revenge" is back! Tonight, Daniel's imprisonment sends Victoria to depths that no one thought possible, but an old beau unexpectedly reenters her life to provide a destructive but welcome distraction. Elsewhere, Jack's quest to locate Amanda takes on an added urgency when he becomes a murder suspect. That Hamptons jail is going to get crowded...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (10pm, NBC) - A man witnesses his wife's rape and kidnapping while video chatting with her on his way home from a business trip. The abductors seek a ransom, and the case grows more complicated as the detectives probe deeper. Chloe Sevigny guest stars.

American Weed (10pm, NGC) - A cancer patient who uses medical marijuana to deal with health problems is profiled. Meanwhile, the only dispensary in Castle Rock, Colorado, is at risk of being shut down.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'The B in Apartment 23.' Trust me.

Nova: Deadliest Tornadoes (9pm, UNC-TV) - A look at the science behind the April 2011 tornado outbreak in the U.S., which saw more than 360 people killed from hundreds of twisters.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - All ABC comedies are back tonight. It's election day on "Modern Family," so the Dunphys are all campaigning and Claire has technical problems during last-minute interviews. Be sure to stay tuned for ...

Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (9:30pm, ABC) - A very funny new sitcom about an optimistic girl from the midwest who moves to New York and finds herself a roommates who "has the morals of a pirate." The best part (and there are many wonderful parts) is the evil roomie's best friend is James Van Der Beek, playing himself. Check out my review.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - A closed rape case of Benson's is reopened because of its similarities to a new case, and the possibility of wrongful imprisonment surfaces. As Benson's work is questioned, tension develops between her, ADA Haden and Bayard Ellis.

CSI (10pm, CBS) - A man Nick helped  put in prison gets his conviction overturned and will be released, unless the CSIs can uncover new evidence to prove he is guilty.

Psych (10pm, USA) - In the Season 6 finale, Gus and Henry reopen a murder investigation when the victim's body finally surfaces after 20 years.  

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - There's no new "Revenge" tonight, but there is a recap special.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Food truck hysteria on 'Happy Endings'

America's Next Top Model: British Invasion (9pm, CW) - The 18th season begins with seven American models competing against seven British hopefuls who were previously featured on "Britain's Next Top Model."

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - The team investigates when prostitutes are murdered in Atlanta and their probe reveals the killer isn't working alone.

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - Dave's "Steak Me Home Tonight" food truck becomes the trendy hot spot in town thanks to its new liquor license, but Dave (Zachary Knighton) is upset because his friends have stopped coming around. He thinks they are jealous of his newfound fame, but it's really because his signature drink induces erotic dreams in which he's the star. Colin Hanks (left, with Knighton) appears as himself.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - In the wake of the engagement party murder, Emily gets nervous while the Graysons band together. Also, Amanda's disappearance causes much speculation.

Face Off (10pm, Syfy) - The artists must modify an ordinary occupation into a character worthy of a Tim Burton movie, and three contestants face elimination. Guest judge is Catherine O'Hara. Meanwhile, "Beetlejuice" is airing at the same time on Encore.

Top Chef: Texas (10pm, Bravo) - A winner is named in the season finale.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Survivor' returns, Elizabeth Shue joins 'CSI'

Survivor: One World (8pm, CBS) - The 24th edition of "Survivor" will have two tribes (men versus women) but living together in a single camp on a Samoan beach.

Oprah's Oscar Special (9pm, OWN) - Oprah interviews 2012 Oscar nominees Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer from "The Help" and Jonah Hill from "Moneyball."

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - Max's new boyfriend (James Wolk) is a hit with everyone, except for Dave, who sets out to prove he is equally cool. Meanwhile, Max worries he's not good enough for his "perfect" guy.

CSI (10pm, CBS) - Elizabeth Shue (left with George Eads) joins the cast as Russell's former colleague, who helps him investigate the death of a man's ex-girlfriend.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - People close to Emily are in jeopardy when unexpected turmoil breaks out at her engagement party. Meanwhile, Jack searches for Amanda.

Royal Pains (10pm, USA) -  Jack's illness finally takes a toll on him, and Hank offers his support during the tough time. Elsewhere, Boris' cousin asks Evan for help repairing her relationship with Boris and Evan tries to help Divya fix a financial problem.

What to Watch on Wednesday: Go deep inside 'Raccoon Nation'

Nature: Raccoon Nation (8pm, UNC-TV) - A look at urban raccoons, which are commonplace in big cities like Toronto, New York and Chicago. Night-vision cameras and radio collars provide a glimpse of the raccoon lifestyle, and there's also a look at the damage the critters have done in Japan, where they were imported as pets during the 1970s. Includes comments from a biologist who believes city life is making raccoons even smarter (they will rule us one day!). I know they can be destructive, but man, how adorable are they???

Person to Person (8pm, CBS) - In this revival of CBS's iconic primetime interview show, Charlie Rose and Lara Logan, both of the new "CBS This Morning" (which is very good, by the way), interview newsmakers in their homes and workplaces. Tonight's interviews are with George Clooney, Warren Buffett, and Jon Bon Jovi.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The Hollywood Round begins. Finally.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Phil's preoccupation with a business opportunity blinds him to his new partner's inappropriate behavior around Claire.

Duke at North Carolina (9pm, WRAL) - You may not have heard anything about this, but it's happening. If you miss your normal CBS shows, WRAL will air "Criminal Minds" at 2 a.m. and "CSI: NY" at 3 a.m., which is a little different from their normal rebroadcast schedule. 

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - Birdies tell me some pivotal stuff goes down tonight, so pay attention. It may have something to do with the visit from Conrad's father, played by William Devane. Or it may not.

L&O: SVU (10pm, NBC) - Harry Connick Jr. is back. That is all.

What to Watch on Wednesday: 'Idol' returns, Harry Connick Jr joins 'L&O:SVU'

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Season 11 opens with auditions in Savannha, Georgia. Auditions will go on for quite awhile, with episodes airing on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Nova: 3D Spies of WWII (9pm, UNC-TV) - A WWII Allied initiative to locate Nazi rocket bases is recalled. The program brought together experts from British universities and Hollywood to study 3-D stereoscopic photos of German territory that had been shot specially by Spitfires.

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - Penny decides to stop adapting her lifestyle to the guys she dates and elects to change them to be more like her. Her first attempt is with a thirty-something slacker who still acts like a teenager. Also, Max and Alex try to get Dave to stop wearing v-neck t-shirts.

Law & Order: SVU (10pm, NBC) - A private military contractor CEO is sexually assaulted following a run-in with protesters, and as the case is investigated, links are made to a conspiracy in Iraq. Harry Connick Jr. (right) begins a guest arc playing Executive ADA David Haden, who is also Olivia's boyfriend.

Inside Nature's Giants (10pm, UNC-TV) - The first installment of a new four-part PBS series looks at the sperm whale. That's right, the show dissects -- as in, performs an autopsy on -- a 45-foot sperm whale. Future episodes will study the monster python, the great white shark, and big cats.

Revenge (10pm, ABC) - Daniel proposes to Emily and Nolan convinces Emily not to act hastily. Meanwhile, Charlotte is upset when she learns she must return to living under Victoria's roof.

Top Chef: Texas (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs create a gothic dish fit for a queen, but the plate must embody the essence of evil. Whatever that means. Guest judge is Charlize Theron.

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