So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Season 10 begins with the first round of auditions. Audition cities this season include Austin, Boston, Detroit, Memphis and Los Angeles. Joining Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe as guest judges throughout auditions are Minnie Driver, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Wayne Brady, All-Star tWitch and Adam Shankman.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - The future of the agency is threatened as the 10th season ends. An international manhunt for Eli David's killer turns into a federal witch hunt against Gibbs (Mark Harmon, at left with Cote de Pablo) and his team for their use of unconventional methods.

NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm, CBS) - Season 4 ends with a nuclear explosion in the Pacific Ocean. The event reignites a search for stolen nuclear weapons and leads Hetty to shuffle partnerships.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - In the Season 2 finale, Jess and Nick make a decision about their relationship. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Winston plan to sabotage Cece's wedding, but a surprise announcement throws an accidental wrench into the plans.

The Mindy Project (9:30pm, Fox) - The first season ender has Mindy deciding to go on a volunteer missing to Haiti with Casey, so Danny and his ex-wife throw them a spectacular going-away party.

Frontline: Never Forget to Lie (10pm, UNC-TV) - Filmmaker Marian Marzynski attends a Warsaw meeting of fellow Holocaust survivors, where he and others recall the horrors they endured as children.

Grimm (10pm, NBC) - There might be zombies in Portland when Nick and Hank investigate suspects who are turning up dead -- for the second time.

Golden Boy (10pm, CBS) - They're calling this the Season 1 finale but don't hold your breath for "Golden Boy" to return (Updated: Yes, "Golden Boy" was canceled.). Tonight, Clark is relegated to desk duty and tries to solve a cold case from Owen's past.

Death and the Civil War (8pm, UNC-TV) - A Ric Burns documentary examining how the Civil War death toll, which is estimated to have been 750,000 people (2.5 percent of the nation's population at the time), affected the nation's psyche.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Carly Rae Jepsen performs in tonight's finale.

Best in TV (9pm, ABC) - Barbara Walters hosts a two-hour special recounting the greatest TV shows of our time, as determined by an ABC News-People Magazine poll.

Go On (9pm, NBC) - Ryan (Matthew Perry, right) learns to appreciate the support group more and not separate it from the rest of his life. Also, Steven makes an awkward attempt to help Ryan overcome his loss.

White Collar (9pm, USA) - In the show's summer finale, an FBI conference is targeted by a thief, who has a plan to steal something extremely valuable.

The New Normal (9:30pm, NBC) - Bryan goes on a shopping spree for baby clothes, and returning them proves to be a problem. Meanwhile, Shania dresses up in baby clothes for school (sad that her Little Edie phase is over), forcing Goldie to have an uncomfortable interaction with her teacher.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Julia takes an unusual approach to show Victor affection, and Hank (Ray Romano) offers Sarah insight into Drew's feelings.

Frontline: The Battle for Syria (10pm, UNC-TV) - A report on the situation in Syria, where rival secular and Islamist rebel groups are battling President Bashar al-Assad's forces.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The final four dancers perform with all-stars from previous seasons. Choreographer Rob Marshall is the guest judge.

Go On (9pm, NBC) - Ryan (Matthew Perry) makes progress and begins taking care of himself in Jane's absence, then he and Steven hit the town in the wake of Steven's breakup. Also, the group helps Lauren study for her graduate school entrance exam.

The New Normal (9:30pm, NBC) - Shania tries to adapt to her new surroundings and Rocky believes she has been misbehaving. Also, David and Bryan reflect on their first meeting and Jane discovers something disturbing in their room.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - In the Season 4 opener, the family gathers for a portrait before Haddie leaves for college and Sarah (Lauren Graham) connects with the photographer (Ray Romano, left). Meanwhile, Julia and Joel adapt to their new son's behavior, Jasmine and Crosby discuss the spiritual beliefs they plan to teach to Jabbar, and Amber settles in to a new job at the Luncheonette.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - In the fifth season premiere, Jax takes the reins of SAMCRO as trouble brews in Charming. Meanwhile, Clay struggles to fit into his new subordinate role, and Tig pays for a mistake from season four. Here's more on tonight's premiere.

Covert Affairs (10pm, USA) - An agent's life is in peril as the team search for the truth after learning one of their own may be hiding something.

Collection Intervention (10pm, Syfy) - Richard Hatch, who starred in "Battlestar Galactica" in the 1970s, helps a fan who collects memorabilia from the show.

Republican National Convention - Primetime convention coverage on broadcast networks begins at 10 p.m. tonight. If you want wall-to-wall coverage, your best bet is to head online or to cable. Tonight's highlights include speeches from vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Here's much more information about RNC viewing.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The Top 8 dancers perform with all-stars from previous seasons, and two more are eliminated. Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") is the guest judge.

Haunted Collector (9pm, Syfy) - In the second season finale, the team investigates claims of paranormal occurrences in Hawaii, including the Iao Theater in Maui.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - A pop star needs treatment while visiting the Hamptons to gear up for her latest tour. Elsewhere, Paige prepares to leave for school and Divya falls for a worldly polo player.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Disaster looms for T.K. and the team in tonight's summer finale. Michael Imperioli (left) guest stars.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs create dishes using aphrodisiac ingredients. Later, they launch their own Thai restaurant and revamp classic Thai meals. Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese is the guest judge.

Paranormal Witness (10pm, Syfy) - The origins of a Dybbuk Box, which is said to contain an evil spirit, is investigated by its owner after it supposedly created havocs in the lives of two previous owners. A movie based on this story, starring Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Dean Morgan opens in theaters Friday. 

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The Top 14 dancers' performances include a tribute to choreographer Mia Michaels, and four finalists are eliminated.

Oh, Sit! (8pm, CW) - If I told you The CW has a new competition reality series based on the game of "musical chairs," you'd probably say I was joking. Sadly, you'd be wrong. It's real and it's hosted by Jamie Kennedy. I'm thinking, given the inexplicable popularity of ABC's "Wipe Out," with which "Oh, Sit!" shares some similarities, it could be a sleeper hit.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - Dani works with a professional video gamer, and she and Matt discover the upside to their breakup. Also, the Hawks start making cuts after training season, and T.K. tries to help Razor with a problem but discovers one of his own in the process.

Restaurant Impossible (10pm, Food) - In the Season 4 opener, Chef Irvine finds a filthy kitchen and a subordinate staff when he visits a struggling steak-and-seafood joint in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - The chefs must reinvent ordinary salad-bar ingredients for the pop band the B-52s. Later, they travel to the Grand Canyon for a cookout.

Toy Hunter (10pm, Travel) - Jordan Hembrough hunts for vintage toys in New Jersey in the premiere of this new reality series, which follows the collectibles dealer as he travels the country in search of rare vintage items to sell to his buyers around the world. Here's Adrienne's review.

America's Lost Treasures (10pm, NGC) - Unfortunately, "History Detectives" (PBS) is in reruns, but "America's Lost Treasures" is a decent knockoff. In Kansas City, Mo., Curt Doussett investigates a revolver said to be once owned by Wild West outlaw Jesse James, while Kinga Phillipps examines a beaded bag that may have belonged to the Native American leader Geronimo.

Duets (8pm, ABC) - The premiere of yet another singing competition. This one previously had Lionel Richie attached, but after news broke that Richie owed the IRS some money, he suddenly had "scheduling conflicts" and was replaced by John Legend. And with that change, the show went -- for me -- from "must see" to "not really interested." The competition now has Kelly Clarkson, Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke searching for amateur singers to perform duets with. You know who sang the greatest duet of all time? Lionel Richie ("Endless Love" with Diana Ross).

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - Season 9 begins with auditions in Dallas and New York.

Awake (10pm, NBC) - In the series (nooo!) finale, Britten faces off against his conspirators as the entire police force moves in on him.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 3 premiere, Andy returns to work following her three-month suspension. Later, a car accident caused by a drunken driver (William Shatner) leads to the reopening of a 7-year-old cold case.

J. Crew and the Man Who Dressed America (10pm, CNBC) - David Faber reports on the J. Crew clothing retailer, including the company's process of conceiving, creating and marketing a new line of clothing. Interviews with J. Crew's CEO Mickey Drexler and Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour. Here's Adrienne's review.

Men at Work (10pm, TBS) - A new sitcom about four male friends working together at a magazine while also working their way through the challenges of life, love, etc., etc. Here's the review.
 

Here's a look at today's local headlines. (Remember, for the latest on Hurricane Irene, see today's News & Observer and www.newsobserver.com)

BOY SCOUTS FIND NEW HOME: A local Scout troop will begin meeting at the American Legion Post next month after the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA broke ties over the Scouts ban on gay leaders and members.

COUNTY RESTARTS LIBRARY SEARCH: The Orange County commissioners may consider a site farther down on Hillsborough Road after rejecting the one close to downtown because of increasing costs.

LOVE IT OR HATE IT: We asked you what you think of "The Help," the come from behind story of black maids and more during the Jim Crow South and your letters are still coming in (got one already this morning). Read Carlton Koonce's story and our special commentary section today.

Lucas Selvidge starts a fire, Michelle Brooke kicks up a storm and associate editor Dave Hart takes on judgment calls in today's editorial about recent letters on the Scouts situation. We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for reading,

Mark       

Our "So You Think You Can Dance" correspondent Lenni G on last night's finale:

Great opening number featured the Top 20 doing a Sonya Tayeh routine. Have to say that Sonya was clearly the dominant choreographer this year, though Travis Wall, NappyTabs and Mandy Moore were certainly right up there as well.

The judges panel included Lil C, Robin Antin, Tyce Diorio, Sonya Tayeh, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Mary Murphy and Nigel. This time the judges' job was to choose their favorite routine of the season and have it done again. Even Cat got to pick her favorite group dance:  the Circus routine from Tyce Diorio. All fourteen of their selections were part of my favorites collection, with my favorite favorites being Tyce's "wall" number danced by Sasha and All Star Kent, Chris Scott's "angry couple having breakfast" featuring Sasha and Twitch, Melanie and Marko's "statue" routine from Travis Wall, and finally, the incredible Sonya Tayeh choreography for Melanie and Sasha that garnered the coveted "shoes" from Lady Gaga for both dancers and Sonya.

On to the results ...

"So You Think You Can Dance" correspondent Lenni G tells us about part one of the season's two-part finale (and also, what she thinks about the planned "Dirty Dancing" remake):

Guest judges for the Finale were Katie Holmes and Kenny Ortega.  Clearly, Katie was chosen since she never says anything bad about anybody, and Kenny was picked cuz he's planning to remake "Dirty Dancing."  Kenny, you CANNOT remake "Dirty Dancing." No way, no how.  Don't even think about it.  We. will. not. go. to. see. it.

So You Think You Can Dance (8pm, Fox) - The winner for Season 8 is chosen in part two of the season finale.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The designers must make garments for stilt-walking models. Later, they showcase their fashions in an outdoor runway show. Kim Kardashian is the guest judge.

Burn Notice (9pm, USA) - Michael and Jesse go on an extraction mission on a Caribbean island but end up trapped there by mercenaries. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to get information out of an ex by doing a favor for him.

Sweet Home Alabama (9pm, CMT) - Devin goes to her hometown of Tuscaloosa, where she and her suitors volunteer to help with cleaning up tornado damage.

Rookie Blue (10pm, ABC) - The division is quarantined when a suspect presumed drunk collapses due to an unknown disease. Elsewhere, a bank robbery suspect is apprehended covered in blue dye, but the officers have trouble finding his violent accomplice.

Futurama (10pm, Comedy Central) - Fry's care for an alien egg doesn't pay off when it hatches into a horrible monster.