Survivor: One World (8pm, CBS) - No chance tonight's episode is as bat-poo crazy as last week, with Colton's stunning tribal council move. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Modern Family (9pm, ABC) - Cameron has a reunion with his estranged clown partner at a funeral for their former mentor, and Phil gets bullied by a real estate rival when he tries to land an important listing. All the ABC comedies are new tonight. "Happy Endings" is always especially joyous.

Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis (9pm, Bravo) - In this spin-off of "Flipping Out,"  Jeff Lewis revamps homes while also trying to transform the personal lives of the people who live in them. Also stars Jeff's assistant Jenni Poulos and his housekeeper Zoila Chavez.

Criminal Minds (9pm, CBS) - Married couples living in Seattle are murdered. Meanwhile, Garcia fears a proposal from Kevin is imminent.

Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy (9pm, History) - Larry profiles folks committed to catching various animals and critters. Among his stops is a visit with a man who uses GPS-enhanced dogs to track feral pigs.

Psych (10pm, USA) - Shawn and Gus go undercover to investigate an attack on a reality-TV contestant who appeared on a dating show in which men compete for the affections of a woman they've crossed paths with, but never actually met.

Face Off (10pm, Syfy) - In the Season 2 finale, the three finalists must each create three original characters from a specific genre that will perform in a routine at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California.

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.

Suvivor: South Pacific (8pm, CBS) - Members of the jury interview the final three castaways before voting for the winner. This takes two hours. The winner is announced in the "Survivor Reunion" show at 10pm.

Downton Abbey (8pm, UNC-TV) - UNC-TV begins repeats of one of the best TV shows of the year tonight. If you missed it earlier, set your DVRs right now. Tonight we get the first two episodes of this 4-episode series, which follows the entailment woes of Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville, right), his wife (Elizabeth McGovern, right), their three daughters, and his mother (Maggie Smith). It's way better than I've made it sound here. Just trust me on this one. (Note: episode 3 will air on Dec. 25 and episode 4 will air on Jan. 1. Season 2 begins on Jan. 8.)

Allen Gregory (8:30pm, Fox) - In the series finale, Allen woos Principal Gottlieb with bribery. No second season for this stinker.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - In the sixth season finale, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) and the Homicide department try to stop the Doomsday Killers from committing one final murder, while Debra deals with a new emotional situation.

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (9pm, ABC) - A vindictive Jack Frost (Martin Short) wreaks havoc at the North pole for Santa (Tim Allen) in the third installment in the "Santa Clause" franchise.

Homeland (10pm, Showtime) - In the Season 1 finale, a near catatonic Carrie (Claire Danes) is confined to bed as Saul (Mandy Patinkin) puzzles over the unnerving implications of her timeline. Meanwhile, Walker settles on a perch from which to complete his mission, and Brody (Damien Lewis) preps for the vice president's policy summit. Great first season -- so glad it's coming back for a second.

On the Case with Paula Zahn (10pm, Investigation Discovery) - A look at the 2008 murder of Lucy Johnson in Gastonia. The pregnant mother of two was found shot twice in the head in her burning home, and her family and friends pointed police to several possible suspects. The 31-year-old ER nurse was twice divorced and embroiled in a custody battle with an ex-boyfriend. But as the investigation unfolded, police stunned everyone by zeroing in on the most unlikely of targets.

All-American Muslim (10pm, TLC) - Lowe's may not like it, but series goes on. Tonight, the end of the month of Ramadan means Coach Zaban's team is no longer fasting, but their playoff hopes may also be over if they don't win their next game.

Survivor: South Pacific (8pm, CBS) -  The 23rd season begins in Samoa with 18 castaways, including returning players "Coach" Wade and Ozzy Lusth.

Barbara Streisand: One Night Only at the Village Vanguard (8pm, UNC-TV) -  Streisand is at her best in this intimate 2009 show at the Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City.

H8R (8pm, CW) - A new reality series in which hated reality "celebrities" (like Snooki and Jake Pavelka) try to win over the people who hate them. This will only make people hate them more.

America's Got Talent (8pm, NBC) - The winning act is revealed in tonight's 2-hour season finale.

Buried Treasure (8pm, Fox) - In the finale of this short first season, the Keno brothers take a look at the possessions of a Georgia family hoping to raise money to avoid foreclosure.

America's Next Top Model (9pm, CW) - The 17th season is an "all-star" contest, bringing back losers from previous seasons for another shot at the prize. Nicki Minaj is a guest judge.

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - In tonight's Season 1 finale, T.K. faces his rival (Terrell Owens) as the Hawks enter the playoffs. Also, Nico must decide where his loyalties lie.

Up All Night (10pm, NBC) - New mom (Christina Applegate) returns to work while her husband (Will Arnett) stays home with the baby. Reagan's boss, the host of a popular talk show, is played by Maya Rudolph. Next week, this will move into its regular 8 p.m. slot. Worth Watching?

Free Agents (10:30pm, NBC) - The premiere of a new workplace comedy about two lovelorn coworkers (Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn) and their ever-changing relationship. Starting next week, this airs at 8:30 p.m. Our take on the show.

Survivor Redemption Island (8pm, CBS) - Three hour finale. Hydrate.

Extreme Home Makeover (8pm, ABC) - In the season finale, the team helps a family with a 9-year-old with brittle bone disease.

South Riding (9pm, PBS) - The conclusion to the Masterpiece Theatre series, in which Robert faces difficulties due to his stand against political corruption.

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - In the two-hour season finale, the neighborhood welcomes Susan home with a party that ends in murder. Also, Gaby learns the identity of her stalker and Bree hears a rumor about her new cop boyfriend Chuck (left) and begins to suspect that he might be gay.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - Trump has previous winners Piers Morgan, Joan Rivers, and Bret Michaels help him pick the season's two finalists. They'll do that by quizzing John Rich, Lil Jon, Meat Loaf, and Marlee Matlin (any chance it's not Rich vs. Matlin for the finale?). Then the final two compete in a soda company challenge. Six ousted celebrities return to help them.

Cleveland Show (9:30pm, Fox) - The Season 2 finale follows the Brown-Tubbses to Comic-Con. Guest voices include Emily Deschanel, Eliza Dushku, Katee Sackhoff, and director Robert Rodriguez.

Killing Bin Laden (10pm, Discovery) - A special examining how Osama bin Laden was brought down from intelligence-gathering that exposed his location to the military operation conducted by Seal Team 6.

This week's guest correspondent is Raleigh lawyer (and longtime "Survivor" aficionado) Damon Circosta:

Part of the secret of "Survivor's" endurance is that it continues to explore universal human emotions. While top-running crime dramas such as "The Mentalist" and "NCIS" explore the darker side of human psychology, there is only so much emotional range to explore in a cop drama. "Survivor" runs the gamut.

There is hope ... and then it is crushed. There is power ... and then it is usurped. On any given episode, a contestant can go from euphoria to despair at a moment's notice. In order to excel at this game, it pays to not get too invested in it. You need to care, but you cannot care too much. You need to bond with your fellow contestants, but you cannot bond too deep.

In other words, to win at "Survivor" you need to stay on an even keel, and even then you still need a little luck. According to this observer, here are where the 10 folks still in the game stand. (Six on the Murlonio tribe and four on Redemption Island, including the two newest folks sent there this week -- Ralph and Steve.)

Our correspondent, Raleigh lawyer and "Survivor" fan Damon Circosta, offers his thoughts about this week's episode:

There is a running debate among 'Survivor' fans about who the greatest player is of all time. Some argue that it is the contestant that has played the most days. Others say it is who has won the most money. Russell Hand argues (in his villainous way) that it is him. But I think Russell is alone on that one.

Guest correspondent Alec Peters of Raleigh, a longtime "Survivor" fan, offers his thoughts on this week's episode:

“I didn’t come here to make friends.” How often has that line been uttered on reality TV, usually by someone trying to justify completely atrocious and unjustifiable behavior? (And that reminds me:  Hasn’t it been nice not to have a NaOnka this season?) There’s some truth to the statement. Granted, you’re not there to make friends; you’re there to win a game.  

But we’ve all certainly seen many friendships formed on “Survivor” – Boston Rob and Amber even got a marriage out of it. And many a player has won “Survivor” partly by being friendly, by managing to remain nice to people while voting them off. No, the truth of the statement lies in the idea that you can’t let your desire to develop friendships cloud your judgment or impair your ability to think strategically. That’s assuming you have any ability to think strategically, of course.  With some of these players, that seems to be a baseless assumption.

Our correspondent, Raleigh lawyer and "Survivor" fan Damon Circosta, offers his thoughts about this week's episode:

The arc of a television show is a lot like the career of a rock star. The good ones usually start with a big hit. The great ones follow that hit with a consistent and solid body of work. The legends take it one step further. They redefine the genre. They have such an impact they can turn the formulaic into something new. 

The Beatles did it to rock in the '60s and "Survivor" did it to television in the first decade of the millennium. This isn’t just another reality show, this is something that was so groundbreaking at the time that they can essentially run the same program for over a decade and still find a way to keep it relevant.

"Survivor" may have reached legend status a few years ago, and much like the Beatles at the end of their run, the producers are using some gimmicks to keep it fresh. Redemption Island, with its chance to get back in the game after the tribe has spoken, isn’t all that different from the silly costumes of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. They both seem a little silly at first, but after a while you start to realize that there is something special happening here.

"Survivor's" run is remarkable. The challenges might be getting stale (I think this is the third season in a row that Wednesday night’s challenge has been used); the rewards and immunity clues are almost predictable (and it bothers me that no one but Boston Rob sees it coming); and the catty remarks when someone is voted off feel like they were written by a third-rate sitcom writer. But like an aging rock band, producers find a way to deliver time and again. The people they get to go on this show continue to fascinate, and that’s what keeps us coming back.

This episode starts off with a rift between David the lawyer, right, and Sarita the drama queen. Last week they started gunning for each other and (FORESHADOWING ALERT) you knew if the purple tribe lost, one of these two was going home.

Our correspondent (and longtime "Survivor" afficiando) Alec Peters of Raleigh offers his thoughts on this week's episode:

All season, our castaways have confused running their mouths with “being in charge of the game.” Ralph did it when he decided it would be good to tell almost everyone at Zapatera that he had a hidden immunity idol. Then after the Redemption Island duel, when Russell, out of the game forever (please!), went for one last dig at his team, Ralph decided to share news of his idol with everyone there, including Phillip and Kristina from Ometepe. 

That’ll show Russell who’s really in charge! Phillip assured Kristina that he could use this knowledge and his covert federal agent skills to improve her position with Team Boss Boston Rob by promising Rob to give him this intel at the merge. Instead, all Rob had to do was ask once, and Agent Underpants was singing like a canary, while Kristina was on her way to Redemption Island.  Meanwhile, Ralph might was as well have told everyone in Nicaragua that he had a hidden immunity idol.

Then at the last Tribal Council, Krista decided she had nothing to lose and might as well call out the Zapatera Alliance of Six, which we haven’t seen give much thought to long-term strategy beyond throwing a challenge so they could oust Russell. She named the duos and triads in the group, and it didn’t appear to be lost on David that he was odd man out while Steve was working two different duos.  But taking a cue from Ralph’s playbook, Mike decided that Krista’s last gasp couldn’t go unanswered, so he assured Krista (and host Jeff Probst) that they have indeed been talking strategy -- just not when she’s around.  Because, well, she’s not in charge of the game. I couldn’t help but wonder if all of this was news to David.