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What to Watch on Monday: Raleigh Boy Scout toughs it out on National Geographic Channel

Switched at Birth (8pm, ABC Family) - The Carlton students learn the outcome of their protest, while John's campaign ends abruptly.

Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? (8pm, NGC) - The Scouts face off against three adults in the Sequoia National Forest. Raleigh's Will Fleming (pictured here on the far left) competes in tonight's episode.

The Bachelor (8pm, ABC) - In the Season 17 finale, Sean must choose between the two remaining bachelorettes. Before that, he introduces them to his family goes on final dates with both women. "After the Final Rose" airs at 10.

King's Point (9pm, HBO) - The Oscar-nominated documentary that tells the stories of five seniors living in a typical American retirement resort -- men and women who came to Florida decades ago with their spouses by their sides and their health intact, and now find themselves grappling with love, loss and the universal desire for connection. Adrienne has a review.

Dallas (9pm, TNT) - The Ewing family tries to unite to mourn the death of J.R. Look for lots of colorful characters from "Dallas" days of old.

The Staircase (10pm, Sundance) - The conclusion of the 10-part documentary chronicling the case of Durham's Michael Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife Kathleen in 2001. Tonight, the defense team's request for a new trial. More information on tonight's final chapter of "The Staircase."

Catfishin' Kings (10pm, Animal Planet) - Teams of noodlers (people who catch catfish with their bare hands) from different states face off in a new reality competition series. This first episode begins with North Carolina vs. Louisiana (I'm so proud) and Kentucky vs. Tennessee.

What to Watch on Monday: The final presidential debate

Switched at Birth (8pm, ABC Family) - In the first season finale, the trial ends with a surprising outcome. Also, Bay leaves with Zarra and doesn't inform anyone, and Daphne and Jeff's romance is revealed.

The Voice (8pm, NBC) - The battle round continues with Billie Joe Armstrong, Mary J. Blige, Michael Buble and Rob Thomas acting as celebrity advisors.

Presidential Debate (9pm) - The final debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney airs on ABC, CBS, NBC, UNC-TV, Fox, Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, CSPAN AND CNBC.

Gossip Girl (9pm, CW) - Blair launches her debut fashion show, but a scandal erupts on the runway. Meanwhile, Serena makes a compromise to win over Sage, and Dan's first serialized article causes an uproar.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (9pm, Travel) - Moments from the past include a Haitian cemetery visited on the Day of the Dead, and celebrating Halloween with pal Zamir Gotta in Transylvania. Also, Bourdain recalls a fearful trip to Iraq.

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: A wedding (finally) on 'Parenthood'

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - A chief petty officer is murdered and the investigation reveals that his death is linked to an international arms dealer, which jeopardizes top-secret clearance at a Naval laboratory.

Switched at Birth (8pm, ABC Family) - Daphne is unsure about her romance with Wilke. Meanwhile, Emmett isn't happy to learn that Bay is still in contact with Ty.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - In the finale of what has been a pretty strong third season, the family gathers for the wedding of Crosby and Jasmine (I'm just so glad all the bickering between those two is over!). Meanwhile, Julia and Joel try to recover from the stress of the adoption process, Crosby and Adam come to an agreement about whether or not to sell the Luncheonette and Sarah makes a big decision about her future.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Tang is served legal papers in the morning and is involved in a shooting in the evening, and Lydia comes to a decision about how to deal with her pregnancy.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Raylan's tactics put him at odds with the FBI as he intensifies his efforts to take down Quarles and the Detroit mob.

The Amish (2am, UNC-TV) -  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. As for why this is airing at 2 am while concert repeats air earlier, all I can say is ... Festival.

What to Watch on Monday: 'Burn Notice' star heads Nora Roberts film

Nora Roberts' Carnal Innocence (8pm, Lifetime) - A famous violinist (Gabrielle Anwar of 'Burn Notice,' left) goes to Mississippi for some rest and relaxation, but instead finds the third victim of a serial killer on her grandparents' property. Her involvement in the case deepens when the man she's seeing (Colin Egglesfield of 'All My Children,' left) becomes a suspect.

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - [Inhales deeply] Ah, life after Bentley. Ashley and the 12 remaining guys visit Thailand were she and 10 of them visit an orphanage for children who lost their families in the 2004 tsunami.

Single Ladies (9pm, VH1) - Val's boutique gets a lift from her new intern, and April plays matchmaker for Val. Meanwhile, Keisha meets some eligible rich bachelors and April's marriage crumbles in the wake of a scandal.

MasterChef (9pm, Fox) - The field of 100 is winnowed down to 38.

Switched at Birth (9pm, ABC Family) - Kathryn, John and Regina adjust to their new living arrangements, while Daphne spends time with Liam.

Teen Wolf (10pm, MTV) - Scott is excited for his first date with Allison, until it becomes a confusing group date with Lydia and Jackson in tow. Also, a mysterious animal attack occurs, putting Stiles' dad, Sheriff Stilinski, on high alert.

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