Meat America (9pm, History) - Why do we eat meat? Chef Jamie Stachowski explores the history and use of beef, chicken, and pork in America.

Royal Pains (9pm, USA) - Evan spends the day at horse races with his grandfather in hopes of helping Eddie's chances of parole, but he soon learns the real reason his grandfather hasn't been in his life.

The Franchise (10pm, Showtime) - The third installment of this docu-series following the 2010 World Series champs the San Francisco Giants. Tonight's episode looks at trips to the All-Star game for charismatic closer Brian Wilson and his beard (right), Charlotte-born pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, and Barry Zito, who talks about his culinary aspirations. If you're into baseball, you can watch the full first episode at the Showtime site.

Damages (10pm, DirecTV 239) - Ellen files her suit against High Star, but her only witness, Chris Sanchez, is in Afghanistan. Also, more light is shed on Patty's connection to the case.

Rescue Me (10pm, FX) - Colleen gets some sage advice from Mike and makes an offer to Teddy that Tommy is not going to like. Also, Tommy tells Kelly about the ghosts in his life and makes an offer to Lou, who also gets some tough love from the guys, who want him to diet. Tommy decides to sit for the 9/11 TV documentary.

Rocco's Dinner Party (10pm, Bravo) - Rocco's dinner guests this week include "So You Think You Can Dance" judge Cat Deeley. You can also visit Rocco's Facebook page for a chance to win a trip to New York City to attend the October NYC Wine and Food Festival. The Watch & Win contest goes live tonight at 9 p.m.

Hot in Cleveland (10pm, TV Land) - A visit from Victoria's daughter, Emmy (Jennifer Love Hewitt), prompts Victoria to ask Elka (and her Irish accent) for help in dissuading Emmy from writing a revealing autobiography about her childhood.

ESPY Awards (9pm, ESPN) - Seth Meyers hosts the 19th annual ESPY Awards, honoring top sports performers and performances. Dewey Bozella, a boxer who was imprisoned and served 26 years for a murder he didn't commit, will receive the 2011 Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

Roseanne's Nuts (9pm, Lifetime) - The premiere of a new reality show following sitcom star Roseanne Barr as she attempts to manage a 40-acre macadamia nut and livestock farm in Hawaii with her boyfriend and son. Back-to-back episodes tonight. Here's Adrienne's review.

Ghost Hunters International (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 3 premiere, the team goes to Trinidad to probe claims concerning the ghost of a cocoa plantation owner.

Rescue Me (10pm, FX) - The seventh and final season of this FX drama begins with Tommy's family life being shaken up by Sheila and the pregnant Janet, who are now best friends. Meanwhile, Black Shawn wants to take his relationship with Colleen to the next level, Mickey and Teddy go into business together, and Damien is still benched in the wake of his on-the-job accident.

Damages (10pm, DirecTV 239) - Season four of this excellent Glenn Close drama jumps from FX to DirecTV and features a storyline centering on a lawsuit against a Blackwater-type military security firm. If you have DirecTV, I'm jealous. Here's my review of the new season.

The Franchise: A Season with the San Francisco Giants (10pm, Showtime) - This new series follows the World Champion San Francisco Giants as they attempt to defend their World Series title. Tonight's first episode looks at how an injury to Brian Zito allowed for Ryan Vogelsong to return to the majors for his best season yet, and what the team will do when Zito returns from the disabled list (check out this clip from the show on Zito's possible return).

Necessary Roughness (10pm, USA) - A NASCAR driver needs help getting back behind the wheel after a crash. Also, TK clashes with a rookie wide receiver, and Lindsay and R.J. lose control of a party they're throwing.

Legend Quest (10pm, Syfy) - A new series following a symbologist on a trek to find historical artifacts. Tonight's episode centers on a search for the Ark of the Covenant in Italy, France, and Ethiopia, and also, a search for Mexico's Talking Cross.

Dance Moms (10pm, Lifetime) - A new reality series following Pittsburgh competitive dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, her young students, and their pushy moms.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The eight remaining finalists perform a song from the movies. What do we think Scotty McCreery should sing? Check it out and see if you agree.

Happy Endings (9:30pm, ABC) - A new sitcom about the complications that arise among a group of friends after a seemingly perfect couple in the group breaks up in a really ugly, public way. Do you take sides? Does the group survive? In tonight's pilot, which has some legitimately funny moments, Alex (Elisha Cuthbert, '24') leaves fiance Dave (Zachary Knighton, 'FlashForward') at the altar for a bare-chested guy on rollerblades. When the friends find the jilted groom at home surrounded by couples' wedding gifts, making gin smoothies, crying, and singing along to "Closer to Fine," I laughed out loud. I also enjoyed the various meltdowns at Penny's birthday party (Casey Wilson, 'Saturday Night Live'). Rounding out the eclectic sitcom cast is the requisite gay friend (Adam Pally), who "looks like Paul Rudd if Paul Rudd gave up" (according to his friend Jane), and an interracial married couple played by Damon Wayans Jr. and Eliza Coupe. There's a second  episode at 10pm. It's not groundbreaking, but it has a welcome 'Samantha Who?' vibe and it's definitely worth checking out.

Gun Fight (9pm, HBO) - The television premiere of a documentary looking at gun violence in the United States, featuring a survivor of the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre. Read more here.

The Franchise (9:30pm, Showtime) - A special peek at Showtime's upcoming (in July) behind-the-scenes documentary series featuring the reigning baseball champions, the San Francisco Giants. Here's more info and a video preview.

Breaking In (9:30pm, Fox) - Most everyone seems to like Christian Slater's latest TV project except for me. So I'm just telling you it's out there, not necessarily recommending it. Alyssa Milano guest stars tonight as a dentist intrigued by Cameron's line of work.

Justified (10pm, FX) - Uh-oh. Mags is "settling accounts" in the wake of Coover's death (at least Coover can be reunited with his murdered pet badger now).  Meanwhile, Winona is initiating divorce proceedings and Raylan is thinking about the future as well.

Top Chef Masters (10pm, Bravo) - R&B artist Kellis appraises a meat-themed Quickfire challenge, and Christina Hendricks (Joan from 'Mad Men') and her husband, actor Geoffrey Arend (ABC's 'Body of Proof'), put the chefs through a groovy 1960s challenge.