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What to Watch on Tuesday: Scotty McCreery sings for votes

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Viewer voting begins tonight right after the semifinal round featuring the Top 12 male singers (women perform tomorrow night). That means Scotty McCreery (right) of Garner gets his first shot at performing for voters. Starting tonight, voters can vote the first time online via Facebook. Go to AmericanIdol.com during the voting window and log on using your Facebook account information. That will get you to the "American Idol" voting page where you can select your favorites. You can cast up to 50 votes online. You can also still vote by phone or by text message (AT&T customers only).

Charlie Sheen: In His Own Words (10pm, ABC) - '20/20' sits down with the reclusive Charlie Sheen in an effort to get the shy, reserved actor to open up about his feelings regarding his troubles with his bosses at CBS, his opinions on Alcoholics Anonymous, and whether or not he is in fact a "winner." I sure hope they can get him to talk...

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - This show has catapulted from "good" to "amazing" this season. In tonight's episode, Adam and Kristina must finally discuss with Max the fact that he has Asperger's. Also, Crosby tries to make amends with Jasmine (let her go, man!).

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - The firm sues a social networking site on behalf of a Chinese dissident for failing to protect his anonymity. Meanwhile, Will and Diane try to wrestle control of the firm away from Derrick.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - John's drug issue worsens as Ben approaches the end of his training. Meanwhile, Lydia is involved in a shoot-out while preoccupied with a teenage victim, and Sammy focuses on fatherhood.

Also deserving your attention tonight at 10pm: "Lights Out" on FX, "White Collar" on USA, and "The Game" on BET.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Amy Sedaris visits 'Raising Hope'

Mississippi Damned (8pm, Showtime) - An indie film directed by Tina Mabry (and filmed in Hertford County) about a young woman's survival over the powerful generational forces of poverty, violence, sexual abuse, and family secrets. Set in Mississippi. Read our review.

Pioneers of Television (8pm, UNC-TV) - Another repeat from Season 1, but a must-see. This one is about sitcoms, such as "I Love Lucy" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - Virginia has an uneasy reunion with her cousin (and nemesis) Delilah, played by Amy Sedaris, left. Delilah pays a surprise visit to cash in on Maw Maw's estate, even though Maw Maw is still alive, and also reveals that she is attracted to Burt.

Revolution in Cairo (9pm, UNC-TV) - Frontline reporters look at the revolution in Egypt. Read more here.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Sammy takes to the desert to find answers, Lydia and Josie keep watch over an alcoholic murder witness, and John and Ben break protocol to help a child.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Diane defends the ballistics expert (Gary Cole) who is also sometimes her lover when he is sued for testimony he gave in murder trial for a cop who was recently exonerated. Meanwhile, Eli learns that Peter's campaign rival has an illegal nanny, played by America Ferrera.

Real Housewives of Miami (10pm, Bravo) - Yep, another one. This one features socialite Lea Black, PR pro Marysol Patton, art curator Adriana Sidi, magazine editor Alexia Echevarria, and basketball wives Larsa Pippen (wife of Scottie) and Cristy Rice (recently divorced from Glen Rice). To whet your appetite, Adrienne recommends this clip of Marysol's mother (Dear Bravo: More closed captioning, please!) trying to get Marysol to discuss her sex life.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Carolina Hurricanes on 'The Biggest Loser'

Pioneers of Television (8pm, UNC-TV) - The second season episodes have ended, but this is a really good repeat from Season 1 focusing on late night television. Segments on Steve Allen, Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson, and interviews with Regis Philbin, Dick Cavett, and Arsenio Hall. Highly recommend.

Biggest Loser: Couples (8pm, NBC) - Tonight's show features a segment taped at the North Carolina Food Bank in Raleigh as part of a national Pound for Pound Challenge. That segment features members of the Carolina Hurricanes volunteering at the Food Bank and stuffing backpacks for the Backpack Program.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - Brittany tries to help Rachel into McKinley High's social scene, and Sue suffers from depression following the Cheerios' loss. The music of Justin Bieber is featured. Take that, Esperanza Spalding!

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - The Chances' new obsession with cleanliness leads to a discovery via old home movies of the secret behind the family's history of good health.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Max has a birthday party hosted by a man (Michael Emerson from 'Lost,' right) with Asperger's syndrome.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Lydia gets suspended and makes a connection with a hurt witness, John tries to improve a neighborhood, and Chickie is bothered by memories of a high-speed chase.

The Game (10pm, BET) - Malik is pushed to the limit in rehab, and Kelly tries to stay involved with the Sunbeams.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Diane represents a young internet billionaire who sues a film studio for allegedly defaming in him a movie. Meanwhile , Alicia confronts Will about the message he left on her voicemail months earlier. Rita Wilson and F. Murray Abraham guest star.

Love/Lust (10pm, Sundance) - This series, which looks at the history behind fashion staples. tonight examines the bikini. Featured: Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe, Halle Berry, and Britney Spears.

What to Watch on Tuesday: A night of creative DVRing

Pioneers of Television (8pm, UNC-TV) - The final installment of the season focuses on local children's television shows of yesteryear. Featured: "Time for Beany," which counted Albert Einstein among its fans, "Romper Room," "Wallace and Ladmo," and "Puppet Hotel." Also, a look at Jim Henson's early days in Washington, D.C., Fred Rogers' first show in Pittsburgh, and local clown shows.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The Valentines episode has the glee kids setting up a kissing booth.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - New episodes! Jimmy meets another single dad who is also lacking a social life, but their potential friendship hits a snag after Jimmy learns he's a client of his mom's housekeeping service.

Traffic Light (9:30pm, Fox) - A new sitcom about three buddies from college, each with different relationship scenarios. Here's our review.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - A mole is detected in the firm when Alicia takes on a class-action lawsuit and goes up against shrewd lawyer Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox), who once again uses a physical disability to sway the jury. Meanwhile, Derrick brings in a super PAC as a client.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Haddie has a run-in with Alex while out with Amber and Max, and Drew has breakfast with his deadbeat father, played by John Corbett.

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm, ABC) - The detectives investigate the death of a boxer's fiance who, it turns out, was the former girlfriend of his upcoming opponent. Boxing legend and Detroit native Thomas "Hitman" Hearns guest stars as himself.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Lydia gets caught in the spotlight while investigating a celebrity murder and Sammy goes back out on patrol for the first time since Nate's departure.

Lights Out (10pm, FX) - Lights decides he has to go back into the ring, and somehow wins Theresa's approval. He gets the backing of Hal Brennan and lines up an opponent with "glass hands."

Note: All of these 10pm shows are excellent. Remember that "Lights Out" and "Southland" both repeat tonight at 11pm and midnight respectively. There's also "White Collar" at 10pm on USA, and that repeats again at 1am. "Good Wife" and "Parenthood" are usually available On Demand, and "Detroit 1-8-7" is available at abc.com. Use your resources wisely!

"NCIS," "The Good Wife" preempted tonight. How to watch.

The UNC vs. Boston College basketball game will preempt "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife" tonight on WRAL.

If you want to watch those shows, you'll need to set your recording device to catch them after the end of "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," which usually ends around 1:35 a.m. 

According to WRAL, "NCIS: Los Angeles" will air at approximately 1:37 a.m. (subject to ACC Basketball runover), and "The Good Wife" will air at approximately 2:37 a.m. (subject to ACC Basketball runover).

WRAL recommends setting your recording device to record from 1:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m to make sure you get everything, even in the case of basketball runover.

WRAL's 11 p.m. newscast will air immediately following the game.

What to Watch on Tuesday: "White Collar" returns to further crowd 10 o'clock

Life Unexpected (8pm, CW) - The final two episodes of Season 2 (and quite possibly, the entire series) air tonight. In one, Baze prepares for a future with Emma, unaware of her secret past with his dad. Then Lux arranges a special meal for herself and Eric, but her parents find out and crash it. No official announcement on cancelation or a third season is expected until May. Charlotte native Britt Robertson plays Lux (left with her dad, Baze).

Pioneers of Television (8pm, UNC-TV) - The Season 2 premiere focues on three TV pioneers: Gene Roddenberry, Rod Serling, and Irwin Allen. Lots of interesting stuff and great interviews. Adrienne has more here.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Will fears his client isn't getting a fair trial because of the judge's biased attitude, so he hires a jury consultant who claims to be able to predict a case's outcome by reading people's expressions. Also, Will uncovers information regarding Bond's intent for the firm. NOTE!!!! There's a UNC vs. Clemson basketball game on right before this, so be extra cautious and set your recording devices to run late.

20/20: The Congresswoman and the Astronaut (10pm, ABC) - A special program about the relationship between Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly. Features a Diane Sawyers interview with Kelly.

White Collar (10pm, USA) - The show returns for the winter portion of its season (I know, it's confusing the way USA and TNT break up their seasons) with Peter suspended and wrongly accused by the FBI and trying to clear his name -- all while looking for Mozzie's shooter during a sting with Neal (Matt Bomer, right).

Lights Out (10pm, FX) - Lights is threatened with criminal charges and must do the bidding of a loan shark to make it all go away. Meanwhile, his daughter Daniella learns of his health problems. Note: Meredith Hagner, who grew up in Chapel Hill, plays another of Lights Leary's daughters: Eva.

Southland (10pm, TNT) - Ben is thinking of revenge when his mother's rapist is released from prison. Also, Sammy copes with the news of his wife's affair.

The Game (10pm, BET) - Melanie comes clean to Derwin about his son, putting a strain on their marriage, and Jason lashes out against the Sabres.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Everything good is on at 10 o'clock

Southland (10pm, TNT) - A four-year-old is killed in a drive-by shooting and the force goes all out to find the killer. Meanwhile, Dewey is partnered with Cooper when he returns from rehab, and Sammy ponders his pending fatherhood while investigating a murder.

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm, ABC) - While attending Longford's retirement party, the squad is shocked to learn that assistant prosecutor Alice Williams was murdered in the courthouse parking garage, and the tragedy hits Lt. Mason hard.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - A client's son is accused of murder and Alicia tries to turn the young man against his girlfriend, who is also accused of the crime. Meanwhile, Diane asks Alicia to make a tough decision regarding the firm's split.

Lights Out (10pm, FX) - A new drama about an ex-heavyweight champ who scrambles to support his family during retirement. Stars Holt McCallany, Stacy Keach, Pablo Schreiber, and Catherine McCormack. Read more in our review.

The Game (10pm, BET) - In the Season 4 premiere, Melanie tries to wedge herself between Derwin and his son. Also, Jason takes a guest-correspondent gig and Kelly stars in a reality show.

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - Adam adjusts to a new boss and worries about the future of his job, and Haddie turns to Amber for comfort when she reaches an impasse with her parents.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Biggest Loser' finale, Hallmark holiday flick

Three Wise Women (8pm, Hallmark) - A hospital administrator (Amy Huberman) is visited by her past and future selves at the behest of her guardian angel (Hugh O'Connor). Their visits are designed to help her realize she's about to marry the wrong man.

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (8pm, ABC) - Linus and Lucy's little brother, ReRun, tries to avoid the Van Pelt family's holiday nuttiness by hanging with Snoopy and his own sibling, the desert-dwelling Spike. Based on previously published comic strips by Charles S. Schulz.

The Biggest Loser (9pm, NBC) - The winner of the $250,000 prize is determined in the Season 10 finale, and eliminated players return to weigh in for the $100,000 at-home prize.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia tries to get a stay of execution for a death row inmate as Peter prepares for his first debate in the state's attorney race.

Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas (10pm, BBC America) - At home with this family, Chef Gordon Ramsay prepares roast turkey, pork-apricot-and-pistachio stuffing and cranberry-apple sauce n the premiere of this instructional cooking series.

What to Watch on Tuesday: 'Dancing' finale, Carol Burnett on 'Glee'

Glee (8pm, Fox) - Sue Sylvester's "Nazi-hunting" mother (Carol Burnett) visits in this new episode featuring the wedding of Kurt's father to Finn's mother. Looks like they'll have a duet. Meanwhile, Kurt makes a major decision and Rachel and Finn take a big step.

Frontline: Facing Death (9pm, UNC-TV) - An examination of how end-of-life decisions are made via the experiences of patients, loved ones, doctors, and nurses in a New York Hospital ICU.

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - A winner is announced in the 11th season finale after the three final couples each perform two more dances -- their season favorite and an Instant Dance in the form of a cha-cha. Christina Aguilera performs in this two-hour episode.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - Jimmy invites Hope's maternal grandparents (Greg Germann, Valerie Mahaffey) for Thanksgiving, but the Chances soon discover that the deceased Lucy's felonious ways may have been hereditary.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia defends an alderman accused of taking a bribe from a Muslim extremist group. To prepare, Alicia review wiretap evidence and is shocked to discover that some of the tapes pertain to her.

Sons of Anarchy (10pm, FX) - With a SAMCRO family member held hostage, Jax must choose between revenge and the good of Charming.

What to Watch on Tuesday: TBS pushes "Glory Daze"

Glee (8pm, Fox) - Gwyneth Paltrow plays a singing and dancing substitute teacher who fills in when Mr. Schuester gets sick. Sue Sylvester must also fill in for Principle Figgins, who is also sick.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In part one of two parts, the team is assigned to protect Ziva's father Mossad Director Eli David (Michael Nouri), when his attendance at an NCIS conference leads to some unexpected surprises.

In Treatment (9pm, HBO) - Paul helps Jesse (NC School of the Arts graduate Dane DeHaan) see a new path to meeting his birth parents. At 9:30, Adele (Amy Ryan) tries to get Paul to talk about his lack of passion.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia defends a pop star (Miranda Cosgrove) charged with a DUI and the case goes well until the starlet is also accused of attempted murder. Meanwhile,  Peter is shocked when the Democratic Committee asks him to drop out of the race for state's attorney.

Glory Daze (10pm, TBS) - TBS has a hit (so far) in "Conan," and the network is looking to expand on their "very funny" game plan with a new comedy about four freshmen in 1986 who try to make a go of it at an Indiana college while plunging into fraternity life. The opener introduces the awkward young men, who arrive at the Omega Sig house are shown the ropes by a pledge recruiter. It stars newcomers (at right) Callard Harris, Kelly Blatz, Drew Seeley, and also SNL alum Tim Meadows. Brad Garrett guest stars in the pilot.

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm, ABC) - The case of a missing teen who may have been murdered leads Fitch, Washington, and Sanchez to the young man's friends, who are running drugs in from Canada. Meanwhile, Longford and Majahan investigate the murder of a high stakes poker player trying to win the money to pay for his daughter's organ transplant.

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