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What to Watch on Tuesday: Michael J. Fox on "The Good Wife"

No Ordinary Family (8pm, ABC) - The Powells try to keep their powers a secret when Stephanie's parents (Cybill Shepherd, Bruce McGill) grow suspicious during a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Daphne uses her telepathy to help a friend whose family suffered a home invasion. Directed by David Paymer.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - The family's lack of health insurance becomes an issue when Hope catches a cold, so Jimmy looks for a job with benefits -- at Sabrina's grocery store -- while Virginia tries to protect Maw Maw from getting infected.

Frontline: The Confessions (9pm, UNC-TV) - An examination of the Norfolk Four case, in which four Navy sailors confessed and were convicted of the 1997 rape and murder of a Norfolk, Va., woman. DNA evidence, however, pointed to a different assailant, who later confessed to the crime while serving time for another rape.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Felicia goes up against a disabled attorney (Michael J. Fox) who tries to use his disability to sway a jury during a class-action suit against a pharmaceutical company. Meanwhile, Kalinda confronts a former friend who is giving Black inside information on her, and Peter becomes considered about Wendy's threat to his campaign because of her rising popularity.

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm, ABC) - Stone and Sanchez work with Fitch in the investigation of a tech executive's murder that could be the result of corporate competition or a love a triangle.

Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection (10pm, Bravo) - Season 2 opens with a fresh format: Twelve designers are split into two fashion houses, which battle to create cohesive collections and produce fashion shows. First up, they must fashion lines based on series judge Inman's career. Designer Rachel Roy is the guest judge.

What to Watch on Tuesday: "Glee" takes on "Rocky Horror Picture Show"

Glee (8pm, Fox) - The glee kids perform their version of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," despite Sue's scheming, after Will learns that Emma's a big fan of the 1975 cult-classic movie. John Stamos and "Horror Show" alums Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf guest star.

No Ordinary Family (8pm, ABC) - Daphne worries about the moral implications of her telepathy when she thinks a classmate and a teacher may be having an affair. Also, Stephanie finds reasons to doubt JJ's assertion that he doesn't have any superpowers.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - We get a full hour of the colorful Chance family tonight. First up, Jimmy offers to take the place of Sabrina's boyfriend when he can't attend her coworker's Halloween party, and Virginia takes Maw-Maw trick-or-treating. Then Jimmy recieves a box of videos of Hope's mother (Bijou Phillips) in prison, and ponders showing them to his daughter.

In Treatment (9pm, HBO) - Debut night number two. Tonight's 9pm episode features NC School of the Arts grad Dane Dehaan, and the 9:30pm episode introduces Amy Ryan as Dr. Weston's therapist.

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm, ABC) - Fitch, Washington, Stone and Sanchez investigate the murder of a young woman in her SUV while her 2-year-old child was hidden in the back of the vehicle. Longford and Mahajan, meanwhile, look into the death of a college janitor who had drugs in his system.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Does this sound familiar? A massage therapist accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault, but Alicia and the firm's partners aren't sure if they want to take the case. Meanwhile Peter and Eli become concerned over a third candidate in the state attorney race.

What to Watch on Tuesday: To the Limit with NASCAR's Tim Richmond

No Ordinary Family (8pm, ABC) - Jim's late night patrols through the park to catch a mugger backfire when he's mistaken for a vigilante with a violent streak.

30 for 30: Tim Richmond To the Limit (8pm, ESPN) - A documentary chronicling the life and tragic death of freewheeling NASCAR driver Tim Richmond who succumbed to AIDS just three years after a 7-win season in Winston Cup.

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - This is a repeat of the season's pilot. If you didn't catch it a few weeks ago, check it out tonight.

Millionaire Matchmaker (9pm, Bravo) - Matchmaker Patti Stanger moves her business to New York City for Season 4. Read more about the first episode.

K-Ci and JoJo Come Clean (9pm, TV One) - A new series following brothers Cedric "K-Ci" and Joel "JoJo" Hailey as they battle their alcoholism. A second episode airs at 9:30.

Detroit 187 (10pm, ABC) - The investigation of the murder of a teenage girl at the same high school attended by Lt. Mason's daughter turns up several suspects, including a construction worker and the victim's boyfriend.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia becomes embroiled in an ethics scandal and risks being disbarred.

What to Watch on Tuesday: "Flipping Out" finale and CW crossover

Hip Hop Awards (8pm, BET) - Comedian Mike Epps hosts the fifth annual awards show honoring hip-hop musicians. Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, and Waka Flocka Flame, are scheduled to perform and the group Salt-N-Pepa receives a special honor.

Flipping Out (9pm, Bravo) - In the Season 4 finale, Jeff and his crew take a cross-country journey to New York City to debut their Kitchen of the Year design for House Beautiful in Rockefeller Center

Life Unexpected (9pm, CW) - There's a crossover with "One Tree Hill" tonight when Ryan hosts a music festival where Cate meets Haley James Scott (Bethany Joy Galeotti) and the women bond over their similar pasts. Also, musical performances by Sarah McLachlan, Ben Lee, Rain Perry, Galeotti, and Kate Voegele.

Raising Hope (9:00, Fox) - A visit from Sabrina inspires Jimmy to start including pictures of Hope in the family photo album, despite the family's spotty track record when it comes to group portraits.

Detroit 1-8-7 (10pm, ABC) - Fitch, Washington, Stone, and Sanchez investigate the murder of a car-wash owner, while Longford and Mahajan look into the slaying of a rising hip-hop star. Xzibit, a Detroit native, guest stars as a hustler-turned-record producer. I think this show gets better each week.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia's brother (Dallas Roberts, left, from "Rubicon") makes damaging comments about Peter that appear on the internet.

Nick Swardson's Pretend Time (10pm, Comedy Central) - In the premiere of comedian Nick Swardson's sketch-comedy show, a man is upset when his mother leaves all her money to the family cat and a father compiles a bucket list for his son. Also, a profile of Lady Gaga's brother, a police officer in New Jersey. The New York Times says "Pretend Time can be recommended to multi-taskers as mildly entertaining background noise."

What to Watch on Tuesday: "Glee" gets down with Jesus

No Ordinary Family (8pm, ABC) - Jim and Stephanie agree to keep their powers under wraps, but Jim uses his abilities to hunt for bank robbers and Stephanie reverts to using her super speed.

Glee (8pm, Fox) - Word on the street is that tonight's episode is much better than last week's weak Britney Spears mess. Word also says the episode is sure to be pretty  controversial. In the episode, titled "Grilled Cheesus," Finn has an existential crisis when he thinks he sees the face of Jesus in a grilled cheese sandwich. Then the glee kids engage in a theological discussion after rallying around Kurt when he faces a crisis of his own. The episode will feature songs with a religious theme, such as REM's "Losing My Religion," Billy Joel's "Only the Good Die Young," Joan Osbourne's "One of Us," and Barbra Streisand's "Papa Can You Hear Me."

Raising Hope (9pm, Fox) - Virginia's family convinces her that she is a hoarder, and they set about babyproofing the house because Hope has learned to crawl.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Whew, we're still thinking about last week's steamy bathroom scene with Peter and Alicia (set to NPR's "All Things Considered," no less). Tonight Alicia goes up against her former colleague Cary in court when she defends an Army reservist accused of murdering his wife.

Caprica (10pm, Syfy) - In the season premiere, Clarice visits Gememon to pitch a terrorist attaack to the STO leadership, while Daniel has a meeting with the Ha'La'Tha where he seeks support for creating a virtual afterlife.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Britney Spears on "Glee" and "Good Wife" returns

Glee (8pm, Fox) - Britney Spears appears as herself in an episode in which Schuester does not want the kids doing a Britney Spears routine. Could we get a battle of the brains between Britney and Brittany (Heather Morris, left). Reports are that the two Brits will sing "Me Against the Music" together. Also, Schuester is jealous of Emma's new dentist boyfriend,  played by John Stamos.

Baseball: Tenth Inning (8pm, UNC-TV) - In the follow-up to Ken Burns' "Baseball" documentary (1994), the filmmaker explores the crippling baseball strike of 1994, the influx of international players, Cal Ripken's consecutive-games streak, and the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. This is part one of two parts.

No Ordinary Family (8pm, ABC) - The premiere of an entertaining adventure drama about an ordinary family that develops super powers after a plane crash in the Amazon. Stars Michael Chiklis ("The Shield") and Julie Benz ("Dexter"). Here's our review.

Stargate Universe (9pm, Syfy) - In the Season 2 opener, Rush devises a risky plan to use radiation from the binary pulsar to force the Lucian Alliance to cede control of Destiny. If you watch this show, I assume you know what that means. 

But wait! There's more! Keep reading...

"The 19th Wife": A murder mystery with a timely theme

Unintentionally, "The 19th Wife" (Lifetime, 9 tonight) comes at an embattled time in our history, when the concept of religious tolerance is being tested. And while the film's focus is on Latter Day Saints and not Muslims, recall that Mitt Romney had to reassure the public about his faith during his failed presidential run.

I don't mean to make the film more than it is; after all, it's fiction (based on a novel of the same name) and it's Lifetime. But the "The 19th Wife," has it both ways, scaring us by playing to our worse fears about religious fanaticism and exploring deep faith and belief, while delivering a solid and entertaining murder mystery to boot.

What to Watch on Tuesday: The huge finales continue

The Biggest Loser (8pm, NBC) - Viewer votes determine the third finalist and then the winner of the $250,000 prize is announced. Previously eliminated players also return to see who wins the $100,000 prize for losing the most weight at home.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - In part one of the two-part finale, Crystal and Lee battle it out for the big prize. The winner is announced on tomorrow night's show.

NCIS (8pm, CBS) - In the seventh season finale, Gibbs faces a drug cartel and makes a big decision that calls into question the rules by which he lives.

NCIS: Los Angeles (9pm, CBS) - It's the Season 1 finale, and Callen is looking for a woman who not only knows the location of a fortune used to fund the war in the Middle East, but who also holds clues to his unknown past.

Keep reading for a Gaga Glee and more big finales...

What to Watch on Tuesday: Neil Patrick Harris hits "Glee"

90210 (8pm, CW) - The second season finale has Teddy taking revenge against Spence for trying to bribe Silver. Also, Debbie learns the truth Harry has been hiding. 

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - Miley Cyrus and Sarah McLachlan perform, and Melissa Rycroft and Joey Fatone dance the tango. Someone goes home. 

Glee (9pm, Fox) - After the Madonna episode, this is probably the episode Gleeks have been most anxious to see. It's directed by Joss Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Dr. Horrible," "Firefly") and guest stars Neil Patrick Harris. NPH plays a jerk from Will's past and the two end up in a sing-off (Aerosmith's "Dream On"). Plus, there's a flashback scene featuring NPH with a mullet. Not to be missed.

V (10pm, ABC) - In the Season 1 finale, Erica gets a dinner invitation to the mothership for herself and Tyler, and uses it as an opportunity to go on the offensive. Also, news anchor Chad discovers that Anna has been using him.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - Alicia once again defends accused killer Colin Sweeney (Dylan Baker) when he's found handcuffed to a dead woman and claims self-defense. Cary, fired last week by the firm, begins working for the attorney general to get dirt on Alicia and Peter.

What to Watch on Tuesday: Jamie Foxx mentors on "Idol"

Dancing with the Stars (8pm, ABC) - It's elimination night and The Gypsy Kings perform. But more importantly, Kenny Mayne, Jerry Rice, and Len Goodman host Dance Center. 

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - Jamie Foxx is the mentor and the remaining contestants sing songs from the movies.

Glee (9pm, Fox) - Rachel freaks out when she gets a sore throat and Kurt makes a personality adjustment to please his dad. Also, Puck makes a move designed to increase his social standing.

The Good Wife (10pm, CBS) - The winner is announced in the competition between Alicia and Cary to see who gets to stay on with the firm as the new associate. 

Parenthood (10pm, NBC) - After keeping their financial problems from his wife, Zeek ends up moving in with Adam and Kristina. 

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