Terra Nova (8pm, Fox) - The two-hour premiere of the much anticipated adventure drama from Steven Spielberg. Jason O'Mara ("Life on Mars") stars as a Chicago cop from the 22nd century who travels 85 million years into the past to give his family a better shot at survival (the 2149 earth has become almost unlivable due to overpopulation and pollution). Not usually my kind of show, but I found the pilot to be really exciting. Here's my review. I say give it a shot.

Gossip Girl (8pm, CW) - In the Season 5 opener, Serena makes a big mistake at her new job in Hollywood. Later, Chuck and Nate meet up with her in LA, where Nate is captivated by an older woman (Elizabeth Hurley).

Hart of Dixie (9pm, CW) - A new series about a cold New York City doctor (Rachel Bilson) who moves to a small town in Alabama and gets a dose of humility. The pilot was shot in Wilmington, but should you watch? Adrienne says ...

Mike & Molly (9:30pm, CBS) - In the second season premiere, the engagement honeymoon is over when Molly starts wedding planning while Mike just wants to go fishing with the guys.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - In tonight's season finale, Silas is out for revenge against his mom, and there's a big showdown between Nancy and her sister.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - In this season finale, Cathy decides to run a marathon to honor her dearly departed Lee, and what awaits her at the finish line will upend her life.

Also tonight, "2 Broke Girls" (which is kind of funny!) moves into its regular 8:30pm timeslot (CBS), and new episodes of "Playbunny Club" (10pm, NBC) and "Castle" (10pm, ABC).

Paradise Lost: Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (8pm, HBO) - A re-airing of the 1993 documentary that first drew attention to the trial of the three teenagers convicted in the gruesome murders of three little boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. The convicted men were set free earlier this month. The sequel to this documentary airs tomorrow night.

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - Brenda reaches out to Capt. Raydor for help in a twist-filled case involving a murder-for-hire scheme, a formidable drug cartel, and allegations of police brutality. Elsewhere, squad members are deposed in regard to the lawsuit against Brenda and the department.

Warehouse 13 (9pm, Syfy) - Stukowski is interrogated by Warehouse agents after they learn she was using artifacts to kill regents, who are the secret protectors of the Warehouse.

CIA Confidential: 9/11 Mastermind (10pm, NGC) - The manhunt for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who eluded the CIA for a decade, is documented. NGC's interview with former President George W. Bush about 9/11 repeats at 8 p.m., just before this one.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - Nancy, Andy, and Silas plot revenge against Emma (Michelle Trachtenberg) after she gets the best of them in a business deal.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - Cathy offers to help Lee (Hugh Dancy) put a dent in his bucket list, and Adam accompanies Poppy (Parker Posey) to her high school reunion.

The Bachelorette (8pm, ABC) - It's finally over. In tonight's season finale, Ashley must choose between J.P. (left) and Ben F., the two remaining contenders. Apparently, Ashley's family really likes one of the guys, and her sister disapproves of the other one. "After the Final Rose" airs at 10.

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - The squad searches for a vanished boy who has a connection to Lt. Tao. Also, Captain Raydor continues her methodical review of Brenda's team and offers a troubling recommendation to Brenda.

Teen Wolf (10pm, MTV) - Scott scrambles to protect the people he loves, including Allison, from the Alpha. But Allison is beginning to follow clues about her family history, getting closer to the truth about Scott. Also, Stiles is getting closer to solving the mystery behind Derek's family.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - While in California, Nancy runs into an old business acquaintances and Silas gets caught in the crossfire. Also, Andy comes up with a new business venture and turns to Shane and Doug for help.

The Protector (10pm, Lifetime) - A murder case involving a young woman found in a lake leads Gloria and Michelle into a kinky subculture. Meanwhile, Gloria and Davey's mom (Patty Duke) arrives and turns their lives upside down.

Pawn Stars (10pm, History) - Items coming into the store include Ronald Reagan's high school yearbook and puppets and props from the original Buffalo Bill Wild West Show.

Unsung (10pm, TV One) - Get "Boogie Fever" with the poignant TV One profile of The Sylvers singing group.

Eureka (8pm, Syfy) - Applicants swarm Fargo after he solicits volunteers for a space mission. Also, Carter plans a getaway. Wil Wheaton and Stan Lee guest star.

Warehouse 13 (9pm, Syfy) - Dr. Vanessa Calder (Lindsay Wagner) reunites with Artie for a case that requires some help from Calder's ex-flame; a mystery lands Pete and Myka in bed while Steve is missing. Saul Rubinek and Rene Auberjonois also guest star. The new Syfy drama "Alphas," starring David Strathairn, follows at 10.

There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (9pm, HBO) - A controversial documentary about a tragic accident that occurred on July 26, 2009, when Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on New York's Taconic State Parkway and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The accident killed herself, her daughter, her three nieces, and all three people in the other car. Here's Adrienne's review.

HGTV Design Star (9pm, HGTV) - The guest judges are designers Cortney and Robert Novogratz, and as a bonus, "Home by Novogratz" airs after this at 10 (it usually airs on Saturday nights).

The Closer (9pm, TNT) - Flynn and Provenza plunge into yet another ill-fated adventure when they try to make quick cash by serving court papers for a lawyer. They get a bad break when they serve a man and he's killed just minutes afterward. Adam Arkin guest stars.

Rizzoli & Isles (10pm, TNT) - The body of a young girl is found during Boston's Fleet Week. Frost's father (Ernie Hudson), a Navy Admiral, arrives and stirs up tension with his son.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - Loving Martin Short as Nancy's attorney. He had me with "Stewart Havens' Trapper-Keeper of Broken Dreams." Tonight, Havens gets Nancy a custody hearing in California, which means permission to leave New York City for a few days and a chance to see her youngest son. The problem is she also needs one of her other sons to come along as a character witness.

The A-List: New York (10pm, Logo) - Season 2 premiere of the reality show following New York's "gay elite."

Fireworks

A Capital Fourth (8pm, UNC-TV) - Jimmy Smits hosts a celebration and fireworks display in honor of America's 235th birthday. The special features Josh Groban, Steve Martin and the Deep Canyon Rangers, Little Richard, Jordin Sparks, Matthew Morrison, Broadway's Kelli O'Hara, and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Jack Everly. Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capital. Repeats at 9:30.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (9pm, NBC) - Nick Lachey anchors live coverage of Manhattan's celebration and fireworks display with performances by Beyonce and Brad Paisley. Repeats at 10pm.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (10pm, CBS) - Lionel Richie performs live with the Boston Pops under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart at the Charles River Esplanade. The show's finale includes an explosive fireworks display accompanied by the "1812 Overture." Michael Chiklis hosts.

News 14 Carolina will also broadcast local fireworks live this evening. Raleigh's fireworks show will begin around 9:45 p.m. News 14 will also show the Charlotte fireworks, which start around 9:30.

Other stuff

Citizen U.S.A.: A 50 State Road Trip (9pm, HBO) - Filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi's patriotic travelogue crisscrosses the country to attend naturalization ceremonies in all 50 states and listens to recent immigrants from around the world explain their decision to become American citizens. The film was inspired by the naturalization process experienced by Pelosi's Dutch-born husband, Michael Vos, and includes remarks from former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Henry Kissinger, commentator Arianna Huffington, and rock star Gene Simmons.

Hoarders (9pm, A&E) - Tonight's episode is a follow-up show that looks at the progress of people who were profiled during the show's second season. Cary organization specialist Geralin Thomas appears with some of her clients.

Single Ladies (9pm, VH1) - A trainer pushes Keisha to the limit in more ways than one, and Val is tired of bad first dates and decides to swear off men for awhile. Also, newscaster Sharon Love (Queen Latifah) lets a secret about Val slip.

Teen Wolf (10pm, MTV) - Scott tries to control his transformations so he can spend more (safe) time with Allison. Also, Derek continues trying to make Scott his ally.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - Nancy tries to adjust to live in New York City and gets a surprise when Andy and Shane unexpectedly show up, fresh from Copenhagen.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - Cathy tries dabbling in the supernatural after she's unsuccessful at scoring a spot in a clinical trial for a new cancer treatment overseen by a renowned oncologist, played by Alan Alda.

Gone (8pm, Lifetime) - A nurse (Molly Parker) refuses to give in when her daughter is kidpanpped and the abductor demands the  murder of a patient for the girl's return. In her quest to rescue the child, she discovers a conspiracy led by corrupt city officials and cops.

Basketball Wives (8pm, VH1) - Evelyn and Tami feud, which hangs a dark cloud over a trip to New York. Meanwhile, Jen lines up a date on the rebound from Eric, and Evelyn mends fences with her long-absent father.

Hot Coffee (9pm, HBO) - An eye-opening documentary about the U.S. legal system using the infamous McDonalds "hot coffee" lawsuit as one of the examples. Adrienne says "everyone should watch this." Read her full review.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - Season 7 opens three years after the end of Season 6, picking up after Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker, right) has done a stint in federal prison and has been paroled to New York City. She's placed on probation at a halfway house, but looking for an opportunity to reunite with the men in her life -- and get back in the game.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - In the Season 2 premiere, Cathy seeks a second opinion about her cancer, which doesn't sit well with Dr. Todd. Meanwhile, Sean discovers that his sister is battling cancer while he's dealing with the growing pains of living with a pregnant Rebecca.

Law & Order: Los Angeles (10pm, NBC) - A tragic birthday party, in which the guests were beaten to death by uninvited visitors, kicks off a probe which leads detectives to a party-goer who escaped the carnage. Didn't this show already have a "carnage at birthday party" episode this season?

Teen Wolf (10pm, MTV) - There's another animal attack involving Lydia and Jackson, raising more questions about wild animals. Meanwhile, Scott and Allison skip school and Derek must deal with the werewolf hunters on his own.

After a weekend of DVDs that explored youth, now we deal with some very adult material.

"Weeds: Season Five" offers 360 minutes of the hit Showtime series starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Mary-Louise Parker. This is the season when Parker's character Nancy Botwin has moved her pot-selling business south of the border and may be pregnant by a drug lord.

Bonus features includes cast and crew commentaries, bloopers, a history of weed, a guide to the show's dysfunctional relationships and a backstage look with co-star Kevin Nealon.

Also, the DVD package is 100 recyclable. Nice!

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Chuck (8pm, NBC) - Brilliant casting tonight when Team Bartowski battles a sinister scientist played by Robert Englund (aka Freddy Krueger) who is plotting to release toxins that induce nightmares. Meanwhile, the true allegiances of Chuck's mother (Linda Hamilton) come under scrutiny, and the Buy More gang celebrates Halloween. Morgan Fairchild also guest stars.

Lie to Me (9pm, Fox) - The Lightman Group's expertise is called into question when a woman (Tricia Helfer) plays cat-and-mouse with Cal while he's checking for security leaks at an art museum prior to a major exhibition.

In Treatment (9pm, HBO) - In the third season premiere, Paul begins seeing Sunil (Irrfan Khan), a widower from Calcutta whose relocation to his son's home in New  York is marred by loneliness, depression, and a tense cohabitation with his daughter-in-law (Sonya Walger). In the 9:30 episode, Frances (Debra Winger) plays an actress whose sister is a former patient of Paul's and who visits Paul to discuss her recent trouble remembering lines. Two more episodes air at the same time Tuesday night. Here's our review of the new season.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - A serial murderer called the Triple Killer (Trinity Killer was taken) strikes again after disappearing four years ago, and Beckett and Castle scramble to catch him before he takes more victims.

Thintervention (10pm, Bravo) - In the Season 1 finale, Jackie's clients return from their six-week solo program to participate in their final weigh-in and to celebrate (we hope).

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - Nancy and her crew relocate to her old stomping grounds, where she reconnects with an old chum (Richard Dreyfuss), while Silas and Shane try to dig up dirt on their mother's mysterious past.

The TV Guide Network thinks your life could use a little, uh, enhancement, so they've launched "National Weeds Awareness Week" to address the problems many Americans face in regularly accessing "Weeds." The best part of this news is that the network will celebrate the awareness week with a six-day "Weeds" marathon.

The TV Guide marathon will air from 9pm to 2am each night beginning Sunday, October 17th through Friday, October 22.

House (8pm, Fox) - House and Cuddy must reexamine their relationship after a visit from House's massage therapist.

The Event (9pm, NBC) - To stop a biological threat, authorities must break Sophia during interrogations. And Hal Holbrook (right) comes onboard tonight as a villainous businessman with knowledge of classified intelligence who butts heads with the President. You know what's hard? Trying to find a picture of Hal Holbrook looking sinister.

Reviving Ophelia (9pm, Lifetime) - A new movie about two sisters (Jane Kaczmarek and Kim Dickens) who support each other as they raise very different teenage daughters, one of whom is in an abusive relationship. Based on the novel by Mary Pipher. Adrienne's review.

Castle (10pm, ABC) - Castle suggest "time travel" as a possible element in the murder of a mathematician shot by a 200-year-old bullet.

Weeds (10pm, Showtime) - The Botwins borrow a page from "Breaking Bad" and move their drug business into an RV, which they park at an old movie set that once depicted a frontier town.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - Lenny asks Cathy to accompany him to an art opening in the Bahamas, but Paul has planned a surprise party for her and has invited her eccentric college friend, played by Cynthia Nixon.