A Capital Fourth (8pm, UNC-TV) - Tom Bergeron hosts a fireworks celebration from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capital. The show will feature the latest "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips, plus Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara, Megan Hilty, Josh Turner and Kool and the Gang.

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (9pm, NBC) - Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney perform at this fireworks display show in Manhattan, which is hosted by my beloved Regis Philbin. So this is the winner, folks!

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (10pm, CBS) - Jennifer Hudson performs with the Boston Pops under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart at the Charles River Esplanade. Michael Chiklis hosts.

Final Witness (10pm, ABC) - A 2005 homicide case from New Orleans is reenacted and told through the victim's point of view. The case involves a free-spirited young woman found murdered by her lover.

Coming Home (10pm, Lifetime) - A soldier tries to make it home for her daughter's dance recital.

The Soul Man (10pm, TV Land) -  Boyce wrestles with a moral dilemma when the choir director urges him to find ringers for a singing competition. Meanwhile, Lolli hires Stamps to wash hair at the salon, but becomes suspicious of his shampooing methods.

Futurama (10pm, Comedy Central) - Bender becomes a paparazzo and tries to photograph a well-known actor whose face has never been seen.

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.

If your town has canceled their fireworks, either to save money or because of dangerous drought conditions, you can still catch the pyrotechnic action -- and stay cool!

Time Warner Cable has fireworks on their Carolina On Demand channels 199 and 1047 (check the ‘All New’ tab under ‘Seasonal’). The fireworks display has a beach scene backdrop and you can choose from patriotic music or the popping, exploding sounds.

It should be popular since the channel's top viewed program in 2010 was the On Demand Holiday Yule Log.

And you can watch the On Demand fireworks anytime.

Other fireworks and 4th of July televised celebrations taking place on Monday:

Senior Pastor Bill Wilson of The Lord's Table Church in Goldsboro talks about Terry Holland, a victim of the Ocracoke fireworks explosion. Video ... more