How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Marshall gives Ted and Robin one of his "slap bet" slaps to use on Barney (left), and Chris Elliot guest stars as Lily's estranged father, who visits on Thanksgiving.
Big Bang Theory (9:30pm, CBS) - This is always Monday night's other best bet after HIMYM, and tonight's episode sounds great. Sheldon is humiliated on NPR's "Science Friday" show and vows revenge on Kripke. Ira Flatow makes a cameo appearance.
Find My Family (9:30, ABC) - ABC begins their "Locator" ripoff tonight with their new show about reuniting long-lost family members. Tonight's show features a Wisconsin couple searching for their daughter, given up for adoption 29 years earlier.
Castle (10pm, ABC) - Beckett and Castle find a dead man in a garbage chute and both is wife and fiance show up to claim the body. DB Woodhouse guest stars.
Chef Academy (11pm, Bravo) - I wish this show came on a little earlier, but that's why God made DVRs. Tonight the students have to recreate a dessert demonstrated by Chef Novelli. Let's just hope our Charlotte student doesn't leave another hair in her dish. Ouch.
Brooke Cain isn't always proud of the number of hours she logs in front of the TV, but her loss of brain cells can be your gain. From reality shows to sitcoms to the more serious stuff, Brooke keeps her DVR smoking so that she can help keep you in the know. Brooke also tweets for Happiness is a Warm TV (you can follow 
