How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Barney offers Ted a job designing a building, but when Ted turns him down, Barney uses all of his wooing skills to change his mind. Also, unfortunately, a lonely Robin drunk-dials Don.
Chuck (8pm, NBC) - Chuck and Sarah's villainous nemeses, played by Stone Cold Steve Austin and Nicole Richie, return with more trouble. Meanwhile, Morgan preps the Buy More for a big video game release.
Lie to Me (9pm, Fox) - The third season of "Lie to Me" returns early thanks to the early demise of "Lone Star." Tonight, Tim tries to stop a man bent on revenge from robbing a bank and in the process, holds a guilty man accountable for his actions.
Scare Tactics (9pm, Syfy) - Season 4 opens with pranks involving a caterer, a lottery winner, and mutilated livestock. Also, an eviction takes a sinister turn.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta (9pm, Bravo) - In the third season premiere, rumors are causing trouble for everyone and new housewives are added to the cast: Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey.
Castle (10pm, ABC) - Encoded evidence during an investigation sparks Castle's imagination but Beckett dismisses his crazy theories. Also, Beckett's reunion with her old partner turns romantic, much to Castle's chagrin.
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