Grammy Awards (8pm, CBS) - The 53rd Annual event is live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Eminem leads nominations with ten, followed by Bruno Mars with seven. Both are scheduled to perform. Also performing: Justin Bieber, Usher, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, and most importantly, The Avett Brothers with Bob Dylan (and Mumford & Sons)!
William & Kate: A Royal Love Story (8pm, TLC) - Prince William's courtship with Kate Middleton is explored. This is followed by a two-hour special at 9pm on Queen Elizabeth.
Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - Lynette's mother (Polly Bergen) asks her and the rest of the Scavos to pose for a family picture that includes her obnoxious new husband, played by Larry Hagman. Also, Bree continues to keep Keith in the dark about the fact that he's to be a dad.
Masterpiece Classic: Any Human Heart (9pm, UNC-TV) - Part 1 of 3 of a feature adapted by William Boyd from his 2002 novel about the eventful life of writer, lover, art dealer and spy Logan Mountstuart. Part 1 opens with the elderly Logan sifting through memories, beginning in the 1920s and including his friendship with Ernest Hemingway.
Big Love (9pm, HBO) - Bill's success in the senate is offset by new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church, and Barb's frustration with her internship prompts a life-changing decision.
Episodes (9:30pm, Showtime) - Beverly suspects Sean is having an affair with Morning, so she prepares to leave him and return to London. But on her way to the airport she runs into Matt, which puts a wrinkle in her plans.
Shameless (10pm, Showtime) - Fiona scrambles to spruce up the house for an impending visit from Carl's teacher and Lip makes some extra cash by taking tests for his less-intelligent classmates.
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