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NBA Basketball TNT 8:00 pm  ET

Two teams perennially in the hunt for the NBA championship meet tonight in Boston as Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and the Celtics welcome in Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers. The second game of the TNT doubleheader has Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting Tyreke Evans and the Sacramento Kings.

The Secret Circle CW 9:00 pm  ET

Faye and Melissa (Phoebe Tonkin, Jessica Parker Kennedy) throw an anti-Valentine's Day slumber party and invite Diana and Cassie (Shelley Hennig, Britt Robertson). Things get wild when Diana takes a mood-altering substance and drops her inhibitions in front of Lee (Grey Damon), who has crashed the party. Cassie seeks help from Adam and Jake (Thomas Dekker, Chris Zylka) when she's haunted by some vengeful witches in the new episode "Valentine."

Independent Lens PBS 10:00 pm  ET

"The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975" takes a cinematic and musical journey into the black communities of America from the late 1960s through the mid-'70s. It combines 16mm footage that had lain undiscovered in the cellar of the Swedish National Broadcasting Company for 30 years with contemporary audio interviews from leading black artists, activists, musicians and scholars.

American Idol FOX 8:00 pm  ET

After combing through the raw talent across the country, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are back in Hollywood -- with host Ryan Seacrest, of course -- to put the contestants who most impressed the judges through the paces for the Hollywood rounds, starting tonight.

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Party Like NGC 8:00 pm  ET

Through two parallel events, centuries apart, the new episode "The Queen of France" tells the story of masquerades, one of the world's most popular and enduring types of party.

The Big Bang Theory CBS 8:00 pm  ET

Sheldon (Jim Parsons) can't stop working, but the university wants him to take a vacation. So to fill the time, he goes to work in Amy's (Mayim Bialik) neurobiology lab. Howard (Simon Helberg) is taken aback when Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) wants him to sign a prenuptial agreement in the new episode "The Vacation Solution." Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco also star.

The Vampire Diaries CW 8:00 pm  ET

Klaus (Joseph Morgan) sends out invitations to a formal ball at his newly renovated mansion. When Elena (Nina Dobrev) gets hers, Stefan and Damon (Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder) both insist on going with her. At the event, Elena learns about a terrifying, potentially deadly plan and tries to figure out whom to trust with the information in the new episode "Dangerous Liaisons." Candice Accola and Zach Roerig also star.

On the Shoulders of Giants SHO 8:30 pm  ET

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the executive producer and a co-writer of this 2011 documentary about the New York Renaissance, an all-black basketball team that was born in a Harlem ballroom in 1923 and became one of the dominant teams of the 1920s and '30s, when the sport was still segregated. It incorporates clever graphics with commentary from former Rens, current and former NBA stars including Charles Barkley and Carmelo Anthony, filmmaker Spike Lee, and others.

Swamp People HIST 9:00 pm  ET

Market changes bring new challenges in Season 3 as the price of alligator leather bounces upward after a few years on the low end. New tension arrives in the form of outsiders from Texas crossing the border into Louisiana to obtain hunting tags. In response, the Cajuns do as they've always done, relying on their traditional skills and the family bonds that stretch back to frontier times.

The Finder FOX 9:00 pm  ET

When an amateur magician's (guest star Jonathan Slavin) disappearing act goes a little too well, he asks Walter (Geoff Stults) to help find his assistant, who has vanished for real. Walter and Leo's investigation leads them to a counterfeiting ring in the new episode "The Great Escape." Ever Carradine ("Eureka") also guest stars.

The Office NBC 9:00 pm  ET

Dwight and Andy (Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms) try to decide who should accompany Dwight to Sabre headquarters in Tallahassee for a special project. Pam (Jenna Fischer) is back from her maternity leave. James Spader and John Krasinski also star in the new episode "Special Project."

Archer FXEAST 10:00 pm  ET

James Bond never had issues like this. It's Archer's birthday, and his surprise gift is a real doozy: a souped-up spymobile full of high-tech gadgets. Unfortunately, it's also full of unpleasant surprises. H. Jon Benjamin provides the voice of Archer in the new episode "Drift Problem."

Sniper 2 MAX 10:00 pm  ET

The makers of this 2002 direct-to-video sequel to 1993's "Sniper" needn't have bothered. It's basically the same movie with a different villain -- a Serbian general -- and a new sidekick (Bokeem Woodbine). But we still have ex-Marine Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger) being hired by the government for a supersensitive assassination mission, with much shooting of baddies and blowing up of stuff. The acting is wooden -- both Berenger and Woodbine can do much better -- and the effects are mediocre. If you liked the original, watch that instead.

Mudcats HIST 10:01 pm  ET

If "Hillbilly Handfishin"' isn't giving you enough exposure to noodling -- catching catfish by hand -- here's another series devoted to the practice. This one is a competition to find the best hand fisherman in Oklahoma from a field made up of folks for whom this is an old family tradition. Hold onto your digits!

Unsupervised FXEAST 10:31 pm  ET

Didn't Beavis and Butt-head get into a heap of trouble for that fire thing? In this new episode, Gary and Joel come up with a unique way to support their local fire department: They take up arson. Well, at least it gives the firefighters something to do. Justin Long and David Hornsby lead the voice cast in "Fires & Liars."

Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus SYFY 11:00 pm  ET

Is it just us, or is it starting to seem as if Syfy's motto -- "Imagine Greater" -- should be expanded to include "... Because You're Sure as Shootin' Not Going to See Much That's Great Around Here"? Case in point: this lazy, not even so-bad-it's-good cheesefest about, well, yeah, the title pretty much says it all, except that it does drive home how ludicrous it is to allow cast member Lorenzo Lamas to judge anyone's talent in any context.

A Gifted Man CBS 8:00 pm  ET

Fans of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" might do a double take at seeing Diane Neal -- aka assistant prosecutor Casey Novak -- playing a defense attorney here. She's in court with Michael (Patrick Wilson), who is testifying for a former patient whose out-of-control behavior may have been caused by a brain tumor. Afterward, a distraught woman takes the Clinica staff hostage in the new episode "In Case of Complications."

Good Eats: Turn on the Dark FOOD 8:00 pm  ET

"Good Eats" fans and chocoholics, rejoice! Alton Brown is back with an all-new special that gets to the sweet -- and sometimes deliciously bitter -- heart of everybody's favorite Valentine's Day treat.

Supernatural CW 9:00 pm  ET

Hey, even demon hunters can be terrified of clowns. In this new episode, Sam and Dean (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles) investigate a series of deaths linked to a pizza chain that caters to kids. Its young patrons were asked to draw pictures of what they feared the most, which then came to life and killed their parents. While Dean confronts the mastermind of the murders, Sam has to deal with some angry clowns in "Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie."

Alaska Wing Men NGC 8:00 pm  ET

Whether they're teaching an advanced student winter ski flying over glaciers, getting a group of skiers up a mountain with all their gear or just flying local workers up to a cannery, Alaska's wing men and women face unforeseen hazards in the new episode "Escape From Bear Island."

Kitchen Nightmares FOX 8:00 pm  ET

If its walls could talk, the 50-year-old California steakhouse Spin-A-Yarn would surely have some yarns to spin. Gordon Ramsay is only interested in what's the story with the place today. The menu is uninspired, the decor outdated, the staff disorganized and the service inconsistent. His mission: to bring the restaurant into the 21st century without losing what's made it a local institution for decades.

Nikita CW 8:00 pm  ET

Percy's (Xander Berkeley) latest move in his attempt to take back Division is a threat on the life of Nikita's (Maggie Q) mentor, Carla (Erica Gimpel). Nikita sends Madeline (Alberta Watson) to deliver a message to Carla before Percy reaches her, but Percy intercepts it, and the race is on. Amanda (Melinda Clarke) tells Alex (Lyndsy Fonseca) it's time to take back Zetrov and reveal the truth about Alexandra Udinov in the new episode "Rogue."

Who Do You Think You Are? NBC 8:00 pm  ET

Actress Marisa Tomei ("My Cousin Vinny") attempts to unravel a true story that sounds like something out of a movie in this new episode. She grew up hearing that her great-grandfather was quite a shady character -- a womanizer and gambler who paid for his vices with his life -- and she goes to Italy in search of the truth.

Another Cinderella Story ABCF 9:00 pm  ET

Despite the title, this bit of tween-friendly fluff isn't an actual sequel to 2004's "A Cinderella Story" but just another modernized recycling of the old tale. Selena Gomez ("Wizards of Waverly Place") plays Mary, the put-upon ward of a washed-up pop star (Jane Lynch), who finds her "prince" in a teen idol (Drew Seeley) attending her high school -- sort of a male Hannah Montana. The plot is thin, but young viewers will appreciate the song and dance numbers. Grown-ups are free to give it a pass.

Fringe FOX 9:00 pm  ET

Cue the "Twilight Zone" theme. In this new episode, a mysterious Fringe event traps Peter, Walter and Olivia (Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Anna Torv) in a town from which escape appears impossible. Lance Reddick and Blair Brown also star in "Welcome to Westfield."

Gold Rush DSC 9:00 pm  ET

Determined to break even for the season, the Hoffman crew works through the night. Dakota Fred hits a literal snag when his excavator gets stuck, forcing him to abandon his best pay dirt yet. John Schnabel is not about to let his age -- 91 -- or his recent heart attack stop him from his quest for gold as he returns to the Big Nugget Mine in the new episode "In the Black."

Grimm NBC 9:00 pm  ET

Nick and Hank (David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby) try to track down someone who's leaving a trail of broken hearts -- and dead bodies. Nick's increasingly high profile in the creature world begins to pose a safety risk for Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) in the new episode "Tarantella." Amy Acker guest stars.

Michael Feinstein's American Songbook PBS 9:00 pm  ET

In the new episode "Lost and Found," Feinstein uncovers a real gem: a previously unknown song by one of the giants of American popular music. During his quest to verify the song's authenticity, he pays a visit to Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman and persuades him to share one of his own songs that's never been heard. Tony-winning actress and singer Christine Ebersole ("42nd Street," "Grey Gardens") also makes an appearance.

The Life & Times of Tim HBOE 9:00 pm  ET

Tim gets an opportunity to pose for GQ magazine in this new episode, which also finds him being recruited by the New York Jets' priest, who is deeply in debt, to place some bets for him. Steve Dildarian leads the voice cast in "The Well Dressed Snitch; Pray for the Jets."

Merlin SYFY 10:00 pm  ET

After engineering an attack on Arthur's (Bradley James) party, Morgana (Katie McGrath) captures Merlin (Colin Morgan) and puts a spell on him that makes him want to kill Arthur. Gaius (Richard Wilson) realizes what has happened, but breaking the spell is going to be tricky. Agravaine (Nathaniel Parker) tries to throw Arthur off the scent of his treachery by implicating Gaius in the new episode "A Servant of Two Masters."

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Valentine's Day Massacre NGC 10:00 pm  ET

Storytelling takes a quantum leap when Johnny Fratto, son of Al Capone associate Louis "Lew" Fratto, uses guns, graphics and grit to shoot down the myths and expose the truth behind the St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929.

Bering Sea Gold DSC 10:01 pm  ET

A rare spell of perfect weather has all the dredges ready to hit the ground -- er, sea floor -- running. As the Christine Rose begins to show signs of strain, Shawn is called on the carpet by his father about keeping the barge in shape. The Clark's new diver, Emily, has a close call with a suction hose. A green crew and poorly designed equipment are a recipe for stress aboard the Wild Ranger in this new episode.

Cupid HALL 8:00 pm  ET

Just in time for Valentine's Day, this new romantic comedy stars Jamie Kennedy as a mysterious stranger -- an alleged love expert -- who makes a workaholic talk show host (Joely Fisher) a tempting offer: If she can bring one couple together before the lovers holiday, he'll reveal her own true love to her. Who is this guy? Check the movie's title. Roark Critchlow also stars.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CBS 9:00 pm  ET

A body found by the side of the road has strange burn marks that the CSI team links to a possible execution by electric chair ... and a legendary murder. A pretty teacher who's a forensics buff catches Greg's (Eric Szmanda) eye when she takes a tour of the lab. Burlesque artist Dita Von Teese plays the teacher in "A Kiss Before Frying."

Billy the Exterminator A&E 10:00 pm  ET

Billy is back for a fifth season, hitting the road in search of more daunting challenges. From catching giant pythons in the Florida Everglades to grappling with 10-foot gators in Texas, Billy takes his game to the next level. In the season premiere, "Python Power," Billy traps a deadly rattlesnake in a backyard and engages in a wrestling match with a 15-foot python.

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Sandra Lee Chocolate FOOD 12:00 pm  ET

Join the host of "Semi-Homemade Cooking" as she goes to her favorite spots in New York to share her most beloved chocolate treats, then travels back to her kitchen to whip up some decadent creations inspired by her favorite chocolate sweets.

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College Basketball ESPN 6:00 pm  ET

Big Ten basketball powers collide tonight in Columbus, Ohio, when the Michigan State Spartans visit the Ohio State Buckeyes. Coach Tom Izzo's Spartans are tough defensively and feature standouts such as Keith Appling and Draymond Green. William Buford, Aaron Craft and AP Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger star for head coach Thad Matta's Buckeyes.

The Wedding Planner USA 6:00 pm  ET

It's no "Selena," but this 2001 Jennifer Lopez film was a hit with romantic comedy fans in general and J.Lo fans in particular. The rest of you are free to ignore it. She has the title role as a woman who falls for a fellow (Matthew McConaughey), unaware that he is the groom of the bride-to-be (Bridgette Wilson-Sampras) whose wedding she's organizing. Justin Chambers, Kevin Pollak and Fred Willard also star.

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Triassic Attack SYFY 7:00 pm  ET

Comparisons to "Jurassic Park" are inevitable and not favorable to this 2010 dinosaur tale. It's the story of three dinos that run amok in a small town after being accidentally brought back to life. Raoul Trujillo ("True Blood") and Steven Brand ("The Scorpion King") star.

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America's Most Wanted Special Edition FOX 8:00 pm  ET

Crimes of passion are the theme of this latest two-hour special spun off from the long-running reality series. One of them involves a Pennsylvania man who went on the run after murdering his wife in a jealous rage. He's on the U.S. Marshals' 15 Most Wanted list, and host John Walsh teams up with the service to track him down.

Austin City Limits PBS 8:00 pm  ET

Jamaican ska and reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who helped popularize reggae throughout the world with his soundtrack album "The Harder They Come," performs some of his greatest hits as well as songs from his album "Existence" in this episode.

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Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown; A Charlie Brown Valentine ABC 8:00 pm  ET

Poor Charlie Brown. All he wants is to be remembered on Valentine's Day. What he'd really like is a greeting from the Little Red-Haired Girl, but he'll settle for a card from anyone at all. In the second half of this combined special, he finally summons the courage to ask you-know-who to a dance, but he ends up taking Peppermint Patty instead, thanks to a case of mistaken identity.

Rules of Engagement CBS 8:00 pm  ET

We've all been out with someone we wished would just disappear, but this is ridiculous. Russell (David Spade) takes a date to a magic show, and the magician proceeds to make her vanish. Audrey (Megyn Price) wishes she could disappear after inadvertently spilling the beans to Brenda's (Sara Rue) girlfriend about the baby. Illusionist Criss Angel guest stars in "Uh-Oh It's Magic."

Ultimate Factories NGC 8:00 pm  ET

The new episode "Bacardi" travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to learn the secrets of making one of the world's most awarded and popular premium rums.

Cougar Town ABC 9:00 pm  ET

In advance of the sitcom's return on Feb. 14, here's a tripleheader from last season, starting with "Lonesome Sundown," in which Jules' (Courteney Cox) resolve to stop interfering in Travis' (Dan Byrd) life is put to a big test when he's faced with a major decision. Grayson (Josh Hopkins) tries to take an interest in Travis. The friends realize they've been taking one another for granted and set up a system to impose discipline for such behavior.

Parking Wars A&E 9:00 pm  ET

A new season of the reality series returns to Detroit to follow the staff of the Detroit Municipal Parking Department and adds a new outfit: the Providence Parking Division in Rhode Island's capital. In Detroit, Ponytail incurs the wrath of early-bird violators, while Rodney and Sonjia boot vehicles at a graduation ceremony.

Paul MAX 10:00 pm  ET

The extraterrestrial in this 2011 comedy isn't too family-friendly, thanks to writers and co-stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost ("Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz"). They play British visitors to America who encounter the title alien (voice of Seth Rogen), a slackerlike Area 51 refugee. In an obvious twist on Steven Spielberg's "E.T.," the guys try to get their new companion back to a spaceship and on his way home. Sigourney Weaver and Jason Bateman co-star.

Saturday Night Live NBC 11:29 pm  ET

She's hot, hot, hot, thanks to the success of her freshman sitcom, "New Girl." So Zooey Deschanel is a perfect choice to host this new episode. This is her first "SNL" hosting gig, and it's also a first for the musical guest: the "swag pop" duo Karmin.

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards CBS 8:00 pm  ET

Kanye West leads the nominees on music's biggest night with seven nominations, followed by Adele, Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars with six each, and Lil Wayne and Skrillex with five apiece. Country icon Glen Campbell is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. LL Cool J hosts the festivities from Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The Walking Dead AMC 9:00 pm  ET

After the crushing midseason finale in which the survivors finally stopped looking for Sophia after becoming aware of her fate, fans of the post-apocalyptic zombie fest no doubt need their fix. Don't miss the dive back into the land where rotting flesh walks the Earth in the new episode "Nebraska."

Full Metal Jousting HIST 10:00 pm  ET

History goes medieval in this new series that reinvents the original extreme sport for the new millennium. This isn't just play-jousting for show -- this is full-contact, bone-crushing competitive jousting in which competitors don modern-designed suits of steel, mount horses and collide with each other at 30 miles an hour, while high-speed cameras capture every split second.

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NBA Basketball ABC 3:30 pm  ET

Two teams that figure to be a part of the Eastern Conference playoff picture in the not-too-distant future meet tonight in Boston as Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and the Celtics take on Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. Da Bulls won their first meeting with the Celts last month in Beantown, riding Rose's hot hand in the fourth quarter to an 88-79 victory.

Employee of the Month COM 7:30 pm  ET

The classiest -- and funniest -- thing about this 2006 comedy is the homage to David Mamet in the naming of secondary characters Glen Gary and Glen Ross. From there, it's all downhill. Dane Cook stars as a warehouse store box boy on a quest to win the titular honor away from the guy (Dax Shepard) who's won it 17 months in a row. Why? Because he's heard winners have a shot at the pretty new cashier -- played by Jessica Simpson, whom many of us have yet to forgive for that dreadful "Dukes of Hazzard" remake.

Once Upon a Time ABC 8:00 pm  ET

Mr. Gold's (Robert Carlyle) house is robbed, and Emma (Jennifer Morrison) is concerned that he might take the law into his own hands. Mary Margaret, Ruby and Ashley (Ginnifer Goodwin, Meghan Ory, Jessy Schram) celebrate Valentine's Day with a girls night out. In the fairy-tale realm, Belle (Emilie de Ravin) agrees to give up her freedom to save her town in the new episode "Skin Deep." Lana Parrilla also stars.

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The Man Who Can Fly NGC 8:00 pm  ET

Perhaps one of the world's best BASE jumpers, Dean Potter set the record for the longest flight in a wing suit. Now, he has set his sights on Mount Bute, a 9,000-foot granite launch pad along the British Columbia coastline. Watch him train, spending weeks building strength and improving his technique, consulting top-notch scientists and engineers in preparation for the 120 mph, three-minute free fall.

The Simpsons FOX 8:00 pm  ET

On Valentine's Day, Lisa falls for a smart, romantic fellow (voice of Michael Cera) who sweeps her away for a fairy-tale getaway. Back in Springfield, a show about urban legends inspires Bart and Milhouse to investigate some of the stories surrounding their school. "MythBusters" hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman voice their cartoon likenesses in the new episode "The Daughter Also Rises."

Napoleon Dynamite FOX 8:30 pm  ET

To keep the school paper from being shut down, Deb does a story on Pedro, the school president, that gets him in trouble with the townspeople. With his reputation and their friendship on the line, Pedro and Deb team up with Napoleon to come up with a more exciting story that will distract everyone in the new episode "Pedro vs. Deb."

Desperate Housewives ABC 9:00 pm  ET

Susan (Teri Hatcher) gets a surprise visit from Julie (Andrea Bowen) and is even more shocked to learn her daughter is pregnant. Bree's (Marcia Cross) addictions to booze and men continue to spiral out of control. Lynette's (Felicity Huffman) first sexual encounter since her separation is a disappointment. Gaby's (Eva Longoria) efforts to console a lovelorn Juanita (Madison de la Garza) backfire in the new episode "Is This What You Call Love?"

Drugs, Inc. NGC 9:00 pm  ET

The new episode "Designer Drugs" spotlights the new battleground in the global war on narcotics. "Bath salts" and "spice" promise a legal alternative to cocaine or marijuana -- but being legal doesn't make them safe. While the law plays catch-up, gangsters grow rich.

End of Days SYFY 9:00 pm  ET

The title of this grim 1999 melodrama proved sadly prophetic for the great Rod Steiger, as his role here was one of his last. For star Arnold Schwarzenegger, it was one of his least. Ah-nuld plays Cane, an ex-cop fighting the devil (Gabriel Byrne) to save the woman (Robin Tunney) chosen to bear the Antichrist. Kevin Pollak adds some touches of levity as Cane's partner, but it's not enough to save the flick from damnation to the "don't bother" bin.

Family Guy FOX 9:00 pm  ET

James Woods and Mark Harmon voice cartoon versions of themselves in this new episode, which finds Peter pursuing a career in showbiz. He wants to be a famous actor, but he'll start by becoming Tom Tucker's agent. Chris has a new girlfriend who eerily resembles a Griffin in "Tom Tucker: The Man and His Dream." Ellen Page also provides a guest voice.

Fear Factor NBC 9:00 pm  ET

Football season is over; time for bee season. The stinging insects figure prominently in this new two-hour episode, as some contestants are covered in them while their teammates are required to eat 20 of them ... alive. Another stunt has players cutting their teammates loose from under a helicopter and dropping them onto a target. The teams include a newly broken-up couple and another who just met on Craigslist in "The Bees Are So Angry."

Luck HBOE 9:00 pm  ET

Ace (Dustin Hoffman) recruits a cocky whiz kid, Nathan Israel (Patrick J. Adams), into his scheme. Walter (Nick Nolte) wants Ronnie (Gary Stevens) to ride his colt in his first race, but he needs to go to Plan B when the jockey falls and is injured. Marcus, Renzo and Lonnie (Kevin Dunn, Ritchie Coster, Ian Hart) want their horse sent back to Escalante (John Ortiz) for training in this new episode.

Masterpiece Classic PBS 9:00 pm  ET

As "Downton Abbey" continues, the Spanish flu strikes, disrupting one match, hastening another and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil and Robert (Michelle Dockery, Jessica Brown Findlay, Hugh Bonneville) each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates (Joanne Froggatt, Brendan Coyle) know a moment of happiness.

Shameless SHO 9:00 pm  ET

Louise Fletcher returns as Grammy Gallagher, who is out of prison on a medical furlough. She wants Frank (William H. Macy) to help her locate an ex-protege who owes her money. Also back in the Gallaghers' orbit is Steve (Justin Chatwin), who invites Fiona (Emmy Rossum) on a double date and introduces his Brazilian conquest, Estefania (Stephanie Fantauzzi). Frank blows up at Sheila (Joan Cusack), who kicks him out, in the new episode "Can I Have a Mother?"

Worst Cooks in America FOOD 9:00 pm  ET

Sixteen of the worst cooks in the nation arrive at base camp and attempt to impress rival team leaders Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay with their own signature dishes. Then the pros will give the successful recruits a lesson in the most important meal of the day -- breakfast -- in the season premiere, "Baseline Challenge."

American Dad FOX 9:30 pm  ET

Stan joins Steve and Roger's fake detective agency, but he's so bad at his fake job that he ruins the game. Roger wants him fired, but Steve doesn't have the heart to do it. He lies to Roger but is forced to come clean when Stan is kidnapped in the new episode "Wheels & the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's Key."

House of Lies SHO 10:00 pm  ET

Marty (Don Cheadle) declares war on Roscoe's (Donis Leonard Jr.) school when the boy is accused of sexual harassment for attempting to kiss another kid -- also male. As if that weren't enough, he must deal with the reappearance of April (Megalyn Echikunwoke), the stripper he met in New York. Jeannie (Kristen Bell) is having wedding jitters in the new episode "Our Descent Into Los Angeles." Ben Schwartz also stars.

My Strange Addiction TLC 10:00 pm  ET

Don't eat before watching this series, which opens a new season tonight with two half-hour episodes profiling people with unusual -- and frequently icky -- compulsions. In the opener, viewers meet Jaye, who snorts baby powder, and Nathaniel, who has a very, um, special relationship with his car.

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Comic Book Men AMC 10:01 pm  ET

Kevin Smith, director of such geek staples as "Clerks," "Mallrats" and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back," is the brains behind this reality show set in the New Jersey comic book shop he owns. Viewers will get an intimate look at the wheelings and dealings of collectors and hear them wax philosophic about the state of comic books, comic book movies and all things concerning geek culture.

Pan Am ABC 10:01 pm  ET

Aw, ain't inappropriate love grand? Dean (Mike Vogel) pays a high price for his fling with Ginny (Erin Cummings) when she follows him to Rome. An unescorted minor (Lance Chantiles-Wertz) develops a crush on Colette (Karine Vanasse) when she takes him under her wing. Kate (Kelli Garner) deals with the fallout from her connection with Niko (Goran Visnjic) in the new episode "Romance Languages."

Californication SHO 10:30 pm  ET

Hank and Kali (David Duchovny, Meagan Good) team up to write a song for Samurai Apocalypse (RZA) that takes Hank back to a time when life was less complicated for himself and Karen and Charlie (Natascha McElhone, Evan Handler). He soon gets a reminder of how complicated it's become when Karen shows up and says she might have made a mistake. Madeleine Martin also stars in the new episode "Love Song."

Slavery by Another Name PBS 9:00 pm  ET

A Sundance Film Festival selection for 2012, this documentary based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Douglas A. Blackmon examines the concept of "neoslavery," which sentenced African-Americans in the post-Emancipation South to forced labor for violating an array of laws that criminalized their everyday behavior. Laurence Fishburne narrates the film.

Lost Girl SYFY 10:00 pm  ET

Mayer (Aron Tager), a Dark Fae, offers to have an Oracle give Bo (Anna Silk) some answers about her past if she'll find out how he lost a bet with a human. She discovers that the culprit was a Hsien, a Fae that can jump between human corpses. The information she receives in return isn't what she was looking for, but she does learn that her mother is alive and looking for her. Ksenia Solo also stars in the new episode "Dead Lucky."

Smash NBC 10:00 pm  ET

As Ivy and Karen (Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee) do whatever it takes to impress temperamental director Derek Wills (Jack Davenport), Julia and Frank (Debra Messing, Brian d'Arcy James) deal with the red tape involved in international adoption. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) tries to get financing for the show while wrestling with her marital issues in the new episode "Callbacks."

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College Basketball ESPN 7:00 pm  ET

A good Big East matchup is in store today in Kentucky, where the Louisville Cardinals welcome in the Syracuse Orange. Head coach Jim Boeheim has Kris Joseph, Fab Melo and the Orange in the hunt for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But Rick Pitino's Cardinals, featuring Kyle Kuric, Russ Smith and Gorgui Dieng, hope to put a speed bump in their path.

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Dog Show USA 8:00 pm  ET

The 136th edition of the annual show opens at Madison Square Garden in New York, with a slightly smaller field of dogs competing -- 2,000 instead of the usual 2,500, a move necessitated by renovation work at the venue. Six new breeds are eligible to compete this year: the American English coonhound, Cesky terrier, Entlebucher mountain dog, Finnish Lapphund, Norwegian Lundehund and Xoloitzcuintli. The show concludes Tuesday.

Gossip Girl CW 8:00 pm  ET

Nate (Chace Crawford) throws a Valentine's Day party, which Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) crashes in hopes of stirring up more drama. Serena (Blake Lively) sees something at the party that gives her a bit of a shock, while the holiday gives Blair (Leighton Meester) the urge to play Cupid for a loved one. Penn Badgley and Ed Westwick also star in the new episode "Crazy, Cupid, Love."

Hard to Kill AMC 8:00 pm  ET

Feel free to make the obvious joke on the title being a reference to Steven Seagal's action-hero career. He was actually in his prime when this 1990 offering came out, but the sheer silliness of the script keeps it from being ranked with "Under Siege." Years after home intruders killed his wife and put him in a coma, he wakes up and seeks revenge on the perps. Yep, because everyone jumps out of bed after years in a coma ready to kick booty. Skip it.

House FOX 8:00 pm  ET

Chase (Jesse Spencer), who considered entering the priesthood before he became a doctor, forges a bond with the team's latest patient (Julie Mond), a cloistered nun who is about to take her final vows. His judgment is compromised, however, when she requires a risky operation. House and Taub (Hugh Laurie, Peter Jacobson) engage in a prank war in the new episode "Chase."

How I Met Your Mother CBS 8:00 pm  ET

Lily and Marshall (Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel) invite Robin and Kevin (Cobie Smulders, Kal Penn) on a Valentine's Day getaway to Vermont, where the latter couple consider taking things to the next level. A blind date (Becki Newton, "Ugly Betty") has Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) thinking he's finally met his match in the new episode "The Drunk Train." Josh Radnor also stars.

Pretty Little Liars ABCF 8:00 pm  ET

Hanna's (Ashley Benson) fears about "A" taking revenge on Caleb (Tyler Blackburn) for his phone hacking are realized as the police begin investigating him on bogus charges. Aria (Lucy Hale) learns what Holden (Shane Coffey) has been keeping from her in the new episode "CTRL:A." Troian Bellisario and Shay Mitchell also star.

Alcatraz FOX 9:00 pm  ET

Madsen, Soto and Hauser (Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Sam Neill) track a mad bomber (James Pizzinato) who is planting explosives throughout the city, targeting highly populated areas. They're forced to apply methods from the past to their pursuit in the new episode "Paxton Petty." Robert Forster and Parminder Nagra also star.

America's Money Class With Suze Orman OWN 9:00 pm  ET

In the final class, "Ultimate Financial Lessons," viewers learn how to prepare financially for a loved one's death and when bankruptcy might be an answer. The episode profiles a man whose failing business threatens his marriage; he'll find out if bankruptcy is the only way to save his family. Also, a woman discovers her husband's hidden debt after he suddenly passes away. Suze recaps the program's critical steps and gives viewers a chance to win $50,000.

Being Human SYFY 9:00 pm  ET

Despite Nora's (Kristen Hager) skepticism, Josh (Sam Huntington) works feverishly to find a cure for lycanthropy, while Aidan (Sam Witwer), who has been fully drawn back into the vampire lifestyle, draws a harsh rebuke from Mother for failing to rid Boston of "orphan" vampires. Meanwhile, Sally (Meaghan Rath) gets stuck inside the body of the live woman she is possessing in the new episode "Addicted to Love."

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BET Honors 2012 BET 9:00 pm  ET

Poet Maya Angelou, singers Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey, filmmaker Spike Lee, the Tuskegee Airmen, and college track and field coach Beverly Kearney are honored at this year's ceremony, hosted by Gabrielle Union from the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Hart of Dixie CW 9:00 pm  ET

When Joelle's (Courtney Parks) ex-boyfriend (Ted Welch) is upset at seeing her and Wade (Wilson Bethel) together, Wade talks Lemon (Jaime King) into impersonating Joelle to convince him otherwise. Zoe (Rachel Bilson) isn't sure how to tell Lavon (Cress Williams) why Didi (Nadine Velazquez) has been avoiding him. George (Scott Porter) asks Zoe for medical advice about a client in the new episode "Aliens & Aliases."

Hoarders A&E 9:00 pm  ET

Loss is frequently the cause of hoarding, and that's the case with Kathleen, who became a hoarder after her husband's death in a train accident. Her stuff has filled up her own house, so she's living with her daughter, who wants her to get help or get out. Also in this new episode, Scott is going broke buying things and places to store them. Sometimes he manages to sell off some items, but he often buys them right back again.

The Lying Game ABCF 9:00 pm  ET

Emma persuades Dan (Tyler Christopher) to team up with Mads and Thayer (Alice Greczyn, Christian Alexander) to search for clues to clear Ethan (Blair Redford), who remains in hiding with Sutton. Alec (Adrian Pasdar) questions Rebecca's (Charisma Carpenter) motive for offering Laurel (Allie Gonino) the opportunity to produce a demo. Alexandra Chando plays twins Emma and Sutton in the new episode "No Country for Young Love."

Mike & Molly CBS 9:31 pm  ET

Oh, Mike. It's Valentine's Day, and guess who forgot to make a dinner reservation with his special someone. No problem: Mike and Molly (Billy Gardell, Melissa McCarthy) will simply tag along on Carl's (Reno Wilson) date with his girlfriend, Christina (Holly Robinson Peete). Sure, that'll work. Katy Mixon and Nyambi Nyambi also star in the new episode "Valentine's Piggyback."

Hawaii Five-0 CBS 10:00 pm  ET

Five-0 comes close to causing an international incident while working its latest case, and the governor (Richard T. Jones) announces that someone's head is going to roll. Chin Ho (Daniel Dae Kim) has more urgent things on his mind, however; he's trying to come up with a Valentine's Day gift for Malia (Reiko Aylesworth). Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan also star in the new episode "I Helu Pu," Hawaiian for "the reckoning."

Intervention A&E 10:00 pm  ET

Zeinah turned to drugs to ease the pain when her Christian mother and Muslim father went through a messy divorce. It got worse after she lost her own husband to an overdose and her daughter was taken away. Now her loved ones must overcome their religious differences and other resentments and band together to get help for her in this new episode.

It's a Brad, Brad World BRAVO 10:00 pm  ET

Brad and Gary are in Milan, Italy, for Men's Fashion Week in this new episode. While Gary experiences his first runway shows, Brad has his first meetings with top designers without Rachel along. He also must fit in his ongoing blogging duties for Details magazine and come up with a dress for actress Jessica Alba to wear on the red carpet in "Ciao, Brad!"

Castle ABC 10:01 pm  ET

Jennifer Beals ("Flashdance," "The L Word") guest stars in this new two-part tale as a CIA operative who has a complicated history with Castle (Nathan Fillion). She joins him and Beckett (Stana Katic) as they pursue a killer linked to an international conspiracy. Josh Stamberg also guest stars in "Pandora." Part 2 airs next Monday.