Lorenzo, a young volunteer Obama supporter, works the phones to garner support for Obama for president in the HBO documentary "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama." (HBO)
Anyone nostalgic for season one of “Heroes” may enjoy tonight’s episode.
PoliWood
Showtime
7:30–9:00 p.m.
This documentary, directed by Barry Levinson, explores Hollywood’s ties to politics and includes a host of celebrity interviews.
Heroes
NBC
8:00–9:00 p.m.
Hiro goes back in time and gets a second chance to save Charlie’s life in a Texas diner. “Glee’s” Jayma Mays reprises her role as Charlie.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
After a long wait, “V” makes its debut, but will it be as scary as the 1980s miniseries?
V
ABC
8:00–9:00 p.m.
Aliens descend on 29 cities and claim they come in peace. In the first episode, their leader addresses the world. “Lost’s” Elizabeth Mitchell stars as an FBI counter terrorist agent.
The Biggest Loser
NBC
8:00–10:00 p.m.
It’s time for a road trip! The contestants spend the week in Washington D.C. and even get to pick vegetables from the White House garden.
By the People: The Election of Barack Obama
HBO
9:00–11:00 p.m.
Filmmakers Amy Rice and Alicia Sams started following Obama in 2007 and captured his rise to office in this documentary. “By the People” focuses on the behind-the-scenes efforts of volunteers who helped Obama’s campaign take off.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Find out why Jerry Seinfeld thinks Bill Cosby is the funniest guy out there.
Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize
PBS
8:00–9:30 p.m.
In October, Bill Cosby took home the “The Mark Twain Prize” during a star-studded ceremony at the Kennedy Center. See highlights from the evening, which included tributes from Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Carl Reiner.
Top Chef All-Star Dinner
Bravo
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Fabio Viviani from Season five hosts this all-star dinner where former contestants talk about their top moments on the show. Past winners Harold Dieterle, Tiffani Faison, and Ilan Hall take part in the festivities.
Thursday, Nov. 5
“Project Runway” has been losing viewers each week, but it’s not too late to tune in before the finale.
The Office
NBC
9:00–9:30 p.m.
Michael and Pam’s mom, Helene, are still going strong. Tonight, Jim and Pam are forced to go out with them on a double date.
Project Runway
Lifetime
10:00–11:00 p.m.
It’s the last challenge before the Bryant Park fashion shows. Who will head home next? Logan or Christopher?
Friday, Nov. 6
Celebrate 10 years of “SpongeBob.”
SpongeBob Squarepants
Nickelodeon
8:00–9:00 p.m.
Ricky Gervais narrates this anniversary special. When SpongeBob and his friends get stuck in the Krusty Krab’s freezer, they reminisce about the past. Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and Robin Williams show up as themselves in a live-action sequence.
Platinum Babies
WE
9:00–10:00 p.m.
WE expands its “Platinum Weddings” franchise to cover the extravagant tastes of moms-to-be.
Weekend, Nov. 7–8
The Mad Men season finale is the highlight of the weekend.
Saturday, Nov. 7
Too Late To Say Goodbye
Lifetime Movie Network
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Rob Lowe and Lauren Holly star in this adaption of Ann Rule’s best-selling book. Based on a true story, a woman is found dead in an apparent suicide, but her sister (Holly) insists that it was murder and suspects her seemingly perfect husband (Lowe).
Sunday, Nov. 8
Kidnapped for 18 Years: The Jaycee Duggard Story
TLC
9:00–10:00 p.m.
TLC recounts the story of Jaycee Duggard, who was abducted when she was 11 years old and reunited with her family this August after 18 years.
Mad Men
AMC
10:00–11:00 p.m.
What will become of Don Draper in the season three finale? Betty knows his secret, and it looks like Sterling Cooper may be up for sale.
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture and lives and works in New York.
