Monday, Nov. 16
Stick with regular Monday night programming this evening.
How I Met Your Mother
CBS
8:00–8:30 p.m.
Barney doesn’t seem to be too heartbroken after breaking up with Robin and jumps right back into the dating scene.
House
FOX
8:00–9:00 p.m.
House gets his medical license back and returns to Princeton-Plainsboro to form a new dream team.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
BBCA and PBS offer two alternatives to the usual Tuesday shows.
Being Neil Armstrong
BBCA
8:00–9:00 p.m.
“Moondust” author Andrew Smith travels across the country to interview childhood friends and astronauts in an attempt to get to know the reclusive Neil Armstrong.
Frontline
PBS
9:00–10:00 p.m.
Frontline profiles the life and death of Neda Agha Soltan, an Iranian woman who was shot and killed during a protest following the country’s presidential election this summer.
The Good Wife
CBS
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Peter’s appeal process begins, and he looks to a surprised and wary Alicia to testify on his behalf.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Wednesday is full of guest star appearances.
The New Adventures of Old Christine
CBS
8:00–8:30 p.m.
Christine sets Richard up on a date with a woman from her gym—Jennifer Grey of “Dirty Dancing” fame.
Modern Family
ABC
9:00–9:30 p.m.
Edward Norton and Elizabeth Banks both appear on tonight’s episode, in which Claire looks to surprise Phil with a private concert from his favorite artist.
Nip/Tuck
FX
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Vanessa Redgrave reprises her role of Erica, playing mom to real-life daughter Joley Richardson. Erica, recently remarried, tries to seek custody of Annie and Connor after Julia and Sean can’t put aside their differences.
Thursday, Nov. 19
HBO commemorates the terror attacks in India.
Terror in Mumbai
HBO
8:00–9:00 p.m.
HBO chronicles the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai in this documentary, which features audiotapes and footage.
Project Runway
Bravo
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Which woman will take home the top prize? Heidi and the judges review the finalists’ Bryant Park collections.
The Mentalist
CBS
10:00–11:00 p.m.
The team’s office becomes a target for a crime and rumor has it that one of them won’t make it through the attack.
Friday, Nov. 20
It’s not yet Thanksgiving, but here’s a Christmas special!
Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau
CMT
9:00–10:30 p.m.
Larry kicks off the holiday season with a variety show including guest spots from Jeff Foxworthy, Toby Keith, and Terry Bradshaw.
20/20
ABC
10:00–11:00 p.m.
Barbara Walters interviews Sarah Palin to coincide with the former vice presidential candidate’s book “Going Rogue: An American Life.”
Weekend, Nov. 21–22
The American Music Awards closes out the weekend.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Saturday Night Live
NBC
11:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
“500 Days of Summer” star Joseph Gordon Levitt has hosting duties, and Dave Matthews performs.
Sunday, Nov. 22
2009 American Music Awards
ABC
8:00–11:00 p.m.
The best acts in music are scheduled to perform tonight. Green Day, Eminem, Adam Lambert, and Jay-Z, among others, will all take the stage. “Artist of the Year” nominees include Michael Jackson, Kings of Leon, and Taylor Swift, who leads with six nominations.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
HBO
9:00–9:30 p.m.
The season and the “Seinfeld” reunion come to an end tonight.
Dee Carlisi writes on pop culture and lives and works in New York.
