What to Watch Tuesday, Nov. 26

'The Shield'
(10PM, FX) series finale
It's the show that earned FX its reputation as the home for edgy dramas -- as the HBO of basic cable -- and tonight, seven gritty, violent, corrupt, fantastic seasons come to an end in an episode that's more shocking and heartbreaking than you'll expect.

The question every 'Shield' fan has wondered about for seven seasons -- what will become of complicated Strike Team leader Vic Mackey? -- is answered, and not in the ambiguous 'Sopranos' finale kinda way.

As much as we might want to continue hanging with Vic and the gang for a few more seasons, the finale is as satisfying a wrap-up as loyal fans could hope for.


'The Shield'
(10PM, FX) series finale
It's the show that earned FX its reputation as the home for edgy dramas -- as the HBO of basic cable -- and tonight, seven gritty, violent, corrupt, fantastic seasons come to an end in an episode that's more shocking and heartbreaking than you'll expect.

The question every 'Shield' fan has wondered about for seven seasons -- what will become of complicated Strike Team leader Vic Mackey? -- is answered, and not in the ambiguous 'Sopranos' finale kinda way.

As much as we might want to continue hanging with Vic and the gang for a few more seasons, the finale is as satisfying a wrap-up as loyal fans could hope for.

'Dancing With the Stars'
(9PM, ABC) 7th season finale
He never made it into space, but Lance Bass might just win that mirrored ball trophy. And he gets to see Miley Cyrus perform live. That's almost as good as being an astronaut, right?

'The Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion: Watch What Happens'
(9PM, Bravo)
Everyone expects the biggest fireworks from the Kim/NeNe/Sheree triangle, but rumor has it that a Kim/Lisa throwdown will provide the reunion's best drama.

'The Real Housewives of Orange County'
(10PM, FX) 4th season premiere
The O.C. ladies have a tough act to follow in the just-completed season with the Atlanta 'Housewives,' but a new member of the O.C. crew, Gretchen, is going to help the cast keep the drama at a nice respectable level.

'House'
(8PM, Fox)
Dr. Crabbypants meets his match in a crankypants patient who takes House hostage and demands that the good doctor diagnose and treat him. And one catch: He wants any potential treatments tested on someone else first.


'The Biggest Loser: Families'
(8PM, NBC)
The remaining contestants get all-star advice tonight: NFL vets Jerry Rice and Steve Young lead them through an NFL workout, while chef Rocco DiSpirito teaches them how to make a healthy Thanksgiving dinner.

'Without a Trace'
(10PM, CBS)
When Jack and Samantha have to travel to Los Angeles together for work, they also make time for a little, ahem, sightseeing, wink wink. You know, sightseeing ... they hook up, OK?

'Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern'
(10PM, Travel)
Andrew dines on an Italian holiday dish called zampone. Which involves a part of the pig you don't necessarily want to see sitting on your dinner table.

Also on tonight:
- 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' (8PM, ABC)
- 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (10PM, NBC)

What's on tomorrow: 'Sons of Anarchy' finale, 'World Magic Awards' and more

Check out our TV calendar for a look at the month ahead