MONDAY, JANUARY 31

'Chuck' (8PM, NBC)
The whole season, particularly the last two weeks, have been building up to this week's episode. With Casey still recuperating from his fall, Chuck decides to take on Volkoff (Timothy Dalton) himself. Meanwhile, Sarah works to get Chuck's mom (Linda Hamilton) out of Volkoff's organization once and for all. And if that's not enough, it looks like Chuck's niece may be coming sooner than expected.

'Human Target' -- The first of two new episodes this week. In this installment Chance (Mark Valley) and his team try to protect a man who believes his wife is a Russian spy out to kill him. (8PM, FOX)

'Pretty Little Liars' -- A turning point of sorts as Spencer decides to ask Jason for some details about the night that Ali died. (8PM, ABC Family)

'Lie to Me' -- The third season ends with Cal investigating the murder of a social network co-founder who feared that her partner was trying to get her out of the organization. (9PM, FOX) season 3 finale

'The Cape' -- It's your typical superhero dilemma: protect your enemy from someone who's even a worse enemy. In this case, Vince needs to protect Peter Flemming/Chase from a woman seeking revenge for her father's death. If he doesn't...well, the show has a very abrupt series ending, doesn't it? (9PM, NBC)

'American Experience' -- Tonight's focus is on The Greely Expedition, an 1881 scientific journey to the High Arctic that began with 25 participants. Three years later, only six returned with stories of starvation, fighting and cannibalism. (9PM, PBS)

'American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior' -- All the whining and fighting may not matter after this episode as foreclosure rumors surrounding Orange County Choppers begin to emerge (9PM, Discovery)

'Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story' -- A school teacher (Taraji P. Henson) from Queens travels to South Korea to rescue her young son from the father who abducted him. Yes, you guessed it, it's a 'Based on a True Story' Lifetime move. (9PM, Lifetime)

'Shatner's Raw Nerve' -- You can't get away from William Shatner. If it's not watching him on 'S--t My Dad Says' or his Priceline commercials he's interviewing stars on his own talk show. In tonight's episodes he interviews Carol Burnett and Marilu Henner. (10PM, Bio) season 3 premiere

'Fashion Police' -- The usual panel of fashionistas review the glamorous and gaudy at this year's SAG Awards. (10PM, E!)

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

'Pioneers of Television' (8PM, PBS)
While crime dramas continue to dominate the television schedules, few modern viewers really know the origins of this genre. Tonight's 'Pioneers of Television' takes a look at some of the early criminal dramas that paved the way for 'Law & Order,' 'NCIS' and any other show in today's repertoire. Programs to be featured are 'Dragnet,' 'The Untouchables,' 'I Spy,' and 'The Rockford Files'

'The Martha Stewart Show' -- Because it's not too early to think about these things, Martha offers up some ideas to smarten up your Valentine's Day. (10AM, Hallmark)

'One Tree Hill' -- The nuptials of Brooke and Julian's have finally arrived. With them come some revealed secrets and wedding day hookups. (8PM, CW)

'V' -- More alien invasion antics as Jack and Anna reach out to the religious community, including the Vatican, to gather support against the Visitors. (9PM, ABC)

'Dirty Jobs' -- Host Mike Rowe becomes an assistant to a shoe doctor and takes part in making scrapple. (9PM, Discovery)

'Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?' -- Thanks to her interview appearances after the first episode, we all know Joan Rivers is a bit insane. The fun continues tonight when Joan decides to remodel daughter Melissa's room. (9PM, We)

'Cherry Goes Drinking' -- BBC presenter Cherry Healy drinks with a number of women across the United Kingdom to find out why they drink and how much they consume. (10PM, BBC America)

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' -- The 2-part reunion concludes with more fighting, swearing and, probably, some type of fake reconciliation that will draw rolling eyes from the other cast members. (10PM, Bravo)

'One Born Every Minute' -- This new documentary series takes an in-depth look at the maternity ward at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Tonight's episode focuses on how the expectant mothers deal with the pain of labor. Do they go natural or do they get medicated? (10PM, Lifetime) series premiere

'White Collar' -- Peter and Neal use every diplomatic law on the books to their advantage in order to free the son of a diplomat from a Burma prison. (10PM, USA)

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

'Cougar Town' (9:30PM, ABC)
Enjoy this week's episode of 'Cougar Town' because it will be the last until April. No, it's not being canceled (actually, if you read TV Squad a few weeks ago, you would know it's been renewed). Rather, Courtney Cox and her Cul-de-Sac Crew are taking a break to make way for another 'Friends' alum -- Matthew Perry -- and his new comedy 'Mr. Sunshine.' So make sure you absorb all of the craziness as the gang celebrates Valentine's Day in their own middle-aged, eccentric manner.

'National Signing Day' -- For the truly avid sports fan ESPNU offers up 10 hours of coverage on where the top high schools seniors will be playing football in their college years. Perhaps your own child will be named at some point in the day. (9AM, ESPNU)

'American Idol' -- Only one hour of hits and misses this time around as auditions move to Austin, Texas. (8PM, FOX)

'Live to Dance' -- At the finals already? Boy, you have to wonder what Paula is going to do with all of her free time this spring. Anyway, tonight the finalists perform one more time before America votes. (8PM, CBS)

'Human Target' -- The second new episode of the week features a return of Tony Hale as Harry, whom Chase needs to pair up with when he is hired to protect the girlfriend of a rival security agency owner. (9PM, FOX)

'Bigfoot: The Definitive Guide' -- Scientists working with data found around the world piece together the mystery of Bigfoot and if he really exists and where he could be found. (9PM, History)

'Law & Order: SVU' -- Colm Feore, last seen as Henry Taylor on '24,' guest stars as a billionaire who becomes a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving a teenage girl. Also guest-starring Robert Klein as his attorney. (10PM, NBC)

'True Hollywood Story' -- Because you demanded it, a 60-minute profile on Kate Gosselin. A recommendation even just to shake your fist in frustration at her. (10PM, E!)

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3

'Community' (8PM, NBC)
This sophomore comedy is starting to beat out 'The Big Bang Theory' for the share of closet geeks and nerds in the viewing audience. Earlier in the season the gang at Greendale Community College became zombified and stop-action animated. This week, the geek is on full throttle as the gang plays Dungeons & Dragons for the entire episode. Who in the study group will turn out to be the secret D&D fan with his or her own custom-made 20-sided die?

'American Idol' -- After a long trek across the country the auditions finally make it to Los Angeles. (8PM, FOX)

'$--! My Dad Says' -- Ed (William Shatner) gets jealous when his new woman friend Rosemary (Jean Smart) catches the eye of a wealthy suitor, played by guest star Lee Majors. (8:30PM, CBS)

'Bones' -- A dead body disguised as a scarecrow is found in a corn field and the nearest suspects are a farmer and his three wives. Wives who happen to be sisters. In other words...Sister Wives! (9PM, FOX)

'The Office' -- Where's Michael? After being abandoned at a gas station bathroom, Michael Scott vanishes and it's up to Holly, Erin and Dwight to find him. (9PM, NBC)

'Million Dollar Listing' -- The foreclosure crisis hasn't seemed to faze the cast of this reality series as they enter season 4. In the premiere, new member Josh Altman deals with an angry seller who is trying to market his expensive home. (9PM, Bravo) season 4 premiere

'Private Practice' -- Addison has a lot of balls in play as she tries to plan Bizzy and Susan's wedding while staving off the advances of the handsome Dr. Rodriquez. (10PM, ABC)

'The Mentalist' -- Jane is one of many folks taken hostage by a murder suspect who wants to clear his name. (10PM, CBS)

'Archer' -- After losing all her money in a Ponzi scheme, Mallory sells ISIS to a rival spy agency run by a man (voice of Jeffrey Tambor) who is in love with her. Needless to say, the ISIS team is not happy. (10PM, FX)

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4

'Who Do You Think You Are?' (8PM, NBC) season 2 premiere
With so much data at the tips of our fingers in this information age we know more about our favorite celebrities than at any time previously. But, in reality, it just scratches the surface of our knowledge. Which is why 'Who Do You Think You Are' works. By going that extra mile in research, both the viewer and the person tracing their ancestry usually find out something new and interesting about their lives. In tonight's premiere, Vanessa Williams discovers a familial connection to someone in the Union Army of the Civil War.

'The Defenders' -- With 'Blue Bloods' currently in the Wednesday, 10PM slot, 'The Defenders' has now taken up residence on Fridays. Tonight, a murder suspect returns 17 years after disappearing to ask Nick to help clear his name using technology that wasn't around two decades ago. (8PM, CBS)

'Smallville' -- After being delayed a week, 'Smallville' returns to the CW with new episodes. This week, Chloe comes back to town, but not without some distrust by her friends. (8PM, CW)

'Working Class' -- Reba guest stars as the new girlfriend of Carli's ex-husband. An ironic twist of fate from the role star Melissa Peterman played on 'Reba,' which was the new wife of Reba's ex-husband. (8PM, CMT)

'Supernatural' -- Dean speaks to Death to get Sam's soul back. Death asks Dean to be him for 24 hours. Sam decides he doesn't want his soul back. Hilarity ensues. (9PM, CW)

'Law & Order: UK' -- Since the 'Law & Order' franchise is all but exhausted in America, why not take a look at the UK version, which feels like and not like 'L&O' at the same time. In this installment, a police officer's suicide is connected to a pedophile ex-priest. (9PM, BBC America)

'CSI:NY' -- Though filming in and around New York drums up business, one has to wonder how New Yorkers feel when an episode of 'CSI: NY' features the discovery of a tractor trailer truck full of dead party guests at the bottom of the Hudson River. Doesn't do much to promote travel, does it? (10PM, CBS)

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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5-6

'Super Bowl XLV' (Sun., 6PM, FOX)
While not the most avid of football fans, even I know that this year's Super Bowl will be a special one; and not because halftime entertainment is being provided by the Black Eyed Peas. This one is special because it features two manly men football teams -- The Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Both have had their share of championship dynasties and both have something to prove. For the Steelers it's a chance to win a seventh Super Bowl. For the Packers its a chance to show they can win a Super Bowl without Brett Farve. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call the game.

'Billy Gardell: Halftime' -- Billy Gardell, Mike from CBS' 'Mike & Molly' performs his stand-up routine. (Sat., 9PM, Comedy Central)

'Smooch' -- In this made-for-TV movie, an imaginative youngster tries to hook up her widowed mother with an amnesic prince who she thinks is from a fairy tale. (Sat., 9PM, Hallmark)

'Husk' -- Sure, it's not 'Mega Python vs. Gatoroid,' but it has crows that push a car off into a creepy cornfield where horror awaits them. (Sat., 9PM, SyFy)

'Crossroads' -- The Pretenders and Faith Hill perform live from the Super Bowl Fan Jam. (Sat., 10PM, CMT)

'Saturday Night Live' -- Dana Carvey returns to his old stomping grounds as host. Perhaps we'll see an appearance of The Church Lady? Musical guest is Linkin Park. (Sat., 11:30PM, NBC)

'Super Bowl Pregame' -- Six hours of pregame excitement start with the 'Road to the Super Bowl' at noon, followed by 'Inside the Rings With Troy Aikman' at 1PM and the actual pregame at 2PM. (Sun., Noon, FOX)

'Big Love' -- Bill encounters a rising tide of antipolygamist feelings as his swearing-in draws closer. (Sun., 9PM, HBO)

'Titanic II' -- A state-of-the-art luxury liner named 'Titanic II' ends up on a course to disaster. Who would have thunk it? (Sun., 9PM, SyFy)

'Episodes' -- Things start to take a turn towards the strange as Sean becomes infatuated with an actress costarring on the series and Matt invites both of them to a charity benefit. (Sun., 9:30PM, Showtime)

'Worst Cooks in America' -- After making their own sausages, the remaining six contestants must clean and prep whole fish and squid. (10PM, Food Network)

'Glee' -- After all the hype that is the Super Bowl comes to the end, FOX will unleash a new episode 'Glee' to make certain they are the undisputed ratings winner on Sunday. In this episode, Will and Coach Beiste join forces to make peace between the football team and New Directions gang. Song performed this episode will include Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' (as part of a mash-up), 'She's Not There' and 'Need You Now.' (Sun., 10:30PM (or after the post-game show), FOX)