American Idol
8/7c Fox
Simon says — Season 9 of the well-tuned talent contest begins tonight with a two-hour premiere blast. Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi journey to Boston for the first edition of the preliminary auditions, where starry-eyed hopefuls are rated. (And berated?) In Boston, it's a good bet that some will be wicked good and others will be just plain wicked. Season 9 brings a sweeping change, of course: New judge Ellen DeGeneres replaces the departing Paula Abdul and joins the judges after the audition episodes. The tryouts continue tomorrow night in Atlanta.
Read on for previews of NCIS, Southland, Independent Lens and Tabatha's Salon Takeover.
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A Home for the Holidays
8 pm/ET CBS
The annual event, now in its 10th year, is always an uplifting and inspiring hour as adoption awareness takes center stage.
Read on for previews of A Home for the Holidays, Rediscovered, Funniest Commercials of the Year, Independent Lens and Fringe.
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