The Notebook | 8pm on Oxygen

A man tells a story to a woman about two young people who become lovers in 1940s North Carolina. Based on a book by Nicholas Sparks. Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands, James Marsden

Torchwood: Children of Earth | 9pm on BBC America

In part 1 of a 5 part series, the surviving members of Torchwood find themselves embroiled in a deep conspiracy as a new alien threat becomes imminent in the Season 3 opener.

Hung | 10pm on HBO

Tanya’s former law firm colleague agrees to take Ray for a test ride; Jessica’s obsessive behavior grates on her children; Ray mismanages his money.

Harper’s Island | 9pm on CBS

Series finale: John Wakefield continues his murderous rampage on the island, as the survivors attempt to find and kill him before he wipes them all out.  And tonight the mystery is solved as the series concludes.

Great Perfomances | 8pm on PBS

“Chess in Concert”: A London concert revival of the 1986 cult musical “Chess.” With Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal and Josh Groban.

Saving Grace | 10pm on TNT

Season Premiere: Grace tries to reach out to Neely and winds up in the middle of a possible plot by an anti-government group linked to the recent death of a police officer; Grace and Ham are caught in a compromising position; Butch makes an announcement.

Web Soup | 9pm on G4

Host Chris Hardwick looks back at the craziest viral videos and other internet-related wacky news of the week.

Baby Mama | 9pm on HBO

A battle of wills breaks out when a working-class gal moves in with the high-powered executive who hired her to be a surrogate mother. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Romany Malco

Inside the Obama White House | 9pm on NBC

Brian Williams will take viewers “Inside the Obama White House,” for an exclusive, wide-ranging look at what happens throughout the White House and the West Wing during a day in the life of the Obama administration.

MTV Movie Awards | 9pm on MTV

Andy Samberg hosts the 18th annual party, telecast from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Cal. New award categories this year include Best WTF Moment and Best Song From a Movie.

Great Performances | 10pm on PBS

“In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams” – The story of the 2008 Tony Award-winning musical “In the Heights,” from early in its production to its Broadway success, featuring performance sequences and profiles of composer-lyricist and star Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the cast

2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee | 8pm on ABC

The championship rounds of the 82nd annual event in Washington, D.C. The competition began with a record 293 spellers aged 9 to 15.

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox

Cat, Mary, Nigel and special guest judges will be back tonight as auditions continue in Miami and Memphis.

Point Break | 8pm on Encore

An FBI agent turns California surfer to nab bank robbers who wear rubber masks of four ex-presidents. Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, John C. McGinley

Head Case | 10pm on Starz

Season Finale: Dr. Goode travels back to New York to help Finks; Dr. Goode sees Jerry Seinfeld; Dr. Goode is offered a seven figure book deal.