Neil Patrick Harris, already the consummate host for the Emmys and the Tonys, will slide into the often thankless role as Oscars host on Sunday.
He'll have plenty of controversy to tackle: debate over the racial makeup of the nominees, the controversy over "American Sniper," whether "Boyhood" or "Birdman" (or something else?) will win.
There's plenty else to watch: a Steve Wonder tribute on CBS Monday, a three-day miniseries on BET Monday through Wednesday, a dog show (Westminster style) Tuesday and a revival of "The Odd Couple" on Thursday.
Earlier in the week, CBS is ending the run of two of its long-running shows: drama "The Mentalist" ends a shortened season on Wednesday over two hours. On Thursday, will Charlie Sheen show up again for the series finale of "Two and a Half Men"? Probably.
NBC is finishing up "Celebrity Apprentice" and "State of Affairs" (which may or may not come back) on Monday. CBS closes a sixth season on "Undercover Boss" on Friday, a show that still manages to fool employees time and time again.
History also brings back "Viking" Thursday and TLC keeps spawning seasons of "19 Days & Counting."
This covers Monday, February 16 through Sunday, February 22.
MONDAY
"The Bachelor" 8 p.m. ABC — Chris visits the hometowns and families of the final four ladies.
"Celebrity Apprentice " 8 p.m. NBC (14th season finale) — Leeza Gibbons and Geraldo Rivera battle for Donald Trump's crown.
"2 Broke Girls " 8 p.m. CBS — Two prep school teenagers create and sell imitations of Max and Caroline's cupcake T-shirts.
"Gotham " 8 p.m. Fox — Gordon takes Dr. Leslie Thompkins to the circus, but the outing turns dangerous when the circus comes under attack.
"Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life " 9 p.m. CBS — Lady Gaga, Pharrell and Beyonce are among the artists who honor the legendary singer.
"Sleepy Hollow " 9 p.m. Fox — Abbie and Ichabod try to prevent the reawakening of a formidable coven of witches.
" Better Call Saul " 10 p.m. AMC — immy pulls out all the stops to prove that a dangerous client is innocent, even though it causes some friction with Kim.
" State of Affairs " 10 p.m. NBC (first season finale) — Charlie quits the CIA in a bid to locate and kill Omar Fatah.
" Castle " 10:01 p.m. ABC— Castle and the detectives try to outwit serial killers 3XK and Dr. Kelly Nieman before another victim is claimed.
TUESDAY
"Parks & Recreation" 8 p.m. NBC— Andy's TV show comes to an end with his friends wishing him luck with whatever comes next.
"Fresh Off the Boat" 8 p.m. ABC — A sexual-harassment seminar is arranged by Louis.
"Masterchef Junior" 8 p.m. Fox —Twenty crème brûlée desserts are prepared by the four remaining contestants.
"NCIS" 8 p.m. CBS — Gibbs' arch-nemesis is suspected of being responsible for an explosion at a summit on global terror.
"139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show " 8 p.m. USA — Featured: the sporting, working and terrier group competitions; and Best in Show.
"Repeat After Me" 8:30 p.m. ABC (new series) — Host Wendi McLendon-Covey uses an earpiece to guide celebrities, who in the opener include Scott Foley, Sarah Hyland and Randy Jackson, to interact with everyday people in this hidden-camera series
"19 Kids & Counting " 9 p.m. TLC (ninth season debut) — Jessa and Ben's wedding is on the horizon, but time is running short to get everything ready.
"The Italian Americans " 9 p.m. GPB ( new miniseries) — The Italian-American experience is chronicled, beginning with why many Italians immigrated to America.
"Rizzoli & Isles " 9 p.m. TNT ( fifth season winter debut) — Maura is worried she's lost her best friend after Jane jumps from a bridge to save a prosecutor suspected of murder. Meanwhile, Angela seeks a new job.
"Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce " 10 p.m. Bravo — Abby hosts an adult "Friendsgiving" dinner with her new boyfriend.
"Countdown to the Oscars " 10 p.m. ABC — Fifteen movies that changed American cinema.
"Being Mary Jane " 10 p.m. BET — Mary Jane undergoes a fertility treatment as part of a series on modern-day motherhood.
"Justified " 10 p.m. FX — Raylan turns to an old friend for help after Ava makes a drastic decision.
"Chicago Fire " 10 p.m. NBC — Boden takes time off for personal reasons, and the firehouse gang soon clashes with his temporary replacement.
"Person of Interest " 10 p.m. CBS — Reese tries to protect a software programmer who has a mysterious second life.
"Cougar Town " 10:30 p.m. TBS — Gray's Pub hosts a prom when a local high school's gym is flooded by a hurricane.
WEDNESDAY
"The Mentalist " 8 p.m. CBS (two-hour series finale) — Lisbon agrees to marry Jane, but their bliss may be short-lived thanks to a serial killer's passion for vengeance.
"American Idol " 8 p.m. Fox — The top 48 showcase their skills before a live concert audience.
"The Book of Negroes " 9 p.m. BET (miniseries finale) — Racial tensions are enflamed in Nova Scotia as Aminata organizes a final return journey to Africa.
"Law & Order: SVU " 9 p.m NBC — A mother works as a madam to find her daughter.
"Modern Family " 9 p.m. ABC — Phil's long reunion weekend with his old cheerleading friends prompts Claire to lobby for a first-class seat on the flight home.
"Empire " 9:01 p.m. Fox — Lucious tries to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, family-run business.
"Black-ish " 9:30 p.m. ABC — Dre feel like it's his worst nightmare come true when Zoey brings home her first "serious" boyfriend
"The Americans " 10 p.m. FX — Philip faces a moral dilemma.
"Hindsight "10 p.m. VH1 — A Very Brady Thanksgiving is held.
"Nashville " 10 p.m. ABC —Rayna disapproves of Jeff's plan to sign Maddie to Edgehill.
THURSDAY
"American Idol" 8 p.m. Fox — The top 24 is revealed and a Clark Atlanta graduate is part of the crew.
"Grey's Anatomy" 8 p.m. ABC — Meredith evades Maggie's questions about Washington, D.C.
"The Slap" 8 p.m. NBC — The police visit Harry. Hector tries to convince Harry to apologize to Gary and Rosie. You can imagine how that will go.
"The Big Bang Theory" 8 p.m. CBS — Amid the excitement of Stuart reopening his comic-book store, Howard gets some unsettling news.
"The Odd Couple" 8:30 p.m. CBS (new series) — A remake of the 1970s sitcom about two divorced men who become roommates even though they are polar opposites. Poor Matthew Perry is playing Oscar Madison. Why are they even bothering?
"The Blacklist" 9 p.m. NBC — The team investigates the vanishing of a polygamous cult leader with dangerous shipping containers buried on his property. Meanwhile, Red seeks a hidden safe.
"Scandal" 9 p.m. ABC— The bidding on Olivia continues, and her team strive to rescue her, but folks at the White House worry the outcome won't be good.
"Two and a Half Men" 9:01 p.m. CBS (one-hour series finale) — A remake of the 1970s sitcom about two divorced men who become roommates even though they are polar opposites
"How To Get Away With Murder" 10 p.m. ABC — Annalise is overcome with guilt and seeks help from an unlikely source
"Vikings" 10 p.m. History (third season debut)— King Ecbert proposes a deal to the Vikings.
FRIDAY
"Last Man Standing " 8 p.m. ABC — Mike provides encouragement to Ryan and Kyle and tells them to assert their beliefs
"Preachers of Detroit " 8 p.m. Oxygen (new series) — Bishop Charles Ellis and his close preacher friends discuss how to help Detroit.
"Undercover Boss " 8 p.m. CBS (sixth season finale) — Todd Pedersen, CEO and founder of Vivint, Inc., worksundercover at his residential security company.
"Glee " 9 p.m. Fox — New Directions are busy working and planning, while, with a wedding upcoming, Sue has a change of heart and encourages everyone to follow their own.
"Hawaii Five-O " 9 p.m. CBS — A California ATF agent helps Five-0 hunt a serial arsonist who is targeting couples on Oahu.
"Shark Tank " 9 p.m. ABC — Business ideas and products started by entrepreneurs while they were in college are featured.
"Banshee " 10 p.m. Cinemax — Lucas and his team pull off a daring heist; Lucas and Chayton are haunted by their recent encounter. (The show has been renewed for a fourth season.)
"Blue Bloods " 10 p.m. CBS — A distraught man holds Baez at gunpoint; Garrett asks Frank for help.
WEEKEND
"Babysitter's Black Book" 8 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — A teen and her girlfriends turn their babysitting business into an escort service for dads to raise money for college.
"Live From the Red Carpet"5:27 p.m. Sunday E! — Ryan Seacrest interviews celebrities on the red carpet as they arrive at the Academy Awards. He's joined by cohosts Giuliana Rancic and Dave Karger, along with commentators Ross Mathews, Kelly Osbourne, Khloé Kardashian and Zanna Roberts Rassi.
"Academy Awards" 8:30 p.m. Sunday ABC — Neil Patrick Harris hosts.
"Girls" 9 p.m. Sunday HBO — Hannah has an epiphany after doing some soul-searching.
"The Walking Dead" 9 p.m. Sunday AMC — Is this new Aaron dude to be trusted?
"Downton Abbey" 9 p.m. Sunday GPB — Rose and Atticus' happiness is threatened.
"Togetherness" 9:30 p.m. Sunday HBO — Brett meets a New Agey woman on his morning hike who encourages him to be more introspective, which leads to a revelation at work.
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