Tuesday television

"The Biggest Loser" 8 p.m. NBC— The players meet Olympic athletes. (Cross promotion!)

"NCIS" 8 p.m. CBS — An emotionally shaken McGee struggles with the ramifications from the drone attack.

"Face Off" 9 p.m. Syfy (sixth season debut) — Atlantan Matthew Silva is competing.

"Being Mary Jane" 10 p.m. BET — Mary Jane has a big talk with Andre.

"Chicago Fire" 10 p.m. NBC — Casey try to convince everyone he's recovered from his traumatic accident.

"Cougar Town" 10 p.m. TBS — Jules gets into an accident with a handsome stranger (Matthew Perry).

"Person of Interest" 10 p.m. CBS — Reese boards a flight to try to leave the team for good.

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