What's On TV Tonight? - 1/9/2013

Credit: ABC

8:00 PM EST

The Middle ("Life Skills") - Axl feels embarrassed when he and Sue are asked to work on a school project together; Brick's school therapist (Dave Foley) tries to help him make friends. (ABC)

Whitney ("2 Broke Hearts") - While trying to figure out what is making Alex's allergies act up, Whitney reveals she has a heart condition; Lily introduces her new boyfriend to her friends. (NBC)

8:30 PM EST

Guys With Kids ("Marny's Dad") - Gary is willing to do anything to earn his father-in-law's respect; Chris goes on a date with Shelia. (NBC)

The Neighbors ("The Gingerbread Man") - Larry Bird helps Debbie deal with PTA politics and its officious president, Linda (Nora Dunn); Jackie's competitive nature kicks in when she helps Marty coach soccer. (ABC)

9:00 PM EST

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ("Beautiful Frame") - When a rape victim is arrested for murder in Suffolk County, Detective Benson questions the case and finds enough evidence for District Attorney Barba to charge a different suspect in Manhattan. (NBC)

Modern Family ("New Year's Eve") - Jay and the family plan to celebrate New Year's together at a hotel in Palm Springs, but the hotel doesn't meet their expectations; Alex and Haley are faced with challenges as they try to watch the kids back at home. (ABC)

9:30 PM EST

Suburgatory ("Black Thai") - When Dalia receives a new car after PSAT results are released, Tessa becomes obsessed with finding out Dalia's score; Jill and Noah ask Mr. Wolfe to tutor their baby. (ABC)

10:00 PM EST

NICK'S PICK: Nashville [WINTER PREMIERE] ("Be Careful of Stones That You Throw") - When Rayna suggests bringing her girls on tour, she learns that Lamar is willing to blackmail her; Juliette and Sean's elopement surprises everyone; Deacon reconnects with an ex; Avery follows a music producer's advice. (ABC)

American Horror Story: Asylum ("Spilt Milk") - Grace tells Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma; Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor; the Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude. (FX)

Chicago Fire ("Under the Knife") - Severide finally decides to discuss his injury with Chief Boden; Casey deals with family issues; Dawson responds to a rescue call and realizes a young girl is the only survivor. (NBC)

Hot in Cleveland ("Magic Diet Candy") - Joy's mother meets her new family members at Wilbur's christening; Joy forces Owen to pretend to be someone else; Elka touches up a fresco; Victoria annoys Melanie with her talk about Emmet. (TV Land)

Top Chef: Seattle ("Battle Before the War") - The cheftestants must impress Wolfgang Puck; the chefs cook for 200 people at the Bite of Seattle food event. (Bravo)

LATE NIGHT

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has Actor Jeff Bridges. (11:00 PM, Comedy Central)

Conan welcomes Ricky Gervais; Deepak Chopra; Imagine Dragons. (11:00 PM, TBS)

The Colbert Report features Author Neil Shubin. (11:30 PM, Comedy Central)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes Animal handler Dave Salmoni; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs. (11:35 PM, NBC)

Late Show with David Letterman has Actor Josh Brolin; director Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard performs. (11:35 PM, CBS)

Jimmy Kimmel Live features Actor Ryan Gosling; Brad Paisley performs. (11:35 PM, ABC)

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon welcomes Actor William H. Macy; actress Ginnifer Goodwin; TV host Rachael Ray. (12:35 AM, NBC)

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson has Comic Steven Wright; actress Genesis Rodriguez. (12:35 AM, CBS)