HISTORY | 10:03 pm
The new episode "Inside Area 51" draws heavily from documents the CIA declassified in 2013 after decades of secrecy, reports that acknowledged the existence of a top-secret military research facility known as Area 51. Despite that extensive disclosure, however, millions of individuals responded to an online post advocating the storming of that facility. This hour examines what there is about Area 51 that still inspires such feverish, obsessive curiosity in many members of the public. […]

OWN | 9:00 pm
Following a time jump, Season 2 of the Peabody Award-winning drama series finds David (now played by Kwame Patterson, "Snowfall") in his 30s, a rising businessman who has just been presented with an opportunity that will change both him and his community forever. His decision will depend on whether he chooses to continue following his old survival instincts or finds a new way to live. The new recurring cast also includes Tony Plana, Brittany S. Hall, Erica Luttrell, Bobbi Baker, Patrice Arenas, Trinity Cidell and Rodney Gardiner. […]

FOOD | 9:00 pm
In his years with Food Network, Alton Brown has built a richly deserved reputation as the network's own Dr. Demento, a sardonic host with an addictive flair for the offbeat and unpredictable. Understandably, then, putting him in charge of a tournament on "Chopped" — a show that already features surprising challenges — makes for a must-see event, which begins tonight with "Alton's Maniacal Baskets: Part 1." The competitors must brace themselves for shocking surprises in the baskets selected with help from Brown's conspiring fans. […]

TLC | 9:00 pm
Matt has a surprise planned for the family's holiday party, but Amy is feeling the pressure of planning a wedding with very little time in the new episode "Bad Energy." Certainly it's not a good sign that she still can't even decide on the venue. While they await her decision, a nervous Zach and Tori fear there will be endless drama if Amy and Chris get married at Roloff Farms. […]