'Better Off Ted' on ABC is a Tuesday TV pick

'Better Off Ted'

The nutty employees at Veridian Dynamics are back for a second season. This office comedy is reminiscent of the late, great "Arrested Development" with great work from Portia de Rossi as an icy boss and Jonathan Slavin and Malcolm Barrett as nerdy researchers. Guest star tonight is Taye Diggs. 9:30, ABC (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

Also on today

"A Face in the Crowd" (1957), 7:15 p.m. (TCM): A TV woman turns Arkansas bum Lonesome Rhodes into a homespun media hero rotten with power.

"Straight No Chaser — Live in New York: Holiday Edition," 8 p.m. (KBTC): The a cappella group performs material from its new album, "Six Pack," as well as songs from a holiday album, "Christmas Cheers."

"So You Think You Can Dance," 8 p.m. (Fox): The remaining eight contestants perform.

"90210," 8 p.m. (CW): Jasper reveals his suspicions about Annie's involvement in the hit-and-run; Dixon is jealous when Teddy reveals his feelings for Silver; Liam and Naomi try to forgive each other.

"2009: That Really Happened," 9 p.m. (VH1): Celebrities, pop culture trends and scandals of the year; Twitter; "Twilight"; "Speidi"; Susan Boyle.

"Chopped," 9 p.m. (Food): The chefs prepare holiday-themed dishes.

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