Best Bets on TV Tonight

"My Name is Earl" (9 p.m., NBC): In a repeat of a hilarious episode, our big-hearted hero sets out to mend his turbulent relationship with his father by renominating him to run for mayor. Beau Bridges guest stars as Earl's cantankerous dad.
"Kennedy Center Honors" (9 p.m., CBS): The stars come out in Washington, D.C., as the 28th annual Kennedy Center Honors celebrates the achievements of Hollywood luminaries Robert Redford and Julie Harris, singers Tony Bennett and Tina Turner, and ballet dancer Suzanne Farrell. Caroline Kennedy presides over the gala, which was taped Dec. 4.