"SpongeBob SquarePants" (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): The undersea community of Bikini Bottom on



"SpongeBob SquarePants" (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): The undersea community of Bikini Bottom on "SpongeBob SquarePants" is holding its first presidential election. And you're invited to vote. The race between SpongeBob's best friend Patrick Starfish and Crustacean Party candidate Larry the Lobster will be decided today -- Presidents' Day. To mark the occasion, three brand-new "SpongeBob" cartoons will premiere, beginning 7 p.m. Among the tales: SpongeBob fails his driving test (not for the first time), while the none-too-brainy Patrick manages to pass the test and get his license; Patrick discovers a royal genealogy document declaring him next in line to receive a kingly title; and SpongeBob helps Patrick promote a song he wrote. Then at 8:30 p.m., the winner of the election will be announced and the president-elect congratulated. Until then, you can cast your online ballot at www.nick.com. From 5 to 7 p.m., an encore of past favorite "SpongeBob" cartoons will air while votes are tallied and early results disclosed. Patrick (whose platform is, simply, "I Like Pie") is the odds-on favorite. But however things go, don't bet on a sea change. On the other hand (or fin) laughs are guaranteed.
"Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier" (9 p.m., History Channel): With "Star Trek" marking its 40th anniversary, the History Channel boldly takes a look back at this cultural phenomenon. "Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier" assesses the five TV series and 10 feature films, as well as the overriding mythology. Hosted by Leonard Nimoy, the documentary also interviews "Star Trek" stalwarts including Patrick Stewart, Kate Mulgrew and Avery Brooks. In addition, the program goes behind the scenes with many of the people (writers, model makers, set designers, technicians and directors) responsible for developing the "Star Trek" universe.
"Carolina Moon" (9 p.m., Lifetime): Tory Bodeen returns to her small Southern hometown to confront violent memories of her childhood. But they are more than memories: Tory is a clairvoyant, which means reliving horrific images from years ago, when her childhood friend Hope Lavelle was murdered. Tory's unique connection to Hope's death makes her the latest suspect in the still unsolved murder, even as she and Hope's older brother fall in love. Claire Forlani, Oliver Hudson and Jacqueline Bisset star in "Carolina Moon," the latest Lifetime film based on a novel by best-selling author Nora Roberts.
"Heroes" (9 p.m., NBC): A new heroine with "wireless" mental abilities (whatever that means) makes her debut. Just a few years ago, she would have been a dial-up heroine, I suppose.