World Dog Awards (8 p.m., The CW): Awards shows really are going to the dogs. This inaugural special

World Dog Awards (8 p.m., The CW): Awards shows really are going to the dogs. This inaugural special is designed to celebrate man’s best friend with categories such as Top TV Dog, Most Pawpular and Celebrity Dog Selfie. George Lopez hosts.

Critics Choice Movie Awards (9 p.m., A&E): Brace yourself for the 20th annual Critics Choice Movie Awards, which should feature its share of fancy duds and gas-bag speeches.

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