The new version of “V” on ABC Tuesday has sci-fi fans buzzing. Question: will it draw the broader audience the network needs to turn the series into a hit?

Among other notable moments this week, Atlanta is in the spotlight (and not a good way) as GPB tonight explores the nasty lynching of Leo Frank nearly a century ago.

Reality show fans will enjoy the return of Ray J on VH1 and the cast of the Orange County housewives on Bravo Thursday after the Atlanta crew wraps up for the year.

But viewers who prefer a more sophisticated brand of TV will lap up the season finale of “Mad Men” on AMC Sunday.

In the meantime, the Yankees look to close out the World Series this week (on Fox), save for a major comeback by the Phillies.

MONDAY
“Dancing With the Stars” 8 p.m. ABC — Michael Irvin lives on but this is probably his last week.
“Heroes” 8 p.m. NBC — Hiro gets another chance to save his love Charlie (guest star Jayma Mays, now on “Glee”).
“The People v. Leo Frank” 9 p.m. GPB — A documentary about the 1915 Leo Frank lynching in Atlanta, which led to a resurgence in the KKK.
“Greek” 9 p.m. ABC Family (third season finale)— Will Cappie and Casey finally get together?
“For the Love of Ray J” 9 p.m. VH1 (second season debut) — Ray J sifts through 19 more women for a lady friend. Five get axed tonight.
“Trauma” 9 p.m. NBC — Once these 13 episodes are up, this low-rated drama is going to be pronounced dead forever.
TUESDAY
“NCIS” 8 p.m. CBS — Gibbs and the team play family counselor to his former mentor Mike Franks.
“V” 8 p.m. ABC (new series) — This reimagining of the ‘80s miniseries features aliens who arrive on Earth, supposedly in peace. But underneath lurks a darker agenda.
“Dancing With the Stars” 9 p.m. ABC — Two more are gone as Rod Stewart and Colbie Caillat kill time.
“By the People: The Election of Barack Obama” 9 p.m. HBO — New behind-the-scenes footage of Obama in this doc about how he got elected.
“Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel” 9 p.m. Bravo — Griffin provides more sardonic observations about today’s pop culture.
“Tabatha’s Salon Takeover” 10 p.m. Bravo (second season debut) — Tabatha puts the hurt on more struggling salons.
WEDNESDAY
“New Adventures of Old Christine” 8 p.m. CBS — Marion Ross (“Happy Days”) guest stars as an elderly tenant Matthew and Richard try to force out.
“Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize” 8 p.m. GPB – Cosby turned this prize down twice before because he was concerned with profanities uttered during a 1998 ceremony honoring Richard Pryor. But he finally said yes and was feted a few days ago by the likes of Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld.
“The Middle” 8:30 p.m. ABC — Frankie must sell a car in a week or wear a dog suit outside the lot.
“Friday Night Lights” 9 p.m. DirectTV — A controversy at West Dillon puts a star player on the East Dillon roster.
“Criminal Minds” 9 p.m. CBS — The latest killer likes to gouge out the eyes of his victims.
“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” 9 p.m. TBS (season debut) — Kim Fields (“Living Single”) directs as Miranda goes missing and Curtis is forced to retire.
“Cougar Town” 9:30 p.m. ABC — Grayson bets Jules she can’t spend an entire day by herself.
THURSDAY
“Bones” 8 p.m. Fox — The team finds a long list of suspects who may have killed a chicken farm heir.
“Survivor: Samoa” 8 p.m. CBS — What’s left of the Foa Foa team merges with Galu.
“FlashForward” 8 p.m. ABC — Demetri finally tells his fiance he didn’t have a flashback, a bit of news he already told the world via the Mosaic Web site.
“Parks and Recreation” 8:30 p.m. NBC — Megan Mullally (“Will and Grace”) plays Ron’s ex wife.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” 9 p.m. Bravo — In part two of the reunion special, Kim Zolciak sings “Tardy for the Party.” This is when you might find the mute button useful.
“The Real Houswives of Orange County” 10 p.m. Bravo (fifth season debut) — Jeana and Tamra adjust to a lousy economy.
FRIDAY
“Law and Order” 8 p.m. NBC — Lupo and Bernard find suitcases of cash and drugs while checking out the murder of a rich young woman.
“Monk” 9 p.m. USA — Monk ends up on a camping trip. Purell can only go so far in the woods.
“Stargate Universe” 9 p.m. SyFy — General O’Neill implements a high-risk plan to get back to Earth.
“Ancients Behaving Badly: Caligula” 9 p.m. History (new series) — Caligula, the Roman emperor, was no saint.
“Ugly Betty” 9 p.m. ABC — Jamie-Lynn Sigler (“The Sopranos”) plays Danny’s new assistant, Betty’s old job.
“White Collar” 10 p.m. USA — A mobster asks the FBI, of all agencies, to find a valuable Bible stolen from him.
WEEKEND
“Legend of the Seeker” 4 p.m. Saturday WGN (second season debut) — Richard accidentally opens an entry to the underworld, unleashing evil.
“The Wanda Sykes Show” 11 p.m. Saturday Fox (new series) — This outspoken comic tries out a weekly talk show. And there will be alcohol involved.
“Brothers” 7 p.m. Sunday Fox (new time slot) — Fumbling on Fridays, this sitcom is bumped to an early Sunday slot.
“The Amazing Race” 8 p.m. Sunday CBS — Last week proved that Brian is Mr. Patient after his wife and former Miss America Ericka nearly breaks down.
“Desperate Housewives” 9 p.m. Sunday ABC— Susan thinks increasingly unhinged Katharine may have attacked Julie.
“Mad Men” 10 p.m. Sunday AMC (third season finale) — Don has a pivotal meeting with Connie while Betty gets some interesting advice.