“The Primetime Emmys” on ABC at 8:00 p.m.

True television fans won’t want to miss the 56th annual ceremonies honoring excellence in television programming. Presenters include Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Franz, Donald Trump, Teri Hatcher and Matt LeBlanc. Garry Shandling hosts.

“The Amazing Race” on CBS at 9:00 p.m.

The race around the world heads into its final leg. Will it be the overly intense Collin and Christi, bible loving Brandon and Nicole, the adorable bowling moms or sweethearts Chip and Kim?

“Lost” on ABC at 8:00 p.m.

One of the most anticipated new dramas of the season premiers. The 48 survivors of a plane crash in the South Pacific scavenge what they can from the wreckage of their plane while a frightful creature appears to live in the jungle.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Angelina Jolie team up for this sci-fi adventure. Paltrow plays a reporter who joins an ace pilot, played by Law, in the adventure of a lifetime. The film takes advantage of stunning new digital technology to bring the story to life.

Bernie Mac stars as a retired baseball player who returns to the Milwaukee Brewers when three of his hits are unaccounted for, leaving him short of the record breaking 3,000 mark. He ends up mentoring a new player and rediscovers his love of the game.

Handsome Paul Bettany pursues the coveted title of the legendary grass court tournament held annually in England, and along the way falls in love with a female tennis star, played by Kirsten Dunst.