House (Hugh Laurie) treats a deadly rash. (Trae Patton/NBC)

Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) takes a time-out. (ABC)

THE CHICAGO CODE, Monday, 9 p.m., FOX (
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Sarah Chalke and Jason Biggs step out on the town on “Mad Love.” (CBS)

Royal Flush

Well, here we are at the end of a long and lively awards season and there’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that “The King’s Speech” is going to sweep the Oscars. The British film starring Best Actor shoo-in Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, has won all the major guild awards — a more reliable victory predictor than any critics’ prizes. You might want to serve steak and kidney pie at your Oscar party or perhaps scones and clotted cream. There’s a good chance that American Melissa Leo will win Best Supporting Actress for her role as a ferocious mother in David O. Russell’s boxing drama, “The Fighter.” Aaron Sorkin will win a consolation prize for “The Social Network” — Best Adapted Screenplay Your hosts for the show are unpredictable Best Actor nominee James Franco (“127 Hours”) and previous nominee Anne Hathaway.

* OSCAR RED CARPET

Today, 7 p.m., ABC

* 83rd ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

Today, 8 p.m., ABC

Rash decision

A PATIENT is admitted after breaking out in a severe rash triggered by his blue-collar job. Dr. House’s team discovers he has led his wife to believe that he is still maintaining his once-lucrative real estate career. Meanwhile, Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein) is honored with an award and needs House (Hugh Laurie) to be at the charity event for support, but a medical crisis forces him to question his practice and his own happiness. Also, Chase and Masters teach each other a lesson in forging a meaningful relationship.

* HOUSE

Monday, 8 p.m., FOX

Showdown on Earth

Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell), now officially in charge of the global Fifth Column, leads a high-risk attack against Anna (Morena Baccarin). Anna meanwhile, growing closer in her plan to destroy humanity, finds a major obstacle in a certain Live Aboard candidate; and Ryan (Morris Chestnut) sneaks back onto the Mothership to try and rescue his daughter.

* V

Tuesday, 9 p.m., ABC

Close shave

After a bomber blows up a Chicago building, additional targets and innocent people remain in danger. Teresa (Jennifer Beals) handles the escalating crisis as Jarek (Jason Clarke) and Caleb race against time to track down the suspect who might have ties to the Chicago Liberation Army. Meanwhile, Alderman Gibbons (Delroy Lindo, seated left) takes matters into his own hands when an teen thief threatens him.

* THE CHICAGO CODE

Monday, 9 p.m., FOX

Grave matters

GLORIA (Sofia Vergara) is horrified by Jay’s (Ed O’Neill) morbid plans to purchase two deluxe, side-by-side crypts in preparation of the end, and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) decides he wants to write a book that celebrates the fact that Lily is adopted — however, during the process he unearths artifacts that are quite disturbing.

* MODERN FAMILY

Wednesday, 9 p.m., ABC

Birthday madness

As Ben (Jason Biggs) tries to find the perfect birthday present for Kate (Sarah Chalke), his advice to her may ruin her friendship with Connie (Judy Greer), who is busy planning a lavish birthday affair.

* MAD LOVE

Monday, 8:30 p.m., CBS