Dancing with the Stars Returns to the Dance Floor

One of TV's biggest competitions is dusting off its dance shoes and returning to the airwaves tonight. ABC has announced the latest cast of dancers, and this year's mix is more eclectic and controversial than ever. Some of the most recognizable names include Christie Brinkley, Ally Brook, Hannah Brown, Ray Lewis, Lamar Odom, James Van Der Beek, and some guy named Sean Spicer.

Elsewhere on TV, ninjas are taking one last trip through the obstacle course, another dance show is airing its season finale, Ken Burns continues his look at country music, and the Bradys begin work on some of the family home's most recognizable rooms. Here are all the highlights.

SEASON PREMIERE: Call it stunt casting if you will, but Sean Spicer's addition to the Dancing with the Stars roster has certainly gotten people talking about the new season, and ABC seems determined to milk that publicity for all it's worth. 8:00 PM ET on ABC

SEASON FINALE: When you hear the words Mount Midoriyama, it can mean only one thing, it's time for the finale of American Ninja Warrior.The extreme athletic competition is back in Vegas for the conclusion of the season, and while you won't find any spoilers here, NBC isn't holding back. 8:00 PM ET on NBC

SEASON FINALE: As Dancing with the Stars steps out onto the dance floor, So You Think You Can Dance is preparing to hang its shoes up for another season. The competition is down to just four dancers, with the winner set to be announced at the end of the night. 8:00 PM ET on FOX

NEW EPISODE: In Hard Times, Ken Burns' Country Music watches as Nashville becomes the center of the county music world, while America falls for singing cowboys and Texas swing during the Great Depression and World War II. 8:00 PM ET ON PBS

ALSO TONIGHT

• The Deuce finds Candy at work on a new film idea, while Frankie expands his amateur porn enterprise. 9:00 PM ET on HBO
• A Very Brady Renovation commences work on Mike Brady's den and the kids' Jack and Jill bathroom. So far, the show has been a smash hit. 8:00 PM ET on HGTV
• A Little Late with Lilly Singh is NBC's new late-night/early morning talk show starring popular YouTuber Lilly Singh. 1:35 AM ET on NBC

Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.