Tuesday’s TV highlights

SERIES

White Collar: The series returns for a new season as an elusive master thief has targeted a handful of New York’s most prestigious banks. Tim Matheson directed and guest stars in the new episode (9 p.m. USA).

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List: Kathy travels to Washington, D.C., to support the repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in this new episode (10 p.m. Bravo).

Rescue Me: On Tommy’s first day back on the job, the crew races from call to call, leaving them exhausted (10 p.m. FX).

The Hills: Kristin, Audrina and Heidi learn lessons about holding on to the people they love in the series finale (10 p.m. MTV).

World’s Wackiest Game Shows: This new series samples television from around the word (10 and 10:30 p.m. Travel).

Covert Affairs: Piper Perabo stars in this engaging, fast-paced take on the spy genre as a CIA trainee thrust into the role of a full-fledged agent (10 p.m. USA).

After the Catch: A jazz funeral is held in New Orleans for captain Phil Harris (10 p.m. Discovery).

The City: Whitney Port pursues her career in New York in the season finale (10:30 p.m. MTV).

Double Exposure: A London photo shoot with Naomi Campbell; a Hello Kitty shoot with Lady Gaga (11 p.m. Bravo).

SPORTS

WNBA basketball: The L.A. Sparks visit the Tulsa Shock (4 p.m. ESPN2).

Baseball: All-Star Game (5 p.m. Fox).

Soccer: United States vs. Sweden (6 p.m. ESPN).

Cycling: Tour de France: Stage 10 (5 a.m. VS).