‘The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors’

Caroline Kennedy hosts this annual recognition ceremony. Honorees include musician Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian/talk show host David Letterman, dancer Natalia Makarova and musical group Led Zeppelin. 9 p.m. on CBS (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Also on Wednesday

“The Hour,” 6 and 9 p.m. (BBC America): A source’s body is found and a shaken Bel commands the team to pursue the dangerous Cilenti.

“Nova,” 9 p.m. (KCTS): “Building the Great Cathedrals”: In the Middle Ages, architects constructed great Gothic cathedrals that have stood for centuries.

“Elf” (2003), 9 p.m. (ABC Family): Adopted as a baby by one of Santa’s elves, a man leaves the workshop to search for his family in New York.

“Nashville,” 10 p.m. (ABC): Rayna learns her family is facing financial ruin; Juliette asks Deacon to write and tour with her exclusively; Juliette’s mother re-enters her life.

“Top Chef: Seattle,” 10 p.m. (Bravo): The cheftestants harvest oysters and serve them to Emeril Lagasse; cooking for a Seattle sports team.

“Hot in Cleveland,” 10 p.m. (TV Land): Elka tries to teach Mamie how to flirt; Joy likes the idea of male pet owners; Victoria is interviewed by her daughter.

The New York Times