Wednesday’s TV highlights

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

SERIES

So You Think You Can Dance: “Modern Family’s” Jesse Tyler Ferguson sits in at the judges’ table (8 p.m. Fox).

Sons of Guns: The reality series about a family of firearms fabricators returns with new episodes (9 p.m. Discovery).

Ghost Hunters International: The spook-seeking series is back for another season (9 p.m. Syfy), followed by the premiere of the reality series “Legend Quest” (10 p.m. Syfy).

One Man Army: Military members and others compete for the title in this new reality competition (10 p.m. Discovery).

Rescue Me: The Denis Leary firefighter drama presents its season premiere (10 p.m. FX).

Behind the Music: Country music’s Miranda Lambert is profiled in this new installment (10 p.m. VH1).

SPECIALS

2011 ESPYs: “SNL’s” Seth Meyers returns as host of this awards show honoring athletes from a variety of sports (6 p.m. ESPN).

Countdown to Carmageddon: This special seeks to raise awareness of this weekend’s closure of the 405 Freeway on the Westside of Los Angeles (8 p.m. KCET).

The Curious Case of Curt Flood: This documentary recalls the former St. Louis Cardinal who sued Major League Baseball for the right to become a free agent (9 p.m. HBO).

Nicki Minaj: The outrageous female rapper discusses her career in this new special (10 p.m. E!).

MOVIES

Knowing: Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne star in director Alex Proyas’ eerie 2009 thriller (7 p.m. Showtime).

SPORTS

Soccer: The New England Revolution meets mighty Manchester United in an exhibition game (5 p.m. ESPN2).

Baseball: The best minor league players will be in Salt Lake City for the AAA All-Star game (6 p.m. MLB).