TiVo Guide Week of December 22, 2008 *spoiler alert*

"Prison Break" While Linc and his new colleagues are in hot pursuit of Scylla in Miami, Michael is at a remote mountain cabin in California, where he learns something new about the Company. He's also guided through childhood memories by a Company psychiatrist (John Getz). Meanwhile, Sara is waiting for news of Michael in a luxury hotel, and she's not enjoying the luxury. Christina: Kathleen Quinlan. Monday at 9 on Fox.

"The Life a House Built: The 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project" An examination of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 25-year commitment to Habitat for Humanity, featuring interviews with the former president and first lady. Included: the couple's history with the group; their May 2008 sojourn to the Gulf Coast to help build and restore homes for Katrina victims; the impact that the Carters and their annual work project have had on both a personal and global scale. Kevin O'Connor ("This Old House") hosts. Monday at 9 on PBS.

"The Soup Presents" Top 2008 entertainment stories are the focus, including news about Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears, David and Victoria Beckham, and Madonna and Guy Ritchie. Monday at 10 on E!

"A Home for the Holidays" The 10th annual event to raise awareness of adoption. Performers include Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Melissa Etheridge, Jamie Foxx and Gavin Rossdale. Also appearing are Kristin Chenoweth, Patricia Heaton, Rene Russo and Martin Short. Tuesday at 8 on CBS.

"Rediscovered" Wannabe stars finally get their moment in the spotlight years after auditioning for casting director Matt Casella, who discovered Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and JC Chasez as kids. Hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond, the program features the original taped auditions of five aspiring child stars, who then perform in the present day in front of a live audience. Tuesday at 9 on ABC.

"Fringe" Dangerous consequences of a man's peculiar ability to harness electricity draw the attention of Olivia, Peter and Dr. Bishop, whose unorthodox methods extend to including the use of homing pigeons to aid their investigation. Tuesday at 9:01 on Fox.

"Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas" Ivan Reitman directs this animated variation on the Dickens classic, with Daffy Duck as the Scrooge-like owner of a department-store chain who learns a lesson about the meaning of Christmas from Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig's daughter and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future (played by Granny, Tweety, Yosemite Sam and Taz). Wednesday at 12 on Cartoon.

"Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring the King's Singers" The King's Singers, a British vocal ensemble, join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for a concert of holiday favorites, including "Rejoice and Be Merry," "Little Drummer Boy," "O Holy Night" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Also on the docket: "The First Noel," "Deck the Halls," "One December, Bright and Clear," "What Child Is This?" and "Angels from the Realms of Glory." From Salt Lake City. Wednesday at 8 on PBS.

"Toby Keith Classic Christmas" Toby Keith performs holiday classics, including “Winter Wonderland,” “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” “Little Drummer Boy” and “The First Noel.” Also: Keith is joined on stage by Jewel for “The Christmas Song” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Wednesday at 11 on CMT.

"Deal or No Deal" 'Tis the season for a potential million-dollar Christmas. In holiday-themed games, a family from California steps up to play, as does a newly married war hero from Oregon. Thursday at 8 on NBC.

"Hallmark Heroes" Regis Philbin hosts the second annual event, which honors four humanitarians with contributions to their causes. Also: Jane Seymour discusses her charitable endeavors. Thursday at 8 on Hallmark.

"General Hospital: The Most of Christmas Past Marathon" A block of three holiday-themed episodes from years past begins with Sonny selling Christmas trees while Jax spends quality holiday time with Brenda, and Jason shares Christmas wishes with Robin and Lila. Thursday at 8 on SoapNet.

"NCIS" The decomposing body of a missing marine is found propped up in a chair in an abandoned house, where it was placed after being exhumed from the backyard. Rick Carvell: Matt Winston. Rebecca Kemp: Elisa Donovan. Siri Albert: Rachel Boston. Capt. Stengel: Derek Webster. Bob Whitehead: Tom Kiesche. Friday at 6 on USA.

"Biography" A popular documentary series profiling an eclectic range of notables, with each episode focusing on one figure. Based on a half-hour syndicated program that ran from 1961-64 and in 1979, the concept was successfully revived as an hourlong show with Peter Graves as host in 1987. Well-established and a franchise series for A&E by 1994, it later spun off the Biography Channel. Friday at 2 on BIO.

"CMT Online Awards" Fan-voted awards honoring CMT stars and videos. Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Trace Adkins, Larry the Cable Guy and Hulk Hogan are slated to appear. Friday at 3:30 on CMT.

"Olympics: Opening Ceremony" An encore presentation of the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Games in Beijing. The spectacular event featured thousands of drummers, terracotta soldiers, acrobats and fireworks. Also: a look back at the highlights of the Games, including Michael Phelps and his record-setting performances. Saturday at 8 on NBC.

"A Kiss at Midnight" A woman (Faith Ford) who runs a dating service registers with a rival Internet matchmaker to prove her business is better, but ends up being successfully matched with the site's owner (Cameron Daddo). Dyan Cannon and Hal Linden also star. Saturday at 9 on Hallmark.

"The Sound of Music" Oscar-winning adaptation (restored to its original length) of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical stage hit. Maria: Julie Andrews. Baron von Trapp: Christopher Plummer. The Baroness: Eleanor Parker. Max: Richard Haydn. Liesl: Charmian Carr. Sunday at 7 on ABC.

"Million Dollar Password" Betty White; Adam Carolla. Sunday at 8 on CBS.

"Dog Whisperer" Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz hope Cesar can help tame their beloved English bulldog, Hemingway, whose aggression has escalated in recent months with the arrival of a new dog named Rigby. Also: A retriever's aggression around food is addressed. Sunday at 8 on National Geographic.