Monday, December 08, 2008

TiVo Guide Week of December 8, 2008 *spoiler alert*

"Chuck" Chuck spies on Sarah and her date (Gary Cole) and has an Intersect flash about the mystery man. Elsewhere, Anna wants to move in with Morgan, who feels pressured to grow up. But despite help from Captain Awesome, Morgan's quest for maturity is derailed by something from his past. Monday at 8 on NBC.

"How I Met Your Mother" Ted and Barney pick a fight with guys sitting in their favorite booth in an attempt to change how their friends perceive them. Doug: Will Sasso. Monday at 8:30 on CBS.

"Boston Legal" Financial problems may force Crane Poole & Schmidt to be put up for sale in the series finale, which also finds Alan petitioning the Supreme Court for Denny's access to a non-FDA approved medicine, and Shirley and Carl planning their wedding. Monday at 9 on ABC.

"Super WHY!" Whyatt has an important question for Santa Claus, spurring the Super Readers to fly into "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." They learn about the jolly old elf's childhood and how to help spread the magic of the holiday. Tuesday at 10 on PBS.

"America's Funniest Home Videos" Holiday-themed blunders include a clumsy Santa Claus, a dog that steals a cat's treats, a little boy's unusual take on "Jingle Bell Rock," and a little girl who rejects her sister's help with "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Tuesday at 8 on ABC.

"House" A troubled teen collapses during her high-school Christmas program; Foreman and Thirteen learn more about each other as they work together on the Huntington's disease drug trial; House gives and receives holiday gifts, leading to team speculation; and Cuddy receives a gift as well. Janice: Lori Petty. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

"Little Spirit: Christmas in New York" Animation and holiday cheer blend when an amiable cabbie (voice of Danny DeVito) relates the tale of a boy (voice of Michael Hall D'Addario), a new arrival in Manhattan who takes a magical odyssey to find his lost dog with help from a mystical creature. Lucy Liu, Freddy Rodriguez, Brian Williams and Brenda Song also lend their voices. Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik provides the music. Wednesday at 8 on NBC.

"Whitney: From The Hills to The City" Before moving to New York City, Whitney Port looks back on her life in Los Angeles, from her internship at Teen Vogue to her work at People's Revolution. Included: a sneak peek at her upcoming reality series "The City." Wednesday at 10 on MTV.

"Dirty Sexy Money" Patrick invites Carmelita to his inauguration and faces a possible public accusation of murder if Chase makes good on his threats. Meanwhile, Jeremy figures out why Simon has a hold on Nola; Brian makes promises to God as Andrea's health suffers; and a dangerous intruder confronts Karen when she stops by Nick's place. Wednesday at 10:01 on ABC.

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" Grissom announces he is leaving CSI and it stuns his staff, but a murder that may be linked to an infamous serial killer commands everyone's attention. The latest victim's body is found dismembered in a trash bag along a creek. Evidence suggests the murder is connected to the so-called Dick and Jane Killer, who is now in jail. Grissom then attends a class taught by criminal pathologist Raymond Langston (Laurence Fishburne), hoping to gain insight into the case. Thursday at 9 on CBS.

"The Office" The staffers jingle all the way at a Moroccan-themed holiday bash, but tensions flare when Meredith's hair catches fire. Dwight's fired up as well: He becomes consumed with the hottest toy of the holiday season. Thursday at 9 on NBC.

"30 Rock" When her parents ditch her during the holidays, a lonely Liz devotes herself to a charity program. Meanwhile, Jack's highly anticipated holiday plans are scratched, and he takes out his frustrations on the crew. And the staffers must drop all their plans to produce a Christmas special. Elaine Stritch guest stars. Thursday at 9:31 on NBC.

"Greatest Holiday Moments: Songs of the Season Countdown" A countdown of classic and contemporary Christmas songs. Included: Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"; Gene Autry's "Frosty the Snowman"; John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"; Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Friday at 8 on NBC.

"12 Days of Redneck Christmas" A look at quirky Christmas traditions. Tom Arnold is the host. Friday at 9 on CMT.

"Starter Wife" In the season finale, Molly assesses her future with Zach during Lou's wedding. Elsewhere, Joan makes a confession, Rodney's relationship changes and Liz's life becomes turbulent. Friday at 10 on USA.

"Miser Brothers' Christmas" Santa takes out his new advanced-model sleigh, which North Wind secretly sabotaged, and gets caught in the feuding Miser Brothers' cross fire. Because Santa is injured, the Miser Brothers are sentenced to fill in for him, ruining North Wind's plan. Saturday at 8 on ABC Family.

"The Greatest Game Ever Played" A 50th-year celebration of the 1958 Colts-Giants NFL Championship Game. Restored and colorized game footage from Yankee Stadium is mixed with unique interviews featuring surviving players and their modern day counterparts with the Colts and Giants. Chris Berman hosts. Saturday at 9 on ESPN.

"Naked Brothers Band" Nat doesn't feel very merry at Christmastime thanks to Rosalina's increasingly less romantic letters, and his attitude may ruin the band's benefit concert. Meanwhile, Alex tries to beat the Timmerman brothers at creating the worst online Christmas video. Guest stars include Whoopi Goldberg, Natasha Bedingfield and Leon Thomas. Saturday at 9 on Nickelodeon.

"Survivor: Gabon---Earth's Last Eden" The final castaways are questioned by the jury, who then vote for the winner. Sunday at 8 on CBS.

"Snow 2 Brain Freeze" In this sequel to "Snow," Nick Snowden (Tom Cavanagh) gets hit on the head and forgets that he's Santa days before Christmas. As his wife (Ashley Williams) tries to help him remember, she asks for assistance from her ex-boyfriend, who only pretends to help her. The ex's real plan is to steal Nick's secrets. Buck: Patrick Fabian. Sunday at 8 on ABC Family.

"House of Saddam" Conclusion. The second half of a biopic of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein (Igal Naor) opens in 1995, when the failure to comply with U.N. inspections led to sanctions, and depicts his concealment from U.S. forces after the March 2003 invasion, which separated him from his sons, Uday and Qusay, who were killed in July. Mounir Margoum, Philip Arditti. Sunday at 9 on HBO.

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