TiVo Guide Week of November 23, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“How I Met Your Mother” Marshall gives Ted and Robin one of his "Slap Bet" slaps to be used on Barney; and Lily's estranged father (Chris Elliot) visits her for Thanksgiving. Monday at 8 on CBS.

“V” With the help of her allies, Erica uncovers a biological threat that may be linked to the Visitors; Anna supervises the murder probe of a V while meeting with a special guest on the mother ship; Chad reports on the Visitors' healing centers. Tuesday at 8 on ABC.

“Glee” Will is concerned that Sue is leaking info, so he visits with a rival club's instructor (Eve) while the kids check out their competition. Meanwhile, Kurt gives Rachel a makeover, and he may have hidden motives for doing this. Wednesday at 9 on Fox.

“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer and Al Roker anchor coverage of the 83rd annual procession in Manhattan, featuring slated appearances by Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, Alan Cumming, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, Billy Currington and Gloria Gaynor, plus Jane Krakowski, Ziggy Marley, Katharine McPhee, Jay Sean and Carly Simon. The grand gala boasts colorful floats, marching bands, character balloons and the appearance of a certain round-bellied, jolly guy in a red suit. Thursday at 9 on NBC.

“Sesame Street” Cookie Monster tries to grow a chocolate-chip-cookie tree by planting a chocolate chip in some dirt. When his plan doesn't pan out, he asks Abby for a wish to make it come true, but the cookie trees are too high for Cookie Monster and Elmo to reach. Friday at 10 on PBS.

“Beyond Sherwood Forest” Robin Hood (Robin Dunne) must find a cure for a woman cursed to turn into a murderous beast during the daytime, as well as keep Maid Marian (Erica Durance) safe from harm. Saturday at 9 on Syfy.

“Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert” A celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held at Madison Square Garden features performances by Crosby, Stills and Nash; Aretha Franklin; Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; Jeff Beck; and U2. The concert was taped over two nights in October 2009, and also includes appearances by Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Patti Smith and John Fogerty. Sunday at 8 on HBO.