A look at this week’s top TV draws

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

Time

Network

Program

Description

8 p.m.

CBS

"How I Met Your Mother" (C)

Ted takes his anger about the Lily situation a little too far when he resorts to name calling.

8 p.m.

CW

"Everybody Hates Chris" (C)

Julius works at a department store as Santa Claus, with Chris as one of the elves.

8:30 p.m.

ESPN

"Monday Night Football" (S)

How do the Bears keep winning without a quarterback? Tonight they take on the Rams.

9 p.m.

NBC

"The Year Without Santa Claus" (M)

Live-action movie with John Goodman as Santa and Delta Burke as Mrs. Claus.

9 p.m.

CBS

"Two and a Half Men" (C)

Charlie wants to seduce his girl, but people keep dropping by.

9 p.m.

History Channel

"Engineering an Empire" (N)

A look at the technical achievements of China.

10 p.m.

CBS

"CSI: Miami" (D)

An accused terrorist on trial escapes when she's almost assassinated.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Time

Network

Program

Description

7 a.m.

ABC

"Good Morning America" (N)

Actor Matthew McConaughey guests and Gwen Stefani performs.

7:30 p.m.

ESPN

"Sportscenter Year in Review" (S)

Revisiting the year's top sports stories.

8 p.m.

ABC

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Special Edition" (K)

The classic animated feature with commentary from Dr. Seuss himself.

9 p.m.

Fox

"House" (D)

House gets cut off Vicodin, and, well, you can guess how he reacts.

9 p.m.

CBS

"The Unit" (D)

Jonas' dad is given a Silver Star for his heroics in Korea back in the day.

10 p.m.

ABC

"Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People of 2006" (A)

Babs interview the 10 she thinks were the most interesting this year.

10 p.m.

FX

"Nip/Tuck" (D)

Season finale. Michelle's past is revealed, and it may affect her relationship with Christian.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Time

Network

Program

Description

7 a.m.

NBC

"Today" (N)

Joy Behar and Naomi Watts guest.

7 p.m.

ESPN

"NBA Basketball" (S)

Two-time defending MVP Steve Nash and his Suns take on defending Finals MVP Dwyane Wade and the Heat.

8 p.m.

CW

"Next Top Model: British Invasion" (R)

Highlights of season one of “Britain's Next Top Model.”

8 p.m.

CBS

"The King of Queens" (C)

O'Boyle checks into rehab, leaving Doug in charge at work.

9 p.m.

BET

"American Gangster" (N)

This week's subject: drug dealer Leroy "Nicky" Barnes.

10 p.m.

CBS

"CSI: NY" (D)

An up-and-coming ice skater is murdered at a local rink.

10 p.m.

MTV

"The Real World" (R)

Tyrie starts dating two girls and tries to keep them from finding out about each other.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14

Time

Network

Program

Description

7 a.m.

ABC

"Good Morning America" (N)

Angelina Jolie and Julia Roberts guest and Golden Globe nominations are unveiled.

8 p.m.

NBC

"The Office" (C)

Hour-long holiday episode in which the office's party-planning committee can't seem to get it right. Go figure.

8 p.m.

ESPN

"Sportscenter Top Ten Games" (S)

ESPN's “Sportscenter” crew breaks down this year's most entertaining games.

9 p.m.

NBC

"Scrubs" (C)

JD tries to figure out if he and Kim are compatible.

9 p.m.

Fox

"The O.C." (D)

It's Chrismukkah once again in Newport, and “O.C.”' goes into jump-the-shark mode.

10 p.m.

MTV

"Real World/Road Rules Challenge" (R)

Diem and CT take their hooking-up to the relationship level.

10 p.m.

TLC

"Holiday Blunders" (R)

Humorous holiday clips, “America's Funniest Home Videos” style.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15

Time

Network

Program

Description

7 a.m.

NBC

"Today" (N)

Will Smith guests, Mary J. Blige performs and Kristi Yamaguchi skates.

8 p.m.

Fox

"Justice" (D)

Luther is put in a tough spot when a potential client is someone he convicted of murder back in his DA days.

8 p.m.

CBS

"Ghost Whisperer" (D)

A professor asks Melinda for help when the ghost of a former professor won't leave him alone.

8 p.m.

ESPN

"College Football" (S)

The Division I-AA championship game, live from Chattanooga.

9 p.m.

NBC

"Las Vegas" (D)

Ed organizes a secret Santa game that his co-workers are reluctant to play.

10 p.m.

CBS

"Numb3rs" (D)

Don looks for a killer who meets his victims online.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

Time

Network

Program

Description

Noon

ESPN2

"College Football" (S)

The Division II title game from Florence, Ala.

1:30 p.m.

CBS

"College Basketball" (S)

In-state rivals Kentucky and Louisville do battle.

4 p.m.

ESPN

"College Football" (S)

Now it’s time for the small schools to shine: the Division III championship game from Salem, Va.

8 p.m.

NBC

"It's a Wonderful Life" (M)

The 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic from director Frank Capra.

8 p.m.

Fox

"Cops" (R)

Ahh, the fourth annual Las Vegas Ho! Ho! Ho! edition.

9 p.m.

ESPN2

"Women's Volleyball" (S)

The NCAA championship match, played in Omaha.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

Time

Network

Program

Description

4 p.m.

Fox

"NFL Football" (S)

The Eagles and the Giants each probably need a win if they want to make the postseason.

8 p.m.

CBS

"Survivor" (R)

Season finale. The jury questions the finalists, then selects this season's winner.

8 p.m.

Univision

"Cantando y Bailando por un Sueno de Navidad" (A)

A holiday-themed edition of Univision's highly rated song and dance show.

8:15 p.m.

NBC

"NFL Football" (S)

Good AFC West matchup between two fun-to-watch teams, the Chargers and Chiefs.

9 p.m.

Fox

"Family Guy" (C)

Brian, yes, the dog, takes Meg to a high school dance.

10 p.m.

CBS

"Survivor: Cook Islands Reunion" (R)

After the winner is finally revealed, the contestants discuss their experiences.

10 p.m.

Showtime

"Dexter" (D)

Season finale. Hot on the Ice Truck Killer's heels Dexter finds clues surrounding the kidnapping.

A = awards show or special, C = comedy, D = drama, DD = daytime drama, G = game show, K = kids, M = movie, N = news/documentary, R = reality, S = sports, T = talk/variety show.