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Tonight's TV Hot List: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009

iCarly

iCarly
8/7c Nickelodeon
A kid can only take so much humiliation, and Freddie's mom goes too far when she not only embarrasses him on Carly's show but also shows his classmates his baby pictures at school. Freddie wants to prove to his mother that he's no longer the little boy she sees in those pictures, so he moves out. Some photos Freddie doesn't mind sharing are the ones from the new pet-photography business he's formed with Carly and Sam. But before long, they get into a feud with their competition.

Read on for previews of Beyond Sherwood Forest, The National Tree, The Whale That Ate Jaws and Suze Orman Show. read more

What Are the Best Movie Quotes of All Time?

Gone with the Wind, Tom Cruise

Feeling lucky, punk? Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.

Sorry, we didn't mean to sound intimidating. We're just reciting some of our all-time... read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Friday, Nov. 27, 2009

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
8/7c CMT
It might be Thanksgiving break for most students, but the kids in this classroom are still hard at work. Tonight's contestant, Sanjaya Malakar, is no stranger to reality TV: He's a well-known and controversial contestant from Season 6 of American Idol. He's famous for creating the "ponyhawk" hairstyle and for being, according to Idol judge Randy Jackson, one of the smartest contestants to appear on the musical reality show. OK, Randy, but can he handle fifth-grade geography?

Read on for previews of Monk, Ugly Betty, Storytellers and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. read more

Coolest Moments: Slap Happiness, Hero Sex, and Respecting Wood

Larry David, Alyson Hannigan

Wait, what? Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about football and Twilight Zone marathons. But this week we're lucky enough to fill our Coolest Moments (aka Top Moments) with a strong slate of scripted scenes — and one off-the-cuff disclosure that could have stayed, you know, on the cuff. Also: Animals got some payback for all their buddies who got eaten this week. (You go, Miss Piggy.) Welcome to Coolest Moments, Thanksgiving edition. read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
9/8c NBC
It's up, up and away with an assortment of beautiful balloons at the 83rd annual procession in Manhattan, a grand family-friendly gala anchored by Meredith Vieira, Matt Lauer and Al Roker. This year's Turkey Day event is stuffed with those legendary character balloons, colorful floats, marching bands and a crowd of clowns. There are also slated celeb appearances and performers, including Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, Alan Cumming, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, Billy Currington, Gloria Gaynor, Jane Krakowski, Ziggy Marley, Katharine McPhee, Jay Sean, Carly Simon — and a certain plus-size jolly guy in a red suit.

Read on for previews of CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, NBC's People of the Year, Paul McCartney: 'Good Evening New York City', Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Thursday Night Football. read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009

Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds
9/8c CBS
Since the return of George Foyet (C. Thomas Howell), the infamous serial killer known as the Reaper, Hotch has known that not only will more people die, but he and his family will be in danger as long as Foyet is alive. Tonight the conflict between the two men comes to a conclusion as the team helps Hotch close in on the notorious psychopath.

Read on for previews of The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?, Glee, Cougar Town and The Beatles on Record. read more

What Were the Top TV Shows from the '50s?

I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver

Thanksgiving always makes us feel nostalgic for '50s TV — maybe because of all those Twilight Zone marathons we watched growing up. So we were psyched to find AOL's list of the best '50s TV shows. With everything from Leave it to Beaver to Dobie Gillis, all of our favorites are here.

So we want to know... read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars
9:01/8:01c ABC
Tonight a new winner is crowned! So will the Season 9 champ be Mya, Donny Osmond or Kelly Osbourne? It's a race that's too close to call, but we do know that a professional dancer who's never won the coveted mirror-ball trophy before will win it tonight. This star-studded extravaganza includes the return of all 16 of this season's celebrities, two performances from Whitney Houston, two dance-offs, and return visits from Jeffrey Ross, Adam Carolla and the Muppets.

Read on for previews of V, NCIS: Los Angeles, The Good Wife and Sons of Anarchy. read more

What Were The Biggest Turkeys of 2009 and the Decade?

Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin

Amidst your tryptophan-induced haze over the holiday weekend, you'll likely ponder all the things you're thankful for. But what would you have been grateful NOT to see on television?

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What Are Your Favorite Holiday TV Classics?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas

Thanksgiving is upon us, and that means two things: lots of turkey and plenty of TV programming to get you in the mood for the holidays.

This year's lineup offers new programs like Prep & Landing (Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8:30/7:30c, ABC), but if you're anything like us, you look forward to re-watching such classics as Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, It's a Wonderful Life and How the Grinch Stole Christmas this time of year.

So we want to know: What are your holiday TV favorites?

Whether Frosty the Snowman warms your heart, or if you prefer to laugh along with movies like Home Alone, A Christmas Story and Bad Santa, share your picks and reasons why after the jump... read more

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