The Sing-Off
8/7c NBC
NBC's holiday singing competition wraps up its second season tonight after two weeks of spirited performances by some of the country's top a cappella groups. In the finale, the winning group — which receives $100,000 and a Sony Music recording contract — is named, and surprise special guests perform. — Brie Hearn
Read on for previews of Martha and the Christmas Tree, Million Dollar Money Drop, Monday Night Football, Independent Lens, The Closer and True Life.
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The Good Wife
10/9c CBS
The sophomore sensation continues to surprise and delight fans, and tonight's episode, the last original of 2010, promises more of the same. Alicia races against the clock to secure a stay of execution for a death-row inmate who is scheduled to die in nine hours. It's all set in motion when Alicia receives a cryptic message from a courthouse clerk concerning the condemned man's appeal. In more personal matters, Alicia, who recently learned of Will's phone call in which he professed his love for her, but which was deleted by Eli before she heard it, asks Will if they can talk about their relationship. Sounds like a good setup for 2011. — Tim Holland
Read on for previews of Three Wise Women, Biggest Loser, Independent Lens, Explorer, Fashion Show and Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas.
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American Idol
8/7c Fox
Simon says — Season 9 of the well-tuned talent contest begins tonight with a two-hour premiere blast. Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi journey to Boston for the first edition of the preliminary auditions, where starry-eyed hopefuls are rated. (And berated?) In Boston, it's a good bet that some will be wicked good and others will be just plain wicked. Season 9 brings a sweeping change, of course: New judge Ellen DeGeneres replaces the departing Paula Abdul and joins the judges after the audition episodes. The tryouts continue tomorrow night in Atlanta.
Read on for previews of NCIS, Southland, Independent Lens and Tabatha's Salon Takeover.
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A Home for the Holidays
8 pm/ET CBS
The annual event, now in its 10th year, is always an uplifting and inspiring hour as adoption awareness takes center stage.
Read on for previews of A Home for the Holidays, Rediscovered, Funniest Commercials of the Year, Independent Lens and Fringe.
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