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What to Watch on Wednesday: Have Snoopy over for Thanksgiving

Whitney (8pm, NBC) - Money problems plague Whitney, so she shares a joint checking account with Alex, only to discover that he's in having cash flow problems as well.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (8pm, ABC) - In this Thanksgiving classic, Charlie Brown is the hapless host and Snoopy is in the kitchen dishing up ice cream, popcorn and toast. Includes the cartoon, "This is America Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyage," which finds the gang aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

Nova: Inside the Megastorm (9pm, UNC-TV) - A repeat of Sunday's look at Hurricane Sandy, its impact and the future of storm prediction.

American Horror Story: Asylum (10pm, FX) - A young girl is mysteriously abandoned at Briarcliff. Later, Bloody Face's past is revealed.

Chicago Fire (10pm, NBC) - Severide delays taking a drug test after he and the rest of the firehouse staff are exposed to a meth lab over the Thanksgiving holiday. Elsewhere, Truck and Squad run into problems while coming to the aid of a gang-related shooting victim, and a deep-fried-turkey fire gets out of control.

Top Chef (10pm, Bravo) - Emeril Lagassee and Tom Colicchio lead teams in a grand-scale Thanksgiving-theme challenge. The guest judge is Dana Cowin.

Hell on the Highway (10pm, NGC) - The first snowstorm of the season causes problems along the Donner Pass. An accident leaves a rig sprawled across the highway and a tow-truck driver is almost injured while trying to clear a jackknifed truck.

What to Watch on Thursday: Music, heroes, and Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (8pm, CBS ABC) - Charlie is the hapless host and Snoopy is in the kitchen dishing up ice cream, popcorn and toast for Thanksgiving. Included is a bonus cartoon, "This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers," which finds the gang aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute (8pm, CNN) - Anderson Cooper hosts the fourth annual salute to everyday people for their work improving the world. Bon Jovi, Sugarland, and John Legend with Common and Melanie Fiona perform. Presenters include Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, LL Cool J, Kid Rock, Demi Moore, Marisa Tomei, Keifer Sutherland, Aaron Eckhart, Gerard Butler, and Renee Zellweger. The 33 rescued Chilean miners and five of their rescuers are also recognized. Read more here, and view a photogallery of images from the ceremony.

Taylor Swift: Speak Now (8pm, NBC) - A behind-the-scenes look at Taylor Swift's travels from New York to Los Angeles, which include recording sessions, a video shoot, run-ins with paparazzi, and autograph signings. Swift also performs at unusual venues along the way. More info here.

NBC's People of the Year (9pm, NBC) - Matt Lauer spotlights notable people of 2010, including Chilean miner rescuer Brandon Fisher. Also featured: NBA player Lebron James, Manhattan mosque developer Sharif El-Gamal, pop singer Justin Timberlake, and others.

Beyonce's I Am ... World Tour (10pm, ABC) - A look at performances, production, costumes, choreography, and backstage and offstage moments from Beyonce's world tour in support of her CD "I Am ... Sasha Fierce." Included: appearances by Kanye West and Jay-Z, and footage from Croatia, Africa, China, Australia, and Abu Dhabi.

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