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What to Watch on Tuesday: Santa Schmidt on 'New Girl'

Glee (8pm, Fox) - As the holidays approach, New Directions get invited to to events scheduled for the same time.

The Biggest Loser (9pm, NBC) - The winner of the $250,000 prize is awarded in tonight's finale.

New Girl (9pm, Fox) - The roommates attend Schmidt's holiday office party, where Schmidt (Max Greenfield, right) plays Sexy Santa. (More Schmidt! More Schmidt! More Schmidt!)

Raising Hope (9:30pm, Fox) - How cool was last week's homage to Marwencol? This week, Jimmy imagines a life without Hope when he enters a strange, dreamlike world where he never met her mother, serial killer Lucy. Meanwhile, the Chances go to the movies and are surprised to see cinematic versions of themselves on the screen.

The Conan One Hour Earlier Best of Spectacular (10pm, TBS) - Memorable moments from Conan O'Brien's show "Conan," which usually airs at 11. (Get it?)

Unforgettable (10pm, CBS) - A renowned ghost hunter is killed and the investigation reveals that his death is linked to a chilling discovery he made while on a recent assignment.

Conan O'Brien misspells "Durham." Or does he...

This is so funny. A viewer calls out Conan O'Brien for misspelling "Durham" in a graphic on the 'Conan' show. Watch Conan's explanation (and also, I was thinking the same thing about why the guy -- DeaconGuy08 -- started taping in the bathroom).

Zach Galifianakis talks to Conan about his dad

Zach Galifianakis was on "Conan" last night and talked about what it was like growing up in a small North Carolina town with a dad who was very "kissy" and who liked to skip. Funny interview. The stuff about his dad comes nearer the end.

Conan spoofs awful Groupon ads

Check it out. Conan O'Brien is spoofing those bizarre Groupon ads that debuted during the Super Bowl (the ads have since been revised by Groupon). 

"Conan" debut: It's the Conan we know and love

The Bearded One is back.

After an extraordinary amount of hype, Conan O'Brien returned to late last night, debuting his new 11 p.m. talk show on TBS.

No surprise here, but "Conan" is a lot like O'Brien's old shows ("Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien") -- and that's not a bad thing. I loved those old shows, and there's really no reason I can think of for him to drastically change a formula that his loyal Team Coco adores.

In his first episode (titled "Baa Baa Blackmail" -- each episode will be named), O'Brien made a lot of self-deprecating jokes about his infamous dismissal from NBC and about being on basic cable (also not a surprise). His sidekick Andy Richter was back, and really funny (on the couch where he belongs instead of behind a podium). The Basic Cable Band sounded good, and guests Seth Rogan, Lea Michelle, and Jack White -- all good. O'Brien even played a number with White, and you could tell he was having a blast.

In short, the first five minutes of "Conan" -- a short film recounting the upheaval at NBC and his path to TBS -- were funnier than five years of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Watch that clip below.

What to Watch on Monday: Liam Neeson on "The Big C," Conan returns

How I Met Your Mother (8pm, CBS) - Ted meets Zoey's husband, the Captain (Kyle McLachlan), when the gang attends a fundraiser at the Natural History Museum.

Matt Lauer Reports (8pm, NBC) - Matt Lauer interviews former president George W. Bush, who talks about his new memoir, "Decision Points."

Hawaii Five-0 (10pm, CBS) - Danny's ex-partner in the Honolulu Police Department is murdered and his body is found in a barbecue pit during a luau. The investigation reveals the death may be connected to corrupt cops and a powerful cocaine cartel.

The Big C (10:30pm, Showtime) - Cathy's decision to embark on a nontraditional treatment for her cancer leads her and Dr. Todd to the unconventional Bee Man, played by Liam Neeson (right). Meanwhile, Adam gets relationship advice from Sean, and Paul's support of Cathy (Laura Linney) becomes a bit overbearing.

Conan (11pm, TBS) - It's finally here. Conan O'Brien's new late night talk show debuts with guests Seth Rogan and Lea Michele, and a performance by Jack White. Andy Richter is back as Conan's sidekick and Jimmy Vivino conducts the house band.

"Conan" announces first guests

Conan O'Brien has announced his firsts guests for the premiere week of his new TBS talk show.

The first night of "Conan" will feature Seth Rogan, Jack White, and a mystery guest (in the running: the Pope, Vladimir Putin, Thomas Pynchon, Gerhard Ertl, Jack Nicholson, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga).

"Conan" debuts on November 9th at 11pm on TBS.

TBS says there will be surprise guests throughout the first week, but here is the main line-up:

What to Watch on Sunday: Daytime Emmys, HBO debuts

Ellen's Somewhat Special Special (9pm, TBS) - Ellen Degeneres hosts a variety show featuring everyone from musicians to magicians. Recorded at the 2010 Just For Laughs festival in Chicago.

Daytime Emmy Awards (9pm, CBS) - Regis Philbin hosts the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring soaps, daytime talk shows, children's shows, and other daytime programming. TV legend Dick Clark is honored in a tribute that includes Ann-MargretFrankie Avalon, Garth Brooks, Cher, Barry Manilow, and Marie Osmond.

True Blood (9pm, HBO) - Sookie goes to Mississippi looking for Bill after Eric gets a werewolf to protect her and Jason looks toward a career in law enforcement.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band London Calling (9pm, VH1 Classic) - Bruce and the band play in London's Hyde Park at Hard Rock Calling Festival on June 28, 2009.

Hung (10pm, HBO) - In the second season premiere, Tanya gets pimping advice from a professional to use as leverage in her partnership with Ray and Lenore. "Entourage" debuts Season 7 immediately after, at 10:30.

Team Coco Presents Conan's Writers Live (10pm, TBS) - Andy Richter hosts a special featuring several of Conan O'Brien's writers, and a musical performance by comedian Reggie Watts. Recorded at the 2010 Just For Laughs festival in Chicago.

The Gates (10pm, ABC) - Nick investigates the death of the former police chief of The Gates, and vampiress Claire wants to put the past behind her.

Chris Rock to Leno: "Did that redhead guy take Kevin?" (VIDEO)

Chris Rock was pretty hilarious last night giving Jay Leno a hard time about all the changes at "The Tonight Show," starting with the question of "the redhead guy" who was there last time Rock was a guest. Leno kept trying to change the subject, but Rock was driving that train.

At one point Rock asked Leno, "Did the redhead guy take Kevin?" Leno told him no, Kevin Eubanks was somewhere "working with kids." Rock: "Kids?! Stop it! Y'all done fired Kevin and got a cheaper brother to take his place!"

Is anyone funnier than Chris Rock? Watch the video below:

Conan O'Brien speaks! First look.

Conan O'Brien's departure contract with NBC prohibited him from speaking about the NBC mess on television or in print until May 1. Well, guess what. It's May 1.

That means CBS was able to release a portion of his upcoming "60 Minutes" interview, which airs tomorrow night (7pm).

Click below to watch a bit of Conan talking to Steve Kroft about how he wouldn't have done to Jay Leno what Leno did to him...

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