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What to Watch on Friday: 'Frosty' rocks a two-hour Christmas block

Frosty the Snowman (8pm, CBS) - Jimmy Durante narrates this animated tale of a warmhearted snowman who comes to life and must then make his way to the North Pole before temperatures warm the rest of him. "Frosty Returns" airs just after this, followed by "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," and "Elf on a Shelf: An Elf's Story."

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - An undercover mission spins around an extreme computer virus, an oddball cult and Chuck's hacker past. Meanwhile, a new Buy More staff arrives and adds a new dynamic to Jeff and Lester's bond. Zachary Levi, who plays Chuck, directed the episode.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (8pm, ABC) - The team travels to Maryland to help the family of a teen who lost his hand in an accident, and who is someone who has given to his family and community in many selfless ways. Two hours.

Grimm (9pm, NBC) - In an episode called "The Three Bad Wolves," an arson case exposes a family feud, and Monroe confronts people from his troubled past.

Boss (10pm, Starz) - In tonight's first season finale, the governor's race is a tight one, with Mayor Kane (Kelsey Grammer) trying to work his political magic. Also, Emma's world is rocked and Meredith tries to prove her loyalty to her husband. Glad this show is getting a second season despite disappointing ratings. It's definitely worth checking out.

Starving Secrets with Tracey Gold (10pm, Lifetime) - Tracey tries to help a woman whose battle with anorexia threatens to end her marriage, and a woman struggling with bulimia who turned to crime to support her eating disorder.

What to Watch on Friday: Elf on Shelf shares his story

Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas (8pm, CBS) - I don't know who these people are, but CBS writes about them as if I should. So. Hoops and Yoyo accidentally become stowaways on Santa's sleigh and slip through a wormhole that transports them back in time with a young Kris Kringle, and their journey threatens to disrupt Kris' destiny to become Santa Claus.

The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story (8:30pm, CBS) - This fellow I've heard of. A scout elf (left) who helps Santa determine who is naughty or nice is assigned to help a boy who's struggling to believe in the magic of Christmas.

All on the Line (9:30pm, Sundance) - In the second season premiere, designer Angelo Lambrou, known for his wedding and couture work, gets help with his ready-to-wear line.

Flying Wild Alaska (10pm, Discovery) - The Iditarod dog sled race benefits Era Alaska, and Ayla, Ariel, and Ferno run with reindeer in Anchorage.

Sanctuary (10pm, Syfy) - An Abnormal's attack on Abby leaves her requiring treatment at the Sanctuary while Henry and her FBI partner Gavin retrace her steps to determine what happened.

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