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What to Watch on Friday: Liza Minnelli cooks with Paula Deen

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - Sarah goes solo on a mission to face up to a haunting secret from her past. She encounters her original handler (Tim DeKay, "White Collar") and fears he might harm those she loves, including her mother (Cheryl Ladd).

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (8pm, ABC) - The 2005 version of C.S. Lewis' novels about four British children who enter a magical world where they befriend creatures and battle a witch.

Paula's Best Dishes (9pm, Food) - Kathy Griffin stops by for ladies' night at Paula Deen's. They make mac-and-cheese and chocolate-espresso cupcakes. On a second episode at 9:30, Paula is joined by Liza Minnelli. They make German chocolate cake, creamy lobster toast rounds, and New York strip steaks. Word on the street is that Liza holds a live chicken.

Gold Rush Aftershow Special (9pm, Discovery) - Interviews with the cast and behind-the-scenes footage from the current season of "Gold Rush: Alaska."

Sanctuary (10pm, Syfy) - In the Season 4 finale, Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals. Also, Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past.

What to Watch on Friday: Wait wait ... don't bug Shrek at Christmas!

Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! (8pm, BBC America) - For the first time, the popular NPR news quiz radio show hits television with a panel of American and British guests. Guests include Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden and Phill Jupitus. Neil Gaiman participates in the "Not My Job" segment. Hosted by Peter Sagal and judged by Carl Kasell.

Shrek the Halls (8pm, ABC) - Shrek, Fiona and the kids try to celebrate the holidays as a family, but visits by Donkey, Puss in Boots, and the Gingerbread Man make their cozy gathering chaotic. Voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas. "Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation" airs after this at 8:30, "Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice" airs at 9, and "Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special" is on at 9:30.

Olive the Other Reindeer (8pm, CW) - In this 1999 animated tale, a dog sets out for the North Pole believing she's the reindeer Santa needs to sub for an injured Blitzen. Features voices of Drew Barrymore and Ed Asner.

Chuck (8pm, NBC) - The holiday season turns frosty when past secrets and old threats haunt Chuck and Sarah while they hunt for an evil schemer who is trying to destroy Carmichael Industries. Comic book creator Stan Lee guest stars.

Gold Rush (9pm, Discovery) - A behind the scenes look at the series following folks in search of treasure. Followed by a new episode of "Flying Wild Alaska." If you like these shows, check out today's dvd giveaway!

20/20 (10pm, ABC) - Barbara Walters makes a Christmas visit to the White House.

Today's giveaway takes you north to Alaska (and closer to Santa)

Today's giveaway takes you north to Alaska -- and closer to Santa's  workshop?

We have first season DVD sets of "Flying Wild Alaska" and "Gold Rush Alaska," both shows currently airing on the Discovery Channel.

"Flying Wild Alaska" follows Jim Tweto as he battles the elements to keep his family-run Era Alaska business on track. "Gold Rush Alaska" follows Todd Hoffman as he leads a group of greenhorn miners into Alaska in search of gold. New episodes of "Gold Rush Alaska" and "Flying Wild Alaska" both air tonight at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively.

The winner gets both sets, but you can't win if you don't play. So send me an email by midnight tonight and you'll be entered in the drawing.

Good luck!

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