Rogue Justice (8pm, CNN) - A new documentary examining trouble in the North Carolina state justice system. This repeats at 11pm.

Screen Actors Guild Awards (8pm, TNT and TBS) - Outstanding film and TV performances are honored in the 17th annual gala from Los Angeles. Ernest Borgnine will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. And for you sensitive types, no snarky Brits will be hosting.

Downton Abbey (9pm, UNC-TV) - The conclusion of the first season of this excellent Masterpiece Theatre series finds a surprising heir alternative to Matthew (Dan Stevens, right) coming to the fore. Also, Sybil's secret political life causes her harm, Anna investigates Mr. Bates' past while in London with Mrs. Patmore, Mary meddles with Edith's romantic plans, and Thomas plans his exit strategy.

Big Love (9pm, HBO) - Christmas becomes a trying time for the Henricksons in the face of shocking disclosures from Barb, Margene, and Adaleen. Meanwhile, Cara Lynn digs deeper into the disappearance of her father, and Lura goes to extremes to avoid Alby's purification measures at Juniper Creek.

The Lost Valentine (9pm, CBS) - A Hallmark Hall of Fame movie about a dogged TV reporter (Jennifer Love Hewitt) who finds her own love life changed when she profiles a World War II widow (Betty White) who continues to honor the memory of her Navy pilot husband 65 years after he was declared missing in action. Also stars Billy Magnussen, a 2007 graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts. See our review.

Californication (9pm, Showtime) - Hank learns from his attorney that his statutory rape case is going to trial. Meanwhile, Karen and Marcy buy a home-pregnancy test to see if Marcy is with child.

Episodes (9:30pm, Showtime) - Beverly and Sean rescue a drunken Matt from a bar outside of LA and attempt to shield him from the paparazzi.

It's the time of year when we get all warm and fuzzy, evoking family and generosity and love and goodwill.

Because it's a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "November Christmas" (CBS, 9 tonight) makes sure all of those elements are present. As a consequence, you'll need to have your hanky nearby because the movie will prompt the season's first weepy moment.

It makes sense that the film stars Sam Elliott, that laconic, handsome actor who plays a cowboy whether he's playing a cowboy or not (here, he's an organic farmer), because it ambles in that same laid-back way Elliott always does. Honestly, it was about 40 minutes in (and I watched without commercials) before something actually happened and it became clear what all that I'd watched meant.

November Christmas (9pm, CBS) - A Hallmark Hall of Fame movie about a Rhode Island community that comes together to create special Halloween and Christmas moments several weeks early for an 8-year-old girl (Emily Alyn Lind) with a life-threatening illness. All that means: tearjerker. Stars Sam Elliott, John Corbett, and Sarah Paulson.

Soul Train Awards (9pm, BET) - Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson host the 23rd annual awards show recognizing soul musicians. Anita Baker and Ron Isley are 2010's Legend Award recipients. Performers include Bruno Mars, Cee-Lo, Erykah Badu, Faith Evans, and Keyshia Cole. There's a red carpet pre-show at 8pm.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky's fear of the consequences of an impending electoral disaster forces him to make changes in the administrative pecking order. Meanwhile, Jimmy is ambivalent about the health of an ailing family member and Val Alden questions Sebso's commitment to their calling.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - While on the trail of Lumen's former attackers, Dexter stumbles onto a possible ally, but when the homicide unit finds evidence linked to one of Dexter and Lumen's earlier victims, they are forced to pull back. Meanwhile, Debrra identifies two more suspects in the Barrel Girls investigation.

The Walking Dead (10pm, AMC) - After the brutal zombie attack at camp, Rick and the group set off for the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, and Jim must face a life-or-death decision. This show gets more intense every week.

Brew Masters (10pm, Discovery) - In this new reality series (premiered last week) chronicling work at a beer brewery, Sam visits Peru to check out an ancient corn-based brew, and the Dogfish staffers whip up "Chicha."

Nicki Minaj: My Time Now (10pm, MTV) - A profile of rapper Nicki Minaj with footage backstage, in the recording studio, and at home with her family in Trinidad.

If you like to cap off your weekend with something somber, something weighty "When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story" (CBS, 9 tonight) is the movie for you.

It's the story of alcoholism and its collateral damage; Lois Wilson is the wife of Bill Wilson, the alcoholic founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Because of all she endured she helped found Al-Anon, the group for loved ones of alcoholics.