Downton Abbey (9pm, UNC-TV) - Episode 3 finds Isobel and Cora butting heads over control of Downton's medical role and Mrs. Bird launching a soup kitchen. Also, Matthew and William embark on a perilous patrol behind German lines.

Prime Suspect (9pm, NBC) - Tonight, NBC burns off the two final episodes of this good-but-canceled crime drama. In the first, Duffy and Calderon (Kirk Aceveda, left) investigate the rape-murder of a young girl while Jane (Maria Bello, left) and Augie handle the shooting of a woman on the Upper East Side. Also, Jane has a heart-to-heart talk with Matt. In the second new episode, Jane learns that a jailed hit man may be responsible for a drive-by shooting at a local store, and Sweeney orders security when a hit is ordered on one of their own.

Oprah's Next Chapter (9pm, OWN) - Part 1 of a 2-part interview with "Star Wars" creator George Lucas at his Skywalker Ranch in California. Oprah also talks to Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard, stars of "Red Tails," Lucas' movie about Tuskegee Airmen.

American Idol (10pm, Fox) - You aren't reading that wrong: Fox  is showing a special episode of "Idol" at 10 p.m. And it's after the NFC championship game so it could start even later than that.

Californication (10:30pm, Showtime) - Hank finishes a draft of a film script, presents it to Samurai and proceeds to hit the road, but his attempts to leave hit a snag.

Pan Am (10pm, ABC) - While flying to Rome, Collette befriends a handsome, mysterious man and agrees to show him around the Eternal City. Also, Laura discovers that the Life magazine photographer sold the nude photos he took of her to a gallery, where they are on display.

The X-Factor (8pm, Fox) - The winner is crowned in the first season finale.

Disney Prep & Landing (8pm, ABC) - A veteran elf (voice of Dave Foley) is passed over for a promotion and instead gets paired with an eager rookie. The two encounter a violent snowstorm on Christmas Eve, making their job more challenging. "Prep & Landing 2" follows at 8:30, and "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown" airs at 9.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (9pm, ABC Family) - A classic. Family man Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is determined to stay home and provide a warm, fun-filled Christmas for his family. But things don't go exactly as planned.

Braxton Family Values (9pm, We) - Toni needs surgery, so the family gathers around her.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - NBC is burning off another new episode while they think no one is watching. While, I'm watching. Tonight Jane and Evrard investigate a murder in Chinatown that occurred during a game of mahjongg. Also, Reg shares a secret about Jane with Matt.

The League (10pm, FX) - Two new episodes close out Season 3 tonight. In the first episode, Kevin and Jenny bet on the playoffs and Taco wants Ruxin to get more invovled with Taco Corp. In the second, Taco teams up with the Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte for the Shiva and Sacko Bowls.

Charlie Brown Christmas (8pm, ABC) - If you missed it last week, the 1965 animated classic is on again.

The Year with Katie Couric (9pm, ABC) - The prize for first year-end review of the end of the year goes to Katie Couric! Produced in conjunction with People magazine, topics range from the world's economic difficulties to the killing of Osama bin Laden to the Kardashians.

Selling Spelling Manor (9pm, HGTV) - Candy Spelling, widow of TV producer Aaron Spelling, leads of a tour of her 56,500-square-foot California mansion, which she sold this summer for $85 million (she was asking $150 million). Spelling downsized to a nice condo.  

Burn Notice (10pm, USA) - In the Season 5 finale, Michael receives his biggest CIA mission yet just as Anson's plans kick into high gear.

The Mentalist (10pm, CBS) - Jane almost drowns while investigating a fireman's murder, and he loses his memory, which reverts him back to his old con man personality.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - What's this?! An unaired "Prime Suspect"?! Yes, please! Jane investigates the death of a Jewish diamond dealer, and Matt surprises Jane with a celebration after he receives a big job.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (8pm, ABC) - I've said this before. I consider "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" to be a documentary on the origin of Santa Claus. Required watching if you haven't already seen it.

Community (8pm, NBC) - Jeff and Shirley join forces to take on arrogant classmates in a game of foosball. Elsewhere, Annie doesn't come clean after she accidentally breaks Abed's new DVD, and the lie quickly snowballs when Abed launches a search to find the culprit.

CMA Country Christmas (9pm, ABC) - Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles returns as host of this special featuring traditional songs and memories of holiday experiences. Scheduled performances include Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Darius Rucker  and . . .  Scotty McCreery! Scotty will sing "The First Noel."

Keep a Child Alive with Alicia Keys (9pm, Showtime) - Alicia Keys guides five American contest winners on a tour of South Africa, where they visit Keep a Child Alive-funded sites in Johannesburg and Durban.

Bones (9pm, Fox) - Human remains found in mail at a dead-letter office are linked to a local retail center, where a group of employees are recent lottery winners. Also, Booth gets surprising news from his grandfather (Ralph Waite).

Whitney (9:30pm, NBC) - Lily prepares for her wedding and enlists maid-of-honor Whitney to plan an engagement bash. But all the party-planning stress causes sleepless nights for a frazzled Whitney, so she visits a therapist (Chelsea Handler) for advice.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - Duffy attempts to give a hit-and-run case to Jane when he thinks it can't be solved, and the clues in a murder case lead Jane and Evrard to a porn king.

Regis Philbin: The Morning Maestro (8pm, ABC) - In a special edition of "20/20," Katie Couric profiles Regis Philbin, who retires tomorrow as cohost of "Live with Regis and Kelly" after 28 years on the show. Things to look forward to: Regis takes Katie to the Bronx neighborhood where he grew up, including a special ceremony at Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School, and the two have snacks at Conti's Bakery with Regis' childhood pal, Freakin' Finelli. No more Regis in the morning? Oh, the pain!!

Community (8pm, NBC) - Dean Pelton directs a commercial starring the study group and a collection of the school's most colorful characters. Even better, Abed shoots a behind-the-scenes documentary of the entire affair.

Private Practice (9pm, ABC) - In a special 2-hour chunk of "Private Practice," Amelia's colleagues stage an intervention when she returns home from a drug binge, and Pete and Violet's marriage reaches a tipping point.

Bones (9pm, Fox) - A toy company CEO (Morgan Fairchild) grants Booth and Sweets access to its top-secret lab after the remains of a female executive are discovered in a shrink-wrapped doll.

Whitney (9:30pm, NBC) - Whitney and Alex attempt to adopt a dog, but have problems with the dog shelter owner, who is played by comedian Lisa Lampanelli.  

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - Jane and Reg investigate the murders of a young girl's parents, whose bodies were found in a hotel room.

The Vampire Diaries (8pm, CW) - Rebekah opens up to Elena on the night of the homecoming dance. Also, Klaus puts his latest plan into action, but Damon enters into a dangerous partnership to stop him. My Morning Jacket perform.

Parks and Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Leslie hosts a Model United Nations at a Pawnee high school. Also, Ron searches for a replacement for Tom (Aziz Ansari, right) and Chris seeks Ann's advice on love after a date cancels on him.

Person of Interest (9pm, CBS) - Finch and Reese are puzzled when the machine turns up a deceased person of interest. Also, Finch reveals more about the machine's origin.

Bones (9pm, Fox) - A new squintern (Luke Kleintank) makes an immediate contribution to a case involving a death of a competitive eater, whose remains are indentified before a premiere event, but his delinquent past makes his welcome to the Jeffersonian a rude one. Meanwhile, Brennan's announcement about her baby irks Booth, and it challenges them to reconsider each otehr's perspective.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - Jane and Calderon investigate the death of a boy at an upscale preschool, and Rivera asks Duffy to accompany her on a robbery case.

Burn Notice (10pm, USA) - Michael's childhood friend is killed in a gang dispute, so Michael teams up with the victim's brother to exact revenge on the gang.

The Vampire Diaries (8pm, CW) - Elena and Rebekah engage in a power struggle, until Rebekah reveals her family's ancient secrets and violent past with Klaus.

Parks and Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - A local group predicts the end of the world is near, so Tom decides to throw a huge party and April helps Andy check items off his "bucket list."

Bones (9pm, Fox) - In the Season 7 premiere, the team investigate the death of a woman with a history of amnesia, disappearances and head trauma, and whose corpse is found in a shallow grave. Meanwhile, Booth and a pregnant Brennan discuss their living arrangements once the baby is born.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - George's mother (Debra Monk) returns to Seattle Grace after undergoing a botched surgery at another hospital, and the doctors reminisce about their late colleague.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - Duffy attempts to give a hit-and-run case to Jane when he thinks it can't be solved, and the clues in the case lead Jane and Evrard to a porn king.

Burn Notice (10pm, USA) - In the midseason premiere, Michael and Fiona plan to abduct a hacker in Puerto Rico to obtain his software, but the man has several other enemies to contend with.

The Mentalist (10pm, CBS) - A serial killer case hits close to home for Jane when he meets a blogger obsessed with the killer and who has devoted his life to finding the person.

The League (10:30pm, FX) - Jenny forgets a special anniversary she shares with Kevin, and Taco sets up an offline social network he calls My Face.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (8pm, ABC) - In this 1966 classic, the Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween with Linus hoping he'll be visited by The Great Pumpkin.

Community (8pm, NBC) - Britta fears someone in the group is a sociopath after her anonymous personality test turns up with unsettling results. In order to find out who's disturbed, she and Jeff persuade the gang to tell horror stories.

Parks and Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Andy and April host a Halloween party at their house and Tom emcees an event for Leslie's campaign.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - In the Season 9 finale, the final designers frantically ready their collections in a bid to be the best at Fashion Week. Designer L'Wren Scott is the guest judge.

The Secret Circle (9pm, CW) - Cassie throws a Halloween party, but it takes a dangerous turn when some uninvited guests who have their sights set on the circle show up.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - As Jane investigates the murder of a young woman whose body was found in the park, Duffy and Evrard search for the stepfather of the murder victim.

The Mentalist (10pm, CBS) - A police chief is murdered in a resort town, and the case leads Lisbon to reunite with her brother, a bounty hunter who's searching for a bail-jumper.

The Vampire Diaries (8pm, CW) - A high school prank night turns deadly when uninvited guests arrive. Meanwhile, Damon tries to get Jeremy to use his ghostly connection to help defeat Klaus, who is tightening his grip on Stefan and using him for increasingly dangerous purposes.

Big Bang Theory (8pm, CBS) - Leonard and Sheldon attend a party at the home of Sheldon's nemesis, Wil Wheaton, who appears in a cameo along with Brent Spiner.

Parks & Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Ron takes his boys-only troop of Pawnee Rangers into the wild, prompting Leslie to take her group of Pawnee Goddesses on a weekend adventure.

The Office (9pm, NBC) - Andy tries to impress Robert California by throwing a garden party at the Schrute Farms. Andy's parents (Stephen Collins and Dee Wallace) and brother (Josh Groban) attend, which makes Andy feel awkward.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The designers must create a small collection that demonstrates their overall fashion vision. Actress Zoe Saldana is the guest judge.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - Jackson's mother (Debbie Allen) plays a renowned surgeon who arrives at Seattle Grace to perform a groundbreaking transplant.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - Jane suspects the wife in a stockbroker's murder, turns to hypnotism to help her quit smoking. Also, Matt is upset that his ex-wife doesn't want Jane at their son's birthday party.

*NOTE: Due to baseball, last night's "X-Factor" will air tonight, and tonight's "X-Factor" will air on Sunday. Or something like that. Just consider the Fox schedule in flux until the World Series ends and take anything you see here about Fox with a grain of salt.

Parks & Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Leslie's book about Pawnee comes out just in time for her campaign, and Ann tries to bond with Ron and April.

George Harrison: Living in the Material World (9pm, HBO) - The conclusion of Martin Scorsese's expansive profile of George Harrison explores the breakup of the Beatles, his burgeoning solo career, the concert for Bangladesh, his association with Monty Python, the Traveling Wilburys, and his death from cancer. Listen to Scorsese tell why he made the film on Harrison.

The Office (9pm, NBC) - The warehouse employees all win the lottery and quit, prompting the office workers to dream about living lives of luxury while searching for new warehouse staff.

Person of Interest (9pm, CBS) - Reese joins a gang of thieves to infiltrate a crime ring.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - A stampede at a comic book convention leads to an array of colorful characters in the ER.

Project Runway (9pm, Lifetime) - The designers create fashions inspired by exotic birds. Fashion figure Francisco Costa is the guest judge.

Prime Suspect (10pm, NBC) - Jane's father's bar is robbed while she's helping out there, and Jane gives the female cop (Elizabeth Rodriguez) investigating the robbery the cold shoulder. Also, Calderon and Jane are assigned to the murder of a woman found in a dumpster.