NFL Playoffs - We usually leave the sports programming to the sports pages, but these games are big. At 3pm on Fox, the NFC Championship game pits the Bears vs. the Packers. Then at 6:30pm on CBS, the AFC game has the Jets vs. the Steelers. That means a lot of repeats on the broadcast networks tonight.

The Simpsons/Bob's Burgers/etc (8pm, Fox) - Except on Fox, where they hope you'll stick around for new episodes after the NFC game. On "The Simpsons," Homer learns about parenting from a 1980s sitcom. James Lipton and David Mamet have voice cameos. On "Bob's Burgers," a documentary filmmaker tries to make a statement by leaving a live cow outside the burger joint, but Bob treats the cow like part of the family. "Family Guy" and "Cleveland Show" are also new.

Downton Abbey (9pm, UNC-TV) - I find myself waiting all week for the next installment in this excellent Masterpiece Theatre series. Tonight, in part 3 of 4, the rivalry between Mary and Edith reaches a fever pitch, and Thomas and O'Brien plot against poor Mr. Bates while Anna's (and my) fondness for him grows.

Big Love (9pm, HBO) - Now that his private life is public, Bill tries to bring more polygamists into the open. Ellen Burstyn guest stars.

Californication (9pm, Showtime) - Hank is pleasantly surprised when Karen invites him to stay with her following his accidental overdose, and Becca is invited to join a band. "Episodes" is after this at 9:30.

Shameless (10pm, Showtime) - The family must come up with a plan when the feds come searching for "Aunt Ginger," whose social security checks are getting cashed in town despite the fact that she supposedly lives in another state. Also, Ian angers the brothers of a girl whose advances he rejects.

There's a new addition to Fox's "Animation Domination" block, and while it is about an oddball working-class family and does have some crude low humor, "Bob's Burgers" (8:30 tonight) has a different feel than the "The Simpsons" and all the Seth MacFarlane stuff that surrounds it.

Deadpan is the word I'm going for; low-key works too. And while not fall-down hilarious "Bob's Burgers" has enough quirkiness, smarts and slow-burn lines to say it has the potential to get better and better.

Tonight's episode introduces Bob (voiced by H. Jon Benjamin) and his family on the event of the grand re-re-reopening of their burger joint. (You can tell by the all the re's that Bob is both hapless and perhaps, not the best businessman.)

Amazing Race (8pm, CBS) - The final three teams race to the finish line to claim the $1 million top prize.

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - After Homer is jailed on New Year's Eve for bribery, he agrees to go undercover as an informant against mobster Fat Tony (voiced by Joe Mantegna) to reduce his sentence. Jon Hamm does the voice of the FBI investigator.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - In the fifth-season finale, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) smells a trap being set for him and Lumen (Julia Stiles, left) and pulls out all the stops in an effort to avoid getting caught in it. Elsewhere, personal feelings get in the way of Debra's investigation into the Barrel Girls, and Quinn gets in a bind from which only Dexter can extricate him.

Wishful Drinking (9pm, HBO) - Carrie Fisher's autobigraphical stage production chronicles her life in and out of show business as the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. Here's our review.

Hot in Cleveland (9pm, TV Land) - Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, and Wendie Malick look back at the best moments (and bloopers) of their inaugural season. They also preview Season 2, which begins in January.

Marry Me (9pm, Lifetime) - In part one of a two-part movie, a social worker (Lucy Liu) with aspirations of a fairy-tale romance is torn between three suitors, all of whom propose to her. Steven Pasquale and Bobby Cannavale also star. Adrienne reviews it.

Sarah Palin's Alaska (9pm, TLC) - Palin takes fellow reality star Kate Gosselin and her brood on a camping trip.

Brothers & Sisters (10pm, ABC) - The Walkers are without their matriarch for Christmas when Nora takes off for a last-minute vacation with Karl. Meanwhile, Saul runs into a former lover (Richard Chamberlain).

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - An edgy, dysfunctional Christmas with the Simpsons features some disturbing twists. Martha Stewart has a voice cameo and Katy Perry appears in a live-action segment with puppets of the Simpsons.

On Strike for Christmas (8pm, Lifetime) - Daphne Zuniga stars in this story about a group of wives who go on strike in the days leading up to Christmas beacuse they cannot get their families to participate in holiday preparations. David Sutcliffe and Julia Duffy also star.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - In the first season finale, Nucky (Steve Buscemi, left) wonders how election day will change Atlantic City, while Johnny Torrio tries to play peacemaker for two bitter rivals. Don't forget to enter our contest to win a copy of Nelson Johnson's book, which was the inspiration for the HBO series.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - Someone outside the department is showing a vested interest in Dexter and Lumen's clandestine activities, forcing Dexter to engage in his own special kind of damage control.

The Walking Dead (10pm, AMC) - In the Season 1 finale, a strange doctor allows Rick and the group access to the CDC facilities in Atlanta, but everything is not as rosy as it seems there

The Hasselhoffs (10pm, A&E) - In the opener of a new series following the life of David Hasselhoff and his two daughters, Taylor and Hayley, the Hoff visits Taylor in Arizona to persuade her to stay in school, and Hayley gets a role on a TV series. Another episode airs at 10:30pm.

Bama Belles (10pm, TLC) - Following the Sarah Palin reality show tonight is a new series following the activities of a group of women residing in rural Dothan, Alabama.

BAFTA/Los Angeles Awards (8pm, TV Guide Network) - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts will televise for the first time in the U.S. Betty White will receive the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy.

Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - The 21st Treehouse of Horror episode (which didn't run last Sunday on Halloween?!) includes three haunting tales, including one in which Lisa falls for a vampire (voiced by Daniel Radcliffe) and another in which Marge and Homer's romantic second honeymoon is spoiled by a castaway (voiced by Hugh Laurie).

Sherlock (9pm, UNC-TV) - The final installment this season finds Holmes challenged by a deranged bomber who straps his devices onto innocent people before having them call the detective with a series of difficult mysteries to solve in order to gain their freedom. Mysteries include a 20-year-old murder and a case involving a lost painting worth millions of pounds.

Boardwalk Empire (9pm, HBO) - Nucky wields his influence at the National Republican Convention in Chicago, where he asks an old acquaintance to help him with a sudden crisis in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Van Alden bristles at his wife's request for an unorthodox procedure.

Keep reading for info on "Dexter," "Luther," "Walking Dead," "Eastbound & Down," and more.

Halloween has passed which means it's time for The Simpsons' 21st annual "Treehouse of Horror" (Fox, 8 tonight).

This year, the animated series presents three shorts based on movies. The first is about Marge's effort to get Bart and Milhouse away from violent video games by encouraging them to play a good old-fashioned board game.

When they choose one with Satan in the title (because it must be good if Satan is in the title), they end get sucked into an alternative universe where board games come to life.

Last night's "couch gag" intro to "The Simpsons" was out of the ordinary, to say the least. The provocative intro was created by Banksy, a British street artist and social activist, and depicted people in a sweatshop producing "Simpsons" merchandise. It's a little bit horrifying, especially for a cartoon. 

60 Minutes (7:30pm, CBS) - The 43rd season begins with a report by Lara Logan on the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan and an interview with New Orleans Saint quarterback Drew Brees.

Amazing Race (8:30pm, CBS) - The 17th season begins in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with 11 teams flying to London.

Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - The 22nd-season premiere features cast members from "Glee" and "Flight of the Conchords" as Lisa attends a performing arts camp. Also returning tonight are "The Cleveland Show" (featuring the voice of Kanye West) and "Family Guy" (featuring James Woods and Ashley Tisdale).

Desperate Housewives (9pm, ABC) - For Season 7, Vanessa Williams joins the cast as Lynette's rich friend Renee Perry. Also, Paul Young returns to Wisteria Lane  after his release from prison, and he and his new wife move into Susan's house. Meanwhile, Susan is offered a job in the apartment building where she and Mike now live, and the newly single Bree is tempted by her handyman, played by Brian Austin Green.

Dexter (9pm, Showtime) - In Season 5, Dexter must deal with the aftermath of Rita's murder, making a decision that will impact many of those in his circle. Quinn concludes that Rita's death doesn't match Trinity's MO, and steps up to help Debra in a time of trouble. Here's our review of tonight's premiere.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - The new season starts with the CEO of Choice Hotels International taking on various jobs within his company.

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Lost: The Final Journey (7pm, ABC) - A special two-hour retrospective of the whole series, but with emphasis on this current, final season. They'll show behind-the-scenes footage of the 2004 pilot and also have interviews with past and present cast members.

Brooks & Dunn: The Last Rodeo (8pm, CBS) - A tribute concert for the popular country duo who have ended their partnership. Performers include Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, George Strait, and Carrie Underwood.

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - The 21st season finale features all the judges on "American Idol" in an episode in which Moe the bartender makes a bid to join their panel. "Cleveland Show" and "Family Guy" also have finales tonight.

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Winter Olympics (NBC) - Today it's speed skating, the luge (maybe), figure skating, and more.

Amazing Race 16 (8pm, CBS) - A new season starts and guess who's competing? Our favorite "Big Brother" contestant ever, Jordan from Charlotte! Jordan actually *won* "Big Brother" last season, and is competing on "Amazing Race" with her sorta (at least at one time) boyfriend Jeff, who was also on "Big Brother." The Jordan and Jeff team are reason enough to watch "Amazing Race," so tune in and cheer them on. Tonight's action begins in Los Angeles and moves to Chile.

The Simpsons (8pm, Fox) - Marge and Homer take up curling and join a team which is involved with Winter Olympic trials. Bob Costas has a cameo as himself.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (9pm, ABC) - Tyler Perry shows up to help build a home for a deserving family from Maryland.

Undercover Boss (9pm, CBS) - We liked the debut of this reality series, with the CEO of Waste Management. Tonight should be even better as the CEO of Hooters goes undercover at some of his restaurants and discovers some pretty heinous abuses of power. Reindeer games? If someone doesn't get fired, I'm never watching this show again. 

How to Make it in America (10pm, HBO) - The debut of a new HBO comedy series about a group of entrepreneurs in Brooklyn who hustle their way to prosperity by selling their own brand of designer jeans. It stars Bryan Greenberg (from "October Road") and Victor Rasuk. Think "Entourage." In the first episode, the guys sell knock-off designer leather jackets to pay off a debt.