Chuck (8pm, NBC) - A Thanksgiving-leftovers dinner is stuffed with complications for Chuck when his mother (Linda Hamilton) shows up with a guest (Timothy Dalton). At Buy More, Morgan gears up for the busiest shopping day of the year while Jeff and Lester launch their latest scheme. Also, Ellie continues to uncover family clues left behind by her father.
Lie to Me (9pm, Fox) - A terminally ill restaurateur (John Amos) hires Cal to track down his murdered daughter's killer. She had been first in line to inherit her father's successful restaurant chain, and Cal discovers that this fact could have something to do with her death.
Unanswered Prayers (9pm, Lifetime) - A happily married father (Eric Close) is confronted with a life-altering decision when his high-school crush (Madchen Amick) returns to town. Garth Brooks is the executive producer of the film, which is based on lyrics from his hit song of the same title.
In Treatment (9pm, Showtime) - Paul is alarmed by Sunil's unpredictable behavior at home, and Frances leans on Paul for support as her sister's health deteriorates.
Restrepo (9pm, National Geographic Channel) - Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington visit Afghanistan's Korengal Valley to spend a year with the Second Platoon, a besieged squadron that dubbed their stronghold Outpost Restrepo in honor of their fallen comrade, PFC Juan Restrepo. An Al Quaeda and Taliban stronghold, Korengal Valley sees some of the fiercest fighting in the country. More information at the movie's website.
CMA Country Christmas (10pm, ABC) - Country performers Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, and others sing with members of their families and share holiday traditions.
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