The Librarians, on TNT
The team sets out to save Santa in this new episode. When the Serpent Brotherhood targets St. Nick, the Librarians set out to rescue him and accomplish the true, secret meaning of Christmas. Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth and John Kim star.
A 'Haven' for Shatner: Beloved actor is headed to Syfy
William Shatner will guest star in “Haven”
New Releases for the week of December 21 - 27
The Good Lie
During the civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, the lives of Theo (Oguns) and his siblings are dramatically altered. When their village is destroyed and their parents are killed by the northern militia, the orphans, known as "The Lost Boys," are forced to travel hundreds of miles on foot to safety. Thirteen years after trekking to a Kenyan refugee camp, a group of these survivors, now adults, are given the opportunity to start a new life in America. They’re met in the airport by Carrie Davis (Witherspoon), an employment agency counselor enlisted to help them find jobs. Seeing that they need a lot more help navigating 20th-century America, Carrie goes to great lengths to help them stay together and rebuild their shattered lives.
Director: Philippe Falardeau. Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Femi Oguns, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, Corey Stoll, Kuoth Wiel, Sarah Baker, Lindsey Garrett. 2014. 110 min. Drama.
Pride
In the summer of 1984 in the U.K., Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike. A group of gay and lesbian activists gets together to raise money for the miners’ families, but the union appears to be embarrassed to receive their support. Undeterred, they strike out for a Welsh mining village to deliver the donation in person, beginning the surprising partnership between two communities that at first seem to be worlds apart.
Director: Matthew Warchus. Stars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Paddy Considine, Dominic West, Andrew Scott, George MacKay, Joseph Gilgun, Ben Schnetzer, Abram Rooney, Jim McManus, Matthew Flynn, Faye Marsay, Freddie Fox. 2014. 120 min. Comedy.
Wings: Sky Force Heroes
A swollen-headed firefighter named Ace (Duhamel) carries out a reckless solo mission, resisting his colonel’s (Skerritt) orders and endangering himself and his team. He is then forced to resign to the coal mines after the incident, but when a fire breaks out in the mines, Ace discovers an opportunity to redeem himself and prove that he was destined to be a hero.
Directors: Tony Tang, Mychal Simka. Stars: Josh Duhamel, Hilary Duff, Rob Schneider, Jesse McCartney, Tom Skerritt, Dallas Lovato, Russell Peters. 2014. 84 min. Animation.
Recaps for the week of December 15 - 19
Rena Sofer and Scott Clifton as seen in “The Bold and the Beautiful”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bill pressures Quinn to make amends for her transgressions against his family, while Deacon comes to her rescue right when she most needs it. Rick stuns everyone by supporting Eric's idea that Ridge and Caroline should team up for the next collection. Maya receives a generous early Christmas gift as she and Rick put the next phase of their plan for complete domination in motion. Rick works to convince everyone of his dedication to his marriage, but he has trouble fending Caroline off in the bedroom while also keeping up the charade that he's still devoted to her. Meanwhile, Bill confesses a past mistake to Katie and presents her with an alternative when he becomes aware of her and Ridge's relationship status. Later, Ivy confronts Rick over what she saw the night before, but he warns her to keep quiet. At the same time, Maya feels the need to tell someone what's going on, and she confides her secret to a friend.
Days of Our Lives
Aiden furiously issues a threat to Bree, while Hope receives a serious warning about the new man in her life. After Will comes face-to-face with his husband's past, Sonny confronts Will about the true reason he returned to Salem. Serena asks Eric out on a date. Nicole is taken aback when she sees them together and later receives some sage advice from Marlena. After Brady defends her against Anne and Theresa, Melanie accuses Theresa of trying to entrap Brady with a pregnancy scare. Meanwhile, Eve uses Shane's condition to her advantage. Victor and Clyde have a major blowout, while Paige shares some upsetting news with JJ. Will grills Paul in regards to his love life. An enraged Eric catches Nicole researching Serena, while Serena presses Melanie for dirt on Nicole. Nicole lets Daniel know that she wants to start dating again.
General Hospital
Sonny and Julian are each offered mob deals. While Sonny brings Shawn up to speed and enlists his help, Julian is shocked by some new information. An array of tests are run on Ava's baby to make sure she's alright after having been kidnapped at birth. Franco is confronted by an angry Carly, and later, he and Nina learn of the consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, Maxie receives some promising news after she learns the verdict of her custody hearing. Patrick implores Sam for forgiveness, while Elizabeth has a warning for her. Sabrina offers her apologies to Ava, while Michael moves forward with a harsh action. Olivia opens up to Ned a little more. Morgan is comforted by Kiki, while Jake suffers serious doubts about his actions.
The Young and the Restless
Victor has a meeting with Ashley, during which he offers her a job at Newman-Chancellor. Devon gives Hilary a key to a private hotel suite after he tells her he had a dream about her. Things get tense when Nick finds David Sherman at Sharon's, and Faith becomes upset at her fighting parents. Later, Sharon pleads for Noah's help to prevent the custody battle from becoming a war. Victoria asks Stitch out on a date. Meanwhile, Chelsea admits to Anita that she can't stop Billy if he wants to be with Victoria. Michael shares with Lauren his concern that telling Fen about his cancer will ruin everything. Though Sage thinks Adam should steer clear of Genoa City for a while, a furious Adam insists there's another option besides changing his identity and living a lie.
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, on ABC
Hoping his canine pal can help him get into the Christmas spirit, Rerun turns to Snoopy in this animated special. Unfortunately, Snoopy has other plans, so Rerun decides to invite Snoopy's brother Spike for a visit, with hilarious results.
The Amazing Race, on CBS
The final leg of the race brings heartbreak for some as the remaining teams scramble to reach the last destination in this season finale. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, this acclaimed series follows contestants as they race around the world in the hopes of winning $1 million.
Q: I miss Emily Prentiss on "Criminal Minds." What's the actress been up to since?
Not a lot, to be honest, but that's about to change.
Paget Brewster, who played Prentiss for six years on "Criminal Minds," has been doing a lot of voice work and small roles since leaving the hit crime show in 2012 at the end of its seventh season.
She's done voice work on series such as "American Dad!," "Dan Vs." and "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law," as well as brief arcs and guest spots on shows such as "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Modern Family."
The Taste, on ABC
More scrumptious fare is on the menu as the aspiring chefs show off their culinary skills in a holiday-themed edition. An all-star team of chefs train the contestants as they prepare dishes that will later be judged in a blind taste test.
A final act: CBS' 'The Mentalist' to end series after seven seasons
Simon Baker stars in “The Mentalist”
As with all good things, CBS's "The Mentalist" is coming to an end. After a successful six-season run, the network announced it would renew the show for one final season, which premiered back in November, spanning 13 episodes. Be sure to catch an all-new episode from the seventh and final season of the popular police procedural on Sunday, Dec. 21, on CBS.
Survivor: San Juan Del Sur: Blood vs. Water, on CBS
A tumultuous 29th season comes to a close as the finalists face their last challenges and tribal council in this finale. After the winner is crowned, Jeff Probst will host a reunion special in which this season’s contestants dish about their experiences.
