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The Great Christmas Light Fight, on ABC

Families from across America deck the halls to the extreme as they try to win $50,000 in a holiday decorating contest like no other. Michael Moloney and Sabrina Soto return as hosts and judges to determine which family deserves the ultimate Christmas gift.

Michael Moloney hosts "The Great Christmas Light Fight"
Michael Moloney hosts "The Great Christmas Light Fight"

The Simpsons, on Fox

Homer really gets into the Christmas spirit, but it’s the wrong kind in this new holiday episode. Angry that Homer has been out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells him not to come home and he ends up wandering the lonely streets of Springfield.

Bart Simpson in "The Simpsons"
Bart Simpson in "The Simpsons"

Christmas with Kelis: Music superstar is no kitchen slouch

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Kelis Rogers as seen in “Holiday Feast with Kelis”

Kelis Rogers as seen in “Holiday Feast with Kelis”

Celebrity chefs. Boy, do we ever love celebrity chefs. They're all over television these days. There's Gordon Ramsay on Fox ("MasterChef Junior," "Hell's Kitchen") and Anthony Bourdain on ABC and Esquire ("The Taste," "The Getaway"), to name just two of them, and that's not even considering how many can be found on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel.

Late Laughs for the week of December 7 - 13, 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon

Both President Obama and former president George W. Bush were interviewed on “Face The Nation” over the weekend. And during his interview, Bush said that there's actually a 50 percent chance his brother Jeb will run for president in 2016. Then he said, "But there's an 80 percent chance he won't."

 

New Releases for the week of December 7 - 13

Guardians of the Galaxy

When impetuous American pilot Peter Quill (Pratt) steals a mysterious orb from the far reaches of space, he finds himself the target of a relentless bounty hunt led by the villainous Ronan the Accuser (Pace). To keep himself out of Ronan’s clutches, Quill is forced into a delicate alliance with a band of misfits that includes the deadly assassin Gamora (Saldana), the huge and vengeful Drax the Destroyer (Bautista), the tree-like Groot (Diesel) and the mercenary raccoon, Rocket (Cooper). With the knowledge of the danger the orb poses to the universe, Quill and his motley crew must stand together for their most important battle yet, or face certain doom.

Director: James Gunn. Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Benicio Del Toro. 2014. 121 min. Action.

 

I Origins

Ian Gray (Pitt) is a young molecular biologist whose studies are centered on the evolution of the human eye. At a party one day, he finds himself captivated by the eyes of a masked woman, Sofi (Bergès-Frisbey), and the two fall in love, despite their clashing beliefs of science versus spirituality. Years later, an astounding discovery in the lab leads Ian on a journey to India in search of a little girl whose iris pattern is an exact match to Sofi’s.

Director: Mike Cahill. Stars: Michael Pitt, Brit Marling, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Steven Yeun, Dorien Makhloghi, Charles W. Gray. 2014. 106 min. Drama.

 

Dolphin Tale 2

Several years after Sawyer Nelson (Gamble) and the team at Clearwater Marine Hospital saved Winter the dolphin’s life with a prosthetic tail, a new problem arises. The only poolmate Winter has ever had, her surrogate mother, Panama, has died, and USDA regulations state that dolphins’ social behaviors require that they not be housed alone. With one month to remedy the situation, the team is desperate to find a suitable poolmate for Winter, or else they’ll lose her to another aquarium.

Director: Charles Martin Smith. Stars: Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Austin Highsmith, Morgan Freeman, Bethany Hamilton. 2014. 107 min. Family.

Biblical television: A Genesis story comes to Lifetime

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Minnie Driver stars in “The Red Tent”

Minnie Driver stars in “The Red Tent”

Biblical television: It turns out that films based on the Bible can find an audience after all.

In 1965, "The Greatest Story Ever Told," a big-budget Max von Sydow Hollywood epic that told the story of Jesus, royally flopped at the box office, casting a funding chill over Bible-based entertainment.

48 Hours, on CBS

A team of seasoned correspondents delves into real-life stories and baffling mysteries in back-to-back episodes. Established in 1988, the long-running news magazine has earned more than 20 Emmy awards and two prestigious Peabody Awards.

Correspondents for "48 Hours"
Correspondents for "48 Hours"

Recaps for the week of December 1 - 5

Author: 
Andrew Sawyer / TV Media
Bryton James and Kristoff St. John as seen in “The Young and the Restless”

Bryton James and Kristoff St. John as seen in “The Young and the Restless”

The Bold and the Beautiful

Hope confesses to Eric how difficult it was for her to be in Amsterdam with Liam and Ivy. Meanwhile, Wyatt seeks information from Liam about how things went with Ivy during the rest of their trip under the guise of a brotherly visit. Deacon warns Quinn not to crash Hope's baby shower when she becomes determined to be a part of the festivities despite being expressly not invited. Quinn shows up anyway and gets a reality check when she overhears what people think about her being there. Tensions escalate at the party between Caroline and Maya when the subject of Rick comes up, while Liam and Hope express their genuine gratitude that they've both found happiness. Liam blasts Deacon for being involved with a woman who has caused so much suffering for Hope. Wyatt turns to Bill for help when he worries that Quinn will cause problems in his marriage, but has second thoughts when Bill sets a scheme against Quinn in motion. Ivy and Hope are able to put aside their differences when they realize that they will always be in each other's lives no matter what.

Days of Our Lives

Sonny hears from Will at last, but their conversation doesn't go well. Later, Adrienne tells Sonny she knows his secret and gives him some advice. Melanie warns Abigail about Chad when his true intentions become clear. Jordan gets a huge shock when she shows up at Clyde's hotel room to confront him, and they get into a heated argument. Later, Ben demands answers from Clyde about his deception. Hope is thrown for a loop when she learns something interesting about Aiden's past. JJ tells Paige they must keep their relationship a secret, while Eve turns to Theresa for help in keeping the young lovers apart. Nicole tries to clear things up with Eric. Melanie panics when Daniel tells her about a mysterious phone call he received.

General Hospital

Tracy is met with a visitor she was not expecting. Julian finally reveals the truth to Jordan, while Silas and Ava have a confrontation. Dante and Anna receive new information in regards to Luke. Ned and Alexis just can't see eye-to-eye, and later, Alexis must break some difficult news to Molly. After being issued a threat by Madeline, Obrecht is caught off guard when she runs into someone unexpected. Franco lets his guard down, while Nikolas is floored by a discovery he makes. Elizabeth calls Anna out in regards to an encounter. Patrick makes a heartfelt confession, while Jake finds himself in a sticky situation. Sonny runs into a mortal enemy. Sabrina makes an apology to Michael.

The Young and the Restless

Summer threatens to kick Sharon out of the Tack House when she arrives looking for Nick. The two exchange barbs, and later, Summer expresses her concern about Nick to Avery. Joe admonishes Michael for not being on the up-and-up about the public opposition to his real estate project. Stitch tells Chelsea that he worries he will lose Victoria to Billy, but Chelsea urges him to have faith. Later, Victoria, Billy and Stitch all gather to find out the results of the paternity test. Kelly wonders whether or not she was just a placeholder for Phyllis in Jack's eyes when she overhears his conversation with Abby. Hilary attempts to set Devon up with her co-worker, Gwen. Meanwhile, Billy isn't happy when Phyllis tells him she wants her old job back at Jabot. As Sage learns more and more about Adam's past, she warns him not to blow their deal.

Something Borrowed, Something New, on TLC

Kelly Nishimoto and Sam Saboura come to the rescue of brides trying to decide what to wear on their wedding days. The brides are faced with a choice between a cherished family gown and a brand new dress of their dreams.

Kelly Nishimoto and Sam Saboura co-host "Something Borrowed, Something New"
Kelly Nishimoto and Sam Saboura co-host "Something Borrowed, Something New"

Q: I love the outfits Lucy Liu wears on "Elementary." How can I find out where she gets them?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

As glamorous as Lucy Liu's Dr. Watson may look, "Elementary's" costume designer Rebecca Hofherr said that her goal was to make her look relatable.

"My inspiration for Watson came from New York City working women," Hofherr told the fashion website Possessionista.com.

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