Winterbloom 6 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) WUMB Member Concert with Winterbloom.
World Café 7 p.m. WUMB-FM (91.9) The Lovell Sisters bring their fusion of bluegrass, country, and folk to the Cafe.
Good Morning America at 7 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9.
Today at 7 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10; 10 a.m. on Ch. 7. Barry Manilow performs. Also: fighting the flu at home; table decor for holiday entertaining.
Wendy Williams Show at 8 a.m. on BET. Mario Lopez; chef Katie Lee.
Better at 9 a.m. on Ch. 64.
Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. on COM. Newsweek Iran correspondent Maziar Bahari, co-editor of “Transit Tehran: Young Iran and Its Inspirations.’’
Dr. Oz Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 25. The concept of normalcy; esophageal cancer. Also: Jimmy Kimmel poses a celebrity question; Tim Gunn helps a woman transform emotionally.
Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9; 3 p.m. on Ch. 10. Marisa Miller. Also: Adam Lambert performs.
Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 6; 10 a.m. on Ch. 25. Rachel Maddow makes a dessert. Also: a trip to a craft fair; how to turn a home into a winter wonderland.
Rachael Ray at 9 a.m. on Ch. 4; 2 p.m. on Ch. 10. Mo’Nique; animal expert Jarod Miller, who’s joined by some of the world’s ugliest animals.
Regis and Kelly at 9 a.m. on Ch. 7; 10 a.m. on Ch. 10. Cheryl Hines; Howie Mandel (guest cohost).
Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Ch. 56. Out-of-control teens are discussed.
Colbert Report at 9:30 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m. on COM. Filmmaker Cevin D. Soling (“The War on Kids’’).
Bonnie Hunt Show at 10 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9. Sea Wolf.
Maury at 10 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64. Unromantic moments from past shows are featured.
Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64. A gal finds a guy playing miniature golf (but his girlfriend objects); a pregnant gal doesn’t know who the dad is; a gal must choose between two guys.
The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Steven Seagal. Also: Rod Stewart performs.
Today at 11 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Barry Manilow performs.
Maury at noon on Ch. 56. DNA tests determine paternity.
The Doctors at 2 p.m. on Ch. 7; 4 p.m. on Ch. 64. Segments on identifying what a baby’s cry means, reasons for low temperatures in babies, and the value of having the father present for a baby’s birth. Also: health benefits of honey; a lip-reshaping procedure.
Wendy Williams Show at 2 p.m. on Ch. 56; midnight on BET. Wanda Sykes.
Dr. Oz Show at 3 p.m. on Ch. 64; 5 p.m. on Ch. 25. Pregnancy questions; losing baby weight; understanding the role of the placenta. Also: a workout routine for the midsection.
Dr. Phil at 3 p.m. on Ch. 4; 5 p.m. on Ch. 64. Topic: improving strained relationships stemming from a divorce. Guests include Carol Marine and Jennifer Newcomb Marine, coauthors of “No One’s the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan for Mothers and Stepmothers.’’
Tyra Show at 3 p.m. on Ch. 56. Clinton Kelly (“What Not to Wear’’) is a guest.
Oprah Winfrey at 4 p.m. on Chs. 5, 9, and 10. Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Demi Moore, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discuss the struggle for gender equity around the world, joined by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, the authors of “Half the Sky.’’
Tyra Show at 4 p.m. on Ch. 56. Guests include 50 Cent and “Bad Girls Club’’ cast members Natalie, Kendra, Flo, and Kate.
Charlie Rose at 11 p.m. on Ch. 2.
Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on COM. Thomas L. Friedman, author of “Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0: Why We Need a Green Revolution - And How It Can Renew America.’’
Colbert Report at 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. on COM. Author Sherman Alexie (“War Dances’’).
Late Show With David Letterman at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Julia Louis-Dreyfus; chef Guy Fieri. Also: Carrie Underwood performs. New York City marathon winner Meb Keflezighi presents the Top 10 list.
Nightline at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9.
Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Tobey Maguire. Also: Rickie Lee Jones performs.
Larry King Live at midnight and 3 a.m. on CNN.
Tavis Smiley at midnight on Ch. 44; 12:30 a.m. on Ch. 2. Angie Stone; author Ali Eteraz (“Children of Dust’’).
Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:05 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. NBA legend Magic Johnson; Kellan Lutz (“The Twilight Saga: New Moon’’).
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 12:35 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Kristen Stewart; Jamie Kennedy. Also: the Avett Brothers.
Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at 12:37 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Joel McHale; magician Mike Super. Also: a performance by the Swell Season.
Tyra Show at 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on OXY.
Last Call With Carson Daly at 1:35 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Glenn Howerton; speed skater Chad Hedrick. Also: Cold War Kids perform.
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 3:05 a.m. on Ch. 10; 3:35 a.m. on Ch. 7.
Fox and Friends at 6 a.m. on FNC.
Live Free or Die Hard 7 p.m. (FX) 
Ripping fourth chapter has the gung-ho cop (Bruce Willis) taking on technoterrorists. PG-13 (2007)
The International 7 p.m. (STARZ) An Interpol agent (Clive Owen) tries to expose a powerful bank’s financing of terror and war. R (2009)
Before Sunrise 7:15 p.m. (IFC) An American and a French student strike up a romance on a train in Europe. Ethan Hawke. R (1995)
I Am Legend 7:15 p.m. (HBO2) Sci-fi shocker about a survivor (Will Smith) of a devastating virus. PG-13 (2007)
An American Affair 7:25 p.m. (SHO2) In 1963, a lonely teen (Cameron Bright) witnesses trysts between JFK and the lad’s comely neighbor. R (2009)
All of Us 7:30 p.m. (SHO) A profile of Dr. Mehret Mandefro, an Ethiopian-American AIDS activist. NR (2008)
A Christmas Carol 8 p.m. (HALMRK) Kelsey Grammer stars. NR (2004)
The Assignment 8 p.m. (MAX) 
Operatives track a terrorist. Aidan Quinn. Donald Sutherland. R (1997)
Blue Steel 8 p.m. (FLIX) A rookie cop (Jamie Lee Curtis) is stalked by a psycho. R (1990)
Don’t Cry Now 8 p.m. (LMN) A woman becomes a suspect after her husband’s ex-wife is found murdered. Leslie Hope. NR (2007)
The Far Horizons 8 p.m. (TCM) Fred MacMurray and Charlton Heston as Lewis and Clark. NR (1955)
The Goonies 8 p.m. (ENCR) Kids search for buried treasure. Sean Astin. PG (1985)
Happy Feet 8 p.m. (DISN) Buoyant tale of an outcast penguin (voice of Elijah Wood) with a unique talent. PG (2006)
Hot Shots! 8 p.m. (FXM); 10 p.m. (ENCR) “Top Gun’’ spoof with Charlie Sheen. PG-13 (1991)
Iris 8 p.m., 11 p.m. (OVAT) A biopic of British novelist Iris Murdoch. Judi Dench. R (2001)
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 8 p.m. (AMC) The Griswolds spend the holidays at home. Chevy Chase. PG-13 (1989)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 8 p.m., 10 p.m. (FAM) A vindictive Jack Frost (Martin Short) wreaks havoc at the North Pole. G (2006)
Stepfather II 8 p.m. (TMC) 
The killer’s deadly search continues. Terry O’Quinn. R (1989)
Wayne’s World 2 8 p.m. (FUSE) Wayne and Garth (Mike Myers, Dana Carvey) plan a music festival. PG-13 (1993)
The Wrestler 8 p.m. (HBO) A former pro-wrestling superstar (Mickey Rourke) looks to make a comeback. R (2008)
Unbreakable 8:35 p.m. (WAM) A security guard (Bruce Willis) suspects he has super powers in this creepy, engrossing thriller. PG-13 (2000)
Superbad 9 p.m. (STARZ) Three nerdy high-school friends have a night of comic misadventures. NR (2007)
The X-Files: I Want to Believe 9 p.m. (HBO2) FBI agents Mulder and Scully probe the mysterious disappearance of a group of women. David Duchovny. PG-13 (2008)
True Lies 9 p.m. (A&E) Arnold Schwarzenegger as a spy keeping his job a secret from his wife. R (1994)
Hot Shots! Part Deux 9:30 p.m. (FXM) Macho pilot Harley (Charlie Sheen) on a rescue mission. PG-13 (1993)
Sukiyaki Western Django 9:35 p.m. (TMC) Clans battle for treasure in Takashi Miike’s homage to the spaghetti western. Hideaki Ito. R (2007)
New York Cop 9:45 p.m. (FLIX) A detective (Toru Nakamura) goes undercover as a gang member. R (1995)
A Grandpa for Christmas 10 p.m. (HALMRK) A girl (Juliette Goglia) connects with her estranged grandfather (Ernest Borgnine). NR (2007)
The Adventures of Marco Polo 10 p.m. (TCM) Gary Cooper as the 13th-century explorer. NR (1938)
Fool’s Gold 10 p.m. (HBO) Recently divorced treasure hunters search for a fortune in sunken Spanish gold. Kate Hudson. PG-13 (2008)
What Happens in Vegas 10 p.m. (MAX) Two mismatched and very drunk strangers (Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher) get married in Las Vegas. PG-13 (2008)
