As the World Turns Mick scares Barbara; Paul admits to Emily that he helped Meg escape; Brad says a final good-bye; Janet and Dusty share a kiss.
Bold and the Beautiful Nick invites the Jackie M. employees to a Christmas party; Steffy creates a new campaign; Eric receives a warm welcome back from the employees of Forrester Creations.
Days of Our Lives Chloe visits Nicole in jail; Arianna inadvertently drives Brady back to Nicole; Carly admits that she’s falling in love with Bo.
General Hospital Claudia discovers Olivia’s secret; Jason surprises Sam on her stakeout; Lulu and Ethan receive mysterious messages.
One Life to Live Bo and Nora face Clint’s wrath; Mitch makes a threat to Dorian’s family; John and Brody end up in serious trouble; Stacy gets a miracle.
Young and the Restless Emily and Jack grow closer at Patty’s expense; Danny and Gina sing at the Abbott Christmas party; Jill and Kay visit each other’s homes, but miss each other; Victor comes home for Christmas.
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. Tom Brokaw in “American Character Along Highway 50.’’ Also: tips for keeping life simple; memorable scandals; stress relief; the world’s tallest dog.
Wendy Williams Show at 8 a.m. on BET. Florence Henderson. Also: boxer Laila Ali on fitness for children.
Better at 9 a.m. on Ch. 64.
Dr. Oz Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 25. Included: heart-attack symptoms; weight-loss tips; antiaging foods; foot-pain relief.
Ellen DeGeneres Show at 9 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9; 3 p.m. on Ch. 10. Jim Carrey; Faith Hill.
Martha Stewart Show at 9 a.m. on Ch. 6; 10 a.m. on Ch. 25. Tips from muralist Eric Beare, rug importer Arash Yaraghi, and lighting expert Mark Candido.
Rachael Ray at 9 a.m. on Ch. 4; 2 p.m. on Ch. 10. Christian Slater gets a cooking lesson from Rachael, who also makes a tuna-melt panini.
Regis and Kelly at 9 a.m. on Ch. 7; 10 a.m. on Ch. 10. Gerard Butler; Daniel Radcliffe. Also: Flo Rida performs.
Steve Wilkos Show at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Ch. 56.
Bonnie Hunt Show at 10 a.m. on Chs. 5 and 9. Lily Tomlin; David Zinczenko, author of “Eat This Not That.’’
Maury at 10 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64. DNA tests are given to determine paternity.
Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Chs. 56 and 64.
The View at 11 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Kathy Griffin; stylist Rachel Zoe.
Today at 11 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Actor Willie Garson (“White Collar’’).
Maury at noon on Ch. 56. Guests reveal secrets to loved ones.
The Doctors at 2 p.m. on Ch. 7; 4 p.m. on Ch. 64. Prevention magazine editor Liz Vaccariello on preventive health measures people can take.
Wendy Williams Show at 2 p.m. on Ch. 56; midnight on BET. Janice Dickinson; George Hamilton.
Dr. Oz Show at 3 p.m. on Ch. 64; 5 p.m. on Ch. 25. Sexual dysfunction in men; how to work off a beer gut; the importance of colonoscopies.
Dr. Phil at 3 p.m. on Ch. 4; 5 p.m. on Ch. 64. Drunk driving is discussed. Reporter Lisa Bloom and DA Kathleen Rice are guests.
Tyra Show at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Ch. 56.
Oprah Winfrey at 4 p.m. on Chs. 5, 9, and 10. Taylor Swift discusses her life and career. She also performs her single “Love Story’’ and gives a young fan a tour of her home.
Larry King Live at 9 p.m., midnight, and 3 a.m. on CNN.
Late Show With David Letterman at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Kate Hudson; climate expert James Hansen. Also: Tori Amos performs.
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. Drew Barrymore; jockey Joe Talamo. Also: Paramore performs.
Tavis Smiley at midnight on Ch. 44; 12:30 a.m. on Ch. 2. Herb Alpert and Lani Hall.
Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:05 a.m. on Chs. 5, 6, and 9. Rachel McAdams (“Sherlock Holmes’’); Johnny Galecki (“The Big Bang Theory’’). Also: Allison Iraheta performs.
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at 12:35 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Bon Jovi. Also: Susie Essman.
Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at 12:37 a.m. on Chs. 4 and 12. Madeleine Albright. Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Last Call With Carson Daly at 1:35 a.m. on Chs. 7 and 10. Kate Flannery; figure skater Johnny Weir; Kevin Christy.
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.
A widower (Glenn Ford) tries to care for his son. NR (1963)Accepted 7 p.m. (COM) 
College rejects create a phony university. Justin Long, Jonah Hill. PG-13 (2006)
Inspector Gadget 7 p.m. (TOON) Matthew Broderick plays the bionic cop. PG (1999)
All Together Now 7:30 p.m. (SHO) A chronicle of the creation of Cirque du Soleil’s stage production of “Love.’’ NR (2008)
Back to the Future Part III 7:40 p.m. (WAM) Marty McFly ventures back to the Old West. Michael J. Fox. PG (1990)
Broadway Bill 8 p.m. (TCM) A racehorse owner risks all. Warner Baxter. NR (1934)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian 8 p.m. (STARZ) The siblings join an exiled prince (Ben Barnes). PG (2008)
Con Air 8 p.m. (ENCR) Inmates hijack a plane, trapping a homeward-bound ex-con. Nicolas Cage. R (1997)
Flashbacks of a Fool 8 p.m. (TMC) Joe Scot (Daniel Craig) returns to his childhood home to attend his best friend’s funeral. R (2008)
King Arthur 8 p.m. (SYFY) Clive Owen plays the legendary monarch in this dreary retelling of the Arthurian legend. PG-13 (2004)
Major Payne 8 p.m. (FAM) Damon Wayans as a marine instructor at a military academy for boys. PG-13 (1995)
The Marine 8 p.m. (FX) A discharged Marine (John Cena) rescues his wife from jewel thieves who have taken her hostage. PG-13 (2006)
The Object of Beauty 8 p.m. (IFC) Americans living beyond their means in London. Andie MacDowell. R (1991)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 8 p.m. (5) Third entry in the series about the swashbuckling adventures of Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp). PG-13 (2007)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 8 p.m. (DISN) Mia (Anne Hathaway) faces an arranged marriage. Julie Andrews. G (2004)
The Secret Life of Bees 8 p.m. (MAX) Story of a young white girl (Dakota Fanning) and her black caregiver in 1960s South Carolina. PG-13 (2008)
Rules of Engagement 8:05 p.m. (FLIX) A marine (Samuel L. Jackson) goes on trial for a botched rescue mission. Good performances. R (2000)
Bad Santa 9 p.m., 11 p.m. (SPIKE) Unrated version of the crude comedy about a felonious St. Nick (Billy Bob Thornton). R (2003)
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed 9 p.m. (SHO) Game-show host, actor, and pitchman Ben Stein examines the creationism-vs.-evolution issue. PG (2008)
R.E.M.: This Is Not a Show 9 p.m. (SUND) R.E.M. rehearse for a concert at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin. NR (2009)
Behind Enemy Lines 10 p.m. (FX) A Navy pilot is shot down over war-torn Bosnia. Good cast, standard war flick. Owen Wilson. PG-13 (2001)
Riding High 10 p.m. (TCM) Frank Capra’s sentimental racing yarn. Bing Crosby. NR (1950)
Soldier 10 p.m. (ENCR) A soldier of the future is abandoned on a remote planet. Kurt Russell. R (1998)
The House Bunny 10:35 p.m. (STARZ) An ex-
Poliwood 11 p.m. (SHO) Barry Levinson documentary about celebrities involved in US politics. NR (2009)
Alaska 11:10 p.m. (WAM) Siblings search for their stranded pilot-father in the wilderness. Thora Birch. PG (1996)
Gone in 60 Seconds 11:30 p.m. (MTV) 
A car thief (Nicolas Cage) must steal 50 cars in 72 hours. High-octane action; stalled script. PG-13 (2000)
The Pope of Greenwich Village 11:35 p.m. (TMC) Punks hustle to score big bucks. Eric Roberts. R (1984)
Cliffhanger midnight (FX) Sylvester Stallone as a mountain-rescue worker out to recover stolen money. R (1993)
Drugstore Cowboy midnight (IFC) Junkies rob their way across the Pacific Northwest. Matt Dillon. R (1989)
The Hunt for Red October midnight (AMC) Sean Connery as a Soviet sub commander heading for the US. PG (1990)
Lady for a Day midnight (TCM) 
Tale of a street vendor and her Broadway pals. May Robson. NR (1933)
