Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, December 5, 2011

Are you ready for Christmas episodes? Because you’re getting a lot of them this week!

First up is THE SING-OFF, but make sure to check out all of your other cheerful choices below!

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Symphony of Illumination”
When Robin receives bad news, she decides to lie about it to the gang. Meanwhile, Marshall hangs Christmas decorations on the house in the ‘burbs with help from his neighbor.

The Sing-Off | 8pm on NBC
“A Sing-Off Christmas (LIVE)”
“The Sing-Off Holiday Special” will be filled with holiday and inspirational songs performed by the winning groups from all three seasons, a compilation of lead singers from season three, a collegiate ensemble and special guests.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“Riding in Town Cars with Boys”
Lily throws Charlie a party to officially introduce her to New York society. Meanwhile, Charlie’s ex-boyfriend, Max, throws a wrench into Charlie’s future as an Upper East Side princess. Dan decides it may be time to tell Blair the truth about his feelings for her.

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And the Reality Check”
Max and Caroline try to find Chestnut a job in order to get him lodging for the winter. Meanwhile, Peach, the mother of the twins Max babysits, auditions for “Real Housewives of TriBeCa.”

So much more. Keep reading…

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“What a Lovely Landing Strip”
Walden is trying his best to impress his latest love interest when Bridget pops back in to his life.

You Deserve It | 9pm on ABC
“Episode 103”
In this week’s episode, contestant Lindsay Chavez is motivated to win as much money as possible for her loving, hardworking and former Naval Corpsman brother, Randell Leoncio. A recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, Randell lost his leg in combat while serving his country in Iraq. Through his long and difficult recovery, he has shown tremendous courage and resilience in overcoming his injuries, and he has become an inspiration not only to his family and friends, but throughout his community. After more than 100 surgeries, and with the help of a prosthetic leg, Randell stands on his own feet once again. He is currently studying to be a prosthetics doctor, and his sister wants to win big on “You Deserve It” to help him fulfill his dream of traveling to developing nations and helping other amputees in need of medical treatment.

Hart of Dixie | 9pm on The CW
“Hairdos & Holidays”
Zoe encourages Rose to enter the annual Miss Cinnamon Cider Pageant even though Lemon’s younger sister, Magnolia Breeland (guest star Claudia Lee), is a shoo-in to win. Of course, with Zoe coaching Rose and Lemon coaching Magnolia, rivalry takes on a whole new meaning. Meanwhile, George and Wade go on a road trip to pick up a Christmas tree for Bluebell’s town square. Also, in flashbacks, we learn some of the history of Lemon’s relationship with her mother, as well as the details of when Lemon and Lavon first realized they had a connection.

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“You Have the Right to Remain Jolly”
It’s a blue Christmas when Santa’s zip-line arrival into a Christmas village goes terribly awry and Brenda’s team must take on the holiday case.

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS
“Molly Needs a Number”
When Molly is swamped with Thanksgiving preparations and wedding planning, she asks Mike to help, with mixed results.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Pahele”
McGarrett and the Five-0 search for a busload of kidnapped school children as well as the people responsible.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Cuffed”
When Castle and Beckett wake up in bed, handcuffed together, in a locked room with no memory of how they got there, they must piece together the mystery of where they are and why, all while trying to escape. But as the two of them adjust to being shackled together, what’s the biggest threat they face… the people who abducted them or each other? Meanwhile, Ryan, Esposito and Gates are left to investigate their disappearance in a case where all is not what it seems. [Have you seen our interviews with CASTLE creator Andrew Marlowe and series star Stana Katic (Beckett) about the episode?]

Rizzoli & Isles | 10 pm on TNT
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”
The team joins forces with the FBI when a robbery leaves a bank manager dead. Elsewhere, trouble follows Jane’s brother just as his relationship with Maura starts to bloom.

Also playing…

• American Country Awards | 8pm on FOX
• Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice | 8:30pm on ABC
• Neverland: Part 2 of 2 | 9pm on SyFy
• Enlightened | “Consider Helen” | 9:30pm on HBO
• Rock Center with Brian Williams | 10pm on NBC

Leave a comment and let us know what you will be watching!