What’s on Network TV Tonight? (12/12/10)

Amazing Race 17 finale airs tonight on CBSImage via Wikipedia

All new episodes grace the networks tonight. It’s a great night for TV, especially with winter weather brewing outside. The schedule for CBS will likely run late since they have a late football game. Set your DVR accordingly as it often runs 20-30 minutes behind schedule. Don’t miss the end of the Amazing Race 17 due to a bad set time.

Here’s what’s on network TV tonight:

ABC
8/7c: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - new episode
In a Christmas special, Mariah Carey shows up to sing “Oh Santa” for a deserving family, while Ty and the team build them a house.


9/8c: Desperate Housewives - new episode
Tonight is the culmination of Paul’s plans for Wisteria Lane. Juanita discovers Gaby’s secret, and a past discretion of Tom’s is brought to light.

10/9c: Brothers & Sisters - new episode
Karl whisks Nora off on a last minute holiday excursion leaving the Walkers without the head of their family. Richard Chamberlain guest stars.

CBS
7/6c: 60 Minutes - new episode
Leslie Stahl interviews John Boehner, Steve Croft reports on Brazil’s booming economy, Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys owner) and Scott Pelley have a conversation...and Andy Rooney.

8/7c: Amazing Race 17 - new episode
The race is on for the finish line as the final three teams come home. Find out who wins the Amazing Race 17 tonight!

9/8c: Undercover Boss - new episode
The CEO of Johnny Rockets, John Fuller, goes undercover inside his restaurant chain.

10/9c: CSI: Miami - new episode
When a sugar factory explodes the CSI’s are led to some funky facts about one of the employees.

CW local programming

FOX
8/7c: The Simpsons - new episode
In an attempt to lower his sentence for a New Year’s DUI, Homer agrees to go undercover in a sting against Fat Tony. John Hamm makes a cameo.

8:30/7:30c: Family Guy - new episode
In an hour long Christmas special, Brian and Stewie set off for the North Pole to tell a few things to Santa after being dissed by him at the mall.

9:30/8:30c: American Dad - new episode
Steve shoots Santa with a gun that Stan gives him as a gift. The North Pole is thrown into a panic over the situation.

NBC
8/7c: Sunday Night Football: Eagles at Cowboys
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I’ll have the recap of the finale of the Amazing Race 17 as soon as it airs. You can catch up with the rest of the season here:
Amazing Race 17: The Final Three (Good-bye Nick & Vicki)

Week 10: The Amazing Race 17: Nick & Vicki Saved by the Last Non-Elimination Leg

Week 9: Amazing Race 17: Chad & Stephanie Are Off TAR to Find... True Love?

Week 8: "Amazing Race 17": Chad Proposes and Gary & Mallory Finish Last

Week 7: The Amazing Race 17: Michael & Kevin make a few too many mistakes

Week 6: The Amazing Race 17: Nick & Vicky Get Saved

Week 5: The Amazing Race 17: Remember Those Volleyball Ladies...?

Week 4: The Amazing Race 17: Team Glee Sings Their Way Out

Week 3: The Amazing Race 2010: First Non-Elimination Leg

Week 2: The Amazing Race Week 2: Jenna and Andie Get Lost

Week 1: The Amazing Race Season 17 Premiere: Tony and Ron Lost Their Way


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