What's Playing in the Media Room - December 5th

The Middle - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 9
Episode Title: Christmas Help
Frankie wants a part-time job at a department store so she can get a discount on Christmas presents. Meanwhile, Mike's brother stashes stolen furniture in the Hecks' garage, which Axl transforms into a bachelor pad; and Brick is cast in a holiday play at church.


Survivor: Philippines - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 25 Episode 12
Episode Title: Shot Into Smithereens
Family members visit the castaways and take part in a reward challenge.


Whitney - 8:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: Sex, Lies, and Alibis
Alex and Whitney decide to admit to past lies they've told each other; Lily discloses too much information about Whitney's past; Mark hires a new bartender who draws lusty attention from Roxanne and Lily.


The X-Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CTV - Season 2 Episode 24
Episode Title: Top Finalists Perform
Performances by the finalists are featured.


Arrow - 8:00/7:00 - The CW/CTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Vendetta
Oliver trains the Huntress to be his ally, but Diggle disapproves and believes she can't be trusted. Later, Helena's thirst for revenge leads her to kill the head of the Triad.


The Neighbors - 8:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Merry Crap-Mas
Debbie and Marty ask the Bird-Kersees to hide the Christmas presents they bought for Amber, Max and Abby, but decide to return the gifts and purchase a family vacation instead after hearing the Weaver kids' off-putting attitude toward the holiday. But there's one problem: Larry Bird opened one of the packages, and the other aliens followed suit, leaving the Weavers with no presents or money for the trip.


Guys With Kids - 8:30/9:30 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Christmas
Gary and Marny try to spice up their relationship with help from Nick and Emily. Meanwhile, Chris and Sheila can't agree on who should keep their engagement ring.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 8 Episode 10
Episode Title: The Lesson
A ritualistic killer is hunted after male bodies are found that have been physically altered. Meanwhile, Reid gets anxious at the prospect of meeting his mystery woman.


Law and Order:SVU - 9:00 - NBC - Season 14 Episode 9
Episode Title: Dreams Deferred
The detectives help the FBI by working with a prostitute from one of their old cases, hoping her link to a man on a killing rampage will prove useful.


Supernatural - 9:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 8 Episode 9
Episode Title: Citizen Fang
Dean comes to Benny's defense when it appears that a vampire is responsible for some deaths.


Suburgatory - 9:30/8:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 7
Episode Title: Krampus
George grants Tessa's wish to spend Christmas in New York City with her mother, but it's one she begins to regret coming true. Meanwhile, Ryan finds out he was adopted, turning the Shay house upside down; and Dalia's Christmas list includes Carmen.


Nashville - 10:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Where He Leads Me
Rayna examines her priorities after listening to Teddy explain his situation with Peggy. Elsewhere, Juliette enjoys the bond she's forming with Sean's family; Gunnar makes a confession to Scarlett; and Avery and Deacon get terrific career opportunities.


Chicago Fire - 10:00/9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Leaving the Station
Peter begins to have doubts about his future as a firefighter after he comes across a young victim's body at the site of a train accident. Elsewhere, Dawson and Shay deal with an abusive mother; Severide saves a heart-attack victim, aggravating his own injury in the process; and Shay sends Clarice back to her husband.


American Horror Story - 10:00 - FX - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Unholy Night
A person dressed as Santa Claus stirs trouble at Briarcliff; Arden has a surprising encounter.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Ghost Hunters - SyFy
9:00 - Ice Road Truckers - History Channel Canada
9:00 and 9:30 - The Houstons - Life Network
10:00 - Couples Theropy - VH1
10:00 and 10:30 - Duck Dynasty - AandE
10:00 - Grammy Award Nominations Concert - CBS
10:00 - Hot in Cleveland - TvLand
10:00 - Michael Buble Christmas - CTV
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Ice Pilots - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Top Chef - Bravo USA
10:30 - Happily Divorced - TvLand


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Titanic Blood and Steel


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - 600 Pound Mom
10:00 - Neat Freaks


Movies Worth Mentioning:
Nothing jumping out at me here.


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Albert Brooks; Diana Krall performs.
Late Late Show: Actress Cheryl Hines; radio host Peter Sagal; Richie Sambora performs.
Kimmel: Repeat
Tonight Show: Actor Don Johnson; animal handler Julie Scardina; Darius Rucker performs.
Late Night: Actor Tracy Morgan; comic Richard Lewis; chef Tyler Florence; Robert Cray performs with The Roots.
Conan: Jim Parsons; Jennifer Carpenter; Delta Spirit.

Whats Playing in My Media Room:
7:00 - Arrow
8:00 - Survivor, The X-Factor, Dragons' Den
8:30 - Guys with Kids
9:00 - Criminal Minds
9:30 -
10:00 - Nashville, American Horror Story