TONIGHT: Not much going on, but we've still got new episodes of the Closer and Men of a Certain Age and a big NFC South battle on Monday Night Football. Plus, something called the American Chocolate Championship which sounds incredible.
8:30 PM
Monday Night Football The New Orleans Saints visit the Atlanta Falcons. (ESPN)
9:00 PM
50 Most Insane Celebrity Oops A countdown of 50 embarrassing celebrity moments. Quality programming to be sure. (E!)
American Masters "Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould" profiles the enigmatic pianist (1932-82), whose eccentricities often overshadowed his talent. It includes film footage, photographs, excerpts from his private home recordings and diaries, and remarks from close friends and former lovers. (PBS)
My Big Friggin' Wedding Johnny and Megin's wedding day arrives, but the question is whether Megin's mother can manage to not ruin it. (MTV)
The Best Thing I Ever Ate...on a stick. Favorite foods on a stick are discussed by Food Network stars, including Giada De Laurentiis; Cat Cora; Claire Robinson and Tyler Florence. (FOOD)
The Closer The squad continues to investigate on Christmas Day when a blood feud precipitates more violence. However, Brenda's focus turns to her parents (Frances Sternhagen, Barry Corbin) when their RV is robbed. Mary McDonnell guest stars. (TNT)
10:00 PM
American Chocolate Championship America's best chocolatiers compete in Las Vegas. This seems like the most worthwhile thing on tonight. (TLC)
Men of a Certain Age As he sets out to finalize his divorce, Joe discovers curious information about his teen daughter. Elsewhere, Owen receives unforeseen news from his father; and Terry's past TV commercial comes back to impact his life. Penelope Ann Miller guest stars. (TNT)
True Life The episode follows people with serious addictions to food. I wonder if MTV is bothered by the hypocrisy of pairing this kind of "series" docu-series with something like, I don't know, my Big Friggin' Wedding? They should. (MTV)
Who's on the Late Night Couches Tonight?
Conan: Tom Hanks, Jack McBrayer, Soundgarden (TBS, repeat)
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Mark Wahlberg, Beau Garrett, the Temper Trap (ABC, repeat)
Lopez Tonight: David Arquette, Ashley Greene, Billy the Exterminator (TBS, repeat)
Chelsea Lately: Natasha Bedingfield, Josh Wolf, Ben Gleib, Loni Love (E!)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Russell Brand, Chris Colfer, Jonny Lang with Brad Whitford, Billy Cox & Chris Layton (NBC, repeat)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Bette Midler, Mario Batali, Rula Jebreal, Pegi Young & the Survivors (NBC, repeat)
Last Call with Carson Daly: Mark Cuban, John Cameron Mitchell, Japandroids (NBC, repeat)
Late Show with David Letterman: Johnny Depp, Ra Ra Riot (CBS, repeat)
Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carl Edwards (CBS, repeat)
