TV Show Guide For December 13, 2012 (Thursday)
What TV shows will you be watching for Thursday night, December 13, 2012? Here is the list for your TV guide. Enjoy!
The X Factor (“Live Results”) – Contestants face elimination; Bruno Mars performs. (FOX)
The Big Bang Theory (“The Santa Simulation”) – During a game, Sheldon revisits Christmas memories; Amy, Penny and Bernadette look for a date for Koothrappali. (CBS)
Last Resort (“Blue Water”) – Sam and James leave the island on a rescue attempt; a Chinese diplomat arrives to talk with Marcus. (ABC)
Up All Night (“First Snow”) – Chris and Reagan’s plan to take Amy to see snow for the first time ends in calamity; Scott helps Ava choose Christmas gifts on a budget. (NBC)
The Vampire Diaries (“O Come, All Ye Faithful”) – Stefan and Caroline butt heads with Tyler over his plans for Klaus and the hybrids; Klaus makes a discovery; Jeremy needs help conquering dangerous inner demons; professor Shane makes a stunning revelation. (The CW)
8:30 PM EST
Two and a Half Men (“Give Santa a Tail-Hole”) – Walden juggles his two identities; Alan ends up alone on Christmas. (CBS)
Up All Night (“The Wedding”) – In a retrospective of Chris and Reagan’s wild wedding day, big news from Ava and even bigger news from Scott threatens to derail the nuptials. (NBC)
9:00 PM EST
Beauty and the Beast (“Bridesmaid Up!”) – Catherine learns that Evan received a research grant to study mutant DNA cells discovered at local crime scenes; despite Joe’s martial status, he and Tess get romantically involved. (The CW)
Glee (“Glee, Actually”) – Predictions of the apocalypse lead to Brittany and Sam deciding to live life to the fullest; Puck and Jake celebrate Hanukkah together; Kurt has an unforgettable Christmas. (FOX)
Grey’s Anatomy (“Run, Baby, Run”) – While the doctors prepare for Bailey’s wedding, Richard helps her with her anxiety; Lizzie and Meredith butt heads; Callie and Jackson try to get Derek to submit to a risky surgery for his hand. (ABC)
Person of Interest (“Shadow Box”) – As the FBI pursues “the man in the suit,” Reese is even more determined to protect the latest person of interest after learning she is the sister of a soldier who was killed in action. (CBS)
Project Runway All Stars (“An Unconventional Nightmare Before Christmas”) – The designers must use materials from a Christmas decor emporium in an unconventional challenge. (Lifetime)
Take It All – Contestants vie for lavish prizes in a high-stakes competition. (NBC)
10:00 PM EST
Burn Notice (“Odd Man Out”) – Michael is caught between a smuggler and his former client who is bent on revenge. (USA Network)
Elementary (“The Leviathan”) – A bank vault previously thought to be unbreachable is broken into; when Sherlock meets Joan’s family, he defends her decision to become a sober companion. (CBS)
NICK’S PICK: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (“The Gang Dines Out”) – Every member of the gang has something to celebrate at Guigino’s; Dee turns up at a table for one. (FX)
Jersey Shore (“Raining Men & Meatballs”) – The roommates hold auditions for a temporary party pal for Deena; Mike reveals he used to be a stripper. (MTV)
Rock Center with Brian Williams – Author Mary Pope Osborne; Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; attorney Kym Worthy works to bring justice to crimes against women in Detroit; hot topics. (NBC)
Scandal (“Blown Away”) – Olivia helps the vice president; Cyrus learns the truth about James’ investigation; Olivia’s associates struggle with an unexpected betrayal. (ABC)
10:30 PM EST
The League (“Our Dinner With Andre”) – Kevin is blackmailed by Ellie’s boyfriend; Taco helps Ruxin with his fertility issues; Pete reconnects with his high-school crush. (FX)
LATE NIGHT
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart has Actress Kristen Stewart. (11:00 PM EST, Comedy Central)
Conan welcomes WWE superstar Sheamus; Ryan Adams. (11:00 PM EST, TBS)
Chelsea Lately features Amanda Seyfried, promoting the film Les Miserables; Brad Wollack; Kerri Kenney-Silver; Greg Fitzsimmons. (11:00 PM EST, E!)
The Colbert Report features Sister Simone Campbell, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples and Sean Lennon. (11:30 PM EST, Comedy Central)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno has Actor Hugh Jackman; tennis player Maria Sharapova; JD McPherson performs. (11:35 PM EST, NBC)
Late Show with David Letterman welcomes Actor Jamie Foxx; TV host Julie Chen; DIIV performs. (11:35 PM EST, CBS)
Jimmy Kimmel Live has TV host Carson Daly; actor Zachary Knighton; Dan Deacon performs. (12:00 AM EST, ABC)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson features TV host Howie Mandel; actress Olivia Williams. (12:35 AM EST, CBS)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon welcomes Actor Martin Short; singer Billy Joel; professional wrestler John Cena; comic Neal Brennan. (12:35 AM EST, NBC)
Last Call with Carson Daly has Sports journalist Dave Zirin; entrepreneur Bre Pettis; The Jezabels perform. (1:35 AM EST, NBC)