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Jack's (James Tupper) ship has gone down in the Bering Sea, and he has a difficult decision to make if he and Julia (Kelli Williams) are going to survive on "Men in Trees" (8 p.m. ABC). Anne Heche also stars as Marin.

On line: "Bill Moyers Journal" (8 p.m. KCET) gets perspective on the effect of the Web -- blogs, YouTube and social networking -- and the next election.

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Queen for a day: The final four bands perform a song by Queen as well as an original song on "The Next Great American Band" (9 p.m. Fox).

Animal behavior: The new series "The A-List" (9 p.m. Animal Planet) features a fast-paced countdown of the wildest creatures in the animal kingdom.

Holiday spirit: Sam (Vanessa Marcil) is disappointed when a client would rather donate money to charity than spend it at the casino over the holidays on "Las Vegas" (10 p.m. NBC).

Dad's the suspect: Shawn and Gus (James Roday, Dule Hill) spend Christmas with Gus' parents (Ernie Hudson and Phylicia Rashad) when a neighbor is murdered on "Psych" (10 p.m. USA).


SPECIALS
Sound tracks: "Movies Rock!" (9 p.m. CBS) is a celebration of the key role that music (not just rock music) plays in film. Carrie Underwood sings the title song from "The Sound of Music"; Beyoncé interprets "Over the Rainbow," and Mary J. Blige teams up with John Legend on "As Time Goes By."


MOVIES


Trafficking: Director Billy Corben's 2006 documentary "Cocaine Cowboys" (8 p.m. Showtime) tells the story of how drug trafficking in the 1970s and '80s transformed Miami.

Comeback: Despite a string of losses and injuries, boxer Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe) makes a comeback in the 2005 drama "Cinderella Man" (8 p.m. TNT).


SPORTS
Pro basketball: The Clippers visit the Sacramento Kings (7 p.m IN TREES -- Someone call the Coast Guard! Jack's (James Tupper) ship has gone down in the Bering Sea, and he has a difficult decision to make if he and Julia (guest star Kelli Williams) are going to survive. (8 p.m., ABC)

CINDERELLA MAN -- This 2005 fact-based drama will have you cheering for boxer Jim Braddock -- perfectly played by Russell Crowe. Sent down to boxing's equivalent of the minors by a string of injuries and bad luck, he turns his career around with the help of a manager who won't take no for an answer. (8 p.m., TNT)


MOVIES ROCK! -- The title of this new special is a bit misleading, as it's not all about rock music in the movies. It's a celebration of the key role that music plays in film, and a galaxy of stars is on hand for the party. Carrie Underwood sings the title song from "The Sound of Music," while Beyonce interprets "Over the Rainbow" and Mary J. Blige teams up with John Legend on "As Time Goes By." (9 p.m., CBS)

CROSSROADS -- They're both in their 20s but sing the old songs like a couple of old pros. In this new episode, country diva LeAnn Rimes shares the stage with British soul, blues and R&B singer Joss Stone. (10 p.m., CMT)

PSYCH -- There's nothing like a murder rap to ruin a holiday with the folks. Shawn and Gus (James Roday and Dule Hill) are spending Christmas with Gus' parents when their neighbor is murdered, and the evidence points to his father (Ernie Hudson). (10 p.m., USA Network)

-- Compiled by Raymond A. Edel
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