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PGA Tour Golf GOLF 3:00 pm ET

Tiger Woods may have been missing from last year's AT&T National, the tournament he hosts at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., but Anthony Kim did a fine Tiger impression in his place. With Woods sidelined by knee surgery, Kim played mistake-free golf in the final round, rallying from three shots down to post a two-stroke victory over Fredrik Jacobson. Kim will return this year to defend his title against a field that will include Woods.

The Office NBC 8:30 pm ET

Things take a torrid turn at Phyllis' (Phyllis Smith) Moroccan-themed office holiday party when Meredith's (Kate Flannery) hair catches fire during a drunken dance, while Dwight (Rainn Wilson) corners the market on the hottest toy of the holiday season. Steve Carell, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer also star in "Moroccan Christmas."

Supernatural CW 9:00 pm ET

While investigating two mysterious deaths in a small town a few days before Halloween, Sam and Dean (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles) discover a witch is sacrificing people to summon a dangerous demon named Samhain. Casteel (guest star Misha Collins) tells the brothers the release of Samhaim is one of the biblical Seals and will help free Lucifer in "It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester."

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic TCM 7:00 pm ET

This special was made in 1989, hence the title; It has actually been 70 years since "Oz" came out, and yes, we feel old. Like the movie, though, it's still enjoyable and will enhance your appreciation of the film. Actress Angela Lansbury takes a look back at the production of the 1939 classic, which stunned audiences with its brilliant use of color. The documentary includes rare film clips, casting calls and memories from the movie's stars.

Down Periscope FAM 8:00 pm ET

The man who played one of television's most memorable psychiatrists should have had his own head examined for agreeing to this 1996 "comedy." Kelsey Grammer transfers the "Sgt. Bilko" concept to the U.S. Navy in this 1996 comedy. He plays the new commander of a submarine that's way past its prime, but -- thanks to him and his ragtag crew -- still capable of going nose to nose against a newer atomic model. In other words, found under U, for "underdog story," in the cliche file. Kelsey, you're no Phil Silvers.

Smallville CW 8:00 pm ET

Oliver (Justin Hartley) collapses and reveals he only has 24 hours to live. Clark and Chloe (Tom Welling, Allison Mack) call Davis (Sam Witwer) for help, but his prognosis is grim. In his delirium, Oliver flashes back to the time he learned to use a bow and arrow and the first time he met Tess (Cassidy Freeman). Chloe then shocks Clark when she decides to use her powers to save Oliver in "Toxic."

The Dirty Dozen AMC 8:00 pm ET

Lee Marvin is typically rough and gruff in this 1967 war classic as a strict U.S. Army major assigned the task of selecting and training 12 hardened criminals for a suicide mission. They are offered absolution if they successfully fulfill a daring mission into Germany. Directed by Robert Aldrich, the film also stars Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Donald Sutherland and singer Trini Lopez.

The Wizard of Oz TCM 8:00 pm ET

The memories! The colors! Toto, too! Almost every child knows the story of Dorothy and her faithful dog blown by a twister to the magical land of Oz. Judy Garland stars as a more mature version of Dorothy in this 1939 classic adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book. She and Toto follow the yellow brick road, making friends with an unlikely trio along the way. Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Margaret Hamilton and Frank Morgan co-star.

Overboard LIFE 9:00 pm ET

Real-life significant others Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell surely had fun making this 1987 comedy, which isn't all that much fun for the viewer, thanks to a thin plot and the annoyance quotient of Hawn's character. She's an heiress who balks at paying her carpenter (Russell) for work he did on her yacht. When she loses her memory, he gets revenge by convincing her they are married. Oh, yeah, amnesia, always a million laughs.

World's Toughest Fixes NGC 9:00 pm ET

There's a lot of hard work in the Big Easy as Riley goes to New Orleans to help move a barge that has become stuck on the shore of the Mississippi River, where Hurricane Gustav blew it in summer of 2008. Salvage experts who distinguished themselves in the wake of Hurricane Katrina hope to use inflatable bags and wooden cribbing to raise the barge and float it back to the salvage yard.

30 Rock NBC 9:31 pm ET

Not realizing it's going to be the ultimate lovers holiday, Liz (Tina Fey) insists she and Drew (John Hamm) have their first official date on what turns out to be Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Jack (Alec Baldwin) prepares himself for an unconventional holiday at church with new girlfriend Elisa (guest star Salma Hayek). Then Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) tries to win the affections of a new staffer. Jane Krakowski also stars in "St. Valentine's Day."

Soundstage PBS 10:00 pm ET

From the program's Grainger Studio, Sugarland -- singer Jennifer Nettles and mandolin player Kristian Bush -- perform a versatile set including "Joey," "Steve Earle," "Genevieve" and older classics such as "Baby Girl," moving easily from pop ditties to soulful ballads. They also offer covers of songs by R.E.M., the band that shares Sugarland's Georgia roots.

The Listener NBC 10:01 pm ET

After Toby (Craig Olejnik) saves a troubled boy from a brutal gang beating, he stumbles upon a hidden group of runaways and must draw on his own devastating personal secret to save these youths. Ennis Esmer, Lisa Marcos, Mylene Dinh-Robic and Anthony Lemke also star in the new episode "Lisa Says."