‘The Closer’
8 p.m., TNT
Mary McDonnell (“Battlestar Galactica”), left in photo with Kyra Sedgwick, guest stars in an episode about a police officer at the center of a domestic violence case.
‘The Sing-Off’
7 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
The final three groups find out their fates as the winning group is revealed; Boyz II Men and Bobby McFerrin perform.
‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
8 p.m., Cartoon Network
Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about a curmudgeon and merry Whoville.
‘Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder’
8 p.m., Comedy Central
Bender falls for a married robot, while Fry embarks on a mission to save the universe. Animated. Based on the television series. Starring Billy West, Katey Sagal, John Di Maggio, Tress MacNeille and Maurice LaMarche.
‘Great Performances’
9 p.m., WTTW-Ch. 11
San Francisco Ballet’s interpretation of “The Nutcracker” is inspired by San Francisco’s 1915 Pan-Pacific Exposition; hosted by Kristi Yamaguchi.
‘World Chocolate Championship’
9 p.m., TLC
Nineteen pastry chefs assemble in Paris to compete in five categories in hope of impressing judges and winning the prestigious title of World Chocolate Master.
‘Late Show With David Letterman’
10:35 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
Actor Alec Baldwin; comic John Witherspoon.
‘The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien’
10:35 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
Actress Christina Applegate; journalist David Gregory; Silversun Pickups perform.
