Evening TV Schedules

7 p.m.

Carpenters: Close to You & Christmas Memories (My This music-filled documentary traces the Carpenters' career and features the duo's top hits.

9 p.m.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: The Impossibl
The legendary dance show returns with a new generation, led onstage by Lord of the Dance Matt Smith.

7 p.m.

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat have a great time preparing for Christmas.

8 p.m.

Nature Cat: A Nature Carol Nature Cat is visited by the spirits of Nature Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve.

9 p.m.

Arthur's Perfect Christmas Things start to fall apart when Arthur and his family make preparations for gifts and traditions.

10 p.m.

Cyberchase : Water Woes The CyberSquad investigates why the water has suddenly stopped flowing from Mount Bear River.

10:30 p.m.

Molly of Denali : A Whale of a Time/That's Snow Fun

6 p.m.

Chef's Life: The Final Harvest
Chef Vivian Howard hosts a special harvest feast featuring quintessential Southern ingredients.

7 p.m.

PBS News Weekend

7:30 p.m.

Seeking Water From the Sun (Kuat)
Arizona scientists are exploring how to use solar energy to bring clean water to the Navajo Nation.

8 p.m.

Mavis Staples: I'll Take You There - an All-Star C

9 p.m.

Toni Morrison: American Masters : Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
An artful, intimate meditation examines the life and work of legendary storyteller Toni Morrison.

11 p.m.

Austin City Limits : Jackie Venson/Mavis Staples With Special Guest Bon
Enjoy innovative Austin rock n' roll from Jackie Venson and a 2012 performance from Mavis Staples.