This Week: Garth Brooks is the subject of a four-hour biographical special, “Saturday Night Live” serves up a holiday special and a new JLo-hosted episode, new variety specials from Brad Paisley and Jann Arden, the sixth and final season of “Vikings”, Denis Leary’s Christmas comedy “The Moodys”, the return of “The L Word” and queer comedy “Work in Progress”.
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Get ready for a lot of Garth Brooks — a WHOLE lot of Garth Brooks — as A&E kicks off this two-night, four-hour biographical tribute to the country music superstar.
* Monday, Dec. 2
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Returning for another season, lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse and interior designer Taniya Nayak are back to host this Christmas competition for folks who think that Clark Griswold didn't go far ENOUGH with his holiday light display in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
* Monday, Dec. 2
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All our favourite holiday-themed "SNL" sketches are crammed into this two-hour special so we can relive such classics as Justin Timberlake's "D**k in a Box", Alec Baldwin's "Schweddy Balls" sketch and many more.
* Tuesday, Dec. 3 on Global
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This variety special, hosted and executive produced by country music superstar Brad Paisley, showcases the energy of Music City from Nashville's iconic War Memorial Auditorium through a combination of Paisley's signature humour, unexpected surprises, heartfelt field pieces and rousing musical performances. Special guests include Kelsea Ballerin, The Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood and more.
* Tuesday, Dec. 3
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In this one-hour special, Canadian national treasure Jann Arden takes to the stage for a mixture of music and conversation, reminiscing on historic life moments, revealing embarrassing tales in both her personal and professional life, including teachable career experiences, along with engaging fans in conversation. Arden also performs songs from her catalogue of hits, including a seasonal standard from her holiday album, A Jann Arden Christmas.
* Wednesday, Dec. 4
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The sixth and final season of this historical hit kicks off, with the 20-episode swan-song season set to air in two parts. Ahead of the show's return, don't miss a special edition of ET Canada on Wednesday, with Carlos Bustamante embedded with the cast on the set in Ireland.
* Wednesday, Dec. 4 on History
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Denis Leary stars as the patriarch of a dysfunctional Chicago family who gathers for the holidays, with every member of the clan keeping a secret that will eventually be spilled out, awkwardly and hilariously.
* Wednesday, Dec. 4
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The Irwins are back for a second season of their animal-centric series.
* Thursday, Dec. 5
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Lea Michele stars as an ambitious young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas vacation to Hawaii. After being separated by years and distance, they reunite as adults. Sparks fly, but circumstances conspire to keep them apart.
* Thursday, Dec. 5
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The wait is over, with the adventures of Midge Maisel continuing for a third season. Last we saw, the aspiring standup comic had just been offered a huge opportunity to open for soul singer Shy Baldwin, and the new season follows her ascent to new showbiz heights.
* Friday, Dec. 6
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JLo does 'SNL' — kind of has a nice ring to it, right? Jennifer Lopez returns for her third time as host, joined by musical guest DaBaby.
* Saturday, Dec. 7 on Global
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The groundbreaking series about a group of gay women finding their way in Los Angeles gets a sequel, with the O.G. cast members passing the torch to a group of younger lesbians navigating their way through life.
* Sunday, Dec. 8
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Now that "The Big Bang Theory" has wrapped, Kaley Cuoco can focus on her next project: voicing DC Comics' ultimate female villain in this new animated series. Also featuring the voice talent of Diedrich Bader (as Batman), Jason Alexander, Lake Bell, Wanda Sykes and more.
* Sunday, Dec. 8 on Adult Swim
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Chicago improv comic Abby McEnamy is co-creator and star of this wry comedy about a 45-year-old lesbian whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her into a vibrantly transformative relationship.
* Sunday, Dec. 8