What’s Hot On TV Tonight – The Return of the Haybales

As Jeremy, who does the commentary for The Amazing Race, can tell you, I don’t have the best memory for the teams and challenges on the Race, despite the fact that I’ve been recapping it for five years. He, however, can name any contestant, season, and challenge. But even I remember the Haybale challenge. I don’t remember who, but do remember it was a Roadblock that did an unfortunate team in. I don’t believe they ever finished, similar to Maria and Tiffany last weekend. This week, the Race is revisiting the challenge, and it seems from the previews that Meghan will have similar back luck with the Haybale.

1. NFL Football: Cardinals at Bears. Both teams are 4-3 and both have had their share of problems this season. It could be an interesting game. 12:00 PM CT Fox

2. Fred Claus. I expected a little more out of this movie starring Vince Vaughn. Somehow Elf does up this theme a little better. Nevertheless, if you’re into the holiday spirit a little early, it’ll do. 12:35 PM CT HBO Comedy East

3. Top Gun. Tom Cruise really loved Kelly McGillis here, but he didn’t have to jump on couches to prove it. Read more about his antics at Sazze. 1:30 PM CT CMT

4. NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup in Forth Worth. It’s the sprint Cup Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, and that just makes me giggle. 2:15 PM CT ABC

5. NFL Football: Panthers at Saints. Saints are 7-0 … really? Can they do 8 and be perfect for the first half of the season? 3:05 PM CT Fox

6. 60 Minutes. Andre Agassi is interviewed and discusses his new autobiography. Also included is a report on foreign computer hackers. 6:00 PM CT CBS

7. Brothers. Mike gets the chance at a comeback in the NFL, and Coach and Chill help him get back in shape. as Adele offers advice. Adele also interferes with a student that dreams of playing professional baseball. 6:00 PM CT Fox

8. America’s Funniest Home Videos. It’s abbreviated version tonight, as it starts after NASCAR. 6:30 PM CT ABC

9. American Dad. When Stan starts acting like a kid, Steve became the man of the house. Hayley gives Klaus the fish a haircut. 6:30 PM CT Fox

10. The Amazing Race 15. It’s the Race’s first switchback, which has the teams going to Stockholm and repeating one of the most difficult Roadblocks ever, the haybales. 7:00 PM CT CBS

11. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. A champion of wheelchair sports who mentors disabled Iraq War veterans gets his home redone. Kellie Pickler is a celebrity volunteer and sings at the reveal as well. 7:00 PM CT ABC

12. Family Guy. Brian takes flak from the rest of the family when he falls for an older woman, and Peter kicks everyone he can find after watching Road House. 7:00 PM CT Fox

13. Sunday Night Football: Cowboy at Eagles. This will decide who leads the division. 7:15 PM CT NBC

14. Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show. This special includes both animated and live-action sketches. 7:30 PM CT Fox

15. Three Rivers. Lisa becomes attached to a boy in the hospital who was crushed by a ride at a fair after she witnesses the accident, and Andy and David try to get a ventricular-assist device for a patient’s failing heart. 8:00 PM CT CBS

16. Desperate Housewives. Susan suspects Katherine of being Julie’s assailant, and Lynette has her own suspicions. Angie invites Bree and Orson for dinner, and confronts Nick about a secret. 8:00 PM CT ABC

17. Family Guy. Stewie befriends Hannah Montana, and finds out something surprising about her. Chris meets the Evil Monkey, and finds out he’s not so evil after all. 8:00 PM CT Fox

18. Next Iron Chef. The final four go to Tokyo and have to highlight different cooking styles with five different taste, sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and urnami. 8:00 PM CT Food Network

19. Curb Your Enthusiasm. Cheryl faces competition from one of Jeff’s clients for the role on Seinfeld, a cop’s name is a topic of interest, and Larry gets in touch with his feminine side. 8:00 PM CT HBO East

20. Dexter. A string of homicides are connected to a well-known photographer, and Dexter wants a shot at bringing him down, yet Quinn’s interest in Dexter’s nightly habits hinders the plan. Harry wants Dexter to stay on the Trinity Killer case, and Debra gets frustrated being treated with kid gloves when she returns to work. 8:00 PM CT Showtime East

21. Cleveland Show. Cleveland tries to warn Roberta about the dangers of sex, but instead Cleveland Jr. picks up the message and makes purity pledge at church. 8:30 PM CT Fox

22. Bored to Death. In the season finale, the magazine team train for their triple-header showdown with Richard Antrem and the others from GQ.  8:30 PM CT HBO East

23. Cold Case. After a jocky’s body is found in a mass grave for horses, his 1986 murder case is reopened. He had disappeared just after losing the race meant to be his last before retiring. Santana’s music is featured throughout the episode. 9:00 PM CT CBS

24. Brothers & Sisters. Kitty has side effcts after her cancer tretments, Nora meets a love interest, and Scotty’s father has news about his marriage. 9:01 PM CT ABC

25. My Fair Wedding With David Tutera. A “Mummer Parade” is bride Jamie’s theme of her wedding, and David has to get fully up to speed on what exactly a “Mummer” is in just a few days. 9:00 PM CT WE

26. Iron Chef America. It’s Charles Phan vs. Cat Cora. 8:00 PM CT WE

24. Mad Men. In the season finale, Don has an important meeting with Connie, Betty gets some interesting advice, and Pete has a serious discussion with some clients. 9:00 PM CT AMC