TV Episode Summaries for
7th December 2005

The Amazing Race Season 8, Episode 10

The Family Christmas Card

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on CBS

The teams continue from the last episode after being told they have not reached a Pit Stop and travel 49 miles to Dubois, Wyoming's Turtle Ranch. There, they face a Detour involving either Pioneer Spirit or Native Tradition. The Linz and Bransen Families opt for Pioneer Spirit in which they have to attach four wheels to a covered wagon and then drive a team of horses a quarter of a mile. Native Tradition involves building a tepee and the Weavers and Godlewskis chose this task. Next, the families travel 221 miles to Cody, Wyoming and find the Hotel Irma. They dress in period clothes and take a picture with "Buffalo Bill." Then they travel 73 miles to Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course in Montana and do a two-person Roadblock involving finding golf balls matching the color of a flag. The teams check in at the Pit Stop at Green Meadow Ranch, but one is eliminated, leaving the final three teams.

Fear Factor Season 6, Episode 1

Heist Fear Factor

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on NBC

The stakes are high as "Fear Factor" begins its all-new sixth season with a million dollar heist. First the teams must make it through one of the highest and fastest helicopter stunts ever all while trying to retrieve a set of keys for the final stunt. Then, they must crawl through a vent system filled with rats, spiders and fire. Finally, the duos will have the chance to steal up to one million dollars from a sunken armored car. A new twist to the show this season features host Joe Rogan traveling all over the country challenging people to "Fear Factor" stunts right in their own home for the chance to win a $5,000 Capital One credit card. The first stop - Phoenix, Arizona. Also new this season is a brand-new stunt team from such movies as "The Matrix Revolutions" and "Jurassic Park".

My Name Is Earl Season 1, Episode 10

White Lie Christmas

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on NBC

As the holiday season comes under way a few secrets are exposed when Earl attempts to cross number 74 off of his list: "Always ruined Joy's Christmas." Earl, Randy and Catalina enter a radio contest to win a brand new car for Joy to make up for all of the thoughtless Christmas presents Earl gave her while they were married. While Randy and Catalina vie over the car, Earl finds out that Joy's parents believe that he's still their son-in-law and that he's just returned from the war in Iraq. Joy is afraid to tell her father, an alleged racist, that she is now married to Darnell, so Earl plays the part, afraid of ruining another one of her Christmases.

The Office (US) Season 2, Episode 10

Christmas Party

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on NBC

Michael hosts a Christmas party at the office, but somehow manages to decrease the holiday cheer when he changes the arranged secret Santa pairs to a game of "Yankee Swap," where everyone gives their pre-bought presents to a different, random worker. To boost morale, Michael introduces vodka shots while the others compete for an iPod, Jim hopes that his sentimental present, meant for Pam, doesn't end up with Dwight, and Angela becomes enraged about Michael's party changes.

Sleeper Cell Season 1, Episode 3

Money

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on Showtime

Farik discovers that the money supply coming in from Mexico to finance Youmud Din has ceased. So, Farik, Darwyn and Christian cross the border to Tijuana, Mexico, and try to find a way to straighten out their financial troubles.

Boston Legal Season 2, Episode 9

Gone

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on ABC

When the FBI's hands are tied with red tape, Brad helps Denise go undercover as a rogue agent in order to find a missing boy who is close to her heart. But when legal and ethical roadblocks appear, they must make some difficult decisions.



Meanwhile, Denny's nonchalance regarding the use of firearms becomes a real concern for the other senior partners when he shoots a homeless man in the head with a paintball gun.

Law & Order: SVU Season 7, Episode 11

Alien

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on NBC

An investigation into the near fatal beating of a 12 year old boy uncovers a female suspect whose trial becomes about the rights of same sex parents.

Nip/Tuck Season 3, Episode 12

Sal Perri

Airs: 3:00am - 4:00am on FX

A plane crashes just after take off in Miami. Julia's mother might be one of the passengers. Christian, Sean, Julia and Liz are all trying to save the lives of the people that survived the plane crash.

The Colbert Report Season 1, Episode 26

Anderson Cooper

Airs: 4:30am - 5:00am on Comedy Central

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the Host of Anderson Cooper 360, Anderson Cooper!
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