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By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Friends," 7 and 7:30 p.m., NBC. This show's Thanksgiving-themed episodes have been an annual delight. Now there is a new one at 7 p.m., followed by a rerun of last year's show, at 7:30. The new one has Monica preparing a grand feast. She's obsessive, as usual.

Of Note

"The Bachelor: The Final Rose," 7 p.m., ABC. On Wednesday, "The Bachelor" showed which woman — Estella or Kelly Jo — was chosen by Bob Guiney. Now we see what they've done since the taping was finished.

"Only the Lonely" (1991), 8 p.m., ABC Family. Chris Columbus usually directs big-audience movies, including "Home Alone" and the first "Harry Potter" film. This time, however, he crafted a sweet romance that was perfectly cast. John Candy played a quiet cop, drawn to a pensive young woman (Ally Sheedy). Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn are great in support.

"Peter Jennings Reporting," 8 p.m., ABC. Cable networks have been busy all week, looking at the upcoming (on Saturday) 40th anniversary of John Kennedy's assassination. Here, ABC re-examines the evidence surrounding the assassination.

"Frontline: Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?," 9 p.m., PBS. Another network joins the Kennedy rush. In this case, "Frontline" reruns its previous Oswald profile.

"Scrubs," 8:30 p.m., NBC. J.D.'s relationship with Danni (Tara Reid) is heating up. Things get complicated, however, when he works and plays with Dr. Cox.

"ER," 9 p.m., NBC. Above the hospital, an air crash might have involved someone Lewis briefly married. Meanwhile, Romano rages at Pratt and at Abby — who wonders what Carter is doing now in Africa.

"Without a Trace," 9 p.m., CBS. A heroic firefighter has disappeared.