"The Next Great American Band" finale, 8 p.m. Fox. This "American Idol" spinoff has drawn small audiences but an interesting variety of bands. Consider the final four: There was Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, a 12-piece horn band. And Sixwire, a country band with strong harmonies and skilled guitar-playing. And The Clark Brothers, three handsome lads who have previously backed Carrie Underwood and SheDaisy. Then there's Light of Doom. Young guys, barely into or near their teens, posture like old, heavy-metal dudes. Three of those bands are still in the race. Tonight, we learn which one viewers chose.

"A Home for the Holidays," 7 p.m., CBS. Each year, this special offers a mixture of songs and feel-good stories about adoption. This year's singers are Sheryl Crow, Fergie, James Blunt, Reba McEntire and Carmina. Presenters include George Lopez and David Krumholtz.

OF NOTE

"Flood," 7 p.m., Ion. Here's a second chance to see this ambitious British miniseries, with the Thames River rising and Londoners in danger. The action scenes and special effects are so-so, but the plot, dialogue and acting are much better than in similar, American films.

"The 40-Year Virgin" (2005), 8-11 p.m., USA Network. Here's an expanded version of the popular comedy, with Steve Carell as a guy belatedly seeking sex.

"Mary Poppins" (1964) 8 p.m., ABC Family. Here's another chance to see this classic musical. It entwines some animation and Julie Andrews' Oscar-winning performance.

"Notting Hill" (1999), 6 and 8:30 p.m., Bravo. No one had to stretch too hard here. Julia Roberts plays an attractive, American movie star; Hugh Grant plays a handsome, stammering Englishman. They meet by accident in London's arty Notting Hill district; the result is gently appealing.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 6:30 p.m., Cartoon Network. And now yet another chance to see this wonderful cartoon classic.

"Women's Murder Club," 8 p.m., ABC. A drug ring is being operated from a nursing home. Meanwhile, Lindsay reluctantly agrees to go on a date.

"Moonlight," 8 p.m., CBS. Here's a rerun of the opening episode, in which a student has been killed in a way that suggests a vampire. Alex investigates; he also meets a reporter whom he knew long ago.

"Numb3rs," 9 p.m., CBS. After picking 30 straight winners, a young man has been killed at the track. Now Charlie tries to decipher the codes he was using.

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