TONIGHT'S MUST-SEES

"Shrek the Halls," 7 p.m., and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005), 7:30-10 p.m., ABC. This is like the long-ago days, when theaters showed a cartoon and then a family movie. The opener has Shrek — who knows nothing about Christmas — trying to master it for his wife and kids. The story is so-so, but has quickly become an audience favorite. That's followed by a great film. Roald Dahl's story of a poor lad and a candy king had already been made into one good movie, the 1971 "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." This version adds the stunning visual touch of director Tim Burton, plus the Johnny Depp as Wonka. It's already a classic.

"House," 7 p.m., Fox. The medical mystery in this rerun is fascinating: All the organ recipients from one donor have died — with one exception. What killed them? What could save that last person? On top of that is another dandy story: Dr. House has hired a private detective to learn more about the people involved; he hires him to find out what Wilson is up to. As played by Michael Weston, the detective provides a great, temporary addition to a superb show.

OF NOTE

Christmas music, all night. From 7-9 p.m., MyNetwork (K5) reruns "The Spirit of Christmas," with music by Natalie Cole, Al Jarreau, Brian McKnight, Bo Bice, Tiffany, the Greater Los Angeles Gospel Choir and more. At 9, PBS stations have "Christmas at Luther," a concert taped at Luther College in Iowa.

"Today Looks Back at 2008," 7 p.m., NBC. The morning-show people view the year's top news stories and people.

"Big Bang Theory," 7 p.m., CBS. A night of CBS reruns starts with Penny having a clumsy date with Leonard, then turning to Sheldon — no expert on such matters — for advice.

"How I Met Your Mother," 7:30 p.m., CBS. Marshall and Lily have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple. That part works well; there's also a poor sub-plot, involving Barney and a "slap bet."

"Two and a Half Men," 8 p.m., CBS. Alan dates a woman who gossips about his ex-wife's sex life.

"Momma's Boys," 8 p.m., NBC. Last Tuesday's opener was toxic television, focusing on Khalood Bojanowski, who declared that her son should not choose anyone who is black, Jewish, Asian or divorced. We haven't seen the second episode, except for a sampling of the elimination process. It's truly painful, with some women being rejected threefold.

"Jesus in India," 7 p.m., Sundance Channel (Oceanic Digital 646). In this documentary, author Edward Martin follows rumors that Jesus spent years in India and nearby countries. Martin ranges from the Vatican to the Himalayan mountains; he finds no proof, but has an interesting story to spin.