City Prime-time Programming Highlights: Monday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. December , 0

City goes country this Christmas with the 4th annual CMA Country Christmas special, hosted by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and featuring performance by Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, and more

Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men) directs an all-new episode of Mom that finds Christy in an uncomfortable situation

Mike makes a life-changing decision after a near-death experience this week on Mike & Molly

Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for December 16 to 22. All programming is subject to change.

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Monday, Dec. 16:

How I Met Your Mother (s/CBS): 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT

Bass Player Wanted

The gang encounters a guy at Robin (Cobie Smulders) and Barney's (Neil Patrick Harris) wedding who intentionally stirs up trouble among them, and Marshall (Jason Segel) finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.

2 Broke Girls (s/CBS): 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, 9:30 p.m. MT, 7:30 p.m. CT

And the French Kiss

After Caroline (Beth Behrs) has an incredible make-out session with Max's (Kat Dennings) pastry school teacher, Chef Nicholas (recurring guest star Gilles Marini), she finds out something that makes her wish it never happened.

Mike & Molly (s/CBS): 9 p.m. ET/PT, 10 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. CT

They Shoot Asses, Don't They?

After being shot during a robbery, Mike (Billy Gardell) decides he needs to live every day like it's his last. As a result, he tells Carl (Reno Wilson) it's time for him to quit the police force.

Mom (s/CBS): 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, 10:30 p.m. MT, 8:30 p.m. CT

Corned Beef and Handcuffs

In an episode directed by Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), Christy (Anna Faris) gets stuck in the middle when Bonnie (Alison Janney) and Chef Rudy (French Stewart) start dating.

24/7 Red Wings/Maple Leafs: Road to the NHL Winter Classic: 10 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. MT, 9 p.m. CT

The groundbreaking 24/7 reality franchise, which has garnered 17 Sports Emmy Awards, joins forces again with the National Hockey League for the all-access reality series 24/7 Red Wings/Maple Leafs: Road To The NHL Winter Classic. In the first of four episodes, head coaches Mike Babcock of the Red Wings and Randy Carlyle of the Maple Leafs, along with a host of key players, are in the spotlight as the two clubs battle through busy December schedules.

Tuesday, Dec. 17:

The Biggest Loser:8 p.m. ET on OMNI 1 (s/ABC), 9 p.m. MT on OMNI AB (s/ABC), 7 p.m. PT on OMNI BC

The teams are dissolved and the 10 remaining players compete in an endurance challenge before facing a double elimination. Meanwhile, the trainers work out with different contestants; and a player struggles with negative thoughts.

CMA Country Christmas: 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT

**Two-hour Special**

Hosted by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, the 4th annual CMA Country Christmas special features country music's top artists, celebrating their favourite holiday classics and memories. Viewers will see performances from Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Sheryl Crow, Kellie Pickler, Lucy Hale, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, and Mary J. Blige. Plus, catch a special appearance by Willie Robertson from OLN's Duck Dynasty who performs from the Robertson's Christmas album, Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas.

A leader in multiplatform offerings, City delivers full episodes and exciting extras from hit programming on Citytv.com, available next day, post-broadcast. Fans can also catch up on their favourite series on Rogers on Demand, Rogers Anyplace TV, and with the free City Video App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch available on iTunes Canada. City's premium content is also available on the City Video Mobile App for Android available at the Google Play Store.

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