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City Prime-time Programming Highlights: Monday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. December , 04

13/12/2014

Danny and Kim's relationship hangs in the balance, and the winning chef is chosen on the eagerly awaited season finales of City original series Package Deal and Hell's Kitchen, respectively

Spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear with Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas and iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball 2014

This week on Rogers Hometown Hockey, host Ron MacLean is live from Kingston, ON as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Chicago Blackhawks

Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for December 15 to 21. All programming is subject to change.

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Monday, Dec. 15:

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

And a Loan for Christmas

Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behr) obtain a bank loan to mass-produce their cupcake T-shirts so that they can sell them at high-end boutiques. Meanwhile, the diner gang gathers in Chestnuts barn for a holiday decorating contest that Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge) entered.

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

Dominoes

It's Christmas Eve and a boy is trapped in a beach-side cave, where the rising tide causes problems.

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

To Have and Withhold

Mollys (Melissa McCarthy) book advance is on the line as she attempts to overcome writers block.

Tuesday, Dec. 16:

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas(s/NBC): 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT

**One-hour Special**

Based on the holiday hit film Elf and the popular broadway show Elf: The Musical comes an all-new retelling of Buddy's (Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory) delightfully absurd and heartwarming story. Blending the look and feel of the stop-motion animated specials of the past with the sharp sensibility of modern-day film, Santa (Ed Asner, Elf) narrates the story of Buddy's travels to New York City to meet the father he never knew he had, while transforming the lives of everyone he encounters along the way. The voice cast also includes Fred Armisen (Portlandia), Jay Leno (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), Matt Lauer (The Today Show), Gilbert Gottfried (A Million Ways to Die in the West), and Steve Higgins (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon).

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Hell's Kitchen (s/FOX): 8 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. CT

**Back-to-back Episodes**

Four Chefs Compete

Four chefs remain for the "Taste It, Now Make It" challenge and the winner gets to spend the afternoon with loved ones, while the other contestants prepare for the 200th dinner service.

Hell's Kitchen (s/FOX): 9 p.m. ET/PT, 10 p.m. MT, 8 p.m. CT

**Season Finale**

Winner Chosen

The two remaining contestants must create five unique dishes, which will be judged by a group of esteemed Los Angeles chefs. Later, a new head chef for Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City, N.J. is chosen.

Thursday, Dec. 18:

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

Free Therapy and a Dead Lady's Yard Sale

Family secrets come out when Christy (Anna Faris) and Bonnie (Allison Janney) are asked to join Violet's (Sadie Calvano) therapy session.

Friday, Dec. 19:

iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball 2014: 8 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings)

**90-minute Special**

Crank up the holiday vibe with iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball 2014, featuring performances from today's top hit makers including: Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Calvin Harris, Rita Ora, and more, from New York's iconic Madison Square Garden.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Hockey Night in Canada: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. PT

Ottawa @ Montreal

The Ottawa Senators take on the Montreal Canadiens live in Montreal.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Rogers Hometown Hockey: 6:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. MT, 3:30 p.m. PT

Toronto @ Chicago

This week, host Ron MacLean is live from Kingston, ON as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Chicago Blackhawks. Featuring MacLean, along with other Sportsnet personalities, the broadcast will include interviews with celebrities, NHL alumni, and special guests with connections to the community, including features on local NHL players and grassroots stories.

Package Deal: 10 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. CT, 8 p.m. MT, 7 p.m. PT

**City Original Series**

**Back-to-back Episodes**

Breakup Part One

When Sheldon (Harland Williams) and Ryan (Jay Malone) learn of Danny's (Randal Edwards) intentions to propose, they hijack a bachelor party to fulfill their own agenda to change his mind. Meanwhile, Kim (Julia Voth) accidentally learns of the forthcoming proposal, but unsure of her feelings tries to avoid it at all costs.

Package Deal: 10:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 p.m. CT, 8:30 p.m. MT, 7:30 p.m. PT

**City Original Series**

**Season Finale**

Breakup Part Two

When Danny (Randal Edwards) and Kim (Julia Voth) break up, Sheldon (Harland Williams) tries to get Danny to move on by picking up other girls. Meanwhile, Ryan (Jay Malone) accidentally sets Kim up with a new love interest, an eco-hippy who has everything in common with her. Later, a guilt-ridden Ryan, tries to undo what he has done.

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