IDAHO (MT)

2:30 pm 

Martha Speaks  "Cora! Cora! Cora!/Cora Encore!"  Cora! Cora! Cora! - Helen's family friend Kit Luntanne (Jennifer Westfeldt) is upset. She's had to leave her lovable dog, Cora, at home while she travels with her acting troupe. Backstage at the theater, Martha meets Ham Johnson (Jon Hamm), an actor who admires Kit and wants to impress her. D

3:00 pm 

The Electric Company  "Off Target"  A neighborhood kid, Marcus Barnes, has just found out he has the wordball power.well, kind of. The Electric Company tries to help Marcus improve his wordball throwing skills so he can join them. D

3:30 pm 

WordGirl  "The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky/Granny's Pet Plan"  THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE CHUCKY - Chuck is finally fulfilling is dream and selling grilled cheese sandwiches out of the back of his station wagon -- a totally legitimate, non-villainous plan. But when Dr. Two-Brains smells cheese, he can't resist. Will Chuck be able to pursue his dream or will it be foiled by Dr. Two-Brains? Vocabulary Words: Pursue, Yearn. D

4:00 pm 

Wild Kratts  "Flight of the Draco"  While on a mission to discover the secret of the Draco lizard's gliding abilities, Martin and Chris uncover an evil plot by fashion designer, Donita Donata. She has been capturing these amazing creatures with a plan to make them part of her new Fall collection. It's the Wild Kratts team to the rescue! Science Concept: Gliding, Gravity. D

4:30 pm 

Cyberchase  "A Whale of a Tale"  With special guest star Al Roker. A trip to R-Fair City nearly turns into a monster mash when Hacker abducts Glowla, a beautiful cyberlady who generates pure energy. Hacker is able to snatch Glowla by reprogramming her trick whale, Snout. D

5:00 pm 

Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman  "Ruff Bounces Back"  Ruff is under a lot of pressure. To his dismay, he's recently heard that schnauzers are the most intelligent breed of dogs. Meanwhile Chet has shredded his final term paper for obedience school. D

5:30 pm 

Nightly Business Report   NULL

5:54 pm 

Newshour Promo   NULL

6:00 pm 

PBS NewsHour   NULL

7:00 pm 

Washington Week   NULL

7:30 pm 

Need to Know   SCOTT SIMON ANCHORS. Need to Know rebroadcasts a report documenting the death of an illegal immigrant who was beaten and tased by U.S. border patrol agents. D

8:00 pm 

Dialogue  "Richard Russo"  The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist talks with host Marcia Franklin.G

8:30 pm 

Reggie Perrin   Money becomes a growing concern for the Perrins with Nicola unemployed and Reggie still looking for a fulfilling new career, leaving the former sales executive considering a depressing solution. Meanwhile, a new neighbor moves in next door.G

9:00 pm 

Great Performances  "Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby"  The legendary rocker, in his first solo holiday special, presents songs produced by "Hitman" David Foster. The show includes classic songs, ranging from "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to "Auld Lang Syne," and duets with Michael Buble, Cee-Lo Green, Mary J. Blige and even the late Ella Fitzgerald.G

10:30 pm 

Architect Michael Graves: A Grand Tour   Popularly known for the "whistling bird" Alessi teakettle, the architect transforms America's built environment in the 1980s with buildings that take a whimsical approach to classical forms. But in early 2003, a mysterious and potentially fatal illness leaves him partially paralyzed. His ordeal, which includes years of painful rehabilitation, opens a new chapter of Graves' career - designing hospital furniture and homes for wounded war veterans.G

11:00 pm 

Charlie Rose   NULL