NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday November 27, 2011 - Saturday December 3, 2011

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday November 27, 2011 - Saturday December 3, 2011

"FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA"
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11/27/2011 (07:00PM - 08:15PM) (Sunday) :

"NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL"
"(APX; MAY END EARLIER) - PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (FLEX GAME #2)"
11/27/2011 (08:15PM - 11:30PM) (Sunday) :

"THE SING-OFF"
"LIVE FINALE: TOP 3 FINALISTS"
11/28/2011 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : THE WINNER IS REVEALED – LIVE SEASON FINALE – The final three groups perform for the last time before finding out who America voted as the country’s best a capella group. Special performances by groups seen on this season will round out this finale night episode. The winning group receives the prize of $200,000 cash and a Sony Music recording contract. Nick Lachey hosts and Sara Bareilles, Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman serve as judges.

"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"
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11/28/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) :

"THE BIGGEST LOSER 12"
"EPISODE 11"
11/29/2011 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST KEN PAVES AND FASHION EXPERT JEANNIE MAI HELP TRANSFORM FINAL FIVE CONTESTANTS IN MUST-SEE MAKEOVER EPISODE – In this eagerly-anticipated makeover episode, the five remaining players head off to a luxury spa to get pampered before shopping for stylish new clothes in Beverly Hills with fashion maven Jeannie Mai. Then in-demand Hollywood hairdresser Ken Paves crafts stylish new looks for the contestants before a limousine whisks them away to see Cirque Du Soleil’s "Iris." But before the show begins, each player gets a heartwarming reunion with a loved one flown in to celebrate their big day and see their amazing transformation. Later, back to reality and the ranch, the contestants weigh in and one more is eliminated, leaving the final four players of the season.

"PARENTHOOD"
"MISSING"
11/29/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : KRISTINA AND ADAM DISCOVER HARSH CONSEQUENCES COME WITH TWO FULL-TIME JOBS; CROSBY AND JASMINE CONFRONT THEIR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES AND SARAH AND MARK THINK ABOUT FUTURE PLANS—JASON RITTER GUEST STARS—Kristina (Monica Potter) and Adam (Peter Krause) become overwhelmed with their work schedules and put Max’s (Max Burkholder) well being in danger. Also, Kristina offers Amber (Mae Whitman) a new opportunity, and Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) struggle to deal with their complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) tries to keep her distance from Zoe; Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Mark (guest-star Jason Ritter) think deeper into their future.
Also starring: Sarah Ramos, Miles Heizer, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Savannah Paige Rae, Sam Jaegar and Tyree Brown.

"NBC SPECIALS"
"CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2011"
11/30/2011 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : LIGHTING UP THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS CHRISTMAS TREE -- NBC heralds the arrival of the holidays on Wednesday, November 30th (8-9PM ET/PT) with a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree during the 14th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" telecast. Co-hosted by Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie, both of the TODAY Show, the star-studded 79th annual tree lighting extravaganza will feature an array of musical guests performing current hits and holiday classics from Rockefeller Center in New York City. Prior to the network special, WNBC, NBC's New York flagship station, and some other NBC stations will broadcast an additional live hour of the special (7-8PM ET). "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" is produced by Brad Lachman Productions with Lachman serving as executive producer. Bill Bracken is producer.

"HARRY'S LAW"
"HEAD GAMES"
11/30/2011 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : WHEN A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME TURNS DEADLY HARRY AND ADAM TEAM UP TO REPRESENT ANGRY PARENTS WHILE TOMMY MUST DEFEND A STRUGGLING SINGLE MOTHER – Harry (Kathy Bates) and Adam (Nate Corddry) argue on behalf of parents whose son died after receiving a concussive blow while playing on his high school football team. During the case, Harry examines the danger that football-related injuries pose to young athletes. Meanwhile, Tommy (Christopher McDonald) represents a struggling single mother who resorted to robbing a bank in order to pay her mounting bills. With Cassie’s (Karen Olivo) help, they put the government on trial by arguing a rarely used defense. Mark Valley also stars.
Nikki Lichterman

"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"LOST TRAVELER"
11/30/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : WHEN A ROMANI BOY VANISHES ON HIS WAY HOME FROM SCHOOL, THE SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT MUST PENETRATE HIS INSULAR COMMUNITY TO FIND THE UNLIKELY ABDUCTORS. GILBERT GOTTFRIED, RON RIFKIN AND GAVIN LEE GUEST STAR.
A Romani child disappears on his way home from school. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Amaro (Danny Pino) interview the distraught parents, who are distrustful of the police. The initial investigation leads Fin (Ice-T) and Rollins (Kelli Giddish) to the powerful leader of the Romani community, but he denies any involvement. The family remains hopeful their boy will be found, especially when they discover his cell phone is still active. With the help of their TARU tech (guest star Gottfried) and a meddling newspaper reporter, the detectives narrow the perpetrators to a mentally challenged neighbor, throwing the tight-knit Romani community into turmoil. Also guest starring Ron Rifkin and Gavin Lee. Also starring Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen) and Richard Belzer (Sergeant John Munch.) Special appearances by Stephanie March (ADA Alex Cabot), Tamara Tunie (M.E. Melinda Warner), and Linus Roache (Bureau Chief Mike Cutter.)

"COMMUNITY"
"FOOSBALL AND NOCTURNAL VIGILANTISM"
12/01/2011 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : JEFF AND SHIRLEY BOND OVER FOOSBALL; ANNIE COMES UP WITH AN ELABORATE PLAN TO HIDE THE FACT THAT SHE BROKE ABED’S NEW DVD – When a group of arrogant students commandeer the foosball table at school, Jeff (Joel McHale) and Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) unite to defeat them. Meanwhile, Annie (Alison Brie) accidentally breaks Abed’s (Danny Pudi) new limited edition "Dark Knight" DVD and claims that someone broke into the apartment and stole it. Things snowball out of control when Abed thinks he knows who took the DVD and sets about getting it back. Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs and Donald Glover also star.

"PARKS AND RECREATION"
"THE TRIAL OF LESLIE KNOPE"
12/01/2011 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : LESLIE DEFENDS HER ACTIONS—Things come to a head for Leslie (Amy Poehler), Ben (Adam Scott) and Chris (Rob Lowe). Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O’Heir and Retta also star.
Joanne Park

"THE OFFICE"
"MRS. CALIFORNIA "
12/01/2011 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : MEET MRS. CALIFORNIA— MAURA TIERNEY AND LINDSAY BROAD GUEST STAR— Robert California (two-time Emmy Award winner James Spader) brings his wife (guest star Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) opens a gym in the building. Ed Helms, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Mindy Kaling, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper and Zach Woods also star.
Joanne Park

"WHITNEY"

"UP ALL NIGHT"
12/01/2011 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) :

"PRIME SUSPECT"
"TBA"
12/01/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) :

"NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK"
"GAME OF YOUR LIFE"
12/02/2011 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : LEA THOMPSON ("Back to the Future"), TITUS MAKIN, JR. ("GLEE") AND NATHAN KRESS ("iCARLY) STAR IN A HEARTWARMING TWO-HOUR ORIGINAL MOVIE -- When gamer Zach Taylor (Titus Makin, Jr.) lands a scholarship to an exclusive video game design program, his future looks promising. That is, as long as he can survive the freshman project that will eliminate half the class. But when Zach learns that his father is in financial trouble, he has to make a choice that will affect his future and the lives of everyone around him.

"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2111"
12/02/2011 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :

"NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK"
"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"
12/03/2011 (08:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : NBC again presents this exclusive and special telecast of Frank Capra's 1946 holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life," starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. The film follows the life of George Bailey (Stewart) from childhood to maturity in the town of Bedford Falls. On what might be his last Christmas Eve, a discouraged Bailey wants to throw his life away. Fortunately, Clarence (Henry Travers), a second-class angel, is sent to show him the value of life. After Clarence gives Bailey a view of Bedford Falls without him, Bailey realizes how precious his life is and gets a second chance. He comes to learn that Clarence was right when he said, "No man is a failure who has friends." The film, which earned Oscar nominations for best picture, director, actor and film editing, was produced and directed by Capra.
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