"Merry Madagascar" (7 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5): The onslaught of holiday specials begins with this new animated story about an amnesiac Santa Claus (Carl Reiner). Other voices include Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cedric the Entertainer and Andy Richter.

"The Good Wife" (7 p.m., WBBM-Channel 2): Alicia is asked to testify on her husband's behalf at his appeal hearing. Is he going to get another face slap?

"Biggest Loser" (7:30 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5): Reality gurus Tim Gunn (fashion) and Tabatha Coffey (hair) give the contestants makeovers.

"Melrose Place" (8 p.m., WGN-Channel 9): Heather Locklear is back as Amanda Woodward, and if she can save this show again, she should be canonized.

"Sons of Anarchy" (9 p.m., FX): All the forces are aligned against Adam Arkin's evil Zobelle.