What to Watch Wednesday, Dec. 17

'A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa'
(8PM, NBC)
A little song, a little dance, and, since Kermit and Miss Piggy are involved, even a little romance?

This newest Muppets special finds Kermie and Piggy, their Muppet pals and a slew of celebs banding together to help get the Christmas wishes letters of three children into Santa's hands.

As the Muppets trek to the North Pole -- despite Piggy's desire to head to a more tropical climate -- they meet up with a cab driver played by Whoopi Goldberg, a cranky security guard played by Nathan Lane, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Beaker's girlfriend, played by supermodel Petra Nemcova. Take that, Leonardo DiCaprio.


'A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa'
(8PM, NBC)
A little song, a little dance, and, since Kermit and Miss Piggy are involved, even a little romance?

This newest Muppets special finds Kermie and Piggy, their Muppet pals and a slew of celebs banding together to help get the Christmas wishes letters of three children into Santa's hands.

As the Muppets trek to the North Pole -- despite Piggy's desire to head to a more tropical climate -- they meet up with a cab driver played by Whoopi Goldberg, a cranky security guard played by Nathan Lane, a pair of mobsters played by 'Sopranos' alums Tony Sirico and Steve Schirripa, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Beaker's girlfriend, played by supermodel Petra Nemcova. Take that, Leonardo DiCaprio.

'Secret Millionaire'
(8PM, Fox)
A Baltimore socialite and former NFL cheerleader checks into a Pennsylvania mining town where she makes new friends and determines which of her new neighbors is most in need of her $100,000.

'Christmas in Washington'
(8PM, TNT)
Dr. Phil and the missus host this annual concert from D.C., where performers include Darius "Hootie" Rucker, Julianne Hough and Kristin Chenoweth.

'Spectacle: Elvis Costello With ...'
(9PM, Sundance)
Former prez Bill Clinton sits down with Elvis Costello and discusses his early career choice to become a jazz saxophonist.

'Top Chef: 12 Days of Christmas'
(10PM, Bravo)
It's a very celebrity-filled 'Top Chef' Christmas as Martha Stewart pops in to judge the holiday-themed quickfire challenge, while the contestants have to provide the goodies for actress Natasha Richardson's Christmas-themed AIDS charity cocktail party in this week's elimination contest.

'Parking Wars'
(10PM, A&E) 2nd season finale
No more Garfield 'til next season makes us sad. But perhaps not as sad as tonight's towed car owners, including a wedding guest whose car gets clipped during the wedding celebration.

'Breakfast Paradise'
(9PM, Travel Channel)
A cross-country road trip of the best places to grab grub for breakfast, including one restaurant that serves nothing but cereal.

Also on tonight:
- 'Stylista' (9PM, CW) 1st season finale
- 'A Christmas Carol' (9PM, TNT) Starring Patrick Stewart


What's on tomorrow: 'Million Dollar Password,' 'Testees' finale and more

Check out our TV calendar for a look at the month ahead