TV THIS WEEK: Dec. 4 - 10
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SUNDAY
We do believe in fairies! Keira Knightley voices Tinker Bell, and Charlie Rowe (above, with Q’Orianka Kilcher) is the boy who would be Peter Pan, in “Neverland,” a new two-part twist on J.M. Barrie’s beloved children’s tale.
(Syfy, 9 p.m.; concludes Mon., 9 p.m.)
MONDAY
Famous faces like Ed Helms, Mo’Nique and Alanis Morissette share personal stories of shame and humiliation in the new 10-part series “The Mortified Sessions.” It’s up to viewers to supply the sympathy… and/or schadenfreude.(Sundance, 8 and 8:30 p.m.)
TUESDAY
“Miracle on 34th Street” proved in court that Santa Claus is real, while “It’s a Wonderful Life” showed Jimmy Stewart that, well, it’s a wonderful life… just two of the classics featured on a new holiday edition of“A Night at the Movies.” (TCM, 5 and 8 p.m.)
WEDNESDAY
(History, 8 p.m.)
THURSDAY
What do Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Rep. Anthony Weiner and golf’s Tiger Woods have in common? They’re among the alpha males indicted for their indiscretions in the special“Never Satisfied: Why Powerful Men Cheat.” (Biography, 7 and 11 p.m.)
FRIDAY
Where the “Rubber” meets the road is exactly where you don’t want to be when a discarded car tire named Robert achieves sentience and subsequently embarks on a freewheeling killing spree in this inventive 2010 indie thriller.
(Showtime, 9:30 p.m.)
SATURDAY
More awards: Do-gooders get their due at “The American Giving Awards,” a new ceremony celebrating charities, and “Spike TV’s Video Game Awards 2011” gives a thumbs-up to assorted thumb-straining amusements. (NBC, 8 p.m.; Spike, 8 p.m.)