NGTV Guide: Thursday, December 11

More repeats today with just a couple of bright spots from NBC.

Kath & Kim – NBC 8:30/7:30c
“Friends” – In an effort to find some “couple friends,” Kath (Molly Shannon) and Phil (John Michael Higgins) decide to host a Christmas Party with the mall security guard, Pete (guest star David Koechner) and his wife as the guests of honor. Meanwhile, Kim (Selma Blair) and Craig (Mikey Day) find their friendship with Derrick (Jay Phillips) is put to the test at the annual Circuit Surplus Holiday bash.

30 Rock – NBC 9:30/8:30c
“Christmas Special” – Only days before Christmas, Liz’s (Tina Fey) parents ditch her to celebrate the holidays at a couples-only retreat, leaving her all alone for the holiday. To fill the void, she participates in a charity program, “Letters to Santa,” to help underprivileged kids have a nice Christmas. Meanwhile, Jack (Alec Baldwin) takes his frustration out on the TGS staff when his plans for a dream holiday vacation away from his overbearing mother, Colleen (guest star Elaine Stritch), are crushed. The TGS crew are forced to give up their plans to produce a last minute Christmas special.