What To Watch: White Collar's Last Con, Colbert Ends, Jingle Ball And More
On TV this Thursday: White Collar pulls one last heist, Covert Affairs cries for Argentina, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball brings out the year's biggest pop stars and a HIMYM alumna visits The McCarthys. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar.
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Showtimes for December 18, 2014
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
From New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the 90-minute holiday concert features — to name a few —Taylor Swift, Iggy Azalea, Maroon 5, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Meghan Trainor.
Mom
Winter finale: When Christy and Bonnie are asked to join Violet's therapy session, family secrets are revealed.
People Magazine Awards
Live from Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel, this two-hour event provides a snapshot of the year in pop culture, including the award for Best People Magazine Cover of the Year. Performers include 5 Seconds of Summer and Maroon 5 (who are apparently everywhere tonight, huh?).
White Collar
Series finale: In order to help Neal carry out a risky heist, Peter must involve himself in a dangerous con against the Pink Panthers — which puts El at unease with their new baby on the way. (Read a preview with stars Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay.)
The McCarthys
Winter finale: Marjorie invites her upstairs 
tenant (How I Met Your Mother’s Alyson Han- nigan) to have Christmas with the family after a rough break- up. Gilles Marini (Switched at Birth) also guest-stars.
Conan To Go
This one-hour special features Conan’s favorite remote segments from the past four seasons, including "Lyft Kevin Hart & Ice Cube," "Conan Visits the American Girl Store," "Clueless Gamer: Grand Theft Auto 5" and more.
Covert Affairs
Season finale: With Russian Vega Force assassins hot on their trail, Annie and McQuaid work together to escape Argentina. (Watch a sneak peek.) (Not yet renewed; check status.)
Elementary
Winter finale: After a police officer is murdered, Holmes and Watson join forces with the NYPD for a manhunt.
Project Runway: Threads
Season finale: The designers are tasked with creating a standout final look for their runway show — but who will win? Hart of Dixie’s Jaime King returns as a guest judge. (Not yet renewed.)
The Almighty Johnsons
Season finale: When Gaia’s 21st birthday arrives, things go awry for gods and humans alike. Pretty typical for a 21st birthday, right? (No word yet on when Season 3 will air Stateside.)
The Colbert Report
Series finale: Grimmy, Colbert’s colleague and lifelong friend, stops by to help wrap the show’s nine-year run.