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Chris and Simon deal with a violent suspect they believe has tried to break into a car, while Daz and Rosie stop a van after a dangerous pursuit - but the driver refuses to give up and they give chase on foot down a dark country lane

The killer of McGarrett's father resurfaces and immediately makes his presence known, kidnapping Chin Ho and using the detective to demand a $10million ransom. Amid the chaos, Danny tries to prepare the perfect Christmas for his daughter Grace. Guest starring James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Teal'c reveals that he has a son, and must return to Chulak to prevent him from being enslaved by the Goa'uld. Sci-fi drama, starring Christopher Judge

Having left Will's apartment, Grace begins her new life by throwing a party and not inviting him. Jack has to move in with Rosario to convince the authorities their marriage is genuine - but does not appreciate living in the maid's quarters. Starring Eric McCormack and Debra Messing

Will faces stiff opposition when Grace enters the race for presidency of the residents' association after finding out about the perks of the job. Jack has Karen in the palm of his hand after she accidentally loses his pet parrot - and will do anything to make amends

Homer gets roped into coaching the kids' lacrosse team with Milhouse's dad, Kirk, who is in desperate need of a friend. When Kirk gets too clingy, Homer vents about how much of a loser he is. Kirk overhears his rant and disappears, right when the team needs him most - the championship game

The broadcaster concludes his exploration of the archipelago with a look at how, despite their proximity, no two of the 19 islands are the same. He also uncovers evidence that evolution on Galapagos is occurring faster than Charles Darwin could ever have imagined, and encounters Lonesome George, the last remaining giant Pinta Island tortoise, who died just a few weeks after filming in June 2012

McGarrett finds a gang of thieves has evaded his elaborate security system and entered his home, and is left powerless as they snatch his father's toolbox. The team investigates when Steve's sister Mary Ann is also taken by the robbers, before it emerges the Yakuza is behind the crimes

When Department of Justice agent Lance Hamilton's partner is killed, Sam dons his previous undercover persona of Switch to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Kensi, Deeks, Rountree and Kilbride work to catch an aerospace engineer who stole classified schematics

Krusty and his daughter spend Christmas with the Simpsons. Reverend Lovejoy tries to attract converts after church attendance drops, while a spooky Christmas toy haunts Maggie

When all the fast-food restaurants in Springfield start serving healthy meals, Homer turns to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort - and digs up some childhood memories. And Lisa must find a good news story when the future of her school radio station is in jeopardy

A failed jewellery store robbery results in a murder that results in three coins being retrieved from a dead thief's stomach. It seems that the coins have an unsettling effect on whoever possesses them, and Hank and Captain Renard soon begin to exhibit unusual behaviour. Elsewhere, an old friend of Aunt Marie's comes to Nick with information about the circumstances of his parents' death. Fantasy drama, starring Russell Hornsby

Police officers are called to deal with a man wielding an axe in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, and in America a state trooper survives after being knocked down by a speeding truck

McGarrett finds a gang of thieves has evaded his elaborate security system and entered his home, and is left powerless as they snatch his father's toolbox. The team investigates when Steve's sister Mary Ann is also taken by the robbers, before it emerges the Yakuza is behind the crimes