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Published: Thursday, Dec. 15 2005 12:00 a.m. MST

Marissa (Mischa Barton) and Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) attend his Bar Mitz-vahkkah.

G. Schwartz, Fox

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Two and a Half Men (7 p.m., Ch. 2) and How I Met Your Mother (7:30 p.m., Ch. 2): With "Survivor" having wrapped things up for this year (and not scheduled to return until early next year), we get repeats of a couple of Monday-night comedies.

The Santa Clause (7 p.m., Ch. 4): Tim Allen stars in this 1994 comedy. (Repeat)

Joey (7 p.m., Ch. 5): In this hourlong Christmas episode, Alex decides to tell Joey how she feels about him.

The O.C. (7 p.m., Ch. 13): After a bit of a sophomore slump last season — OK, more than a bit — this show seems to have gotten back on track this year. And tonight it's the moment "O.C." fans have come to anticipate each season — it's Chrismukkuh! You know, the combination of Christmas and Hanukkah, created by Seth, whose father is Jewish and whose mother is Christian. This year, it's actually a Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah for Seth's adopted brother, Ryan. Oy!

Everybody Hates Chris (7 p.m., Ch. 24): Looks like there will be no Christmas presents this year.

The Apprentice (8 p.m., Ch. 5): Oh, is this still on? Well, yaaawwwnnn, Donald Trump picks a winner.

Reunion (8 p.m., Ch. 13): Carla's got a new boyfriend; Craig announces his candidacy for the state assembly.

Peter Jennings Reporting (9 p.m., Ch. 4): The late ABC newsman's final project was this documentary — "Breakdown: American's Health-Insurance Crisis."