Watch it
“How I Met Your Mother” (8 p.m., CBS). Lily and Marshall get some shocking news, and Robin gets a new job. No one cares what Ted does.
“Men of a Certain Age” (10 p.m., TNT). Joe has a hard time practicing enough, Owen finds being a boss is stressful, and Terry gets teased for being a cheesy actor.
Record it
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT). Brenda and the team investigate a series of pot-dispensary robberies.
“The Daily Show” (11 p.m., Comedy Central). Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is the guest.
Skip it
“Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You” (9 p.m., ABC). All I want for Christmas is to not hear Mariah Carey.