One dirty practical joke deserves - and begets - another in Johann Strauss Jr.'s 1874 opera Die Fledermaus (8:30 p.m.-11 p.m., WETA, Channel 26), recorded during a 2003 Washington performance. Washington Opera director Placido Domingo pops up in a cameo.
At a glance
WJZ 13 Special: Baltimore's New Year's Eve Spectacular (11 p.m.-12:30 a.m., WJZ, Channel 13) - The news team covers the fun and fireworks live. CBS.
Bait (8 p.m.-10 p.m., WBFF, Channel 45) - Feds release a small-time crook, believing he'll lead them to stolen gold. Fox.
Dateline NBC (11 p.m.-12:30 p.m., WBAL, Channel 11) A report on a doctor accused of killing his wife in 2000. NBC.
Hope & Faith (9 p.m.-9:30 p.m., WMAR, Channel 2) - Faith is hired to do a wacky car commercial. ABC.
The Best Man (8 p.m.-10 p.m., WUTB, Channel 24) - Steamy novel spills his friends' secrets. A wedding brings them all together. Oops. UPN.
Reba (9 p.m.-9:30 p.m., WNUV, Channel 54) - Reba's putting tip helps Brock's golf game and irks Barbra Jean. WB.
Cable
Welcome to Mooseport (8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., HBO) - A plumber runs for mayor vs. an ex-president.
The Devil's Own (8 p.m.-10 p.m., Cinemax) - A New York cop unknowingly harbors an Irish terrorist.
Steel Magnolias (11 p.m.-1 a.m., Lifetime) - Southern ladies bond at a beauty parlor.
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