TODAY'S MUST-SEE

"Cold Case," 8 p.m., CBS. It's time to pause and admire how much life has changed in the past half-century. In 1960, this story says, stewardesses had to be single, sexy and younger than 32. Passengers gawked; pilots groped. One woman complained, then disappeared. The crimesolving part is so-so, but this hour is enriched by classic Frank Sinatra songs.

TODAY'S MIGHT-SEE

Cartoons, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., ABC Family. After a weak start, this marathon has "The Year Without a Santa Claus" at 11 a.m. and its enjoyable sequel, "A Miser Brothers' Christmas," at noon. Then it alternates two immensely popular Pixar movies, "The Incredibles" (2004) is at 1 p.m., "Cars" (2006) at 3:30, "Incredibles" at 6 and "Cars" at 8:30.

OF NOTE

"The Wizard of Oz" (1939), 12:45 p.m., TNT. Here's another family favorite.

"In the Womb," 4 and 7 p.m., National Geographic Channel. Even "identical" twins, this film says, can be different in size, temperament and sexuality. Scientists still don't have all the answers, but this documentary skillfully uses advanced photography and graphics to illustrate development.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 6:30 p.m., Cartoon Network. The 1966 classic, one of the great half-hours in TV history, reruns.

"Million Dollar Password," 7 p.m., CBS. After one Thursday outing, this well-made game show settles into its Sunday spot. Competing are hosts of two CBS reality shows, Phil Keoghan ("Amazing Race") and Julie Chen ("Big Brother").

"The Simpsons," 8 p.m., Fox. Here's a rerun of this year's Halloween show. There's a clever little opening in which a machine keeps subverting Homer's vote. The three tales that follow are fairly good, sparked by a fresh take on "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

"Desperate Housewives," 9 p.m., ABC. In a rerun, Susan's ex-husband Mike finally meets her young lover.

"Skins," 10 p.m., BBC America (Oceanic Digital Channel 341). This series views the sometimes-chaotic lives of teens in modern London. Now the season ends with some strong moments: Friends want to give Chris a funeral he would have liked; his father doesn't even want them there. Meanwhile, the kids struggle with the pain of final grades and final goodbyes, as new lives begin. There's a wonderfully funny car chase here, plus some richly moving moments.