With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable and the inevitable episode repeats, it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.

Saturday (November 27)

Today Show: Chef Marcus Samuelsson is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, NBC

Paula's Best Dishes: Paula cooks up some classic Southern cuisine--pimiento-cheese sandwiches, sweet potato fries, and sweet-tea pie. 10 a.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa: Ina Garten makes cocktails and canapes and provides a lesson on hosting a cocktail party 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (November 28)

Dirty Jobs: The host learns to farm cranberries in an artificial bog. 8 p.m. ET, Discovery

Food Network Challenge: Pastry chefs create elaborate, edible holiday displays for store windows, and the winner gets $10,000. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

Food(ography): All about cheese. 9 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Brew Masters: The host visits Peru to check out a corn-based brew. 10 p.m. ET, Discovery