LL Cool J and Taylor Swift host this special that announces the nominations for the 2013 Grammy Awards. Maroon 5, Fun., Luke Bryan, Ne-Yo and The Who are scheduled to perform. 10 p.m. Wednesday on CBS (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

“The Neighbors,” 8:30 p.m. (ABC): Marty and Debbie dislike the kids’ entitled attitude toward Christmas and decide to return the gifts.

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” 9 p.m. (NBC): A man goes on a killing spree, but he has links to a prostitute that Benson encountered in an earlier investigation, so the FBI contacts SVU for information.

“The Polar Express” (2004), 9 p.m. (ABC Family): The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. Animated. Based on a book by Chris Van Allsburg.

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