TV Highlights: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010

SERIES

Community: When the study group members realize Troy (Donald Glover) is turning 21, they take him out to the bars, but things get out of control when Annie (Alison Brie) takes on the identity on her fake ID in this new episode (8 p.m. NBC).

The Office: Freaked out by an article about China’s growing status as a superpower, Michael (Steve Carell) decides he must stop China before it takes over the United States in this new episode (9 p.m. NBC).

Grey’s Anatomy: Concerned about Cristina (Sandra Oh), Derek (Patrick Dempsey) takes her on a fishing trip in this new episode (9 p.m. ABC).

Fringe: The team discovers a critical device that is able to communicate between the universes (9 p.m. Fox).

Outsourced: Todd (Ben Rappaport) is suffering from homesickness until he finds out that he can watch his favorite football team’s game on television in this new episode (9:30 p.m. NBC).

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: As tensions continue to mount, Lisa sets up Kim on a date with a millionaire friend of hers in this new episode (10 p.m. Bravo).

Brad Meltzer’s Decoded: In this new series, Brad Meltzer delves into secret clues, conspiracy theories and enigmatic symbols in a quest to solve baffling historical riddles. The premiere explores the secret presidential codes of Thomas Jefferson and how they may be partially responsible for the death of explorer Meriwether Lewis (10 p.m. History).

MOVIES

The Santa Suit: Santa Claus transforms a corporate bigwig into his look-alike in this new holiday treat starring Kevin Sorbo and Jodie Dowdall (8 and 10 p.m. Hallmark).

Edge of Darkness: After his daughter is shot on his doorstep, a Boston detective (Mel Gibson) learns about her secret life in this 2010 drama (9 p.m. HBO).

SPORTS

College basketball: UCLA at Kansas (6 p.m. ESPN2).

Hockey: The Florida Panthers visit the Kings (7:30 p.m. FSN).