November "sweeps" begins today.  Here are some of the specials and other programs the networks will be airing this month.

For number one network CBS, J.R. and the gang return for the "Dallas" reunion November 7 and "The Country Music Awards" airs November 9.

For resurgent ABC, "The American Music Awards" moves from January to November 14 with host Jimmy Kimmel. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" airs November 25 and "Nick and Jessica's Family Christmas" is December 1. 

Jimmy Smits guest stars on "NYPD Blue" November 9,  Sharon Lawrence appears on "Desperate Housewives" November 7, and Robert Wagner and Jaclyn Smith guest star on "Hope and Faith" November 5 and 12.  Joanna Kerns and Valerie Harper guest star on "Less Than Perfect" November 26.

For disappointing NBC, "The 25 Million Dollar Hoax" premieres November 8, Jimmy Smits joins "The West Wing" November 10, Alanis guest stars on "American Dreams" November 7, Kelly Preston (currently starring in the big hit music video "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5) appears on "Joey" and Ray Liotta pops up in the "ER" on November 11.  The casts of "Las Vegas" and "Crossing Jordan" do cross-overs November 7 and 8.  "The Seinfeld Retrospective" airs November 25.

For Fox, most of its "sweeps" programming is the return of its regular shows such as "The O.C" tonight, and "The Simpsons" and "Malcolm in the Middle" on November 7.  "American Idol" doesn't start until January.

On WB, "The Lord of the Rings" airs November 7 and 8.   Jane Seymour visits "Smallville" November 17, and Wayne Newton appears on "7th Heaven" November 29.  "A Walk to Remember" with Mandy Moore and Shane West airs November 24.

And for UPN, "The Vibe Awards" are November 16 and Taye Diggs guest stars on "America's Next Top Model" on November 17.