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Care more about tribbles than touchdowns? Don't sweat it. From sci-fi favorites to Batman biographies, there's tons of geeky stuff to watch on TV before and after you've had your turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Check out these suggestions (SciFi Channel's James Bond marathon was excluded due to its unhealthy amount of Pierce Brosnan).
Update: Check out Bob's list for more Thanksgiving Day viewing options.

6:15 a.m. (Eastern), Solaris (IFC) – I only recommend watching Andrei Tarkovsky's meditative sci-fi classic this early if you've stayed up all night basting a bird. It's sure to put you right to sleep and give you some crazy dreams.

6:30 a.m., Planet of the Apes (FMC) – Prepare for Turkey Day by watching Charlton Heston give evolution (that cruel joker) a one-two punch in the face. Followed by a documentary about the POTA movies and several episodes of the 1974 TV series.

7 a.m., Angel "Offspring" (TNT) – Darla shows up preggers on Angel's doorstep in this tense season three ep, written by co-creator David Greenwalt.

8 a.m., Biography: Batman (Biography Channel) – Adam West and Burt Ward guide you through a look back at the 60s Batman TV show. Followed by Adam West: Behind the Cowl and bios of Catwoman and Wonder Woman Lynda Carter. Holy awesomeness, Batman!

• At 8, FOX has a new Cops.
• TLC has a new Moving Up at 8.
• The History Channel is showing the original Planet of the Apes at 8. Huh?
• There's a new Emeril Live on Food Network at 8, focusing on sweet treats, followed by Easter Unwrapped.
• TCM has That Touch of Mink at 8, with Cary Grant and Doris Day.
• Also at 8: Nickelodeon has two new episodes of Ned's Declassified.
• At 9, FOX has a new America's Most Wanted.
• A&E has a new Flip This House at 9.
• At 10, CBS has a new 48 Hours Mystery.
• HGTV has a new Design on a Dime at 10.
• Cartoon Network has two new eps of Naruto at 10.
• At 11, FOX has a new Mad TV with guest Tom Bergeron, followed by a new Talk Show with Spike Feresten.

Check your local TV listings for more.