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Tuesday, Nov. 26
Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Opry
NBC, 9pm
Country music legend Dolly Parton performs at one of the most iconic stages in the world in this two-hour celebration of her 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Along with new interviews, Parton will perform some of her biggest hits in front of a live audience. Her superstar friends like Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Toby Keith, Hank Williams Jr. and more will be on hand to help her celebrate and to perform.
After 50 years of career excellence, it’s time to celebrate @dollyparton. 🤩Don’t miss #DollyOpry50, November 26 on NBC! pic.twitter.com/hoKOfxUVWd
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) November 19, 2019
Star of the Month: Bette Davis
TCM, beginning at 6am
Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong salute to Bette Davis concludes today with several classics from the last four decades of her career, including All About Eve (1950), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), The Whales of August (1987) and more.
College Basketball
ESPN & ESPN2, beginning at 2:30pm Live
A full day of college hoops early-season tournament action includes games from the Maui Jim Maui Invitational (ESPN & ESPN2), the Legends Classic (ESPN2), the Hall of Fame Classic (ESPN2) and the MGM Resorts Main Event (ESPN2).
Extraordinary Firsts – The Inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Golf Channel, 8pm
In April, history was made at Augusta National Golf Club with the playing of the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Featuring a final-round showdown between Wake Forest senior Jennifer Kupcho and Arkansas senior Maria Fassi, who now both compete on the LPGA Tour, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur introduced the game’s future stars to a worldwide audience in a memorable display of competition and sportsmanship. NBC Sports’ Michele Tafoya narrates this one-hour retrospective chronicling the week of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, which featured an international field of 72 top female amateur golfers competing in the 54-hole event. The film goes behind the scenes to document the anticipation and action during the opening two rounds at Champions Retreat Golf Club before turning the page to the players’ practice round and final round at Augusta National Golf Club. Featuring reflective interviews with Kupcho and Fassi, the longtime friends recount their final-round pairing at Augusta National, including their second-nine showdown and walk together up the famed 18th hole.
NCIS: “IRL”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “IRL,” the NCIS team investigates a petty officer’s murder that was livestreamed on a popular gaming app.
The Flash: “The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Pt. 1”
The CW, 8pm
As Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) stands on the threshold of his impending death in Crisis, his convictions are tested when the monstrous Dr. Ramsey Rosso (guest star Sendhil Ramamurthy) infects the Flash with a mysterious, hallucinogenic contagion. Meanwhile, reporter Iris West-Allen (Candice Patton) uncovers a vast conspiracy.
The Resident: “Peking Duck Day”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Peking Duck Day,” Chastain Memorial Hospital’s ER is inundated with patients on Thanksgiving, “the most dangerous day of the year.”
Check Inn to Christmas
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Julia Crawley (Rachel Boston) and Ryan Mason (Wes Brown) must unite their families during Crestridge’s Centennial Christmas celebration to save their family inns from a chain resort. Richard Karn also stars.
The Voice: “Live Top 11 Eliminations”
NBC, 8pm Live
In the live results show, nine artists will be revealed as safe by America’s votes. The bottom two artists will then compete for the Instant Save, and one will be eliminated.
NHL Hockey: Dallas at Chicago
NBCSN, 8pm Live
Tyler Seguin leads the Dallas Stars into Chicago’s United Center to face off against Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks.
Empire: “Do You Remember Me”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Do You Remember Me,” Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) discovers an artist with raw talent that Lucious (Terrence Howard) dismissed years ago.
NCIS: New Orleans: “Convicted”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Convicted,” Eddie Barrett (returning guest star Eddie Cahill) provides an alibi witness, making Pride (Scott Bakula) and the team more determined than ever to find a break in the case and avenge Lasalle’s murder.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
The Irishman
Netflix
Original Film!
Martin Scorsese directed an incredible cast including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel in this epic saga of organized crime in postwar America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century.
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets in the first game of ESPN’s NBA twin bill. The L.A. Lakers are in the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the second game.
NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at Columbus
NBCSN, 7pm Live
Travis Konecny and the Philadelphia Flyers hit the road for a Wednesday Night Hockey matchup against Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Blue Jackets in Columbus.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey: “Jamaican Jailbait”
Bravo, 8pm
As the ladies head to Jamaica for Jennifer’s birthday, Dolores reveals her dislike for Jackie and tensions mount between Teresa and Jackie. Margaret deals with the repercussions from her lawsuit with Vineyard Vines and the wrath of Teresa after she makes a joke about her alleged affair.
The Christmas Club
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Elizabeth Mitchell and Cameron Mathison star as two busy strangers who meet when they help an elderly woman find her lost Christmas savings.
A Very Vintage Christmas
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Very Vintage Antiques is a popular destination to find one-of-a-kind treasures. When the eclectic store’s owner Dodie (Tia Mowry-Hardrict) — a hopeless romantic — uncovers a hidden box filled with a collection of romantic mementos, she makes it her mission to deliver it to its rightful owner. With the help of the handsome tenant (Jesse Hutch) at the address listed on the box, she tries to find the box’s true owner and, maybe, true love. Patricia Richardson also stars.
Ellen’s Game of Games: “The Good Son of a Monster”
NBC, 8pm
In this special edition of Ellen DeGeneres’ fun-filled series, contestants will play Dizzy Dash, Son of a One-Eyed Monster, You Bet Your Wife and Blindfolded Musical Chairs. The winner of each of the first four rounds advances to Know or Go, and the winner of that game advances to Hot Hands for a chance to win a cash prize.
Almost Family: “Kosher AF”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Kosher AF,” another Bechley baby comes to the clinic looking for information about Leon (Timothy Hutton) and then invites her new family over for Shabbat to get to know them.
A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving
NBC, 9pm
This two-hour special highlights some of the most memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches from SNL’s 44 past seasons.
NOVA: “Animal Espionage”
PBS, 9pm
Camera traps and drones are revolutionizing the study of wildlife by providing an up-close look at animals without disturbing them. See how these technologies are helping us understand everything from mysterious whale behavior to tiger migration.
Baroness von Sketch Show
IFC, 12:30am (late-night)
Season Finale!
Season 4 wraps up tonight for TV’s funny girls — Aurora Brown, Carolyn Taylor, Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Servant
Apple TV+
New Series!
From M. Night Shyamalan, this thriller follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free and Rupert Grint star.
Merry Happy Whatever
Netflix
New Series!
Set during the happy but hectic days before and after Christmas, this eight-part comedy follows Don Quinn (Dennis Quaid), a strong-willed patriarch from Philadelphia doing his best to balance the stress of the holidays with the demands of his close-knit but eclectic family — and his family doing their best to manage him.
The Kids Table Movie Marathon
Syfy, beginning at 6:30am
This Thanksgiving Day movie marathon features titles that kids of all ages should enjoy, including Power Rangers (2017), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) and more.
Thanksgiving With “The Godfather”
IFC, beginning at 9am
Enjoy a 17-hour marathon of two back-to-back airings of Francis Ford Coppola’s classic films The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974).
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NBC, 9am Live
The holiday favorite is back, with epic balloons and floats, major stars and more.
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina
NBC, 12pm
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia once again presents its long-running, all-breed dog show. Over 200 breeds and varieties will compete for Best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show.
NFL Football
CBS, FOX & NBC, beginning at 12:30pm Live
The NFL’s Thanksgiving festivities kick off with the Chicago Bears at the Detroit Lions (FOX), followed by the Buffalo Bills at the Dallas Cowboys (CBS). In primetime, the New Orleans Saints are at the Atlanta Falcons (NBC).
2019 U.S. Open: Woodland Peaks at Pebble Beach
FOX, 4pm
Pebble Beach is one of the most iconic settings in sports, serving as the backdrop for many memorable golf moments. The dramatic 119th U.S. Open Championship certainly played its role in continuing to elevate that legacy. FOX Sports Films, in association with the USGA, presents the documentary 2019 U.S. Open: Woodland Peaks at Pebble Beach immediately following the Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Day NFL matchup on FOX. Narrated by actor Andy Garcia, the film recounts Gary Woodland’s incredible run to a first major championship win, as he held off a crowded field that included Brooks Koepka, who was chasing a record-tying third consecutive U.S. Open. Never-before-seen footage of Woodland at home with his wife Gabby and their children as well as interviews with his parents spotlight the adversity they’ve faced over the years.
College Football: Ole Miss at Mississippi State
ESPN, 7:30pm Live
Old SEC rivals meet again in the Egg Bowl as the Ole Miss Rebels battle the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
ABC, 8pm
Join hosts Matthew Morrison, Emma Bunton and Jesse Palmer as they present from Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort in California. This magical celebration will feature celebrity musical performances, including Shaggy, Portugal. The Man, Pentatonix, Andy Grammer and Ingrid Michaelson, among a flurry of Disney holiday entertainment.
College Basketball: Las Vegas Invitational
FS1, beginning at 8pm Live
The Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational from Orleans Arena features Iowa vs. Texas Tech and Creighton vs. San Diego State.
Christmas at the Plaza
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
When historian Jessica (Elizabeth Henstridge) is hired to create the Plaza Hotel’s legendary Christmas display, she finds more than facts while teaming up with handsome decorator Nick (Ryan Paevey) to bring the display to life.
A Christmas Wish
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Maddie (Megan Park) encourages her sister Faith (Hilarie Burton) to write down her heart’s desire — to experience true love — and place the wish into their hometown’s Christmas wishing box. The next day, Faith meets Andrew (Cristián de la Fuente) — who’s both handsome and single — and she wonders if her Christmas wish is coming true or if her heart is leading her to her best guy friend, Wyatt (Tyler Hilton). Pam Grier also stars.
Garth Brooks Yankee Stadium Concert
A&E, 9pm
Garth Brooks performs the first ever country music concert at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Almost Family: “Thankful AF”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Thankful AF,” in an attempt to start a new tradition, Julia (Brittany Snow) hosts Thanksgiving dinner for her ever-growing family.
Outrageous Holiday Houses
HGTV, 11pm
Lance Bass crisscrosses the continent to visit families who take their holiday decorations to the next level. From California to Virginia, some will go to any lengths to transform their homes for the Yuletide season.
Friday, Nov. 29
The Report
Amazon Prime Video
Original Film!
Two weeks after it premieres in theaters, this thriller, based on real-life events and starring Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm comes to Prime Video. When idealistic FBI staffer Daniel J. Jones (Driver) is tasked by his boss Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Bening) with leading an investigation of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program, he opens a Pandora’s box of explosive evidence that reveals torture, subversion and evidence tampering at the hands of American governmental agencies.
I Lost My Body
Netflix
Original Film!
In a Parisian laboratory, a severed hand escapes its unhappy fate and sets out to reconnect with its body in this animated film that was a Cannes Critics’ Week selection. As it crosses the city, the extremity fends off pigeons and rats alike to reunite with pizza boy Naoufel. Its memories of Naoufel and his love for librarian Gabrielle may provide answers about what caused the hand’s separation and a poetic backdrop for a possible reunion between the three.
NHL Hockey: N.Y. Rangers at Boston
NBC, 1pm Live
The NHL’s Thanksgiving Showdown Black Friday matinee game returns to TD Garden in Boston as the N.Y. Rangers face off against the Bruins on NBC.
College Football: Missouri at Arkansas
CBS, 2:30pm Live
College football’s Battle Line Rivalry in the SEC has the Missouri Tigers at the Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
Frosty the Snowman
CBS, 8pm
The classic animated musical special returns, narrated by Jimmy Durante. Jackie Vernon provides the voice of the “jolly, happy soul” whose old silk hat full of magic brings him to life. The special is followed by the 1992 sequel, Frosty Returns.
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
As the town of Evergreen searches for a rumored Christmas time capsule, a skeptical writer arrives to get the story on the town’s “too-good-to-be-true” Christmas fever. Stars Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene.
Staging Christmas
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Professional home stager Lori (Soleil Moon Frye) normally stages homes that are for sale, and she’s intrigued when a wealthy widower (George Stults) asks her to stage his home for the holidays to cheer up his young daughter. As Lori starts remaking the man’s home, she finds that she’s not only staging the perfect Christmas, but also helping a loving family create it. Jaleel White also stars.
Penn & Teller: Fool Us: “Merry Fool Us”
The CW, 9pm
The magical duo of Penn & Teller is joined by host Alyson Hannigan to help kick off the holiday season with this all-new special complete with magicians, costumes and a Christmas trophy.
Baking Christmas
OWN, 9pm
Original Film!
The gloves come off and the frosting flies as siblings vie for control of their retiring mother’s bakery in an unforgettable competition to create the best-ever Christmas confection. The film stars Aloma Wright, Tim Reid, Khalilah Joi, Leigh-Ann Rose, Arnell Powell and Yohance Myles.
Great Performances: “Kinky Boots”
PBS, 9pm
The Tony Award-winning, high-heeled hit musical features songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, and tells the story of an unexpected duo who embrace their differences to create an extraordinary line of shoes.
Room 104
HBO, 11pm
Season Finale!
Season 3 of the anthology series set at an average American motel comes to an end with the episode “The Specimen Collector.”
Saturday, Nov. 30
College Football
CBS & FOX, beginning at 12pm Live
Two of Saturday’s marquee college football clashes are the classic Big Ten matchup between Ohio State and Michigan (FOX) in Ann Arbor and the Iron Bowl with Alabama at Auburn (CBS).
Robbie the Reindeer
CBS, 8pm
CBS airs two Robbie the Reindeer animated holiday specials tonight, beginning with “Hooves of Fire,” in which Robbie (voice of Ben Stiller) competes against Blitzen (voice of Hugh Grant) in the Reindeer Races for a position on Santa’s sleigh team. Then in “Legend of the Lost Tribe,” Robbie must stop Blitzen from creating a Reindeer World theme park.
Christmas in Rome
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Lacey Chabert stars as an American tour guide in Rome who agrees to teach a culture-shocked businessman (Sam Page) about Rome at Christmastime. In the process, both discover that Rome is where the heart is.
Merry Liddle Christmas
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
In a film inspired by her own recent Christmas catastrophe, Kelly Rowland stars as Jacquie, a successful, super-together, single tech entrepreneur whose messy family descends on her gleaming new dream home for the holidays. Christmas traditions collide and family drama ensues as she struggles to keep her house together in time for a glossy video shoot of “the perfect Christmas.”
It’s a Wonderful Life
NBC, 8pm
NBC again airs Frank Capra’s beloved 1946 holiday classic. Jimmy Stewart stars as George Bailey, a discouraged and despairing building-and-loan manager who contemplates suicide before a guardian angel named Clarence (Henry Travers) intervenes and allows him to see what George’s small town of Bedford Falls would be without him — and all that is right in his world. Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore also star. The movie will be re-broadcast on Christmas Eve.
The Story of Santa Claus
CBS, 9pm
This animated musical holiday special features the voices of Ed Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry, and revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas.
