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Thursday, Nov. 28: Happy Thanksgiving! Your Turkey Day TV Roundup

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Thursday, Nov. 28

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NBC, 9am (all time zones)

The holiday favorite is back, with epic balloons and floats, major stars and more.

The National Dog Show Presented by Purina
NBC, 12pm (all time zones)

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).

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).

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
ABC, CBS, ESPN & FOX, beginning at 12pm Live

College football saves some of its biggest rivalry games for Thanksgiving weekend. Two of Saturday’s marquee 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). Other top games include Clemson at South Carolina (ESPN), Georgia at Georgia Tech (ABC), Wisconsin at Minnesota (ABC), Texas A&M at LSU (ESPN), Colorado at Utah (ABC) and Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (FOX).

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.

Sunday, Dec. 1

Vin Diesel Marathon
Syfy, beginning at 2:30pm

Syfy spotlights action star Vin Diesel with a nine-hour marathon of several of his films, including The Last Witch Hunter (2015), xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), Pitch Black (2000) and The Chronicles of Riddick (2004).

Christmas Chalet
UPtv, 7pm
Original Film!

A recently divorced mother books a chalet in a beautiful Christmas village in Vermont to try to rekindle Christmas magic for her teenaged daughter, who feels like her family is ruined forever. When they arrive, they find that the house has been double-booked and now they must share their family holiday with a grumpy writer who hates Christmas.

Batwoman: “A Mad Tea-Party”
The CW, 8pm

Kate (Ruby Rose) and Alice (Rachel Skarsten) continue their sister/nemesis dance, while Alice and Mouse (guest star Sam Littlefield) construct their most evil plan yet. Mary (Nicole Kang) invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine (Elizabeth Anweis), and Jacob (Dougray Scott) makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.

The Simpsons: “Todd, Todd, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?”
FOX, 8pm

Todd Flanders (voice of Nancy Cartwright) blames God for the death of his mother and rejects his faith, causing great distress for Ned (voice of Harry Shearer), who sends him to live with the Simpsons in an attempt to scare him back into God’s arms in the new episode “Todd, Todd, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?”

Christmas Town
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!

Lauren (Candace Cameron Bure) leaves everything behind in Boston to embark on a new chapter in her life and career. On an unforeseen detour to the town of Grandon Falls, she discovers love and family, helping her to embrace the magic of Christmas.

Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs
Science Channel, 8pm

This two-hour special explores the latest research about the Kush Empire, the final golden age of ancient Egypt that was powered by the last great pyramid-building boom. New evidence has shown that this empire was ruled by black pharaohs who were conquerors from Egypt’s southern neighbor Nubia (now known as Sudan).

Christmas Double Feature
TCM, beginning at 8pm

Each Sunday night in December, Turner Classic Movies will air back-to-back classic holiday films. Tonight’s lineup features Alastair Sim as Scrooge in 1951’s A Christmas Carol, followed by The Bishop’s Wife (1947).

The Top Ten Revealed: “Rockin’ Christmas Songs”
AXS TV, 8:30pm

Rock experts like Dee Snider, Don Felder, Alan Parsons, Sebastian Bach and more help count down the most rockin’ holiday tunes of all time.

Godfather of Harlem: “Chickens Come Home to Roost”
EPIX, 9pm
Season Finale!

In the days following the assassination of President Kennedy, Bumpy (Forest Whitaker) must defend himself against mob charges of killing a made man and send his family away for safety. An inappropriate comment about Kennedy leads to Malcolm’s (Nigel Thatch) expulsion from the Nation, and Bumpy realizes he will have to protect his friend against a slew of enemies.

Bob’s Burgers: “All That Gene”
FOX, 9pm

Gene (voice of Eugene Mirman) auditions for a small role in a local theater production, but things backfire when he discovers that Linda (voice of John Roberts) actually bargained with the director to get Gene the part. Billy Eichner provides a guest voice in the new episode “All That Gene.”

NCIS: Los Angeles: “Mother”
CBS, 9:30pm

NCIS: Los Angeles celebrates its 250th episode with the new installment “Mother.” Akhos Laos (guest star Carl Beukes), a former black ops agent originally recruited and trained by Hetty (Linda Hunt), returns to seek revenge on her for introducing him to a life of espionage.

The Rookie: “Breaking Point”
ABC, 10pm

Officer Nolan’s (Nathan Fillion) trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper (Mekia Cox) has finally earned an overnight visit with her daughter that is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.

FOX Nation Presents: The Real Search for James R. Hoffa
FOX News Channel, 10pm

For two decades, FOX News Channel senior correspondent Eric Shawn has investigated the mystery behind Teamsters leader James Riddle Hoffa’s death and the many theories of where his body is buried. One of those theories, a deathbed confession from Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, is the basis of the new Martin Scorsese movie The Irishman. Now, with that story in doubt, this one-hour special will follow Shawn as he tracks down a man claiming to not only know who killed Hoffa, but also reveal his final resting place.

Holiday Gingerbread Showdown
Food Network, 10pm
Season Premiere!

Host Paige Davis tests the skills of three gingerbread artists in a series of holiday-themed challenges. Judges Mary Berg, Maneet Chauhan and Adam Young determine the winner of each episode, who will advance to the grand finale, where they will square off in the ultimate showdown. The clock is ticking on dreams of the $25,000 prize. Only one will be crowned Best Gingerbread Artist and will be featured in Food Network Magazine.

Madam Secretary: “Carpe Diem”
CBS, 10:30pm

Elizabeth (Téa Leoni) faces a national security crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation in the series’ penultimate episode, “Carpe Diem.”

Lost Secrets: “Space Race Mysteries”
Travel Channel, 11pm

A giant concrete cross in the Arizona desert presents Justin Jampol with a web of mysteries about America’s role in the space race. He sets out on a journey to discover whether the United States was plotting a covert mission to put weapons into space behind the scenes of the moon landing.

Monday, Dec. 2

Team Kaylie
Netflix
New Episode!

To help Amber get through her first Christmas since her mom passed away, Kaylie tries to buy Amber the dollhouse she always wanted. To earn money for it, Kaylie takes a job with Chewy and Jackie working as an elf for the local mall Santa.

The Great Christmas Light Fight
ABC, 8pm
Season Premiere!

Season 7 of the holiday hit will once again showcase the most extravagant and utterly spectacular Christmas displays America has to offer! In each one-hour episode, four families with dazzling household displays will compete to win $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
CBS, 8pm

The longest-running holiday special in television history returns as Rudolph and his friends — Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius and others — save Christmas in this classic Rankin/Bass special featuring the voice of legendary performer Burl Ives.

NFL Football: Minnesota at Seattle
ESPN, 8pm Live

Playoff spots could be on the line in this Monday Night Football matchup at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field as Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings battle with Russell Wilson and the Seahawks.

9-1-1: “Christmas Spirit”
FOX, 8pm

A number of holiday-related incidents spur the first responders into action in the new episode “Christmas Spirit,” as they deal with a woman literally having a “Blue Christmas” and a baggage handler who has an accident on the airport tarmac.

The Voice: “Live Top 10 Performances”
NBC, 8pm Live

The top 10 artists perform live in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani for America’s vote.

Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On
A&E, 9pm

This four-hour documentary, airing over two nights, offers an intimate look into Garth Brooks’ life as a musician, father and man as well as the moments that have defined his decade-spanning career and seminal hit songs, featuring interviews with those who know Garth best including Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban and James Taylor.

Prodigal Son: “Silent Night”
FOX, 9pm

Knowing that the Junkyard Killer was in cahoots with his father, Malcolm (Tom Payne) goes against the FBI’s wishes and continues to investigate in the new episode “Silent Night.”

Wrap Battle
Freeform, 9pm

The battle continues as talented gift wrappers compete to become the Wrap Battle champion and win a grand prize worth $50,000! Sheryl Underwood hosts and the judges panel includes design guru Carson Kressley and gift-wrapping expert Wanda Wen. Two episodes air back-to-back.

The Good Doctor: “Friends and Family”
ABC, 10pm

Shaun (Freddie Highmore) visits his father on his deathbed and the family reunion reveals unexpected results. Meanwhile, Neil (Nicholas Gonzalez), Alex (Will Yun Lee), Morgan (Fiona Gubelmann) and Claire (Antonia Thomas) treat an injured star NFL player with severe spinal damage, and Claire addresses her mental health.

Making It
NBC, 10pm
Season Premiere!

The eight-episode second season of Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman’s crafting competition series will air as a “binge-worthy” holiday treat. After premiering tonight, episodes will continue Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 9-10, before concluding with a two-hour finale on Dec. 11. Makers from Miami to Portland take fans through everything from office makeovers to 3D holiday creations.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live

A pair of Western Conference contests are on TNT tonight as the Dallas Mavericks are at the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers are at the L.A. Clippers.

Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special
ABC, 8pm

This variety special will showcase the energy of Music City from Nashville’s iconic War Memorial Auditorium through a combination of Brad Paisley’s signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt field pieces and rousing musical performances. Appearances include Kelsea Ballerini, Hootie & the Blowfish, the Jonas Brothers, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood and more.

The Flash: “The Last Temptation of Barry Allen, Pt. 2”
The CW, 8pm

With the Flash (Grant Gustin) battling Bloodwork (guest star Sendhil Ramamurthy), Iris (Candice Patton) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) fight to help Barry take control before he’s lost to Ramsey’s influence. Meanwhile, the rest of Team Flash fight to reclaim Central City from Bloodwork’s growing army.

The Resident: “Out for Blood”
FOX, 8pm

Conrad (Matt Czuchry) comes under fire when a former patient files a malpractice lawsuit against him in the new episode “Out for Blood.”

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
NBC, 8pm

In this original 1966 TV special based on Dr. Seuss’ classic story, Boris Karloff narrates and voices the title Grinch, who schemes to steal every material vestige of Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. But the Grinch ultimately discovers he can’t remove the spirit of Christmas from the Whos’ hearts. An encore presentation will air Dec. 25.

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
NBC, 8:30pm

This animated holiday special based on the popular film franchise is set just before the emotional epilogue from the last installment of that trilogy. Worried that the new generation of Vikings doesn’t remember the bond between dragon and human, Hiccup (Jay Baruchel, reprising his film role) makes a plan to celebrate dragons with a grand holiday pageant. America Ferrera, Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson also reprise their film voice-over roles.

CMA Country Christmas
ABC, 9pm

Trisha Yearwood will host and perform on this two-hour music celebration, a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind performances by Yearwood, Kristin Chenoweth, For King & Country, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts and more.

The Real Housewives of Orange County: “Wild, Wild Key West”
Bravo, 9pm

The ladies drive to Key West in two divided groups. As they prepare to go to a drag show, Gina and Emily worry about something Vicki has done in regard to Kelly. Gina and Emily try to convince Vicki to come clean with Kelly about what she’s done, but instead Shannon spills the beans to Kelly. Vicki and Kelly have another argument, leading Vicki to explode. Once again on vacation, an accident occurs, which leads to another ambulance ride.

Arrow: “Purgatory”
The CW, 9pm

Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) mission takes him to Lian Yu, where he tries to ignore the repercussions of the looming Crisis until he receives help from an old friend. Meanwhile, a united Team Arrow faces a recognizable villain.

24/7: Kelly Slater
HBO, 9pm

This all-access, behind-the-scenes special chronicles the most famous and prolific surfer of all time, 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, during the weeks leading up to the Billabong Pipe Masters in December in Oahu, which is the last leg in the World Surf League’s Championship Tour.

The Voice: “Live Top 10 Eliminations”
NBC, 9pm Live

In the live results show, seven artists will be revealed as safe by America’s votes. The bottom three artists will then compete for the Instant Save and one will be eliminated.

College Basketball: Duke at Michigan State
ESPN, 9:30pm Live

One of the highlights of the three-day Big Ten/ACC Challenge is this rematch of the 2019 NCAA Tournament East Regional Final. Michigan State upset Duke 68-67 in that game, so Tre Jones and the Blue Devils will be looking for payback against the Spartans in East Lansing.

Body Cam
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
Season Premiere!

The reality series returns for another raw and intense look at life and death on the front lines of law enforcement. Each story shows the world as officers see it from the moment they get the call from dispatch. Between body camera and dashcam footage, dispatch and radio transmissions, viewers get an authentic play-by-play as the pursuit intensifies.

Making It: “Ordinary Home to Extraordinary Home”
NBC, 10pm

The makers will craft projects for both inside and outside the home. First, in the Faster Craft, they will transform a plain, blank wall into an inspirational and artistic installation for the home. Then, in the Master Craft, they’ll turn a standard mailbox into something with eye-catching curb appeal.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

The Real Housewives of New Jersey: “Cut From a Different Cloth”
Bravo, 8pm

The feud between Jackie and Dolores reaches a fever pitch, and Teresa confronts Margaret for making jokes about the cheating rumors. As the decision on Joe’s appeal approaches, the ladies begin to speculate on his chances of winning.

Riverdale: “Chapter Sixty-Five: In Treatment”
The CW, 8pm

As residents across Riverdale begin receiving more mysterious videotapes on their doorsteps, the seniors of Riverdale High eagerly await their college decision letters. Mrs. Burble (guest star Gina Torres), the school’s guidance counselor, meets with Betty (Lili Reinhart), Archie (KJ Apa), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) to discuss what’s plaguing them.

Alaskan Bush People
Discovery Channel, 8pm
Season Premiere!

The Brown family’s quest to achieve their dream of a fully self-contained village is on the line in a brand-new season of Discovery’s reality hit.

The Masked Singer: “Clash of the Masks”
FOX, 8pm

Fox, Tree, Butterfly and Thingamajig take their turns on the stage in the new episode “Clash of the Masks.”

Vikings: The Saga of Floki
History, 8pm

This one-hour special airs just ahead of Vikings’ Season 6 premiere. Ivar the Boneless has left Kattegat on a journey to parts unknown. He encounters a stranger and is flooded with memories of his past, prompting Ivar to recount the saga of the enigmatic genius Floki.

87th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
NBC, 8pm Live

NBC will again cover the long-running annual kickoff to the holiday season in New York City with the iconic tree-lighting at Rockefeller Center.

Pets on Sets: “Hounds for the Holidays, Part 1”
TCM, beginning at 8pm

Each Wednesday night in December, Turner Classic Movies will spotlight classic films featuring various animals. Tonight’s lineup focuses on cinematic canines, beginning with 1943’s Lassie Come Home, and also including The Adventures of Rusty (1945), A Dog’s Best Friend (1960) and more.

Modern Family: “Tree’s a Crowd”
ABC, 9pm

The Dunphy house is bursting at the seams when Dylan’s (Reid Ewing) hippie mom moves in and Claire’s (Julie Bowen) lonely stepdad, Jerry (guest star Ed Begley Jr.), wants to pay them a visit. Meanwhile, Jay (Ed O’Neill) and Gloria (Sofia Vergara) attempt to help Manny (Rico Rodriguez) get over his big breakup with Sherry (guest star Hillary Anne Matthews).

Man vs. Bear
Discovery Channel, 9pm
New Series!

Each episode of this competition series pits three grizzly bears — Bart, Honey Bump and Tank — against three new human competitors at their Utah sanctuary to test the limits of strength, speed and stamina. All challenges will be based on the bears’ natural instincts as well as predatory skills and actions, from “tug-of-war” to using brute force to roll giant logs.

The Moodys
FOX, 9pm
New Miniseries!

This three-night, six-episode comedy follows a tight-knit but slightly dysfunctional family of five, all of whom gather in their hometown of Chicago for the “perfect” holiday. From breakups to arrests to sharing one bathroom, each family member is packing their own eccentricities and hiding secrets from the others — as if the holidays were all about carols and eggnog! Denis Leary, Elizabeth Perkins, Jay Baruchel, Chelsea Frei and François Arnaud star. Episodes 1-2 premiere tonight, with Episodes 3-4 airing Dec. 9 and Episodes 5-6 airing Dec. 10.

Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas
Freeform, 9pm
Original Film!

Jess (Aisha Dee) goes on the greatest first date of her life but inadvertently “ghosts” Ben when she tragically dies in a car accident on the way home. Stuck on Earth, Jess will need the help of her best friend Kara (Kimiko Glenn), the only person who can still see and hear her. Kendrick Sampson (Insecure) and Jazz Raycole (The Quad) also star.

Vikings
History, 9pm
Season Premiere!

The hit historical drama returns for its sixth and final season with a two-hour premiere. The 20-episode season will air in two parts; after tonight’s premiere, eight episodes will air over the following Wednesdays, with the remaining 10 episodes then airing in 2020. Series regular Katheryn Winnick will make her directorial debut with an episode this season.

Five Day Biz Fix
CNBC, 10pm
New Series!

In each episode, spouses Chrissy and Erik Kopplin use their years of high-end retail design experience and construction know-how to overhaul a wide range of businesses in just five days for clients who cannot afford to shut down for weeks on end.

Making It: “Best Friends”
NBC, 10pm

For the first time, the makers will pair up in the Faster Craft to create a coordinated couple’s costume. In the Master Craft, they’ll each show off their love for a furry friend as they make a house for a special animal in their lives.

Toast of London
IFC, 12am (late-night)
New Series!

This BAFTA Award-winning British sitcom stars co-creator Matt Berry as Steven Toast, an eccentric, middle-aged actor with a sketchy past who spends more time dealing with his problems offstage than performing on it. The half-hour show consists of three seasons that feature guest stars like Jon Hamm.

Thursday, Dec. 5

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
Netflix
Original Film!

As Queen Amber (Rose McIver) and King Richard (Ben Lamb) prepare for the arrival of their first baby, a priceless treaty goes missing, jeopardizing peace between Aldovia and Penglia. Can Amber figure out who the thief is before midnight strikes on Christmas Eve?

V-Wars
Netflix
New Series!

The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder returns to the bloodsucking monster genre in this sci-fi drama. He plays a doctor whose best friend (Adrian Holmes) is transformed into a murderous predator by a mysterious disease that soon begins to spread.

Supernatural: “Last Call”
The CW, 8pm

Dean (Jensen Ackles) goes off on his own to take on a case. Meanwhile, Castiel (Misha Collins) has an idea of how he can help Sam (Jared Padalecki) track down God.

NFL Football: Dallas at Chicago
FOX & NFL Network, 8pm Live

It’s been a rough season for Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears, but they could save some face with the Soldier Field faithful by stealing a win against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.

A “Saturday Night Live” Christmas Special
NBC, 8pm

Santa brings a bagful of some of the best Christmas-themed sketches in SNL history with this two-hour special. An encore presentation will air Dec. 23.

The Unicorn: “No Pressure”
CBS, 8:30pm

In the new episode “No Pressure,” Wade (Walton Goggins) pretends to be dating Caroline (returning guest star Betsy Brandt) to avoid being set up on blind dates by Delia (Michaela Watkins).

Same Time, Next Christmas
ABC, 9pm
Original Film!

Olivia Anderson (Lea Michele) is a successful young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family’s annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaiian resort, and the old chemistry between them flares up anew — but circumstances conspire to keep them apart.

Court Cam
A&E, 9pm
New Series!

This eight-episode, 30-minute series gives viewers a front-row seat to some of the most wild, unruly and outrageous courtroom moments recently caught on tape. Hosted by Dan Abrams, each episode will include interviews with judges, witnesses and victims who give a firsthand account of what really happened during these intense courtroom moments.

Project Runway
Bravo, 9:30pm
Season Premiere!

Sixteen new hopefuls are ready to take the runway by storm and make fashion history. Host Karlie Kloss is back, along with Christian Siriano as the mentor and returning judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth, to decide who has what it takes to make it in the industry.

Carol’s Second Act: “Therapy Dogs”
CBS, 9:30pm

In the new episode “Therapy Dogs,” the hospital hosts therapy dogs to help care for their patients, and Carol (Patricia Heaton) helps Lexie (Sabrina Jalees) work through some emotional stress.

Evil: “Exorcism Part 2”
CBS, 10pm

David (Mike Colter) is shocked to learn he is being sued for inflicting severe psychological harm on a woman (guest star Karen Pittman) after he assisted in her exorcism. Peter Scolari guest-stars as Bishop Thomas Marx in the new episode “Exorcism Part 2.”

The Interrogator
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
New Series!

Legendary Houston homicide detective Fil Waters recounts his six most famous cases in this new series. In each episode, viewers go into the interrogation room where they witness firsthand how Waters uses his questions to craft a pathway to answers, with a strategy and expertise that only a top-notch homicide detective can develop.

Making It: “Wreathy Street”
NBC, 10pm

The makers celebrate the holidays with Nick and Amy. First, in the Faster Craft, they will make a wreath out of unconventional materials. In the Master Craft, they will build an interactive lawn display, showcasing their favorite holiday.

Friday, Dec. 6

Magic for Humans
Netflix
New Episode!

In this holiday episode, Justin embraces the holiday spirit by visiting Santa school and teaching kids about the magic of giving.

Marriage Story
Netflix
Original Film!

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) directed this incisive and compassionate portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda and Ray Liotta star.

Spirit Riding Free: Spirit of Christmas
Netflix

In this holiday special, Lucky and her friends embark on a Christmas Eve adventure into the city to find the perfect gift, but their return to Miradero for the holiday festivities is thwarted when an avalanche derails their plans.

College Football: Pac-12 Championship Game
ABC, 8pm Live

The Pac-12 Conference football championship game takes place tonight at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Hawaii Five-0: “O ’Oe, a ’Owau, Nalo Ia Mea (You and Me, It Is Hidden)”
CBS, 8pm

When Adam’s (Ian Anthony Dale) girlfriend, Tamiko (guest star Brittany Ishibashi), is kidnapped right in front of him, he shuts out Five-0 and breaks all the rules in order to get her back in the new episode “O ’Oe, a ’Owau, Nalo Ia Mea (You and Me, It Is Hidden).”

Frosty the Snowman/Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Freeform, 8pm

The animated Rankin/Bass classics, two of the most popular Christmas specials in television history, air back-to-back tonight.

A Storybook Christmas
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!

If event planner Celeste Everett (Ali Liebert) is going to save her business and give her niece a happy Christmas season, she is going to need help. When the nanny she hires turns out to be a man (Jake Epstein), Celeste surprisingly realizes she may have also found Christmas love for herself.

The Blacklist: “Orion Relocation Services”
NBC, 8pm

Red (James Spader) and Liz (Megan Boone) investigate Orion Relocation Services, an organization that surreptitiously facilitates the disappearance and relocation of criminals. Meanwhile, Katarina (Laila Robins) delves into the memories of an old friend in order to get additional information about the Townsend Directive.

Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Final
NBCSN, 9pm

NBCSN has coverage of figure skating’s ISU Grand Prix Final from Torino, Italy, tonight and continuing tomorrow.

Young Wonders: A CNN Heroes Special
CNN, 10pm

Anderson Cooper hosts this special that shares four inspiring stories of incredible young people making a difference. Plus, catch up with several past Young Wonders to see how they and their work have grown.

UFOs: The White House Files
History, 10pm

From Truman to Trump, there has been a legacy of presidential secrecy and controversy surrounding UFOs and extraterrestrials. Could these powerful leaders have been hiding the truth from the public? Or is it possible some presidents are kept in the dark about UFOs because they can’t be trusted with such explosive information?

In the Long Run
Starz, 10pm
Season Premiere!

Idris Elba leads this semiautobiographical comedy about an immigrant family in 1980s London. In Season 2, Walter is elected union representative at the factory, but a strike makes things complicated for everyone. Bagpipes is threatened by Leon’s arrival and Agnes finds a job with the local council.

Joe Pera Talks With You
Adult Swim, 12am (late-night)
Season Premiere!

The short-form, live-action comedy series returns for Season 2. The show stars comedian Joe Pera as a fictionalized version of himself, living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and teaching choir at a middle school. Pera attempts to talk directly to the audience about mundane subject matter, like lighthouses, grocery stores, how to pack a lunch and Milwaukee men’s fashion.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Big Hero 6 The Series: “The Present”
Disney XD, 7am

When Hiro finds a wrapped present in the closet, he assumes it’s from Aunt Cass and takes it in order to figure out what it is. However, after a mix-up, the present becomes lost and Hiro enlists the Big Hero 6 team to track it down.

College Football: Conference Championships
ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN2 & FOX, beginning at 12pm Live

It’s college football conference championship Saturday, featuring title games for the Big 12 (ABC), Sun Belt (ESPN), MAC (ESPN2), American (ABC), Mountain West (ESPN), SEC (CBS), ACC (ABC) and Big Ten (FOX).

Pearl Harbor Day Marathon
Smithsonian Channel, beginning at 2pm

Smithsonian Channel honors Pearl Harbor Day with programs devoted to World War II’s Pacific theater, including episodes of Air Warriors, America’s Hidden Stories, The Lost Tapes and The Pacific War in Color.

The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!
Nickelodeon, 7pm

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical comes to life on television! The production — filmed in front of a live studio audience — reunites original cast members from the Tony-nominated Broadway show to celebrate the cartoon’s 20th anniversary.

Give a Dog a Home Live!
Animal Planet, 8pm Live

Animal Planet’s live weekly daytime series that helps shelter animals find homes gets a primetime presentation tonight.

Office Christmas Party
FX, 8pm

What better way to land the big client who is so desperately needed than to throw an epic Christmas party with him as the guest of honor? Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller and Jennifer Aniston star in this 2016 holiday comedy.

A Christmas Love Story
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!

A youth choir director (Kristin Chenoweth) who needs to write a big song for a Christmas Eve show is distracted when a boy with a golden voice joins her choir, which comes as a surprise to his widowed father (Scott Wolf).

Christmas Unleashed
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!

When Marla’s (Vanessa Lachey) dog runs away on Christmas Eve, she must team up with her ex-boyfriend Max (Christopher Russell) to find him. As the pup leads the exes on an all-day-and-night search through their North Carolina hometown, they revisit people, places and things that remind them of the Christmases they spent together.

He’s Out to Get You
LMN, 8pm
Original Film!

Megan (Samaire Armstrong) suffers a major tragedy when her son and husband are killed in a car crash. After four years in a mental health institution, she goes to stay with her brother in her hometown to attempt to get her life back together. But once Megan arrives, her brother disappears. And now none of the townspeople remember him ever existing. Is Megan losing her mind, or is there something more nefarious at work here?

A Homecoming for the Holidays
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm
Original Film!

Country singer Charlotte (Laura Osnes) is home for the holidays and her brother’s fellow ex-soldier Matt (Stephen Huszar) is in town. While writing her new album, Charlotte works with Matt to build a house for a friend in town.

Saturday Night Live: “Jennifer Lopez/DaBaby”
NBC, 11:30pm Live

Jennifer Lopez makes her third appearance as SNL host, while recording artist DaBaby will make his first appearance as musical guest.