Following in the family business is a common life path for many, including Brian Herbert, son of “Dune” creator Frank Herbert.
The Dune series, which has once again risen to popularity thanks to Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s two-part film adaptation (released in 2021 and 2024, respectively), was written by the elder Herbert and released serially by Chilton Books between 1963 and 1965 before the novel was released later in 1965. Although not well received by audiences at the time, “Dune” has become a science fiction classic, with the Villeneuve-directed franchise grossing more than $1 billion from box office sales worldwide.
This fall, however, HBO is adding to the saga by way of a modern take on “Dune’s” initial serialized format. “Dune: Prophecy,” a
Two powerful sisters (Emily Watson and Olivia Williams) form the Bene Gesserit in “Dune: Prophecy,” premiering Sunday, Nov. 17, on HBO and Max.
Olivia Williams stars in “Dune: Prophecy”
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Sisterhood rising: Magical group of women emerges in ‘Dune: Prophecy’
new television series based on the younger Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s novel “Sisterhood of Dune,” premieres Sunday, Nov. 17, on HBO and the Max streaming service. Divided into six episodes to be released on Sundays, the series follows the rise of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood and the impact their magic has on the changing world around them.
While the original Dune series is set in the distant future and follows Paul (later dubbed “Muad’Dib”) Atreides (played in Villeneuve’s films by Timothée Chalamet, “Wonka,” 2023) as a spice war breaks out on the desert planet of Arrakis, the new “Prophecy” spinoff is set 10,000 years before Paul’s ascension — which is still very much in the distant future.
According to the official HBO news release, “’Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they
combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. This is the origin story of the Sisterhood during one of the most turbulent and pivotal turning points in the Dune universe’s history.”
The “Harkonnen sisters” mentioned are none other than powerful sorceresses Valya and Tula Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson (“Chernobyl”) and Olivia Williams (“The Sixth Sense,” 1999), respectively. And although both women have a profound impact on the creation of the magical order and the rise of House Harkonnen, it is Valya helming the ship and influencing intricate interplanetary politics. As such, the HBO trailer paints Valya in a rather cold and calculating light.
“The Sisterhood draws women from many worlds to advance our species and
govern the future,” Valya begins in the trailer, setting the scene for what viewers can expect. “The Imperium is fragile. The Great Houses fight for control.”
“Now,” Valya asserts,”is the time to secure the throne and protect the Imperium.”
But, the sisters have secrets of their own, and one man is leading the charge to eliminate all members of the Bene Gesserit before the sisters have the chance to exercise their power over the Imperium.
“Vikings” star Travis Fimmel stars as soldier Desmond Hart, who ingratiates himself to Arrakis’ Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong, “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” 2014) at the expense of the Sister hood. Fearing an uprising is already on the horizon, the emperor heeds Hart’s warn ings, sparking a war between the sexes, between religions and between worlds.
“Me & Mickey” (Shorts) - Season 3 (Nov. 18) In this Disney Junior series, Mickey Mouse invites preschoolers to laugh and play along as he talks about everyday topics, featuring silly games and challenges. Episodes include helping kids learn how to prepare for bed, identify shapes, make music and what to prepare when packing for school.
“Out of My Mind” (Nov. 22)
In partnership with World Cerebral Palsy Day, this new movie, based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper, follows Melody Brooks (Phoebe-Rae Taylor), a sixth grader with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates.
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“Interior Chinatown”Season 1 (Nov. 19)
Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning book, this new series follows Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), A background character trapped in a police procedural called “Black & White.” Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables and dreaming about a whole world beyond Chinatown.
Comedian Jeff Dunham returns to the stage with his unique comic stylings for a new holiday special. Recreating the classic Charles Dickens story “A Christmas Carol,” Dunham brings his own style to the story by casting his original puppet characters in the roles. Slotting Walter into the role of Scrooge, fans of the comedian will also recognize Bubba J, Peanut, Little Jeff and Achmed in the production.
“Big City Greens” - Season 4, New Episode (Nov. 20) This animated comedy-adventure series follows the offbeat adventures of 10-yearold Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family — older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbors.
“Piglet’s Big Movie” (Available Now)
Piglet (John Fielder) disappears into the Hundred Acre Wood after hearing he is “just too small” to help with the gang’s hunny-gathering scheme. Pooh (Jim Cummings), Tigger (also Cummings), Eeyore (Peter Cullen) and the others “think, think, think” and decide to use Piglet’s scrapbook of memories as clues to find him. Soon, they realize just how big a part Piglet plays in their many adventures together.
“Drugstore June” (Nov. 19)
After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, June (Esther Povitsky), who still lives at home with her parents (Beverly D’Angelo and James Remar), takes matters into her own hands to solve the crime. At the same time, June is trying to get over her ex-boyfriend (Haley Joel Osment) and become more of an adult.
“Wish List Games”Season 1 (Nov. 20)
This multi-episode holiday event, sees content creator Lele Pons join host Nick Cannon on this high-energy, half-hour game show where contestants play for the chance to win everything on their Amazon Wish Lists, totaling up to $25,000. Every episode, contestants are pulled from the audience to play a rotating series of fun and fantastical games.
“Missing” (Nov. 20)
When her mother disappears while on vacation with her new boyfriend, June’s (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away, June creatively uses all the technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers.
“Cruel Intentions”Season 1 (Nov. 21)
An adaptation of the 1999 film of the same name — which is, itself, based on the novel “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos — this young adult drama follows the students of the elite Manchester College, where appearances and reputations are of the utmost importance. Ruthless step-siblings Caroline (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lucien (Zac Burgess) will stop at nothing to stay at the top of the food chain.
“The Merry Gentlemen” (Nov. 20) To save her parents’ small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer (Britt Robertson) decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue. Chad Michael Murray, Michael Gross, Maxwell Caulfield, Beth Broderick, Marc Anthony Samuel, Hector Rivera Jr. and Colt Prattes also star.
“A Man on the Inside” - Season 1 (Nov. 21) Retired professor Charles (Ted Danson) feels life has nothing new in store for him. A year after his wife’s passing, he’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). But when he spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure.
“Jim
“The World According To Kaleb” (Prime — Nov. 29, Special Premiere)
Filmed at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre, this special sees “Clarkson’s Farm” favorite, Kaleb Cooper, give his unique observations and strong views on anything from sheep, to famous people, to why farming is the best job in the world, whilst also highlighting some of the many challenges that British farmers face today.
“Rhythm + Flow”Season 2 (Nov. 20) Netflix’s hip hop music competition — hosted by a panel of industry heavy hitters, including DJ Khaled, Ludacris, and Latto — discover the next generation’s rap star. The competition features contestants from all over the U.S. who are hungry and ready to prove themselves to see if they have what it takes to take home the grand prize of $250,000 and the title of hip hop’s newest star.
“The Piano
(Nov. 22) A battle is brewing in
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the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.
Gaffigan: The Skinny” (Nov. 22) Kicking off “Hulu’s Laughing Now,” this special from Jim Gaffigan was taped at the Wilbur Theater in Boston.
“Dinner Club” (Nov. 21) This innovative food travelogue, conceived and produced in Italy, promises great surprises with an extraordinary cast of beloved faces. This time actors Christian De Sica, Emanuela Fanelli and Rocco Papaleo set off on a journey with Chef Carlo Cracco. Together, they face an adventurous grand culinary tour of the Belpaese that leads them to discover tastes, faces and traditions along the Appian Way, starting from Rome and crossing Lazio, Campania and Basilicata, to arrive in Brindisi.
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Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (Live)
7 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Syracuse vs. Texas. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Live)
7:30 p.m. ESPN College Football NC State at Georgia Tech. From Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Live)
9 p.m. MSG NHL Hockey New York Rangers at Calgary Flames. From Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. (Live)
9:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Texas Tech vs. Saint Joseph’s. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Live) GOLF DP World Tour Golf BMW Australian PGA Championship, Second Round. From Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. (Live)
12:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Las Vegas Grand Prix, Practice 2. Second free practice of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Street Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Live)
1 a.m. GOLF Asian Tour Golf Hong Kong Open, Second Round. Golf action from the Asian Tour. (Live) Friday
6:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Siena at Xavier. From Cintas Center in Cincinnati. (Live)
7 p.m. SNY Women’s College Basketball FDU at Connecticut. From Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn. (Live)
7:30 p.m. TNT NHL Hockey Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Live)
7:45 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Live)
8:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Mount St. Mary’s at Georgetown. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Live)
10 p.m. MSG NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live) TNT TRUTV NHL Hockey Nashville Predators at Seattle Kraken. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Live)
10:05 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live)
12 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic: Miami vs. Drake. First Quarterfinal. (Live)
11:30 a.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. (Live)
12 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf The RSM Classic, Second Round. From Sea Island Golf Club - Seaside Course in Sea Island, Ga. (Live)
2 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Myrtle Beach Invitational, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From the HTC Center in Conway, S.C. (Live)
3 p.m. GOLF 2024 CME Group Tour Championship Second Round. From Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. (Live)
7 p.m. ATTPT NHL Hockey Winnipeg Jets at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (Live) ESPN2 College Football Temple at Texas-San Antonio. From the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Live) SNY College Hockey RIT at Sacred Heart. From Martire Family Arena in Fairfield, Conn. (Live)
7:45 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Live)
8 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Nebraska at Creighton. From CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Purdue at Michigan State. From Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. (Live)
9:30 p.m. GOLF DP World Tour Golf BMW Australian PGA Championship, Third Round. From Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. (Live)
10 p.m. FS1 College Football UNLV at San Jose State. From CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (Live)
10:05 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Duke at Arizona. From McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Ariz. (Live)
12:30 a.m. ESPN2 College Basketball North Carolina at Hawaii. From Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. (Live)
12:55 a.m. ESPN Formula 1 Racing Las Vegas Grand Prix, Qualifying. Qualifying of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Street Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Live)
1 a.m. GOLF Asian Tour Golf Hong Kong Open, Third Round. Golf action from the Asian Tour. (Live)
5:30 a.m. FS1 Motorcycle Racing FIM World Supercross Championship: Perth, Australia I. Coverage of motorcycle racing action from around the world. (Live) Saturday
7:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Leicester City vs. Chelsea. From King Power Stadium in Leicester, East Midlands, England. (Live)
10 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer AFC Bournemouth vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. From Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
12 p.m. SNY College Football Cornell at Columbia. From Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium in New York. (Live) WIVB-4 WSEE-35 USL Championship Soccer Final: Teams TBA. Coverage of matches from the USL soccer league. (Live)
12:30 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 Premier League Soccer Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur. From Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
1 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf The RSM Classic, Third Round. From Sea Island Golf Club - Seaside Course in Sea Island, Ga. (Live) 3:30 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 FS1 WIVB-4 WKBW-7 WPIX-11 WSEE-35 College Football Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
4 p.m. GOLF 2024 CME Group Tour Championship Third Round. From Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12 Women’s College Basketball Notre Dame at USC. From Galen Center in Los Angeles. (Live)
5 p.m. MSG NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Utah Jazz. From Delta Center in Salt Lake City. (Live)
7 p.m. ATTPT NHL Hockey Utah Hockey Club at Pittsburgh Penguins. From PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. (Live) SNY College Basketball Stony Brook at Columbia. From Francis S. Levien Gymnasium in New York, N.Y. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12
In Focus
“The Agency” - Season 1 (Paramount+ With Showtime — Nov. 29, Series Premiere)
A fresh take on the critically acclaimed hit French drama “Le Bureau des Legendes,” this all-new political thriller follows Martian (Michael Fassbender), a covert CIA agent, ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage. Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston and John Magaro also star.
“The Madness” (Netflix — Nov. 27, Series Premiere) Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) is a political consultant-turned-TV pundit who is on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel. Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he’s being framed for the crime. Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he’ll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.
Time - Week of November 17 - 23, 2024
To celebrate her new chapter, Tia decides to plan herself a do-over bachelorette party in Vegas. From a raunchy scavenger hunt, to kissing strangers, to tattoos and more, Tia finds herself rocking the free life in Sin City … That is, until fleeting thoughts of exes past leave her to reconsider what comes next. Season 1 of “Tia Mowry: My Next Act” concludes Friday, Nov. 22, on WE tv, with all episodes available to stream online, at wetv.com/shows/ tia-mowry-my-next-act—1070452
Real estate developer Gracie (Tamara Almeida) finds herself in a tough predicament after purchasing a Christmas tree farm, as it turns out the farm had previously raffled off one-foot plots of land to locals. Eager to gain back the square footage before the festive season ends, she asks for help from local historian Jack (Cody Ray Thompson) during the brand-new flick “Holiday in Happy Hollow,” premiering Sunday, Nov. 17, on Lifetime. Catch a glimpse of Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime 2024” movie line up, with a trailer available at youtube.com/watch?v=AakmRpddFjk
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Arnold Schwarzenegger — who else? — is ‘The Terminator’
Arnold Schwarzenegger had modest success in such earlier movies as “Stay Hungry” and “Conan the Barbarian,” but his stock at the box office went way up with the enormous success of “The Terminator.” Director and co-writer James Cameron’s franchise-launching 1984 sci-fi adventure is included in a day of Schwarzenegger films that BBC America presents Sunday, Nov. 17.
The star plays a half-human half-cyborg villain sent back from the future to contemporary times on a mission to eliminate a woman (Linda Hamilton) who is destined to give birth to the leader of a revolution. Michael Biehn plays her would-be savior, another visitor from the future. The Terminator is a character of few words and bountiful action, which suited Schwarzenegger quite well – to the degree that he returned (“I’ll be back,” indeed) in several sequels, the most notable of which was 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” also a part of BBC America’s day-long salute to him.
“The Rifleman” (MeTV and Grit, weekdays; INSP, Mondays through Saturdays): While traditions of the Western genre made this a popular series throughout its original 195863 run on ABC, one of its major elements was the warm relationship between widower and Civil War veteran Lucas McCain (Chuck Connors) — whose mastery with weapons made him the “rifleman” of the title — and his adoring son, Mark (Johnny Crawford). Though he wasn’t credited for it on-screen, one of the show’s creators was maverick filmmaker Sam Peckinpah (“The Wild Bunch”), who wrote and/ or directed a number of the show’s episodes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Terminator”
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Sunday Millennial Money
CNBC 5 p.m.
Sunday Millennial Money
CNBC 5 p.m.
Older generations may say that Millennials don’t want to work and prefer to have “experiences.” But more than a few are doing what it takes and are willing to show how much they earn, how they spend their money and the steps they’ve taken to get there.
A Plan to Kill OXY 7 p.m.
Older generations may say that Millennials don’t want to work and prefer to have “experiences.” But more than a few are doing what it takes and are willing to show how much they earn, how they spend their money and the steps they’ve taken to get there.
A Plan to Kill
OXY 7 p.m.
When a charming family suddenly disappears from their home in rural Arkansas, authorities are put on high alert. Then, a
When a charming fam
horrifying discovery leads them on a search for the heartless killers. Was this hateful killing planned out years in advance?
Confessions of a Christmas Letter
horrifying discovery leads them on a search for the heartless killers. Was this hateful killing planned out years in advance?
HALL 8 p.m.
Confessions of a Christmas Letter HALL 8 p.m.
Sick of losing her town’s Christmas letter competition, Settie (Angela Kinsey) hires struggling writer Juan (Alec Santos) to help her craft the perfect letter. Hijinks ensues when Juan is mistaken to be engaged to Settie’s daughter (Lillian Doucet-Roche).
Tracker WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
Sick of losing her town’s Christmas letter competition, Settie (Angela Kinsey) hires struggling writer Juan (Alec Santos) to help her craft the perfect letter. Hijinks ensues when Juan is mistaken to be engaged to Settie’s daughter (Lillian Doucet-Roche).
Tracker
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
Each episode of this hit action drama sees survivalist Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) use his expert tracking skills to help everyday citizens and law enforcement find missing people for reward money. Abby McEnany, Eric Graise and Fiona Rene also star.
Monday
9-1-1: Lone Star
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
Each episode of this hit action drama sees survivalist Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) use his expert tracking skills to help everyday citizens and law enforcement find missing people for reward money. Abby McEnany, Eric Graise and Fiona Rene also star.
Monday
The 126 is trying to put out fires left and right as the fire station does its best to keep residents safe. While Owen (Rob Lowe) rubs one Texan the wrong way, Carlos (Rafael L. Silva) works an inves -
9-1-1: Lone Star
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
The 126 is trying to put out fires left and right as the fire station does its best to keep residents safe. While Owen (Rob Lowe) rubs one Texan the wrong way, Carlos (Rafael L. Silva) works an inves -
Lioness PARSHO 9 p.m.
tigation that needs more attention than he can give. Lioness PARSHO 9 p.m.
tigation that needs more attention than he can give.
Things don’t go as expected and members of the team struggle with what they find at the warehouse, questioning their moves with Carrillo (Genesis Rodriguez). Meanwhile, Joe (Zoe Saldana) faces two urgent missions and must decide which gets her attention.
What We Do in the Shadows FX 10 p.m.
Things don’t go as expected and members of the team struggle with what they find at the warehouse, questioning their moves with Carrillo (Genesis Rodriguez). Meanwhile, Joe (Zoe Saldana) faces two urgent missions and must decide which gets her attention.
What We Do in the Shadows FX 10 p.m.
With the neighbors causing all sorts of problems, property values are called into question. So, Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Nandor (Kayvan Novak) decide they must exorcise the annoying demon who is possessing their neighbor Sean (Anthony Atamanuik).
Tuesday
HIST 10:05 p.m.
Tales From Oak Island HIST 10:05 p.m.
This new series chronicles the tribulations of brothers Rick and Marty Lagina as they continue their search for the famous treasure located on Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia. The mystery continues as they use the latest in technology.
Wednesday
Surveilled
HBO 9 p.m.
This new series chronicles the tribulations of brothers Rick and Marty Lagina as they continue their search for the famous treasure located on Oak Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia. The mystery continues as they use the latest in technology.
Wednesday
Surveilled
HBO 9 p.m.
Dywayne Thomas, Dee Quemby and Melanie Gayle star in this horror thriller that explores the disturbing events that occur when a murderer, inspired by a fictional serial killer from a popular series of crime novels, threatens the quaint town of Clairmont.
The Summit
Married at First Sight
LIFE 8 p.m.
With the neighbors causing all sorts of problems, property values are called into question. So, Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Nandor (Kayvan Novak) decide they must exorcise the annoying demon who is possessing their neighbor Sean (Anthony Atamanuik).
Tuesday
Honeymoons are vacations you never stop paying for and our couples are enjoying the beach almost as much as they enjoy trying to figure out who they just married.
Married at First Sight
LIFE 8 p.m.
Can Pastor Cal, Dr. Pepper and Dr. Pia help them navigate their way to happily ever after?
Extreme Road Ragers
A&E 10 p.m.
A&E’s latest goes behind the seat of the U.S.’s most intense divers to see if they can change their dangerous behavior. This time, the show highlights Kevin, whose life is falling apart due to his anger, and Ryan, who loves to drive fast no matter what.
Honeymoons are vacations you never stop paying for and our couples are enjoying the beach almost as much as they enjoy trying to figure out who they just married. Can Pastor Cal, Dr. Pepper and Dr. Pia help them navigate their way to happily ever after?
Extreme Road Ragers
the seat of the U.S.’s most
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.
Dywayne Thomas, Dee Quemby and Melanie Gayle star in this horror thriller that explores the disturbing events that occur when a murderer, inspired by a fictional serial killer from a popular series of crime novels, threatens the quaint town of Clairmont.
The Summit
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.
Season 1 of this experimental new competition series continues, as the remaining contestants proceed on their treacherous journey through the New Zealand Alps for an equal share of $1 million. Who will make it to the end relatively unscathed?
Chicago P.D.
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.
Season 1 of this experimental new competition series continues, as the remaining contestants proceed on their treacherous journey through the New Zealand Alps for an equal share of $1 million. Who will make it to the end relatively unscathed?
When there’s a case in need of solving, Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and his ever-evolving Intelligence Unit step up to take it on. This episode sees the team uncovering the truth behind a secret Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) has been guarding.
Chicago P.D.
Thursday Scrabble
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.
WPIX-11 8 p.m.
Raven-Symoné hosts as a new set of wordsmiths step up to conquer the giant Scrabble board for their chance at $10,000. In order to add words to the board, they’ll first need to compete in a series of skill-testing word-based games.
Christmas Cookie Challenge
When there’s a case in need of solving, Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and his ever-evolving Intelligence Unit step up to take it on. This episode sees the team uncovering the truth behind a secret Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) has been guarding.
Thursday
FOOD 9 p.m.
Scrabble
WPIX-11 8 p.m.
Some artists work in clay. Others in paint. To be considered a true artisan in the world of cookies, you need to have your gingerbread skills on point. Eddie Jackson and Ree Drummond task four bakers with a festive test in hopes of winning $10,000.
Raven-Symoné hosts as a new set of wordsmiths step up to conquer the giant Scrabble board for their chance at $10,000. In order to add words to the board, they’ll first need to compete in a series of skill-testing word-based games.
Christmas Cookie Challenge
FOOD 9 p.m.
Some artists work in clay. Others in paint. To be considered a true artisan in the world of cookies, you need to have your gingerbread skills on point. Eddie Jackson and Ree Drummond task four bakers with a festive test in hopes of winning $10,000.
Ancient Bodies: Secrets Revealed
Ancient Bodies: Secrets Revealed
NGEO 9:55 p.m.
NGEO 9:55 p.m.
When someone dies in modern times, it’s fairly easy to pinpoint the cause of death. But when the body belongs to someone who died perhaps 1,000 years ago, it takes the world’s leading experts to decipher the truth. This time, a head is found in Denmark.
House of Villains
E! 10 p.m.
When someone dies in modern times, it’s fairly easy to pinpoint the cause of death. But when the body belongs to someone who died perhaps 1,000 years ago, it takes the world’s leading experts to decipher the truth. This time, a head is found in Denmark.
House of Villains
E! 10 p.m.
A sense of importance is not the same as a sense of humor, and when the villains are forced to take on the comedy club Redemption Challenge, they learn that the hard way. Then, Victoria is in a fighting mood and two villains are sent packing.
Friday Outlander
STARZ 8 p.m.
A sense of importance is not the same as a sense of humor, and when the villains are forced to take on the comedy club Redemption Challenge, they learn that the hard way. Then, Victoria is in a fighting mood and two villains are sent packing.
Friday
Outlander
STARZ 8 p.m.
The second half of Season 7 premieres as viewers return to witness the dramatic conclusion of Claire Beauchamp (Caitriona Balfe), a combat nurse originally from 1945 Scotland, and Highland warrior Jamie Fraser’s (Sam Heughan) time-tangling love story.
Cold Case Files
A&E 9 p.m.
to squash things before they get out of hand?
Saturday
Three Wiser Men and a Boy
HALL 8 p.m.
to squash things before they get out of hand?
Saturday
Three Wiser Men and a Boy HALL 8 p.m.
The Brenner brothers are back for another amazing Christmas. When the director of Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical quits, Luke (Andrew Walker) enlists his brothers Taylor (Tyler Hynes) and Stephan (Paul Campbell) to save the show.
To Catch a Smuggler
NGEO 9
Before being found stabbed to death in her home, Janora Stevens was a beloved mother and sister of Tulsa, Okla. But when her family becomes fractured and wary of each other, police find a suspicious trail of fibres that lead them right to her killer.
The second half of Season 7 premieres as viewers return to witness the dramatic conclusion of Claire Beauchamp (Caitriona Balfe), a combat nurse originally from 1945 Scotland, and Highland warrior Jamie Fraser’s (Sam Heughan) time-tangling love story.
Cold Case Files
Blue Bloods
A&E 9 p.m.
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.
The Brenner brothers are back for another amazing Christmas. When the director of Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical quits, Luke (Andrew Walker) enlists his brothers Taylor (Tyler Hynes) and Stephan (Paul Campbell) to save the show.
To Catch a Smuggler NGEO 9 p.m.
There’s bad blood boiling up in the NYPD during the latest episode of this long-running police procedural. Will New York Police Commissioner and Reagan family patriarch Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) be able
Before being found stabbed to death in her home, Janora Stevens was a beloved mother and sister of Tulsa, Okla. But when her family becomes fractured and wary of each other, police find a suspicious trail of fibres that lead them right to her killer.
Blue Bloods WIVB-4
Viewers follow the work of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations officers during a new episode of this docuseries. This time, a rookie officer finds multiple drugs, while Homeland Security runs a buy-bust operation.
There’s bad blood boiling up in the NYPD during the latest episode of this long-running police proce dural. Will New York Police Commissioner and Reagan family patriarch Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) be able
Ghost Adventures: House Calls
9 p.m.
A family of first responders is being harassed at their home by poltergeists, so Zak Bagans and his team from “Ghost Adventures” come in to help. They document the activity and believe human ashes and a family member’s devil worship opened a portal.
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Raven Symoné hosts “Scrabble” Thursday on The
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Angela Kinsey stars in “Confessions of a Christmas Letter” Sunday on Hallmark
Which bestselling novelist wrote “The Hunt for Red October,” which was made into a 1990 film?
Who played Jason Bourne in the 1988 made-for-TV movie “The Bourne Identity”? (Hint: It wasn’t Matt Damon.) 5) Who directed the 1975 film adaptation of James Grady’s “Six Days of the Condor”? 6) Which “Killing Eve” character was reportedly based on a former assassin for a Basque separatist group? 7) Which English actress plays an English actress-turned-spy in the 2016 adaptation of John le Carré’s “The Little Drummer Girl”?
8) Which spy book series is the source material for Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses”? 9) Which recently renewed BBC/Prime Video series starring Tom Hiddleston is based on a John le Carré novel? 10) True or false: Ian Fleming contributed to the classic TV series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”
2) Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Chris Pine, John Krasinski 3) Tom Clancy 4) Richard -Cham berlain 5) Sydney Pollack 6) Villanelle
Florence Pugh
“Slough House” by Mick Herron
Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Chris Pine, John Krasinski
Tom Clancy Richard -Cham berlain
Sydney Pollack
Villanelle
Florence Pugh
“Slough House” by Mick Herron
“The Night Manager”
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“GoldenEye” (1995) 2) Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Chris Pine, John Krasinski 3) Tom Clancy 4) Richard -Cham berlain
