By Sarah Passingham
One kid with a big imagi -
nation sends himself and his friends on an unbelievable adventure across the galaxy in the new series “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” premiering on the Disney+ streaming service Tuesday, Dec. 3. Ravi Cabot-Conyers (“Encanto,” 2021) stars in the family fantasy show as Wim, a young student on a peaceful planet whose head is firmly planted among the stars. His desire for adventure sends him and his friends KB (Kyriana Kratter, “Bunk’d”), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith, “Mythic Quest”) and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong, “Anne With an E”) blasting through space. Deep in a forest, the four friends discover what appears to be an abandoned Jedi temple. Quick to explore it,
Four kids try to make it back to their home planet in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” premiering Tuesday, Dec. 3, on Disney+.
Jude Law in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”
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Far from home: An unexpected galactic journey begins in ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’
one wrong step sends them catapulting across the galaxy. Lost in space and trying to find their way home, the kid crew teams up with a possible Jedi, Jod Na Nawood (portrayed by Jude Law, “The New Pope”). Across the eight-episode series, per Disney, “finding their way home — and meeting unlikely allies and enemies — will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.”
Also starring in the new series are Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin,” 2022) and Tunde Adebimpe (“Twisters,” 2024) as Fern’s mom, Fara, and Wim’s dad, Wendle, respectively. Nick Frost (“The Nevers”) lends his voice to droid SM 33, who series co-creator Jon Watts (“The Old Man”) described to People in July as
“a rusty old, cranky droid that sort of reluctantly helps the kids along the way. ... The other thing about him is that he’s the first mate of a mysterious ship.”
Law also spoke to People about joining the famed franchise with “Skeleton Crew,” saying, “it is a fun place to be, the universe of Star Wars.” He added, “there are great references to old films and recent episodes and series. There’s a lot of originality and I hope that will bring the feeling of fun to those who watch it.”
The key words “fun” and “originality” can also be used to describe a big reveal about the upcoming series. Episode director David Lowery (“The Green Knight,” 2021) told Empire in October that the Teek, creatures only
previously seen in the mostly-forgotten Ewok movies from the mid-1980s, make a grand reappearance in the new series. “I was most excited about having hand puppets on set,” Lowery said about the practical magic behind the space critters.
“It’s the most ancient technology being used with the most cutting-edge technology, simultaneously. That combination was absolutely magical,” Lowery shared about mixing media to make both the puppetry and the special effects come to life. About seeing it all come together, he said, “in the final episode it’s just a hand puppet in the middle of this crazy Volume set. The cognitive dissonance of seeing those two things together, live in front of you, is absolutely incredible.”
“The Menu” (Available Now) Dinner is served. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, this delicious horror-comedy follows as food-loving Tyler Ledford (Hoult) brings his date, Margot Mills (Taylor-Joy), to an exclusive restaurant on a private island — a restaurant owned by celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Fiennes) — in search of a life-changing meal.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” (Available Now)
This hit dark comedy finds Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) with his past as the morally flexible Deadpool behind him, until he suddenly finds himself in a fight for the survival of his homeworld and must suit-up again — and convince a reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to help him.
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“A Christmas Carol” (Available Now)
This retelling of the Charles Dickens classic stars George C. Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who sees the error of his ways by the ghosts of Christmas Past (Angela Pleasence), Christmas Present (Edward Woodward) and Christmas Yet to Come (Michael Carter).
“Earth Abides”Season 1 (Dec. 1) When a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe in this MGM+ Original, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a few shattered survivors remain to struggle against the slide into extinction.
“Hidden Figures” (Available Now) This acclaimed drama film tells the incredible, untold story of Katherine Jonson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) — brilliant African American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind the launch into orbit of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell), a stunning achievement that turned around the space race.
Kinds of Kindness” (Available Now)
A triptych fable, this dark comedy drama follows a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missingat-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
“Ad Astra” (Available Now)
When a mysterious, life-threatening event strikes Earth, astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) goes on a dangerous mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones) and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.
“The Sticky”Season 1 (Dec. 6) Inspired by the true story dubbed the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist,” the series follows Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale), a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves.
“Billy Madison” (Available Now) Man-child Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) has been a spoiled rich kid all his life, and spends his days drinking and partying. When his father, hotel magnate Brian (Darren McGavin), becomes fed up with his son’s irresponsible ways, he issues an ultimatum: since Billy passed all his schooling thanks to his father’s influence and bribes, he must retake and pass every grade in 24 weeks.
“It’s in the Game”Season 1 (Available Now) This new series reveals the never-been-told story of the smash-hit video game, Madden NFL, from its archaic 8-bit origins to its success as an annual must have — against all odds. For the first time ever, EA SPORTS is opening their vault of rare and neverbeen-seen footage, while also allowing cameras to follow along as the team finishes the next generation of the game.
“That Christmas” (Dec. 4)
Based on the children’s books by Richard Curtis, this new, animated family Christmas film follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen and Katherine Parkinson are among the voice cast.
“Mary” (Dec. 6)
This coming-of-age biblical epic follows Mary (Noa Cohen) as she is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod (Anthony Hopkins) ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Ido Tako) go on the run — bound by faith and driven by courage — to save his life at all costs.
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“Dexter: Original Sin” - Season 1 (Paramount+ with Showtime — Dec. 13, Series Premiere)
Set in 1991 Miami, This “Dexter” spinoff follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
“El Circo de los Muchachos” (Available Now)
This docuseries explores the story of Father Jesus Silva, known as “el Cura,” who created a city and educational project for street children without resources in Benposta, a small neighborhood in the suburbs of Ourense (Galicia) during Franco’s dictatorship in Spain in 1956. Silva created a nation of boys, with its own currency and passport, governed by children under the approval of the Francoist government.
“Black Doves”Season 1 (Dec. 5) Set against the backdrop of London at Christmas, this sharp, action-filled series follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley), a quick-witted, down to earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organization she works for, called the Black Doves.
“A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter” (Dec. 6) In this special packed with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter performs songs from her holiday EP “Fruitcake,” alongside other iconic chart-topping holiday covers. The special also features show-stopping music performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, plus many more surprises and fun cameos.
Claus”
the two Claus brothers, Fred (Vince Vaughn) is the troublemaker and polar opposite of his saintly sibling, Nicholas (Paul Giamatti). When Fred’s criminal ways finally land him in big trouble, Nicholas bails him out and brings him to the North Pole to work off the debt by making toys.
Sports Zone
Round. Golf action from the Asian Tour. (Live) 1:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, First Round. From Albany Golf Club in , Nassau, Bahamas. (Live) 3:15 p.m. USA Premier League
AFC Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur. From Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
5 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Kentucky at North Carolina. From Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Live)
6:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Purdue at Penn State. From Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. (Live)
7 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Texas at Notre Dame. From Purcell Pavilion in Notre Dame, Ind. (Live) ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Ole Miss at NC State. From James T. Valvano Arena in Raleigh, N.C. (Live)
at Denver Nuggets. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)
10:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Washington at UCLA. From Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (Live) WedneSday
9:30 a.m. GOLF Asian Tour Golf PIF Saudi International,
7:15 p.m.
7:30
8:30
Neb. (Live)
9:15 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Auburn at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Live) ESPN2 College Basketball Texas at NC State. From PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. (Live)
10 p.m. TNT NHL Hockey Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)
10:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball San Diego State at Fresno State. From Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. (Live)
4 a.m. GOLF DP World
9 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Duke at South Carolina. From Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. (Live) ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Stanford at LSU. From Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La. (Live)
4 a.m. GOLF DP World Tour Golf Nedbank Golf Challenge, Second Round. From Gary Player Country Club in South Africa. (Live) 4:25 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Practice 1. First free practice of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. (Live) Friday
1:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Second Round. From Albany Golf Club in , Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
7 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball Georgetown at West Virginia. From WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, W.Va. (Live)
7:45 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live)
8 p.m. FS1 College Hockey Michigan at Minnesota. Coverage of men’s college hockey action. (Live) WKBW-7 College Football American Athletic Conference Championship: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Football Mountain West Championship: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) 10:05 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (Live)
4 a.m. GOLF DP World Tour Golf Nedbank Golf Challenge, Third Round. From Gary Player Country Club in South Africa. (Live) Saturday
7:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Everton vs. Liverpool. From Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (Live)
8:55 a.m.
From Gtech Community Stadium in London. (Live)
11:30 a.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Kansas State at St. John’s. From Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y. (Live) 12 p.m. ESPN College Football MAC Championship: Teams TBA. From Ford Field in Detroit. (Live)
ESPN2 College Basketball Clemson at Miami. From Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. (Live)
FS1 College Basketball Rutgers at Ohio State. From Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Live) GOLF PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. From Albany Golf Club in , Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
WKBW-7 College Football Big 12 Championship: Teams TBA. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Live)
WPIX-11 College Basketball Syracuse at Notre Dame. From Purcell Pavilion in Notre Dame, Ind. (Live)
12:30 p.m. USA College Basketball South Florida at Loyola-Chicago. From Joseph J. Gentile Center in Chicago. (Live)
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (Live)
1:30 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Wisconsin at Marquette. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Live)
2 p.m. ESPN2 College Football SWAC Championship: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
FS1 College Basketball Iowa at Michigan. From Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Live)
2:15 p.m. WPIX-11 College Basketball Virginia at SMU. From Moody Coliseum in Dallas. (Live)
2:30 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. From Albany Golf Club in , Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
4 p.m. FS1 College Basketball UNLV at Creighton. From CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb. (Live) WKBW-7 College Football SEC Championship: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 2024 MLS Cup Teams TBA. Coverage of the league’s championship match. (Live)
4:10 p.m. ESPN College Football SEC Championship: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Live)
5 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek
In Focus
“Elton John: Never Too Late” (Disney+ — Dec. 13, Documentary Premiere)
This documentary follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in an emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction to become the icon he is today.
When Julian (Jason Ritter) takes on the case of a young woman suing a company due to severe symptoms brought on by a clinical trial, he asks Matty (Kathy Bates) for her help. Meanwhile, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) learns more about Julian’s past during the firm’s annual Christmas party. Secrets come to light during the next episode of “Matlock,” premiering Thursday, Dec. 5, on CBS. Missed a case? Full episodes of the series are available to stream online, at cbs.com/shows/matlock/
10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), two Harkonnen sisters face insurmountable forces that threaten the empire’s survival and the future of humankind. Together, they establish the fabled sect that will one day become known as the Bene Gesserit. The past unfolds in a brand-new episode of “Dune: Prophecy,” airing this Sunday, Dec. 1, on HBO. For a glimpse of what comes next, fans can visit youtube.com/ watch?v=SRAEefrxSeE
BY JAY BOBBIN
Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn share a ‘Roman Holiday’
The movie that made Audrey Hepburn a star — and an Oscar-winning one at that — “Roman Holiday” is part of a “Falling in Love With the Movies” theme night, tied to a new book of the same name by Esther Zuckerman, Wednesday, Dec. 4, on Turner Classic Movies. Filmed on location, the William Wyler-directed 1953 comedy casts the actress as a princess who chafes under a packed schedule and constant monitoring, prompting her to go AWOL and see Rome on her own. There, she crosses paths with a reporter (Gregory Peck) who doesn’t recognize her at first. Once he realizes who she is, he also tries to conceal his true identity, hoping to land an exclusive story and photos, helped by a cameraman friend (Eddie Albert). The Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are among the famous sites seen in the course of the travelogue-within-the-film, which also earned Academy Awards for its story and costume design. Though many fans can’t imagine this picture without the particular magic Peck and Hepburn brought to it, Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor were among those considered for it earlier.
“Rizzoli & Isles” (Start TV, Sundays through Saturdays): Angie Harmon (“Law & Order”) and Sasha Alexander (“NCIS”) had a successful — and for a cable show, particularly long (seven seasons) — run as the title characters, a police detective and a medical examiner, in this series based on Tess Gerritsen’s novels. The repartee between the actresses is as big a part of the show as the given mystery in each episode; another notable cast member is
Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck in “Roman Holiday”
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Crossword Puzzle
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17. Radar signal 18. “America’s Got Talent” judge 20. Date 21. Comments from horses 24. Memory units 27. Enjoyed immensely
38. AMC zombie series with “The” 43. Inventor Sikorsky
45. “M*A*S*H” star
5. The Bionic Woman’s first name
6. Mrs. Alfred Hitchcock
7. Canadian pianist
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Sunday
America’s Funniest Home Videos
Sunday America’s Funniest Home Videos WKBW-7 7 p.m.
WKBW-7 7 p.m.
Tis the season for decking the walls and various other innocent bystanders, so host Alfonso Ribeiro pulls together the funniest clips of the past 35 years to celebrate everything from kids on the naughty list to Christmas trees taking it on the chin. Homestead Rescue
DISC 8 p.m.
Tis the season for decking the walls and various other innocent bystanders, so host Alfonso Ribeiro pulls together the funniest clips of the past 35 years to celebrate everything from kids on the naughty list to Christmas trees taking it on the chin.
Homestead Rescue
DISC 8 p.m.
Even paradise can be a pain in the neck when things don’t go as planned. A family from Hawaii turns to homesteading expert Matt Raney and his family to help them when their offgrid home is seriously
Even paradise can be a pain in the neck when things don’t go as planned. A family from
damaged by major storms and deadly pests.
damaged by major storms and deadly pests.
Dune: Prophecy
HBO 9 p.m.
Dune: Prophecy
HBO 9 p.m.
Centuries before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the survival of the empire has never felt more in jeopardy as the prophecy of Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) causes rifts between Emperor Corrino (Mark Strong) and the Sisterhood.
The Equalizer
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.
Centuries before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the survival of the empire has never felt more in jeopardy as the prophecy of Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) causes rifts between Emperor Corrino (Mark Strong) and the Sisterhood.
The Equalizer
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.
This reimagining of the classic 1980s show of the same name continues with an all-new episode. The series follows Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah), a former CIA agent and single mother, as she seeks redemption for her past by providing vigilante justice.
Monday
9-1-1: Lone Star
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
This reimagining of the classic 1980s show of the same name continues with an all-new episode. The series follows Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah), a former CIA agent and single mother, as she seeks redemption for her past by providing vigilante justice.
Monday
9-1-1: Lone Star
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
The fifth and final season of this procedural drama continues with this latest episode. The series follows the members of Fire Station 126 out of Austin, Texas, as they balance saving people on the job with solving their personal issues off the clock.
The fifth and final season of this procedural drama continues with this latest episode. The series follows the members of Fire Station 126 out of Austin, Texas, as they balance saving people on the job with solving their personal issues off the clock.
28. Want-ad letters
29. Manning on “Manningcast”
30. Pro sports venue 33. See-through wrap
35. Takes up again 37. “___ the Science Kid”
15. “Dexter” channel 17. Radar signal 18. “America’s Got Talent” judge 20. Date 21. Comments from horses 24. Memory units 27. Enjoyed immensely 28. Want-ad letters 29. Manning on “Manningcast” 30. Pro sports venue 33. See-through wrap 35. Takes up again
46. “To ___ The Truth” 47. Idiosyncrasy 48. Drugs, briefly 49. Buck 50. Comics cry 51. Beauty pageant wear
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32. Leatherworker’s tool
38. AMC zombie series with “The” 43. Inventor Sikorsky 45. “M*A*S*H” star 46. “To ___ The Truth” 47. Idiosyncrasy 48. Drugs, briefly 49. Buck 50. Comics cry 51. Beauty pageant wear
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John 2. Seis y dos 3. “The Daily ___” 4. Very sagacious
New Age pianist John 2. Seis y dos
Superman & Lois
Superman & Lois
WPIX-11 8 p.m.
WPIX-11 8 p.m.
The past four seasons have given viewers a gritty look into the lives of Clark (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and twins Jonathan (Michael Bishop) and Jordan (Alex Garfin). However, this series finale may just be our kryptonite.
Press Your Luck
WKBW-7 9 p.m.
The past four seasons have given viewers a gritty look into the lives of Clark (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and twins Jonathan (Michael Bishop) and Jordan (Alex Garfin). However, this series finale may just be our kryptonite.
Press Your Luck
WKBW-7 9 p.m.
Imagine if WHAMMYs could show up during the holiday season, waiting for just the perfect time before striking after players get the best gift ever. No need to imagine as a new episode brings three contestants to the verge of tears. Elizabeth Banks hosts.
Tuesday
St. Denis Medical
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8 p.m.
Imagine if WHAMMYs could show up during the holiday season, waiting for just the perfect time before striking after players get the best gift ever. No need to imagine as a new episode brings three contestants to the verge of tears. Elizabeth Banks hosts.
Tuesday
St. Denis Medical
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8 p.m.
Talented nurse Alex (Allison Tolman) has been promoted to supervising nurse in the emergency department at St. Denis Medical Center. But while her underpaid and overworked co-workers try their best, it’s safe to say they use the term “emergency” lightly. The Curse of Oak Island
HIST 9 p.m.
Talented nurse Alex (Allison Tolman) has been promoted to supervising nurse in the emergency department at St. Denis Medical Center. But while her underpaid and overworked co-workers try their best, it’s safe to say they use the term “emergency” lightly.
Hopes are high when the Fellowship descends on Smith’s Cove, Nova Scotia, and discovers remnants of work that might lead directly to the flood tunnels of the famed Money Pit. With a bit more digging, this expedition could finally land the big score.
FBI: International
The Curse of Oak Island HIST 9 p.m.
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
Each episode of this police procedural sees Wes Mitchell (Jesse Lee Soffer) and the FBI’s International
Hopes are high when the Fellowship descends on Smith’s Cove, Nova Scotia, and discovers remnants of work that might lead directly to the flood tunnels
this expedition could finally
Fly Team traveling the globe to neutralize threats to American citizens abroad. Vinessa Vidotto, Carter Redwood and EvaJane Willis also star.
Wednesday
Fly Team traveling the globe to neutralize threats to American citizens abroad. Vinessa Vidotto, Carter Redwood and EvaJane Willis also star.
Abbott Elementary
Wednesday
WKBW-7 8 p.m.
Abbott Elementary
WKBW-7 8 p.m.
With Christmas break right around the corner, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) is trying hard to make the school’s first-ever holiday show a winner, despite a few humbugs. Then, Jacob’s (Chris Perfetti) brother shows up to visit earlier than expected.
Sold On SLC
BRAVO 9 p.m.
With Christmas break right around the corner, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) is trying hard to make the school’s first-ever holiday show a winner, despite a few humbugs. Then, Jacob’s (Chris Perfetti) brother shows up to visit earlier than expected.
Sold On SLC
BRAVO 9 p.m.
This new reality series follows Presidio Real Estate CEO Jennifer Yeo and her team of agents as they balance selling Salt Lake City’s high-end properties for top money with the drama that comes from complex relationships and personal rivalries.
The Summit
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.
This new reality series follows Presidio Real Estate CEO Jennifer Yeo and her team of agents as they balance selling Salt Lake City’s high-end properties for top money with the drama that comes from complex relationships and personal rivalries.
The Summit
This season finale answers once and for all which of the 16 strangers finish their 14-day struggle to cross New Zealand’s treacherous Alps in hopes of sharing an equal part of the $1 million split across their backpacks. Manu Bennett hosts.
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9:30 p.m.
Thursday
Hell’s Kitchen
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
This season finale answers once and for all which of the 16 strangers finish their 14-day struggle to cross New Zealand’s treacherous Alps in hopes of sharing an equal part of the $1 million split across their backpacks. Manu Bennett hosts.
Thursday
The tears are flowing in the kitchen, but is it because of chopped onions or chef Gordon Ramsay gave someone his honest opinion about their cooking? The remaining chefs try their best to deliver delicious dishes for a chance at that $250,000 prize.
Frosty the Snowman
Hell’s Kitchen
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30 p.m.
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
When a discarded magic top hat brings him to life, Frosty the Snowman befriends the kids who made him, and heads out on a wintery adventure to find a good, chilly spot he can live in before the weather changes and he starts to melt, as all snowmen do.
Matlock
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
The tears are flowing in the kitchen, but is it because of chopped onions or chef Gordon Ramsay gave someone his honest opinion about their cooking? The remaining chefs try their best to deliver delicious dishes for a chance at that $250,000 prize.
Frosty the Snowman
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30 p.m.
Julian (Jason Ritter) brings Matty (Kathy Bates) onto the case of a young woman who is suing due to severe symptoms brought on by a clinical trial. Then, at the
When a discarded magic top hat brings him to life, Frosty the Snowman befriends the kids who made him, and heads out on a wintery adventure to find a good, chilly spot he can live in before the weather changes and he starts to melt, as all snowmen do.
Matlock
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.
Julian (Jason Ritter) brings Matty (Kathy Bates) onto the case of a young woman who is suing due to severe symptoms brought on by a clinical trial. Then, at the
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10. ___ Baba (“Arabian Nights” character)
11. Kitchen meas. 16. Golfer’s bagful
19. Raiding grp.
7. Canadian pianist Gould 8. “Very well” 9. Grandpa Walton portrayer 10. ___ Baba (“Arabian Nights” character)
22. ___ Bowl
23. “Wheel of Fortune” choice
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11. Kitchen meas. 16. Golfer’s bagful 19. Raiding grp. 22. ___ Bowl 23. “Wheel of For-
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33. Endorse 34. “The ___ Family” 36. Glide 37. Nosh 39. “Would _ __ to You?” 40. Zeno’s home
44. “I’m impressed!”
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firm’s annual holiday party, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) learns something about Julian’s past.
Friday
firm’s annual holiday party, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) learns something about Julian’s past.
S.W.A.T.
Friday
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
S.W.A.T.
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
With two episodes left until the show’s 150th episode, can Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), leader of the LAPD’s S.W.A.T. unit, keep his loyalties in check? With lives at stake, Hondo needs to properly balance these sometimes-opposed loyalties.
Cold Case Files
A&E 9 p.m.
With two episodes left until the show’s 150th episode, can Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), leader of the LAPD’s S.W.A.T. unit, keep his loyalties in check? With lives at stake, Hondo needs to properly balance these sometimes-opposed loyalties.
Cold Case Files
A&E 9 p.m.
A new episode in this long-running true crime docuseries airs, following the murder case of night manager Rodney Castin. Gunned down in the lobby of his hotel three weeks before Christmas in 2000, it takes nearly two decades for detectives to find a lead.
Lopez vs Lopez
to getting the right tree, everything looks great until Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up unplanned and his holiday bonus gets downsized. Sugarplummed HALL 8 p.m.
A new episode in this long-running true crime docuseries airs, following the murder case of night manager Rodney Castin. Gunned down in the lobby of his hotel three weeks before Christmas in 2000, it takes nearly two decades for detectives to find a lead. Lopez vs Lopez
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 9:45 p.m.
George (George Lopez) continues to get his life back on track after his business goes bankrupt. However, the work to rebuild his relationship with estranged daughter Mayan (Mayan Lopez) gets tested by their ability to push each other’s buttons.
to getting the right tree, everything looks great until Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up unplanned and his holiday bonus gets downsized. Sugarplummed HALL 8 p.m.
Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always fantasized about having the perfect Christmas just like she sees in holiday movies. So, when Sugarplum (Janel Parrish) walks out of the TV to help her, they’re off on a heart-warming adventure to redefine the holiday. Ghost Adventures: House Calls
TRAV 9 p.m.
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 9:45 p.m.
Scare Tactics
USA 10 p.m.
If pants wetting is an art form, producer Jordan Peele is heading to MoMA with this reimagining of this popular prank series. With a cinematic style and clever hidden camera placement, people get set up by family and friends in this season finale.
George (George Lopez) continues to get his life back on track after his business goes bankrupt. However, the work to rebuild his relationship with estranged daughter Mayan (Mayan Lopez) gets tested by their ability to push each other’s buttons.
Scare Tactics
Saturday
USA 10 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
AMC 8 p.m.
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have the perfect family Christmas. From decorating the house
If pants wetting is an art form, producer Jordan Peele is heading to MoMA with this reimagining of this popular prank series. With a cinematic style and clever hidden camera placement, people get set up by family and friends in this season finale.
Saturday
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
AMC
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have the perfect family Christmas. From decorating the house
Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always fantasized about having the perfect Christmas just like she sees in holiday movies. So, when Sugarplum (Janel Parrish) walks out of the TV to help her, they’re off on a heart-warming adventure to redefine the holiday.
Zak Bagans sends the team to the heartland of Marion, Ind., to assist a family that believes a demonic presence is at work in their home. Making matters even more dire, they must move quickly as the
Ghost Adventures: House Calls TRAV 9 p.m.
Zak Bagans sends the team to the heartland of Marion, Ind., to assist a family that believes a demonic presence is at work in their home. Making matters even more dire, they must move quickly as the mother’s health is being put at risk from the energy.
To Catch A Smuggler: Tropical Takedown 10 p.m.
They’re called the “high seas” for a reason. When 907 kilos of cocaine are seized by the Department of Homeland Security after a boat chase off the coast of Vieques — a Caribbean island off Puerto Rico’s eastern coast — agents score a big win.
Olivia Williams stars in “Dune: Prophecy” Sunday on HBO
Olivia Williams stars in “Dune: Prophecy” Sunday on HBO
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