326 47 52 Parks Parks The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office The OfficeThe Office The Office The Office The Office The OfficeThe OfficeThe OfficeThe OfficeThe OfficeThe OfficeThe OfficeThe Office E! 77 74 42 50 Figure Skating ISU Grand Prix Final <+++ Back to the Future ('85) Christopher Lloyd, Michael J. Fox. <+++ Back to the Future Part II ('89)Michael J. Fox. <+++ Back to the Future Part III ('90) EWTN 13 19 Devotion At Home New Cardinals (N) (:15) Gospel Bob Daily Mass: Olam
71 61 56 (7:00) < Secret Gift of Chri < Our Holiday Story ('24) Nikki Deloach. < The Finnish Line ('24)Nichole Sakura. < Deck the Walls ('24) Wes Brown,Ashley Greene. < A Maple Valley Christmas ('22)Peyton List. < Private Princess Christ ION 18 20 5 Bones Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVU LIFE 30 65 29 28 Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. < Christmas Hotel ('19) Tatyana Ali. < Feliz NaviDAD ('20) Mario López. < Yes, Chef! Christmas ('23)Tia Mowry. < BeBe Winan's We Three Kings ('24) < Make or Bake Christmas PARMT 50 26 30 NCIS NCIS <+++ John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum ('19)Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves. <+++ John Wick ('14) Michael Nyqvist,Keanu Reeves. <+++ John Wick: Chapter 2 ('17)Common,Keanu Reeves. SYFY 82 54 61 (7:00) <+++ Buried (:05) <+++ Cloverfield ('08) Michael Stahl-David. <++ Deep Impact ('98)Tea Leoni, Elijah Wood, Robert Duvall. <++ F9 The Fast Saga ('21)Michelle Rodriguez,Jordana Brewster,Vin Diesel. <++ Armageddon ('98)Bruce Willis. TBS 33 46 19 34 Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big BangBig Bang <+ Deck the Halls ('06) Danny DeVito. <++ Last Christmas ('19)Emilia Clarke. (:45) <++ Last Holiday ('06)
TCM 275 37 66 Movie Wolf Dog Popeye (:05) < Bomba, the Jungle Boy Movie <++ Ski Party ('65)Frank Avalon. (:45) <+++ From Here to Eternity ('53)Burt Lancaster. <++ It Happened on 5th Avenue ('47)Don DeFore.(:15) < Holiday Affair
TNT 34 31 23 45 NCIS: N.O. "No. 1 Fan" NCIS: N.O. "The Asset" <+++ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ('16) Diego Luna, Felicity Jones. <+ Law Abiding Citizen ('09)Jamie Foxx. (:15) <+++
of the Mountains
DISN 64 33 14 23 (5:15) < Movie Big City (N) ZOMBIES: Re- "Santler Claws is Comin' to Town"(N)(:10) Gabby (:35) Big City Raven's Home Just Roll With ItJessie Jessie FREE 63 53 16 46 (4:55) <++ Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ('92) Movie < Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindee...(:15) <++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jeffrey Tambor,Christine Baranski,Jim Carrey.
NICK 43 30 29 <++ Hotel Transylvania 2 ('15) Adam Sandler. Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends FriendsFriendsFriends
TOON 66 58 96 32 Bob's Burgers Bob's Burgers Bob's Burgers Bob's Burgers American Dad! American Dad!American Dad! American Dad! Rick and Morty Rick and MortyInvincible FightTBA
HIST 59 35 21 55 The UnXplained The UnXplained "Deadly Cults" The UnXplained "Bizarre Rituals"(:05) The UnXplained (:05) The
Wives "Labor of Love" 90 Day: The Last Resort
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (AMC) 7 p.m.
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have the perfect family Christmas. From decorating the house 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) 7 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.
Love and Marriage: Huntsville (OWN) 7 p.m.
Ghost Adv "Silent Movie Theater" Ghost Adventures Ghost A. "Horror in Marion" (N) Help! M "Freaky Farmhouse" (N) Ghost Adv "Exorcism in Erie" Ghost Adventures
AMC 74 25 35 (5:00) < Planes, Trains & Automobi <+++ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ('89) Chevy Chase.(:15) <+++ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ('89)Chevy Chase. Movie
BET 70 34 (5:00) <++ Ride Along ('14) Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo, Ice Cube. BET Star Cinema <++ Death at a Funeral ('10)
BRAVO 76 77 53 Movie <++ Step Brothers ('08) John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins, Will Ferrell. <++ Step Brothers ('08) John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins, Will Ferrell. (:35) <++ Semi-Pro ('08)Will Ferrell.
COM 326 47 52 The Office The Office <+++ Crazy Rich Asians ('18) Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Constance Wu. (P) <+++ Crazy Rich Asians ('18) Henry Golding,Michelle Yeoh,Constance Wu.
E! 77 74 42 50 Movie <+++ Back to the Future ('85) Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Michael J. Fox. <+++ Back to the Future Part II ('89) Christopher Lloyd,Michael J. Fox. Movie
EWTN 13 19 Daily Mass: Olam Daily Mass Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (N) (:15) Heartbeat Holy Rosary (N) Marian Procession (N) Web of Faith 2.0EWTN Book Daily Mass: Olam Daily Mass
FX 56 32 95 49 (5:00) <+++ The Santa Clause <++ The Santa Clause 2 ('02) Elizabeth Mitchell, Tim Allen. <+ The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause ('06) Tim Allen. <++ Why Him? ('16)
GSN 86 128 Switch Split Second Card Sharks The Chase Family FeudFamily Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family FeudFamily FeudFamily Feud
HALL 71 61 56 (5:00) < Private Princess Christmas < Sugarplummed ('24) Janel Parrish, Maggie Lawson. (P) < The Christmas Quest ('24) Kris Polaha, Lacey Chabert. < Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas
LIFE 30 65 29 28 (5:00) < Make or Bake Christmas < A Very Merry Beauty Salon ('24) RonReaco Lee, Tia Mowry. (P)(:05) < Christmas Unwrapped ('20) Amber Stevens West. < A Very Merry Beauty Salon
PARMT 50 26 30 <+++ John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum ('19) Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves. <+++ Ocean's Eleven ('01) Matt Damon, Andy Garcia,George Clooney.
TBS 33 46 19 34 (4:45) <++ Last Holiday ('06) <++++ A Christmas Story ('83) Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley. <++++ The Wizard of Oz ('39) Frank Morgan, Judy Garland.(:15) <++++ A Christmas Story
TCM 275 37 66 (5:15) <+++ Holiday Affair ('49) <+++ Central Station ('98) Marília Pêra, Fernanda Montenegro. <+++ Fruitvale Station ('13) Octavia Spencer, Michael B. Jordan. <++ Act of Violence ('49)
TNT 34 31 23 45 (3:15) <+++ Django Unchained All Elite Wrestling: Collision Ep. 72 - Collision 12/7/2024 (N) (Live) <+++ Avengers: Infinity War ('18) Chris Hemsworth,Josh Brolin,Robert Downey Jr..
TVL 57 41 62 Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Seinfeld SeinfeldSeinfeldSeinfeld
USA 55 42 35 38 Chicago P.D. "New Life" Chicago P.D. "A Better Place" Chicago P.D. "Unpacking" Chicago P.D. "Retread" Chicago P.D. "Safe Harbor" Chicago P.D. "Blood and Honor" NWSN 85
Things are getting heated when one of the three Huntsville, Ala., power couples accuse another of lying. But with tons of cash and equity already built into this real estate deal, can they find common ground and regroup? Or is the pressure too much?
Ghost Adventures: House Calls (TRAV) 8 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 (NGC) 9 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
Janel Parrish stars in “Sugarplummed”
(11:00)
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50 26 30 <+++ Ocean's Thirteen ('07) Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney.
82 54 61 (10:30) < Olympus Has Fallen <++ London Has Fallen ('16) Aaron Eckhart, Gerard Butler. <+++ Buried ('10) Robert Paterson, Ryan Reynolds.
Bar Rescue "Chase Lounge"
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Terrace ('09) Robert Hill. (:15) <++ The Family ('13) Tommy Lee Jones, Robert De Niro.(:05) <++ The Perfect Host ('10) (:40) <++ Teen Spirit ('18)Elle Fanning. PARSHO 865 5 600 Movie (:35) <++ Jack Reacher ('12) Rosamund Pike, Tom Cruise. (:50) <+++ 3:10 to Yuma ('07) Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Russell Crowe.(:55) <++ Fist Fight ('17)Charlie Day.(P) < Dear Santa ('24)Jack Black. STARZ 876 501 700 Outlander (:05) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 4 ('23) Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård,Keanu Reeves. < Night Shift ('23) Madison Hu,Phoebe Tonkin.(:25) <++ The Shallows ('16)Blake Lively.(:55) <++ Arthur the King ('24) STZEN 750 507 730 Movie <+++ The Best Man ('99) Nia Long, Taye Diggs. < Pretty Red Dress ('22) Natey Jones, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe. (:25) <++ While She Was Out ('08) (:55) <+ Shutter ('08)Joshua Jackson. Movie TMC 873 7 630 Movie <+++ Chocolat Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Juliette Binoche. (:35) <+++ Chaplin ('92) Dan Aykroyd, Geraldine Chaplin, Robert Downey Jr.. <++ Enough ('02)William Campbell,Jennifer Lopez. < Irena's Vow ('23)
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BY DANA SIMPSON
Fictional detective Sherlock Holmes has undoubtedly had an impact on the readers of the world (and in the realms of fashion and home decor, too, it would seem), but perhaps no one has been more affected by the sleuth than his own author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
In the new, three-part docuseries “Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle,” the titular television host does some investigating of her own, uncovering how the lives of the man and his most popular creation came to echo one another in an uncanny harmony, often to the author’s detriment. The series begins Sunday, Dec. 8, on PBS, and airs hour-long episodes weekly until its Dec. 22 finale.
Throughout his 137 years on the page, Sherlock Holmes has solved 60 separate cases across 56 short stories and four novels, but the biggest mystery of them all has been lying just beneath the surface of the fiction. For years, it appeared that Doyle — a private detective in his own right — despised his most prized creation, but why he grew to dislike the fictional character was never quite clear ... until now.
In the first episode of PBS’s “Holmes vs. Doyle,” Worsley travels back in time to the British author’s not-so-humble beginnings as a medical student in the lowland Scottish city of Edinburgh before diving into the cultural movements of the Victorian era in what is now the United Kingdom.
“In Episode 1, ‘Doctor and Detective’ (Dec. 8), [Worsley] ... unpacks the early stories, revealing the dark underbelly of late Victorian Britain, from drug use to true crime,” the official PBS news release reads. “She explores how Doyle infused his stories with cutting-edge technological developments and traces the author’s growing disenchantment with his detective, heading to Switzerland to visit the site of one of the most famous deaths in literature.”
Moving through Doyle’s life and ever-growing oeuvre, Episode 2, titled “Fact and Fiction” (Dec. 15), is heavily based upon the writer’s decision to kill off his beloved case cracker in his 1893 work “The Final Problem,” set two years earlier, in 1891.
“[Worsley] explores Doyle’s desire to distance himself from Sherlock after the detective’s apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls,” the description reads. “From the delights of the ski slopes to the horrors of the Boer War, she reveals how far Doyle went to make himself the hero of his own story. He even took on the role of detective himself in one of the most important legal cases of the 20th century.”
By the time viewers arrive at the conclusion of the PBS docuseries, Worsley investigates the parallel timelines of both author and authored. By analyzing Doyle’s decision to bring his most iconic character back from the dead, the presenter illustrates where Doyle’s and Holmes’ personalities, decisions and life events began to converge before dovetailing, ultimately resulting in the character eclipsing the now-aging crime novelist.
According to writer and editor Ronald B. De Waal in his 1995 four-volume compilation titled “The Universal Sherlock Holmes,” the character has now been adapted into more than 25,000 forms, including works translated into 63 languages worldwide. From the written form to visual mediums such as film and television, Holmes’ reach extends far beyond that of the vast majority of living (or once living) people, something which continued to baffle Doyle long into his life and career.
“The curious thing is,” Doyle mused aloud to a camera in a 1928 interview with William Fox, “how many people around the world who are perfectly convinced that he is a living human being.”
Stranger than fiction: Author’s complicated relationship with creation unpacked in ‘Holmes vs. Doyle’
Lucy Worsley of “Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle”
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“Secret Level” - Season 1 (Dec. 10)
This new animated anthology series for adults features original stories set within the worlds of some of the world’s most beloved video games. From the creative minds behind “Love, Death + Robots,” each of the 15 episodes is a celebration of games and gamers.
“The Red Virgin” (Available Now)
Hildegart (Alba Planas) is raised by her mother Aurora (Najwa Nimri) to be the woman of the future, becoming one of the most brilliant minds in Spain in the 1930s and one of Europe’s leading referents on female sexuality. At 18, Hildegart begins to experience freedom and meets Abel Velilla (Patrick Criado), who helps her to explore a new emotional world and to break away from her mother’s iron nest. Aurora fears losing control over her daughter, and does everything she can to prevent Hildegart from moving away.
“Sugarcane” (Dec. 10)
A stunning tribute to the resilience of Indigenous peoples and their way of life, this debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of a residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, the film illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.
“Christmas
in Pine Valley” (Available Now)
Natalie (Kristina Cole) is the owner of a successful company that garners the attention of a major magazine. The magazine sends a reporter named Josh (Andrew Biernat) to profile Natalie’s company. Hoping to keep her struggling business afloat, Natalie and her friends pull out all the stops for Josh.
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“The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga” (Dec. 11)
A small-town feud, an internet conspiracy, an Elvis impersonator, black market body parts, and an assassination attempt on the President. Welcome to Mississippi where this jaw-dropping story spirals from local drama to a national scandal. Buckle up for a wild ride. This isn’t fiction — it’s Tupelo.
“Maria” (Dec. 11)
Academy Award-winner Angelina Jolie is Maria Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century in acclaimed director Pablo Larrain’s operatic new film. It follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye, reimagining the legendary soprano in her final days as she reckons with her identity and life. Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valeria Golino also star.
“The Simpsons Funday Football” (Dec. 9)
For its second annual event, Disney, ESPN, NFL and Sony team up to bring fans of all ages another “Funday Football” specials. This year, featuring classic characters from “The Simpsons,” a real-life game between the Cincinnati Bengals at the Dallas Cowboys is animated in real-time for fans to enjoy and they watch from Atoms Stadium in Springfield.
“Elton John: Never Too Late” (Dec. 13)
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.
HOME REPAIR
Across
1. Picnic crasher
4. American ___
7. LaBeouf of “Transformers” (2007)
11. Morse bit
12. Soprano’s song, maybe
13. Guitar accessory
14. Broke bread
15. Netflix docuseries about wrestling
17. Clive Owen drama
19. Long in the tooth
20. Vein stuff
21. Tries to track down
23. James Roday series
27. AOL alternative
28. Want-ad letters
29. Yucatan settler
32. Mild cheddar cheese
34. Joke response
36. Word-of-mouth
37. “Family Guy” baby
43. Natasha Lyonne series
44. Bachelor’s last words
45. Forever and a day
46. Spot on the tube
47. Classic car
48. It holds a yard
Crossword Puzzle
49. “___, Dear” (Anthony Clark series)
50. Ring bearer, maybe Down
3. Fran Drescher sitcom
4. Miscalculated
5. ___ emu (Liberty Mutual mascot)
6. Photography lens
7. Some paintings
8. Result of a crack?
9. Modern music holder
10. Primo
12. Gallic girlfriends
16. Dealership sticker fig.
18. “___. Bilko” (1996)
21. “Interesting...”
22. “Mr. Robot” network
24. Cause panic in a theater, perhaps
25. Cygnet’s father
26. “___ Arnold!”
30. Angels’ div.
31. Film genre
32. Uttered loudly
33. Butterfingers
35. Southpaw
36. Killer whales
37. Junk E-mail
38. Fraternity party attire
39. Manages, with “out”
40. “I ___ at the office”
41. Suggestion
42. Queen who wrote “Leap of Faith”
1. Scott of “Severance”
2. Cold war winner
Sports 6 p.m. (ESPN2) Women’s College Basketball
AUTO RACING
SATURDAY
7:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Formula 1 Racing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Qualifying. (Live)
SUNDAY
6:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Formula 1 Racing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. (Live)
BASKETBALL
SATURDAY
10:30 a.m. (KOKI) Kansas State at St. John’s. (Live)
11 a.m. (ESPN2) Clemson at Miami. (Live) (FS1) Rutgers at Ohio State. (Live) (KQCW) Syracuse at Notre Dame. (Live)
11:30 a.m. (USA) South Florida at LoyolaChicago. (Live)
12:30 p.m. (KOKI) Wisconsin at Marquette. (Live)
1 p.m. (FS1) Iowa at Michigan. (Live)
1:15 p.m. (KQCW) Virginia at SMU. (Live)
3 p.m. (FS1) UNLV at Creighton. (Live)
4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Butler at Houston. (Live)
6 p.m. (KOKI) Women’s College Basketball Tennessee vs. Iowa. (Live)
8 p.m. (KOKI) Women’s College Basketball Louisville vs. Connecticut. (Live)
9 p.m. (ESPN2) Kentucky vs. Gonzaga. (Live)
2 a.m. (FS1) Women’s College Basketball Louisville vs. Connecticut.
4 a.m. (FS1) Women’s College Basketball Tennessee vs. Iowa.
SUNDAY
11 a.m. (FS1) Oklahoma State at Seton Hall. (Live)
12 p.m. (ESPN2) Kansas at Missouri. (Live)
1 p.m. (NBA) NBA G League Basketball Westchester Knicks at Raptors 905. (Live)
2 p.m. (ESPN2) Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M. (Live)
South Carolina vs. TCU. (Live)
MONDAY
6:30 p.m. (NBA) New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors. (Live)
TUESDAY
5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Miami vs. Tennessee. (Live)
(FS1) North Dakota State at Butler. (Live)
6 p.m. (ESPN2) Albany (N.Y.) at Syracuse. (Live)
6:30 p.m. (TNT) NBA Cup, Quarterfinal: Teams
TBA.
(TRUTV) NBA Basketball (Live)
7:30 p.m. (FS1) Providence at DePaul. (Live)
8 p.m. (ESPN) Michigan vs. Arkansas. (Live)
9 p.m. (TNT) NBA Cup, Quarterfinal: Teams
TBA.
(TRUTV) NBA Basketball (Live)
WEDNESDAY
6 p.m. (FS1) FDU at Villanova. (Live)
6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Teams
TBA. (Live)
7 p.m. (ESPN2) Colgate at Kentucky. (Live)
8 p.m. (FS1) Women’s College Basketball Iowa State at Iowa. (Live)
9:05 p.m. (ESPN) Teams TBA. (Live)
1 a.m. (ESPN2) Teams TBA.
THURSDAY
6 p.m. (ESPN) Women’s College Basketball Connecticut at Notre Dame. (Live)
6:30 p.m. (FS1) Iowa State at Iowa. (Live)
FRIDAY
7 p.m. (KOKI) Indiana at Nebraska. (Live)
BOXING
SATURDAY
9:30 p.m. (ESPN) Boxing Top Rank Boxing. (Live)
FOOTBALL
SATURDAY
11 a.m. (ESPN) MAC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
(KTUL) Big 12 Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
1 p.m. (ESPN2) SWAC Championship: Southern at Jackson State. (Live)
3 p.m. (KTUL) SEC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
3:10 p.m. (ESPN) SEC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sun Belt Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
7 p.m. (FDSW) (FDSW2) High School Football UIL: Teams TBA. (Live) (KOTV) Big Ten Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (KTUL) ACC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
SUNDAY
12 p.m. (KOKI) (KOTV) NFL Football (Live)
3 p.m. (KOTV) Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals. (Live)
3:25 p.m. (KOKI) NFL Football (Live)
7:15 p.m. (KJRH) Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs. (Live)
2:30 a.m. (NFL) Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs.
MONDAY
7 p.m. (ESPN) (KTUL) Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys. (Live)
7:15 p.m. (ESPN2) Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys. (Live) 11:15 p.m. (NFL) Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys.
THURSDAY
11:15 p.m. (NFL) Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers.
FRIDAY
8 p.m. (ESPN) Teams TBA. (Live)
GOLF
SATURDAY
11 a.m. (GOLF) PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. (Live)
1:30 p.m. (KJRH) PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. (Live)
3 a.m. (GOLF) DP World Tour Golf Nedbank Golf Challenge, Final Round. (Live)
SUNDAY
10:30 a.m. (GOLF) PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Final Round. (Live)
12 p.m. (KTUL) 2024 World Champions Cup (Live) 12:30 p.m. (KJRH) PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Final Round. (Live)
FRIDAY
12 p.m. (GOLF) PGA Tour Golf Grant Thornton Invitational, First Round. (Live)
3:30 a.m. (GOLF) DP World Tour Golf Alfred Dunhill Championship, Third Round. (Live)
sportsquiz
HOCKEY
WEDNESDAY
6:30 p.m. (TNT) New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres. (Live)
RACKET SPORTS
SUNDAY
8 p.m. (ESPN2) PPA Tour Pickleball PPA Tour Finals: San Clemente. (Live)
SKIING
SATURDAY
4 p.m. (KJRH) FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Men’s Super G. (Live)
SOCCER
SATURDAY
6:30 a.m. (USA) Premier League Soccer Everton vs. Liverpool. (Live)
9 a.m. (USA) Premier League Soccer Brentford vs. Newcastle United. (Live)
11:30 a.m. (KJRH) Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest. (Live)
3 p.m. (KOKI) 2024 MLS Cup Teams TBA. (Live)
SUNDAY
8 a.m. (USA) Premier League Soccer Leicester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. (Live)
10:30 a.m. (USA) Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea. (Live)
MONDAY
2 p.m. (USA) Premier League Soccer West Ham United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Live)
BY ALEX HENDRY
Players Turned Broadcasters
Questions:
1) His fiery demeanor on the tennis court remains unrivaled, but which former-Wimbledon champion quickly won over fans in the broadcasting booth with his passionate insight?
2) Name the former NFL MVP who joined the “Monday Night Football” crew in 1971, creating one of football’s most celebrated broadcasting trios.
3) His batting numbers won’t draw the attention of Cooperstown, but his decades-long career in the radio booth (and silver screen) earned him the beloved nickname “Mr. Baseball.” Who does this title belong to?
4) Who did the Los Angeles Lakers hire as head coach for the 2024-25 season? (Hint: he has previously co-hosted a podcast with LeBron James, among other successful media ventures.)
5) He may not (yet) be in the Basketball Hall of Fame, but which beloved member of the “Inside the NBA” on TNT won back-to-back NBA championships with the Houston Rockets?
6) Speaking of the critically-acclaimed “Inside the NBA” — the arrival of Shaquille O’Neal to the program in 2011 was facilitated by the departure of which former-NBA All-Star?
7) Name the former Pro Bowl tight-end who worked alongside Kevin Burkhardt at Fox Sports until the arrival of Tom Brady for the 2024-25 season.
8) Which former Dallas Cowboys quarterback made the switch from Fox Sports to ESPN in 2022 to broadcast “Monday Night Football” along with Joe Buck?
9) What member of the NHL on TNT broadcasting crew was drafted 3rd overall by the Chicago Blackhawks?
Answers:
10) Alexi Lalas
9) Eddie Olczyk
8) Troy Aikman
7) Greg Olsen
6)
5)
4)
3) Bob Uecker
2) Frank Gifford
10) A towering figure from the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which American defender transitioned his playing-career into becoming an early-fixture in U.S. soccer media for both ESPN and Fox Sports? 1) John McEnroe
JJ Redick
Kenny Smith
Chris Webber
of the Galaxy ('14)
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71 61 56 (7:00) < Write Before Chri < A '90s Christmas ('24) Eva Bourne. < Three Wiser Men and a Boy ('24) Paul Campbell. < Coyote Creek Christmas ('21)Janel Parrish. < Sugarplummed ('24)Maggie Lawson. < Holiday Touchdown: A ION 18
LIFE 30 65 29 28 Joel Osteen Paid Prog. < Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas ('23) < Christmas at the Chalet ('23) Teri Hatcher. < Christmas on the Vine ('20)Julianna Guill. < Sincerely, Truly Christmas ('23)Paula Brancati. < A Very Merry Beauty S PARMT 50 26 30 <+++ Ocean's Eleven ('01) Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, George Clooney. <+++ Ocean's Twelve ('04) Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney. <+++ Ocean's Thirteen ('07)Brad Pitt,MattDamon,George Clooney. Yellowstone
SYFY 82 54 61 (7:00) < Legend of Hercules <++ King Arthur: Legend of the Sword ('17) Charlie Hunnam. (:55) <++ Olympus Has Fallen ('13) Gerard Butler. <++ London Has Fallen ('16)Gerard Butler. <+++ Gladiator Russell Crowe.
TBS 33 46 19 34 Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends <+ Blended ('14) Drew Barrymore,Adam Sandler. (:45) <++++ The Wizard of Oz ('39) Judy Garland. Big BangBig BangBig BangBig BangBig BangBig Bang
TCM 275 37 66 (7:00) < Good News <++ Act of Violence ('49) Van Heflin. (:45) <+++ A Christmas Carol ('38) <++++ Ben-Hur ('59) Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd,Charlton Heston. <+++ King of Kings ('61)Jeffrey Hunter.
TNT 34 31 23 45 NCIS: New Orleans NCIS: New Orleans <+++ Ready Player One ('18) Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Tye Sheridan. <+++ Avengers: Infinity War ('18)Chris Hemsworth,Robert Downey Jr..(:15) <+++ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ('17) TRUTV 32 72 63 World's Dumbest ... World's Dumbest ... World's Dumbest ... World's Dumbest ...World's Dumbest ... Imp. Jokers Imp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. JokersImp. Jokers
(:45) <+++ Ray ('04) Kerry Washington, Jamie Foxx. (:20) Outlander (:20) <++ All Is Bright ('13)Paul Rudd. (:10) Outlander (:10) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 4 ('23)
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Steel ('34) (P) Movie (:50) < Mom and Dad ('17) (:15) <++ Divergent ('14) Theo James, Shailene Woodley.(:35) <++ The Divergent Series: Insurgent ('15)(:40) < Divergent Series: Allegiant
(7:00) < Irena's Vow ('23) (:05) <++ Secret in Their Eyes ('15) <++ The Gambler ('14)Mark Wahlberg. <++ The Net ('95) Jeremy Northam,Sandra Bullock. <+++ True Grit ('10)Matt Damon,Jeff Bridges. <+++ Michael Clayton
Best Bets
Millennial Money (CNBC) 4 p.m.
Offering an inside look at the financial lives of millennials, this business-savvy series airs a new episode, this time discussing the unexpected and unusual careers the generation has chosen, including their salaries, roles and responsibilities.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (KQCW) 6 p.m.
For the Whos down in Whoville, Christmas calls for celebration, cheer and endless clamor. Up on Mount Crumpit, however, the ever-grumpy, holiday-hating Grinch is making plans to sneak into town as Santa Claus and steal Christmas before it begins.
Built America Presents (HIST) 7 p.m.
The freezer section makes our world go round. In this new episode discussing frozen food icons, viewers will learn how a young boy accidentally discovered a frozen treat on a stick, growing up to bring a childhood classic to the rest of the world.
Lucy Worsley’s Holmes vs. Doyle (KOED) 7 p.m.
In the first episode of this new docuseries, Lucy Worsley begins a deep dive into the relationship between author Arthur Conan Doyle and his creation, Sherlock Holmes. The story begins with Doyle’s early life as a medical student in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Equalizer (KOTV) 7:30 p.m.
Christmas cheer is nowhere near the top of mind when Robyn (Queen Latifah), Marcus (Tory Kittles) and Miles (Stephen Bishop) find themselves in the middle of a hostage situation after the local hospital gets taken over by a cartel.
Holiday Wars (FOOD) 8 p.m.
On the latest episode of this holiday-themed cooking competition, host Jeff Mauro tasks the confectionary artists with imagining what may unfold if another holiday icon fills in Santa’s large boots for the Christmas Eve present delivery.
AMC 74 25 35 <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan,Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <++ Fred Claus ('07)Paul Giamatti,Vince Vaughn.
BET 70 34 (4:00) BET Star Cinema <++ Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family ('11) Bow Wow, Loretta Devine, Tyler Perry. <++ Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion ('06)Tyler
326 47 52 Movie <++ Night at the Museum ('06) Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Stiller. Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy E! 77 74 42 50 (5:00) <++++ It's a Wonderful Life ('46) James Stewart. <++++ It's a Wonderful Life ('46)Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart. Snoop "Countdown to 'I Do'" EWTN 13 19 Cardinals Catholics Life/Rock (N) Holy Rosary (N) EWTN on Location (N) Doctors MY Lourdes (N) Sunday Mass
FX 56 32 95 49 (4:30) < Guardians of the Galaxy The Guardians <+++ The Avengers ('12) Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr.. <+++ Black Widow ('21)
GSN 86 128 Switch Split Second Card Sharks The Chase Family FeudFamily Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family FeudFamily FeudFamily Feud
HALL 71 61 56 (5:00) < Holiday Touchdown: A Chi < Leah's Perfect Gift Evan Roderick, Barbara Niven, Emily Arlook.(P) < Everything Christmas ('23) Katherine Barrell, Cindy Busby. < Christmas Class Reunion ('22)
ION 18 20 5 NCIS "Crescent City: Part II" NCIS "Page Not Found" NCIS "Alleged" NCIS "Shooter" NCIS "The Admiral's Daughter" NCIS "Honor Thy Father"
LIFE 30 65 29 28 (5:00) < A Very Merry Beauty Salon < How to Fall in Love by Christmas ('23) Teri Hatcher. (P) (:05) < A Very Charming Christmas Town ('20) Natalie Hall. < How to Fall in Love by Christmas
PARMT 50 26 30 Yellowstone Yellowstone "Episode 13" (N) Yellowstone "Episode 13" Yellowstone "Episode 13" 1923 Yell "1923" (N)(SP) Yellowstone "Episode 13" SYFY 82 54 61 (4:30) <+++ Gladiator Russell Crowe. <+++ The Northman ('22) Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Alexander Skarsgård. <++++ Planet of the Apes ('68)Charlton Heston.
TBS 33 46 19 34 Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Wipeout "Couple Game Night!"(N) <++++ The Wizard of Oz ('39) Frank Morgan, Judy Garland.(:15) <+ Blended ('14)
TCM 275 37 66 (4:00) <+++ King of Kings ('61) <++ Born to Be Bad ('50) Robert Ryan, Joan Fontaine. <++ Torch Song ('53) Michael Wilding, Gig Young, Joan Crawford. <
"Brawlin' Babes" SYFY 82 54 61 (10:30) < Planet of the Apes <+++ Nobody ('21) Connie Nielsen, Bob Odenkirk. <+ The Legend of Hercules ('14) Scott Adkins, Kellan Lutz. <++ King Arthur: Legend of the Sword ('17)Charlie Hunnam. Movie
TBS 33 46 19 34 (11:15) <+ Blended ('14) Adam Sandler. <+ The Ugly Truth ('09) Gerard Butler, Katherine Heigl. Family Matters Family Matters Family MattersFamily MattersFamily MattersSheldonSheldonSheldonSheldon
TCM 275 37 66 (11:00) < Life of the Party ('20) <+++ El sur ('83) Sonsoles Aranguren, Omero Antonutti. <+++ The Spirit of the Beehive ('73) Fernando Fernán Gómez. <+ Safari Drums ('53)(:15) <+ Africa Adventure ('54) <++ Rhino! TNT 34 31 23 45 <+++ Ready Player One ('18) Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Tye Sheridan. NCIS: New Orleans "Vindicta" NCIS: New Orleans Charmed Charmed "The Witch Is Back" Charmed "Wicca Envy" TRUTV 32 72 63 Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Prog.Inside JokesWorld's Dumbest ... TVL 57 41 62 Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld
Jason Scott Lee. (:55) <++ Anthropoid ('16) Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy. (:55) < Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (:50) <+++ Kate & Leopold ('01)Hugh Jackman,Meg Ryan. Movie
< Outlaw Posse ('24) Mario Van Peebles. (:50) < Dead for a Dollar ('22) Willem Dafoe, Christoph Waltz. (:45) <+++ One Life ('23) Anthony Hopkins. (:35) <+++
(11:35) Outlander (:40) < Friendsgiving ('20) Malin Akerman. (:20) Power Book IV: Force "Tommy's Back" (:25) Outlander <+ The Unholy ('21)Jeffrey Dean Morgan.(:15) <++ Knock at the Cabin ('23)Dave Bautista.
Movie (:40) < Mom and Dad ('17) Nicolas Cage. (:10) < Back on the Strip ('23) Tiffany Haddish, Wesley Snipes. (:10) <+++ Brian and Charles ('22)David Earl. < Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon (:25) <+ The Dawn Rider ('35)
(11:00) <++ Elizabethtown (:05) <++ Harlem Nights ('89) Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy. < Jeanne du Barry ('23) Johnny Depp, Maïwenn Le Besco. < Scrapper ('23)Harris Dickinson,Lola Campbell. < Monstrous ('22)Colleen Camp,Christina Ricci.
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Taye Diggs (“All American”), Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Jones, Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”), Bruno Tonioli (“Dancing With the Stars”) and James Van Der Beek (“Varsity Blues,” 1999) — as they “train and rehearse for the most revealing performance of their careers, culminating with a big strip-tease dance, choreographed by Emmy Award winner Mandy Moore (Choreographer for ‘So You Think you Can Dance,’ ‘La La Land’ and Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour), where they will bare all in front of a live audience,” says Fox.
Fans will also catch a glimpse of the weeks leading up to this performance, in which the stars “test their modesty and strengthen their bond with a series of rehearsals and experiences, both private and public, designed to build confidence and remove them far from their comfort zone,” according to the network.
Throughout the special, each of the men will also share personal stories of how cancer has impacted their lives. One celebrity in particular — Van Der Beek, 47 — is likely to touch on his current battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, a diagnosis he shared with fans in early November.
Eager to raise awareness of the disease — now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50, according to the American Cancer Society — Van Der Beek spoke with People, sharing: “I’d always associated cancer with age and with unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles. But I was in amazing cardiovascular shape. I tried to eat healthy — or as far as I knew it at the time.”
The actor went on to explain that his cancer was discovered following a colonoscopy procedure.
“I felt really good coming out of anesthesia, that I’d finally done it,” he explained. “Then the gastroenterologist said, in his most pleasant bedside manner, that it was cancer. I think I went into shock.
“I’ve been dealing with this pretty much in secret for a while, and in the past, I’ve found it helpful and cathartic to share things publicly. And I’ve found a lot of support that way,” Van Der Beek concluded.
Listen, learn and laugh, as stars share their stories during “The Real Full Monty,” Monday, Dec. 9, on
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Finney, Carol Burnett, Aileen Quinn. <++ Jack Frost ('98)Kelly Preston, Mark Addy, Michael Keaton. <+++ The Polar Express ('04)Tom Hanks. <++ Fred Claus ('07)Paul Giamatti,Vince Vaughn. T <++ Mr. Mom ('83) Teri Garr, Michael Keaton. (:15) <++ Nanny McPhee Returns ('10) Emma Thompson. (:45) <++ Nanny McPhee ('05) Emma Thompson.(:45) <++ Ella Enchanted ('04)Hugh Dancy,Anne Hathaway. <++ Four Christmases W Frosty's <+ Daddy Day Camp ('07) Cuba Gooding Jr.. <++ Yours, Mine & Ours ('05)Dennis Quaid. <++ Liar Liar ('97) Maura Tierney, Jim Carrey. <++ Click ('06)Kate Beckinsale,Adam Sandler. <+++ Elf ('03)
Th Drum Boy Nestor <+++ Gremlins ('84) Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Zach Galligan. <+++ Ghostbusters ('84) Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray. <++ Ghostbusters II ('89)Dan Aykroyd,Bill Murray. <+++ Trading Places ('83) F Various (:45) Pinocchio's Christmas Life of Santa Claus XmasSnow (:45) Rudolph's Shiny New Year <++ Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July ('80) < Jack Frost ('79)(:45) Frosty's ChristmasMovie
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(7:35) <++
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('15) (:05) Dune: Prophecy (:10) <+++ Superman ('78)Gene Hackman,Christopher Reeve.(:35) To Be Announced (:20) Get Millie Black W Hard Knocks <++ Justice League ('17) Ben Affleck. <+++ Invictus ('09)Morgan Freeman. (:20) Get Millie Black (:05) Music Box: (:45) <++ Blue Beetle ('23)Bruna Marquezine,Xolo Maridueña. Th Movie (:35) <++ America's Sweethearts (:20) To Be Announced (:10) To Be Announced SomebodyTo Be Announced (:05) Dune: Prophecy (:10) <++ Trap ('24)
M (7:45) <+++ Force majeure ('14) (:45) <+++ Four Weddings and a Funeral ('94) (:45) <+++ Scott Pilgrim vs. the World ('10) (:40) <++ San Andreas ('15)Dwayne Johnson.(:35) <++ Terminator Salvation ('09) Movie
F Movie (:45) < Janet Planet ('23) Julianne Nicholson. (:40) <++ Into the Blue ('05) Paul Walker. GetMillie (:20) Hard Knocks (:20) <+++ A Serious Man ('09) (:10) Dune: Prophecy (:15) <+++ Dirty Harry MAX 857 450 530
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T (:05) <+++ Gloria Bell ('18) (:45) <++ Ride Along 2 ('16) Kevin Hart, Ice Cube. < Please Stand By ('17) <++ Monte Carlo ('11) (:50) <++ Joy ('15)Robert De Niro,Jennifer Lawrence. < Shakespeare in Love
W (:20) < The Assistant ('20) Alex Jante. (:50) <++ Girl, Interrupted ('99) Angelina Jolie, Winona Ryder. <++ The Good Doctor ('11) < The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon E...(:20) <+++ Deadpool ('16)Ryan Reynolds.(:10) <+++ Wanted
Th < Sergio Leone: The Itali... (:05) <+++ Brooklyn ('15) Saoirse Ronan. (:55) <+++ Leaving Las Vegas ('95) (:50) <+++ Gangs of New York ('02)Daniel Day-Lewis,Leonardo DiCaprio.(:35) <++ The Family ('13)Robert De Niro. Movie
F (7:40) <++ Joy ('15) (:45) <++ My Sister's Keeper ('09) Cameron Diaz. (:35) <++ Bridget Jones's Baby ('16) (:35) <+++ Shakespeare in Love ('98) (:40) <++ Austenland ('13) (:20) <++ Demolition
M (7:30) <+++ Foxcatcher ('14) (:45) < Joyeux Noel ('23) Jaicy Elliot. (:45) <++++ There Will Be Blood ('07) Paul Dano, Daniel Day-Lewis.(P) To Be Announced <++++ Saving Private Ryan ('98)Tom Hanks.
T (7:00) <+++ Coach Carter ('05) <+++ The Lincoln Lawyer ('11) <++ Mission: Impossible ('96) Tom Cruise. <+++ Mission: Impossible II Tom Cruise.(:35) <+++ Mission: Impossible III ('06) Movie W (:15) <+++ John Grisham's The Rainmaker ('97) Matt Damon. (:35) <+++ The Italian Job ('03)Mark Wahlberg. <+++ Casino Royale ('06) Eva Green,Daniel Craig. <++ Shaft Samuel L. Jackson.(:45) <+++ Ghost ('90) Th (7:05) <+++ Contagion <+++ Pig ('21) Nicolas Cage. (:35) <++ Faster ('10) (P) (:20) <+++ The Infiltrator ('16) Diane Kruger, Bryan Cranston. <+++ Inglourious Basterds ('09)Mélanie Laurent,Brad Pitt.(:05) <
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<++ Vacancy ('07)Luke Wilson. <++ Child's Play ('19)Aubrey
< Avarice T < Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult < Planes, Trains and Automobiles (:05) <+++ Carol ('15)Tricia Mara, Cate Blanchett. (:05) <+++ The Stanford Prison Experiment ('15)(:10) <+++ Clouds of Sils Maria ('14) (:15) <+++
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T Movie <+++ The School of Rock ('03) Joan Cusack, Mike White, Jack Black. <++ Evan Almighty ('07) Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell.
W < National Lampoon's Vacation <+ Mr. Deeds ('02) Winona Ryder, Adam Sandler. <++ All Want for Christmas ('91) Thora Birch, Ethan Embry. Paid Prog.Paid Prog.Paid Prog.Paid
Th (11:30) < National Lampoon's European Vacation <+++ The American President ('95) Annette Bening, Michael Douglas. (:15) Christmas (:45) StoogesPaid Prog.Paid
Spirit of the Beehive ('73)
Fernán Gómez. <+
Drums ('53)(:15) <+ Africa Adventure ('54) <++ Rhino!
T (:15) <+++ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ('54) <++++ Black Orpheus ('59)Marpessa Dawn, Breno Mello. < Sylvia and the Phantom ('45)Odette Joyeux.(:45) <+++ The Glass Slipper ('55)Leslie Caron. Movie W (11:00) < Travels With My Aunt <+++ A Room With a View ('86) Helena Bonham Carter. <+++ Young Cassidy ('65) Maggie Smith, Rod Taylor. <++ Blackbeard, the Pirate ('52)Linda Darnell,Robert Newton. <++ The Master of Ballantrae Th (11:15) <+++ Car Wash ('76) <+++ A Fistful of Dollars ('64) Clint Eastwood. (:45) <++ The Colossus of Rhodes ('61) Léa Massari, Rory Calhoun. <+++ Little Lord Fauntleroy ('36) (:45) <+++ Captains Courageous ('37) F (11:15) <+++ Boys Town <+++ Men of Boys Town ('41) Mickey Rooney, Spencer Tracy. <+++ Young Tom Edison ('40) <++ A Yank at Eton ('42)Mickey Rooney. <++ Numbered Men ('30)(:15) <++ Scarlet Pages ('30)
<++ The Watchers ('24)Dakota Fanning. (:05) <++ Pulling Strings ('13)
T (:20) Get Millie Black (:05) <++ Keanu ('16) Keegan-Michael Key. (:50) Hard Knocks (:50) <+++ Saw the TV Glow ('24) Justice Smith. <++ Greenland ('20)Morena Baccarin,Gerard Butler. Movie W (11:35) To Be Announced (:10) Hard Knocks (:10) Somebody (:45) <+ Killing Me Softly ('02) Heather Graham. (:25) <+++ Amélie ('01)Mathieu Kassovitz,Audrey Tautou. <++ The Addams Family ('91)Anjelica Huston. Th <+++ White God ('14) Sándor Zsótér, Zsófia Psotta. (P) (:05) <+++ The Disaster Artist ('17) (:50) Dune: Prophecy (:55) <++ Edge of Darkness ('10)Ray Winstone,Mel Gibson.(:55) <+ Hercules ('83)
F (11:25) <++ Death Race ('08) (:10) <++ 3 Days to Kill ('14) Amber Heard, Kevin Costner. (:10) <+ Traffik ('18) Omar Epps, Paula Patton. (:50) <+++ Pretty Woman ('90)Julia Roberts,Richard Gere.(:50) <++ Tuesday ('23)Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
M Movie <+ Dracula II: Ascension ('03) Jason Scott Lee. (:55) <++ Anthropoid ('16) Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy. (:55) < The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (:50) <+++ Kate & Leopold ('01)Hugh Jackman,Meg Ryan. Movie
MAX 857 450 530
T (11:40) < Crank: High Voltage (:15) < Wes Craven Presents: Dracula III - Legacy (:45) <+++ The Tree of Life ('11) Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Brad Pitt.(:05) < Low Tide ('19)Keean Johnson. <++ Uptown Girls ('03)Brittany Murphy.
W (11:40) <++ Serendipity ('01) (:10) <++ My Sister's Keeper ('09) Cameron Diaz. <++ Dance With Me ('98) Chayanne, Vanessa Williams.(:05) <+++ The Brothers ('01)Morris Chestnut.(:50) <+++ Notes on a Scandal ('06)
Th (:05) <++ Good Neighbours ('10) (:40) <+ Dracula II: Ascension ('03) (:10) <+++ Melancholia ('11) Kirsten Dunst. (:25) <+++ Priscilla ('23)Jacob Elordi,Cailee Spaeny. < Sergio Leone: The Italian Who
F Movie <++ The Last Witch Hunter ('15) Vin Diesel. (:20) I Am "Hannah" (N) (SF) (:10) <++ Breathe ('17) Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield. (:05) Am "Victoria"(N)(SP)(:55) <+++ Gloria Bell ('18)Julianne Moore.(:40) <++ Joy
M < Outlaw Posse ('24) Mario Van Peebles. (:50) < Dead for a Dollar ('22) Willem Dafoe, Christoph Waltz. (:45) <+++ One Life ('23) Anthony Hopkins. (:35) <+++ Contagion ('11)Matt Damon,Marion Cotillard.(P) < Foxcatcher T (10:35) <+++ The Wolf of Wall Street ('13) (:35) <++ Wild Things ('98) Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon. <++ This Is Where I Leave You ('14) (:15) <+++ Risky Business ('83)Tom Cruise.(P) <+++ Coach Carter ('05) W (11:00) <++++ Once Upon a Time in America ('84) James Woods, Robert De Niro. <+++ Coach Carter ('05) Robert Richard, Rob Brown, Samuel L. Jackson. <+++ The Firm ('93)Jeanne Tripplehorn,Gene Hackman,Tom Cruise. Th (11:30) Agency <++++ L.A. Confidential ('97) Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey. (P) <+++ Casino Royale ('06) Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen,Daniel Craig. < Breathe ('24)Milla Jovovich,Jennifer Hudson.(:05) <+++ Contagion ('11)
F (11:30) < Death Without Mercy <+++ Inglourious Basterds ('09) Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz,Brad Pitt. (:35) <+++ The Infiltrator ('16) Diane Kruger,Bryan Cranston.(:45) <++ Jack Reacher ('12)Rosamund Pike,Robert Duvall,Tom Cruise.
M (11:00) <++ Elizabethtown (:05) <++ Harlem Nights ('89) Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy. < Jeanne du Barry ('23) Johnny Depp, Maïwenn Le Besco. < Scrapper ('23)Lola Campbell. < Monstrous ('22)Christina Ricci. T (11:45) < Sexy Wives Sinsations (:05) <+++ The Talented Mr. Ripley ('99) Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon. <+++ Young Adult ('11) Charlize Theron. < The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! <++ The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear W (11:40) < The Stanford Prison Experiment (:45) < Earth Mama ('23) Erika Alexander, Doechii,Tia Nomore. <++ Miss Potter ('06) Renée Zellweger.(:05) <++ Arthur and the Invisibles ('06)(:40) < The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Th (11:00) < Michael Clayton <+++ Go ('99) Taye Diggs, Desmond Askew. (:45) <+++ Urban Cowboy ('80) Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, John Travolta. <+++ Marathon Man ('76)Laurence Olivier,Dustin Hoffman.(:10) < The Lovers ('14) F Movie (:35) < Organ Trail ('23) Nicholas Logan, Zoé De Grand Maison. <++ Child's Play ('19) Aubrey Plaza. < You're Killing Me ('23)McKaley Miller.(:35) <++ The Running Man ('87) (:15) < Our Ghosts ('21)
Best Bets
Holiday Baking Championship (FOOD) 7 p.m.
Who doesn’t love a day spent in their jammies? This week, Jesse Palmer asks his bakers to make footie pajama inspired macarons, garlands made of cream puffs and a dessert consisting of Charlotte royale, entremets cake or a dacquoise cake.
The Real Full Monty (KOKI) 7 p.m.
You’ve seen them before, but never like this. During this twohour special event, a daring group of male celebrities have volunteered to bear all, bending over in an effort to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer testing and research. Best Christmas Movies Ever! (KQCW) 7 p.m.
To spread a little holiday cheer, countless stars, writers, directors, critics, athletes and influencers share their enthusiasm for film by discussing their favorite Christmas movies of all time, from old-school classics to new heavy hitters. What We Do in the Shadows (FX) 9 p.m.
The sixth and final season of this beloved mockumentary continues, as the vampires show their support for Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) by going to an office party celebrating his recent promotion. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry and Natasia Demetriou also star.
Based On A True Story (USA) 9 p.m.
While facing a devastating failure, Nathan (Chris Messina) is smacked in the face with a game-changing idea. Meanwhile, Ava (Kaley Cuoco) confronts her buyer, and Matt (Tom Bateman) pushes for a more hands-on approach.
Renfield (STARZ) 9:40 p.m.
In this 2023 film, Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), the right-hand man of the ever-narcissistic vampire Dracula (Nicolas Cage), decides to break free from his indentured servitude, ready to see if there’s a life outside of the Prince of Darkness’ shadow.
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LIFE 30 65 29 28 The Rookie "The Hunt" The Rookie "Consequences" The Rookie "In Justice" (:05) The Rookie "La Fiera" (:05) The Rookie "Sabotage" The Rookie "Consequences"
PARMT 50 26 30 Two Half Men Two Half Men To Be Announced To Be Announced
SYFY 82 54 61 (4:30) <+++ The Northman ('22) <+++ Edge of Tomorrow ('14) Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Cruise. <+++ Nobody ('21)Connie Nielsen,Bob Odenkirk.
TBS 33 46 19 34 Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang American (N) American Dad! American Dad! American Dad!American Dad!American Dad!
TCM 275 37 66 (5:00) <++ Tarzan, the Ape Man <++++ Father of the Bride ('50) Spencer Tracy. (:45) <+++ All Night Long ('62) Marti Stevens, Patrick McGoohan. <++++ The Magnificent Ambersons ('42)
TNT 34 31 23 45 (4:30) < National Treasure: Book of <+++ Doctor Strange ('16) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch. <++ Godzilla vs. Kong ('21) Millie Bobby Brown,Rebecca Hall,Alexander Skarsgård.
TRUTV 32 72 63 (5:00) <+++ Coach Carter ('05) Robert Richard, Samuel L. Jackson. <+++ Coach Carter ('05) Robert Richard, Rob Brown, Samuel L. Jackson. Up & Adams
Int'l Hunters Int'l Hunters Int'lChristina in the Country
Destinat. "Phelps Dodge Hospital" Destinat. "Old Adrian Hospital" Destination Fear "Loftus Hall" Destination Fear "Fort Knox" Destinat. "Phelps
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LEGO Masters (KOKI) 7 p.m.
This annual holiday bricktacular returns, as celebrities team with fan-favorite former contestants to win prizes for a charity of their choosing. This year, Sophia Bush, Eric McCormack, Holly Robinson Peete and Lil Rel Howery indulge in the festivities. Married at First Sight (LIFE) 7 p.m.
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes … dinner parties? In this latest episode, the newlyweds start prepping for their official housewarming parties, with guests invited to provide valuable intel about each person’s stranger spouse.
The Voice (KJRH) 8 p.m.
After a loud and impressive battle, the 26th season of this singing competition comes to its final episode. Under the tutelage of some superstar mentors, the remaining contestants have seen their skills grow and are now ready to fight for the win.
High Potential (KTUL) 9 p.m.
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BET 70 34 Martin Martin Neighbor (N) Neighbor House Of (N) As. Living (N) < Never Alone for Christmas ('23) Allen Maldonado,Travis Labranch,Mignon Von.(P) BRAVO 76 77 53 Real Housewives "Life's a Beach" Real Housewives (N) Housewives/NYC "Life's a Beach"(N) Real Housewives Housewives/NYC "Life's a Beach" Real SLC COM 326 47 52 Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family GuyFamily Guy Family Guy Daily Show (N) (:35) Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy
E! 77 74 42 50 NCIS: Los Angeles "Field of Fire" NCIS: Los Angeles "Kolcheck, A." NCIS: Los Angeles "Chernoff, K." NCIS: LA "Active Measures" E! News House of Villains Sex-City
EWTN 13 19 Daily Mass: Olam Daily Mass Mother "Heaven's Joys Pt. 2" EWTN News Holy Rosary (N) Scripture and Women of Cross TrainingDaily Mass: Olam Daily Mass FX 56 32 95 49 (4:30) <+++ Deadpool 2 ('18) <+++ Free Guy ('21) Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Ryan Reynolds. <++ Bad Boys for Life ('20) Martin Lawrence,Vanessa Hudgens,Will Smith. GSN 86 128 Flip Side (N) Split Second Press Your Luck Wheel Wheel Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family FeudFamily FeudFamily Feud
HALL 71 61 56 (5:00) < Debbie Macomber's Joyful < The Christmas Quest ('24) Kris Polaha, Lacey Chabert. < The Sweetest Christmas ('17) Lea Coco, Lacey Chabert. < Checkin' It Twice ('23)
ION 18 20 5 Chi. Fire "The Last One for Mom" Chi. Fire "Kind of a Crazy Idea" Chicago Fire Chicago Fire "Superhero" Chi. Fire "The Hose or the Animal" Chi. Fire "A Real Wake-Up Call"
LIFE 30 65 29 28 The Rookie "True Crime" Married at First Sight "Chef's Kiss and a Rude Diss" (N) (:05) Married at First SightMarried at First Sight
PARMT 50 26 30 Two Half Men Two Half Men <+++ Bad Santa ('03) Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Billy Bob Thornton. To Be Announced <+++ Bad Santa ('03)
SYFY 82 54 61 (5:00) <+++ Edge of Tomorrow ('14) Tom Cruise. <++ Ambulance ('22) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II,Eiza González, Jake Gyllenhaal. <+++ Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome ('85)
TBS 33 46 19 34 Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Wipeout Wipeout "Couple Game Night!"
TCM 275 37 66 (4:45) < The Fortune Cookie <++ Nowhere to Go ('58) Maggie Smith, Bernard Lee, George Nader. <+++ The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie ('69) Maggie Smith. <+++ Travels With My Aunt
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876 501 700 <+ The Divergent Series: Allegiant ('16) Shailene Woodley. (:05) <++ Renfield ('23) Nicholas Hoult. (:40) <+++ Joy Ride ('23) Ashley Park. (:20) <++ The Crazies ('10)
750 507 730 (:10) <+ Out of Season ('04) Gina Gershon, Dennis Hopper. < House of 9 ('05) Kelly Brook,Dennis Hopper. (:35) <+++ All the Money in the World ('17)Michelle Williams. Movie
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Movies
3:10 to Yuma +++ ‘07 Russell Crowe, Christian Bale. A rancher escorts a prisoner on his way to stand trial. (R) (PARSHO) Sat. 3:45 p.m.
All Night Long +++ ‘62 Patrick McGoohan, Marti Stevens. A jealous drummer wants bandleader to doubt wife’s fidelity. (TCM) Mon. 8:45 p.m. All the Money in the World +++ ‘17 Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer. Kidnappers demand a ransom from billionaire J. Paul Getty. (R) (STZEN) Tue. 9:34 p.m., Wed. 3:37 p.m.
Arctic +++ ‘18 Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir. A man becomes stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash. (PG13) (STZEN) Sun. 10:59 p.m.
Arthur Christmas +++ ‘11 Voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie. An unlikely hero must complete a Christmas mission. (PG) (FREE) Mon. 11 p.m.
The Avengers +++ ‘12 Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Superheroes team up to save the world from disaster. (PG13) (FX) Sun. 8 p.m.
Avengers: Infinity War +++ ‘18 Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. Iron Man, Thor and the rest of the Avengers battle Thanos. (PG13) (TNT) Sat. 9 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.
BBack to the Future +++ ‘85 Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Marty travels through time to make sure his parents meet. (PG) (E!) Sat. 6:30 p.m.
Back to the Future Part II +++ ‘89 Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Marty’s time traveling is threatened by a dangerous rival. (PG) (E!) Sat. 1:30 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m.
Back to the Future Part III +++ ‘90 Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Marty McFly visits the Old West to save the imperiled Doc. (PG) (E!) Sat. 4 p.m., Sat. 11:30 p.m.
Bad Santa +++ ‘03 Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox. Two criminals disguise themselves as St. Nick and an elf. (R) (PARMT) Tue. 7 p.m., Tue. 11 p.m. Ben-Hur ++++ ‘59 Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins. Friends become bitter enemies during the time of Christ. (G) (TCM) Sun. 12 p.m.
The Best Man +++ ‘99 Taye Diggs, Nia Long. A wedding reunites two almost-lovers from college. (R) (STZEN) Wed. 1:33 p.m.
Black Swan +++ ‘10 Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis. A ballerina’s drive to succeed threatens to consume her. (R) (MAX) Sat. 10:15 p.m.
Black Widow +++ ‘21 Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh. A conspiracy forces Black Widow to confront her past. (PG13) (FX) Sun. 11 p.m., Thu. 11:30 a.m.
Blades of Glory +++ ‘07 Will Ferrell, Jon Heder. Rival male skaters compete as a pair. (PG13) (FX) Wed. 11 p.m.
Born on the Fourth of July +++ ‘89 Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe. An idealistic Marine returns from Vietnam as a paraplegic. (R) (PARSHO) Thu. 9 p.m.
Boys Town +++ ‘38 Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney. A new arrival disrupts a home for wayward boys. (TCM) Thu. 11:15 p.m.
Braveheart +++ ‘95 Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau. A Scottish rebel rallies his countrymen against England. (R) (PARSHO) Sun. 12:30 p.m.
Brian and Charles +++ ‘22 David Earl, Chris Hayward. A lonely inventor creates an artificial intelligence robot. (PG) (STZEN) Thu. 1:08 p.m.
Bros +++ ‘22 Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane. Sparks fly between two commitment-phobic men. (R) (STARZ) Thu. 4:11 p.m.
The Brothers +++ ‘01 Morris Chestnut, D.L. Hughley. Four friends take different approaches to love and dating. (R) (MAX) Sun. 1:42 p.m.
CCaptain America: The Winter Soldier +++ ‘14 Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. Capt. America and the Black Widow face an unexpected enemy. (PG13) (STARZ) Wed. 9:02 p.m.
Car Wash +++ ‘76 Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye. An L.A. car wash hosts a collection of zany characters. (PG) (TCM) Wed. 11:15 p.m.
Casino Royale +++ ‘06 Daniel Craig, Eva Green. James Bond plays poker with a man who finances terrorists. (PG13) (PARSHO) Wed. 12:30 p.m.
Cast Away +++ Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt. A courier company executive is marooned on a remote island. (PG13) (FX) Wed. 12 p.m.
Cedar Rapids +++ ‘11 Ed Helms, John C. Reilly. A naive insurance agent has a wild time at a convention. (R) (HBO) Thu. 7 p.m.
Central Station +++ ‘98 Fernanda Montenegro, Marília Pêra. A woman reluctantly takes an orphan to find his father. (R) (TCM) Sat. 7 p.m.
A Christmas Story ++++ ‘83 Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. A boy wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. (PG) (TBS) Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 11:15 p.m.
Clouds of Sils Maria +++ ‘14
Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart. A veteran actress rehearses a play with her young assistant. (R) (TMC) Tue. 3:10 p.m.
Clueless +++ ‘95 Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash. Spoiled Beverly Hills teens careen through the good life. (PG13) (VH1) Thu. 5 p.m., Fri. 2:30 p.m.
Coach Carter +++ ‘05 Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Richard. A high-school basketball coach pushes his team to excel. (PG13) (TBS) Fri. 7 p.m., (TRUTV) Mon. 5 p.m., Mon. 8 p.m.
Crazy Rich Asians +++ ‘18
Constance Wu, Henry Golding. A woman learns more about her boyfriend and his rich family. (PG13) (COM) Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Creed II +++ ‘18 Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone. Boxer Adonis Johnson trains to fight Ivan Drago’s son. (PG13) (TNT) Wed. 12 p.m.
DThe Dead Zone +++ ‘83 Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams. A coma patient develops the ability to foresee the future. (R) (TMC) Wed. 1:30 p.m.
Deadpool +++ ‘16 Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin. Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life. (R) (MAX) Sun. 5:11 p.m., Wed. 3:21 p.m.
Deadpool 2 +++ ‘18 Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin. Deadpool joins forces with a team of mutants to fight Cable. (R) (FX) Mon. 6:30 p.m., Tue. 4:30 p.m.
Denial +++ ‘16 Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson. A historian accuses a writer of denying the Holocaust. (PG13) (MAX) Mon. 7 p.m.
Diamonds Are Forever +++ ‘71 Sean Connery, Jill St. John. James Bond battles a space-crazy villain. (BBCA) Mon. 1:15 p.m.
Diamonds Are Forever +++ ‘71 Sean Connery, Jill St. John. James Bond battles a space-crazy villain. (PG) (BBCA) Sun. 10 p.m.
Die Hard +++ ‘88 Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. An officer single-handedly takes on a band of terrorists. (R) (IFC) Fri. 7 p.m.
Die Hard 2 +++ ‘90 Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. An L.A. cop battles terrorists in Washington. (R) (IFC) Fri. 10 p.m.
Dirty Harry +++ ‘71 Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino. Harry Callahan uses unorthodox methods to capture a sniper. (R) (HBO) Fri. 5:15 p.m.
Django Unchained +++ ‘12
Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz. An ex-slave and a German bounty hunter roam America’s South. (R) (TNT) Sat. 3:15 p.m.
Doctor Strange +++ ‘16 Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor. The Ancient One introduces Dr. Stephen Strange to magic. (PG13) (TNT) Mon. 7 p.m.
Don Jon +++ ‘13 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson. A porn addict has trouble maintaining a real relationship. (R) (MAX) Tue. 10:08 p.m. Dr. No +++ ‘62 Sean Connery, Ursula Andress. James Bond encounters a nefarious scientist in Jamaica. (PG) (BBCA) Sun. 2:30 p.m.
Du Barry Was a Lady +++ ‘43 Red Skelton, Lucille Ball. A barkeep fantasizes that he’s the romantic King Louis XV. (TCM) Tue. 1 p.m.
EEdge of Tomorrow +++ ‘14 Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt. A soldier in an alien war gets caught in a time loop. (PG13) (SYFY) Mon. 7:30 p.m., Tue. 5 p.m. Elf +++ ‘03 Will Ferrell, James Caan. A man leaves Santa’s workshop to search for his family. (PG) (AMC) Sun. 6 p.m., Sun. 8 p.m., Tue. 7 p.m., Wed. 5 p.m., (BBCA) Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m., (WE) Thu. 6:30 p.m., Thu. 8:30 p.m.
Everest +++ ‘15 Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin. Climbers fight for survival during a storm on Mount Everest. (PG13) (MAX) Thu. 10:30 p.m.
Eye in the Sky +++ ‘15 Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul. A colonel orders a drone strike to kill terrorists in Kenya. (R) (MAX) Sat. 7 p.m.
Eyes Wide Shut +++ ‘99 Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman. A doctor (Tom Cruise) explores a sensual underworld. (R) (TMC) Tue. 9 p.m.
FThe Fabelmans +++ ‘22 Michelle Williams, Paul Dano. Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with filmmaking. (PG13) (STARZ) Wed. 5:26 p.m.
The Fallen Idol +++ ‘48 Ralph Richardson, Michèle Morgan. A diplomat’s son tries to help the family butler. (TCM) Wed. 7 p.m. Fast Times at Ridgemont High +++ ‘82 Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh. California teenagers enjoy malls, sex and rock ‘n’ roll. (R) (IFC) Sat. 8:15 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Father of the Bride ++++ ‘50 Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor. A family agonizes over a bride-to-be’s immense wedding. (TCM) Mon. 7 p.m.
A Few Good Men +++ ‘92 Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. A Navy lawyer defends two Marines in a comrade’s death. (R) (BBCA) Fri. 7 p.m.
Finding Neverland +++ ‘04 Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet. Writer J.M. Barrie creates the character Peter Pan. (PG) (TMC) Sun. 9:10 p.m.
The Fortune Cookie +++ ‘66 Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau. A swindling lawyer tells his brother-in-law to fake injury. (TCM) Tue. 4:45 p.m.
Free Guy +++ ‘21 Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer. A bank teller discovers he’s a character in a video game. (PG13) (FX) Tue. 7 p.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m.
Friday Night Lights +++ ‘04
Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke. A football coach leads highschool players in Texas. (PG13) (BBCA) Thu. 12 p.m.
From Here to Eternity +++ ‘53 Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift. Lives intertwine at a Pearl Harbor base before the attack. (TCM) Sat. 12:45 p.m.
From Russia With Love +++ ‘63 Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi. James Bond races the Russians to locate a top secret device. (PG) (BBCA) Sun. 5 p.m.
Frozen River +++ ‘08 Melissa Leo, Misty Upham. Two women smuggle immigrants from Canada to the U.S. (R) (TMC) Fri. 12:40 p.m.
Fruitvale Station +++ ‘13 Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer. Flashbacks reveal the final day of a man killed by police. (R) (TCM) Sat. 9 p.m.
Gangs of New York +++ ‘02
Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis. A young man in 1860s New York plans to avenge his father. (R) (MAX) Mon. 8:51 p.m., Thu. 12:49 p.m.
Garden State +++ ‘04 Zach Braff, Ian Holm. A disaffected actor finds a soulmate in a quirky woman. (R) (MAX) Tue. 7 p.m.
Get Out +++ ‘17 Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams. A man uncovers a dark secret about his girlfriend’s parents. (R) (BET) Wed. 2 p.m.
Ghost +++ ‘90 Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore. A murder victim returns to save his beloved fiancee. (PG13) (PARSHO) Wed. 4:45 p.m.
Ghostbusters +++ ‘84 Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. Four paranormal investigators battle mischievous ghouls. (PG) (AMC) Sat. 12:30 p.m., Thu. 11:30 a.m., (SUN) Mon. 3 p.m., Mon. 8 p.m. The Gift +++ ‘15 Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall. An old acquaintance causes trouble for a man and his wife. (R) (TMC) Tue. 7 p.m.
Gladiator +++ Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. A fugitive general becomes a gladiator in ancient Rome. (R) (SYFY) Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 4:30 p.m. Goldfinger ++++ ‘64 Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe. Secret agent James Bond must stop a heist at Fort Knox. (PG) (BBCA) Sun. 7:30 p.m.
Good Will Hunting +++ ‘97 Matt Damon, Robin Williams. A young Boston man must deal with his genius and emotions. (R) (PARSHO) Sat. 5:50 p.m. Goodfellas ++++ ‘90 Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. Henry Hill rises through the ranks of a crime branch. (R) (PARMT) Thu. 11 p.m.
Groundhog Day +++ ‘93 Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell. A TV weatherman’s (Bill Murray) day keeps repeating. (PG) (BBCA) Fri. 1:30 p.m.
Guardians of the Galaxy +++ ‘14 Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. A man must unite a team of aliens against a cosmic threat. (PG13) (FX) Sun. 4:30 p.m.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 +++ ‘17 Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. The team unravels the mystery of Peter Quill’s parentage. (PG13) (TNT) Sun. 4:15 p.m.
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Her ++++ ‘13 Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams. A man falls in love with his computer’s operating system. (R) (PARSHO) Wed. 7 p.m.
High Plains Drifter +++ ‘73 Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom. A mysterious stranger protects a corrupt town from gunmen. (R) (SUN) Sat. 12 p.m.
Holiday Affair +++ ‘49 Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh. A widowed mother is torn between two suitors. (TCM) Sat. 5:15 p.m. Home Alone +++ ‘90 Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci. A boy defends his home against inept burglars. (PG) (DISN) Sun. 7 p.m., (FREE) Sat. 2:25 p.m., Wed. 5 p.m., Thu. 12:30 p.m., (FX) Fri. 7 p.m.
Hugo +++ ‘11 Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen. An orphan (Asa Butterfield) seeks the answer to a mystery. (TMC) Sun. 7 p.m.
The Human Comedy +++ ‘43 Mickey Rooney, Frank Morgan. A boy comes of age in WWII California. (TCM) Thu. 9:15 p.m.
IThe Infiltrator +++ ‘16 Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger. Agent Robert Mazur infiltrates Colombian drug cartels. (R) (PARSHO) Thu. 12:20 p.m.
Inglourious Basterds +++ ‘09 Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent. Soldiers seek Nazi scalps in German-occupied France. (R) (PARSHO) Sat. 10 p.m., Thu. 2:30 p.m.
It’s a Wonderful Life ++++ ‘46 James Stewart, Donna Reed. An angel saves a distraught businessman from suicide. (PG) (BRAVO) Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 10 p.m., (E!) Sun. 2 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 p.m.
JJerry Maguire +++ ‘96 Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr.. A crisis of conscience costs a sports agent his job. (R) (BBCA) Thu. 8:38 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.
Joe Kidd +++ ‘72 Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall. A man becomes caught in a Mexican-American range war. (PG) (SUN) Sat. 2:30 p.m.
John Wick +++ ‘14 Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist. An ex-assassin hunts down the gangsters who ruined his life. (R) (PARMT) Sat. 1 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 2 +++ ‘17 Keanu Reeves, Common. Legendary hit man John Wick takes on deadly killers in Rome. (R) (PARMT) Sat. 3:30 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum +++ ‘19 Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. Hit man John Wick battles the world’s top assassins. (R) (PARMT) Sat. 6 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 4 +++ ‘23 Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen. John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global. (R) (STARZ) Sun. 4:10 p.m.
Joy Ride +++ ‘23 Ashley Park, Sherry Cola. Four friends embark on an epic, no-holds-barred journey. (R) (STARZ) Tue. 9:40 p.m., Thu. 12:55 p.m.
K Killer McCoy +++ ‘47 Mickey Rooney, Brian Donlevy. A prizefighter inadvertently kills a trainer. (TCM) Thu. 1 p.m. King of Kings +++ ‘61 Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna. Orson Welles narrates the story of Jesus (Jeffrey Hunter). (PG13) (TCM) Sun. 4 p.m.
Kiss Me Kate +++ ‘53 Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel. Ex-spouses co-star in a musical Taming of the Shrew.. (TCM) Tue. 2:45 p.m.
LLast Night in Soho +++ ‘21 Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie. A young woman mysteriously time travels to 1960s London. (R) (SYFY) Wed. 6:30 p.m., Thu. 4 p.m.
The Lord of the Rings +++ ‘78 Voices of Christopher Guard, William Squire. Hobbit Frodo must melt a ring to save Middle Earth. (PG) (TOON) Sun. 4 p.m.
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M3GAN +++ ‘22 Allison Williams, Violet McGraw. A robotic doll becomes violent and overprotective. (PG13) (STARZ) Fri. 2:20 p.m., Fri. 9:05 p.m. MacArthur +++ ‘77 Gregory Peck, Ed Flanders. Gen. Douglas MacArthur (Gregory Peck) manages postwar Japan. (PG) (TCM) Fri. 7 p.m.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior ++++ ‘81 Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence. A loner defends oil producers from sadistic nomads. (R) (SYFY) Tue. 3 p.m.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome +++ ‘85 Mel Gibson, Tina Turner. Wasteland drifter
Mad Max (Mel Gibson) must fight a giant. (PG13) (SYFY) Tue. 10:30 p.m., Wed. 1 p.m. The Magnificent Ambersons ++++ ‘42 Joseph Cotten, Tim Holt. A family clings to tradition in times of change. (TCM) Mon. 10:30 p.m.
The Mask +++ ‘94 Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz. An ancient mask animates a drab bank clerk (Jim Carrey). (PG13) (VH1) Sat. 9 p.m., Sun. 6:30 p.m.
The Matrix +++ ‘99 Keanu Reeves, Larry Fishburne. A computer hacker learns his world is a computer simulation. (R) (PARSHO) Sun. 3:40 p.m., Wed. 9:10 p.m.
Mean Girls +++ ‘04 Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams. A teen becomes friends with three cruel schoolmates. (PG13) (VH1) Thu. 7 p.m., Fri. 4:30 p.m.
Michael Clayton +++ ‘07 George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson. A fixer at a large law firm does his employer’s dirty work. (R) (TMC) Sun. 5 p.m., Wed. 11 p.m.
Miracle on 34th Street +++ ‘94 Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins. A department store Santa claims to be the real St. Nick. (PG) (FREE) Mon. 5:30 p.m., Tue. 1 p.m.
Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol +++ ‘11 Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner. Ethan Hunt goes “off the grid” after the IMF is shut down. (PG13) (PARSHO) Tue. 5:45 p.m.
Mission: Impossible II +++ Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott. Ethan Hunt must retrieve a deadly virus from enemy hands. (PG13) (PARSHO) Tue. 1:30
p.m.
Mission: Impossible III +++ ‘06 Tom Cruise, Philip Hoffman. Agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest villain of his career. (PG13) (PARSHO) Tue. 3:35 p.m.
A Most Wanted Man +++ ‘14 Philip Hoffman, Rachel McAdams. A German spy lays a trap for a terrorism suspect. (R) (MAX) Fri. 7 p.m.
Mrs. Doubtfire +++ ‘93 Robin Williams, Sally Field. An estranged dad poses as a nanny to be with his children. (PG) (FX) Sat. 2 p.m.
Mud +++ ‘13 Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan. Two boys find a fugitive whose wild tales come true. (PG13) (TMC) Wed. 4:45 p.m.
My Cousin Vinny +++ ‘92 Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. An inept lawyer tries to free his cousin from a Dixie jail. (R) (IFC) Sat. 1:15 p.m.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation +++ ‘89 Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. A traditional Griswold yuletide backfires in comic fashion. (PG13) (AMC) Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 9:15 p.m., Mon. 6 p.m., Mon. 10:15 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m., Thu. 9:15 p.m.
National Velvet ++++ ‘44
Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor. An English girl persuades an ex-jockey to train her horse. (G) (TCM) Thu. 7 p.m.
Nobody +++ ‘21
Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen. A man must save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary. (R) (SYFY) Mon. 10 p.m.
The Northman +++ ‘22
Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman. A Viking embarks on a quest to avenge his slain father. (R) (SYFY) Sun. 7:30 p.m., Mon. 4:30 p.m. O
Ocean’s Eleven +++ ‘01
George Clooney, Matt Damon. A suave ex-con assembles a team to rob a casino vault. (PG13) (PARMT) Sat. 9 p.m.
Ocean’s Thirteen +++ ‘07
George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Danny Ocean and his gang seek to right a wrong. (PG13) (PARMT) Sun. 2 p.m.
Once Upon a Time in America ++++ ‘84 Robert De Niro, James Woods. Jewish childhood friends become gangsters. (R) (PARSHO) Tue. 11 p.m.
The Other Guys +++ ‘10 Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. Two desk-bound detectives get a chance to solve a real case. (PG13) (MTV) Mon. 8:30 p.m.
Out of Sight +++ ‘98 George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez. A U.S. marshal falls for an escaped con she must capture. (R) (TMC) Thu. 9 p.m.
The Outlaw Josey Wales +++ ‘76 Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George. A Confederate soldier vows to avenge his family’s murder. (PG) (SUN) Sat. 4:30 p.m., Sat. 10:30 p.m.
PPale Rider +++ ‘85 Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty. Gold prospectors are harassed by a corrupt power baron. (R) (SUN) Sat. 7:45 p.m., Sun. 2:15 p.m.
The Pirate +++ ‘48 Judy Garland, Gene Kelly. A woman in the Caribbean dreams of an imaginary hero. (TCM) Wed. 5 p.m.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles +++ ‘87 Steve Martin, John Candy. A stuffy man shares transportation with a perky salesman. (R) (AMC) Sat. 5 p.m., Sat. 11:30 p.m., (TMC) Sat. 5:25 p.m.
Planet of the Apes ++++ ‘68 Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall. Astronauts crash on a world ruled by intelligent simians. (G) (SYFY) Sun. 10:30 p.m., Mon. 2 p.m. Point Break +++ ‘91 Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves. An FBI agent infiltrates California’s surfing subculture. (R) (IFC) Fri. 4 p.m.
The Polar Express +++ ‘04 Voices of Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter. A train conductor guides a boy to the North Pole. (G) (AMC) Sun. 4 p.m., Mon. 1:30 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m., (WE) Thu. 4:30 p.m., Thu. 10:30 p.m.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie +++ ‘69 Maggie Smith, Pamela Franklin. A teacher holds a powerful influence over her pupils. (PG) (TCM) Tue. 9 p.m. Priscilla +++ ‘23 Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi. Priscilla Presley’s turbulent relationship with Elvis. (R) (MAX) Sun. 11:49 a.m.
RRay +++ ‘04 Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington. Ray Charles overcomes hardships to become a legend. (PG13) (STARZ) Sun. 9 p.m.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes +++ ‘11 James Franco, Freida Pinto. A medical experiment results in a superintelligent chimp. (PG13) (HBO) Wed. 7 p.m. Rudy +++ ‘93 Sean Astin, Ned Beatty. A working-class teen dreams of admission to Notre Dame. (PG) (BBCA) Thu. 2:30 p.m., Thu. 6:07 p.m.
SThe Santa Clause +++ ‘94 Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold. An adman (Tim Allen) takes over for fallen Santa. (PG) (FREE) Thu. 5 p.m., (FX) Sat. 5 p.m.
Saving Private Ryan ++++ ‘98 Tom Hanks, Edward Burns. U.S. troops look for a missing comrade during World War II. (R) (PARSHO) Mon. 4 p.m., Thu. 5:05 p.m.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World +++ ‘10 Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. A slacker contends with his new girlfriend’s exes. (PG13) (MAX) Mon. 11:45 a.m.
The Sea Hawk ++++ ‘40 Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall. A 16th-century swashbuckler sails against Spain. (TCM) Wed. 1 p.m.
A Serious Man +++ ‘09 Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind. A troubled professor seeks advice from three rabbis. (R) (HBO) Fri. 2:21 p.m.
Shakespeare in Love +++ ‘98 Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow. A lovely muse helps break the playwright’s writer’s block. (R) (MAX) Tue. 4:56 p.m., Fri. 1:37 p.m.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings +++ ‘21 Simu Liu, Awkwafina. Shang-Chi encounters the mysterious Ten Rings organization. (PG13) (FX) Thu. 6 p.m.
Shaun of the Dead +++ ‘04 Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield. An aimless TV salesman and his friend battle zombies. (R) (STZEN) Fri. 5:17 p.m. Shazam! +++ ‘19 Zachary Levi, Mark Strong. Shazam squares off against the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana. (PG13) (TNT) Thu. 2 p.m., Thu. 11:30 p.m.
A Simple Plan +++ ‘98 Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton. Three men find a fortune in the fuselage of a crashed plane. (R) (TMC) Mon. 12:30 p.m.
Something of Value +++ ‘57
Rock Hudson, Dana Wynter. Violence transforms a pacifist into a seeker of vengeance. (TCM) Mon. 2:45 p.m.
Speed +++ ‘94 Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper. A transit bus is wired to explode if it drops below 50 mph. (R) (STZEN) Thu. 11:29 p.m., Fri. 1:49 p.m.
The Stanford Prison Experiment +++ ‘15 Billy Crudup, Michael Angarano. A professor’s psychology experiment gets way out of hand. (R) (TMC) Tue. 1:05 p.m.
Superman +++ ‘78 Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman. Superman learns of a plot to destroy the West Coast. (PG) (HBO) Tue. 1:10 p.m.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street +++ ‘07
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter. A vengeful barber applies his razor to unlucky customers. (R) (TMC) Sat. 12 p.m.
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There Will Be Blood ++++ ‘07 Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano. An oil tycoon becomes morally bankrupt as his fortune grows. (R) (PARSHO) Mon. 11:45 a.m.
They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? +++ ‘69 Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin. A couple in need of money enter a dance marathon. (PG) (TCM) Wed. 9 p.m.
Three on a Match +++ ‘32
Warren William, Joan Blondell. A kidnapping reunites three women who were schoolmates. (TCM) Fri. 5:45 p.m.
To Kill a Mockingbird ++++ ‘62 Gregory Peck, Mary Badham. A lawyer’s young children witness racism in the 1930s South. (TCM) Fri. 9:30 p.m. Tombstone +++ ‘93 Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday battle the Clanton gang. (R) (SUN) Sun. 5 p.m., Sun. 11 p.m.
Toy Story ++++ ‘95 Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Toys come to life when people are absent. (G) (FREE) Fri. 12:10 p.m.
Toy Story 2 ++++ ‘99 Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Toys rescue Woody from a collector. (G) (FREE) Fri. 2:10 p.m.
Toy Story 3 +++ ‘10 Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys are dumped in day care. (G) (FREE) Fri. 4:15 p.m.
Toy Story 4 +++ ‘19 Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. A road trip leads to a reunion between Woody and Bo Peep. (G) (FREE) Fri. 6:45 p.m.
Trading Places +++ ‘83 Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy. Two
men’s lives are altered by a bet made between tycoons. (R) (AMC) Wed. 9 p.m., Thu. 4:30 p.m.
Transformers +++ ‘07 Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. Two intergalactic races of robots crash land on Earth. (PG13) (SYFY) Fri. 6:30 p.m.
Travels With My Aunt +++ ‘72 Maggie Smith, Alec McCowen. A businessman gets mixed up with his globe-trotting aunt. (PG) (TCM) Tue. 11 p.m. Treasure Island +++ ‘34 Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper. A boy treasure-hunts with pirates on the high seas. (TCM) Wed. 3:15 p.m.
True Grit +++ ‘10 Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon. A crusty lawman helps a teen avenge her father’s death. (PG13) (TMC) Sun. 3 p.m.
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Undercover Brother +++ ‘02
Eddie Griffin, Chris Kattan. A detective poses as a preppy nerd in order to foil a plot. (PG13) (STZEN) Fri. 3:48 p.m.
V Vengeance +++ ‘22 B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook. A journalist investigates the death of a woman in Texas. (R) (STARZ) Thu. 6:10 p.m.
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Wanted +++ ‘08 James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman. An office drone joins a secret society of assassins. (R) (MAX) Sun. 8:58 p.m., Wed. 5:10 p.m. Winter’s Bone +++ ‘10 Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes. A teen seeks the truth behind her father’s disappearance. (R) (TMC) Wed. 9:15 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz ++++ ‘39 Judy Garland, Frank Morgan. A tornado whisks a Kansas girl to a magical land. (G) (TBS) Sat. 9 p.m., Sun. 12:45 p.m., Sun. 9 p.m.
The Wolf of Wall Street +++ ‘13 Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill. A stockbroker develops habits of excess and corruption. (R) (PARSHO) Mon. 10:35 p.m. Wonder Woman +++ ‘17 Gal Gadot, Chris Pine. Wonder Woman discovers her full powers and true destiny. (PG13) (TNT) Fri. 6 p.m.
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You Only Live Twice +++ ‘67 Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi. James Bond pursues missing space capsules. (PG) (BBCA) Sun. 12 p.m.
Saturday
4:30 p.m. (KRSU) French Magnolia Cooks The sweetness and elegance of winter squash.
5 p.m. (DEST) BBQ
Pitmasters Nearly 500 pro and amateur barbecue teams compete.
9 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Four cookie makers creates two cowboy Christmas designs.
10 p.m. (FOOD) Christmas Cookie Challenge Four cookie makers must dream up their own Christmas movie.
Friday
4:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Duck fried rice; Jack Daniel’s bread pudding; short ribs.
5 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Creme brulee French toast; corned beef hash; chipped beef.
5:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Noodles, curry and green papaya salad; empanadas.
6 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri’s digs into crazy twists on chicken and burgers.
6:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Sandwich sourdough and tequila croissants; Lansing.
7 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A pie shop; morning hot spot; a made-from-scratch spot.
7:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Dynamite dip and fall-off-thebone pork in Daphne, Ala.
8 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
8:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A Boston beer joint uses beer in its crust.
9 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives An old-school cafe has green chili burritos and pie.
9:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Guy Fieri is in Burlington, Vt., Richmond, Va. and Ottawa.
10 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Mexican street food like butternut squash tostadas.
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BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
A Ray Holiday: Rachael Ray cooks up Christmas cheer in new series
A television personality, businesswoman, celebrity cook, philanthropist and author, Rachael Ray makes the holiday season that much homier during her brand-new series, “Rachael Ray’s Holidays,” making its debut with two episodes airing back-to-back Sunday, Dec. 8, on A&E.
Airing as part of the Home.Made.Nation lifestyle programming block, this series “invites viewers into Rachael’s home as she prepares unique dishes perfect for celebrating the holidays with family and friends,” says A&E’s description. It continues: “Rachael loves to cook and entertain, but especially during the holiday season when friends and family gather to celebrate. In each half-hour episode, ‘Rachael Ray’s Holidays’ brings viewers into Rachael’s kitchen as she shares some of her favorite holiday dishes.”
Known for her bubbly personality on the “Rachael Ray” talk show, Ray is also renowned for her delicious recipes — most found in her countless cookbooks, released over the past two decades. Now, Ray shares her top dishes for a festive feast, walking guests through the steps as she makes everything from “chestnut and sausage stuffing and roasted garlic and rosemary prime rib to beef and chorizo chili with queso and holiday lasagna” (per A&E).
“Cooking and entertaining are both central parts of my life, but around the holidays, it takes on an especially significant role for myself, my family and many others,” says Ray. “It’s a time where we all gather to celebrate, and the joy of food and cooking is so unifying, so I’m especially excited to invite audiences into my home to share the familial traditions and recipes that make this time so meaningful.”
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In addition to this mouth-watering endeavor, “Rachael Ray’s Rebuild” — which aired on Hulu in 2023 — will now make its network debut on A&E, following Ray and her team as they assist families working to rebuild their homes and their lives after the shock of a natural disaster. This second series is one Ray considers personal, as her own home was destroyed by a fire in August 2020 — meaning she has plenty of experience to share both in the kitchen and out. Produced by Free Food Studios for A&E Network, “Rachael Ray’s Holidays” begins Sunday, Dec. 8, on A&E.
BY JAY BOBBIN
BEST ELIZABETH TAYLOR MOVIES
“National Velvet” (1944): The young Elizabeth Taylor had a part for all time, and all ages, as the horse-riding Velvet Brown in this much-loved drama that teamed her with Mickey Rooney and Angela Lansbury. Turner Classic Movies has the picture Thursday, Dec. 12, as part of a “Star of the Month” tribute to Rooney.
“Little Women” (1949): Many of MGM’s top stars at the time, including — besides Taylor, who played Amy March — June Allyson, Janet Leigh and Peter Lawford, were gathered in this heartfelt version of the much-filmed Louisa May Alcott classic.
“Father of the Bride” (1950): Taylor bade farewell to the “ingenue” stage of her career with this comedy classic, casting her as the soon-to-wed daughter of the dad (Spencer Tracy) who stresses out over the wedding plans. Turner Classic Movies shows the film Monday, Dec. 9.
“A Place in the Sun” (1951): Guided by Oscar-winning director George Stevens, Taylor has her allure set on “high” as a socialite who attracts a poor but earnest young man (Montgomery Clift) already involved with another woman (Shelley Winters) who is going to have his child.
“Giant” (1956): In one of her best roles, Taylor played a privileged Texan drawn to both her rancher husband (Rock Hudson) and an indomitable rebel (James Dean, in his final role) in the film version of Edna Ferber’s sprawling novel. It reunited Taylor with director George Stevens, who again earned an Oscar here.
“BUtterfield 8” (1960): Taylor earned her first Academy Award — opposite, among others, then-husband Eddie Fisher — for novelist John O’Hara’s potboiler about a model and her questionable personal liaisons.
“The V.I.P.s” (1963): Even if it’s admittedly soapy in nature, this multi-plot saga of passengers fogged in at a London airport was a gossip lover’s dream for the first substantial view it gave of Taylor and Richard Burton at the peak of their romance.
“Cleopatra” (1963): Say what you will — and much has been, over the past 50-plus years — but this costly, almost studio-busting monument to Hollywood excess may well be the ultimate star vehicle for any actress, with Taylor glamorously regal as (of course) the queen of Egypt.
Rachael Ray hosts “Rachael Ray’s Holidays”
Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor and Don Taylor in “Father of the Bride”
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Feud Family Feud Family FeudFamily FeudFamily Feud HALL 71 61 56 (5:00) < A '90s Christmas ('24) < Deck the Walls ('24) Wes Brown, Kazina Maxine, Ashley Greene. < 'Tis the Season to Be Irish ('24) Fiona Gubelmann. < An Unexpected Christmas
ION 18 20 5 Blue Bloods "Family Secrets" Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods "Atonement" Blue Bloods "Redemption" Blue Bloods "Spilling Secrets"
LIFE 30 65 29 28 The Rookie "Man of Honor" The Rookie "New Blood" The Rookie "Brave Heart" (:05) The Rookie "Triple Duty" (:05) The Rookie "Threshold" The Rookie "New Blood"
PARMT 50 26 30 Two Half Men Two Half Men <++ Major League ('89) Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, Tom Berenger. To Be Announced
SYFY 82 54 61 Movie <+++ Last Night in Soho ('21) Thomasin McKenzie, Matt Smith, Anya Taylor-Joy. <++ Fall ('22) Virginia Gardner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan,Grace Fulton. Movie
TBS 33 46 19 34 Big Bang Big Bang All Elite Wrestling Ep. 271 - Dynamite 12/11/2024 (N) (Live) Wipeout Wipeout "Couple Game Night!" Modern FamilyModern Family
TCM 275 37 66 (5:00) <+++ The Pirate ('48) <+++ The Fallen Idol ('48) Michèle Morgan, Ralph Richardson. <+++ They Shoot Horses, Don't They? ('69) Jane Fonda. (:15) <+++ Car Wash ('76) TNT 34 31 23 45 NHL on TNT (N) NHL Hockey New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres From KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.(N) (Live) Post-Game (N) <++ The Replacements Gene Hackman,Keanu Reeves. TRUTV 32 72 63 NHL on TNT To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced TBA TVL 57 41 62 Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King USA 55 42 35 38 Law & Order: SVU "Storm" Law & Order: SVU "Alien" Law & Order: SVU "Infected" Law & Order: SVU "Blast" Law & Order: SVU "Taboo" Law & Order: SVU "Gone" NWSN 85 73 7 On Balance (N) (Live) Cuomo (N) (Live) Dan Abrams Live (N) (Live) Banfield (N) (Live) Cuomo Dan Abrams Live
HBO 850 401 4 500 (:55) Dune: Prophecy <+++ Rise of the Planet of the Apes ('11) (:50) <++ Jupiter Ascending ('15) Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Channing Tatum. Hard Knocks
MAX 857 450 530 (5:10) <+++ Wanted ('08) <++ Sinister ('12) Vincent D'Onofrio, Ethan Hawke. (:50) <++ Hobo With a Shotgun ('11) (:20) <++ Stone ('10)Edward Norton,Milla Jovovich,Robert De Niro. PARSHO 865 5 600 (4:45) <+++ Ghost ('90) <++++ Her ('13) Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Joaquin Phoenix.(:10) <+++ The Matrix ('99) Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss,Keanu Reeves. The Agency
STARZ 876 501 700 (5:25) <+++ The Fabelmans ('22) Paul Dano, Michelle Williams. (P) Outlander <+++ Captain America: The Winter Soldier ('14) Chris Evans.(:20) <++ Black and Blue ('19)
STZEN 750 507 730 (5:55) < The Marijuana Conspiracy ('20) Brittany Bristow. (P) < Hot Air ('18) Neve Campbell,Steve Coogan. (:45) <++ Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City ('21) Movie
TMC 873 7 630 (4:45) <+++ Mud ('13) <++ The Lovely Bones ('09) Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg. (:15) <+++ Winter's Bone ('10) John Hawkes, Jennifer Lawrence.(P) <+++ Michael Clayton ('07)
Best Bets
Survivor (KOTV) 7 p.m.
If there’s one thing you can rely on, it’s that there will be a few more tricks up someone’s sleeve as viewers learn who has survived the rest of the castaways to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win $1 million in this Season 47 finale.
Sullivan’s Crossing (KQCW) 7 p.m.
Everybody comes together to help Sully (Scott Patterson) retain control of the Crossing in this season finale. Then, Maggie (Morgan Kohan) struggles with confessing her feelings to Cal (Chad Michael Murray). Jayne Eastwood and Michelle Olden guest star.
Don’t Hate Your House With the Property Brothers (HGTV) 8 p.m.
Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott know better than most that moving can be a real pain. Instead of branching into new investments, the brothers work to renovate homes for families who want to better utilize the space they already have.
A Motown Christmas (KJRH) 8 p.m.
Hosted by the legendary Smokey Robinson and rising star Halle Bailey and featuring exciting performances from the likes of Jordin Sparks, Pentatonix and the cast of “MJ: The Musical,” this two-hour event celebrates Christmas with a merry dose of Motown.
The Floor (KOKI) 8 p.m.
It can be hard to focus when host Rob Lowe flashes his pearly whites. But when Lowe calls a number, a contestant needs to battle a neighbor in randomly chosen trivia topics in hopes of gaining ground and a chance at $250,000.
Court Cam (A&E) 8:30 p.m.
What happens in Florida, rarely stays in Florida. On the latest edition of this reality series, host Dan Abrams takes a look at five more wild, unruly and outrageous incidents to take place in a Florida courtroom that were fortunately caught on tape.
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey host “A Motown Christmas”
Best Bets
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (FOOD) 7 p.m.
In a new episode of this Harry Potter themed competition, hosts James and Oliver Phelps ask their bakers to create four-foottall showstoppers inspired by items that might be found in Albas Dumbledore’s office, like the pensive or Fawkes the Phoenix.
National Velvet (TCM) 7 p.m.
Featuring star of the month Mickey Rooney, this 1944 flick sees a young girl (Elizabeth Taylor) take ownership of a rambunctious horse, only to ask a former jockey, Mi Taylor (Rooney), to help her train the steed for England’s Grand National race.
Alaska PD (A&E) 8 p.m.
During this new episode, distrust of the police in Kotzebue, Alaska, makes it difficult for Sgt. Norman Hughes and Off. Robert Odom to protect the community.
In Fairbanks, Alaska, Sgt. Nathan Werner and Off. Gerrit Butler deal with alcohol and drugs.
Trivial Pursuit (KQCW) 8 p.m.
LeVar Burton hosts this all-new game show based on the classic trivia broad game. During each episode, contestants step up to compete in three rounds of trivia, where they choose questions from the six iconic categories, for a chance at $20,000.
E! News Presents NBC’s Hot 10 of 2024 (KJRH) 8:15 p.m.
Hosted by E! News’ Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight, this end-of-year special looks back at the most memorable moments of 2024. From the Olympics to the latest celebrity couples, the duo discusses all with Jimmy Fallon and Dolly Parton.
Elsbeth (KOTV) 9 p.m.
As unconventional as her methods may be, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) utilizes her singular point of view to assess cases as she assists the NYPD in catching some truly tricky criminals. This new episode sees Michael Emerson join the show in a recurring role.
GuyFamily Guy
E! 77 74 42 50 The Office The Office Snoop "Countdown to 'I Do'" House of Villains Snoop Dogg's (N) E! News Snoop Dogg's Villains
EWTN 13 19 Daily Mass: Olam Daily Mass The World Over "News"
Liu. <++ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ('22)Elizabeth Olsen,Benedict Cumberbatch. GSN 86 128 Flip Side (N) Split Second Press Your Luck Wheel Wheel Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family FeudFamily FeudFamily Feud
HALL 71 61
5 Chicago P.D. "Snitch" Chicago P.D. "Home" Chicago P.D. "Fallen" Chicago P.D. "Care Under Fire" Chicago P.D. "Politics" Chicago P.D. "Monster"
LIFE 30 65 29 28 The Rookie "Five Minutes" The Rookie "In the Line of Fire" The Rookie "Red Hot" (:05) The Rookie "A.C.H." (:05) The Rookie "Poetic Justice" The Rookie "In the Line of Fire"
PARMT 50 26 30 Yellowstone "A Thundering" Yellowstone
32 72 63 Match: Super. Wahlberg/Phelps vs. Bargatze/Griffin Match: Super. Barkley/Griffey Jr. vs. Gretzky/Murray The Match: Superstars The Semifinals Match: Super. The Final Match Above the Fold
TVL 57 41 62 Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King USA 55 42 35 38 Law & Order: SVU "Loophole" Law & Order: SVU "Haystack" Law & Order: SVU "Philadelphia" <++ London Has Fallen ('16) Aaron Eckhart, Gerard Butler. Law & Order: SVU "Impulsive"
NWSN 85 73 7 On Balance (N) (Live) Cuomo (N) (Live) Dan Abrams Live (N) (Live) Banfield (N) (Live) Cuomo Dan Abrams Live
HBO 850 401 4 500 (5:10) <++ Trap ('24) <+++ Cedar Rapids ('11) Ed Helms. <++ Suicide Squad ('16) Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Will Smith. (:35) Get Millie (:25) <++ Death Race ('08) MAX 857 450 530 (5:30) < White Bird in a Blizzard <++ Terminator Salvation ('09) Sam Worthington, Christian Bale.(:55) <++ Sleepless ('17) Jamie Foxx. <+++ Everest ('15)Josh Brolin,Jason Clarke. PARSHO 865 5 600 (5:05) <++++ Saving Private Ryan ('98) Edward Burns, Tom Hanks. The Agency <+++ Born on the Fourth of July ('89) Willem Dafoe,Kyra Sedgwick,Tom Cruise.(P) Movie
876 501 700 (:10) <+++ Vengeance ('22) Boyd Holbrook, Issa Rae, B.J. Novak. <++ Silent Night ('23) Kid Cudi,Joel Kinnaman. (:45) <++ The Night Before ('15) Seth Rogen,Joseph Gordon-Levitt. <+ The Unholy STZEN 750 507 730 (:10) <+ Rock the Kasbah ('15) Arian Moayed, Bill Murray. <++ Safe Haven ('13) Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel. <++ Wild Oats ('16)Shirley MacLaine. <+++ Speed TMC 873 7 630 (5:15) <++ Chloe ('09) <++ Enough ('02) William Campbell, Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Lopez. <+++ Out of Sight ('98) Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney. (:05) < Dead Water ('19)
LeVar Burton hosts “Trivial Pursuit”
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Lionel Barrymore,James Stewart. <++++ It's a Wonderful Life ('46)Donna Reed,James Stewart. COM 326 47 52 The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office The OfficeFamily Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family GuyFamily GuyFamily Guy E! 77 74 42 50 The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office <++ Eight Crazy Nights ('02) Adam Sandler. <++ Night School ('18)Kevin Hart.
EWTN 13 19 Daily Mass: Olam Daily Mass EWTN News In-Depth (N) EWTN News Holy Rosary (N) Life/Rock Icons Women of Fields and FaithDaily Mass:Olam Daily Mass
FX 56 32 95 49 (5:00) < Dr. Seuss' The Grinch <+++ Home Alone ('90) Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Macaulay Culkin. <++ Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ('92)Joe Pesci,Daniel Stern,Macaulay Culkin.
GSN 86 128 Flip Side (N) Split Second Press Your Luck Wheel Wheel Family Feud Family Feud Family Feud Family FeudFamily FeudFamily Feud
HALL 71 61 56 (5:00) < Sugarplummed ('24) < Hanukkah on the Rocks Daren Kagasoff, Stacey Farber. (P) < Leah's Perfect Gift Evan Roderick, Barbara Niven,Emily Arlook. < The Nine Lives of Christmas ION 18 20 5 Magnum P.I. Magnum P.I. "NSFW" Magnum P.I. Magnum P.I. "Dead Ringer" Magnum P.I. "Birthright" Magnum P.I. "Dark Skies"
LIFE 30 65 29 28 (5:00) < A Gift Wrapped Christmas < Holiday in Happy Hollow ('23) Tamara Almeida. (:05) < Miracle in Motor City ('21) Mark Taylor, Tia Mowry. < Holiday in Happy Hollow ('23)
PARMT 50 26 30 Yellowstone "All for Nothing" Yellowstone "The Beating" Yellowst. "I Killed a Man Today" Yellowstone "Meaner Than Evil" Yellowstone "The World Is Purple" Movie
TBS 33 46 19 34 Big Bang Big Bang <+++ Coach Carter ('05) Robert Richard, Rob Brown, Samuel L. Jackson. <++ The Bucket List ('07)Morgan Freeman,Jack Nicholson.
TCM 275 37 66 (5:45) <+++ Three on a Match <+++ MacArthur ('77) Ed Flanders, Dan O'Herlihy, Gregory Peck. <++++ To Kill a Mockingbird ('62)Mary Badham,Gregory Peck. Movie
TNT 34 31 23 45 <+++ Wonder Woman ('17) Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Gal Gadot. All Elite Wrestling: Rampage <++ Aquaman ('18)Amber Heard,Willem Dafoe,Jason Momoa.
TRUTV 32 72 63 (5:00) <++ The Replacements Keanu Reeves. Evolve & F <++ The Replacements Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones, Keanu Reeves. To Be Announced TBA
TVL 57 41 62 Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond King King King King
USA 55 42 35 38 (5:00) <++ London Has Fallen WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) (Live) <++ Jason Bourne ('16) Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander,Matt Damon. Scare Tactics
NWSN 85 73 7 On Balance (N) (Live) Cuomo (N) (Live) Dan Abrams Live (N) (Live) Banfield (N) (Live) Cuomo Dan Abrams Live
HBO 850 401 4 500 (5:15) <+++ Dirty Harry ('71) <++++ Unforgiven ('92) Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood. (:15) To Be Announced (:05) Dune: Prophecy
MAX 857 450 530 (5:20) <++ Demolition ('15) <+++ A Most Wanted Man ('14) Rachel McAdams, Philip Hoffman.(:05) < Cut Bank ('14) Liam Hemsworth. (:35) <++ RoboCop ('14)Joel Kinnaman. PARSHO 865 5 600 Dexter "Truth Be Told" Dexter "Born Free" The Agency <++ Friday the 13th ('80) Betsy Palmer. (P) (:35) <+ Friday the 13th, Part 2 ('81)Amy Steel.(P) STARZ 876 501 700 Outlander Outlander "Carnal Knowledge" (N) Outlander "Carnal Knowledge"(:05) <+++ M3GAN ('22) Allison Williams. (:50) Outlander Movie
STZEN 750 507 730 (5:15) <+++ Shaun of the Dead <++ The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes ('23)Tom Blyth. (P) (:40) <++ Plane ('23) Mike Colter, Yoson An,Gerard Butler. Movie TMC 873 7 630 (5:35) < Disquiet ('23) <++ The Last Voyage of the Demeter ('23) Corey Hawkins. <++ Beau Is Afraid ('23) Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Joaquin Phoenix.
Best Bets
Hanukkah on the Rocks (HALL) 7 p.m.
As Hanukkah approaches, a recently unemployed lawyer, Tory (Stacey Farber), sets out to find herself a set of Hanukkah candles. Her search leads to a bar in Chicago, where she sips on holiday cheer and is encouraged to pursue her wildest dreams.
Shark Tank (KTUL) 7 p.m.
Even sharks celebrate the holidays. This week, the Tank is transformed into a winter wonderland as visiting entrepreneurs prepare to present the Sharks with one-of-a-kind business opportunities that celebrate the timeless magic of the holiday season.
The Last Woodsmen (DISC) 8:05 p.m.
During the latest episode, Jared gets a job to move $1 million of wood down a treacherous river. Unfortunately for him, he can’t find anybody willing to help. In the meantime, the road builders prepare to blast their way to a big wood deposit.
Blue Bloods (KOTV) 9 p.m.
After over 290 episodes of following the life and times of the Reagan police family, it’s time for one final family dinner as the long-running police procedural airs its series finale. Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan star.
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Daniel Lubetzky stars in “Shark Tank”
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After a loud and impressive battle of baritones and tenors, this singing competition prepares for its curtain call once again. Under the tutelage of some superstar mentors, the remaining contestants have seen their skills grow and are now ready to take the stage one last time, each hoping to be the star of “The Voice’s” 26th season — concluding this Tuesday, Dec. 10, on NBC. For those looking to relive the highs and the lows of competition, clips from the series can be found by visiting nbc.com/the-voice
