Emmy-winning chef Lidia Bastianich meets some of America’s biggest culinary influencers in “Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers,” premiering Tuesday, Nov. 26, on PBS.
Lidia Bastianich stars in “Lidia Celebrates America”
celebrity update
Mark Harmon
BY JAY BOBBIN
OF NCIS: ORIGINS ON CBS/PARAMOUNT+
Q: It was a pleasant surprise to see Mark Harmon in the premiere of “NCIS: Origins.” Is he expected to be in many episodes?
A: Not as an on-camera presence. That’s the intention, anyway, since the CBS and Paramount+ show’s primary Leroy Jethro Gibbs is meant to be the younger incarnation played by Austin Stowell. Mark Harmon has said that he’s available for anything the producers — including his son, Sean, who played the younger Gibbs in flashbacks in the parent “NCIS” series — might need from him, but acting appearances by the elder Harmon generally aren’t intended to be part of the equation.
However, he’s an executive producer of the show himself, as well as its narrator. As a veteran of series television, he certainly knows what a special event on a series can mean for its ratings; if it would help for an older Gibbs to pop up again on “NCIS: Origins,” then viewers shouldn’t rule out that possibly happening down the line.
In terms of Gibbs having departed from the original “NCIS,” for which he also remains an executive producer, Harmon explained to TV critics in a press conference that “it wasn’t so much a decision to leave as it was, maybe, just the right timing to push away a little bit. I was thrilled with the storyline they came up with, and how they handled the character.
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Saturday
7:55 a.m.
ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Qatar Grand Prix, Sprint. Sprint race of round 23 of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar. (Live)
BASKETBALL
Sunday
9:30 a.m. NBATV Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
12 p.m.
ESPN Villanova vs. Maryland. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Live)
ESPN2 Myrtle Beach Invitational, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From the HTC Center in Conway, S.C. (Live)
NBATV NBA G League Basketball Capital City Go-Go at Maine Celtics. From Portland Expo Building in Portland, Maine. (Live)
2 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. Men’s college basketball action. (Live)
2:30 p.m.
ESPN2 Florida State vs. Massachusetts. From the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. (Live)
3:30 p.m.
NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup
The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
4 p.m. BSMW Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
4:30 p.m.
ESPN Myrtle Beach Invitational, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From the HTC Center in Conway, S.C. (Live)
ESPN2 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. (Live)
6 p.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Phoenix Suns at New Jersey Nets. Phoenix Suns - 161 & New Jersey Nets - 151 in double overtime, from Dec. 7, 2006.
7 p.m. BSMW Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
ESPN2 Myrtle Beach Invitational, Fifth-Place Game: Teams TBA. From the HTC Center in Conway, S.C. (Live)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Penguins hit the road to take on the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome
A thrilling 2024-25 NHL season continues this week as the Calgary Flames get set to host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, broadcasting live on the NHL Network.
The Penguins have had a mixed start to their season, going 5-7-1 through their first 13 games and sitting sixth in the Metropolitan Division. However, veteran captain Sidney Crosby continues to provide hope for his team, showing no sign of slowing down.
The captain put up five goals and nine assists in his first 13 games, and he is quickly closing in on his 600th career goal. Despite the team’s slow start, the Penguins’ penalty kill currently ranks sixth in the NHL — with a penalty kill percentage of 86.5% at press time — giving Crosby and the Penguins plenty to build off as they search for more consistency in their overall game.
Meanwhile, Calgary began the season on fire, winning its first four games in dominant fashion. Since then, things have slightly cooled off, with the team sitting fourth in the Pacific Division and holding a 6-5-1 record. Defensively, the Flames have fared well, allowing only 2.83 goals per game this season. Alternate captain and defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been providing steady production from the back end, posting four goals and seven assists, leading all Flames players with 11 points in his first 12 games.
With both teams sitting in the middle of their respective divisions, look for the Penguins and Flames to come out strong as both teams search to establish a more consistent all-around game.
Full name: Sidney Patrick Crosby
Birthdate: Aug. 7, 1987 (37)
Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height/weight: 5-11/200 pounds
Team(s): Pittsburgh Penguins (2005-present) Honors and achievements: 3x Stanley Cup Champion (2009, 2016, 2017), 2x Art Ross Trophy (2007,2014), 2x Hart Memorial Trophy (2007, 2014), 2x Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy (2010, 2017), 2x Olympic Gold Medal (2010, 2014)
7:30 p.m.
ESPN Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. (Live)
Monday
9 a.m. BSMW Washington Wizards at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
11 a.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Battle 4 Atlantis, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
1 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 Maui Invitational: Memphis vs. Connecticut. First Quarterfinal. (Live)
4 p.m. ESPN2 Maui Invitational: Colorado vs. Michigan State. Second Quarterfinal. (Live)
NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6:30 p.m. NBATV Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Live)
9 p.m. NBATV Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings. From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Live)
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 Maui Invitational: Dayton vs. North Carolina. Fourth Quarterfinal. (Live)
Tuesday
9 a.m. BSMW New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
10:30 a.m. NBATV Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings. From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
1 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association. TBS Players Era Power Tournament: San Diego State vs. Creighton. From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 Maui Invitational, First Consolation Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
3:30 p.m. TBS Players Era Power Tournament: Oregon vs. Texas A&M. From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
5 p.m. ESPN Maui Invitational, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
6:30 p.m. TNT Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat. From Kaseya Center in Miami. (Live)
7 p.m. TBS Players Era Impact Tournament: Houston vs. Alabama. From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
8 p.m. ESPN Duke vs. Kansas. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
9 p.m. TNT Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live)
9:30 p.m. TBS Players Era Impact Tournament: Rutgers vs. Notre Dame. From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
10 p.m. ESPN Maui Invitational, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
Wednesday
11 a.m. ESPN Battle 4 Atlantis: Louisville vs. Indiana. First Quarterfinal. (Live)
NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
1 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
1:30 p.m. ESPN Battle 4 Atlantis: West Virginia vs. Gonzaga. Second Quarterfinal. (Live)
ESPN2 Maui Invitational, Fifth-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
4 p.m. ESPN Maui Invitational, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii.
ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis: Memphis vs. Michigan. The Wolverines (3-1) tip off against the Tigers (3-0) in this Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinal matchup from the Bahamas. This is the first meeting between the programs since Michigan’s 73-61 quarterfinal win over Memphis in the 2011 Maui Invitational.
NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6:45 p.m. ESPN New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks. From American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Live)
8:30 p.m.
ESPN2 Maui Invitational, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
9 p.m. TBS Players Era Impact Tournament: Rutgers vs. Alabama. From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
9:05 p.m. ESPN Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (Live)
11 p.m. ESPN2 Maui Invitational, Seventh-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Live)
11:30 p.m. TBS Players Era Impact Tournament: Notre Dame vs. Houston. From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
Thursday
11 a.m. ESPN Battle 4 Atlantis, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
ESPN2 ESPN Events Invitational: Minnesota vs. Wichita State. First Semifinal. (Live)
12 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
12:30 p.m. KLJBWFLDWYZZ Women’s College Basketball Fort Myers Tip-Off: South Carolina vs. Iowa State. From Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla. (Live)
1:30 p.m. ESPN ESPN Events Invitational: Florida vs. Wake Forest. Second Semifinal. (Live) ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis, First Consolation Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
3 p.m. WBBMWHBFWIFRWMBDArkansas vs. Illinois. From T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. (Live)
4 p.m. ESPN Battle 4 Atlantis: Memphis vs. Michigan. The Wolverines (3-1) tip off against the Tigers (3-0) in this Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinal matchup from the Bahamas. This is the first meeting between the programs since Michigan’s 73-61 quarterfinal win over Memphis in the 2011 Maui Invitational.
NBATV Hardwood Classics 1993 NBA All-Star Game. West 135, East 132, Karl Malone and John Stockton co-MVP. From Feb. 21, 1993, in Salt Lake City.
4:30 p.m. ESPN2 NIT Season Tip-Off: Utah State vs. St. Bonaventure. First Semifinal. (Live)
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis, Second Consolation Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
10 p.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers. From Jan. 30, 1996. Magic Johnson’s first game back from retirement after he announced he had contracted the HIV virus.
Friday
10 a.m. ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis, Seventh-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
11 a.m. NBATV New York Knicks at Charlotte Hornets. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Live)
12 p.m. ESPN2 ESPN Events Invitational, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Florida. (Live)
1:30 p.m. NBATV Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Live)
2 p.m. ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
2:30 p.m. ESPN ESPN Events Invitational, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Florida. (Live)
KLJBWFLDWYZZ Rady Children’s Invitational, Third-Place Game: Teams TBA. From LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
4 p.m. NBATV New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (Live)
4:30 p.m. ESPN Battle 4 Atlantis, Championship Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
5 p.m. KLJBWFLDWYZZ Rady Children’s Invitational, Championship: Teams TBA. From LionTree Arena in La Jolla, Calif. (Live)
5:30 p.m. ESPN2 NIT Season Tip-Off, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. From the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Florida. (Live)
6:45 p.m. ESPN LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
7 p.m. BSMW Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
sports this week
7:30 p.m. ESPN2 Battle 4 Atlantis, Fifth-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. (Live)
NBATV Hardwood Classics 1980: Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers. Finals, Game 6.
9:05 p.m. ESPN Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)
10 p.m. BSMW Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Saturday
10:30 a.m. NBATV New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.
1 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
3 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6 p.m. TNT College Basketball Men’s college basketball action.
8 p.m. NBATV Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live)
8:30 p.m. TNT College Basketball Men’s college basketball action.
FOOTBALL
Sunday
12 p.m. KLJBWFLDWYZZ Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears. The Vikings end a three-game road swing against a Bears squad wrapping up its own three-game homestand. Minnesota had won five straight meetings until Chicago’s 12-10 verdict in Week 12 of last season. The Bears kicked four field goals for the win. (Live)
WHBFWHIOWIFRWMBD Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers. The Panthers return from Germany and their bye week looking to score a monumental upset of the Chiefs. Kansas City has won three consecutive meetings, including a tightly-contested 33-31 decision in 2020. Carolina is 1-3 on home field this season. (Live)
3 p.m. WBBM Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos aim to claim their first sweep of the Raiders since 2014 in this contest. Denver snapped an eight-game slide against Las Vegas with a 34-18 victory on Oct. 6, with Pat Surtain II securing a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown. (Live)
3:25 p.m. KLJBWFLDWYZZ San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers. The 49ers and Packers meet in a rematch of a 2023 NFC divisional playoff. San Francisco rallied for a 24-21 win behind Christian McCaffrey’s two touchdowns, the last with 1:07 left. Green Bay is 3-2 at home after falling to Detroit 24-14 in Week 9. (Live)
7:15 p.m. KWQCWEEKWMAQWREX Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams. The Eagles visit the Rams for the second straight season. Philadelphia has won seven of the last
eight engagements following a 23-14 decision in 2023. The Eagles have claimed all three meetings in Los Angeles since the Rams returned from St. Louis. (Live)
Monday
7 p.m.
ESPNWLSWQADWTVOBaltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens face the Chargers in prime time. Baltimore has won four of the past five meetings, with Los Angeles’ lone victory coming in the 2019 postseason. Zay Flowers (BAL) caught and ran for a TD in a 20-10 decision in LA in 2023. (Live)
7:15 p.m. ESPN2 Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Live)
Tuesday
6 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
Thursday
11:30 a.m. NFLNET Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants. The Cowboys seek their seventh straight victory over the Giants. Rookie receiver Malik Nabers made a pair of TD catches as New York got its first win of the season, 21-15 at Cleveland. Dallas won the two engagements in 2023 by a combined 89-17 score.
WBBMWHBFWHIOWIFRWMBDChicago Bears at Detroit Lions. From Ford Field in Detroit. (Live)
3:30 p.m. KLJBWFLDWYZZ New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Live)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Memphis at Tulane. From Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. (Live)
7:15 p.m. KWQCWEEKWMAQWREXMiami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers. From Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Live)
Friday
8:30 a.m. BSMW High School Football MHSAA Division 8 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
10 a.m. WEEK High School Football IHSA
Highschool football Championship - 1A Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
11 a.m. ESPN Navy at East Carolina. From DowdyFicklen Stadium in Greenville, N.C. (Live)
KLJBWFLDWYZZ Oregon State at Boise State. From Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Live)
WBBMWHBFWHIOWIFRWMBDMinnesota at Wisconsin. From Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. (Live)
WLSWTVO Oklahoma State at Colorado. From Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (Live)
11:30 a.m. BSMW High School Football MHSAA
Division 4 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
1 p.m. WEEK High School Football IHSA Highschool football Championship - 2A Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
2:30 p.m. WLSWTVO Mississippi State at Ole Miss. From Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. (Live)
3 p.m. BSMW High School Football MHSAA Division 6 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
WBBMWHIOWIFRWMBD Stanford at San Jose State. From CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, Calif. (Live)
6 p.m. NFLNET Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs. From Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
6:30 p.m. WEEKWMAQWREX Nebraska at Iowa. From Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Live)
WLSWTVO Georgia Tech at Georgia. From Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. (Live)
7 p.m. KLJBWFLDWYZZ Utah at UCF. From FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Live)
11 p.m. NFLNET Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs. From Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Saturday
8 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
11 a.m. ESPNESPN2WLSWQADWTVO Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
KLJBWFLDWYZZ Michigan at Ohio State. From Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Live)
NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
11:30 a.m. BSMW High School Football MHSAA Division 3 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
1 p.m. WEEKWMAQWREX Grambling State vs. Southern. From Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Live)
2 p.m. WGN Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
2:30 p.m. ESPNESPN2KLJBWBBMWFLD WHBFWHIOWIFRWLSWMBDWQAD WTVOWYZZ Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
5:30 p.m. WGN Wyoming at Washington State. From Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPNESPN2 Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) KWQC Army vs. Notre Dame. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (Live) 6:30 p.m. KLJBWEEKWFLDWLSWMAQ WQADWREXWTVOWYZZ Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
7 p.m. KWQC Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
BY ALEX HENDRY
NFL on Thanksgiving
8 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
9:15 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live) GOLF
Sunday
12 p.m. WEEKWMAQWREX 2024 CME Group Tour Championship Final Round. From Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. (Live) HOCKEY
Monday
6 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live)
11 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers. From Madison Square Garden in New York.
Tuesday
3 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers. From Madison Square Garden in New York.
Wednesday
6 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Live)
6:30 p.m. TNT Washington Capitals at Tampa Bay Lightning. From Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (Live)
9 p.m. TNT Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)
11 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Thursday
4 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Friday
5:30 p.m. TNT Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live)
8 p.m. TNT Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars. From American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Live)
Saturday
6 p.m. BSMW Philadelphia Flyers at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live)
7 p.m. WPWR AHL Hockey Grand Rapids Griffins at Chicago Wolves. From Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (Live)
11 p.m. BSMW Philadelphia Flyers at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. RACKET SPORTS
Sunday
9 p.m. ESPN2 Major League Pickleball Playoffs, Round 2. From Orlando, Fla. (Live) SKIING
Saturday
12 p.m. WEEKWMAQWREX FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Killington - Women’s Giant Slalom. Action from the top alpine skiing international circuit. (Live)
SOCCER
Sunday
Questions:
Answers: sportsquiz
1) An all-day affair, the National Football League (NFL) expanded the Thanksgiving schedule to three games starting in which year?
2) A perfect passer rating (158.3) was on the menu during Thanksgiving 2010 when this former Super Bowl MVP became only the second quarterback in league history to achieve the feat on the holiday. Who is he?
3) Three for three! Which Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee caught three passes — all touchdowns — against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 26, 1998?
4) Football fans may vividly recall the comedic error that occured to New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez on Nov. 22, 2012. What is this blooper famously referred to as?
5) Which NFL franchise has had a consistent spot on the Thanksgiving Day schedule since 1945?
6) Only two quarterbacks in NFL history have thrown for 6 touchdowns on Thanksgiving. Peyton Manning did it in 2004, but who was the first to accomplish it?
7) Leon Lett’s costly slip in the snow allowed which team a second chance at victory on Thanksgiving Day in 1993?
8) What is the name of the award created by legendary broadcaster John Madden to recognize the Thanksgiving Day MVP?
9) Name the only currently-active NFL franchise to have never played a game on Thanksgiving Day.
10) Passing the plate around! Which quarterback currently holds the all-time record for most career passing yards thrown on Thanksgiving Day games?
10) Matthew Stafford
9) Jacksonville Jaguars
8) “Turkey Leg Award”
7) Miami Dolphins
6) Bob Griese (1977)
5) Detroit Lions
4) “The Butt Fumble”
3) Randy Moss
2) Tom Brady
1) 2006
8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Southampton vs. Liverpool. From St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, Hampshire, England. (Live) 10:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United. From Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. (Live) 11 a.m. WLSWQADWTVO Spanish Primera Division Soccer Leganés vs. Real Madrid. From Butarque Municipal Stadium in Leganés, Madrid, Spain. (Live)
Monday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Newcastle United vs. West Ham United. From St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. (Live)
Saturday
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. AFC Bournemouth. From Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. (Live) 11 a.m. TNT Women’s International Soccer Friendlies England vs. United States. From Wembley Stadium in London. (Live)
11:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer West Ham United vs. Arsenal. From London Stadium in London. (Live)
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BY DANA SIMPSON
Marrying young is hard enough as-is, but living with in-laws while starting a family proves a constant challenge for newlyweds Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment), who constantly do their best to be both respectful and independent. The first season of “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” continues with a new episode this Thursday, Nov. 28, on CBS, with clips, episodes and more available online at cbs.com/ shows/georgie-and-mandys-first-marriage/
Giving thanks to ‘Changemakers’: Bastianich travels America to talk sustainable eating
Lidia Bastianich loves food. But in truth, the Istrian-born chef’s interest in food is so strong because of her love of people.
With more than 60 years under her belt in the service industry and a still-growing cooking education brand that includes a series of popular cookbooks and TV specials, Bastianich is hitting the road one more time to experience some of the best food in America. This time, however, Bastianich has sustainability on the brain as she interviews chefs and entrepreneurs from across the country to find out what drives them to create and share the magic of good food.
A part of the three-time Emmy-winning series “Lidia Celebrates America,” chef Lidia Bastianich pays homage to her chosen home country in the docuseries’ newest installment. “Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers” premieres Tuesday, Nov. 26, on PBS. Check local listings for times.
Having opened her first restaurant — Buonavia in Queens, N.Y. — with her then-husband Felice in 1971, there is no denying that Bastianich’s knowledge in the kitchen is extensive. But unlike many other celebrity chefs whose public personas come off as aloof, pretentious or downright nasty, Bastianich’s love for people is evident — a fact of which I am reminded with each encounter.
“My message is to thank America,” says Bastianich, “because I am grateful.
“America is always great,” she later continues, adding, “There are such great people out there ... respecting each other, helping each other. [With ‘Changemakers’,] I want to bring [viewers] that beauty that exists in reality in America.”
In the hour-long “Changemakers” special, Bastianich visits towns and cities in Minnesota, California and Virginia to learn more about what drives other food enthusiasts who are at the forefront of beneficial change.
She begins in Minneapolis, meeting with James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Sean Sherman to discuss foods, herbs, flavors and culinary traditions that are important to Indigenous cuisine. Stopping first at the Indigenous Food Lab located in the Global Midtown Market, Bastian-
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ich later visits Sherman at his upscale restaurant, Owamni (a Dakota word for “turbulent water”), to indulge in mushroom tacos, hominy and bison stew, a tepary bean dip and more.
Next on Bastianich’s Minneapolis checklist is the Great Minnsect Show at the University of Minnesota, where she meets cricket-focused power couple Claire and Chad Simons, owners and operators of 3 Cricketeers, a company dedicated to producing, packaging, marketing and selling crickets. With insects consumed by more than two billion people globally, Bastianich reflected aloud that perhaps “cultures way before us” — before “the colonial way of eating” — were more in tune with nature and more adept at balancing meals based on local diets. This is something Appalachian-based chef Kari Rushing also spoke to in “Changemakers.”
The owner and head chef of Vault & Cellar in Middletown, Va., Rushing takes a few minutes in the special to prepare what she calls “rabbit food” for Bastianich. Dedicated to reframing the historical opinion of Appalachian cooking, Rushing makes delicious meals from ingredients that are readily available, living off the land and being “resourceful.”
In California, Bastianich visits Patricia Miller of Centre Plate LLC in Stockton and the kind-hearted volunteers of Inglewood’s Social Justice Learning Institute.
The co-founder of the Black Urban Farmers Association of Stockton, Miller has taken on the task of farming to feed locals in need, many of whom work for organizations that export food away across America. Meanwhile, “SJLI brings produce to their distribution center, giving away up to 15,000 pounds of produce to community food banks, churches, non-profits and individuals” (per PBS).
For Bastianich, the message is clear: we must pay close attention and be grateful to the world around us.
“There’s so many things that we neglect,” the TV personality said as we prepared to say goodbye. “So, [in ‘Changemakers’,] I go for things that matter to me, the things that I see in America and I want to highlight.”
Baltimore’s idealistic young mayor, Brandon Scott, has a plan. He hopes to curb gun violence throughout the city throughout his first year in office, starting a ripple effect that just might curb the problem at hand. Follow Scott as he puts his plan into action during a brand-new installment of “POV,” airing Monday, Nov. 25, on PBS. To access an archive of past “POV” documentary features, visit pbs.org/pov/film-archive/
Lidia Bastianich and Sean Sherman in “Lidia Celebrates America”
Emily Osment in “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage”
2024 NASCAR Awards WGN 2 p.m.
The motors are off, the tires are stacked and the wrenches have been put away, which means it’s time to honor the top teams and drivers of 2024 from the three national series championships: NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series.
To Have and To Holiday HALL 7 p.m.
When Celeste (Madeleine Arthur) and Jason (Robert Bazzocchi) get engaged after a few months of dating, Celeste’s father, Pastor Mark (Eric Close), decides to test their love before he chooses to officiate their wedding. The test: a festive boot camp.
Universal Basic Guys
KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7:30 p.m.
Losing one’s job can be a stressful experience. However, it’s anything but for brothers Mark and Hank Hoagies, who qualify for a $3,000 a month basic income grant. This time, Mark attempts to get into the ad business after being shown up by some execs.
Tsunami: Race Against Time NGC 8 p.m.
It’s been 20 years since the devastating tsunami that wreaked havoc on the Indian Ocean and took more than 225,000 lives. The premiere of this four-part series looks at the path of destruction with first-person accounts and never-before-seen footage.
Sister Wives
TLC 9 p.m.
Despite spending years pushing her away, Kody is distraught when ex-wife Meri decides to move away, which leaves Meri confused about the entire situation. Meanwhile, David and Christine share news about their engagement with the kids.
The Franchise HBO 9:05 p.m.
Things are wrapping up on the set of “Tecto,” but Daniel (Himesh Patel) and the crew need to consider reshoots in order to make Maximus Studios happy in this season finale. But does anyone have gas left in their tank to keep going?
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Poppa’s House
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7:30 p.m.
Now happily divorced, talk show host Poppa (Damon Wayans) just wants to take things easy. However, he finds himself constantly challenged by a new co-host (Essence Atkins) at work and still parenting his adult son (Damon Wayans Jr.) while at home.
Christmas Cookie Challenge FOOD 8 p.m.
Playing “Where’s Santa?” might just be a favorite pastime of elves, but the best cookie artisans bring their skills to the kitchen to recreate Santa’s hot spots at the North Pole. Ree Drummond and Eddie Jackson judge the best and award a $10,000 prize.
Get Millie Black HBO 8 p.m.
Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance) is an ex-Scotland Yard detective who returns to her home of Kingston, Jamaica, to take on missing persons cases. Things get complicated when another Scotland Yard detective comes to town in this series premiere.
Ancient Aliens: Origins HISTORY 8 p.m.
Pyramids have been architectural marvels since the dawn of time with many experts suggesting they have hidden uses. The Great Pyramid of Giza may have been an ancient power plant. Mexican pyramids even used a heat-shielding mica in their design.
Brilliant Minds KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 9 p.m.
During this all-new episode, Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) and his team are called to figure out why an artist refuses to paint for his upcoming show. Meanwhile, Dr. Pierce (Tamberla Perry) enters uncharted territory with a patient. POV WTVP 9 p.m.
Brandon Scott is Baltimore’s idealistic young mayor. In a city plagued by gun violence, he has a plan that will begin to curb the problem. This documentary follows Scott through his first year in office as he tries to save lives and inspire the nation.
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TLC 7 p.m.
It’s an episode of positive and negatives as Amy makes progress in rebuilding her self-esteem, while Tammy faces a roadblock on her skin removal journey. Then, Chris and Misty get closer to their goals, while Amanda falls further behind.
Dancing With the Stars WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
After weeks of competition, it all comes down to this three-hour finale. The remaining dancers will need to pull out all the stops to wow judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli enough to walk away with the Mirrorball Trophy.
Night Court
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7:30 p.m.
Despite her attempts to bring Jake (Ryan Hansen) and Dan (John Larroquette) closer, Abby (Melissa Rauch) starts feeling like a third wheel in the whole ordeal. Then, Gurgs (Lacretta) gets irritated over Julianna (Wendie Malick) smoking in the courthouse.
Accused
KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Each episode of this crime anthology series follows a new story of crime and punishment from the perspective of the accused. Through a series of flashbacks, viewers learn everything they need to know about the case, those involved and the defendant.
Lidia Celebrates America WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
In this season premiere, chef Lidia Bastianich explores how culinary traditions have been preserved by immigrants as they found a new home in America and how those traditions have laid the groundwork for future generations of Americans.
House Hunters International HGTV 9 p.m.
Ciao! Buongiorno! Former high school sweethearts have raised their family and want to start the next part of their lives living in Lucca, Italy. They’re looking for a place that fits their visiting children and has just the right amount of outdoor space.
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“ e Secret: Dare to Dream” (Nov. 28)
Based on the novel by Rhonda Byrne, this romance lm follows Miranda (Katie Holmes), a young widow trying to make ends meet while raising her three children and dating her boyfriend (Jerry O’Connell). A devastating storm brings an enormous challenge and a mysterious man, Bray (Josh Lucas), into Miranda’s life, who reignites the family’s spirit but, unbeknownst to Miranda, also holds an important secret.
“Family Guy: Gift of the White Guy” (Nov. 25)
In this holiday special, Peter (Seth MacFarlane) must recover Lois’ (Alex Borstein) Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Meanwhile, Stewie (also MacFarlane) changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s Naughty List.
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BY ADAM THOMLISON
Where all the top choices can be found in one place!
“Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” (Nov. 25)
On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs. Still left unsolved and with the case remaining a national obsession for decades, this three-part docuseries investigates the mishandling of the case by law enforcement and the media.
Josh Radnor
“Disney Jr.’s Ariel” - Season 1, New Episodes (Nov. 27) is animated musical series, inspired by “ e Little Mermaid,” follows young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun- lled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica. Geared towards preschoolers and their families, each episode features two 11-minute stories that highlight themes of community, self-expression, curiosity and resourcefulness.
OF HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER ON CBS
Q: What’s Josh Radnor been doing since “How I Met Your Mother”?
A: The curse of the successful sitcom is inconsistent — it hits some actors hard while passing others by. You only need to look at the “How I Met Your Mother” ensemble to see it at its most unfair.
Josh Radnor is the “I” in the title — the central star if there was one — yet he’s struggled the most to find success since the series ended in 2014.
He’s made a number of tries to get back into series TV, with lead roles in the PBS historical drama “Mercy Street,” the NBC musical series “Rise,” the animated Netflix show “Centaurworld” and the action-drama “Hunters” on Prime Video. None of them lasted very long.
Meanwhile, he’s also kept up a busy presence in the indie-film scene. Most recently, he starred in the 2023 comedy “All Happy Families,” which picked up a few awards on the film festival circuit.
But, actually, his most recent on-screen appearance was promoting his third line of work, as a musician. He appeared on “Live With Kelly and Mark” in November of last year to promote his album “Eulogy: Volume 1.”
Just a few weeks ago, he released “Volume 2,” so perhaps acting is actually the sideline at this point.
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Survivor
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7 p.m.
The alliances on Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands have been forever fractured and the remaining castaways must convince their fellow contestants to work together in the last few weeks. But will a November surprise lead to $1 million in December?
American Pickers HISTORY 8 p.m.
In the world of toy collecting, you’re either a king or a pawn. When Mike and Jersey visit Chicago’s North Side, they find themselves in a massive historic home with four floors of high-end antique toys. But will the collector part with any of them?
Saturday Night Live
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 8 p.m.
When you’ve been around for 50 years, you can bet there’s enough material to make a good holiday-themed special. And “SNL” has a spectacular collection of Thanksgiving-themed sketches featuring stars of casts past.
The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20 WLS WQAD WTVO 8 p.m.
This two-hour special commemorates the 60th anniversary of 1964’s “Mary Poppins,” which many consider to be Disney’s crowning motion picture masterpiece, with the help of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the legendary cast. NOVA WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
Humans have spent their existence modifying the environment around them. Since those efforts weren’t always benign, engineers are working on solutions that could reshape our natural world, from electric aviation to acoustic robots saving coral reefs. Fugitives Caught on Tape A&E 9 p.m.
Law enforcement has their hands full during this latest episode. First, police chase a man out on bond down the wrong side of the highway. Then, a simple shoplifting case escalates into a standoff. And, a sex offender steals a Homeland Security vehicle.
(5:35) <++
Ghostbusters II ('89)Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver,Bill Murray. A long-dead Carpathian warlock attempts to return to Earth. (:40) <+ Beverly Hills Ninja ('97)Nicollette Sheridan, Robin Shou, Chris Farley. (:15) <+ I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry ('07)
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NFL Football
KLJB WFLD WYZZ 3:30 p.m.
It’s hard to know if there has been a curse placed upon the New York Giants whenever they play the Dallas Cowboys, but the Cowboys won 20-15 earlier this year and have taken the last seven games from the Giants. Live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking FOOD 7 p.m.
During this new episode, hosts James and Oliver Phelps task bakers with creating 50 identical handheld desserts inspired by one of the many shops located in Diagon Alley. Whose culinary adventure will continue? And whose will be cut short?
Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle HALL 7 p.m.
Three adult siblings (Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Matthew James Dowden, Max Lloyd-Jones) reunite at Christmas to settle on new leadership for the family’s company. Mrs. Miracle (Rachel Boston) poses as an estate planner to rekindle their familial bonds. Rossi: A Fugitive Faking Death OXYGEN 7 p.m.
Things didn’t work out as Arthur Knight hoped when he awoke in a Glasgow, Scotland, hospital after suffering from COVID-19. Turns out they discovered he was actually someone who faked his own death in the United States to avoid a rape charge and prison.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR
7 p.m.
The first holiday season without a loved one can be hard. As such, Mandy (Emily Osment) tries her hardest to get bring the Cooper family together during this trying Thanksgiving. Montana Jordan, Will Sasso and Rachel Bay Jones also star. Mary Poppins
WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
A day after “20/20” does a deep dive on this 1964 film’s 60th anniversary, viewers get a chance to relive this Disney classic — which sees a magical nanny (Julie Andrews) use her unique rearing techniques to bring a family back together — for themselves.
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail TCM 7 p.m.
The Middle Ages were nothing to trifle with as King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his knights go on a quest for the Holy Grail. But to reach their goal, they must face a terrifying list of detours, including a killer rabbit, a taunting Frenchmen and more.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown USA 7 p.m.
From the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, the superstars of WWE’s blue brand prepare for the return of the iconic “Saturday Night’s Main Event” in a matter of weeks by staking their claims of the brand’s top men’s and women’s titles.
Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary
HBO 8 p.m.
This look at the soft rock and easy listening sounds of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s follows artists such as Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan and Toto through interviews with the artists and looks at the genre’s top songs.
My Lottery Dream Home HGTV 8 p.m.
A pair of Connecticut teachers earn an A+ when they strike it rich in the lottery right before retirement. Designer David Bromstad helps the two search for their dream home along the beautiful beaches of South Carolina’s low country. Surf and sand awaits.
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Fire Country
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 8 p.m.
It’s all hands on deck when an extremely rare and highly dangerous fire tornado rolls into Edgewater. Can Bode Donovan (Max Thieriot) and the firefighters of Station 42 protect the townspeople from peril? Or is this too much for them to handle?
Children Ruin Everything WGN 8 p.m.
In this Season 4 premiere, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) begins dealing with her new role as the sole breadwinner. That means James (Aaron Abrams) is now a full-time, stay-at-home dad for their three kids, who’re getting more independent by the day.
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340 535 STZENC <+++ Ant-Man ('15) Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Paul Rudd.Ant-Man uses his shrinking skills to battle Yellowjacke t. <++ The Twilight Saga: New Moon ('09)Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner , Kristen Stewart. Bella finds herself drawn into the world of werewolves. (:15) <++ The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 ('11) Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart. Bella and Edward marry.
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Yellowst. 750 318 545 PARSHO <++ Two for the Money ('05) Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo, Al Pacino. (:05) <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92) Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macc hio, Joe Pesci. (:05) < The Dead Don't Hurt ('23)Viggo Mortensen, Solly McLeod, Vicky Krieps. (:15) <+++ True Grit ('10) Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges. (:10) <++ Faster ('10)Billy Bob Thornton, Oliver Jackson- Cohen, Dwayne Johnson.
630 340 535 STZENC (7:55) <++ Venom: Let There Be Carnage ('21) Tom Hardy. (:35) <++ The Twilight Saga: New Moon ('09) Robert Pattinson, Kri sten Stewart. (:50) <++ The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 ('11) Kristen Stewart. (:50) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 4 ('23) Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Keanu Reeves. (:45) <++ The Shallows ('16) Óscar Jaenada, Blake Livel y.
109 139 247 TBS (7:00) <+++ Elf ('03) <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03)
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1) Who gets the wishbone in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?
2) Which classic holiday film features a cartoon turkey that pokes fun at “Franksgiving,” the decision to move up Thanksgiving in 1939?
3) Family gatherings aren’t always peaceful — who won an Emmy for playing Rachel’s (Jennifer Aniston) argument-causing sister in Season 9 of “Friends”?
4) Which “West Wing” character calls the Butterball Turkey Hotline?
5) What is the name of Det. Charles Boyle’s (Joe Lo Truglio) turkey-costumed persona in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”?
6) Which 2015 Lifetime movie is based on an original story and characters by the late Jim Henson and his writing partner, Jerry Juhl?
7) What is the name of the next-door neighbor whose dogs eat the turkey in “A Christmas Story” (1983)?
8) Who is in charge of the Thanksgiving Day parade in the 1947 film “Miracle on 34th Street”?
9) Which turkey character is granted a presidential pardon in the 2013 animated film “Free Birds”?
10) Toast, turkey, popcorn or jelly beans — which item is not part of Snoopy’s festive group dinner in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?
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“Creature Commandos” - Season 1 (Max — Dec. 5, Series Premiere)
Written and executive produced by James Gunn, this adult animated series tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option. Steve Agee, Maria Bakalova, Anya Chalotra, Zoe Chao, Frank Grillo, Sean Gunn, David Harbour, Alan Tudyk, Indira Varma and Viola Davis voice star.
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” - Season 1 (Disney+ — Dec. 3, Series Premiere)
This fantastical family series follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, only to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way home—and meeting unlikely allies and enemies—will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined. Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon and Nick Frost star.
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
Ree Drummond hosts
“The Pioneer Woman”
The Pioneer Woman FOOD 9 a.m.
Time is of the essence this time of year, so food writer Ree Drummond shares her secrets to making things both festive and fast. On her menu is a Benedict breakfast hash, a Christmas burger, a simple skillet pizza dip and a holiday tortellini soup.
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup WEEK WMAQ WREX 12 p.m.
Head for the slopes, it’s time to get skiing. Today, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup continues with the Women’s Giant Slalom, seeing the pros take on the hills of Killington, Vt. Next stop: Beaver Creek, Colo., where both men and women will compete.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story HALL 7 p.m.
Christmas throws a Hail Mary when Kansas City Chiefs superfan Alana (Hunter King) finds her family in the hunt for the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Tyler Hynes), who’s in charge of picking the winner, thinks she might go all the way.
A Matter of Life and Death TCM 7 p.m.
On the way home from a bombing mission, pilot Peter Carter’s (David Niven) aircraft is badly damaged. With his parachute destroyed, Carter jumps, expecting to die. Somehow, he escapes death, which causes problems for those that govern life and death.
To Catch a Smuggler: Secret Stash NGC 8 p.m.
The Department of Homeland Security is constantly faced with an onslaught of travelers hoping to pull a fast one and get contraband past security for questionable intentions. But the skill of agents puts smugglers of drugs, weapons and more to the test.
48 Hours
Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew investigate tantalizing criminal cases and riveting real-life dramas that have captivated the United States, delivering answers and exclusives in an effort to bring justice to those involved.
PARSHO <+++ The Hateful Eigh t ('15) Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Samuel L. Jackson.While seeking shelter from
actor's war movie turns into the real thing.
The Truman Show ('98) Laura Linney,Noah Emmerich, Jim Carrey (:45)
The Ladies Man Karyn Parsons,Billy Dee Williams, Tim Meadows.
Man of Steel ('13) Amy Adams,Henry Cavill.
Dad! American Dad!Rick and Morty Rick and Morty Invincible Fi ghtMashle: Magic
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.I.: Artificial Intelligence, A +++ (2001, Sci-Fi) Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law. An android boy (Haley Joel Osment) embarks on a journey to discover his true nature. TMC Thu. 4:30 p.m.
48 HRS. +++ (1982, Action) Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy. A rumpled detective (Nick Nolte) and a slick convict (Eddie Murphy) hunt a killer in San Francisco. TMC Tue. 11:15 p.m.
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Aladdin +++ (1992, Animated) Voices of Scott Weinger, Robin Williams. A talkative genie grants the wishes of a Baghdad thief and a princess.
FREEFRM Sun. 6:15 p.m.
American Made +++ (2017, Adventure) Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson. Pilot Barry Seal transports contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s. MAX Wed. 7 p.m., Wed. 11:21 p.m.
American Pie +++ (1999, Comedy) Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth. Four teenagers nearing graduation make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night. IFC Fri. 5:30 p.m., Fri. 10:15 p.m.
Ant-Man +++ (2015, Action) Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas. Ant-Man must prevent Yellowjacket from perfecting his shrinking technology as a weapon for evil. STZENC Fri. 6 p.m.
Avengers: Age of Ultron +++ (2015, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. Things go awry when Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program. STARZ Sat. 7:32 p.m.
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Back to the Secret Garden +++ (2000, Children) Camilla Belle, Joan Plowright. An American girl in England is obsessed with solving the mystery of a magical garden. BYUTV Sun. 9 p.m.
Bad Santa +++ (2003, Comedy) Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox. Two criminals (Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox) disguise themselves as St. Nick and an elf. PARMT Mon. 7 p.m., Mon. 11 p.m.
Barbie +++ (2023, Comedy) Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling. Barbie and Ken leave the world of Barbie Land to discover the joys and perils of the real world. HBO Thu. 8:05 p.m.
Big +++ (1988, Children) Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins. Young Josh Baskin wishes he was big, only to wake up in the morning and discover his wish came true. AMC Mon. 10:30 p.m.
Big Sleep, The +++ (1946, Mystery) Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall. Private eye Philip Marlowe uncovers blackmail and murder when he investigates two unusual women. TCM Sun. 9 p.m. Brave +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly. A courageous Scottish princess (Kelly Macdonald) must figure out how to undo a beastly curse. FREEFRM Tue. 7:55 p.m. Breakfast Club, The +++ (1985, Comedy Drama) Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald. A teen wrestler (Emilio Estevez), rebel (Judd Nelson), brain, beauty (Molly Ringwald) and shy girl. CMT Sun. 5 p.m. Bridesmaids +++ (2011, Comedy) Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. A woman’s life unravels as she helps the bride, her lifelong friend, prepare for the wedding. MAX Sun. 11:24 p.m., E! Sun. 6:30 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m.
Bringing Out the Dead +++ (1999, Drama) Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette. After too many years on the job, an EMS paramedic begins an emotional descent during 56-hour tour. TMC Wed. 3 p.m.
CCarol +++ (2015, Romance) Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara. Two women develop a fast bond that becomes a love with complicated consequences in 1950s Manhattan. TMC Tue. 5 p.m.
Casino Royale +++ (2006, Action) Daniel Craig, Eva Green. James Bond (Daniel Craig) enters a high-stakes poker game with a man who finances terrorists. PARSHO Fri. 4 p.m.
Cast Away +++ (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt. A crash survivor (Tom Hanks) lives on a remote island for four years. AMC Mon. 7:30 p.m.
about her boyfriend and his family after traveling to Singapore for a wedding. E! Sun. 4 p.m., Sun. 9:30 p.m., Sat. 3:30 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m.
Croods, The +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone. A caveman (Nicolas Cage) and his family seek a new home when Mother Nature turns hostile. MAX Thu. 3:06 p.m.
Crying Game, The ++++ (1992, Thriller) Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson. IRA underling (Stephen Rea) meets doomed British soldier’s (Forest Whitaker) lover. TMC Tue. 7 p.m.
Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The +++ (2008, Fantasy) Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett. A man born in 1918 New Orleans ages backward into the 21st century. TMC Wed. 7 p.m.
DDead Calm +++ (1989, Thriller) Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman. A man (Sam Neill) in a sinking yacht tries to save his wife (Nicole Kidman). TCM Mon. 11:15 p.m.
Death at a Funeral +++ (2007, Comedy Drama) Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes. Chaos reigns
Clueless +++ (1995, Comedy) Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash. A Beverly Hills teen (Alicia Silverstone) strives to make a difference. CMT Sun. 3 p.m. Coming to America +++ (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. An African prince (Eddie Murphy) and his royal sidekick (Arsenio Hall) come to Queens. BET Sat. 4 p.m., Sat. 10 p.m. Crazy Rich Asians +++ (2018, Romance) Constance Wu, Henry Golding. A woman learns more
when dysfunctional members of a British family gather to bury their patriarch. MAX Wed. 9:30 p.m.
Die Hard +++ (1988, Action) Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. A New York policeman (Bruce Willis) outwits foreign thugs in an L.A. high-rise. IFC Sat. 3:15 p.m., Sat. 6:15 p.m.
Die Hard 2 +++ (1990, Action) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. Police hero (Bruce Willis) spots military terrorists at D.C. airport. IFC Sat. 9:15 p.m. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story +++ (2004, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor. Dodgeball teams (Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller) compete for $50,000 in Las Vegas. MTV Sat. 10 p.m. E
Elf +++ (2003, Children) Will Ferrell, James Caan. A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa’s workshop to search for his family. TOON Sun. 4 p.m., TBS Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 9 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., TNT Sun. 8:30 p.m., Mon. 7 p.m., Thu. 3 p.m. #
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High +++ (1982, Comedy) Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Teens (Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold) date, dream, party and aggravate teachers. SUNDANC Sun. 3 p.m.
Flags of Our Fathers +++ (2006, War) Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford. The U.S. servicemen who raised the American flag on Iwo Jima during World War II become heroes. TMC Thu. 9 p.m.
Florida Project, The +++ (2017, Drama) Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince. A girl forges her own adventures with her two best friends while living in a motel with her mother. HBO Tue. 5:12 p.m.
Forbidden Planet ++++ (1956, Sci-Fi) Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis. Astronaut (Leslie Nielsen) and crew land on Altair-4 in 2200. TCM Tue. 5 p.m.
Foxcatcher +++ (2014, Docu-Drama) Steven Carell, Channing Tatum. The paranoia of John du Pont, the chemicals-manufacturing heir, prompts tragedy for two Olympians. TMC Sun. 4:45 p.m.
GGalileo +++ (1973, Biography) Topol, Edward Fox. Italian astronomer (Topol) explains theory to Inquisitor (Edward Fox). TCM Wed. 4:30 p.m.
Ghostbusters +++ (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. Armed with proton packs, four paranormal investigators battle mischievous ghouls in New York. STZENC Wed. 6 p.m.
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The +++ (2011, Thriller) Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara. A disgraced journalist and an investigator for a security firm probe a 40-year-old murder. HBO Wed. 11:51 p.m. Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. Gen. Maximus (Russell Crowe) seeks revenge for his family’s deaths. PARSHO Thu. 5:30 p.m.
Goodbye Girl, The +++ (1977, Romance) Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason. A divorced dancer and her daughter must room with an off-off-Broadway actor (Richard Dreyfuss). TCM Sun. 3 p.m.
Goodfellas ++++ (1990, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta. Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian rises through the ranks of an organized crime branch. PARSHO Mon. 5:30 p.m., Thu. 8:05 p.m.
Green Mile, The +++ (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse. A guard (Tom Hanks) thinks an inmate (Michael Clarke Duncan) has a supernatural power to heal. AMC Mon. 3:30 p.m.
Guardians of the Galaxy +++ (2014, Sci-Fi) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña. An adventurer (Chris Pratt) must unite four disparate misfits against a cosmic threat. FX Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 10:30 p.m.
HHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. As his showdown with Lord Voldemort nears, Harry may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. USA Fri. 3:40 p.m., Fri. 10:43 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire +++ (2005, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. Harry’s friends help him prepare for a tournament with Europe’s best student wizards. USA Thu. 4:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince +++ (2009, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. Harry and the gang confront the terrifying truth that Voldemort is back and Hogwarts is in danger. USA Thu. 11 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix +++ (2007, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) teaches a group of students to defend Hogwarts from Voldemort’s minions. USA Thu. 8 p.m.
Hateful Eight, The +++ (2015, Western) Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell. While seeking shelter from a blizzard, bounty hunters, a prisoner and a sheriff meet four strangers. PARSHO Sat. 6 p.m.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 +++ (2014, Animated) Voices of Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett. Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Toothless must save their people from a power-hungry invader. BRAVO Sat. 4:30 p.m. Hunger Games, The +++ (2012, Sci-Fi) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. In a place once known as North America, youths fight to the death in a nationally televised contest. STZENC Tue. 3:20 p.m. Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The +++ (2013, Sci-Fi) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. As rebellion simmers, a cruel change in the Hunger Games may change Panem forever. STZENC Tue. 5:46 p.m. movies
From Russia With Love +++ (1963, Action) Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi. Agent 007 (Sean Connery) meets Russian beauty (Daniela Bianchi), pawn in SPECTRE plot. BBCA Thu. 9 p.m.
movies of the week
Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1, The +++ (2014, Sci-Fi) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. Katniss finds herself in District 13, fighting to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage. STARZ Thu. 4:55 p.m., STZENC Tue. 8:16 p.m.
Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, The +++ (2015, Sci-Fi) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson. Katniss and friends embark on a mission to assassinate President Snow and liberate war-torn Panem. STARZ Thu. 7:01 p.m., STZENC Tue. 10:22 p.m.
IIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. Jones (Harrison Ford) and his father (Sean Connery) race Nazis to the Holy Grail. PARMT Wed. 9:30 p.m. Infiltrator, The +++ (2016, Thriller) Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger. Agent Robert Mazur poses as a money launderer to infiltrate the network of drug lord Pablo Escobar. PARSHO Mon. 3:20 p.m. Inglourious Basterds +++ (2009, War) Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent. Jewish soldiers go on the hunt for Nazi scalps in German-occupied France. PARSHO Mon. 9:35 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m.
Inside Man +++ (2006, Thriller) Denzel Washington, Clive Owen. A tough detective matches wits with a bank robber, while an enigmatic woman has her own agenda. MAX Wed. 4:20 p.m. It’s a Wonderful Life ++++ (1946, Comedy Drama) James Stewart, Donna Reed. A guardian angel strengthens a man (James Stewart) ruined by a miser (Lionel Barrymore). BRAVO Sat. 7 p.m., Sat. 10 p.m., E! Thu. 5 p.m., Thu. 8 p.m.
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John Wick +++ (2014, Action) Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist. An ex-hitman (Keanu Reeves) comes out of retirement to hunt down the mobsters who ruined his life. PARMT Thu. 11 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 4 +++ (2023, Action) Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen. Hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as the price on his head grows. STZENC Sun. 8 p.m.
Joker +++ (2019, Crime Story) Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro. A failed comedian begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into a criminal mastermind. HBO Sun. 4:40 p.m.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle +++ (2017, Adventure) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. Four teens find adventure as adults inside a video game that transports them to the jungle. FX Thu. 7 p.m. Just Mercy +++ (2019, Drama) Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx. Lawyer Bryan Stevenson fights for the life of death row inmate Walter McMillian. PARSHO Tue. 5:30 p.m.
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King Richard +++ (2021, Drama) Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. Richard Williams inspires his two daughters, Venus and Serena, to become tennis champions. BET Fri. 7 p.m.
Knives Out +++ (2019, Mystery) Daniel Craig, Chris Evans. A detective sifts through a web of lies while questioning a dead novelist’s dysfunctional family. BET Sun. 7 p.m., VH1 Thu. 7:30 p.m.
LLincoln Lawyer, The +++ (2011, Thriller) Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei. An unorthodox defense attorney takes the case of a playboy accused of attempted murder. TMC Sun. 7 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m.
Lion King, The +++ (1994, Animated) Voices of Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons. Young Simba, son of Mufasa, must fight his wicked Uncle Scar to be king after his father is killed. FREEFRM Sat. 9 p.m.
Lion King, The +++ (1994, Animated) Young Simba, son of Mufasa, must fight his wicked Uncle Scar to be king after his father is killed. DISN Wed. 7 p.m. Little Mermaid, The ++++ (1989, Animated) Voices of Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll. A mermaid who is fascinated with life on land, falls for a human prince. FREEFRM Wed. 8:05 p.m.
Looper +++ (2012, Sci-Fi) Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. A mob hit man realizes that his latest target is his older self, sent back in time. PARSHO Tue. 8 p.m.
Lost Boys, The +++ (1987, Horror) Jason Patric, Corey Haim. A woman (Dianne Wiest) and her sons (Jason Patric, Corey Haim) move to a town full of vampires. BBCA Sun. 8 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m.
Love Actually +++ (2003, Romance) Hugh Grant, Laura Linney. Various people (Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Colin Firth) deal with relationships in London. WE Thu. 4 p.m. M
Meet the Parents +++ (2000, Comedy) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller. A woman’s father (Robert De Niro) thinks her boyfriend (Ben Stiller) is unworthy. BRAVO Thu. 6 p.m., E! Fri. 5 p.m.
Moana +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson. A once-mighty demigod and a spirited teenager embark on an epic adventure across the ocean. DISN Mon. 7 p.m., FREEFRM Wed. 5:35 p.m., FX Fri. 6 p.m., Fri. 8:30 p.m., WLS WQAD WTVO Sun. 7:33 p.m.
Mr. Holland’s Opus +++ (1995, Drama) Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly. Life steers a passionate musician away from composing and toward a teaching career. BYUTV Thu. 9:45 p.m.
Mrs. Doubtfire +++ (1993, Children) Robin Williams, Sally Field. Estranged dad (Robin Williams) plays nanny to be with his kids. MTV Mon. 7 p.m., Mon. 10 p.m., Thu. 6 p.m.
Muppets Take Manhattan, The +++ (1984, Children) Voices of Jim Henson, Frank Oz. Kermit the Frog seeks backers for a Broadway show whose profits would allow him to marry Miss Piggy. BYUTV Thu. 4:11 p.m.
My Cousin Vinny +++ (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. A Brooklyn lawyer (Joe Pesci) defends his cousin (Ralph Macchio) in Alabama. PARMT Tue. 7 p.m.
Mystic Pizza +++ (1988, Romance) Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish. Teenage girls (Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish, Lili Taylor) come of age one summer in Mystic, Conn. TCM Mon. 9:15 p.m.
Neighbors +++ (2014, Comedy) Seth Rogen, Zac Efron. A young couple suffering from arrested development are forced to live next to a fraternity house.
VH1 Thu. 5:30 p.m.
Nocturnal Animals +++ (2016, Thriller) Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal. A writer (Jake Gyllenhaal) asks his ex-wife (Amy Adams) to read a manuscript of his dark new novel. MAX Tue. 9 p.m. O
Ocean’s Eleven +++ (2001, Comedy Drama) George Clooney, Matt Damon. A parolee (George Clooney) and his gang plan a big Las Vegas heist. SUNDANC Mon. 3:45 p.m., Mon. 9:30 p.m.
Ocean’s Twelve +++ (2004, Comedy Drama) George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Indebted criminals (George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon) plan an elaborate heist in Europe. AMC Sun. 11 p.m., SUNDANC Mon. 6:30 p.m.
Oliver! ++++ (1968, Musical) Ron Moody, Oliver Reed. Dickens’ orphan (Mark Lester) meets a scoundrel (Ron Moody) and a killer (Oliver Reed).
BYUTV Thu. 7:17 p.m.
Onward +++ (2020, Animated) Voices of Tom Holland, Chris Pratt. Two teenage elf brothers embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. DISN Sun. 7 p.m.
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Paddington +++ (2014, Children) Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins. A kindly family comes to the rescue of a Peruvian bear who became lost in a London train station. STZENC Thu. 4:22 p.m.
Pig +++ (2021, Drama) Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff. A truffle hunter who lives in the wild returns to Portland to find the person who stole his pig. PARSHO Tue. 10 p.m., Fri. 6:25 p.m.
Polar Express, The +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter. The conductor of a train to the North Pole guides a boy who questions the existence of Santa Claus. TBS Thu. 9:15 p.m.
Princess and the Frog, The +++ (2009, Animated)
Voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos. A young woman’s ]encounter with a royal amphibian leads to a adventure. FREEFRM Wed. 3:30 p.m.
RRaiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure)
Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) braves snakes and Nazis to find the biblical ark of the covenant. PARMT Wed. 7 p.m.
Ralph Breaks the Internet +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. Ralph and Vanellope embark on an adventure inside the internet to find a spare part for a game. FREEFRM Tue. 5:25 p.m.
Ratatouille +++ (2007, Animated) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. A French rat (Patton Oswalt) enjoys good food and longs to become a chef. FREEFRM Sat. 6:20 p.m.
Raya and the Last Dragon +++ (2021, Animated) Voices of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina. A lone warrior must track down the last dragon to save the world from ancient monsters. FREEFRM Sun. 10:30 p.m.
Risky Business +++ (1983, Comedy) Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay. A hooker (Rebecca De Mornay) helps turn a teen’s (Tom Cruise) home into a brothel. SUNDANC Sun. 5 p.m.
Rush Hour +++ (1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. A Hong Kong detective and a L.A.P.D. detective work together to find a diplomat’s missing daughter. BET Mon. 10 p.m.
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Seabiscuit +++ (2003, Drama) Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges. Three men (Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper) lead a racehorse to glory in the 1930s. PARSHO Thu. 3:10 p.m.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings +++ (2021, Action) Simu Liu, Awkwafina. Martial-arts master Shang-Chi gets drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. FX Thu. 4 p.m.
Shrek +++ (2001, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. A monster (Mike Myers) and a donkey (Eddie Murphy) make a deal with a mean lord. MAX Sat. 5:07 p.m., WGN Thu. 7 p.m.
Shrek 2 +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. A green ogre (Mike Myers) must meet his wife’s (Cameron Diaz) parents. WGN Sun. 6 p.m.
Sisu +++ (2022, Action) Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie. A vengeful Finnish prospector embarks on a bloody quest to retrieve his gold from Nazi soldiers. STZENC Mon. 5:25 p.m.
Skyfall +++ (2012, Action) Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. When M’s past comes back to haunt her, James Bond’s (Daniel Craig) loyalty is put to the test. BBCA Thu. 6 p.m., Thu. 11:30 p.m.
Split: With Alternate Ending +++ (2016, Thriller) James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy. A psychotic man who has 23 personalities holds three teenage girls captive in an underground cell. MAX Mon. 7:59 p.m. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The +++ (2015, Children) Voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke. SpongeBob and Plankton join forces against a pirate after the recipe for Krabby Patties is stolen. NICK Tue. 6:30 p.m.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens +++ (2015, Sci-Fi) Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill. Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. STZENC Thu. 8 p.m.
Tangled +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi. Long-haired Rapunzel strikes a deal with a charming bandit to help her escape from a prison tower. FREEFRM Sun. 8:20 p.m. Thousand and One, A +++ (2023, Drama) Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola. A woman and her son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity and stability in New York City. STARZ Mon. 10:30 p.m.
Top Five +++ (2014, Comedy) Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson. An encounter with a journalist forces an actor (Chris Rock) to confront his comedic past. TMC Mon. 10:15 p.m.
Toy Story 3 +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. When Andy leaves for college, Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toys wind up at a day-care center. FX Wed. 7 p.m.
Toy Story 4 +++ (2019, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. A toy road trip leads to an unexpected reunion between Woody and his long-lost friend Bo Peep. FX Wed. 9 p.m.
Tropic Thunder +++ (2008, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Jack Black. A pampered actor and his co-stars become part of a real war in a Southeast Asian jungle. TMC Sat. 7 p.m.
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Unforgiven ++++ (1992, Western) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman. An old gunslinger (Clint Eastwood) and others hunt bounty in Big Whiskey. PARSHO Tue. 3:15 p.m.
Urban Cowboy +++ (1980, Drama) John Travolta, Debra Winger. A Texan (John Travolta) falls for a honky-tonk cowgirl (Debra Winger). CMT Sun. 11 p.m.
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Very Bad Trip +++ (2009, Comedy) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms. After a wild stag party, three groomsmen must find their missing pal before his wedding. MAX Sun. 7 p.m. W
Wedding Crashers +++ (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. Partygoers (Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn) spend a wild weekend with a politician’s family. COMEDY Sat. 10 p.m. Witness +++ (1985, Crime Story) Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis. An eight-year-old Amish boy witnesses a drug-related murder in a Philadelphia train station. TMC Wed. 5:05 p.m.
Wizard of Oz, The ++++ (1939, Family) Judy Garland, Frank Morgan. A tornado whisks a Kansas farm girl (Judy Garland) to a magic land. TBSThu. 7 p.m., Fri. 4:45 p.m.
Wolf of Wall Street, The +++ (2013, Comedy Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill. New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort develops habits of excess and corruption. PARSHO Sun. 10 p.m., Fri. 10:35 p.m.
Wreck-It Ralph +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. After years of losing to his adversary, an arcade-game character decides that he wants to be a hero. FREEFRM Tue. 3:20 p.m.
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Yours, Mine and Ours +++ (1968, Comedy) Lucille Ball, Henry Fonda. Widow (Lucille Ball) with 8 kids meets widower (Henry Fonda) with 10. TCMThu. 8:45 p.m.
