BY JAY BOBBIN
Whoopi Goldberg
Q: I’m used to seeing Whoopi Goldberg as a co-host of “The View,” but didn’t she once have a comedy series?
A: A couple of them, in fact. The first was a weekly CBS version of the movie “Bagdad Cafe” that ran for two seasons (1990-91), teaming Goldberg with “All in the Family” veteran Jean Stapleton. They played very dissimilar people who operated a rundown combination of gas station, diner and motel in the Mojave Desert. Cleavon Little (“Blazing Saddles,” 1974) was also in the cast as the Goldberg character’s husband. Goldberg had much more of a creative say in her next try at a sitcom, as indicated by the show’s name ... “Whoopi.” It lasted a single season (2003-04) on NBC and had a certain thematic link to “Bagdad Cafe,” since Goldberg played a hotel operator, albeit one in Manhattan. The humor of the show often was topical, with politics and ethnicity among the subjects as Mavis Rae (Goldberg) dealt with her employees and guests. One episode reunited Goldberg with her fellow “Ghost” (1990) star Patrick Swayze, while another teamed her again with Eli Wallach, with whom she worked in the movie “The Associate” (1996).
Though they weren’t comedies, Goldberg also did ongoing duty on several other programs. She portrayed Guinan in a recurring role on the syndicated “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1987-94); she made an early attempt at a talk show with the syndicated “The Whoopi Goldberg Show” (1992-93), which ran for a half-hour on weeknights, as opposed to the usual hour-long length of such ventures; and she was the narrator of “The Con” (2020-22), an ABC series recounting true crimes and compiling interviews with people who were involved in the featured situations.
Kerry Washington stars in “The Six Triple Eight”
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Sunday
4 p.m. FDMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Kansas: AdventHealth 400.
Monday
9 a.m. FDMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Charlotte: Coca-Cola 600.
Tuesday
5 p.m. FDMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Charlotte: Coca-Cola 600.
Thursday
11 a.m. FDMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Charlotte: Coca-Cola 600.
Friday
8 a.m. FDMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Charlotte: Coca-Cola 600.
Saturday
9 a.m. FDMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Charlotte: Coca-Cola 600.
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BASKETBALL
Sunday
10 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup
The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
12 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
WLS WQAD WTVO Women’s College Basketball NC State at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (Live)
1 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball West Virginia at Temple. From the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. (Live)
2 p.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Greensboro Swarm at Westchester Knicks. From Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Superstars clash as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the New York Knicks in prime-time matchup
Get your popcorn ready, folks. It’s a star-studded NBA regular-season matchup as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks visit Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday, Dec. 19, at Target Center in Minneapolis, with all the action airing live on TNT. Last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference final for the second time in franchise history. This year, the Timberwolves have set their expectations even higher, with superstar Anthony Edwards already putting up incredible numbers to start the 2024-25 NBA campaign. At press time, Edwards averaged 28.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, while shooting a career-high true shooting percentage of 58.4 percent. Despite trading longtime Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns during the offseason, the team’s play has remained more or less the same. Now, they’ll be looking to improve on their 56 wins from last season.
Against the New York Knicks, the Timberwolves will need to continue their dominance on defense. Allowing 111 points per game this season, the Timberwolves were ranked among the league’s best, with Rudy Gobert’s presence on the boards remaining a key factor in their defensive line. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference third-place New York Knicks are coming off a strong four-game winning streak. Star point guard Jalen Brunson averaged 27.8 points and 9.5 assists during that stretch, including a dominant 138-122 victory over the Phoenix Suns, led by Brunson’s 36-point performance. At press time, the Knicks rank 10th in three-pointers made per game this season.
Full name: Anthony Edwards
Birthdate: Aug. 5, 2001 (23)
Birthplace: Atlanta
Height/weight:
6-4/225 pounds
Team(s): Minnesota Timberwolves (2020-present) Honors and achievements: 2x
Monday
11 a.m. 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.
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
Tuesday
11 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup
The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6 p.m. ESPN North Carolina vs. Florida. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Live)
ESPN2 Michigan State vs. Oakland. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (Live) 7:30 p.m. WLS WQAD WTVO NBA Cup, Championship: Teams TBA. Professional basketball action from the NBA. (Live)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Oklahoma vs. Michigan. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Live)
Wednesday
11 a.m. 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.
4 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
6 p.m. ESPN2 Memphis at Virginia. From John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. (Live)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Oklahoma vs. Michigan. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Live)
Thursday
12 p.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Basketball action of the NBA minor league.
2:30 p.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Basketball action of the NBA minor league.
6 p.m. TNT Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. (Live)
8:30 p.m. TNT New York Knicks at Minnesota Timberwolves. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
12 a.m. TNT Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.
1 a.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
Friday
12 p.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Basketball action of the NBA minor league. 2:30 p.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Basketball action of the NBA minor league.
6:30 p.m. NBATV Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers. From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. (Live)
7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ St. John’s at Providence. From Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. (Live)
2 a.m. NBATV Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers. From Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Saturday
10:30 a.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Basketball action of the NBA minor league.
11 a.m. ESPN Syracuse vs. Maryland. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Live) ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Duke at South Florida. From Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla. (Live) KLJB WFLD WYZZ Marquette at Xavier. From Cintas Center in Cincinnati. (Live) WGN SMU at Boston College. From the Conte Forum in Boston. (Live)
3:30 p.m.
ESPN Purdue vs. Auburn. From Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Ala. (Live)
4 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Women’s college basketball coverage.
4:30 p.m. NBATV NBA TV Marquee Matchup The best match-up of the week from around the Association.
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD Ohio State vs. Kentucky. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live)
7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Women’s College Basketball USC at Connecticut. Women’s college basketball coverage. (Live) NBATV New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans. From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. (Live)
2 a.m. NBATV New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans. From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
FOOTBALL
Sunday
12 p.m. KLJB WBBM WFLD WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD WYZZ NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)
3:25 p.m. KLJB WBBM WFLD WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. (Live)
7 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
7:15 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks. Lumen Field hosts a clash between playoff hopefuls as the Seahawks duel the Packers. Seattle is 3-4 at home after a 16-6 victory over Arizona in Week 12 snapped a four-game slide before the 12th man. Coby Bryant (SEA) notched a pick six in that win. (Live)
2 a.m. FDMW High School Football UIL: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. 2:30 a.m. NFLNET Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks. Lumen Field hosts a clash between playoff hopefuls as the Seahawks duel the Packers. Seattle is 3-4 at home after a 16-6 victory over Arizona in Week 12 snapped a four-game slide before the 12th man. Coby Bryant (SEA) notched a pick six in that win.
Monday
2 p.m. NFLNET Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks. Lumen Field hosts a clash between playoff hopefuls as the Seahawks duel the Packers. Seattle is 3-4 at home after a 16-6 victory over Arizona in Week 12 snapped a four-game slide before the 12th man. Coby Bryant (SEA) notched a pick six in that win.
7 p.m. WLS WQAD WTVO Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings aim to pile more heartache on the Bears as they end their yearly set. Chicago got a touchdown and field goal in the last 22 seconds to tie the game, but John Parker Romo’s field goal in overtime gave Minnesota a 30-27 victory in Week 12. (Live)
7:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
7:30 p.m. ESPN Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders try to halt a five-game series slide as the Falcons make their first trip to Sin City. Three of those decisions were by three scores or more, including Atlanta’s 43-6 home victory in 2020. Las Vegas has dropped three in a row at home. (Live)
NBA All-Star (2023, 2024), All-NBA Second Team (2024), SEC Rookie of the Year (2020), McDonald’s All-American (2019)
11:30 a.m. WBBMWHBFWHIOWMBD Mississippi State at Memphis. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (Live)
1 p.m. NBATV NBA G League Basketball Basketball action of the NBA minor league. WGN Louisville at Florida State. From the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla. (Live)
1:30 p.m. ESPN Wake Forest at Clemson. From Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. (Live)
2 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD UCLA vs. North Carolina. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live)
11 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. 11:30 p.m. NFLNET Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings aim to pile more heartache on the Bears as they end their yearly set. Chicago got a touchdown and field goal in the last 22 seconds to tie the game, but John Parker Romo’s field goal in overtime gave Minnesota a 30-27 victory in Week 12.
2:30 a.m. NFLNET Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders try to halt a five-game series slide as the Falcons make their first trip to Sin City. Three of those decisions were by three scores or more, including Atlanta’s 43-6 home victory in 2020. Las Vegas has dropped three in a row at home.
sports this week
3 a.m. ESPN Cricket Celebration Bowl: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
5 a.m. NFLNET Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings aim to pile more heartache on the Bears as they end their yearly set. Chicago got a touchdown and field goal in the last 22 seconds to tie the game, but John Parker Romo’s field goal in overtime gave Minnesota a 30-27 victory in Week 12.
Tuesday
2 p.m. NFLNET Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders try to halt a five-game series slide as the Falcons make their first trip to Sin City. Three of those decisions were by three scores or more, including Atlanta’s 43-6 home victory in 2020. Las Vegas has dropped three in a row at home.
7 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
8 p.m. ESPN Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: Teams TBA. From Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (Live)
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
3 a.m. ESPN Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: Teams TBA. From Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Wednesday
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. 4:30 p.m. ESPN Boca Raton Bowl: Teams TBA. From FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. (Live)
7 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL Conference 2A Division 2 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live) NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
8 p.m. ESPN LA Bowl: Teams TBA. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Live)
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
3 a.m. ESPN Boca Raton Bowl: Teams TBA. From FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla.
Thursday
1 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
6 p.m. ESPN2 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Teams TBA. From Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Live)
7 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL Conference 3A Division 1 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
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7:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
11:15 p.m. NFLNET Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
2 a.m. ESPN LA Bowl: Teams TBA. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
4 a.m. ESPN R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Teams TBA. From Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
5 a.m. NFLNET Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Friday
11 a.m. ESPN StaffDNA Cure Bowl: Teams TBA. From Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Live)
2 p.m. NFLNET Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
2:30 p.m. ESPN Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. UCF. The Knights bid for a third Gasparilla Bowl victory in five years as they face the Yellow Jackets in Tampa, Fla. Both teams are 6-6. UCF beat Georgia Tech 27-10 in 2022 behind quarterback John Rhys Plumlee’s 100 rushing yards and a touchdown.
7 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL
Conference 5A Division 2 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
ESPN Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football.
ESPN2 WLS WQAD WTVO CFP First Round: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
NFLNET Prime Visiion Alt Cast: Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
1 a.m. ESPN CFP First Round: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football.
2 a.m. FDMW High School Football UIL
Conference 5A Division 2 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football.
3 a.m. ESPN Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: Teams TBA. From Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
5 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
Saturday
11 a.m. FDMW High School Football UIL
Conference 5A Division 1 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
TBS TNT CFP First Round: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
WQAD WTVO FCS Division I Championship, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
12 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League. WEEK WMAQ WREX Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs. From Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Live)
1 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Division II Championship: Teams TBA. From McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas. (Live)
2:30 p.m. WQAD WTVO FCS Division I Championship, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
3 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL Conference 6A Division 2 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
TBS TNT CFP First Round: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
3:30 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens. From M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (Live)
NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
6:30 p.m. KWQC College Football Classic football games.
7 p.m. FDMW High School Football UIL Conference 6A Division 1 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. (Live)
ESPN Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football.
ESPN2 WLS WQAD WTVO CFP First Round: Teams TBA. All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
7:30 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
10:30 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
2 a.m. FDMW High School Football UIL Conference 6A Division 1 Championship: Teams TBA. Action from high school football. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
4 a.m. ESPN StaffDNA Cure Bowl: Teams TBA. From Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
5 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
GOLF
Sunday
1 p.m. WEEK WMAQ WREX PGA Tour Golf Grant Thornton Invitational, Final Round. From Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. (Live)
BY ALEX HENDRY
PWHL: Year Two
1) On Sept. 9, 2024, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) revealed the names and logos for all six franchises. Who enters the 2024-25 season as the defending league champions?
2) The PWHL’s Original Six franchises includes four cities that were also part of the NHL’s Original Six. Name all four matching locations.
3) Who was the inaugural recipient of the Billie Jean King MVP Award?
4) Taylor Heise was selected as the top pick at the 2023 PWHL Entry Draft — who was drafted 1st overall in 2024?
5) Which 4-time Olympic gold medal winner currently serves as the commissioner of the PWHL?
6) She led her team in goals with 11 during her rookie campaign — who was named the PWHL’s Rookie of the Year for the 2023-24 season?
7) Which venue hosted the record-setting attendance of 21,105 fans on April 20, 2024?
8) What PWHL franchise finished 1st overall in the 2023-24 regular season standings, only to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs?
9) The first goal scored in the PWHL occurred on Jan. 1, 2024, with a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle. Who made PWHL history as the league’s first goal scorer?
10) What is the name of the league trophy awarded to the PWHL championship winners?
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and Toronto
2) Boston, Montreal,
1) Minnesota Frost
Tuesday
5 p.m. TNT The Crypto.com Showdown: Rory/Scottie vs. Bryson/Brooks The golf match pits PGA Tour’s Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler against LIV’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. From Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. (Live)
6 p.m. TBS The Crypto.com Showdown: Rory/Scottie vs. Bryson/Brooks The golf match pits PGA Tour’s Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler against LIV’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. From Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. (Live)
Saturday
3 p.m. WEEK WMAQ WREX Golf PNC Championship, Day 1. From Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. (Live) HOCKEY
Wednesday
6 p.m. TNT Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (Live)
8:30 p.m. TNT Florida Panthers at Minnesota Wild. From the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. (Live)
Saturday
7 p.m. WPWR AHL Hockey Iowa Wild at Chicago Wolves. From Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (Live) RACKET SPORTS
Sunday
12 p.m. FDMW Pro Padel League The City’s Cup: 2024 Finals. From New York.
12 a.m. FDMW Pro Padel League The City’s Cup: 2024 Finals. From New York.
Monday
2 a.m. FDMW Pro Padel League The City’s Cup: 2024 Finals. From New York.
Wednesday
7 a.m. FDMW Pro Padel League The City’s Cup: 2024 Finals. From New York.
3 a.m. FDMW Pro Padel League The City’s Cup: 2024 Finals. From New York. SKIING
Sunday
3 p.m. WEEK WMAQ WREX FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Women’s Super G. Action from the top alpine skiing international circuit. SOCCER
Sunday
8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crystal Palace. From American Express Community Stadium in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England. (Live)
10:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester City vs. Manchester United. From Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
1 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Chelsea vs. Brentford. From Stamford Bridge in London. (Live)
Monday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer AFC Bournemouth vs. West Ham United. From Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
7 p.m. ESPN2 Men’s College Soccer NCAA Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. From WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. (Live)
Friday
1:25 p.m. ESPN2 Bundesliga Soccer Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig. From Allianz Arena in Munich. (Live)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Manchester City. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest. From Gtech Community Stadium in London. (Live) 11:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal. From Selhurst Park in London. (Live)
New York
Natalie Spooner
Sarah Fillier (New York)
Jayna Hefford
Grace Zumwinkle
Bell Centre -(Mon treal) 8) Toronto Scepters 9) Ella Shelton 10) The Walter Cup
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Jim Carrey.
To Have and To Holiday ('24)Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close, Madeleine Arthur. < Private Princess Christmas ('24)Derek Klena, Erica Durance, Ali Skovbye. < The Christmas Quest ('24) Kristoffer Polaha, Einar Haraldsson, Lacey Chabert. < The Santa Class ('24)
PARSHO (7:45) <+++ Seabiscuit ('03) Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Tobey Maguire. (:15) <++ Life ('17)Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal. <+++ 3:10 to Yuma ('07) Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Russell Crowe. (:05) <++++ There Will Be Blood ('07)Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel Day-Lewis. (:45) <+++ Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol ('11)
STZENC (6:35) < Avengers: Age of Ultron < Robin Hood of t (:55) <+ Border Badmen ('45) (P) (:50) < House of 9 ('05)Kelly Brook, Dennis Hopper. (:25) < Undercover Brother 2 ('19) Michael Jai White. (:50) <+++ Hot Fuzz ('07) Nick Frost,Jim Broadbent, Simon Pegg. (:55) <+++ The Blackening ('22) Antoinette Robertson. (:35) < Avenger 109 139 247 TBS Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends <++ Office Christmas Party ('16) (:45) Grinch (:15) Grinch (:45) <++ Office Christmas Party ('16) Jason Bateman. Big Bang Big Bang
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Day: The Last Resort "Built to Last?"
Day: The Last Resort "The Last
Eisenberg, Riley Keough.
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Carmen Ejogo, Ethan Hawke. (:40)
The Lovely Bones ('09)Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon,
cover story
BY DANA SIMPSON
Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian in “The Six Triple Eight”
Michael C. Hall narrates this “Dexter” prequel, which joins the murderous vigilante at the beginning of his career, working as an intern at the Miami-Metro Police Department. In his youth, young Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson) begins experiencing strong, dark urges when his father (Christian Slater) faces a health scare, changing his life forever. “Dexter: Original Sin” makes its debut this Sunday, Dec. 15, on Showtime, with a first look available at youtube. com/watch?v=f_Q936R8Hwk
Women at war: Tyler Perry war epic boosts morale on Netflix
For some in our day and age, low morale could stem from something like a personal loss, a change in one’s financial or medical situation, or a global pandemic. For others, like those in Netflix’s newest drama, low morale is a pandemic in and of itself.
In the war epic “The Six Triple Eight,” premiering Friday, Dec. 20, on Netflix, multihyphenate filmmaker Tyler Perry (“Zatima”) joins forces with actress and entrepreneur Kerry Washington (“Scandal”) to tell the remarkable story of a group of women who dedicated themselves to boosting soldier morale during World War II. Tasked with a daunting and perilous duty, members of the Black women’s U.S. Army battalion, known collectively as the 6888th, risked their lives to deliver a backlog of undelivered mail to American soldiers on the front lines.
Billed by Netflix as “the inspiring story of World War II’s only Women’s Army Corps Unit of color,” “The Six Triple Eight” is a period drama which focuses on “the quiet heroism of everyday individuals.” Nearing the end of the war, soldier morale was at an alltime low as battles dragged on all over Europe and several supporting efforts continued on the home front. Due to the massive loss of life and increasingly dangerous conditions abroad, much of the United States’ outgoing mail — which largely consisted of messages of hope and important news from loved ones — failed to reach its intended recipients overseas.
Aware of the ever-growing backlog, philanthropist, educator and human rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune (portrayed by Oprah Winfrey, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” 2017) approached then-first lady Eleanor Roosevelt (played by Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, “Dead Man Walking,” 1996) to discuss the creation of a military unit to address the nearly 17 million pieces of mail for delivery, some of which dated back as far as three years.
This two-hour special delivers some festive fun to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, as Little Big Town takes to the stage and performs some Christmas classics and brand-new songs, alongside guests like Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck. Celebrate the holiday season with “Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry,” airing Monday, Dec. 16, on NBC. To learn more about the event, visit nbc.com/nbc-insider/ little-big-town-christmas-at-the-opry-details
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Thus, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, or Six Triple Eight, was born, and Maj. Charity Adams (Washington) was assigned as its strong and capable leader.
The idea for “The Six Triple Eight” came to writer/director Perry as something he felt called to after having been approached by producer Nicole Avant (“Wag the Dog,” 1997), who wished to film a movie based on a Kevin Hymel article in WWII History Magazine.
The article, titled “WAC Corporal Lena Derriecott and the 6888th Central Postal Battalion,” was an interview with battalion member Lena Derriecott King, whom Perry met later, in preparation for the film. Ninety-nine years old at the time, Derriecott King told Perry “that her decision to enlist was spurred by the death of her friend, a Jewish man named Abram David, on his first combat mission for the U.S. Army Air Forces” (per Backstage).
“She got really emotional, saying to me that he had died within a few weeks of being in the war,” Perry said to the Backstage interviewer.
“And to see her emotion after 70-plus years, I thought, ‘Wow!’”
Derriecott King died peacefully this past January, at the age of 100, but her memory lives on through the power of film. Portrayed onscreen by “Sistas” and “If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018) actress Ebony Obsidian, the late corporal is honored alongside 854 of her fellow servicewomen of color for delivering millions of pieces of mail in less than three months, which was half the allotted time for the unit’s mission. And if you are among those who have yet to learn of the 6888th Battalion, you are not alone — Perry, too, was taken aback by the incredible story when Avant first brought it his way.
“I was quite embarrassed to not know that bit of history,” Perry shared via Backstage.
“The very thought of that immediately piqued my interest, but it also [made me] pretty frustrated that these women’s stories had been ignored for all of these years.”
Here comes the countdown to end all countdowns: New Years Eve. To commemorate the end of 2024 – and the end of the season – chefs Damaris Phillips, Eric Adjepong and Brooke Williamson make a resolution to beat Bobby Flay, each bringing their own spice to the Season 3 finale of “Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown,” airing this Tuesday, Dec. 17, on Food Network. To go alongside your holiday feasts, enjoy some of Flay’s favorite cocktails, with recipes found at foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/photos/ bobby-flays-holiday-drinks
Rachael Ray’s Holidays
A&E 9 a.m.
Keep your winter meals warm and hearty, with a brand-new episode airing of this holiday loving cooking show. This week, TV personality Rachael Ray shows how to make a lasagne with layers of cime di rapa, ricotta and ragu sauce with sweet sausage.
Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night WGN 6 p.m.
This unique dramatic and musical experience tells the story of Jesus’ birth through the eyes of his parents Mary (Sara Anne) and Joseph (Raj Bond) as they travel to Bethlehem. Features an exclusive performance from Andrea and Matteo Bocelli.
Yellowstone PARMT 7 p.m.
This season has been a roller coaster well before Gov. John Dutton (Kevin Costner) met his untimely demise at the hands of adopted son Jamie (Wes Bentley) and Sarah (Dawn Olivieri). This series finale will hope to answer all lingering questions.
The Simpsons
KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7:30 p.m.
After decades of being at each other’s necks, Homer tries to repair his relationship with Marge’s sisters Patty and Selma with some help from Krusty’s aunt following a fight in an escape room. Will these embattled in-laws finally see eye-to-eye?
An Evening With Dua Lipa WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7:30 p.m.
With her latest album, “Radical Optimism,” hitting all the right notes, Grammy winner Dua Lipa is ready to celebrate the holidays with new songs, her greatest hits and a duet with Elton John in this new concert special from London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Dexter: Original Sin PARSHO 9 p.m.
Meet a young Dexter Morgan (Patrick Gibson) in the series premiere of this prequel to the hit series “Dexter.” Young Dexter’s urges come to the surface as his father (Christian Slater) faces a health scare. Michael C. Hall narrates.
Dua Lipa performs in “An Evening With Dua Lipa”
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What Lies Beneath Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford.
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Holiday Baking Championship FOOD 7 p.m.
Jesse Palmer asks the final bakers to create faux candy desserts, eggnog desserts and gingerbread house cakes for judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman and Nancy Fuller. In the end, only one baker will be named Holiday Baking Champion and take home $25,000!
Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7 p.m.
This two-hour special brings the holidays to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry as Little Big Town performs Christmas classics and brand-new songs with guests Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck.
NFL Football WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
The NFC North has been tough from the beginning of the season, and the Minnesota Vikings have been solid throughout behind quarterback Sam Darnold. Can Bears quarterback Caleb Williams score the upset as Chicago visits U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis?
Midas
STARZ 7:30 p.m.
After dropping out of college, Ricky Pryce (Laquan Copeland) lies his way to a job at a high-profile insurance company and recruits his best friends to help him steal thousands. Instead, they uncover a much darker scheme taking place.
NCIS: Origins
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 9 p.m.
This will be a holiday he’d likely rather forget as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) faces his first holiday season without his wife and daughter. Memories reveal how his tragic circumstances led him to his first day on the job at NCIS.
American Masters WTTW WTVP 9 p.m.
This documentary on country, pop, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll star Brenda Lee examines her early fame and life of poverty and how her work impacted other artists. With her hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” she is still a force on the charts today.
Kyle Schmid stars in “NCIS: Origins”
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Enough ('02) Billy Campbell, Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Lopez.A woman takes her daughter and flees her abusive husband.
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Ryan Murphy, Michael Maliakel, Lesley Nicol and Mack Wilberg in “Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir”
LEGO Masters
KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Host Will Arnett brings together celebrity guests
Sophia Bush, Holly Robinson Peete, Lil Rel Howery and Eric McCormack with past champions for part two of this holiday brick building challenge. Judges Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard name the winners.
Joy — Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir WTTW WTVP 7 p.m.
It’s a cast of more than 500 as Broadway star Michael Maliakel and British actress Lesley Nicol join the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra, along with actors and dancers, at Temple Square in Salt Lake City for a night of classic holiday songs.
Night Court
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7:30 p.m.
As the Rockefeller Christmas Tree sparkles and busy shoppers head store to store, Abby’s (Melissa Rauch) own holiday plans come to a halt, when a murder mystery causes chaos in the courthouse. Meanwhile, Gurgs (Lacretta) works on etiquette.
Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown FOOD 8 p.m.
It’s only the most wonderful time of the year if someone can take down Bobby Flay. Chefs Damaris Phillips, Eric Adjepong and Brooke Williamson have their holiday wishes squarely on a Flay defeat, while Jeff Mauro adds a dash of spice to the holiday.
The Curse of Oak Island HISTORY 8 p.m.
Optimism continues to grow when the team discovers more wood deep in the Money Pit where technology has implied there could be an offset chamber. This new information has brothers Rick and Marty Lagina more convinced than ever that they’re close.
Extreme Road Ragers A&E 9 p.m.
Make sure to check your blind spots. An all-new episode of this road rage-induced series delves into stories from Akilah and Matt, two people who have been called some of the country’s worst drivers. Family, friends and experts share their insight.
The STREAM Scene
“Beast Games” -
Season 1 (Dec. 19)
From the mind of social media sensation and entrepreneur MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking competition series. A staggering 1,000 players compete in nail-biting, physical, mental and social challenges for a chance to win a whopping $5 million cash prize. Week by week, players use their strength and wit to stay in the game, with the hope of being the ultimate prize winner.
“Law & Order” - Seasons 1-20 (Dec. 16)
In Dick Wolf’s legendary procedural, detectives and prosecutors work to convict criminals. On air since 1990, the series takes stories ripped from the headlines and chronicles the investigations that go into some complex cases. Series regulars include Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Steven Hill, Leslie Hendrix and Anthony Anderson.
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“Ronny Chieng: Love To Hate It” (Dec. 17)
Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ronny Chieng returns with his third Net ix standup special. Filmed over a ve night sold-out run in Honolulu at the historic Hawai’i eatre, this extremely personal special hilariously unpacks the indignities of the IVF process, the pitfalls of being a man on the internet, American politics and the place of the older generation in today’s world.
celebrity update Vivica A. Fox
BY ADAM THOMLISON
“ e Simpsons” - O C’mon
All Ye Faithful (Dec. 17)
Exclusive to Disney+, this two-part Christmas special sees the Simpson family, along with their fellow Spring eld residents, search for some holiday cheer. Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner, Harry Shearer, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Pamela Hayden and Tress MacNeille voice star.
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Q: I just saw Vivica A. Fox from “Soul Food” in a new Christmas movie and she was great! Has she done others? Does she plan to do more?
A: If you love the mere idea of NAACP Image Award-winning star Vivica A. Fox doing a Christmas movie, I have great news for you.
Fox established herself first as a soap star (“Generations”; “Young and the Restless”) and later as an acclaimed film star (“Independence Day,” 1996; “Soul Food,” 1997).
But in more recent years, she’s made a firm claim on being the face of holiday TV.
She dove into the genre headfirst, with a pair of holiday movies: “A Royal Family Holiday” and “Royal Family Christmas,” which aired weeks apart on TV One in 2015.
She’s done at least one every year since. Her output peaked at three in 2022: “A Cozy Christmas Inn,” “Dognapped: Hound for the Holidays” and “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol.”
And so we can guess that she’s going to do more, though nothing has been announced yet. To be fair, it’s still a little early, and these movies tend to come together pretty quickly.
The fact that they’re quick to make helps explain why Fox has been able to do so many in just a few years. But it’s also because there is an ever-growing demand for them. It seems like every cable channel — and now streaming service — is producing its own Christmas programming. For example, all three of Fox’s 2022 movies aired on different channels (Hallmark, Ion and VH1, respectively).
For Peace of Mind
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21. Pickling need
23. Pontiacs of yore
27. ___ Swanson (“Parks & Rec” character)
28. Knot-tying words
29. High school mil. group
31. Widely known 33. Curve
36. Oviedo stew
37. Setting for “Gilmore Girls”
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43. Risk a perjury rap
44. Composer Bartok
45. Some health warnings: Abbr.
46. Chi. railroads
47. 2011 Viola Davis film, with “The”
48. Old possessive
49. Empire St. paper since 1851
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1. Brody of “The O.C.”
2. Jewel
3. 1960s Roger Moore TV series
4. “I Got a Name” singer Jim
5. Light whiff
6. One way to learn someone’s name
7. Render powerless?
8. Soup vegetables
9. 2022 Cate Blanchett film
10. Mork’s planet
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22. Friend of Owl and Rabbit
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25. Dedicated work
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31. Dentist’s suggestion
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34. Seance sound
35. Moved stealthily
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38. Brownie accessory
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“Dunk the Halls” (Disney+ — Dec. 25, Special Premiere)
Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up to present the first real-time animated NBA game using Sony’s Beyond Sports technology. Streaming on Christmas Day, the special sees the New York Knicks — led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns — host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul at a virtual Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. As the real-life game plays out, iconic Disney Characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, plus Santa Claus and Elves from “Prep and Landing,” provide addition entertainment.
“Christmas Gameday” (Netflix — Dec. 25, Special Premiere)
Fill the holiday season with excitement when Netflix hosts the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games: the Super Bowl LVII-winning Chiefs face the Steelers at 1 pm ET; then at 4:30 pm ET, the Ravens take on the Texans. Plus, fans will be treated to the highlyanticipated halftime show during the RavensTexans game, featuring a dazzling set from global superstar Beyoncé.
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Survivor WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 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.
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024
WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
Warm the cocoa, it’s the gift that keeps on giving as musical artists Katy Perry, Shaboozey, NCT Dream, Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Gracie Abrams and others take the stage during this holiday special.
Saturday Night Live
KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 8 p.m.
Nothing says the holidays like some Schweddy Balls. This special highlights classic holiday skits from past episodes of “SNL.” From Adam Sandler’s “The Hanukkah Song” to Steve Martin’s “Holiday Wish,” the laughs are wrapped and nonreturnable.
Inside the NFL
WGN 8 p.m. NFLNET 11 p.m.
This Emmy-winning series returns for another week, breaking down the latest from the NFL as panelists Ryan Clark, Chad Johnson, Chris Long and Bill Belichick offer in-depth analysis and share highlights from the field, player interviews and more.
The Floor KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
It can be hard to focus when host Rob Lowe smiles his pearly whites in your general direction. 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.
Fugitives Caught on Tape A&E 9:30 p.m.
Technology has made a life of crime so much more challenging. In this season finale, police officers use every option at their disposal, including body, dash, security, traffic, doorbell and smartphone cameras, to catch criminals trying to make an escape.
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750 318 545 PARSHO (4:30) <+++ Flight ('12) Don Cheadle, Denzel Washington. (P) <+++ 3:10 to Yuma ('07) Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Russell Crowe.A rancher escorts a prisoner on his way to stand trial. (:05) <+++ The Hateful Eight ('15) Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Samuel L. Jackson. While seeking shelter from a blizzard, bount y hunters, a prisoner and a sheriff meet four strangers.
630 340 535 STZENC (:05) <+ Flatliner s ('17) Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Diego Luna. Medical student s experiment with near-death exper ences <++ Retribution ('23)Noma Dumezweni, Lilly Aspell, Liam Neeson. (:35) <++ Escape Room: Tournament of Champions ('21) Logan Miller, Indya Moore, Taylor Russell. (:05) <++ Nothing Like the Holidays ('08) John Leguizamo. 109 139 247 TBS
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Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Maya Rudolph and Bowen Yang in “Saturday Night Live”
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Into the Blue ('05) Jessica Alba, Scott Caan, Paul Walker.
Taniya Nayak and Carter Oosterhouse in “The Great Christmas Light Fight”
Six Schizophrenic Brothers TLC 7 p.m.
In the premiere of this four-episode documentary, Don and Mimi Galvin thought they were raising the perfect family. But when their oldest son, Donald, begins to act out, bullying his siblings and performing unexplainable rituals, it’s a sad beginning.
The Great Christmas Light Fight WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
The fur-lined gloves are off as the Wright, Mach, Artz, MacGregor, Blasko, Slankard, Buchanan and Clinkscales families put their holiday decorations to the ultimate test in hopes of winning bragging rights and a whopping $50,000 in this season finale.
Christmas Cookie Challenge FOOD 8 p.m.
The nation’s top cookie artisans celebrate the magic of the North Pole as they showcase their decorating talents in a festive showdown. When the glitter settles, judges Eddie Jackson and Ree Drummond award one Holiday Cookie Master with a $10,000 prize!
Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 8 p.m.
Comedian Nate Bargatze gets wrapped up in the holiday spirit with his own Christmas special. Using his blend of deadpan stand-up comedy, along with pre-recorded comedy shorts, sketches and musical performances, it’s a humorous holiday in Nashville.
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 9 p.m.
What’s the opposite of a weekend in New England? Christmas in Las Vegas! Legendary entertainer Barry Manilow and his band set the holidays to music with classic seasonal favorites from their residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Interrogation Raw A&E 9 p.m.
Marriage makes for some strange bedfellows. In this episode, investigators come across a husband and a hitman as they try to unravel a heinous crime. Through the use of interrogation videos of the accused, as well as informants, the process plays out.
Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, Susan Sarandon.
Goodman, Brie Larson, Mark Wahlberg.
('96) Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Mark Wahlberg.
National Christmas Tree Lighting
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7 p.m.
From the Ellipse in President’s Park, President Joe Biden flips the switch to light the National Christmas Tree during this special broadcast of an American tradition. An all-star lineup of musical acts joins the President in the celebration.
Cold Case Files
A&E 8 p.m.
Susan Schwarz was just 22 years old when she was found shot to death in her apartment in 1979. Police suspected attempted robbery, but the case went cold for 32 years until a tip from a prisoner broke the case open and led investigators to the killer.
Guy’s All-American Road Trip FOOD 8 p.m.
The Fieri family and their friends, including Antonia Lofaso, are on road trip from South Dakota to Wyoming. Their epic trip starts with an indigenous feast, real deal ramen and a trip to a freeze-dried food factory that becomes a campground showdown.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 8 p.m.
Singer Josh Groban celebrates the holidays with a family point of view when he welcomes guests James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War and Treaty to perform. The Christmas magic continues with a family adopting a child live on-air.
Children Ruin Everything WGN 8 p.m.
Two new episodes air back-to-back. First, James (Aaron Abrams) is taken to task by Mr. Dongall (Colin Mochrie) after Felix (Logan Nicholson) defaces school property. Then, Astrid (Meaghan Rath) realizes how hard she was on her mother (Veena Sood).
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo HISTORY 9:05 p.m.
Actor Danny Trejo’s examination of all the fascinating stories surrounding hidden artifacts and lost civilizations has him uncover secret chambers throughout the world, be it hidden tunnels, secret caves or undiscovered burial sites.
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750 318 545 PARSHO (4:35) <+++ The Matrix ('99) Keanu Reeves. (P) Dexter: Original Sin "And in the beginning..." The Agency "Quarterback Blitz" <+++ The Wolf of Wall Street ('13) Jonah Hill, Margot
The National Christmas Tree, located in The Ellipse
Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Mia Goth. Trapped at home, Pearl gets revenge on her mother.
('83) Danny Pintauro, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Dee Wallace.
Dune: Prophecy (:10) Hard Knocks (:10) Nature of the Crime (:45) <+++ Pretty Woman ('90) Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy, Richard Gere. (:50) Get Millie Black (:35) <++
Huntsman: Winter's
Kingsman: The Secret Service ('14) Colin Firth.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle ('17) Julianne Moore, Colin Firth. <+++ John Wick ('14) 750 318 545 PARSHO (7:00) < Risky Bu (:40) <++ Mission: Impossibl e ('96) Jon Voight, Henry Czerny, Tom Cruise.
Renner, Simon Pegg, Tom Cruise. Dexter: Sin "And in the beginning..."
630 340 535 STZENC (:55) < Man of Tai Ch i ('13) Keanu Reeves, Tiger Hu Chen. (:40) <+ Land of the Lost ('09) Anna Friel, Danny McBride, Will Ferrell. (:25) <+++ Public Enemies ('09)Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Johnny Depp (:50) <+++ Captain America: The Winter Soldier ('14) Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans. (:10) <++ All Is Bright ('13) Paul Giamatti, Sally Hawkins, P aul Rudd.
trivia quiz
BY STAFF WRITERS
Eats, feasts and treats
Questions:
1) In “Home Alone” (1990), what is Kevin’s favorite kind of pizza?
2) In “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946), what topping does a young George encourage Mary to add to her chocolate sundae?
3) What did Ralphie’s decoder ring tell him to drink in “A Christmas Story” (1983)?
4) He took the Who-pudding! He took the roast beast! What other “icebox” item did the Grinch take in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
5) Don’t feed mogwai after midnight — what late-night snack did Billy serve up in “Gremlins” (1984)?
6) In the movie “Elf” (2003), what kind of “sauce” does Buddy add to his spaghetti?
7) Aside from her cat, what did Aunt Bethany bring as a gift in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)?
8) Which snack was Sgt. Powell (Reginald VelJohnson) buying for his pregnant wife in “Die Hard” (1988)?
9) In “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992), what feast does Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) offer to Bob Cratchit (Kermit) on Christmas morning?
10) “Put that cookie down! Now!” What holidaythemed movie is this line from?
“Blended Christmas” (BET+ — Dec. 25, Movie Premiere)
After a freak accident, a new bride cancels her tropical Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband’s ex-wife and kids with a little help from a holiday angel. Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll and Victoria Rowell star.
“Squid Game” - Season 2 (Netflix — Dec. 26, Season Premiere)
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae), Gi-hun, gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 456 billion won.
Macaulay Culkin in “Home Alone”
Peter Van Sant from “48 Hours”
Little Women TCM 1 p.m.
Based on the eponymous book by Louisa May Alcott, this 1949 iteration of the beloved coming-of-age story stars Elizabeth Taylor, June Allyson, Margaret O’Brien and Janet Leigh as the March sisters, who forge an unbreakable bond during the Civil War.
Happy Howlidays HALL 7 p.m.
Jessica Lowndes stars opposite of “Finding Mr. Christmas” winner in this dog-filled film, which sees webpage editor Mia (Lowndes) form meaningful connections with a dog shelter owner, his ailing canine companion and a stray dog during the holidays.
Love and Marriage: Huntsville OWN 7 p.m.
The power couples are spelling drama with a capital D as they attempt and fail at mixing business with pleasure. While the Comeback Group really needs to focus on business, at least one of them is happy to put things at risk by stirring the pot.
The Waltons’ Homecoming WGN 7 p.m.
This 2021 remake of the TV movie that launched the long-running drama series “The Waltons” takes place on Christmas Eve in 1933 as a winter storm barrels to town, placing Christmas at risk as patriarch John Walton Sr. (Ben Lawson) struggles to get home.
Ghost Adventures: House Calls TRAV 8 p.m.
Zak Bagans and his “Ghost Adventures” team finds terror in Cordova, Tenn., as a family is gripped in a paranormal mystery. But as night falls, the visit takes a chilling turn as the home’s terrifying past seems to come alive before everyone’s eyes.
48 Hours
No matter the story — be it a shocking criminal case or salacious real-life scandal — viewers turn to the investigative reporting of Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and the rest of the CBS News crew to give them the answers in this latest episode.
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Philly "The Cree per Killer" (N) Snapped "Kristen Westfall" Philly "Darkness In Kensington" Philly Homicide "The Cree per Killer" 141 241 241 PARMT (4:30) <+++ John Wick ('14) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 2 ('17) Common, Laurence Fishburne, Keanu Reeves. <+++ John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum ('19) Halle Berry,Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves
750 318 545 PARSHO <+++ Braveheart ('95) Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan ,Mel Gibson. A Scotsman (Mel Gibson) leads a revolt against the English king (Patrick McGoohan). (P) Dexter: Original Sin "And in the beginning..." <++++ Saving Private Ryan ('98) Edward Burns,Tom Sizemore, Tom Hanks. U.S. troops look for a missing comrade during World War II.
630 340 535 STZENC <++ Jurassic World Dominion: Extended Editio n ('22) Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Chris Pratt. (:45) <+ Land of the Lost ('09) Anna Friel, Danny McBride, Will Ferrell.A time-space vortex sucks three people int o another reality. <++ The Dilemma ('11) Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly, Vince Vaughn.
109 139 247 TBS (3:00) Football (N) College (N) <+++ Black Panther ('18) Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o,Chadwick Boseman. <+++ Lethal Weapon ('87) Danny Glover, Gary Busey,Mel Gibson.
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Hard Eight ('96) John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Philip Baker Hall. (:50) <+++ Flags of Our Fathers ('06)Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach, Ryan Phillippe.
Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis.
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3:10 to Yuma +++ (2007, Western) Russell Crowe, Christian Bale. A rancher (Christian Bale) escorts a captive outlaw (Russell Crowe) to catch a train to stand trial. PARSHOWed. 7 p.m.
45 Years +++ (2015, Drama) Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay. As their 45th wedding anniversary approaches, a woman learns that her husband was once engaged. TMCMon. 7 p.m. A
Aftersun +++ (2022, Drama) Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio. A girl and her loving, idealistic father take a final trip together at a resort. TMCWed. 3:10 p.m.
Amélie +++ (2001, Romance) Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz. A woman (Audrey Tautou) tries to enrich the lives of those around her. HBOFri. 10:45 p.m.
American Beauty ++++ (1999, Comedy Drama) Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening. A man’s (Kevin Spacey) midlife crisis includes a crush on a teen. TMC Wed. 11:30 p.m.
Animal House +++ (1978, Comedy) John Belushi, Kevin Bacon. Bluto (John Belushi), Otter and the Deltas run wild at 1962 Faber College. IFCSat. 5 p.m. Arthur Christmas +++ (2011, Animated) Voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie. Santa’s youngest son (James McAvoy) undertakes an urgent Christmas mission. FREEFRMFri. 11 p.m.
Auntie Mame +++ (1958, Comedy) Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker. A bohemian socialite (Rosalind Russell) inspires her nephew to love life. TCMMon. 7 p.m.
Avengers, The +++ (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Superheroes join forces to save the world from an unexpected enemy. FXWed. 10 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. STZENCSun. 5:35 p.m.
BBigger Splash, A +++ (2015, Thriller) Ralph Fiennes, Dakota Johnson. An old flame (Ralph Fiennes) interrupts a rock star’s (Tilda Swinton) vacation on a Sicilian island. HBOSat. 10:27 p.m. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) +++ (2020, Action) Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez. Harley Quinn, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya battle Gotham crime boss Black Mask. HBOMon. 3:02 p.m.
Black Panther +++ (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan. Black Panther must save his nation and the rest of the world from a powerful old enemy. TBSSat. 7 p.m.
Blackening, The +++ (2022, Comedy) Antoinette Robertson, Sinqua Walls. Old friends reunite for a weekend getaway, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer. STZENCSun. 3:55 p.m. Blockers +++ (2018, Comedy) Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz. Three parents try to prevent their respective daughters from losing their virginity on prom night. USA Fri. 9 p.m., Sat. 6:30 p.m. Bros +++ (2022, Romance) Billy Eichner, Luke MacFarlane. Sparks fly between two commitment-phobic men as they embark on something resembling a relationship. STARZTue. 9:45 p.m.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier +++ (2014, Action) Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. Captain America, the Black Widow and the Falcon face an unexpected enemy. STZENCFri. 5:41 p.m. Christmas Story, A ++++ (1983, Children) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. A boy (Peter Billingsley) tries to convince his parents to get him a BB gun. TNT Mon. 6:45 p.m., Mon. 11 p.m.
Coco: Sing-Along +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal. A boy embarks on a journey through the colorful Land of the Dead to discover his family’s history. DISNWed. 7 p.m. Confess, Fletch +++ (2022, Comedy) Jon Hamm, Kyle MacLachlan. Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder while investigating a case of stolen paintings. PARSHOThu. 4 p.m.
Crimson Peak +++ (2015, Horror) Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain. A new bride investigates ghostly visions at a remote gothic mansion that holds dark secrets. MAXSun. 9:25 p.m. Cujo +++ (1983, Horror) Dee Wallace, Danny Pintauro. A huge rabid dog traps a mother (Dee
Wallace) and boy (Danny Pintauro) in a Pinto. TMC
Fri. 10:30 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. TMCWed. 7 p.m.
DDawn of the Dead +++ (2004, Horror) Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames. Milwaukee residents (Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber) fight zombies in a mall. STZENCThu. 11:09 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m.
Dead Zone, The +++ (1983, Thriller) Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams. Man (Christopher Walken) comes out of coma able to see people’s futures. TMC Thu. 5:15 p.m.
Die Hard With a Vengeance +++ (1995, Action)
Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons. McClane (Bruce Willis), shopkeeper (Samuel L. Jackson) seek terrorist bomber (Jeremy Irons). TNTSat. 9 p.m.
District 9 +++ (2009, Sci-Fi) Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope. South Africa assigns a restricted area for extraterrestrial refugees. MAXFri. 11:49 p.m.
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Dreamgirls +++ (2006, Musical) Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé. After a manager gives them a shot at stardom, three singers learn about the high cost of fame. BETSun. 5:30 p.m.
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Eight Below +++ (2006, Children) Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood. Expedition members (Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood) must leave their sled dogs behind in Antarctica. BYUTVSun. 4 p.m.
Elf +++ (2003, Children) Will Ferrell, James Caan. A man (Will Ferrell) leaves Santa’s workshop to search for his family. AMCMon. 7 p.m., Tue. 5 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m., Thu. 9 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m., Sat. 10:15 p.m.
Encanto: Sing-Along +++ (2021, Animated)
Voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero. A Colombian girl must save an enchanted place that blesses children in her family with unique gifts. DISN Tue. 7 p.m.
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Fabelmans, The +++ (2022, Drama) Michelle Williams, Paul Dano. Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with filmmaking after watching “The Greatest #
Show on Earth.” STARZSun. 4:25 p.m., Fri. 3:25
p.m.
Fighter, The +++ (2010, Drama) Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale. Two brothers (Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale) reunite to train for a historic boxing match.
MAXTue. 9:55 p.m.
First Blood +++ (1982, Action) Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) takes on sheriff (Brian Dennehy) and National Guard.
SUNDANCSat. 6 p.m., Sat. 10 p.m.
Fitzwilly +++ (1967, Comedy) Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Feldon. Old woman’s (Edith Evans) butler (Dick Van Dyke) leads servants in larceny in her behalf.
TCMSat. 5 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. TMCSun. 7 p.m., Sat. 10:50
p.m.
Flight +++ (2012, Drama) Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle. Troubling questions arise after a veteran pilot makes a miracle landing after a mid-air catastrophe. PARSHOWed. 4:30 p.m.
Friends With Benefits +++ (2011, Romance) Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis. Complications unfold when
two friends add sex to their relationship. TBSSun. 11:45 p.m.
Frost/Nixon +++ (2008, History) Frank Langella, Michael Sheen. David Frost holds a historic interview with Richard Nixon three years after Watergate. HBO Mon. 4:55 p.m.
Frozen River +++ (2008, Drama) Melissa Leo, Misty Upham. A financially strapped mother joins a Mohawk woman to smuggle immigrants into the U.S. TMCMon. 5:15 p.m.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga +++ (2024, Action) Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth. Young Furiosa finds herself caught in the crossfire of two tyrannical warlords in the Wasteland. HBOThu. 7 p.m.
GGeorge Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey +++ (1984, Documentary) George Stevens Jr. chronicles his father’s career as cameraman, photographer and Hollywood director. TCMWed. 5 p.m.
Get Out +++ (2017, Horror) Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams. A young man uncovers a dark secret when he meets his girlfriend’s parents for the first time. VH1Sun. 4:30 p.m.
Gran Torino +++ (2008, Drama) Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley. Friendship slowly takes shape between a bigoted war vet (Clint Eastwood) and his Asian neighbors. SUNDANCSun. 5 p.m., Sun. 10 p.m.
Grease +++ (1978, Musical) John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John. 1950s good girl (Olivia Newton-John) and greaser (John Travolta) try to be like each other. VH1Sat. 4:30 p.m.
Gremlins +++ (1984, Fantasy) Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates. An inventor (Hoyt Axton) gives his son (Zach Galligan) a creature which multiplies. IFC Fri. 8:15 p.m.
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Happy Feet +++ (2006, Animated) Voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams. A penguin (Elijah Wood) who cannot sing expresses himself, instead, through tap-dancing. BBCASat. 10:45 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. PARSHOWed. 9:05 p.m. Heat +++ (1995, Crime Story) Al Pacino, Robert De Niro. A bank robber (Robert De Niro) leaves scant clues for a detective (Al Pacino). TMCTue. 7 p.m. Heiress, The ++++ (1949, Drama) Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift. A fortune hunter charms a doctor’s plain daughter (Olivia de Havilland) in 19th-century New York. TCMSun. 7 p.m. Home Alone +++ (1990, Children) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci. A left-behind boy (Macaulay Culkin) battles two burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) in the house. FREEFRMFri. 4 p.m., FXSun. 6 p.m., Tue. 6 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m.
Hot Fuzz +++ (2007, Comedy) Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. A British constable feels certain foul play is afoot when grisly accidents rock his quiet village. STZENCSun. 9:57 p.m.
I Impossible, The +++ (2012, Drama) Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor. A vacationing couple and their three sons get caught up in Thailand’s 2004 tsunami. MAXSat. 7 p.m.
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In the Good Old Summertime +++ (1949, Musical) Judy Garland, Van Johnson. Bickering co-workers (Judy Garland, Van Johnson) fall in love as secret pen pals. TCMSun. 3 p.m., Fri. 9 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. PARSHOMon. 4:50 p.m.
Invictus +++ (2009, Drama) Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon. Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) tries to unite South Africa through the sport of rugby. HBO Tue. 5:44 p.m.
Iron Man 3 +++ (2013, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow. Tony Stark must rely on ingenuity and instinct to protect those he loves from a powerful enemy. FXWed. 7 p.m., Thu. 4 p.m.
It +++ (2017, Horror) Jaeden Martell, Jeremy Ray Taylor. Children in a Maine town band together to fight an ancient, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise. MAXThu. 7 p.m.
Italian Job, The +++ (2003, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron. Master thief Charlie Croker and his crew plan to steal back their gold. MAXWed. 7 p.m., PARSHOTue. 5:05 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). E!Mon. 4 p.m., Mon. 7 p.m.
JJohn 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. PARMTSat. 4:30 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 2 +++ (2017, Action) Keanu Reeves, Common. Legendary hit man John Wick squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers in Rome. PARMTSat. 7 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum +++ (2019, Action) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. Hit man John Wick fights for his life when he becomes the target of the world’s top assassins. PARMTSat. 9:30 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 4 +++ (2023, Action) Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen Ji-Dan. Hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as the price on his head grows. STARZTue. 3:32 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. HBOThu. 4:55 p.m.
Joy Ride +++ (2023, Comedy) Ashley Park, Sherry Cola. Four Asian American friends embark on an epic journey of bonding, belonging and wild debauchery. STARZWed. 9:02 p.m., Sat. 7:20 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. FXThu. 7 p.m. Jungle Book, The +++ (2016, Children) Neel Sethi, Bill Murray. Young Mowgli meets an array of jungle animals as he embarks on an epic journey of self-discovery. FXFri. 9:30 p.m.
KKarate Kid, The +++ (1984, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita. Bullied teen (Ralph Macchio) learns
karate from handyman Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita). MAXThu. 4:18 p.m.
Kingsman: The Secret Service +++ (2014, Action) Colin Firth, Michael Caine. A spy organization recruits an uncouth street kid into its highly competitive training program. PARMTFri. 7 p.m.
Kung Fu Panda +++ (2008, Animated) Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. A clumsy panda (Jack Black) learns martial arts with legendary masters. MAXSun. 4:59 p.m.
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Lethal Weapon +++ (1987, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. A detective’s (Danny Glover) new partner (Mel Gibson) seems to have a death wish. TBSSat. 10 p.m., TNTFri. 6:30 p.m.
Lethal Weapon 3 +++ (1992, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. Detectives (Mel Gibson, Danny Glover) and a wild woman crush a guns-to-gangs deal. TNTFri. 10 p.m.
Life of Brian +++ (1979, Comedy) Graham Chapman, John Cleese. Mistaken for the Messiah, Brian (Graham Chapman) rocks Rome leading the Judean People’s Front. BBCASun. 11 p.m.
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Madagascar +++ (2005, Animated) Voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock. Zoo animals (Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer) must learn to survive in the wild. MAXSun. 3:20 p.m.
Man in the Wilderness +++ (1971, Adventure)
Richard Harris, John Huston. Expedition leader (John Huston) leaves mauled scout (Richard Harris) for dead. TCMTue. 5 p.m.
Man Who Came to Dinner, The +++ (1941, Comedy) Monty Woolley, Bette Davis. A critic (Monty Woolley) with a broken hip mends at his host’s home. TCMSat. 9:15 p.m.
Margin Call +++ (2011, Drama) Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany. An entry-level analyst’s discovery could spell disaster for an investment firm. TMCThu. 7 p.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. E! Tue. 3 p.m.
Metropolitan +++ (1990, Comedy Drama) Carolyn Farina, Edward Clements. A young man (Edward Clements) starts hanging out with a Manhattan debutante’s holiday rat pack. TCMMon. 9:30 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street +++ (1994, Children) Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins. A lawyer (Dylan McDermott) proves a store Santa (Richard Attenborough) is for real. FREEFRMMon. 10:30 p.m.
Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol +++ (2011, Action) Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner. After the IMF is shut down, Ethan Hunt and his team must clear the organization of wrongdoing. PARSHOSun. 4:45
p.m.
Moana Sing-Along +++ (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. DISNThu. 7 p.m.
Mrs. Doubtfire +++ (1993, Children) Robin Williams, Sally Field. Estranged dad (Robin Williams) plays nanny to be with his kids. FXSun. 11 p.m.
My Favorite Wife +++ (1940, Comedy) Irene Dunne, Cary Grant. Shipwrecked woman (Irene Dunne) returns, finds husband (Cary Grant) remarried. TCMFri. 5:15 p.m.
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation +++ (1989, Comedy) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way. AMCSun. 7:15 p.m., Mon. 4:45 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m., Thu. 4:45 p.m., Sat. 3:45 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m.
No Country for Old Men +++ (2007, Thriller) Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem. A hunter (Josh Brolin) becomes the hunted after taking money from the scene of a drug deal gone bad. PARSHO Tue. 3 p.m.
Nope +++ (2022, Horror) Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer. A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch. STARZMon. 5:15 p.m.
Nutty Professor, The +++ (1996, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith. A potion turns obese, mild-mannered professor Klump (Eddie Murphy) into slick, lean Buddy Love. BETSat. 4:30 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. PARMTWed. 9 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m.
Ocean’s Thirteen +++ (2007, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his gang plot revenge against a man who wronged one of their own. PARMTThu. 9:30 p.m.
Other Guys, The +++ (2010, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. Two desk-bound detectives get a chance to work on a real case. COMEDYSat. 9 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. BYUTVMon. 8:30 p.m.
Patriots Day +++ (2016, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon. A citywide manhunt begins when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. MAXTue. 7 p.m.
Pearl +++ (2022, Horror) Mia Goth, David Corenswet. Pearl, trapped on a farm with her controlling parents, longs to escape and get her revenge. TMCFri. 8:40 p.m.
Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. A new college student (Anna Kendrick) shakes things up when she joins a female a cappella group. USA Sat. 8:30 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. AMCWed. 9:15 p.m., BBCASat. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:45 p.m. Polite Society +++ (2023, Action) Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya. A martial artist-in-training tries to prevent her older sister from getting married. STARZMon. 10:02 p.m., Tue. 8 p.m.
Problemista +++ (2023, Comedy) Júlio Torres, Tilda Swinton. An aspiring toy designer takes a job assisting an erratic employer to chase his dream in New York. HBOWed. 3:30 p.m. Public Enemies +++ (2009, Action) Johnny Depp, Christian Bale. G-man Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) vows to nab notorious criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp). STZENCThu. 3:55 p.m.
Puss in Boots +++ (2011, Animated) Voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek. The notorious cat and two companions scheme to steal a gold-laying goose. E!Sun. 11 p.m.
RRio +++ (2011, Animated) Voices of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg. A domesticated macaw (Jesse Eisenberg) goes on an adventure with the bird of his dreams. TBSThu. 10 p.m.
Rope +++ (1948, Crime Story) James Stewart, John Dall. Killers (John Dall, Farley Granger) serve drinks off a trunk holding a corpse. TCMMon. 11:15 p.m.
SSanta Clause, The +++ (1994, Children) Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold. An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fellow after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. FREEFRMSun. 6:20 p.m., Wed. 3:30 p.m., Sat. 6:20 p.m.
Shrek +++ (2001, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. In order to save his home, an ogre along with a donkey makes a deal with a mean lord. E!Sun. 5 p.m.
Shrek 2 +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. A green ogre, his new wife and a donkey find adventure while visiting his in-laws. E! Sun. 7 p.m.
Shrek 2: Plus Bonus Content +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. A green ogre, his new wife and a donkey find adventure while visiting his in-laws. MAXFri. 5:02 p.m.
Sound of Music, The ++++ (1965, Family) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. A governess (Julie Andrews) charms an Austrian widower (Christopher Plummer) and his kids. WLS WQAD WTVO Sun. 6 p.m.
Spider-Man: No Way Home +++ (2021, Action) Tom Holland, Zendaya. The stakes become dangerous when Peter Parker discovers what it truly means to be Spider-Man. FXWed. 4 p.m.
Strike Up the Band +++ (1940, Musical) Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland. Drummer (Mickey Rooney) and singer (Judy Garland) form teen swing band for radio. TCMThu. 9 p.m.
TTalk to Me +++ (2022, Drama) Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen. Friends unleash terrifying supernatural forces through an embalmed hand that can conjure spirits. PARSHOFri. 3 p.m. Tár +++ (2022, Drama) Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant. Cate Blanchett stars as iconic musician Lydia Tár in a film about power in our modern world. STARZMon. 11:50 p.m.
Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. Thor must battle the Hulk in a gladiatorial duel and save his home world from the all-powerful Hela. FXMon. 3:30 p.m.
Top Gun: Maverick +++ (2022, Action) Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell trains a new generation of Navy fighter pilots for a dangerous mission. PARMTTue. 7 p.m.
Town, The +++ (2010, Thriller) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall. A bank robber looks for a way out of his criminal life after he falls for a former hostage. PARMTMon. 7 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. PARSHOMon. 11:45 p.m.
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Urban Cowboy +++ (1980, Drama) John Travolta, Debra Winger. A Texan (John Travolta) falls for a honky-tonk cowgirl (Debra Winger). TMC Tue. 3 p.m.
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Vecinos +++ (2014, Comedy) Seth Rogen, Zac Efron. A young couple suffering from arrested development are forced to live next to a fraternity house. MAXMon. 10:23 p.m.
Virgin Suicides, The +++ (1999, Drama) James Woods, Kathleen Turner. Men reminisce about sisters whose parents quarantined them after one of the five killed herself. TMCWed. 9:45 p.m.
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Wall Street +++ (1987, Drama) Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen. A yuppie broker (Charlie Sheen) courts a corporate raider (Michael Douglas) with inside information. STZENCMon. 5:51 p.m. Wedding Singer, The +++ (1998, Romance) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. A wedding singer is left at the altar. He meets Julia and helps plan her wedding. COMEDYSun. 3 p.m., Sun. 7 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. TNTSun. 6:30 p.m., Sun. 9:15 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. PARSHOFri. 9 p.m.
World War Z +++ (2013, Horror) Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos. A former U.N. investigator is forced back into service to find the source of a zombie pandemic. MAXSat. 4:28 p.m.
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Z for Zachariah +++ (2015, Drama) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Margot Robbie. Two apocalyptic survivors vie for the love of the last woman (Margot Robbie) on Earth. STZENCMon. 11:38 p.m.
