“No Good Deed” - Season 1 (Netflix — Dec. 12, Series Premiere)
When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to forge a new life, they list their gorgeous 1920s Spanish-style villa located in one the most desirable neighborhoods in Los
Angeles — and the real estate frenzy begins. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare.
10 a.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs. From Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
1 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs. From Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
5:30 p.m. ESPN WNBA Expansion Draft: Golden State Valkyries (L)
6 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L)
ESPN2 Georgetown at West Virginia. From WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, W.Va. (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN NBA Courtside (L)
CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. CHSN Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
9:05 p.m. ESPN Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors. From Chase Center in San Francisco. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. CHSN Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston.
Saturday
10 a.m. CHSN Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. 10:30 a.m. WFLD WYZZ Kansas State at St. John’s. From Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y. (L)
11 a.m. ESPN2 Clemson at Miami. From Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. (L) WGN Syracuse at Notre Dame. From Purcell Pavilion in Notre Dame, Ind. (L)
11:30 a.m. USA South Florida at LoyolaChicago. From Joseph J. Gentile Center in Chicago. (L)
12:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Wisconsin at Marquette. From Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (L)
1:15 p.m. WGN Virginia at SMU. From Moody Coliseum in Dallas. (L)
2:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD Inside College Basketball (L) WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Extra (L)
3 p.m. WBBM WMBD Teams TBA. (L)
4:30 p.m. ESPN2 Butler at Houston. From Fertitta Center in Houston. (L)
5:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Tip-Off (L)
6 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Women’s College Basketball Tennessee vs. Iowa. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (L)
8 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Women’s College Basketball Louisville vs. Connecticut. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN2 Kentucky vs. Gonzaga. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (L)
BOXING
Saturday
9:30 p.m. ESPN Boxing Top Rank Boxing. (L) EXTREME
Sunday
10 p.m. ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2024 Trending Moments.
FOOTBALL
Sunday
6 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
9 a.m. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown (L)
10 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly WFLD WPWR WYZZ FOX NFL Kickoff (L)
11 a.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX NFL Sunday (L)
12 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final WBBM WFLD WYZZ NFL Football (L) WMBD Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals. From Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. (L)
3 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NFL on FOX Postgame (L)
3:25 p.m. WBBM WMBD Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens. From M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (L)
WEEK WMAQ Football Night in America (L)
7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ San Francisco 49ers at Buffalo Bills. (L)
10:30 p.m. WFLD Bears Game Night Live
2 a.m. ESPN Teams TBA.
Monday
2 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
5 p.m. ESPN Monday Night Countdown (L) CHSN Big College Football Show
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
7 p.m. ESPN Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos. From Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (L)
10:15 p.m. ESPN Monday Night Postgame (L)
12:30 a.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
2 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
2:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
Tuesday
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 This Is Football
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
6 p.m. ESPN CFP Rankings Show (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
9:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show WFLD 1st & North
10 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
1:30 a.m. WFLD 1st & North
Wednesday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 Championship Drive
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live Signing Day Special. (L)
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 Championship Drive
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
8 p.m. WGN Inside the NFL
9:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
11:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
Thursday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
12:30 a.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
2 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
2:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
Friday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick
1 p.m. CHSN Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
6:45 p.m. ESPN Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (L)
6 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
7 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Mountain West Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
WLS American Athletic Conference Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
2 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
2:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly Saturday
6 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
7 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Matchup
7:30 a.m. ESPN2 The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick
8 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
11 a.m. ESPN MAC Championship: Teams TBA. From Ford Field in Detroit. (L)
WLS Big 12 Championship: Teams TBA. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (L)
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 SWAC Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L) CHSN Big College Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN College Football Studio (L)
WLS SEC Championship: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (L)
3:10 p.m. ESPN SEC Championship: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L)
5 p.m. WBBM WMBD CBS College Football Kickoff (L)
6 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
CHSN Pro Football Weekly
WBBM WMBD College Football Today (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Sun Belt Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
7 p.m. WBBM WMBD Big Ten Championship: Teams TBA. From Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (L)
WLS ACC Championship: Teams TBA. From Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (L)
8:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
11 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final (L)
11:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
12 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
1 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
2 a.m. ESPN College Football Final
GOLF
Saturday
1:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. From Albany Golf Club in , Nassau, Bahamas. (L)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Ocon and Team Alpine look for last-minute points in Qatar
The penultimate chapter of a thrilling 2024 Formula One season fast approaches as drivers and teams push to secure their final place in the standings when the Qatar Grand Prix gets underway at Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar. The big race takes place Sunday, Dec. 1, live on ESPN.
The 2024 F1 season has been one for the books, with a particularly competitive midfield. Teams in the middle of the standings have remained neck and neck, but one team that has made a healthy improvement this season is Esteban Ocon and Team Alpine.
Despite an up-and-down season, Ocon and Alpine have delivered strong performances throughout the year, including point-scoring finishes that have been crucial for Alpine in the Constructors Championship standings. The French native also celebrated a rare double podium finish alongside teammate Pierre Gasly at this year’s Brazilian Grand Prix, further helping elevate Team Alpine. Ocon’s presence and determination have kept him competitive in the midfield this season, giving fans plenty of optimism that Ocon can pull out a strong finish in Qatar.
Despite his struggles with heat exhaustion and dehydration in Qatar’s extreme conditions last season, Ocon’s consistency, experience and well-executed strategies on challenging circuits give him and his team plenty of confidence he can score valuable points this weekend.
Known for its high-speed corners and demanding nighttime conditions, the Qatar Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling race. As the circuit tests drivers’ tire management skills and endurance, their teams will have much to consider going into this high-temperature climate.
Don’t miss any of the action as the Qatar Grand Prix revs into action Sunday, Dec. 1, on ESPN.
Full name: Esteban Jose
Jean-Pierre Ocon-Khelfane
Birthdate: Sept. 17, 1996
(28)
Birthplace: Evreux, France
Height/weight: 6-1/145
pounds
Team(s): Team Alpine (20212024), Renault F1 (2020), Force India (2018-2017), Manor Grand Prix (2016)
HOCKEY
Sunday
1:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
2 p.m. CHSN Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
3 p.m. WPWR AHL Hockey Rockford IceHogs at Chicago Wolves. From Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (L)
4:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
10 p.m. CHSN Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Monday
10 a.m. CHSN Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
1 p.m. CHSN Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Tuesday
5 p.m. ESPN2 The Point
Wednesday
5 p.m. TNT Road to the NHL Winter Classic
5:30 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off NHL on TNT Face Off Presented by Verizon. (L)
6 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN TNT Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L) TNT Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
12 a.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT NHL on TNT Postgame. (L)
Thursday
10 a.m. CHSN Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
1 p.m. CHSN Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Saturday
2:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
3 p.m. CHSN Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
sportsquiz
Honors and achievements: Hungarian Grand Prix Winner (2021)
12 a.m. CHSN Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
SKATING
Sunday
1 p.m. WEEK WMAQ ISU World Cup Speed Skating
Saturday
8 a.m. E! Figure Skating ISU Grand Prix Final. The top figure skaters in the world compete. From Beijing.
SKIING
Sunday
11:30 a.m. WEEK WMAQ FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Killington - Women’s Slalom. (L)
Saturday
4 p.m. WEEK WMAQ FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Men’s Super G. (L) SOCCER
Sunday
7:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Everton. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (L)
10 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Liverpool vs. Manchester City. From Anfield in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L)
Tuesday
2:15 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Leicester City vs. West Ham United. (L)
2:30 p.m. TNT Women’s International Soccer Friendlies Netherlands vs. United States. (L)
Wednesday
2:15 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Brentford. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (L)
Thursday
2:15 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer AFC Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur. (L)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Everton vs. Liverpool. From Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brentford vs. Newcastle United. From Gtech Community Stadium in London. (L)
11:30 a.m. WEEK WMAQ Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (L)
3 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2024 MLS Cup Teams TBA. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
The 2024 F1 Season
Questions: Answers:
1) The 2024 Formula One (F1) season has been a wild ride this year, with new contenders in the championship standings and exotic locations added to the racing calendar. With a record 24 races this year, which grand prix will host the final race of the season on Sunday, Dec. 8?
2) Which team ended their longtime absence from the top of the podium by winning the 2024 Miami Grand Prix?
3) Home sweet home! For the first-time in the modern F1 era, fans at the Monaco Grand Prix saw a local driver win the checkered flag. Who won this year’s race?
4) Starting the season on the mark, which driver earned 7 consecutive Pole Positions to begin the 2024 F1 season?
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
McLaren
Charles Leclerc
Max -Verstap pen
BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
Far from home: An unexpected galactic journey begins in ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’
One kid with a big imagination sends himself and his friends on an unbelievable adventure across the galaxy in the new series “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” premiering on the Disney+ streaming service Tuesday, Dec. 3. Ravi Cabot-Conyers (“Encanto,” 2021) stars in the family fantasy show as Wim, a young student on a peaceful planet whose head is firmly planted among the stars. His desire for adventure sends him and his friends KB (Kyriana Kratter, “Bunk’d”), Neel (Robert Timothy Smith, “Mythic Quest”) and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong, “Anne With an E”) blasting through space.
Deep in a forest, the four friends discover what appears to be an abandoned Jedi temple. Quick to explore it, one wrong step sends them catapulting across the galaxy. Lost in space and trying to find their way home, the kid crew teams up with a possible Jedi, Jod Na Nawood (portrayed by Jude Law, “The New Pope”). Across the eight-episode series, per Disney, “finding their way home — and meeting unlikely allies and enemies — will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.”
Also starring in the new series are Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin,” 2022) and Tunde Adebimpe (“Twisters,” 2024) as Fern’s mom, Fara, and Wim’s dad, Wendle, respectively. Nick Frost (“The Nevers”) lends his voice to droid SM 33, who series co-creator Jon Watts (“The Old Man”) described to People in July as “a rusty old, cranky droid that sort of reluctantly helps the kids along the way. ... The other thing about him is that he’s the first mate of a mysterious ship.”
Law also spoke to People about joining the famed franchise with “Skeleton Crew,” saying, “it is a fun place to be, the universe of Star Wars.” He added, “there are great references to old films and recent episodes and series. There’s a lot of originality and I hope that will bring the feeling of fun to those who watch it.”
The key words “fun” and “originality” can also be used to describe a big reveal about the upcoming series. Episode director David Lowery (“The Green Knight,” 2021) told Empire in October that the Teek, creatures only previously seen in the mostly-forgotten Ewok movies from the mid-1980s, make a grand reappearance in the new series. “I was most excited about having hand puppets on set,” Lowery said about the practical magic behind the space critters.
“It’s the most ancient technology being used with the most cutting-edge technology, simultaneously. That combination was absolutely magical,” Lowery shared about mixing media to make both the puppetry and the special effects come to life. About seeing it all come together, he said, “in the final episode it’s just a hand puppet in the middle of this crazy Volume set. The cognitive dissonance of seeing those two things together, live in front of you, is absolutely incredible.”
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
celebrity q&a
Jennifer Hudson
BY JAY BOBBIN
OF THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW ON SYNDICATED
Q: I like watching Jennifer Hudson on her talk show. Which season of “American Idol” did she compete on?
A: She was a contestant in the third season of the singing competition, which still was in its original run on Fox at the time. Because of the stardom she attained afterward, some think that Hudson won “Idol,” but she didn’t; she actually finished seventh in that round of the contest, in which Fantasia Barrino was the winner. (And yes, she has appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” in a 2023 episode that featured cast members of the movie-musical version of “The Color Purple.”)
Even without an “Idol” win, Hudson’s career skyrocketed in the aftermath of her performances on that program. Cast as Effie White in the 2006 movie of the stage hit “Dreamgirls,” she won an Oscar for best supporting actress for that film debut (Barrino reportedly was up for the role as well). After that came more movie work for Hudson — in programs such as “Sex and the City,” “The Secret Life of Bees” (2008) and “Winnie Mandela” (2011) — and the release of her eponymous debut album, which yielded the singles “Spotlight,” “If This Isn’t Love” and Giving Myself.” She won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for the release.
A winner of two NAACP Image Awards thus far, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” began in the fall of 2022, basically replacing “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” for syndicator Warner Bros. Television and being taped in the same studio in Burbank, Calif. (with the “Ellen” executive producers moving over to Hudson’s program). As sort of an omen, the talk show premiered on Hudson’s birthday, Sept. 12. Musically, Hudson recently released her fourth studio album, “The Gift of Love” — her first holiday-themed offering. Expectedly, she has performed songs from the album on her show.
Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Robert Timothy Smith, Jude Law and Kyriana Kratter star in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”
When Julian (Jason Ritter) takes on the case of a young woman suing a company due to severe symptoms brought on by a clinical trial, he asks Matty (Kathy Bates) for her help. Meanwhile, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) learns more about Julian’s past during the
firm’s annual Christmas party. Secrets come to light during the next episode of “Matlock,” premiering Thursday, Dec. 5, on CBS. Missed a case? Full episodes of the series are available to stream online, at cbs.com/shows/ matlock/
Kathy Bates stars in “Matlock”
Tis the season for decking the walls and various other innocent bystanders, so host Alfonso Ribeiro pulls together the funniest clips of the past 35 years to celebrate everything from kids on the naughty list to Christmas trees taking it on the chin.
Homestead Rescue DISC 7 p.m.
Even paradise can be a pain in the neck when things don’t go as planned. A family from Hawaii turns to homesteading expert Matt Raney and his family to help them when their off-grid home is seriously damaged by major storms and deadly pests.
Make or Bake Christmas LIFE 7 p.m.
Lifestyle branding expert Leslie (Vivica A. Fox) wants to add a bakery to her growing empire, so she sends her employee Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis) to go undercover to a cute bakery to convince the owner (Jackee Harry) and her son (Landon Moss) to sell.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days TLC 7 p.m.
Viewers continue to learn the origins of their favorite “90 Day Fiancé” couples in this spinoff. This time, Loren tries her best to win over Faith’s friends, Niles has a big decision to make and Tigerlily comes to a sobering realization.
NFL Football WEEK WMAQ 7:15 p.m.
Ever since Week 6, the Buffalo Bills have been on winning streak that’s catapulted them to the top of the AFC East. Will they be able to keep the streak going when the San Francisco 49ers make the trip to Highmark Stadium for inter-conference action?
Dune: Prophecy HBO 8 p.m.
Centuries before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the survival of the empire has never felt more in jeopardy as the prophecy of Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) causes rifts between Emperor Corrino (Mark Strong) and the Sisterhood.
Olivia Williams stars in “Dune: Prophecy”
90 Day: The Last Resort TLC 7 p.m.
If you and your betrothed are forced into a three-week stay at an Arizona resort, you can bet things are going as well as hoped. This season premiere finds “90 Day Fiancé” couples using therapy to correct everything from anger to intimacy issues.
The Neighborhood WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
Dave Johnson (Max Greenfield) and his family find their new community in Los Angeles to be a significant departure from what they were used to in their small Michigan town. However, their neighbor (Cedric the Entertainer) has some concerns of his own.
9-1-1: Lone Star WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
The fifth and final season of this procedural drama continues with this latest episode. The series follows the members of Fire Station 126 out of Austin, Texas, as they balance saving people on the job with solving their personal issues off the clock.
Superman & Lois WGN 7 p.m.
The past four seasons have given viewers a gritty look into the lives of Clark (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) and twins Jonathan (Michael Bishop) and Jordan (Alex Garfin). However, this series finale may just be our kryptonite.
Contraband: Seized at the Airport DISC 8 p.m.
Contraband: Seized at the Airport follows Department of Homeland Security officers at five airports across the US. It’s a behind-thescenes look into the shocking world of domestic and foreign contraband investigation, and you’ll never fly the same again!
Kids Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m.
Kardea and Duff task four young bakers with creating tasty handmade gifts for the less appreciated residents of the North Pole. The winner gets bragging rights, a hero’s welcome at Santa’s Village, a package of seasonal baking tools and $10,000.
Elizabeth Tulloch in “Superman & Lois”
The cast of “The Real Housewives
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills BRAVO 7 p.m.
Housewives Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais and Sutton Stracke return for an all-new season filled to the brim with drama. This season, they’re joined by newest cast member Bozoma Saint John and new friend Jennifer Tilly.
Caught in the Act: Unfaithful MTV 7 p.m.
Michael was a port in the storm when Viva needed one most. But now that she believes he could be the one for her, he’s pulling away. So, Viva seeks host Tami Roman’s help to figure out if Michael has a secret he’s keeping from her.
CMA Country Christmas WLS 7 p.m.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving as hosts Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant welcome performers, including Jordan Davis, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War and Treaty, Zach Williams and Lainey Wilson, to Nashville for Christmas.
Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North HBO 8 p.m.
This season premiere finds the gritty sports documentary series following an entire division’s regular-season, more specifically, the four teams that makeup the AFC North: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Curse of Oak Island HISTORY 8 p.m.
Hopes are high when the Fellowship descends on Smith’s Cove, Nova Scotia, and discovers remnants of work that might lead directly to the flood tunnels of the famed Money Pit. With a bit more digging, this expedition could finally land the big score.
FBI: International WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
Each episode of this police procedural sees Wes Mitchell (Jesse Lee Soffer) and the FBI’s International Fly Team traveling the globe to neutralize threats to American citizens abroad. Vinessa Vidotto, Carter Redwood and EvaJane Willis also star.
of Beverly Hills”
The STREAM Scene
“Earth Abides” - Season 1 (Dec. 1)
When a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe in this MGM+ Original, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a few shattered survivors remain to struggle against the slide into extinction. Alexander Ludwig, Jessica Frances Dukes, Aaron Tveit, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Elyse Levesque, Hilary McCormack, Luisa D’Oliveira, Birkett Turton and Jenna Berman star.
celebrity update
BY ADAM THOMLISON
“A Christmas Carol” (Available Now) is retelling of the Charles Dickens classic stars George C. Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who sees the error of his ways by the ghosts of Christmas Past (Angela Pleasence), Christmas Present (Edward Woodward) and Christmas Yet to Come (Michael Carter).
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“ at Christmas” (Dec. 4)
Based on the children’s books by Richard Curtis, this new, animated family Christmas lm follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen and Katherine Parkinson are among the voice cast.
Colin Jost
Q: I love Colin Jost on “SNL.” Does he do any other roles?
A: Being the co-anchor of “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update news segment and serving for eight years as head writer of the whole show has kept Colin Jost pretty busy. But he — perhaps incredibly — did find time to take on a few other roles as well over the years.
Those mostly took the shape of supporting roles in movies — including the hit 2016 romcom “How to Be Single” and the 2021 live-action/animated comedy “Tom & Jerry.”
“ e Menu” (Available Now)
Dinner is served. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, this delicious horror-comedy follows as food-loving Tyler Ledford (Hoult) brings his date, Margot Mills (Taylor-Joy), to an exclusive restaurant on a private island — a restaurant owned by celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Fiennes) — in search of a life-changing meal. As each course is served, it becomes clearer and clearer, however, that the chef’s meal may be far more than decadent — it’s deadly as well.
OF POP CULTURE JEOPARDY! ON PRIME VIDEO
In a time-honored tradition for “Saturday Night Live” stars, he also wrote and appeared in a screwball comedy film produced by “SNL” creator and producer Lorne Michaels.
His acting part in 2015’s “Staten Island Summer” was relatively modest — he had just a few moments on screen as a police officer — but the script was all him.
Jost just got a lot busier, though: he debuts this week as host of the new game show “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” on Prime Video. It is, of course, a sister
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version of the original, slightly more academic “Jeopardy!,” and it’s notable for being the first iteration of that show to appear on streaming instead of cable.
The fact that he’s kept this sideline work up is pretty incredible considering the famously hectic “SNL” schedule.
In an interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” he said he gave up the head writer role in 2022 because of the hours. “I used to sleep at work twice a week, straight through 24-hour tours twice a week.”
A Lasting Tribute
1. Light throw
5. Binge
8. Well-struck ball
12. Amazon smart home device
13. “___ My Children” 14. Alternative to acrylics
15. “Dexter” channel 17. Radar signal
18. “America’s Got Talent” judge
20. Date
21. Comments from horses
24. Memory units
27. Enjoyed immensely
28. Want-ad letters
29. Manning on “Manningcast”
30. Pro sports venue
33. See-through wrap
35. Takes up again
37. “___ the Science Kid”
AMC zombie series with “The”
43. Inventor Sikorsky
45. “M*A*S*H” star
46. “To ___ The Truth”
47. Idiosyncrasy
48. Drugs, briefly
49. Buck
50. Comics cry 51. Beauty pageant wear DOWN
1. New Age pianist John
2. Seis y dos
3. “The Daily ___”
4. Very sagacious
5. The Bionic Woman’s first name
6. Mrs. Alfred Hitchcock
7. Canadian pianist Gould
8. “Very well”
9. Grandpa Walton portrayer
10. ___ Baba (“Arabian Nights” character)
11. Kitchen meas.
16. Golfer’s bagful
19. Raiding grp.
22. ___ Bowl
23. “Wheel of Fortune” choice
24. Den denizen
25. Yesteryear
26. TV show based on a Michael J. Fox comedy
31. Just about
32. Leatherworker’s tool
33. Endorse
34. “The ___ Family”
36. Glide
37. Nosh
39. “Would _ __ to You?”
40. Zeno’s home
41. Puts on
42. 100-meter, e.g.
43. “___ be a real shame if ...”
44. “I’m impressed!”
Q: What happened to Donald Faison? And what’s happening with the “Scrubs” reunion?
A: “It’s gonna happen,” Donald Faison said of the long-rumored “Scrubs” reunion. That very confident quote appeared in an article on NBC.com, published in February to promote his latest sitcom, “Extended Family,” which was canceled just a few months later.
That might explain Faison’s eagerness to return to his “Scrubs” role — he just hasn’t found a home for his talents since.
It’s not for lack of trying. Before “Extended Family,” he’d done a pile of voice roles and indie movies, but nothing caught like “Scrubs” did.
The hit medical sitcom ran for nine seasons, split between NBC and ABC, from 2001 to 2010, and it remains popular in reruns. Of course, that might be part of Faison’s problem: perhaps fans just can’t accept him as anything other than Dr. Christopher Turk.
Fortunately, Faison isn’t the only one raring for a reunion. Bill Lawrence, who created the show and has made other hits since (such as “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking”), told Variety magazine last year that a “Scrubs” reunion is “inevitable.”
He admitted that coordinating everyone’s schedules could be a challenge, but that they’re all motivated. “The main reason to do something like that isn’t the work, it’s because we actually love hanging out,” he said.
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BY ADAM THOMLISON
The Challenge MTV 7 p.m.
There’s never a bad time to think thin, but when one alliance is faced with navigating tight quarters housing bats and puzzles, they suddenly adopt a winner’s mentality that is either going to keep them safe or cause them a world of frustration.
The Masked Singer WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Knee deep into Group C, there are sure to be some amazing performances from celebrities trapped in truly bizarre outfits. Can panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Rita Ora make it through the songs without guessing? Nick Cannon hosts.
Abbott Elementary WLS 7 p.m.
With Christmas break right around the corner, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) is trying hard to make the school’s first-ever holiday show a winner, despite a few humbugs. Then, Jacob’s (Chris Perfetti) brother shows up to visit earlier than expected.
Sold on SLC BRAVO 8 p.m.
This new reality series follows Presidio Real Estate CEO Jennifer Yeo and her team of agents as they balance selling Salt Lake City’s high-end properties for top money with the drama that comes from complex relationships and personal rivalries.
Inside the NFL WGN 8 p.m.
Ryan Clark, Chad Johnson, Chris Long and newest panelist Bill Belichick break down Week 5 of the 2024-25 NFL season before looking ahead to the big matchups of Week 6, including the Bengal vs. the Giants and the Bills vs. the Jets.
The Summit WBBM WMBD 8:30 p.m.
This season finale answers once and for all which of the 16 strangers finish their 14-day struggle to cross New Zealand’s treacherous Alps in hopes of sharing an equal part of the $1 million split across their backpacks. Manu Bennett hosts.
Manu Bennett hosts “The Summit”
After the First 48 A&E 7 p.m.
In Atlanta, when a young father is gunned down, a rookie homicide detective draws from her own experience losing a family member to murder, to track down his killers. The prosecution’s case hinges on a witness grappling with survivor’s guilt, who goes missing.
Hoarding: Buried Alive OWN 7 p.m.
During this new episode, a mother looks to protect her children from a huge hoard created by their father. Then, a unique artist has a serious problem as she decides to choose frogs, penguins and banana peels over the concerns of her boyfriend.
Hell’s Kitchen WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
The tears are flowing in the kitchen, but is it because of chopped onions or chef Gordon Ramsay gave someone his honest opinion about their cooking? The remaining chefs try their best to deliver delicious dishes for a chance at that $250,000 prize.
Scrabble WGN 7 p.m.
Better start studying the dictionary as Raven-Symoné hosts an all-new episode of this game show based on the classic board game of the same. Whose vocabulary will be extensive enough to walk away with the win and the $10,000 grand prize?
The Great Christmas Light Fight WLS 7 p.m.
Few things say “Happy Holidays” like a neighborhood feud featuring 50,000 twinkling Christmas lights. During this season premiere, four families — the Campbell, Connors, Foy and Hughes families — compete for the $50,000 grand prize.
Matlock
WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
Julian (Jason Ritter) brings Matty (Kathy Bates) onto the case of a young woman who is suing due to severe symptoms brought on by a clinical trial. Then, at the firm’s annual holiday party, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) learns something about Julian’s past.
Jason Ritter and Skye P. Marshall in “Matlock”
NBA Basketball ESPN 6:45 p.m.
Get a courtside view of the action when the Milwaukee Bucks head to TD Garden in Boston to take on NBA Champion Boston Celtics. Although the Bucks are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics best not get too conceited as anything can happen.
Belle Collective OWN 7 p.m.
There’s no problem a visit to Bourbon Street can’t solve as the Belles and their husbands hit “The Big Easy” for their first group trip. While Lateshia hosts a group lunch, Willie tries to make friends. Then, Sophia and JJ confront some family issues.
S.W.A.T.
WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
With two episodes left until the show’s 150th episode, can Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), leader of the LAPD’s S.W.A.T. unit, keep his loyalties in check? With lives at stake, Hondo needs to properly balance these sometimes-opposed loyalties.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
Do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? The eponymous song is brought to life by this classic animated special from 1964, in which Rudolph, once bullied for his red nose, proves himself by helping Santa navigate through a Christmas Eve storm.
Cold Case Files A&E 8 p.m.
A new episode in this long-running true crime docuseries airs, following the murder case of night manager Rodney Castin. Gunned down in the lobby of his hotel three weeks before Christmas in 2000, it takes nearly two decades for detectives to find a lead.
Lopez vs Lopez WEEK WMAQ 8:45 p.m.
George (George Lopez) continues to get his life back on track after his business goes bankrupt. However, the work to rebuild his relationship with estranged daughter Mayan (Mayan Lopez) gets tested by their ability to push each other’s buttons.
Mayan Lopez stars in “Lopez vs Lopez”
BY STAFF WRITERS
A merry Hallmark movie
Questions:
1) Which Hallmark Channel holiday movie reunited “Party of Five” co-stars Scott Wolf and Lacey Chabert, the latter of whom also stars in the new film “The Christmas Quest”?
2) Paul Rudd, Henry Winkler, Danny Glover or William Shatner — which actor has not (yet) appeared in a Hallmark Christmas movie?
3) Genovia, Aldovia or Winshire — which of these (fictional) European countries is the setting for “Crown for Christmas” (2015) starring Danica McKellar?
4) Which Hallmark Christmas movie featured country music icon Naomi Judd as a bathroom attendant at a department store?
5) A tabloid reporter tries to get the scoop on a famous political family and ends up pretending to be the eldest son’s date for Christmas — which Hallmark movie is this?
6) Which famous actress plays the disapproving queen in “A Royal Christmas” (2014)?
7) Which celebrity directed and starred in “A Christmas Melody” (2015)?
Chabert stars in
Merry Scottish Christmas”
After a grueling playoff bracket, it comes down to the remaining two teams to compete for the top prize in Major League Soccer, the MLS Cup. With defending champion Columbus eliminated in the first round, a new champion is guaranteed.
College Football WLS 3 p.m.
The top two teams from the South Eastern Conference clash for the title and an automatic bid to the College Football Playoff, where 12 teams will compete in hopes of winning the National Championship. The Sun Belt Conference Championship airs next.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation AMC 7 p.m.
Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have the perfect family Christmas. From decorating the house to getting the right tree, everything looks great until Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up unplanned and his holiday bonus gets downsized.
Crazy Rich Asians COMEDY 7 p.m.
Rachel (Constance Wu) is headed to Singapore with her long-time boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding) for a wedding. She is surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors.
Sugarplummed HALL 7 p.m.
Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always fantasized about having the perfect Christmas just like she sees in holiday movies. So, when Sugarplum (Janel Parrish) walks out of the TV to help her, they’re off on a heart-warming adventure to redefine the holiday.
Love and Marriage: Huntsville OWN 7 p.m.
Things are getting heated when one of the three Huntsville, Ala., power couples accuse another of lying. But with tons of cash and equity already built into this real estate deal, can they find common ground and regroup? Or is the pressure too much?
Janel Parrish stars in “Sugarplummed”
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10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), two Harkonnen sisters face insurmountable forces that threaten the empire’s survival and the future of humankind. Together, they establish the fabled sect that will one day become known as the Bene Gesserit. The past unfolds in a brand-new episode of “Dune: Prophecy,” airing this Sunday, Dec. 1, on HBO. For a glimpse of what comes next, fans can visit youtube. com/watch?v=SRAEefrxSeE
A three-week stay at an all-inclusive resort in Arizona might sound lovely for some, but for these couples, it’s nothing short of a bootcamp. In this “90 Day Fiancé” spin-off, couples from past series attempt to salvage their failing relationships through an intensive 21 days of therapy sessions, past-life regressions and unique bonding activities, all hoping for
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“Dexter: Original Sin” - Season 1 (Paramount+ with Showtime — Dec. 13, Series Premiere) Set in 1991 Miami, This “Dexter” spinoff follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.
the best but preparing for the worst. Season 2 of “90 Day: The Last Resort” begins this Monday, Dec. 2, on TLC, with a brand-new slate of couples you can meet here: tlc.com/ shows/90-day-the-last-resort/photo-galleries/90-day-the-last-resort-meet-the-newcouples-bios
Sometimes, just being talented isn’t enough. After being promoted to work as the supervising nurse in the emergency department at St. Denis Medical, Alex (Allison Tolman) quickly learns that her eclectic coworkers are doing their best to care for patients, despite being underpaid and overworked. With a little common sense (and a lot of patience), Alex works to keep the department moving during a new episode of “St. Denis Medical,” airing Tuesday, Dec. 3, on NBC. More clips from the series can be found at nbc.com/st-denis-medical
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
Pack your bags and prepare to purge some stuck emotions with the return of “90 Day: The Last Resort,” premiering its second season Monday, Dec. 2, on TLC.
Having made a strong impression on viewers during its debut season — dubbed the “No. 1 series on cable television” in 2023, by Warner Bros. Discovery — this “90 Day Fiancé” spinoff series follows six couples as they travel to a desert oasis in Arizona, where they spend three weeks undergoing a “rigorous relationship boot camp aimed at rebuilding trust and connections” (per TLC).
As each couple faces their own unique challenges, they will be offered the opportunity to work alongside therapists and counselors to “navigate issues of jealousy, anger and intimacy through group therapy and nontraditional approaches, including hypnotherapy, pleasure mapping, sand tray therapy and off-grid excursions into the desert,” the network explains.
Taking part in this season’s so-called boot camp are familiar faces from across the franchise, including Ari and Bini (“90 Day Fiancé”), Brandon and Julia (“90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?”), Gino and Jasmine (“90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?”), Rob and Sophie (“90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?”), Stacey and Florian (“Darcey & Stacey”) and Natalie and Josh (“90 Day: The Single Life”).
Once the process is complete, each of the couples will then decide if they plan to stay together or part ways during a final “all-or-nothing” commitment ceremony.
Making its debut with the premiere of this second “Last Resort” season, a brandnew companion series called “Last Resort: Between the Sheets” will air Mondays following episodes of “90 Day: The Last Resort.” According to Warner Bros. Dis-
covery, “the new series is an unfiltered, one-hour after-show that dives deeper into each week’s episodes.”
Their description goes on to share that “cast members from this season of ‘90 Day: The Last Resort’ will provide behind-the-scenes commentary and personal reflections on their experiences at the resort. Through never-before-seen footage and unique therapist interviews, viewers will get an exclusive insider look at what really went down when the cameras were and weren’t rolling. This has all the juicy secrets, hilarious anecdotes and emotional moments as your favorite couples dissect jaw-dropping scenes.”
From executive producers Juliette Marais (“Match Me Abroad”), Raquel Gruber (“Loren & Alexei: After the 90 Days”) and Karl Bauer (“Breaking Amish”), “90 Day: The Last Resort” returns with its second season Monday, Dec. 2, on TLC.
movies of the week
3:10 to Yuma +++ (2007, Western) Russell Crowe, Christian Bale. PARSHO Sat. 3:45 p.m.
40 Year-Old Virgin, The +++ (2005, Romance) Steve Carell, Catherine Keener. IFC Fri. 5:45 p.m.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The +++ (1939, Comedy Drama) Mickey Rooney, Walter Connolly. TCM Thu. 9:30 p.m.
Cast Away +++ (2000, Drama) Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt. FX Tue. 7 p.m.
Central Station +++ (1998, Drama) Fernanda Montenegro, Marília Pêra. TCM Sat. 7 p.m.
Christmas Story, A ++++ (1983, Children) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin. A boy wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. TBS Sat. 7 p.m., TNT Thu. 7 p.m., Thu. 11 p.m.
Meet Me in St. Louis +++ (1944, Musical) Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien. TCM Sun. 3 p.m. Midsummer Night’s Dream, A ++++ (1935, Comedy) James Cagney, Mickey Rooney. A mischievous fairy named Puck creates chaos in the forest. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles +++ (1987, Comedy) Steve Martin, John Candy. AMC Sat. 5 p.m. Point Break +++ (1991, Action) Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves. IFC Sun. 3 p.m.
Polar Express, The +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter. AMC Mon. 6 p.m., Tue. 3 p.m.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story +++ (2016, Sci-Fi) Felicity Jones, Diego Luna. TNT Fri. 10 p.m.
Roman Holiday ++++ (1953, Romance) Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn. A princess runs off with a U.S. newsman in Rome. TCM Wed. 9 p.m.
Santa Clause, The +++ (1994, Children) Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold. FREEFRM Wed. 3:30 p.m., FX Sun. 5 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m.
Saving Private Ryan ++++ (1998, War) Tom Hanks, Edward Burns. U.S. troops look for a missing comrade during World War II. PARSHO Wed. 6 p.m. Selena +++ (1997, Drama) Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos. BET Wed. 11 p.m., Thu. 8 p.m. Shrek +++ (2001, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. BRAVO Fri. 6 p.m. Shrek 2 +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. BRAVO Fri. 8 p.m.
Sounder ++++ (1972, Drama) Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield. Black sharecroppers in 1930s Louisiana face a harsh life. TCM Tue. 7 p.m. T
There Will Be Blood ++++ (2007, Drama) Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano. An oil tycoon becomes morally bankrupt as his fortune grows. PARSHO Tue. 11 p.m.
Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. TBS Sun. 9 p.m. Tombstone +++ (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer. SUNDANC Mon. 9:30 p.m.
Top Gun +++ (1986, Action) Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. PAR Tue. 9:30 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Town, The +++ (2010, Thriller) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall. PAR Fri. 7 p.m.
Trading Places +++ (1983, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy. AMC Fri. 5:30 p.m.
