Friday, December 13 - Thursday, 19, 2024
Patrick Gibson (“The OA”) stars as a young version of the iconic vigilante serial killer in “Dexter: Original Sin,” premiering Friday, Dec. 13, on Paramount+ with Showtime, and making its network premiere Sunday, Dec. 15, on Showtime.
The identity of the featured celebrity is found within the answers in the puzzle. In order to take the TV Challenge, unscramble the letters noted with asterisks within the puzzle.
ACROSS
1. “O Brother, Where ___ Thou?” (2000)
4. Cost-of-living stat.
7. __ __ no good
11. “What a no-brainer!”
12. “Sunday Night Baseball” commentator
13. Close
14. “The Simpsons” grandpa
15. Long-running TV series set in Colorado
17. Setting for “The Vampire Diaries”
19. Hospital staffer
20. Black-maned ruminant
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”
41. The Log Lady lived there
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
DOWN
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
12. Out of the way
16. CNN offshoot
18. Solder ingredient
21. Cold call?
22. Friend of Owl and Rabbit
24. “Home Improvement” star
25. Dedicated work
26. Turf
30. Forty winks
31. Dentist’s suggestion
32. “Agatha ___ Along”
34. Seance sound
35. Moved stealthily
36. Gershwin musical whose name sounds like an approval
37. Threshold
38. Brownie accessory
39. Slick, physically or relationally
40. Dominic of “The Wire”
41. “Candidly,” in textspeak
42. Itsy-bitsy
“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.
“Ronny Chieng: Love To Hate It” (Dec. 17)
Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ronny Chieng returns with his third Netflix stand-up special. Filmed over a five night sold-out run in Honolulu at the historic Hawai’i Theatre, 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.
Q: It was good to see Heather Locklear back on TV recently in a Lifetime movie. Does she have any new other projects planned? — Courtney Scott, Myrtle Beach, S.C. A: She told us, in an interview about that movie, that she’s always open to considering working in projects that give her something different to do ... as did her role in that film, the fact-inspired “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story.” However, a potential project that’s on her mind now would take her back to her past, when she was one of TV’s most prominent stars thanks to a career built through such series as “Dynasty” and “T.J. Hooker” (which she made simultaneously for ABC). Both of those shows were produced by television icon Aaron Spelling, who considered Locklear his “good-luck charm.” She affirmed that notion again when he hired her to join the “Beverly Hills, 90210” spinoff “Melrose Place,” which had middling ratings until she joined the serial as the scheming Amanda Woodward, making the show one of Fox’s top hits at the time. Now there’s talk of a “Melrose” revival with many of the original stars, and Locklear has agreed to be a part of it if it comes to fruition.
That wouldn’t be the first time Locklear has revisited the “Place.” She also was among the actors who returned for an extension of the initial show that had a single season (2009-10) on The CW. The idea had been to emulate the revival that “Beverly Hills, 90210” had been given by that network — with the simply titled “90210” — and though that lasted five seasons (2008-13), things didn’t work out the same way for “Melrose Place.” Regardless, more may be in store.
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Where all the top choices can be found in one place!
“Fast Friends” (Dec. 19)
This four-part fan challenge special, hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, celebrates the iconic series “Friends” in a fast-paced competition event. Filmed at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in New York City, fans re-live their favorite moments, from racing through Rachel and Monica’s apartment, to darting across Joey and Chandler’s bachelor pad and grabbing a coffee at Central Perk, while being put to the test with trivia, puzzles, and games that will keep even the most die-hard fans on their toes. The quickest team will win the title of Ultimate Fast Friends Champion.
“The 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 Springfield 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.
Saturday, Dec. 14
9:30 p.m. (59) RaceWeek
BASKETBALL
Friday, Dec. 13
8 a.m. (126) The Raptors Show (Live)
12 p.m. (5) NBA Today (Live)
4 p.m. (23) NBA Basketball Teams TBA. (Live)
5 p.m. (15) College Basketball Indiana at Nebraska. From Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. (Live)
7 p.m. (23) NBA Basketball Teams TBA. (Live)
Saturday, Dec. 14
9 a.m. (14) College Basketball Texas A&M vs. Purdue. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
12 p.m. (15) College Basketball Seton Hall at Rutgers. From Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, N.J. (Live)
1 p.m. (60) (61) (40) College Basketball La Salle at North Carolina. From the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Live)
2 p.m. (15) FOX College Hoops Extra (Live)
2:30 p.m. (15) College Basketball Tennessee at Illinois. From State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. (Live)
4:30 p.m. (15) FOX College Hoops
Extra (Live)
5 p.m. (15) College Basketball Gonzaga vs. Connecticut. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live) (16) NBA Countdown (Live)
5:30 p.m. (16) NBA Basketball Teams TBA. (Live)
Sunday, Dec. 15
10 a.m. (16) Women’s College Basketball NC State at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (Live)
Monday, Dec. 16
8 a.m. (126) The Raptors Show (Live)
Tuesday, Dec. 17
8 a.m. (126) The Raptors Show (Live)
12 p.m. (5) NBA Today (Live)
4 p.m. (5) College Basketball North Carolina vs. Florida. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Live)
5 p.m. (16) NBA Countdown (Live)
5:30 p.m. (16) NBA Basketball NBA Cup, Championship: Teams TBA. (Live)
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8 a.m. (126) The Raptors Show (Live)
12 p.m. (5) NBA Today (Live)
10 p.m. (126) NBA Basketball
12 a.m. (126) NBA Basketball
Thursday, Dec. 19
8 a.m. (126) The Raptors Show (Live)
12 p.m. (5) NBA Today (Live) EXTREME
Friday, Dec. 13
10 a.m. (118) Skate le monde Mexique. Les visions alternatives des planchistes mexicains.
Friday, Dec. 13
1 p.m. (5) NFL Live (Live)
6:30 p.m. (59) Patriots This Week
7:30 p.m. (18) Seahawks Central
Saturday, Dec. 14
6 a.m. (5) College GameDay (Live)
9 a.m. (16) (5) College Football Cricket Celebration Bowl: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Live)
11:30 a.m. (14) College Football Today (Live)
12 p.m. (14) College Football Navy vs. Army. From Northwest Field in Landover, Md. (Live)
12:30 p.m. (16) College Football FCS Division I Championship, Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. (Live)
3:30 p.m. (14) CBS College Football Postgame Show (Live)
5 p.m. (5) Heisman Trophy Ceremony (Live)
6 p.m. (5) College Football IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: Teams TBA. From Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. (Live)
9:30 p.m. (5) CFL Wired Grey Cup.
12:05 a.m. (60) The Silver and Black Show
Sunday, Dec. 15
6 a.m. (59) Patriots All Access
7 a.m. (5) NFL Countdown (Live)
8 a.m. (15) FOX NFL Kickoff (Live)
9 a.m. (15) FOX NFL Sunday (Live)
10 a.m. (12) (9) (108) (5) NFL Football Teams TBA. (Live) (15) (14) NFL Football (Live)
1 p.m. (5) NFL Football Teams TBA. (Live)
1:25 p.m. (9) (108) NFL Football Teams TBA. (Live) (15) (14) NFL Football (Live)
4 p.m. (18) (5) Football Night in America (Live)
4:30 p.m. (9) (108) NFL on CTV Live (Live) (15) The OT (Live) (59) Patriots Fifth Quarter
5 p.m. (9) (108) Football Night in America (Live)
5:15 p.m. (9) (108) (18) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle. (Live)
5:20 p.m. (5) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks. From Lumen Field in Seattle. (Live)
8:30 p.m. (18) The 5th Quarter
5 a.m. (126) The Lombardi Line (Live)
Monday, Dec. 16
12 p.m. (5) NFL Live (Live)
3 p.m. (5) NFL Monday Night Countdown (Live)
5 p.m. (16) NFL Football Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings. From U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Live) (87) Onward Notre Dame: Brian Kelly Journey Home to Boston
Coach Brian Kelly returns home to Massachusetts roots.
5:30 p.m. (5) NFL Football Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders. From Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Live)
3 a.m. (60) Raiders Gameday
5 a.m. (126) The Lombardi Line (Live)
Tuesday, Dec. 17
1 p.m. (5) NFL Live (Live)
6 p.m. (5) College Football Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: Teams TBA. From Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (Live)
5 a.m. (126) The Lombardi Line (Live)
Wednesday, Dec. 18
1 p.m. (5) NFL Live (Live)
6 p.m. (61) (40) Inside the NFL
6:30 p.m. (59) Patriots 1st Down New England Patriots analysis, news and highlights.
9 p.m. (60) Inside the NFL
5 a.m. (126) The Lombardi Line (Live)
Thursday, Dec. 19
1 p.m. (5) NFL Live (Live)
4 p.m. (5) TNF Tonight (Live)
5 p.m. (12) NFL Thursday Night Football Pregame (Live)
5:15 p.m. (12) (5) NFL Football Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Live)
6:30 p.m. (59) Patriots Unfiltered on TV
5 a.m. (126) The Lombardi Line (Live)
Saturday, Dec. 14
12 p.m. (18) PGA Tour Golf Grant Thornton Invitational, Second Round. From Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. (Live)
Sunday, Dec. 15
11 a.m. (18) PGA Tour Golf Grant Thornton Invitational, Final Round. From Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. (Live)
Thursday, Dec. 19
10:30 a.m. (5) Golf Talk Canada 2024 Year in Review.
Friday, Dec. 13
10 a.m. (23) NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Seattle Kraken. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
12 p.m. (126) Road to the NHL Winter Classic
1 p.m. (126) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
2 p.m. (23) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
1 a.m. (126) Road to the NHL Winter Classic
2 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
4 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
5 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
Saturday, Dec. 14
6 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
7 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
8 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
9:30 a.m. (23) Road to the NHL Winter Classic
10 a.m. (23) NHL Hockey Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Live)
12:30 p.m. (23) NHL’s Best
1 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey Vegas
Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers. From Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. (Live)
3:30 p.m. (2) Hockey Night in Canada: Hockey Central (Live)
(13) (23) Hockey Central Saturday (Live) (126) NHL’s Best
4 p.m. (2) (23) NHL Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (Live) (13) NHL Hockey Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets. From Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Live)
7 p.m. (2) (23) NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks. From Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Live) (13) NHL Hockey Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames. From Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. (Live) (10) NHL Hockey Teams TBA. (Live)
10 p.m. (2) Hockey Night in Canada: After Hours (Live) (23) After Hours (Live)
11 p.m. (126) NHL Hockey Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets. From Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1 a.m. (126) NHL Hockey Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames. From Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta.
3 a.m. (126) NHL Hockey Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers. From Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.
5 a.m. (126) NHL Hockey Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets. From Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Sunday, Dec. 15
7 a.m. (126) NHL Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
10 a.m. (23) NHL Hockey Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks. From Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
12 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (Live)
2:30 p.m. (23) NHL’s Best
3 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live)
5:30 p.m. (23) NHL’s Best
6 p.m. (23) Road to the NHL Winter Classic
8 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Monday, Dec. 16
7 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
11 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best (23) NHL Hockey
12 p.m. (126) NHL’s Best
1 p.m. (126) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
2 p.m. (23) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
4 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
8 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
Tuesday, Dec. 17
10 a.m. (23) NHL Hockey
1 p.m. (126) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
2 p.m. (23) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
3:30 p.m. (23) Hockey Central (Live)
4 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
7:30 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
11 p.m. (126) NHL Hockey
1 a.m. (126) NHL Hockey
Wednesday, Dec. 18
7 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
10 a.m. (23) NHL Hockey
11 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
12 p.m. (126) NHL’s Best
1 p.m. (126) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
3 p.m. (23) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
4 p.m. (5) Professional Women’s Hockey League Toronto Sceptres at New York Sirens. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Live)
5 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
6:30 p.m. (126) NHL’s Best
7 p.m. (126) NHL Hockey
8 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
9:30 p.m. (126) NHL’s Best
Thursday, Dec. 19
7:30 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
10 a.m. (23) NHL Hockey
11:30 a.m. (126) NHL’s Best
12:30 p.m. (126) NHL’s Best
1 p.m. (126) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
2 p.m. (23) Real Kyper & Bourne (Live)
4 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
8 p.m. (23) NHL Hockey
Friday, Dec. 13
5 a.m. (96) Fish TV New Brunswick. Saturday, Dec. 14
7 a.m. (6) Westcoast Sporting Journal Bonefish Xflats Lodge. Flyfishing for bonefish on the Yucatan Peninsula.
9 a.m. (52) Raised Hunting
9:30 a.m. (52) Sport Fishing Television
10:30 a.m. (52) Angler West
11 a.m. (6) Gary Cooper’s Fishing Diary The Bucket List. Gerald fishes the midwest coast in search of a trophy.
3:30 p.m. (18) Pure Outdoor Elite freeskiers and snowboarders in Austria’s Kaunertal.
5 a.m. (96) Fish TV New Brunswick.
Sunday, Dec. 15
6:30 a.m. (6) BC Outdoors Sportfishing Browns Bay Derby.
7 a.m. (6) Gary Cooper’s Fishing Diary Wedded Bliss. Fisherman introduced his bride to fishing.
8:30 a.m. (13) Canada in the Rough Great Bear & Fish Combo. Bear hunting in the Algoma Country of Northern Ontario.
11:30 a.m. (6) Westcoast Sporting Journal White Gold on the Pacific. Leading edge halibut techniques on the Pacific.
12 p.m. (6) BC Outdoors Sportfishing Early Season Duncanby. Chasing early season chinook with lodge owner, Sid Keay.
4 a.m. APC Chasing Monsters Pacific Warrior. Cyril tries to catch a predator that rams sharks to death.
Monday, Dec. 16
11 a.m. APC Chasing Monsters Pacific Warrior. Cyril tries to catch a predator that rams sharks to death.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
7 a.m. (96) Fish TV Spanish River Resort and Campground.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
7 a.m. (96) Fish TV Spanish River Resort and Campground.
Saturday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. (2) FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Alpe d’Huez - Women’s Dual Moguls.
12 p.m. (2) FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Women’s Downhill.
2 p.m. (18) FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Men’s Giant Slalom.
11 p.m. (2) FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Val Thorens - Men’s & Women’s Ski Cross. From Val Thorens, France.
12 a.m. (2) FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup Alpe d’Huez - Women’s Dual Moguls.
Sunday, Dec. 15
1 p.m. (18) FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Women’s Downhill.
2 p.m. (18) FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Beaver Creek - Women’s Super G.
12 a.m. (2) FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Val d’Isère
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28 432 STRZ2 Movie (:35) <+++ Stuart Little ('99) Hugh Laurie, Geena Davis. (:05) <+++ Stuart Little 2 ('02) Hugh Laurie, Geena Davis. (:25) <++ Troop Bev erly Hills ('89) Shelley Long. (:15) <+++ Sleepless in Seattle ('93)
29 9301 SHO Rookie Blue "Going Under" <++ Old ('21) Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Gael García Bernal. <+++ The Matrix ('99) Laurence Fishburne,Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves.
30 313 FOOD Gotta Eat Gotta Eat 30-Minute Meals Symon's Dinners The Kitchen "Lovin' in the Oven" (N) Pioneer (N) Pioneer Big Bake "Holiday: Dino-mite Cakemas" The Big Bake
31 300 A&E Zombie Flip "Catastrophe on the Corner" Zombie Hous e Flipping "Dallas: Melrose" Zombie Hous e Flipping "Dallas: Ivandell" Zombie Flip "Keith vs. Goliath" Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars
32 9315 LIFE (5:00) < A Christmas to Treasur e ('22) < Christmas Time Is Here ('21) Dewshane Williams, Tom Pickett, Rukiya Bernard. < A Christmas Star ('21) Daniel Lissing, Juliette Hawk, Sara Canning. < A Christmas Frequency ('23)
33 802 CNN Smerconish (N) (Live) CNN Newsroom (N) The Amanpour Hour (N) CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N)
36 9329 W < Hanukkah on the Rocks Daren Kagasoff, Marc Summers, Stacey Farber. Finding Mr "Laughing All the Way" Finding Mr. Christmas < A Novel Noel ('24) Brendan Penny, Kaitlyn Bernard, Julie Gonzalo.
37 304 TLC Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimple Popper Dr. Pimpl e "Nevus and Bump-Head" 90 Day Fiancé "Pillow Talk: Catch 22" 90 Day "Pillow Talk: The Dark Is Rising" 90 Day "Pillow Talk: A Separate Peace"
38 9622 TOON Supernoobs Transylvania Total Dramarama
Yukon Rescue "The Hunt" Deadman's Curse "The Body in the Cave" The Food That Built America
46 9392 SCIFI <++ Ghost Rider ('07) Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Nicolas Cage. (:15) <+ Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance ('11) Idris Elba, Ciarán Hinds, Nicolas Cage. <++ Godzilla ('14) Ken Watanabe, Aaron Johnson. 47 411 AMC Movie Rudolph's Shiny New Year (:45) <++ Prancer ('89) Rebecca Harrell, Cloris Leachman, Sam Elliott. (:15) Jack Frost <++ Fred Claus
49 504 DTOUR Mountain Monst ers Mountain Monst ers Mountain Monst ersMountain Monst ers Mountain Monst ersMountain Monst ers
52 143 CW Zoo Clues Animal Atlas State to State On the Spot OriginsCoolest Places Raised Hunting Sport Fishing Outdoorsma n Angler West By Design Animals Unleashe d
53 327 SPARK (5:00) < Ice Sculpture Christmas ('15) < Family for Christmas ('15) Tyron Leitso, Milli Wilkinson, Lacey Chabert. <++ 50 First Dates ('04) Drew Barrymor e, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler. <++ Just Go With It ('11) Adam Sandler.
55 9406 CRV1 Movie (:45) <+++ The Color Purple ('23) Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Fantasia Barrino. (:10) < The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan ('23) Vincent Cassel, François Civil. (:15) < Monster Family 2 ('21)
(11:00) <++ Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle ('03) <+++ Charlie's Angels Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz <++ Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle ('03) Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz. 27 DIS Criminal Minds "The Big Wheel" Criminal Minds "Roadkill" Criminal Minds "Amplification" Criminal Minds "To Hell ..." Criminal Minds "To Hell... And Back" Criminal Minds "Conflicted"
28 432 STRZ2 (11:15) <+++ Sleepless in Seattle ('93) (:05) <++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jeffrey Tambor, Jim Carrey. (:55) <+++ Sing ('16) Matthew McConaughey. (:45) <++ Monsters vs. Aliens ('09) Reese Witherspoon. (P)
29 9301 SHO <+++ The Matrix Reloaded ('03) Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves. <++ The Matrix Revolutions ('03) Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves.
30 313 FOOD The Big Bake "Holiday: Santa in Space" The Big Bake "Holiday: Snow Much Fun" Baking "Old-Fashioned Christmas Party" Holiday Baking "Cookie Exchange Party" Holiday Baking "Office Christmas Party" Diners, DriveDiners, Drive
31 300 A&E Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars
32 9315 LIFE (11:00) < A Christmas Frequency ('23) < Christmas in My Hear t ('21) Luke Macfarlane, Heather Hemmens. < Christmas Is You ('21) Matthew MacCaull, Casey Manderson, Becca Tobin. < A Christmas Blessing ('23) (P)
33 802 CNN CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Newsroom (N) CNN Special Program
36 9329 W < A Christmas
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42 462 TCM (11:30) <+++ Lili ('53) Leslie Caron. <+++ The Shop Around the Corne r ('40) James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan. <+++ The Man Who Came to Dinner ('41) Bette Davis, Monty Woolley. <++++ The Go-Between ('71)
45 9704 HIST Toys-America "The Birth of Video Games" Pawn Stars: Best Of "World War Pawn" American Picker s "Picking the Godfather" The Food That Built AmericaUnXplain "Ancient Ruins Revealed" UnBelievable "A Thousand Ways to Die"
46 9392 SCIFI (10:30) <++ Godzilla ('14) <++ Godzilla vs. Kong ('21) Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Alexander Skarsgård. <++ Godzilla: King of the Monsters ('19) Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Kyle Chandler.
47 411 AMC (11:30) <++ Fred Claus ('07) Paul Giamatti, Miranda Richardson, Vince Vaughn. <++ Annie ('82) Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Aileen Quinn. The Broadway smash about the adventures of an orphan girl. <+++ Ghostbusters ('84) Bill Murray.
49 504 DTOUR Mountain M "Return of the Rogue Team" Mountain M "AIMS vs. The Rogue Team" Mountain Monst ers "Scariest Moments" Mountain Monst ers "Best of Bigfoot" Mountain Monst ersMountain Monst ers
52 143 CW Staycation Great Escapes Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Pr ogramming Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programming Staycation Great Escapes Flip Side (N) Flip Side
53 327 SPARK (11:00) <++ Just Go With It ('11) Adam Sandler. <++ 50 First Dates ('04) Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler. <++ Just Go With It ('11) Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Adam Sandler.
55 9406 CRV1 (11:15) < Monster Family 2 ('21) <++ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire ('24) Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd. <++ Harold and the Purple Crayon ('24) Zachary Levi. (:35) < Under the Christmas Tree ('21) Elise Bauman.
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Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves. A computer hacker joins forces with rebel warriors to battle a malevolent cyberintelligence.
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The Pioneer Woman (30) 9 a.m.
Ree Drummond shares her favorite holiday dishes, including fried quail with biscuits and gravy, short rib spaghetti sauce and a herby sticky spiral glazed ham, during this all-new episode. For dessert, Ree shows off her sticky toffee braid.
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Hockey (2) (23) 4 p.m.
Around here, we call Saturdays “Hockey Night in Canada.” Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Detroit Red Wings in a game broadcast live from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. After, the Boston Bruins face the Vancouver Canucks.
Saturday Night’s Main Event (18) 5 p.m.
After nearly 15 years, professional wrestling returns to Saturday nights on NBC, starting with this show broadcast live from the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Expect appearances from Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan.
Heisman Trophy Ceremony (5) 5 p.m.
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To kick off the holly-jolly season, a group of Hollywood’s top celebrities join in this annual parade, which features nonstop festive fun with award-winning bands from across the country, colorful floats and larger-than-life character balloons.
Joker: Folie à Deux (55) 8 p.m.
In this “Joker” sequel, failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) continues to struggle with his villainous dual identity. While incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital, he meets the supposed love of his life, Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga).
Witness the peak of college football when this presentation of the sport’s most prized award, the Heisman Trophy, broadcasts live from the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. Last year, former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the award. The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (61) (40) 5 p.m.
December 13 - Thursday, 19, 2024
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9392 SCIFI <+++ War for the Planet of the Apes ('17) Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Andy Serkis. A colonel leads his troops in a deadly battle against Caesar and his army of intelligent apes. <++ Ghost Rider ('07) Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Nicolas
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BY JAY BOBBIN
“American Graffiti” (1973): As Curt, the member of a group of early ‘60s high-school pals who seemed most likely to succeed, Dreyfuss had the perfect role for his wit and energy. He’s part of a sterling, George Lucas-directed ensemble that also includes Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Bo Hopkins and Harrison Ford.
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977): Dreyfuss reteamed with Spielberg,
with mashed potatoes and aliens thrown in for good measure, in another modern classic. Also featuring the late Melinda Dillon and Teri Garr, the film will be shown Monday, Dec. 16, on Turner Classic Movies.
“The Competition” (1980): Dreyfuss is at his Dreyfuss-est as a piano prodigy making one last bid to win a related contest, but finding an estimable rival in another pianist he falls for (Amy Irving). Lee Remick is great at Irving’s strong-willed mentor.
“Once Around” (1991): Dreyfuss effectively has his “brash” quotient set on “high” as a salesman who irritates the close family of his new love (Holly Hunter). Gena Rowlands and Danny Aiello are wonderful as Hunter’s parents.
“Poseidon” (2006): This “Poseidon Adventure” remake is much more an effects movie than an actors’ picture, but Dreyfuss is extremely moving as a man having a hard time coping with a recently ended relationship when the huge wave hits the ship.
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28 432 STRZ2 (5:20) < Kayak to Klemtu ('18) (:55) <+++ The Lord of the Rings ('78) Voices of William Squire, Christopher Guard. (:15) <++ The Family Stone ('05) Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney. <++++ Singin' in the Rai n ('52)
29 9301 SHO Private Eyes "Dance, Dance Retribution" Private Eyes "The Conroy Curse" <++ Hancock ('08) Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Will Smith. <++++ Terminator 2: Judgme nt Day ('91) Arnold Schwarzenegger.
30 313 FOOD The Big Bake "Holiday: Wreck the Halls" Delicious Giada's Holiday Girl Meets Farm (N) Be My Guest Guy's Guy's Kids Baking "Frosting The Snowman" Christmas Cookie Challenge
31 300 A&E Rachael Rachael Rachael Ray (N) Rachael Ray (N) Rachael Ray's (N) Rachael Ray's (N) Zombie Hous e Flipping "Halfway Home" Zombie Flip "The Longest Yard" Zombie Flip "The Halfway Hou se"
32 9315 LIFE Blue Bloods "The Brave" Blue Bloods "Erasing History" Blue Bloods "School of Hard Knocks" Blue Bloods "Legacy" Blue Bloods "End of Tour" (N) Blue Bloods "Pain Killers"
33 802 CNN State of Union (N) Fareed Zakaria GPS (N) Inside Politics With Manu Raju State of Union Fareed Zakaria GPS CNN Newsroom (N)
36 9329 W < The Santa Class ('24) Benjamin Ayres, Trevor Lerner, Kimberley Sustad.
90 Day: The Last Res ort "Built to Last?"
38 9622 TOON Supernoobs Transylvania Total Dramarama Gumball/ Gumball Gumball/ Gumball
Day: The Last Res ort "The Last Straw" Sister Wives "A Man After My Own Heart"
39 FAM Summer Memories Dorg Van Da ngo Boss Baby Shasha & Milo <++ The Karate Kid Part II I ('89) Pat Morita,Robyn Lively, Ralph Macchio. (:10) Denis-Me /(:20) Boss Baby: C’mas (:20) Denis and Me Dorg Van Da ngo 40 511 PCH Summit Life
Friends
42 462 TCM (4:45) <+++ Meet John Doe ('41) < Black Gravel ('61) Ingmar Zeisberg, Hans Cossy, Helmut Wildt. (:15) <+++ Hans Christian Andersen ('52) Zizi Jeanmaire, Danny Kaye. (:15) <++ Son of Las sie ('45) 45 9704 HIST Ice Pilots NWT "Crash Landing" Ice Pilots NWT "For Sale by Owner" Big Timber Big Timber "Don't Stop Believing" Yukon Rescue "Ice Jam" History's-Mysterie s "Salem Witch Trials"
46 9392 SCIFI (5:00) <++++ Jaws ('75) Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider. <++ The Meg ('18) Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Jason Statham. < Deep Blue Sea 3 ('20) Emerson Brooks, Bren Foster, Nathaniel Buzolic.
47 411 AMC Movie <++ Addams Family Values ('93) Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Anjelica Huston. <++ Jumanji ('95) Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Robin Williams. <++ Heaven Is for Real ('14)
49 504 DTOUR Weird or What? "Man Beasts" Yeti Massacre Alaska Haunting "Buried Secrets" Alaska Haunting "North Pole Nightmare" Alaska Haunting "Cabin Fever"
52 143 CW Daily Living Let the Bible Speak In Search In Touch With Christian Worship Catholic Mass Paid Programming Robert Jeffress Our Honor Joni: Table Talk The Impact Paid Programming
53 327 SPARK (5:00) < Sleigh Bells Ring ('16) < Christmas on Wheel s ('20) Michael Xavier, Lara Amersey, Tiya Sircar. <++ Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ('09) Jennifer Garner,Matthew McConaughey. <++ Last Christmas ('19) Emilia Clarke.
55 9406 CRV1 (5:00) Jackie O <++ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledor e ('22) Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, Eddie Redmayne. (:55) <++ Blue Beetle ('23) Bruna Marquezine, Becky G, Xolo Maridueña. (:05) < Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
56 9407 CRV2 Movie < Candy Cane Candidate ('21) Jake Epstein, Jacky Lai. (:05) I Am Jackie O (:35) <+++ Wonka ('23) Calah Lane, Hugh Grant, Timothée Chalamet. (:40) The Big
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Wife ('09) Eric Bana, Arliss Howard, Rachel McAdams. <+ The Back-up Plan ('10) Alex O'Loughlin, Michaela Watkins, Jennifer Lopez.
27 DIS Criminal Minds "The Performer" Criminal Minds "Outfoxed" Criminal Minds "100"
28 432 STRZ2 Movie (:45) <+++ Moonstruck ('87) Nicolas Cage ,Vincent Gardenia, Cher. <+++ The Goonies ('85) Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Sean Astin. <+++ Arthur Christmas ('11) James McAvoy. 29 9301 SHO (10:00) < Terminator 2: Judgment Day NCIS "The Stories We Leave Behind" NCIS "Foreign Bodies" NCIS "The Trouble With Hal" NCIS "Sticks & Stones" NCIS "In From the Cold"
30 313 FOOD Cookie "North Pole Town Square" Christmas Cooki e "Gingerbread Experts" Christmas Cooki e "Finding Santa" Christmas Cooki e "Christmas Feast" Cookie "Santa's Seaside Holiday" Kids Baking "Frosting The Snowman"
31 300 A&E The First 48 The First 48 "Old Wounds" The First 48 "Blood Lust" The First 48 "The Grudge" First 48 "House of Horrors; Final Sacrifice" The First 48 "A Man's Game" 32
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39 FAM Family Matters Naturally, Sadie Sabrina, Witch Life With Dere kDomino Masters "Qualifiers: Movie Night" <++ The Karate Kid Part II I ('89) Pat Morita,Robyn Lively, Ralph Macchio. (:20) A Summer M Life With Derek
40 511 PCH Bob Heart Bob Heart The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Young Sheldon Young Sheldon One-on-One With Monica Pearson Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night
41 9500 COM Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends
42 462 TCM (11:15) <++ Son of Lassi e ('45) <+++ In the Good Old Summertime ('49) Van Johnson, S.Z. Sakall, Judy Garland. <++ Christmas in Connecticut ('45) Dennis Morgan, Barbara Stanwyck. <++++ The Heiress ('49)
45 9704 HIST NCIS: LA "New Beginnings, Part 2" NCIS: Los Angeles "Active Measures" S.W.A.T. "Peace Talks" S.W.A.T. "Good for Nothing" S.W.A.T. "Spare Parts" Forged in Fire
46 9392 SCIFI (:15) <++++ Jaws ('75) Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Sch eider. (:45) <++ I Am Number Four ('11) Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Agron, Alex Pettyfer. <+++ Dune ('21) Timothée Chalamet.
47 411 AMC (11:00) <++ Heaven Is for Real ('14) <++ Christmas With the Kranks ('04) Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Allen. <++ Uncle Buck ('89) Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly, John Candy. (:15) <++ Look Who's Talking ('89) (P)
49 504 DTOUR Alaska Haunting "Homestead Horror" Alaska Haunting "Gold Town Terror" Haunting "Curse of the Trapper's Cabin" Yeti Massacre Alaska Haunting "Buried Secrets"
52 143 CW InvestigateTV+ Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programming Paid Programm ing The Conners The ConnersEvergreen Speedway
53 327 SPARK (11:00) <++ Last Christmas ('19) <+++ Love Actually ('03) Laura Linney, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant <++ Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ('09) Jennifer Garner,Matthew McConaughey. < Last Christmas
55 9406 CRV1 (11:05) <+++ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ('23) <+++ Wonka ('23) Calah Lane, Hugh Grant,Timothée Chalamet. < A Christmas Bless ing ('23) Serilda Goodwin. < Bringing Christmas Home ('23)
56 9407 CRV2 (11:40) The Big (:35) The Big "The
<++ Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising ('16) Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen.
27 DIS (5:00) Homestead Rescue (N) Expedition Files The Last Woodsmen "Fowl Play" Homestead Rescue Expedition Files
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Rachael Ray’s Holidays (31) 7 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
Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night (61) (40) 4 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.
Sister Wives (37) 7 p.m.
During a brand-new episode, Kody heads out on a date with Robyn and uses the opportunity to rail against their former church. Meanwhile, Meri and Jenn travel to visit Brandi in Las Vegas and discuss Meri’s spiritual release from her ex-husband, Kody.
The Simpsons (13) 8 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?
Following Yonder Star (36) 8 p.m.
Once a famed TV mom, Abby (Brooke D’Orsay) finds her life a wreck due to a scandal. She hopes to find respite in a luxury Vermont inn during Christmas, but a booking snafu leaves her without a room until a local B&B owner (John Brotherton) steps up.
The Simpsons (15) 8:30 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?
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46 9392 SCIFI (5:00) <+++ Dune ('21)
Brian Tyree Henry, Shameik Moore. <++ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ('24) Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Michael Keaton. (:45) < High Holiday ('21) Jennifer Tilly,
BY JAY BOBBIN
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.
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F (11:45) <++ Stone of Destiny ('08) Kate Mara, Charlie Cox. (:25) <+++ The Dark Crystal ('82) John Baddeley. <+++ The Neverending Stor y ('84) Barret Oliver. (:35) <++ Labyrinth ('86) Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie.
M (11:25) <++ Mr. & Mrs. Smith ('05) Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt. <++ The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mo m ('11) Gil Bellows. (:10) <+++ Contact ('97) Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, Jodie Foster. Movie
T (11:40) <+++ Eve & the Fire Horse ('05) (:15) <++ You've Got Mai l ('98) Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Tom Hanks. (:20) <++ Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves ('91) Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner. Movie
W (11:20) < Goose! (:50) < Anthropocene: The Human Epoch ('18) (:20) <+++ Ghostbusters ('84) Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray. (:10) <++ Ghostbusters II ('89) Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray.
Th (:20) < The Games Maker ('14) Tom Cavanagh, Megan Charpentier, Joseph Fiennes. (:15) <+++ Miracle on 34th Street ('94) Elizabeth Perkins, Richar d Attenborough. (:10) <++ Santa Claus: The Movie ('85) David Huddleston, Dudley Moore.
F Law & Order: SVU "Debatable" Law & Order: SVU "Bad Things" Law-SVU "All Pain Is One Malady"
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F (11:45) <+ Alias French Gertie ('30) <+ The Woman Racket ('30) Blanche Sweet, Tom Moore. <++ Framed ('30) Evelyn Brent. (:45) <+++ Three on a Match ('32) Warren William. <+++ MacArthur ('77) Gregory Peck.
M Movie <++ Logan's Ru n ('76) Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Michael York. <++++ Close Encounters of the Third Kind ('77) François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Richard Dreyfuss. <+++ Auntie Mame ('58)
T (11:15) <++ The Wild North ('52) <++ The White Tower ('50) Alida Valli, Claude Rains, Glenn Ford. <+++ Man in the Wilderness ('71) John Huston, Henry Wilcoxon, Richard Harris. < Movie
W Movie (:45) <+++ Penny Serenade ('41) Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi, Irene Dunne. <+++ George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Jo urney ('84) < Movie
Th (11:30) <++ 80 Steps to Jonah ('69) Wayne Newton. <+ The Extraordinary Seaman ('69) David Niven. <+++ The Black Stallion ('79) Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Kelly Reno. <+++ Babes in Arms ('39)
M*A*S*H NCIS: Los Angeles S.W.A.T. Various Various
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F (11:00) <++ Prancer ('89) Rebecca Harrell, Sam Elliott. < Jack Frost ('79) (:45) Frosty's (:15) Christmas (:45) <+ The Year Without a Santa Claus ('06) <+++ Snoopy, Com e Home ('72)
M (:15) <++ Click ('06) Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, Adam Sandler. (:45) <+ Mr. Deeds ('02) Winona Ryder, Peter Gallagher, Adam Sandler. (:45) <++ Mr. Mom ('83) Teri Garr, Michael Keaton.
T (11:00) < National Lampoon's Vacation <+ Vegas Vacation ('97) Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Chevy Chase. <+++ Snoopy, Com e Home ('72) Voices of Robin Kohn, Chad Webber. <+++ A Boy Named Charlie Brown
W (10:30) <++ Fred Claus ('07) <+++ Snoopy, Come Home ('72) Voices of Robin Kohn, Chad Webber. <++ Christmas With the Kranks ('04) Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Allen. <++ Prancer ('89) Sam Elliott.
Th (10:15) <+++ Big (:45) <+++ Galaxy Quest ('99) Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tim Allen. <+++ Jerry Maguire ('96) Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Tom Cruise. A crisis of conscience costs a sports agent his job.
49 504 DTOUR Ghost Asylum Mountain Monst ers Haunted TownsParanormal Lockdow n Various M Border Security Border Security Border Security
52 143 CW Mathis Court Mathis Court Cutlers Court Cutlers CourtHot Bench Hot Bench Hot Bench Hot Bench The Conners The Conners The Neighborhood The Neighborhood
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F (11:40) I Am Burt Reynolds (:15) <++++ Toxic Skies ('08) James Tupper, Anne Heche. (:50) < A Harvest Homecoming ('23) Trevor Donovan. (:20) < A Unicorn for Christmas ('21) Sunny Mabrey. Movie
M (:05) < Gunda ('20) (:45) Crazy Racing (:25) < This Time Each Year ('24) Niall Matter, Alison Sweeney. (:55) < A Royal Christmas Match ('22)
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T (11:40) < Sweet Navidad ('21) (:10) < A Snowy Christmas ('21) Elysia Rotaru. (:40) < Christmas With the Foxe s ('23) Andrea Lee Davis. (:10) <++ The Marksman ('21) Jacob Perez, Katheryn Winnick, Liam Neeson.
W (11:20) < You Can Live Forever ('22) <++ The Secret Garden ('20) Julie Walters, Colin Firth. (:45) <++ Harold and the Purple Crayon ('24) Zachary Levi. (:15) Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Th (:20) < A Big Fat Family Christmas ('22) Shannon Chan-Kent. (:50) < Butterfly Tale ('23) Tatiana Maslany. (:20) < Christmas at the Greenbrie r ('22) Alicia Leigh Willis. (:50) < Monster ('23) Eita, Sakura Andô.
F (11:40) < Warrior Strong ('23) Andrew "Dice" Clay. (:25) < A Big Fat Family Christmas ('22) Shannon Chan-Kent. (:55) < You Can Live Forever ('22) Anwen O'Driscoll. (:35) < Christmas at the Greenbrie r ('22) Alicia Leigh Willis.
M (11:50) Transplant (:40) < Mistletoe Ti me Machine ('22) Megha Sandhu. (:10) < A Royal Christmas Match ('22) Jordana Largy. (:40) <++ About My Father ('23) Sebastian Maniscalco. (:15) < The Pod Gene ration ('23)
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T (11:50) Transplant (:40) < One Delicious Christmas ('22) Vanessa Marano. (:10) <+++ Living ('22) Aimee Lou Wood, Alex Sharp, Bill Nighy. (:55) < Love in Bloom ('22) Julian Haig, Susie Abromeit. Movie
W (:20) Corner Gas (:45) Transplant "Who Is Mags?" (:35) < Warrior Strong ('23) Andrew "Dice" Clay. (:20) < How the Gringo Stole Christmas ('23) George Lopez. (:45) <+++ The Color Purple ('23) Fantasia Barrino.
Th (11:50) Transplant (:40) I Am Burt Reynolds (:15) I Am Jackie O (:45) < Born Hungr y ('24) (:10) <+++ Barbie ('23) Margot Robbie.
F Movie (:25) < Dancing Through Christmas ('21) AnnaLynne McCord. U2: Innoce nce and Experience Live in Paris < Christmas at the Drive-I n ('22) Danica McKellar.
M (10:45) < Tina ('21) (:45) < The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Hear t ('20) (:40) < Christmas Icetastrophe ('14) Victor Webster. (:10) < A Snowy Christmas ('21) Elysia Rotaru. Movie
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American Masters (87) 7 p.m.
NFL Football (16) 5 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?
Operation Mistletoe (61) (40) 5 p.m.
The holidays become a weave of love when interior designer Grace (Jen Lilley) is hired by her best friend to decorate a house that Ryan (Nick Bateman), a former classmate and crush, is hoping to sell. Will real estate matchmaking lead to romance?
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.
Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry (13) (18) 8 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.
Disco’s Revenge (55) 8 p.m.
From its humble origins in New York house parties, to its meteoric boom in popularity and eventual fall from grace, this 2024 documentary from directors Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara talks to those who created the genre that will never die: disco.
NCIS: Origins (8) (14) 10 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.
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Thanks to Barry Manilow, it’ll be “A Very Barry Christmas” again this year.
The Grammy, Primetime Emmy and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter draws upon seasonal tunes, as well as his own enduring catalog of hit singles, in his 2023 special that gets an NBC repeat Thursday, Dec. 19. Taped at the International Showroom of The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), where Manilow broke Elvis Presley’s record for doing the most shows there, the hour has a musical menu ranging from “Jingle Bells” and “White Christmas” to “Mandy” and “Copacabana.”
‘I’ve got a Christmas show.’ They said, ‘You do?’ And I said, ‘Yeah. And it’s all ready to go if you want it.’
“We do it in various places every year,” notes Manilow, “and I sent them a video of it, and they loved what they saw. They came to The Westgate with their cameras, we had a big audience, and off we went. The only problem was me, because I kept forgetting to do certain things, but they made the show even more beautiful than it was before. There were many more lights and more Christmas trees, and it was just gorgeous.”
The holiday season has great meaning to Manilow, who gets support in “A Very Barry Christmas” from a 24-piece band. “I love my Christmas albums,” he says of “Because It’s Christmas,” “A Christmas Gift of Love” and “In the Swing of Christmas.” “I loved doing them. I don’t usually listen to my albums, but now and again, if I’m going to listen to any of them, it’s those. I love the arrangements and the orchestrations and the songs that I chose.” Checking in with
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“A whole bunch of NBC people came to see the regular show I do at the Westgate, and they were interested in filming that,” the friendly Manilow recalls. “During the conversation after the show, they said they were looking for Christmas stuff because they couldn’t create anything until after the [2023] writers’ strike, which was going on then. I said,
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(126) (61) (40) 5 p.m.
With Deadline behind them, the superstars of NXT set their sights on annual TV special New Year’s Evil, where the winners of the men’s and women’s Iron Survivor matches challenge for the NXT Championship and NXT Women’s Championship, respectively.
Night Court (108) 5:30 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.
Extreme Road Ragers (31) 7 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.
FBI (8) (14) 8 p.m.
When it comes to cases of tremendous magnitude, whether it be terrorism, organized crime or counterintelligence, it’s best to trust the experts. First class agents from the FBI work day and night to serve and protect their country in each new episode.
LEGO Masters (12) (15) 8 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 (19) 8 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.
dernier ('19) Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Emilia Clarke. Une jeune femme travaille dans un magasin de jouets.
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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?
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8) Twinkies
7) a jello mold (“it’s lime”)
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5) leftover fried chicken
4) their last can of Whohash
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Friday, Dec. 13
9 a.m. (42) Paid ++ (‘31, Crime Story) Joan Crawford. Innocent salesclerk (Joan Crawford) seeks revenge after prison.
10 a.m. (39) The Karate Kid +++ (‘84, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Bullied teen (Ralph Macchio) learns karate from handyman Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita). (TVG)
10:05 a.m. (56) Toxic Skies ++++ (‘08, Thriller) Anne Heche. A doctor must find a cure for a viral epidemic that is spreading through vapors from jets. (TV14)
10:10 a.m. (28) Watermark ++ (‘13, Documentary) Edward Burtynsky. Diverse stories from around the world explore our relationship with water. (TVG)
11 a.m. (47) Prancer ++ (‘89, Children) Sam Elliott. A widower’s (Sam Elliott) daughter (Rebecca Harrell) thinks a wounded reindeer is Santa’s. (TVG)
11:45 a.m. (28) Stone of Destiny ++ (‘08, Adventure) Charlie Cox. Scottish collegians lead a raid in 1950 England to steal back the Stone of Scone. (TVG)
1:15 p.m. (55) Toxic Skies ++++ (‘08, Thriller) Anne Heche. A doctor must find a cure for a viral epidemic that is spreading through vapors from jets. (TV14)
1:25 p.m. (28) The Dark Crystal +++ (‘82, Children) Voices of John Baddeley. Elfin Gelflings must heal the Dark Crystal to defeat the reptile Skeksis. Performed by Muppets.
2:30 p.m. (42) Framed ++ (‘30, Crime Story) Evelyn Brent. Racketeer’s daughter (Evelyn Brent) loves policeman’s son (Regis Toomey). (TVG)
3 p.m. (28) The Neverending Story +++ (‘84, Children) Barret Oliver. An imaginative boy is transported to a magical kingdom in danger of destruction. (TVG)
3:45 p.m. (42) Three on a Match +++ (‘32, Drama) Warren William. Bad luck hits a rich man’s (Warren William) wife (Ann Dvorak) and her girlfriends. (TVG)
4:35 p.m. (28) Labyrinth ++ (‘86, Fantasy) David Bowie. Teen (Jennifer Connelly) tries to save baby brother (Toby Froud) from goblin king (David Bowie). (TVG)
5 p.m. (47) Snoopy, Come Home +++ (‘72, Animated) Voices of Chad Webber. Snoopy searches for his original owner after she writes him a letter from the hospital. (TVG) (124) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (‘10, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe. Harry, Ron and Hermione set out to destroy the Horcruxes, the secrets to Voldemort’s power. (TVG) (42) MacArthur +++ (‘77, Biography) Gregory Peck. Gen. Douglas MacArthur returns to the Philippines, manages postwar Japan and defies the president. (TVG)
5:50 p.m. (55) Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ++ (‘23, Action) Jason Momoa. Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, to save the world from Black Manta. (TVG)
6 p.m. (39) The Karate Kid +++ (‘84, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Bullied
teen (Ralph Macchio) learns karate from handyman Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita). (TVG)
(29) Nobody +++ (‘21, Action) Bob Odenkirk. In a barrage of fists and gunfire, an enraged man must save his family from a dangerous adversary. (TVPG)
6:20 p.m. (28) The Princess Bride +++ (‘87, Children) Cary Elwes. A pirate (Cary Elwes) rescues his beloved (Robin Wright) from a dreadful prince. (TVG)
7 p.m. (47) Fred Claus ++ (‘07, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. Santa’s (Paul Giamatti) ne’er-do-well brother (Vince Vaughn) puts Christmas in jeopardy. (TVG)
7:30 p.m. (42) To Kill a Mockingbird ++++ (‘62, Drama) Gregory Peck. A lawyer (Gregory Peck) defends an innocent black man for rape in 1930s Alabama. (TVG)
8 p.m. (55) Jurassic Park +++ (‘93, Adventure) Sam Neill. Scientists (Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum) visit a park of DNA-regenerated dinosaurs. (TVG) (124) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (‘11, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe. As his showdown with Lord Voldemort nears, Harry may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. (TVG) (29) Old ++ (‘21, Horror) Gael García Bernal. Terror strikes when a family visits a secluded beach that somehow causes them to age rapidly. (TVPG) (28) Spider-Man +++ (‘02, Action) Tobey Maguire. Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) battles his archenemy, the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). (TVG)
9:30 p.m. (47) Jack Frost ++ (‘98, Children) Michael Keaton. A dead man (Michael Keaton) returns in the form of a snowman. (TVG)
9:45 p.m. (42) Cape Fear +++ (‘62, Thriller) Gregory Peck. Southern lawyer (Gregory Peck) sets houseboat trap for ex-convict psycho (Robert Mitchum). (TVPG)
10 p.m. (39) The Karate Kid +++ (‘84, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Bullied teen (Ralph Macchio) learns karate from handyman Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita). (TVG) (29) Nobody +++ (‘21, Action) Bob Odenkirk. In a barrage of fists and gunfire, an enraged man must save his family from a dangerous adversary. (TVPG)
10:05 p.m. (28) Spider-Man 2 +++ (‘04, Action) Tobey Maguire. Tormented Peter Parker fights a man who has mechanical tentacles.
10:35 p.m. (116) Le retour de Ben +++ (‘18, Drame) Julia Roberts. Une mère fait tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour maintenir la sobriété de son fils. (TVPG)
10:45 p.m. (124) Die Hard With a Vengeance +++ (‘95, Action) Bruce Willis. McClane (Bruce Willis), shopkeeper (Samuel L. Jackson) seek terrorist bomber (Jeremy Irons). (TVPG) 11:40 p.m. (56) Scream ++ (‘22, Horror) Neve Campbell. A new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets. (TVPG)
11:45 p.m. (42) Captain Horatio Hornblower +++ (‘51, Adventure)
Gregory Peck. A naval hero (Gregory Peck) woos the Duke of Wellington’s sister (Virginia Mayo). (TVG)
12 a.m. (47) Happy Feet +++ (‘06, Animated) Voices of Elijah Wood. A penguin (Elijah Wood) who cannot sing expresses himself, instead, through tapdancing. (TVG) (104) Emma ++ (‘96, Drama) Kate Beckinsale. An inveterate 1800s matchmaker (Kate Beckinsale) nearly misses love. (TVPG) (55) Coming 2 America ++ (‘21, Comedy) Eddie Murphy. Prince Akeem returns to Queens, N.Y., to find his longlost son and bring him back to Zamunda. (29) Old ++ (‘21, Horror) Gael García Bernal. Terror strikes when a family visits a secluded beach that somehow causes them to age rapidly. (TVPG)
12:15 a.m. (28) Stage Fright ++ (‘14, Horror) Allie MacDonald. A masked killer who despises musicals terrorizes a theater camp. (TVPG)
12:50 a.m. (116) Noël au château ++ (‘11, Jeunes) Katie McGrath. Deux jeunes rencontrent leur grand-père, un duc anglais, et passent les Fêtes avec lui. (TVG)
1:10 a.m. (3) Capote +++ (‘05, Drame historique) Philip Seymour Hoffman. En 1959, l’écrivain Truman Capote s’intéresse à un crime crapuleux pour en faire un livre. (TVPG)
2 a.m. (42) The Snows of Kilimanjaro +++ (‘52, Adventure) Gregory Peck. A Hemingwayesque writer (Gregory Peck) reviews the riddle of his life as he lies dying in Africa. (TVG)
Saturday, Dec. 14
8 a.m. (39) The Karate Kid Part II ++ (‘86, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) returns to Okinawa with karate protege (Ralph Macchio). (TVG)
8:05 a.m. (28) Stuart Little 2 +++ (‘02, Children) Geena Davis. Stuart is duped by a duplicitous bird who claims to be on the run from a malevolent falcon. (TVG)
8:55 a.m. (56) Barbie +++ (‘23, Comedy) Margot Robbie. Barbie and Ken leave the world of Barbie Land to discover the joys and perils of the real world. (TVG)
9 a.m. (53) 50 First Dates ++ (‘04, Romance) Adam Sandler. A man (Adam Sandler) falls for a woman (Drew Barrymore) who has short-term memory loss. (TVG)
(29) The Matrix +++ (‘99, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves. A computer hacker joins forces with rebel warriors to battle a malevolent cyberintelligence. (TVPG) (26) Charlie’s Angels +++ (‘00, Action) Cameron Diaz. Three detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to rescue a computer pro. (TVG) (42) Mame ++ (‘74, Musical) Lucille Ball. Woman (Lucille Ball) wiped out in ‘29 weds millionaire (Robert Preston), lives fully. (TVG)
9:25 a.m. (28) Troop Beverly Hills ++ (‘89, Comedy) Shelley Long. Idle rich woman’s (Shelley Long) husband (Craig T. Nelson) gets her to lead campers. (TVG)
10 a.m. (58) Snowglobe Christmas ++ (‘11, Sci-Fi) Michael Hogan. Disaster strikes when a snow globe affects events in the real world. (TV14)
10:30 a.m. (46) Godzilla ++ (‘14, Sci-Fi) Aaron Johnson. Humans get caught in the middle when Godzilla and his malevolent foes battle for supremacy. (TVG)
11 a.m. (53) Just Go With It ++ (‘11, Romance) Adam Sandler. A doctor (Adam Sandler) asks his loyal assistant
for help in winning the woman of his dreams. (TVG) (26) Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle ++ (‘03, Action) Cameron Diaz. Private detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to retrieve cryptic information. (TVG)
11:15 a.m. (28) Sleepless in Seattle +++ (‘93, Romance) Tom Hanks. A grieving widower (Tom Hanks) captures the heart of a recently engaged newswoman (Meg Ryan). (TVG)
11:30 a.m. (47) Fred Claus ++ (‘07, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. Santa’s (Paul Giamatti) ne’er-do-well brother (Vince Vaughn) puts Christmas in jeopardy. (TVG) (42) Lili +++ (‘53, Musical) Leslie Caron. A French teen (Leslie Caron) joins a carnival and meets a lying magician and a loving puppeteer. (TVG)
12 p.m. (29) The Matrix Reloaded +++ (‘03, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves. Freedom fighters (Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss) revolt against machines. (TVPG) (22) Ella Enchanted ++ (‘04, Children) Anne Hathaway. A young woman (Anne Hathaway) tries to break her curse of obedience. (TVG)
1 p.m. (3) Collège d’élite +++ (‘92, Drame) Brendan Fraser. Admis dans un collège huppé, un jeune joueur de football doit cacher son identité juive. (TVG)
(55) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire ++ (‘24, Comedy) Paul Rudd. The Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters to save the world from a second ice age. (TVG) (46) Godzilla vs. Kong ++ (‘21, Sci-Fi) Alexander Skarsgård. Fearsome monsters Godzilla and Kong square off in an epic battle for the ages. (TVG) (42) The Shop Around the Corner +++ (‘40, Romance) Margaret Sullavan. Bickering Budapest co-workers (Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart) fall in love as secret pen pals. (TVG)
1:05 p.m. (28) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas ++ (‘00, Children) Jim Carrey. A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. (TVG) (118) Marguerite +++ (‘15, Comédie) Catherine Frot. Marguerite chante tragiquement faux et personne ne lui a jamais dit. (TVG)
1:30 p.m. (53) 50 First Dates ++ (‘04, Romance) Adam Sandler. A man (Adam Sandler) falls for a woman (Drew Barrymore) who has short-term memory loss. (TVG)
(26) Charlie’s Angels +++ (‘00, Action) Cameron Diaz. Three detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to rescue a computer pro. (TVG)
2 p.m. (47) Annie ++ (‘82, Children)
Aileen Quinn. Daddy Warbucks (Albert Finney) protects little orphan Annie (Aileen Quinn) in 1930s New York. (TVG) (96) The Iron Lady ++ (‘11, History) Meryl Streep. Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) becomes the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister. (TVG)
2:55 p.m. (28) Sing +++ (‘16, Animated) Voices of Matthew McConaughey. A pig, a mouse, a porcupine, a gorilla, an elephant and other animals enter a singing competition. (TVG)
3 p.m. (55) Harold and the Purple Crayon ++ (‘24, Animated) Zachary Levi. Harold embarks on an adventure with a purple crayon that can bring anything to life. (TVG) (39) The Karate Kid Part II ++ (‘86, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) returns to Okinawa with karate protege (Ralph Macchio). (TVG)
(29) The Matrix Revolutions ++ (‘03, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves. Neo, Morpheus and Trinity prepare for a final battle against vicious machines set to invade Zion. (TVPG)
(42) The Man Who Came to Dinner +++ (‘41, Comedy) Monty Woolley. A critic (Monty Woolley) with a broken hip mends at his host’s home. (TVG)
3:15 p.m. (284) Kin ++ (‘18, Sci-Fi) Myles Truitt. Two brothers use a hightech gun to battle an army of thugs and two futuristic soldiers. (TVG)
3:30 p.m. (53) Just Go With It ++ (‘11, Romance) Adam Sandler. A doctor (Adam Sandler) asks his loyal assistant for help in winning the woman of his dreams. (TVG) (56) Creed II +++ (‘18, Drama)
Michael B. Jordan. Rocky Balboa trains boxing phenom Adonis Johnson for a showdown against the son of Ivan Drago. (TVG) (46) Godzilla: King of the Monsters ++ (‘19, Sci-Fi) Kyle Chandler. Godzilla collides with Mothra, Rodan and the three-headed monster King Ghidorah. (TVG) (26) Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle ++ (‘03, Action) Cameron Diaz. Private detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to retrieve cryptic information. (TVG)
4:45 p.m. (28) Monsters vs. Aliens ++ (‘09, Animated) Voices of Reese Witherspoon. The government commissions a ragtag group of monsters to defend Earth from an alien robot. (TVG)
5 p.m. (47) Ghostbusters +++ (‘84, Comedy) Bill Murray. Armed with proton packs, four paranormal investigators battle mischievous ghouls in New York. (TVG) (42) The Go-Between ++++ (‘71, Drama) Julie Christie. A boy (Dominic Guard) carries letters for two lovers (Julie Christie, Alan Bates) in 1900 Britain. (TVG)
5:45 p.m. (56) Spider-Man: Far From Home +++ (‘19, Action) Tom Holland. Spider-Man teams up with Nick Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio to battle four elemental creatures. (TVG)
6 p.m. (53) Forgetting Sarah Marshall +++ (‘08, Romance) Jason Segel. A struggling musician encounters his ex-lover and her new boyfriend while vacationing in Hawaii. (TVPG) (46) War for the Planet of the Apes +++ (‘17, Sci-Fi) Andy Serkis.
A colonel leads his troops in a deadly battle against Caesar and his army of intelligent apes. (TVG) (29) The Matrix +++ (‘99, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves. A computer hacker joins forces with rebel warriors to battle a malevolent cyberintelligence. (TVPG) (26) Neighbors +++ (‘14, Comedy) Seth Rogen. A young couple suffering from arrested development are forced to live next to a fraternity house. (TVPG) (22) Abominable +++ (‘19, Animated) Voices of Chloe Bennet. A teen and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite a Yeti with his family. (TVG)
6:05 p.m. (55) Barbie +++ (‘23, Comedy) Margot Robbie. Barbie and Ken leave the world of Barbie Land to discover the joys and perils of the real world. (TVG)
6:25 p.m. (28) Mr. Peabody & Sherman ++ (‘14, Animated) Voices of Ty Burrell. A time-traveling dog and his boy meet some of history’s greatest characters. (TVG)
6:30 p.m. (116) Maman, j’ai encore raté l’avion ++ (‘92, Jeunes) Macaulay Culkin. À la suite
d’un quiproquo, un gamin se retrouve seul à New York avec deux évadés à ses trousses. (TVG)
7 p.m. (39) The Karate Kid Part II ++ (‘86, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) returns to Okinawa with karate protege (Ralph Macchio). (TVG)
7:15 p.m. (42) Sunday, Bloody Sunday +++ (‘71, Drama) Glenda Jackson. London sculptor (Murray Head) sleeps with man (Peter Finch) and woman (Glenda Jackson). (TVG) 7:30 p.m. (47) Ghostbusters II ++ (‘89, Comedy) Bill Murray. Parapsychologists (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd) fight New York’s pink slime. (TVG)
8 p.m. (6) Christmas at Castlebury Hall ++ (‘11, Children) Katie McGrath. An English duke (Roger Moore) reconnects with members (Katie McGrath, Travis Turner) of his family. (TVG) (55) Joker: Folie à Deux ++ (‘24, Musical) Joaquin Phoenix. Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. (TV14) (56) Everything Everywhere All at Once +++ (‘22, Comedy) Michelle Yeoh. An unlikely hero uses newfound powers to fight fearsome and bewildering dangers from the multiverse. (TVPG) (26) Charlie’s Angels +++ (‘00, Action) Cameron Diaz. Three detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to rescue a computer pro. (TVG) (28) Spider-Man 3 ++ (‘07, Action) Tobey Maguire. Peter Parker undergoes an ominous transformation and falls under the influence of his dark side. (TVG)
8:30 p.m. (53) 50 First Dates ++ (‘04, Romance) Adam Sandler. A man (Adam Sandler) falls for a woman (Drew Barrymore) who has short-term memory loss. (TVG) (108) Die Hard With a Vengeance +++ (‘95, Action) Bruce Willis. McClane (Bruce Willis), shopkeeper (Samuel L. Jackson) seek terrorist bomber (Jeremy Irons). (TVPG) 8:45 p.m. (116) Indiana Jones et le royaume du crâne de cristal ++ (‘08, Aventure) Harrison Ford. Indiana Jones se rend au Pérou à la recherche d’un artefact, également convoité par les Soviétiques. (TVG) 9 p.m. (46) Ghost Rider ++ (‘07, Action) Nicolas Cage. A motorcycle stuntman (Nicolas Cage) who sold his soul becomes a supernatural agent of vengeance. (TVG) (29) The Matrix Reloaded +++ (‘03, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves. Freedom fighters (Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss) revolt against machines. (TVPG) 10 p.m. (47) Snow Day ++ (‘00, Children) Chris Elliott. Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver in an attempt to keep school closed. (TVG) (26) Neighbors +++ (‘14, Comedy) Seth Rogen. A young couple suffering from arrested development are forced to live next to a fraternity house. (TVPG) 10:25 p.m. (56) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga +++ (‘24, Action) Anya Taylor-Joy. Young Furiosa finds herself caught in the crossfire of two tyrannical warlords in the Wasteland. (TV14) (28) Spider-Man: Homecoming +++ (‘17, Action) Tom Holland. High school student Peter Parker embraces his new identity as Spider-Man to battle the evil Vulture. (TVG) 10:30 p.m. (53) Forgetting Sarah Marshall +++ (‘08, Romance) Jason
Segel. A struggling musician encounters his ex-lover and her new boyfriend while vacationing in Hawaii. (TVPG)
11 p.m. (96) The Iron Lady ++ (‘11, History) Meryl Streep. Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) becomes the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister. (TVG)
(59) My Girl 2 ++ (‘93, Children) Anna Chlumsky. Undertaker’s (Dan Aykroyd) daughter (Anna Chlumsky) visits her uncle in 1974 L.A. (TVG)
11:30 p.m. (42) I Love You Again +++ (‘40, Comedy) William Powell. Amnesiac (William Powell) reverts to con man, sees wife (Myrna Loy) anew. (TVG)
11:35 p.m. (3) Minari +++ (‘20, Drame) Steven Yeun. Une famille américano-coréenne qui déménage dans une minuscule ferme de l’Arkansas. (TVG)
11:45 p.m. (116) Le jardin secret ++ (‘20, Comédie fantaisiste) Colin Firth. Une jeune fille est envoyée chez son oncle, où elle découvre un jardin magique sur sa propriété. (TVG)
12 a.m. (47) Evan Almighty ++ (‘07, Children) Steve Carell. God (Morgan Freeman) commands a newly elected congressman (Steve Carell) to build an ark. (TVG) (29) The Matrix Revolutions
++ (‘03, Sci-Fi) Keanu Reeves. Neo, Morpheus and Trinity prepare for a final battle against vicious machines set to invade Zion. (TVPG)
(26) Neighbors +++ (‘14, Comedy) Seth Rogen. A young couple suffering from arrested development are forced to live next to a fraternity house. (TVPG)
12:05 a.m. (55) Everything Everywhere All at Once +++ (‘22, Comedy) Michelle Yeoh. An unlikely hero uses newfound powers to fight fearsome and bewildering dangers from the multiverse. (TVPG)
12:30 a.m. (9) Die Hard With a Vengeance +++ (‘95, Action) Bruce Willis. McClane (Bruce Willis), shopkeeper (Samuel L. Jackson) seek terrorist bomber (Jeremy Irons). (TVPG)
12:40 a.m. (28) Hunter Killer ++ (‘18, Action) Gerard Butler. A U.S. submarine captain and a group of Navy SEALs must rescue the kidnapped Russian president. (TVPG)
12:55 a.m. (56) Joker: Folie à Deux ++ (‘24, Musical) Joaquin Phoenix. Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. (TV14)
1 a.m. (46) Ghost Rider ++ (‘07, Action) Nicolas Cage. A motorcycle stuntman (Nicolas Cage) who sold his soul becomes a supernatural agent of vengeance. (TVG)
1:15 a.m. (42) Double Wedding ++ (‘37, Comedy) William Powell. A dress designer falls for a lazy artist after deeming him unworthy of her sister. (TVG)
1:45 a.m. (3) Comme un taureau sauvage ++++ (‘80, Drame) Robert De Niro. Évocation de la vie du boxeur américain, Jake La Motta (Robert De Niro). (TVPG)
2 a.m. (47) Happy Feet +++ (‘06, Animated) Voices of Elijah Wood. A penguin (Elijah Wood) who cannot sing expresses himself, instead, through tapdancing. (TVG)
Sunday, Dec. 15
8 a.m. (39) The Karate Kid Part III ++ (‘89, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) and student (Ralph Macchio) vs. toxic-waste dumper’s thugs. (TVG) (29) Hancock ++ (‘08, Action) Will Smith. With every feat, a scruffy
Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man encounters a team of SpiderPeople in the Multiverse in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse airing Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11:05 a.m. on (55)
superhero (Will Smith) inflicts collateral damage upon Los Angeles. (TVPG) (26) Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle ++ (‘03, Action) Cameron Diaz. Private detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to retrieve cryptic information. (TVG)
8:30 a.m. (47) Jumanji ++ (‘95, Children) Robin Williams. Magic boardgame summons perils, missing guy (Robin Williams). (TVG)
8:55 a.m. (55) Blue Beetle ++ (‘23, Action) Xolo Maridueña. An ancient relic of alien biotechnology bestows a young man with a powerful suit of armor. (TVG)
9 a.m. (53) Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ++ (‘09, Romance) Matthew McConaughey. Spirits of jilted lovers take a cad on an odyssey examining his many failed relationships. (TVG)
9:15 a.m. (28) The Family Stone ++ (‘05, Romance) Dermot Mulroney. A young woman encounters a chilly reception when her boyfriend takes her home to meet his family. (TVG) (42) Hans Christian Andersen +++ (‘52, Children) Danny Kaye. A Danish cobbler (Danny Kaye) falls for a ballerina (Jeanmaire) and creates stories for children. (TVG)
9:35 a.m. (56) Wonka +++ (‘23, Comedy) Timothée Chalamet. Young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to
change the world, one delectable bite at a time. (TVG)
10 a.m. (96) The Iron Lady ++ (‘11, History) Meryl Streep. Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) becomes the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister. (TVG)
(29) Terminator 2: Judgment Day ++++ (‘91, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Two killer cyborgs battle over a teen’s (Edward Furlong) life. (TVG)
(22) Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch ++ (‘18, Animated) Voices of Benedict Cumberbatch. The Grinch hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus and steal Christmas from Whoville. (TVG) 10:30 a.m. (116) Le plus beau des chemins ++ (‘15, Drame) Scott Reeves. L’histoire d’amour de Luke, un ancien champion de rodéo et Sophia, une étudiante à l’université. (TVG)
11 a.m. (53) Last Christmas ++ (‘19, Romance) Emilia Clarke. A Londoner who works as a Christmas shop elf finds romance with a charming suitor. (TVG)
(47) Heaven Is for Real ++ (‘14, Drama) Greg Kinnear. A little boy says that he visited heaven during a neardeath experience. (TVG) (28) Singin’ in the Rain ++++ (‘52, Musical) Gene Kelly. A silent-film
star (Gene Kelly) loves a chorus girl (Debbie Reynolds). (TVG)
11:05 a.m. (55) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse +++ (‘23, Animated) Voices of Shameik Moore. Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood SpiderMan encounters a team of Spider-People in the Multiverse. (TVG)
11:15 a.m. (42) Son of Lassie ++ (‘45, Adventure) Peter Lawford. Shot down over Norway with his collie, Laddie, an RAF pilot (Peter Lawford) tries to get home. (TVG)
12 p.m. (22) Abominable +++ (‘19, Animated) Voices of Chloe Bennet. A teen and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite a Yeti with his family. (TVG)
12:15 p.m. (46) Jaws ++++ (‘75, Thriller) Roy Scheider. A New England police chief, a shark hunter and a scientist have a showdown with a huge white shark. (TV14)
12:45 p.m. (28) Moonstruck +++ (‘87, Romance) Cher. An ItalianAmerican widow (Cher) loves her fiance’s brother (Nicolas Cage). (TVG)
1 p.m. (53) Love Actually +++ (‘03, Romance) Hugh Grant. Various people (Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Colin Firth) deal with relationships in London. (TVPG) (47) Christmas With the Kranks ++ (‘04, Comedy) Tim Allen. A couple
(Ralph Macchio) vs. toxic-waste dumper’s thugs. (TVG) (69) A Very Brady Christmas ++ (‘88, Comedy) Florence Henderson. The TV-series Bradys (Florence Henderson, Robert Reed) have a family reunion. (TVPG)
(42) Christmas in Connecticut ++ (‘45, Comedy) Barbara Stanwyck. The publisher of a women’s magazine has his best columnist play holiday host to a Navy hero. (TVG)
3:20 p.m. (56) Blue Beetle ++ (‘23, Action) Xolo Maridueña. An ancient relic of alien biotechnology bestows a young man with a powerful suit of armor. (TVG)
3:30 p.m. (53) Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ++ (‘09, Romance) Matthew McConaughey. Spirits of jilted lovers take a cad on an odyssey examining his many failed relationships. (TVG) (116) Le lutin +++ (‘03, Jeunes) Will Ferrell. Un homme quitte l’atelier du père Noël pour rechercher sa famille. (TVG)
4 p.m. (22) Abominable +++ (‘19, Animated) Voices of Chloe Bennet. A teen and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite a Yeti with his family. (TVG)
4:30 p.m. (28) Arthur Christmas +++ (‘11, Animated) Voices of James McAvoy. Santa’s youngest son (James McAvoy) undertakes an urgent Christmas mission. (TVG)
5 p.m. (46) Dune +++ (‘21, Sci-Fi) Timothée Chalamet. Malevolent forces explode into conflict over the most precious resource in the universe. (TVG) (42) The Heiress ++++ (‘49, Drama) Olivia de Havilland. A fortune hunter charms a doctor’s plain daughter (Olivia de Havilland) in 19th-century New York. (TVG)
5:15 p.m. (47) Look Who’s Talking ++ (‘89, Comedy) John Travolta. An unwed accountant (Kirstie Alley) seeks a father for her baby. (TVG) 5:30 p.m. (53) Last Christmas ++ (‘19, Romance) Emilia Clarke. A Londoner who works as a Christmas shop elf finds romance with a charming suitor. (TVG)
(Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis) scramble to assemble a holiday celebration. (TVG) (26) The Time Traveler’s Wife ++ (‘09, Romance) Rachel McAdams. A time-traveler (Eric Bana) keeps moving in and out of the life of his true love (Rachel McAdams). (TVG) (42) In the Good Old Summertime +++ (‘49, Musical) Judy Garland. Bickering co-workers (Judy Garland, Van Johnson) fall in love as secret pen pals. (TVG)
1:30 p.m. (55) Wonka +++ (‘23, Comedy) Timothée Chalamet. Young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. (TVG)
2:30 p.m. (28) The Goonies +++ (‘85, Children) Sean Astin. Oregon kids (Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen) follow a pirate’s map to gold. (TVG)
2:45 p.m. (46) I Am Number Four ++ (‘11, Action) Alex Pettyfer. An alien with extraordinary abilities poses as an ordinary human to evade those sent to kill him. (TVG)
3 p.m. (47) Uncle Buck ++ (‘89, Comedy) John Candy. Chicago parents in a pinch have a bachelor uncle babysit their teenage daughter and little ones. (TVG) (39) The Karate Kid Part III ++ (‘89, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) and student
5:35 p.m. (56) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse +++ (‘23, Animated) Voices of Shameik Moore. Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood SpiderMan encounters a team of Spider-People in the Multiverse. (TVG)
6 p.m. (26) Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising ++ (‘16, Comedy) Seth Rogen. A man, his pregnant wife and their former neighbor clash with wild and rebellious sorority sisters. (TVPG) (22) Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch ++ (‘18, Animated) Voices of Benedict Cumberbatch. The Grinch hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus and steal Christmas from Whoville. (TVG) 6:10 p.m. (28) Happy Feet +++ (‘06, Animated) Voices of Elijah Wood. A penguin (Elijah Wood) who cannot sing expresses himself, instead, through tapdancing. (TVG)
7 p.m. (12) (16) The Sound of Music ++++ (‘65, Family) Julie Andrews. A governess (Julie Andrews) charms an Austrian widower (Christopher Plummer) and his kids. (TVG)
(39) The Karate Kid Part III ++ (‘89, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) and student (Ralph Macchio) vs. toxic-waste dumper’s thugs. (TVG)
7:30 p.m. (53) Love Actually +++ (‘03, Romance) Hugh Grant. Various people (Hugh Grant,
Laura Linney, Colin Firth) deal with relationships in London. (TVPG) (47) Trading Places +++ (‘83, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd. Tycoon brothers switch rich man (Dan Aykroyd) and poor man (Eddie Murphy), for sport. (TVG)
(2) Jumanji: The Next Level ++ (‘19, Adventure) Dwayne Johnson. Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the fantastical world of Jumanji to bring Spencer home. (TVG)
(42) A Stolen Life ++ (‘46, Drama) Bette Davis. A New England artist (Bette Davis) takes her dead twin’s husband (Glenn Ford). (TVG)
8 p.m. (6) Serendipity ++ (‘01, Romance) John Cusack. A man (John Cusack) and a woman (Kate Beckinsale) try to find each other. (TVG)
(56) Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ++ (‘24, Comedy) Michael Keaton. The mischievous Beetlejuice gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. (TVG)
(26) The Time Traveler’s Wife ++ (‘09, Romance) Rachel McAdams. A time-traveler (Eric Bana) keeps moving in and out of the life of his true love (Rachel McAdams). (TVG) (28) The Amazing Spider-Man +++ (‘12, Action) Andrew Garfield. Having acquired superhuman powers, Peter Parker begins a quest to solve his parents’ disappearance. (TVG) (118) Retour en Bourgogne ++ (‘17, Comédie dramatique) Pio Marmaï. Jean, sa soeur et son frère doivent réapprendre à se faire confiance. (TVG) (22) Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch ++ (‘18, Animated) Voices of Benedict Cumberbatch. The Grinch hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus and steal Christmas from Whoville. (TVG)
8:15 p.m. (46) Olympus Has Fallen ++ (‘13, Action) Gerard Butler. A disgraced agent must save the president after terrorists seize control of the White House. (TVPG)
8:30 p.m. (29) Hancock ++ (‘08, Action) Will Smith. With every feat, a scruffy superhero (Will Smith) inflicts collateral damage upon Los Angeles. (TVPG)
9 p.m. (58) Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ++ (‘23, Action) Jason Momoa. Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, to save the world from Black Manta. (TVG) (116) Brûlé : un chef sous pression ++ (‘15, Drame) Bradley Cooper. Le chef cuisinier d’un restaurant parisien vient de perdre son classement dans le guide Michelin. (TVG)
9:55 p.m. (55) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ++ (‘24, Sci-Fi) Rebecca Hall. Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet.
10 p.m. (53) Ghosts of Girlfriends Past ++ (‘09, Romance) Matthew McConaughey. Spirits of jilted lovers take a cad on an odyssey examining his many failed relationships. (TVG) (47) Uncle Buck ++ (‘89, Comedy) John Candy. Chicago parents in a pinch have a bachelor uncle babysit their teenage daughter and little ones. (TVG) 10:20 p.m. (28) The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ++ (‘14, Action) Andrew Garfield. Greater conflict lies ahead for Spider-Man, with the
emergence of Electro, a foe far more powerful. (TVG)
10:30 p.m. (29) Terminator 2: Judgment Day ++++ (‘91, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Two killer cyborgs battle over a teen’s (Edward Furlong) life. (TVG) (26) Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising ++ (‘16, Comedy) Seth Rogen. A man, his pregnant wife and their former neighbor clash with wild and rebellious sorority sisters. (TVPG)
10:45 p.m. (46) London Has Fallen ++ (‘16, Action) Gerard Butler. Secret Service agent Mike Banning must save captive U.S. President Benjamin Asher from terrorists. (TVPG) 11:05 p.m. (3) L’épouse +++ (‘17, Drame) Glenn Close. La femme d’un gagnant de prix Nobel pense aux compromis, aux secrets et aux trahisons. (TVG)
11:30 p.m. (116) Un monde fou, fou, fou, fou +++ (‘63, Comédie) Spencer Tracy. Les révélations d’un gangster sur le point de mourir déclenchent une véritable course au trésor.
11:55 p.m. (55) Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ++ (‘24, Comedy) Michael Keaton. The mischievous Beetlejuice gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. (TVG)
12 a.m. (53) Last Christmas ++ (‘19, Romance) Emilia Clarke. A Londoner who works as a Christmas shop elf finds romance with a charming suitor. (TVG) (42) Tampopo +++ (‘85, Comedy) Tsutomu Yamazaki. Milk-truck drivers (Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken Watanabe) help cook (Nobuko Miyamoto) with her noodles. (TV14)
12:15 a.m. (47) The Karate Kid Part II ++ (‘86, Drama) Ralph Macchio. Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) returns to Okinawa with karate protege (Ralph Macchio). (TVG)
12:45 a.m. (28) The Hitman’s Bodyguard ++ (‘17, Action) Ryan Reynolds. A bodyguard and a hitman have 24 hours to get to The Hague to bring down a murderous dictator. (TVPG)
1:40 a.m. (55) Copshop +++ (‘21, Action) Gerard Butler. On the run from a lethal assassin, a con artist devises a scheme to hide out in a police station. (TVPG)
2 a.m. (42) The Funeral +++ (‘84, Comedy) Tsutomu Yamazaki. Loved one’s daughter (Nobuko Miyamoto) and son-in-law (Tsutomu Yamazaki) try for Japanese funeral. (TVG)
Monday, Dec. 16
8:20 a.m. (28) Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax ++ (‘12, Animated) Voices of Danny DeVito. A boy discovers the tale of a forest creature (Danny DeVito) who fights to protect his world. (TVG)
8:45 a.m. (42) Westworld +++ (‘73, Sci-Fi) Yul Brynner. A computer malfunction results in bloodshed at a futuristic, adult-themed amusement park. (TVG)
10:15 a.m. (47) Christmas With the Kranks ++ (‘04, Comedy) Tim Allen. A couple (Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis) scramble to assemble a holiday celebration. (TVG)
10:30 a.m. (42) Soylent Green +++ (‘73, Sci-Fi) Charlton Heston. Futuristic detectives (Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson) find a food has a secret ingredient. (TVG)
11:25 a.m. (28) Mr. & Mrs. Smith ++ (‘05, Action) Brad Pitt. A husband (Brad Pitt) and wife (Angelina Jolie) are assassins for rival organizations. (TVPG)
12:15 p.m. (47) Click ++ (‘06, Comedy) Adam Sandler. An architect obtains a universal remote that allows him to control his world. (TVG)
12:30 p.m. (42) Logan’s Run ++ (‘76, Sci-Fi) Michael York. A man and woman flee an idyllic domed city in which citizens meet their deaths at age 30. (TVG)
1 p.m. (3) Le défi d’une mère ++ (‘04, Drame) Mary-Louise Parker. Une mère célibataire défend ses jumeaux autistes, même si elle se sent prisonnière de cette maladie. (TVPG) (116) Une histoire d’amour +++ (‘70, Drame de moeurs) Ali MacGraw. Un étudiant (Ryan O’Neal) bourgeois s’éprend d’une fille (Ali MacGraw) de famille modeste. (TVG)
1:30 p.m. (28) The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom ++ (‘11, Comedy Drama) Gil Bellows. Elizabeth is an average 11-year-old until she finds out her entire life is a lie. (TVG)
2:30 p.m. (42) Close Encounters of the Third Kind ++++ (‘77, Sci-Fi) Richard Dreyfuss. An Indiana lineman and other UFO sighters finally have documented contact with space aliens. (TVG)
3:10 p.m. (28) Contact +++ (‘97, Sci-Fi) Jodie Foster. A scientist seeks alien beings after receiving mysterious messages from deep space. (TVG)
3:40 p.m. (56) About My Father ++ (‘23, Comedy) Sebastian Maniscalco. A man and his father spend the weekend with his fiancee’s wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. (TVG)
4:45 p.m. (47) Mr. Mom ++ (‘83, Comedy) Michael Keaton. An engineer’s (Michael Keaton) wife (Teri Garr) gets a job and he stays home. (TVG)
5 p.m. (39) All I Want for Christmas ++ (‘91, Children) Ethan Embry. A boy (Ethan Randall) and a girl (Thora Birch) scheme to reunite their parents. (TVG)
(42) Auntie Mame +++ (‘58, Comedy) Rosalind Russell. A bohemian socialite (Rosalind Russell) inspires her nephew to love life. (TVG)
5:45 p.m. (28) A Knight’s Tale ++ (‘01, Action) Heath Ledger. A commoner (Heath Ledger) jousts with nobles in 14th-century France. (TVG)
7 p.m. (116) Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody ++ (‘22, Drame) Naomi Ackie. Whitney Houston, l’une des plus grandes chanteuses de sa génération. (TVG)
7:30 p.m. (3) Les Boys ++ (‘97, Comédie) Marc Messier. L’entraîneur endetté d’une équipe de hockey amateur mise tout sur ses joueurs. (TVPG) (42) Metropolitan +++ (‘90, Comedy Drama) Carolyn Farina. A young man (Edward Clements) starts hanging out with a Manhattan debutante’s holiday rat pack. (TVG)
8 p.m. (2) Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas ++ (‘00, Children) Jim Carrey. A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. (TVG) (28) Twilight ++ (‘08, Romance) Kristen Stewart. A high-school student is caught up in an unorthodox romance with a vampire. (TVG)
9 p.m. (47) National Lampoon’s Vacation ++ (‘83, Comedy) Chevy Chase. Griswolds (Chevy Chase,
Beverly D’Angelo) aim station wagon at California fun park. (TVG) (120) November Christmas ++ (‘10, Drama) Sam Elliott. A community works together to bring an early Christmas to a sick girl (Emily Alyn Lind). (TVG)
9:15 p.m. (42) Rope +++ (‘48, Crime Story) James Stewart. Killers (John Dall, Farley Granger) serve drinks off a trunk holding a corpse. (TVG) 10 p.m. (39) All I Want for Christmas ++ (‘91, Children) Ethan Embry. A boy (Ethan Randall) and a girl (Thora Birch) scheme to reunite their parents. (TVG)
10:05 p.m. (28) Blade ++ (‘98, Horror) Wesley Snipes. A man (Wesley Snipes) with vampire blood and a mortal (Kris Kristofferson) hunt the undead. (TVPG)
10:45 p.m. (42) Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ++++ (‘66, Drama) Elizabeth Taylor. A professor (Richard Burton) and his wife (Elizabeth Taylor) carry on in front of guests. (TVG)
11 p.m. (47) Happy Christmas +++ (‘14, Comedy Drama) Anna Kendrick. An immature party girl moves in with her brother’s family, throwing their lives out of whack. (TVG)
11:05 p.m. (116) Le chant des anges ++ (‘13, Jeunes) Harry Connick. Michael attend le jour de Noël avec impatience et voilà qu’un incident vient briser ses attentes. (TVG)
12:10 a.m. (28) Mulholland Dr. +++ (‘01, Thriller) Justin Theroux. An actress (Naomi Watts) helps an amnesiac woman (Laura Elena Harring). (TVG)
1 a.m. (42) Il posto +++ (‘61, Drama) Sandro Panseri. An Italian youth (Sandro Panseri) goes to work for a huge company and becomes part of its hugeness. (TVG)
1:15 a.m. (56) McQueen +++ (‘18, Documentary) The extraordinary life and career of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. (TVG)
Tuesday, Dec. 17
8:15 a.m. (28) Dennis the Menace ++ (‘93, Children) Walter Matthau. Comic-strip moppet (Mason Gamble) plays pranks on Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau). (TVG)
8:30 a.m. (42) The Trail of ‘98 ++++ (‘29, History) Dolores del Río. Pioneers (Dolores del Río, Ralph Forbes) join the gold rush to Yukon in 1898.
9 a.m. (47) Snow Day ++ (‘00, Children) Chris Elliott. Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver in an attempt to keep school closed. (TVG)
9:55 a.m. (55) Living +++ (‘22, Drama) Bill Nighy. A civil servant in 1950s London decides to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. (TVG) (28) A Christmas Carol ++ (‘84, Children) George C. Scott. Dickens’ London miser Scrooge (George C. Scott) meets Christmas ghosts. (TVG)
10 a.m. (39) All I Want for Christmas ++ (‘91, Children) Ethan Embry. A boy (Ethan Randall) and a girl (Thora Birch) scheme to reunite their parents. (TVG)
11 a.m. (47) National Lampoon’s Vacation ++ (‘83, Comedy) Chevy Chase. Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo) aim station wagon at California fun park. (TVG)
11:15 a.m. (42) The Wild North ++ (‘52, Adventure) Stewart Granger. Trapper (Stewart Granger) wanted for murder saves Mountie’s (Wendell Corey) life.
11:40 a.m. (28) Eve & the Fire Horse +++ (‘05, Drama) Phoebe Jojo
Kut. Two Chinese girls (Phoebe Jojo Kut, Hollie Lo) attend a Roman Catholic Sunday school. (TVG)
1 p.m. (3) Madeline +++ (‘98, Jeunes) Frances McDormand. Une petite Française et ses camarades de classe manigancent pour empêcher la vente de leur école. (TVG) (42) The White Tower ++ (‘50, Adventure) Glenn Ford. American (Glenn Ford) climbs Alpine peak with Italian girl’s (Alida Valli) group.
1:15 p.m. (28) You’ve Got Mail ++ (‘98, Romance) Tom Hanks. Kathleen and Joe begin an anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other’s true identity. (TVG)
2:10 p.m. (56) Living +++ (‘22, Drama) Bill Nighy. A civil servant in 1950s London decides to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. (TVG)
3 p.m. (47) Snoopy, Come Home +++ (‘72, Animated) Voices of Chad Webber. Snoopy searches for his original owner after she writes him a letter from the hospital. (TVG) (42) Man in the Wilderness +++ (‘71, Adventure) Richard Harris. Expedition leader (John Huston) leaves mauled scout (Richard Harris) for dead. (TVPG)
3:20 p.m. (28) Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves ++ (‘91, Adventure) Kevin Costner. The archer and his Moorish companion join Sherwood Forest outlaws to face the sheriff of Nottingham.
4 p.m. (39) Snow Day ++ (‘00, Children) Chris Elliott. Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver in an attempt to keep school closed. (TVG)
4:10 p.m. (55) The Marksman ++ (‘21, Action) Liam Neeson. A former Marine tries to protect a boy on the run from members of a vicious Mexican cartel. (TVPG)
5 p.m. (47) A Boy Named Charlie Brown +++ (‘69, Animated) Voices of Peter Robbins. Woeful Chuck sees a chance to shine in the national elimination spelling bee. (TVG)
5:45 p.m. (28) The Twilight Saga: New Moon ++ (‘09, Romance) Kristen Stewart. Bella finds her loyalties tested when she is drawn into the world of werewolves. (TVG)
6 p.m. (55) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ++ (‘24, Sci-Fi) Rebecca Hall. Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet.
7 p.m. (116) Noël dernier ++ (‘19, Drame de moeurs) Emilia Clarke. Une jeune femme trouve un travail de lutin du père Noël dans un magasin de jouets. (TVG) (47) Christmas With the Kranks ++ (‘04, Comedy) Tim Allen. A couple (Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis) scramble to assemble a holiday celebration. (TVG)
7:30 p.m. (3) Les Boys II ++ (‘98, Comédie) Marc Messier. Les Boys se rendent en France pour participer à un tournoi amateur international. (TVG)
8 p.m. (2) A Christmas Story ++++ (‘83, Children) Peter Billingsley. A boy (Peter Billingsley) tries to convince his parents to get him a BB gun. (TVG) (28) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ++ (‘10, Romance) Kristen Stewart. Bella must choose between Edward and Jacob, as a string of mysterious killings terrorizes Seattle. (TVG)
8:50 p.m. (56) Coming 2 America ++ (‘21, Comedy) Eddie Murphy. Prince Akeem returns to Queens, N.Y., to find his long-lost son and bring him back to Zamunda.
9 p.m. (47) Fred Claus ++ (‘07, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. Santa’s (Paul Giamatti) ne’er-do-well brother (Vince Vaughn) puts Christmas in jeopardy. (TVG)
10 p.m. (39) Snow Day ++ (‘00, Children) Chris Elliott. Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver in an attempt to keep school closed. (TVG)
10:05 p.m. (28) Blade II ++ (‘02, Horror) Wesley Snipes. Blade (Wesley Snipes) forms an alliance to battle powerful vampires. (TV14)
11:30 p.m. (47) Happy Feet +++ (‘06, Animated) Voices of Elijah Wood. A penguin (Elijah Wood) who cannot sing expresses himself, instead, through tapdancing. (TVG)
12:05 a.m. (28) Cottage Country +++ (‘13, Comedy) Malin Akerman. A mild-mannered office clerk (Tyler Labine) accidentally decapitates his brother during an argument. (TVPG)
1:25 a.m. (55) The Watchers ++ (‘24, Horror) Dakota Fanning. Mysterious creatures stalk a young artist and three strangers in an Irish forest. (TV14) 1:30 a.m. (3) Mère! ++ (‘17, Drame d’horreur) Jennifer Lawrence. Un couple voit sa relation remise en question par l’arrivée d’invités imprévus. (TV14)
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8 a.m. (42) Kentucky Kernels ++ (‘34, Comedy) Bert Wheeler. Magicians (Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey) and orphan heir (Spanky McFarland) spark family feud.
8:10 a.m. (56) The Secret Garden ++ (‘20, Fantasy) Colin Firth. Sent to live with her uncle, a young orphan discovers a magical garden of wonder in 1947 England. (TVG) (58) Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper +++ (‘16, Documentary) Journalist Anderson Cooper examines the legacy of his mother, fashion icon Gloria Vanderbilt.
8:30 a.m. (47) Nanny McPhee ++ (‘05, Children) Emma Thompson. A woman (Emma Thompson) uses magic to control a widower’s (Colin Firth) unruly children. (TVG)
9:30 a.m. (42) Woman of the Year +++ (‘42, Comedy) Katharine Hepburn. A New York sportswriter marries a political columnist whose career comes first. (TVG)
9:55 a.m. (56) The Marksman ++ (‘21, Action) Liam Neeson. A former Marine tries to protect a boy on the run from members of a vicious Mexican cartel. (TVPG)
10:30 a.m. (47) Fred Claus ++ (‘07, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. Santa’s (Paul Giamatti) ne’er-do-well brother (Vince Vaughn) puts Christmas in jeopardy. (TVG)
11:30 a.m. (42) Bachelor Bait ++ (‘34, Romance) Stuart Erwin. A marriage-license clerk (Stuart Erwin) loses his job and opens a thriving matchmaking service.
11:35 a.m. (58) Snowglobe Christmas ++ (‘11, Sci-Fi) Michael Hogan. Disaster strikes when a snow globe affects events in the real world. (TV14)
12:45 p.m. (42) Penny Serenade +++ (‘41, Drama) Irene Dunne. A newsman (Cary Grant) and his wife (Irene Dunne) adopt and raise a baby girl, followed by tragedy. (TVG)
1 p.m. (47) Snoopy, Come Home +++ (‘72, Animated) Voices of Chad Webber. Snoopy searches for his original owner after she writes him a letter from the hospital. (TVG)
(3) Q.I. +++ (‘94, Drame de moeurs) Tim Robbins. Albert Einstein aide un jeune mécanicien à conquérir le coeur de sa nière. (TVG)
(55) The Secret Garden ++ (‘20, Fantasy) Colin Firth. Sent to live with her uncle, a young orphan discovers a magical garden of wonder in 1947 England. (TVG)
2 p.m. (39) Snow Day ++ (‘00, Children) Chris Elliott. Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver in an attempt to keep school closed. (TVG)
2:20 p.m. (28) Ghostbusters +++ (‘84, Comedy) Bill Murray. Armed with proton packs, four paranormal investigators battle mischievous ghouls in New York. (TVG)
2:45 p.m. (55) Harold and the Purple Crayon ++ (‘24, Animated) Zachary Levi. Harold embarks on an adventure with a purple crayon that can bring anything to life. (TVG)
3 p.m. (47) Christmas With the Kranks ++ (‘04, Comedy) Tim Allen. A couple (Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis) scramble to assemble a holiday celebration. (TVG)
(42) George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey +++ (‘84, Documentary) George Stevens Jr. chronicles his father’s career as cameraman, photographer and Hollywood director.
4:10 p.m. (28) Ghostbusters II ++ (‘89, Comedy) Bill Murray. Parapsychologists (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd) fight New York’s pink slime. (TVG)
4:45 p.m. (56) The Color Purple +++ (‘23, Musical) Fantasia Barrino. A woman with many hardships finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. (TVG)
5 p.m. (47) Prancer ++ (‘89, Children) Sam Elliott. A widower’s (Sam Elliott) daughter (Rebecca Harrell) thinks a wounded reindeer is Santa’s. (TVG)
6 p.m. (55) Creed III +++ (‘23, Drama) Michael B. Jordan. Boxer Adonis Creed puts his future on the line to take on a former friend who has nothing to lose. (TVG)
(28) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 ++ (‘11, Romance) Kristen Stewart. A chain of events set off by Edward and Bella’s wedding brings a shocking development for Jacob. (TVG)
7 p.m. (116) Le sapin a des boules +++ (‘89, Comédie) Chevy Chase. Un homme décide de faire vivre à sa famille un véritable Noël à l’ancienne. (TVG)
7:30 p.m. (47) March of the Wooden Soldiers +++ (‘34, Children) Stan Laurel. Stan (Stan Laurel) and Ollie (Oliver Hardy) rescue BoPeep (Charlotte Henry) and Tom-Tom in Toyland. (TVG)
8 p.m. (2) National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation +++ (‘89, Comedy) Chevy Chase. The Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo) spend the holiday in a garish way. (TVG) (55) Violent Night ++ (‘22, Action) David Harbour. Santa Claus battles an elite team of mercenaries when they take hostages on Christmas Eve. (TVPG) (28) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 ++ (‘12, Romance) Kristen Stewart. The Cullens seek help from allies all over the world to protect Renesmee from the Volturi. (TVG)
9:15 p.m. (47) Jack Frost ++ (‘98, Children) Michael Keaton. A dead man (Michael Keaton) returns in the form of a snowman. (TVG)
10 p.m. (28) Blade: Trinity ++ (‘04, Horror) Wesley Snipes. Blade
(Wesley Snipes) and a pair of vampire slayers battle Dracula. (TVPG)
11:05 p.m. (116) Sous le ciel bleu d’Hawaii +++ (‘61, Musicale)
Elvis Presley. Un ex-soldat cherche dans l’industrie du tourisme un moyen de travailler sans trop se fatiguer. (TVG)
11:45 p.m. (47) Eight Crazy Nights ++ (‘02, Animated) Voices of Adam Sandler. During Hanukkah, a temperamental lout drinks and gets in trouble with the law. (TVG)
1:25 a.m. (56) Violent Night ++ (‘22, Action) David Harbour. Santa Claus battles an elite team of mercenaries when they take hostages on Christmas Eve. (TVPG)
1:50 a.m. (58) Snowglobe Christmas ++ (‘11, Sci-Fi) Michael Hogan. Disaster strikes when a snow globe affects events in the real world. (TV14)
Thursday, Dec. 19
9:05 a.m. (28) Stone of Destiny ++ (‘08, Adventure) Charlie Cox. Scottish collegians lead a raid in 1950 England to steal back the Stone of Scone. (TVG)
9:30 a.m. (42) 24 Hours to Kill ++ (‘65, Thriller) Mickey Rooney. Gold smugglers try to kill a man (Mickey Rooney) on an airliner forced to land in Beirut.
10:15 a.m. (47) Big +++ (‘88, Children) Tom Hanks. Young Josh Baskin wishes he was big, only to wake up in the morning and discover his wish came true. (TVG)
10:45 a.m. (28) Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity ++ (‘02, Comedy Drama) Sandra Oh. A girl (Valerie Tian) casts magic spells to find a new husband for her mother (Sandra Oh). (TVG)
11:30 a.m. (42) 80 Steps to Jonah ++ (‘69, Drama) Wayne Newton. A wrongly accused man (Wayne Newton) flees to a camp for blind children. (TVG)
12:45 p.m. (47) Galaxy Quest +++ (‘99, Comedy) Tim Allen. Aliens kidnap actors from an old sci-fi TV series to fight a war. (TVG)
1 p.m. (3) Dans ses rêves ++ (‘09, Jeunes) Eddie Murphy. Un homme d’affaires entre dans le monde imaginaire de sa fille. (TVG) (22) Snowtime! ++ (‘15, Animated) Voices of Angela Galuppo. Children learn valuable life lessons when they form two teams for a massive snowball fight.
2:15 p.m. (28) Miracle on 34th Street +++ (‘94, Children) Richard Attenborough. A lawyer (Dylan McDermott) proves a store Santa (Richard Attenborough) is for real. (TVG)
3 p.m. (47) Jerry Maguire +++ (‘96, Romance) Tom Cruise. An attack of conscience changes an L.A. sports agent’s (Tom Cruise) life. (TVG) (42) The Black Stallion +++ (‘79, Children) Kelly Reno. A shipwrecked 1940s boy (Kelly Reno) bonds with an Arabian horse. (TVG)
4:10 p.m. (28) Santa Claus: The Movie ++ (‘85, Children) Dudley Moore. Santa (David Huddleston) and elf (Dudley Moore) foil Christmas toy profiteer (John Lithgow).
5 p.m. (42) Babes in Arms +++ (‘39, Musical) Mickey Rooney. Talented children (Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland) of retired vaudevillians put on a show. (TVG)
5:10 p.m. (56) Barbie +++ (‘23, Comedy) Margot Robbie. Barbie and Ken leave the world of Barbie Land to discover the joys and perils of the real world. (TVG)
6 p.m. (47) Thelma & Louise +++ (‘91, Adventure) Susan Sarandon. Arkansas gals (Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis) shoot rapist, flee in ‘66 T-Bird. (TVPG)
(124) Smallfoot +++ (‘18, Animated) Voices of Channing Tatum.
A friendly Yeti named Migo discovers something that he didn’t know existed -- a human. (TVG)
(28) Fred Claus ++ (‘07, Comedy) Vince Vaughn. Santa’s (Paul Giamatti) ne’er-do-well brother (Vince Vaughn) puts Christmas in jeopardy. (TVG) (22) Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July ++ (‘79, Animated) Voices of Red Buttons. Santa Claus must save the snowman and the red-nosed reindeer from a bad wizard. (TVG)
7 p.m. (116) Hatchi ++ (‘09, Drame) Richard Gere. Dix ans après la mort de son maître, un chien continue de venir chaque jour l’attendre à la gare. (TVG)
(42) Strike Up the Band +++ (‘40, Musical) Mickey Rooney. Drummer (Mickey Rooney) and singer (Judy Garland) form teen swing band for radio. (TVG)
8 p.m. (2) The Santa Clause +++ (‘94, Children) Tim Allen. An adman takes over for the bearded, big-bellied fellow after a rooftop mishap on Christmas Eve. (TVG)
9 p.m. (47) Trading Places +++ (‘83, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd. Tycoon brothers switch rich man (Dan Aykroyd) and poor man (Eddie Murphy), for sport. (TVG) (56) Joker: Folie à Deux ++ (‘24, Musical) Joaquin Phoenix. Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. (TV14) (124) Smallfoot +++ (‘18, Animated) Voices of Channing Tatum. A friendly Yeti named Migo discovers something that he didn’t know existed -- a human. (TVG) (22) Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July ++ (‘79, Animated) Voices of Red Buttons. Santa
Claus must save the snowman and the red-nosed reindeer from a bad wizard. (TVG)
9:15 p.m. (42) Babes on Broadway +++ (‘41, Musical) Mickey Rooney. Talented youngsters (Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland) put on another show, this time for orphans. (TVG)
9:50 p.m. (55) Barbie +++ (‘23, Comedy) Margot Robbie. Barbie and Ken leave the world of Barbie Land to discover the joys and perils of the real world. (TVG)
10 p.m. (28) My Best Friend’s Wedding +++ (‘97, Romance) Julia Roberts. A woman tries to stop her best
friend’s marriage with another woman. (TVG)
11:25 p.m. (58) Malibu Shark Attack ++ (‘09, Thriller) Peta Wilson. An earthquake unleashes huge, prehistoric sharks that terrorize scenic California. (TV14)
11:30 p.m. (47) Ghostbusters II ++ (‘89, Comedy) Bill Murray. Parapsychologists (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd) fight New York’s pink slime. (TVG)
(42) Girl Crazy ++ (‘43, Musical) Mickey Rooney. Playboy (Mickey Rooney) eyes dean’s granddaughter (Judy Garland) at male mining school. (TVG) 11:50 p.m. (28) Stage Fright ++ (‘14, Horror) Allie MacDonald. A masked killer who despises musicals terrorizes a theater camp. (TVPG)
1 a.m. (124) Smallfoot +++ (‘18, Animated) Voices of Channing Tatum. A friendly Yeti named Migo discovers something that he didn’t know existed -- a human. (TVG) 1:15 a.m. (42) Thoroughbreds Don’t
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