Saturday, November 23, 2019

What's On Tonight (Sunday): Bob's determination to cook a turkey delicacy will not be deterred

Bob's Burgers, "I Bob Your Pardon" (via Giphy)
Happy turkey season to you! Tonight is the real deal for turkey day episodes arrives: Bob's Burgers. No Thanksgiving season is complete without one, which is frequently a season highlight and has resulted in some of the show's best episodes ("Turkey in a Can"; "An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal"; "Dawn of the Peck"). This year is going a bit more back to its roots with an A-story about Bob trying to cook not just any turkey, but a rare heritage turkey. The rest of Fox's animation slate also celebrates Thanksgiving this evening. Elsewhere, the CW dares to defy television by sitting the night out. PBS airs the movie The Chaperone while ABC airs a music awards show that isn't the Grammys. Finishing on this night are BYUtv's Dwight in Shining Armor and Showtime's import Back to Life, among others; The Walking Dead exits until early next year. Like every day during the weekend, there are holiday romance flicks, too. In a couple weeks, the cable slate will start withering down. And now, to protect the rights and lives of decent citizens, here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, November 24!

EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): Tick tick tick tick tick tick.

A Christmas Recipe for Romance πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (UPtv, 7 p.m.): The owner of a historic inn decides to enter a prestigious cooking contest to win funds for renovations and get free publicity... but she is a horrible cook. Twist!

Doctor Who πŸ“Ί (Retro TV, 7 p.m.): The Borad (Robert Ashby), the mutated leader of Karfel, plots to start a war with the Bandril race which would wipe out both the Bandrils and Karfel's Karfelon population so that the Borad could repopulate it with his own kind to rule the planet.

Dwight in Shining Armor (BYUtv, 7:30 p.m.): FINALE. A witch from Hexela's past arrives in Woodside with less than good intentions.

The Greatest American Hero πŸ“Ί (Decades, 7 p.m.): In the final episode, which was one of five that ABC never aired due to low ratings, Bill accepts an invitation to be honored as Man of the Year by a Latin American country where years before he was instrumental in helping them establish a democratic government. IMO, the show lost momentum when Ralph and Pam married.✔️

Hetty Feather (BYUtv, 7 p.m.): FINALE. Hetty and the gang race back to Calendar Hall to stop Ambrose before anyone gets hurt, and to discover the truth about what really happened at the house.

Star Wars Resistance (Disney XD, 6 p.m.): Doza attempts to meet a Resistance pilot from his past, but the pilot has been captured by the First Order.

FOR THE RECORDAmerica's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.); Murder for Hire (Oxygen, 7 p.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)
The Greatest American Hero (via Giphy)

πŸ•— EASTERN / πŸ•– CENTRAL

47th Annual American Music Awards (ABC, 8 p.m.): Awards! For music! T-Swift gets the Artist of the Decade award.

Bless the Harts (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): When the Harts want to continue their Thanksgiving tradition of Black Friday shopping instead of eating a meal as a family, Violet tries to show them the error of their ways.

Christmas 9 to 5 πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Two people fall in love during the Christmas season, and they are a mixed race couple.

Dublin Murders (Starz, 8 p.m.): All of Knocknaree mourns as Katy Devlin is laid to rest. The pressures on Rob and Cassie mount as there are still no arrests in the case.

Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (Hallmark Channel, 9 p.m.): White people fall in love during Christmastime.

God Friended Me (CBS, 8 p.m.): After Miles gets the name of Cara's stepfather, they learn that he is potentially involved with an insider trading scheme. When Cara asks Miles to ignore his urge to intervene, he is forced to choose between her wishes or the God account. This episode is titled "Prophet & Loss." I hate it.

Ray Donovan (Showtime, 8 p.m.): Ray must find a new way to get Det. Perry off his trail while reckoning with a personal loss. When Bunchy's pharmacy is under attack, he takes matters into his own hands and is catapulted into the public spotlight.

The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): The Simpsons are forced to face various Thanksgiving nightmares, including the first Thanksgiving, an artificial intelligence mishap and a dangerous space mission complicated by a sentient cranberry sauce.

Sunday Night Football (NBC, 8:15-ish p.m.): "I don't hate football. I get why it's fun. It just kind of propagates the ideology of physical dominance and the economic subjugation of the working poor, plus the concussions. It should be illegal. LOL."✔️

FOR THE RECORD90 Day FiancΓ© (TLC); Alaska: The Last Frontier (Discovery Channel); America in Color (Smithsonian Channel); Beachfront Bargain Hunt (HGTV); Heavy Rescue: 401 (Weather Channel); Killer Siblings (Oxygen) The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo); Relative Race (BYUtv, finale); Ridiculousness (MTV); The Top Ten Revealed (AXS TV, 8:30 p.m.)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (via Giphy)

πŸ•˜ EASTERN / πŸ•— CENTRAL

⭐ Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): No Thanksgiving is complete without Bob Belcher trying to make a memorable family meal. This year, he is determined to do whatever it takes to cook a rare heritage turkey after the gas goes out on Thanksgiving. Alton Brown said on Good Eats last Sunday that these turkeys are quite good but precise preparation is key... and not easy.

CNN Special Report (CNN, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. Jake Tapper speaks to scholars, historians and philosophers about a culture of mistrust in the United States, leading people to question scientists, economists, world figures, and the media.

The Chaperone πŸŽ₯ (PBS, 9 p.m.): Louise Brooks, a rebellious 15-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of fame and fortune in the early 1920s, gets her chance when she travels to New York to study with a leading dance troupe for the summer... and accompanied by a watchful chaperone.✔️

Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): When Lois hosts a special Thanksgiving dinner for her family, Peter decides the best way to avoid it is to get arrested. A secret that Stewie has been keeping from everyone is revealed.

Godfather of Harlem (Epix, 9 p.m.): Due to slum conditions in Harlem, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. leads a rent strike and investigates the owners of the buildings. Ernie Nunzi searches for the hooker who helped set up Zambrano.

NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9 p.m.): Callen and Sam travel to San Francisco to search for Beale after he's kidnapped during a clandestine mission for Hetty.

Our Christmas Love Song πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.): Alicia Witt and Brendan Hines fall in love.

Shameless (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Frank revels in his new position in the Gallagher household. Lip looks for support as the pressures of fatherhood take their toll. (FATHERHOOD?!?) Ian and Mickey make a decision about their future, and Carl tries to woo Anne.

Spider-Man (Disney XD, 9:30 p.m.): Peter Parker struggles with the duality of his social life at school and hiding his secret identity from everyone, including his best friend Harry Osborn.

The Walking Dead (AMC, 9 p.m.): In the fall finale, a fight causes tensions in Oceanside while the Alexandrians set out on a high-stakes mission.

Watchmen (HBO, 9 p.m.): Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather's journey.

FOR THE RECORDBrian Johnson's Life on the Road (AXS TV); Britain in Color (Smithsonian Channel); Building Alaska (DIY); Ice Pilots (Weather Channel); Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!); Lone Star Law (Animal Planet); Married to Medicine (Bravo); Off the Grid on the Beach (HGTV); On the Case with Paula Zahn (Investigation Discovery); Something's Killing Me (HLN); Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge (Food Network, finale); Uncensored (TV One); Unearthed (Science)

πŸ•™ EASTERN / πŸ•˜ CENTRAL

Back to Life (Showtime, 10 p.m.): FINALE. A terrible coincidence puts Miri back in the community's firing line when she becomes the suspect of a new crime. Caroline and Oscar try to revive their relationship. In the last episode, Miri gets out of jail and is determined to tell her side of the story and to finally get the town on her side.

Johnny Cash Christmas 1983 πŸ“Ί (getTV, 10 p.m.): Johnny and June are joined by the rest of the Carter Family (Anita Carter, Helen Carter, Janette Carter, Joe Carter), his sister (Joanne Cash Yates), and country musicians Merle Haggard and Ricky Skaggs.

Madam Secretary (CBS, 10 p.m.): When an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth must navigate complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back. Things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at impeachment proceedings. Does Elizabeth live-tweet the proceedings?!✔️

Mr. Robot (USA, 10 p.m.): "Janice wants all the details. Elliot is shaken." But not stirred.

Mrs. Fletcher (HBO, 10:30 p.m.): Eve gets out of her comfort zone, joining Margo at a party in Brooklyn. Brendan and Chloe have an unexpected encounter at a college event promoting body-positivity.

Silicon Valley (HBO, 10 p.m.): Richard fumes at Gavin's new ethical stance. Dinesh's trip turns into a nightmare, and Gilfoyle and Monica work on their peer review scores.

FOR THE RECORDBlind Date (Bravo, 10:30 p.m.); Building Off the Grid (Discovery Channel); The Dead Wives Club (HLN); Hawaii Hunters (HGTV); Talking Dead (AMC, 10:20 p.m.); Unexplained and Unexplored (Science); Unpolished (TLC)
Madam Secretary (via Giphy)

πŸ•š EASTERN / πŸ•™ CENTRAL

The Green Hornet πŸ“Ί (Decades, 11:30 p.m.): The binge wraps with a night of one-season wonder The Green Hornet. After a rash of burglaries, reporter Mike Axford becomes so suspicious he places himself at the next possible home to be targeted, only to find himself being arrested for suspicion of murder.✔️

Rick and Morty (Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.): "Twists and turns abound."

FOR THE RECORD: Lost Secrets (Travel Channel)
The Green Hornet (via Giphy)

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Momma Named Me Sheriff (formerly Mr. Pickles) (Adult Swim, midnight): When Sheriff learns he was once a bully to a long-lost schoolmate, he sets out to right his wrong. Later, when Sheriff and Deputy Goodman get stuck in their cruiser, Sheriff tries to use their time to get to know each other better.✔️
Mr. Pickles, now Momma Named Me Sheriff (via Giphy)

LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE

Johnny Carson πŸ“Ί (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): James Garner, Ellen Burstyn, David Letterman, and Rod Dornsife (24 Nov 1978)
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Nene Leakes and Kelly Rowland

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Note: All times are Eastern.
Key SourcesThe Futon Critic (outline); Zap2it (descriptions); TV Passport (throwbacks)
⭐: Top pick(s)
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸŽ„: Holiday-themed program
✔️: Midlevel video/gif included

Happy watching, everyone!

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