Saturday, November 30, 2019

What's On Tonight (Sunday): Our time in the Valley nears its end

Silicon Valley (via Giphy)
Good day! I'm starting to feel a bit ill so excuse any errors, which might be more plentiful tonight. The top pick is the soon to be done Silicon Valley, which like Mrs. Fletcher and Madam Secretary, wrap up for good next week (...and the Crisis arrives). Okay, I find the show limping into its finale, but it hasn't been great in a long time, but there are a few bright spots in this final stretch. Hopefully this doesn't mean more Thomas Middleditch-Verizon commercials. Those are terrible. Elsewhere, Spider-Man and Godfather of Harlem conclude their seasons and numerous other cable shows are in the final stretch, too. There are also too damn many Christmas movies, which I think will be the platform of my political party. My Spidey-sense (not Peter Tingle) is going crazy, here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, December 1!

πŸ’» STREAMING

Dead Kids πŸŽ₯ (Netflix, 3 a.m.): A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits who plot to abduct the school's arrogant rich kid. things probably don't go well.

Midsomer Murders (Acorn TV/Britbox, 3 a.m.): Series 21 of this ITV staple is premiering stateside before it does in the UK! We are special! Feel free to binge all four episodes.



Midsomer Murders (via Giphy)

EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7:30 p.m.): Two hours! But it is back-to-back episodes both titled 60 Minutes because you can't have a 120-minute episode of 60 Minutes.

Christmas Chalet πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (UPtv, 7 p.m.): When a divorced mother books a chalet with a writer who hates Christmas, can they all find some Christmas magic?? Probably.

The Christmas Princess πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (Ion, 7 p.m.): A prince from a small European country arrives in New York City to plan his family's annual Christmas charity dinner. It stars Shein Mompremier, Travis Burns, Galyn GΓΆrg, Chef Stuart O'Keeffe, and Erin Gray. One name sounds familiar.

Christmas Under the Stars (BYUtv, 7 p.m.): SPECIAL. I think this is a Christmas variety show with John Legend. I could be wrong. But I'm getting sick and don't feel like researching.

Star Wars Resistance (Disney XD, 6 p.m.): With the Colossus running out of money, Hype risks everything by taking the Aces to race at Vranki's Casino, run by Vranki the Hutt.

FOR THE RECORDSnapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)
Star Wars Resistance (via Tumblr)

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All My Husband's Wives πŸŽ₯ (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.): Alison's world is turned upside down when her husband Dominick dies in a car accident. When it's revealed that he was murdered, even more secrets about his life come to light.

Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance. Meanwhile, Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet. Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine. I've been reading the comic book and am having trouble keeping them straight. (But I know Kate definitely isn't.)

Christmas Town πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.): Tonight we have a Candace Cameron-Bure outing. Set your DVDs, DVRers.

CNN Special Report (CNN, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. The network investigates the Salesians, a Catholic religious order whose stated mission is to minister to children.

Dublin Murders (Starz, 8 p.m.): As Cassie struggles to make sense of Lexie's life and death, her own difficult past comes to light. Rob's past finally yields some results in the Katy investigation.

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas πŸ“ΊπŸŽ„ (Fox, 8 p.m.): When Manny convinces Sid that he is on the naughty list, Sid, Crash, Eddie and Peaches head to the North Pole to explain themselves to Santa Claus. This premiered in 2011, but of course doesn't take place in that year.

Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs (Science, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. A two-hour special about Egypt's Kush Empire. I AM ALL ABOUT THIS.

Ray Donovan (Showtime, 8 p.m.): Ray sends Mickey off to the Maldives in an attempt to keep him from putting the family in danger. (And he's probably jealous of the president liking him so much.) Bunchy tries to leverage his heroism for a pay raise. Bridget gets closer with her boss.

The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): When Todd blames God for the death of his mother and rejects his faith, Ned sends him to live with the Simpsons in an attempt to scare him back into God's arms. Someone watched All in the Family's "Edith's Crisis of Faith?"

Sunday Night Football (NBC, 8:15-ish p.m.): SPORTSBALLS! The Red White and Blue versus the Lone Starers.

You Light Up My Christmas πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): If you want an '80s sitcom star instead of a '90s one, Kim Fields stars in this one. Or maybe you are tired of all the white people falling in love on Hallmark. Minorities can fall in love, too!

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); Ridiculousness (MTV); The Top Ten Revealed (AXS TV, 8:30 p.m., finale)

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Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): Gene auditions for a small role in a local theater production, but things backfire when he discovers that Linda actually bargained with the director to get Gene the part. Lols will happen.

Holiday Wars (Food Network, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Jonathan Bennett hosts this series about five teams of cake and sugar artists face off in the first festive night of challenges. In the first episode, each team must give their most jolly depiction of a heist involving the world's naughtiest kids stealing Santa's famous "Naughty List." Judges Shinmin Li and Jason Smith decide which team will go home at the end of the battle.

Godfather of Harlem (Epix, 9 p.m.): FINALE. When Bumpy blackmails the mob in an effort to secure the safety of himself and his family, it doesn’t go as planned. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated. Teddy performs at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 9:30 p.m.): In episode #250 (TWO HUNDRED-FIFTY??!), a former Black Ops agent originally recruited and trained by Hetty Lange, returns to seek revenge on Hetty for the life she introduced him to.

Shameless (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Frank and Mikey set off on a day of adventure around the city in pursuit of Mikey's dreams. Debbie discovers a new way to make money in the midst of a strike, which I hope she shares with the Connor family! Lip leans on his new friend for parenting advice.

Spider-Man (Disney XD, 9:30 p.m.): FINALE. Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Spider-Girl, Ghost Spider, Harry Osborn and Doc Ock must stop the Goblin King in his newly acquired Goblin Mech Suit before he destroys New York City!!! So, it's like Mini-Mechagodzilla?

Supergirl (The CW, 9 p.m.): Supergirl's struggle against Leviathan reaches a boiling point as she faces off against Rama Khan. As Lena and Hope work to launch Project Non Nocere, Hope proves to be an invaluable asset to Lena.

Watchmen (HBO, 9 p.m.): Under Lady Trieu's care, Angela undergoes an unconventional treatment while Agent Blake chases down a lead. The Smartest Man in the World delivers a stunning defense of his past actions. I need to catch up because this makes no sense to me.

FOR THE RECORD: Brian Johnson's Life on the Road (AXS TV, finale); Britain in Color (Smithsonian Channel, finale); Dr. T, Lone Star Vet (Nat Geo Wild); 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); Random Acts (BYUtv, 9:30 p.m.); Shark Tank (ABC)
Godfather of Harlem (via Giphy)

πŸ•™ EASTERN / πŸ•˜ CENTRAL

Inside the Actors Studio (Ovation, 10 p.m.): Television legend James Burrows! WHO BETTER GET AN EMMY NOD FOR WILL & GRACE THIS SEASON.

Madam Secretary (CBS, 10:30 p.m.): In the penultimate episode, Elizabeth faces a crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation. With the imminent threat of impeachment looming, elevated by her live-tweeting the proceedings, Elizabeth and Henry make a list of things to do while she's still in office.

Mr. Robot (USA, 10 p.m.): "Fsociety faces off against Deus Group."

Mrs. Fletcher (HBO, 10 p.m.): While helping her friend Jane through a marital crisis, Eve is distracted by a series of flirtatious texts. Brendan and Chloe have a study date. I hope it's a study date and not a "study date"; he is too basic white boy for her.

The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): Officer Nolan's trust is tested when he tries to help the previous owner of his home reconnect with his family. Meanwhile, Officer Harper's overnight visit with her daughter is put into jeopardy when her past undercover life resurfaces again.

Silicon Valley (HBO, 10 p.m.): A major event puts PiperNet's capabilities to the test. Meanwhile, Monica confronts Jian-Yang over his use of Pied Piper's name.

FOR THE RECORDBlind Date (Bravo, 10:30 p.m.); Botched (E!); Hawaii Hunters (HGTV); Holiday Gingerbread Showdown (Food Network, premiere); Unexplained and Unexplored (Science); Unpolished (TLC); The Weekly (FX)
Cheers, "Showdown, Part 2," directed by James Burrows (via Giphy)

πŸ•š EASTERN / πŸ•™ CENTRAL

Cher πŸ“Ί (getTV, 11 p.m.): Her 1975 Christmas special featuring Redd Foxx And The Hudson Brothers.

FOR THE RECORDLost Secrets (Travel Channel)

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Momma Named Me Sheriff (Adult Swim, midnight): When Goodman's legs get cut off and stolen, his search for the leg thief lands him in the first grade, where he is mistaken for a child. Later, Sheriff tries to cheer up Carl by finding him a bald cure; Tommy feels responsible for jeopardizing an astronaut's life.
Cher (via Giphy)

LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE

Johnny Carson πŸ“Ί (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): John Davidson, Richard Pryor, Darleen Carr, and Michael Fox (14 Dec 1976)
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
Nightly Pop (E!, 10:30 p.m.)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 12:05 a.m.): Tiffany Haddish, Lakeith Stanfield, The National and Anderson .Paak
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): David Alan Grier and Porsha Williams

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

Happy watching, everyone!

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