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STREAMING / EARLY PRIMETIME
60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): Reports tonight cover: the financial impact of the pandemic on automakers Ford and GM, mapping technologies driven by artificial intelligence helping airlines, health officials, and governments to fight the pandemic, and the effect of COVID-19 on the U.S. military.
Atlanta's Missing and Murdered (HBO, 7:45 p.m.): Prosecutors introduce evidence they assert links Wayne Williams to 10 of the child murders. Drawing on hair and carpet fibers found on the victims that allegedly match items in Williams' car and home, the jury delivers a swift guilty verdict.
Coronavirus, Explained (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Vox's Explained series takes on coronavirus in this special series about... coronavirus.
Doctor Who 📺 (Retro TV, 6 p.m.): Meet Sarah Jane Smith, the best companion ever. When a Sontaran Commander crash-lands in medieval England, he agrees to give futuristic weaponry to the local men, in exchange for shelter while he repairs his spaceship. The Doctor objects.✔️
The Last Kingdom (Netflix, 3 a.m.): PREMIERE. The BBC-now-Netflix series about King Alfred the Great and Uhtred is back for season 4. However, I think Alfred is gone.
The Post 🎥 (FX, 7:30 p.m.): In this quality Academy Award-nominated movie, a cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed female newspaper publisher Meryl Streep and hard-driving editor Tom Hanks to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. Journalism!
War of the Worlds 📺 (Heroes & Icons, 7 p.m.): A set-up for the aliens by the Blackwood Project is soon spun on its head as an alien manages to infiltrate the Cottage.
Woman of the House 🎥 (UPtv, 7 p.m.): Former sorority girl yearning for her college days takes a job as house mother to her former college chapter only to find that it's in shambles. With the help the handsome Dean of Student Affairs she turns the chapter around before it's kicked off campus.
FOR THE RECORD: America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, 7 p.m.); Deadly Cults (Oxygen, 7 p.m., premiere); Little Big Shots (NBC, 7 p.m.); Rugal (Netflix, 3 a.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)
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Batwoman (The CW, 8 p.m.): She's back! Batwoman encounters a new challenge when an old villain resurfaces. Alice's limits are tested.
Call the Midwife (PBS, 8 p.m.): Sister Frances tries to help a patient's wife who refuses care. Nurse Crane is frustrated by an anxious father who insists on being present for his child's birth.
Columbo 📺 (MeTV, 8 p.m.): Director of a government institute José Ferrer employs various scientific geniuses to commit a clever murder. However, another kind of genius is on the case: Lt. Columbo.
Duncanville (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): When their local swimming pool is overcrowded due to a heat wave, Annie and Jack share their old swimming spot with the kids. Annie gets her own public access court show.
Dwight in Shining Armor (BYUtv, 8:30 p.m.): Dwight and Gretta help a nearly crazy Mr. Dale figure out what he does every night.
God Friended Me (CBS, 8 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. In the two-hour finale, Miles helps his new friend suggestion, C.J., a young boy who claims an angel wants him to reunite his father, Corey, the creator of the God account's original algorithm, with Corey's estranged father. Later, Miles is forced to examine his lack of faith more than ever when the God account sends him his sister, Ali, as a friend suggestion on the eve of her cancer surgery. Coming to CBS All Access this fall: God Ghosted Me.✔️
Killer in the Guest House 🎥 (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Someone should call the police.
Outlander (Starz, 8 p.m.): Jamie and Roger implement their plan to eliminate the threat looming over them, but it goes awry. Brianna is forced to confront her greatest fear and fight for her and her son's lives.
Raven's Home (Disney Channel, 8 p.m.): Nia becomes an influencer after winning a contest sponsored by a shoe company, until Levi breaks the news that the shoe company doesn't stand for the things Nia believes.
The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): When the young charismatic new preacher Bode comes to town and shakes things up at church, Reverend Lovejoy investigates his mysterious past.
Vice (Showtime, 8 p.m.): Seb Walker examines the rise and fall of WeWork. Alzo Slade explores the vulnerability of black landowners in the South. And Isobel Yeung reports from the heart of Italy's COVID-19 crisis.
When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.): FINALE. Elizabeth hears news about her book. Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past. Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley. Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.
FOR THE RECORD: 90 Day Fiancé (TLC); American Idol (ABC); Breaking the Band (Reelz); Highway Through Hell (Weather Channel); House in a Hurry (HGTV); Naked & Afraid (Discovery Channel); North Woods Law (Animal Planet, premiere); The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo); Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar (AXS TV, 8:30 p.m.); Spy Wars with Damian Lewis (Smithsonian Channel); The Top Ten Revealed (AXS TV); The Wall (NBC)
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Belgravia (Epix, 9 p.m.): "Susan isn't shy about exploiting the Trenchard's new social circle and John sets out to discover the truth about Charles."
Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): When Teddy finds himself doubting his abilities as a handyman, the kids build up his confidence. Aww.
Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): With a newfound love for rocking out to Van Halen, Peter has a car accident and falls into a coma.
⭐ Homeland (Showtime, 9 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. Oh, Homeland. A show that has been all over the place during its run. However, I'll stick up for the show. The landings didn't always work (especially season 6), but the rides often had some good thrills. The show was never great at showing the personal side of these spies and their advesaries, but I often enjoyed the canvasses painted about how deals were struck and the behind-the-scenes political fighting. If you wanna see how I rank the show's seasons, head to PCW. SNL's Homeland skit is pretty pitch perfect and Carrie is at times a really poorly constructed character. This season's Russian story has been a dud, but the rest is quite enjoyable as popcorn entertainment. In this finale, Carrie needs to kill Saul and then out his Russian asset so she get evidence that will stop a war between the Pakistan and the U.S. Or maybe she finds another way? The premise for the season (peace in Afghanistan) was far-fetched, but it grew on me as the plot shifted. Carrie as a secret Russian puppet (nodding to season one)? Not so much.✔️
Killing Eve (AMC/BBC America, 9 p.m.): Villanelle agrees to a job which will take her back to London. Meanwhile, Carolyn's Moscow contacts come in use when Eve and the Bitter Pill team unravel a potential lead to The Twelve.
The Last Dance (ESPN, 9 p.m.): Once a key member of the hated Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys" championship teams that brutalized Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman is virtually all Jordan can count on in the early months of the 1997-98 season. Later, in what management insists is Phil Jackson's final season in Chicago as the Bulls' head coach, he continues to seem like the only one who can steer this unique, singular collection of talent to another title.
Vida (Starz, 9 p.m.): PREMIERE. This half hour drama about two Mexican-American sisters, Emma and Lyn, from the Eastside of Los Angeles premieres for a third and final season.
Westworld (HBO, 9 p.m.): I'm pleased to report that HBO read my complaint last week because this week's summary says: "A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." Still vague, of course. But there are many more words. Episode title: "Passed Pawn."
World on Fire (PBS, 9 p.m.): Harry's courage is tested at Louvain. Kasia's resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC, 9 p.m.): Zoey has to figure out a clever way to help her mother with an impossible decision. Expect tears. Meanwhile, Max bonds with Leif, and Mo hits a rough patch with Eddie.
FOR THE RECORD: Barnyard Builders (DIY); Buddy vs. Duff (Food Network); The Curse of Oak Island (History); Death Row Stories (HLN); Family Karma (Bravo, finale); Heavy Rescue 401 (Weather Channel); Live from Daryl's House (AXS TV); Paranormal Caught on Camera (Travel Channel); Raw Terror (Investigation Discovery); Secrets of the Zoo (Nat Geo Wild); Unearthed (Science, premiere); Wicked Tuna (National Geographic); World of Weapons (Smithsonian Channel)
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Baptiste (PBS, 10 p.m.): We left off last week with Baptiste with a gun pointed at him. Edward confesses the nature of his relationship with Natalie and Constantin.
Good Girls (NBC, 10 p.m.): Beth begins to make moves toward the future just as a new member of law enforcement enters the women's orbit. A guilty Ruby goes too far trying to be a good person while Annie experiences self-doubt over her GED test.
Insecure (HBO, 10 p.m.): While Molly's family celebrates Thanksgiving together, Issa and Ahmal decide to do their own thing. When Lawrence joins Friendsgiving at Condola's house, the new couple breaks some awkward ground.
The Johnny Cash Show 📺 (getTV, 10 p.m.): First up is Mahalia Jackson and The Staple Singers. Later, there are Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, and Tammy Wynette.
The Killer Truth (HLN, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Yet another murder docuseries.
Magic Caught on Camera (Travel Channel, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. In this new show, magicians across the US and around the world take to the streets to perform mind-blowing illusions.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 10 p.m.): FINALE. Sam, Callen, and Rountree travel to Afghanistan to help with a sensitive case after two SEALs claim their chief murdered an unarmed prisoner. Also, Sarah MacKenzie is back!
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (Showtime, 10:10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. 50 years after the first series... "1938 Los Angeles is a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder shocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city's first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore, to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio evangelism. Before long, Tiago and his family are grappling with powerful forces that threaten to tear them apart." The cast includes Natalie Dormer, Kerry Bishé, Rory Kinnear, Nathan Lane, Adriana Barraza, Piper Perabo, and Brent Spiner.✔️
The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): Officers Nolan and Harper escort four juvenile offenders to a Scared Straight program at a correctional facility, but it quickly becomes a riotous situation.
Run (HBO, 10:30 p.m.): Ruby and Billy decide to spend a day in Chicago before making any rash decisions about their next moves. As the two await check-in at a lavish hotel, Ruby meets an exciting woman at a department store, while Billy tries to handle a relentless Fiona. The episode is titled "F**k." I wonder what the "**" are omitting.
FOR THE RECORD: Bar Rescue (Paramount Network); Beachfront Bargain Hunt (HGTV); Beat Bobby Flay (Food Network); Food Paradise (Cooking Channel); Forbidden History (History); Heavy Rescue 401 (The Weather Channel); On the Case with Paula Zahn (Investigation Discovery, premiere); Ridiculousness (MTV, 10:30 p.m.); Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under (Nat Geo Wild)
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FOR THE RECORD: Caribbean Life (HGTV)
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Beef House (Adult Swim, 12:15 a.m.): In an effort to help Megan, Eric gets a job as a big boy bus driver; when he hits rough waters, it's up to the Beef Boys to get him out.✔️
Three Busy Debras (Adult Swim, midnight): The town rejoices as a natural wonder of Lemoncurd erupts, forcing Debra, Debra and Debra to have to take care of themselves.
LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10 p.m.): Jimmy Kimmel
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