What's On Tonight (Wednesday): A new generation is all right 'cause they're Saved by the Bell

Saved by the Bell

Timeout! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, November 25!

Yes, Top Picks class is back in session with the next, er, third(?) generation for Saved by the Bell. While two original members are regulars on the new series — and others will appear — the focus is on a new group of Bayside High students, including offspring of Jessie and Gov. Zach & Kelly. SBTB is about to get socially aware.

Elsewhere, Notre Dame cathedral needs repairs, Teen Titans go to the movies, Mackenzie Davis brings home her girlfriend, Rory Gilmore wants to save local journalism, HBO examines D.B. Cooper, an rogue extremist causes the S.W.A.T. team problems, and TCM honors Sean Connery.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

The Christmas Chronicles 2 🎥 (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Kate Pierce, now a cynical teen, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas... forever. This means war!

Great Pretender (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SEASON TWO. Netflix's anime series that is not a follow-up to The Pretender.

Happiest Season 🎥 (Hulu, midnight): A holiday romance with Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis. Will Mackenzie come out to her family before the movie ends? You won't see this kind of movie on Hallmark! The cast also includes but is not limited to: Alison Brie, Dan Levy, Aubrey Plaza, Mary Steenburgen, and Victor Garber.✔️

Heroes of Lucha Libre (Crackle, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Heroes Of Lucha Libre is a superheroes show based in the centenary tradition of Lucha Libre. Fights, drama, heroes and superpowers combined on a show that offers the highest production and VFX standards in a powerful and entertained TV series."

Jeopardy! 💲 (Syndicated, check local listings): This Henry Baer is a good player.

⭐ Saved by the Bell (Peacock, 3 a.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. A group of California low-income high school students are transferred to Pacific Palisades' wealthy Bayside High, following a program by California Governor Zack Morris. One of the kids for this follow-up is Jessica Spano's, who is also the guidance counselor, and another is Zach and Kelly's. A.C. Slater is a physical education teacher and coach. Reviews have been fairly positive. The show is aware of the problems of its source material and mostly does a good job of coming into the 21st century. One writer is Dashiell Driscoll, the man behind Zack Morris Is Trash. Most of the old cast -- Lisa, Zach, Kelly, and Max -- will make cameos. Give me Nikki Coleman! Justice for Tori Scott!✔️

Teen Titans Go to the Movies 🎥 (Cartoon Network, 7 p.m.): The young Titans' big motion picture comes to basic cable! The Teen Titans head to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams, but things go awry when a supervillain has other plans for the planet. It's a good movie!

Terror Like Drive (UMC, 3 a.m.): COMPLETE SERIES. A six-part series that "follows a single mother from Baltimore who – on the heels of a recent pandemic and growing social unrest – relocates to Atlanta in an attempt to dodge her troubled past. As she settles into her new surroundings, she soon discovers that there are some things she can never run away from."✔️

Uncle Frank 🎥 (Amazon, midnight): In 1973, when Paul Bettany and his niece Sophia Lillis take a road trip from Manhattan to South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Paul's lover Peter Macdissi.

🕗 EASTERN / 🕖 CENTRAL

The Amazing Race (CBS, 8 p.m.): The teams race through Hyderabad, India, where they must complete double the detours, double the road blocks and travel double the distance.

American Housewife (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): With Anna-Kat and Franklin home with mono, Katie seizes the opportunity to use them as the backdrop for her new mommy vlog. When Taylor's first college paper comes back with an A, Greg becomes suspicious. Also, Cooper helps Oliver renovate the basement.

Assisted Living (BET, 8:30 p.m.): Mr. Brown gives Sandra advice on how to get what she wants and her outfit for school.

Family Time (Bounce, 8 p.m.): Thanksgiving is approaching, and family members come bearing more than just luggage.

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life 📺 (The CW, 8 p.m.): Rory attempts to save the Stars Hollow Gazette from closing because she cares about journalism! Lorelai sits on the advisory board for Taylor's musical. Ya know, this miniseries has a bad rep, but I think it's fine.

The Goldbergs (ABC, 8 p.m.): Adam sets out to create a movie that will tackle racism but realizes he is out of his depth on the subject due to his sheltered upbringing. Geoff (ugh) is determined to teach Erica and Barry to become better people.

Good Morning, Christmas 🎥 (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.): An unorthodox and irreverent DJ begins to shake up things when she is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in a small town on the frontline. But she isn't popular with the top brass, who think she's too eccentric. Meanwhile, in her down time, she is out meeting the men fighting the War on Christmas, a war that never appears on the radio.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 🎥 (Syfy, 8:10 p.m.): Syfy's Harry Potter weekend comes to an end with Lord Voldemort vs. Harry Potter at the Battle of Hogwarts.

House of Payne (BET, 8 p.m.): Ella claims she didn't smoke although her lipstick was found on the vape pen.

Nature (PBS, 8 p.m.): Check out the critters Santa sees on the reg. Animals such as reindeer, wolverines and brown bears survive in the tundra and forest of Lapland, the northernmost region of mainland Europe.

Thunderball 🎥 (TCM, 8 p.m.): TCM's lineup honoring Sean Connery kicks off with this excellent James Bond entry (the fourth) where 007 scuba dives.

Women of Worth (NBC, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. Viola Davis, Eva Longoria, Camila Cabello and other stars share their appreciation for everyday women dedicated to uplifting their communities by honoring their personal journeys and extraordinary efforts to make a difference in the world.

FOR THE RECORD: AEW: Dynamite (TNT); Josh Gates Tonight (Discovery Channel); WWE NXT (USA)

🕘 EASTERN / 🕗 CENTRAL 

Black-ish (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): Dre and Bow find out that Diane has a secret social media account. Junior and Ruby confess to their romantic partners about little lies they've told since their relationships began.

The Conners (ABC, 9 p.m.): Darlene's friendship with a manager at Wellman Plastics lands her in an awkward situation. Louise's brother tries to win over Jackie by making a thoughtful gesture, creating awkward tension.

The Mystery of DB Cooper 🎥 (HBO, 9 p.m.): Unravelling the mystery surrounding D.B. Cooper, who boarded a Northwest Orient Airlines plane in November 1971 and hijacked the flight while it was still on the tarmac.

Nova (PBS, 9 p.m.): Engineers race to rebuild the roof of the Notre Dame cathedral and secure the medieval structure within five years.

A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving (NBC, 9 p.m.): RERUN. Thanksgiving clip show produced in 2018.

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): Preston is surprised by Danni. Andi wins big after a strategic battle. Zac jeopardizes his new job.

FOR THE RECORD: Bitchin' Rides (Motor Trend); Deadly Engineering (Science); Expedition X (Discovery Channel); Forged in Fire (History); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); The Murder Tapes (Investigation Discovery); NFL: The Grind (Epix); Property Brothers: Forever Home (HGTV); The Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo)

🕙 EASTERN / 🕘 CENTRAL

For Life (ABC, 10 p.m.): As Aaron attempts to help Jamal with his case, he encounters Jamal's sister who needs legal help of her own. A former nemesis proposes an intriguing work opportunity.

S.W.A.T. (CBS, 10 p.m.): The team searches for one rogue member of an extremist group planning to attack the memorial service of a famous musician who was outspoken about police brutality. Tension mounts when Leroy is released from prison early.

QUICK HITS:

The Crimes That Changed Us (Investigation Discovery): McMartin preschool trial

FOR THE RECORD: Dating #NoFilter (E!); House Hunters/House Hunters International (HGTV); Impossible Engineering (Science); Lost Relics of the Knights Templar (Discovery Channel); The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)

🕚 EASTERN / 🕙 CENTRAL 

FOR THE RECORD: Nightly Pop (E!, 11:30 p.m.)

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The A Word (Sundance TV, midnight): Alison brings the family together when she organizes a sponsored walk for Joe. Paul gets a surprise from Sarah. Maurice feels rejected by Ralph.

Baroness von Sketch Show (IFC, midnight): Parsing a compliment... Queer Theory vs. Pretty in Pink... French dirty talk reveals secrets.

LATE-NIGHT TALK & SATIRE

The Dick Cavett Show 📺 (Decades, 9 p.m.): George Cukor (23 Feb 1981); June Allyson (17 Feb 1982)

Johnny Carson 📺 (Antenna TV, 10 p.m.): Don Rickles and Angie Dickinson (21 Nov 1984)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Chris Rock, Rauw Alejandro, and J Balvin
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): John Oliver and Joe Buck
A Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Rob Corddry and José Andrés
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Melissa McCarthy, OG Saved by the Bell cast, and Sheryl Crow

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Note: All times are Eastern.

Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
⭐: Top Pick
💲: Game show
🎥: Movie
📺: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!