What's On Tonight (Sunday): Taylor Sheridan unleashes an unelected Mayor

Mayor of Kingstown

Smoke on your pipe and put that in! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, November 28!

Tonight's Top Pick is the terrible Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+, 3 a.m.). In it, Jeremy Renner is the man who keeps the Michigan city of Kingstown together, leaving the underworld operating and the city at a tolerable "peace." Given it's a Taylor Sheridan series, the show has lots of manly men with big family problems (family!) and women who mostly sit on the sidelines and occasionally be hysterical. Poor Diane Wiest. The pilot had lots of nudity for no reason, and of course it was pretty graphic for (empty) shock value. Keeping the drug traffickers, dirty cops, and prisoners happy is a tough job, and this mayor will do it. It's the family business.

Elsewhere, a new John Boy Walton must find his father for Homecoming, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga sing One Last Time, Anthrax is unleashed in the Hot Zone, the World Beyond ceases, The Simpsons does a flashback, Family Guy goes noir, Helen Mirren questions Potter fans, and Jessica Walter joins the IMF.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)

DAYSIDE ON THE SITE

🪓 Cancellation League (2 p.m.): Thanksgiving week is pretty slow.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7 p.m.): A 19-year-old freshman who of died of alcohol poisoning while pledging a fraternity... mountain gorillas in Rwanda... actress Rita Moreno.

Elves (Netflix, 3 a.m.): SEASON ONE. A Christmas vacation turns into a nightmare for a teenager and her family when they discover an ancient menace that stalks their island getaway. Elves! I rarely promote foreign shows too much anymore, but this Dutch horror series sounds a little intriguing.

Fear the Walking Dead (AMC+, 3 a.m.): Fall finale. Alicia enlists Morgan's help to search for a new home for her people, but Morgan soon learns the search is more complicated than he imagined.

The Freak Brothers (Tubi, 3 a.m.): "Son of a Freak"

Magical Holiday Celebration (The Wonderful World of Disney) (ABC, 7 p.m.): SPECIAL. Derek Hough, Julianne Hough and Ariana Debose host this Disney lovefest.

⭐ Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): "Everyone wants something from Mike, who reminds them who is in control. Iris visits Mike's office. Mariam and Mike discuss Kyle's future."

SEAL Team (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): Jason seeks refuge at home while Ray leads Bravo Team on an op accompanying British forces.

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (AMC+, 3 a.m.): SERIES FINALE. The planned two-season series concludes with its 20 episode. "The remaining members of the group fight back enemies, both living and dead, on their quest to save the future."✔️

INTERNATIONAL NOTICES 

Kamikaze (HBO Max, 3 a.m.): Episodes 5 & 6

BRIEFLY: Axios (HBO, 6 p.m., season finale); Fatal Frontier: Evil in Alaska (Oxygen, 7 p.m., season finale); Renovation, Inc: Home Sweet Home (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.); Table Wars (Discovery+, 3 a.m.)

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (via Tumblr)

🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL

🎥🎄 A Christmas Contest (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.): In the capital city, Christmastime is a huge deal. In the historical Old City Neighborhood, decorating your household is a way to show off your artistic skills and society standing. This documentary will profile the people behind the 25 (the same number of provinces as in Christmasia) best decorated homes in the city. Not only will you get so see some great art, you will also get to know plenty of the cultural and class traditions that comprise Christmasia. This isn't just about elves, as talented as they all are. (That's a bad Christmasia stereotype.)

🎥🎄 Christmas Is You (GAC Family, 8 p.m.): "An office assistant is faced with a dilemma when her record-executive boss tells her to convince her ex-boyfriend to sign with their label, or look for a new job." In reality, those are the types of bosses you should avoid.

🎥🎄 A Christmas Witness (Ion, 8 p.m.): The long-awaited sequel to Witness?

Doctor Who: Flux (BBC America, 8 p.m.): As the forces of evil amass, the Doctor, Yaz, and Dan face perilous journeys and seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their quest for survival.

The Great North (Fox, 8:30 p.m.): Former celebrity mountain man, Tusk Johnson, returns to Lone Moose with a big favor to ask of Beef and Wolf. Meanwhile, Honeybee enters a contest to win her own mall kiosk.

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (Cartoon Network / TBS, 8 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Helen Mirren asks Harry Potter superfans trivia questions about the intricately detailed universe. The winner of the competition earns the title of House Cup Champion.✔️

🎥🎄 Miracle of Motor City (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Amber Dupont bites off more than she can chew when she takes charge of her church's annual Christmas pageant and inadvertently promises to deliver a special performance by Motown legend Smokey Robinson.

One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga (CBS, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. The two entertainers perform duets and solo songs honoring their shared love of the Great American Songbook at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate Bennett's 95th birthday.

Power Book II: Ghost (Starz, 8 p.m.): On his own for the first time, Tariq St. Patrick divides his time between school and hustling to pay for his mother's defense attorney, but when he runs out of options, Tariq turns to a familiar drug game.

The Simpsons (Fox, 8 p.m.): Teenage Homer and Grampa take a road trip to look for his mom.

🎥 The Waltons' Homecoming (The CW, 8 p.m.): Remake of the pilot to the 1970s family favorite! It's like The CW's version of Live in Front of a Studio Audience. (Maybe?) "The Walton family is excited to learn that John Sr. will be coming home for Christmas during the winter of 1933. However, when a storm threatens his arrival and he's nowhere to be found, John Boy embarks on a life-changing journey to find him." OG John-Boy himself, Richard Thomas, will serve as narrator. The cast includes Logan Shroyer, Ben Lawson, Bellamy Young, and Marcelle LeBlanc.

Yellowstone (Paramount Network, 8 p.m.): John and Kayce are forced to deal with some newcomers in town. Lloyd is in the doghouse with Rip, and finds purpose in teaching Carter.

BRIEFLY: 2021 Soul Train Awards (BET, special); 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (TLC); Buddy vs. Duff (Food Network, season premiere); Grim Sleeper (Friends Speak) (Reelz, special); The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo); Stonehenge: Land of the Dead (Science, special)

🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL

Bob's Burgers (Fox, 9 p.m.): Susmita offers to help Tina with a photography class assignment, and a woman who used to live in the Belchers' apartment comes for a visit.

The Equalizer (CBS, 9 p.m.): Fall finale. Bishop asks for help when a terrorist from his past uncovers the identity of his adult son. Aunt Vi becomes nostalgic about a past romantic relationship when she receives a surprise visitor.

Dexter: New Blood (Showtime, 9 p.m.): The father of the person whom Dexter killed makes an unexpected announcement. Harrison is considered a hero to the entire town after he was involved in a serious incident at school.

Family Guy (Fox, 9:30 p.m.): In noir-style, Peter/Mac investigates the disappearance of Meg/Sister Megan.

Hightown (Starz, 9 p.m.): It's the day before Thanksgiving on the Cape and things are looking up for Ray and looking grim for Jackie. Meanwhile, Frankie is filled with anxiety over his business with Jorge.

The Hot Zone: Anthrax (National Geographic, 9 & 10 p.m.): SEASON PREMIERE. After an anthrax attack on US soil, Special Agent Matthew Ryker begins his investigation, which moves to New York as a new case of anthrax appears at 30 Rock. I really liked the first season about Ebola all those years ago.✔️

The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Porsha's Family Matters (Bravo, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Porsha is the new Steve Urkel? 

Succession (HBO, 9 p.m.): At Kendall's lavish birthday bash, Shiv and Roman try to arrange a meeting with Lukas Matsson, a tech mogul who recently snubbed Logan.

NOTICES & LINEAR PREMIERES:

Condor (Epix): "Out of Exile"

Fear the Walking Dead (AMC): "The Portrait"

The Toys That Built America (History, series premiere): 

BRIEFLY: Cheat Day USA (Cooking Channel); The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC, season premiere); Holiday Wars (Food Network); Homestead Rescue (Discovery Channel); Uncharted Adventure (Weather Channel)

🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO, 10:30 p.m.): Larry feels uncomfortable with his chauffeur, his roofer, and his chiropractor.

Forever Young: Searching for the Fountain of Youth (CBS, 10 p.m.): SPECIAL. Jane Pauley hosts a look at the wonders, rewards and challenges of growing older. Candice Bergen, Billy Crystal, and Jim Gaffigan will also appear. (Now this sounds like a variety special.)

Insecure (HBO, 10 p.m.): A distracted Issa mulls over work and love as she stumbles through the consequences of her falling out with a colleague. Meanwhile, Molly - still struggling to cope with family matters - finds comfort in an unlikely source.

Yellowjackets (Showtime, 10 p.m.): The Yellowjackets debate the merits of probably dying while staying put or probably dying while looking for shelter. In modern times, Taissa navigates a dirty attack ad.✔️

NOTICES & LINEAR PREMIERES:

Modern Marvels (History): Classic toys

This Is Life with Lisa Ling (CNN): Osage Indian murders

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (AMC): "Death and the Dead"

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Porsha Williams

BRIEFLY: Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network); DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic (BET, 10:30 p.m., special); The Osbournes Want to Believe (Travel Channel); Sister Wives (TLC); What on Earth? (Science)

Yellowjackets (via Tumblr)

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📺 The Fugitive (MeTV, 2 a.m.): After Kimble spots Fred Johnson at the scene of a fire, he gives chase-but stops to help a woman who has been hit by a vehicle. After Kimble helps her get to a hospital, he discovers that she is Johnson's girlfriend.

📺 Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): The IMF must stop the faceless killer Stravos in two days' time. Only his superior, can contact him but even he doesn't know who he really is. Joining the IMF on this mission is Jessica Walter, RIP.

BRIEFLY: 90 Day Pillow Talk: The Other Way (TLC, 11 p.m.); Talking Dead (AMC, 11 p.m.)

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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
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