Tuesday, December 14, 2021

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Hawkeye mustn't fail this city

Hawkeye

What's up with that! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, December 15!

Tonight's Top Pick is the latest Marvel project, Hawkeye (Disney+, 3 a.m.). Sure, Clint Barton/Hawkeye has always been bland and boring. That remains fairly true. However, adding Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop is a massive perk and now with Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova for this final stretch, the show has positive qualities. Tonight's episode is the penultimate one.

ElsewhereMr. Mayor, Young Rock, and Kenan celebrate with holiday specials, the last Singer is unMasked, the final Survivor survives, The Challenge concludes challenges, Paolo Sorrentino unleashes his latest, it's Always Sunny in Dublin, and The CW has a Jingle Ball.

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

πŸ“ΊπŸŽ„ A Garfield Christmas (Peacock, now): Garfield, Jon, and Odie go to Jon's grandmother's house for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.

πŸŽ₯ The Hand of God (Netflix, 3 a.m.): The story of a boy in the tumultuous Naples of the 1980s. This is the latest from Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, whose previous credits include the impressive works The Great Beauty, Il Divo, and Youth.

⭐ Hawkeye (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Yelena is in the city to kill Hawkeye! Kate is really attached to Clint. And it's still almost Christmas. He has to get home to his kids. I need Laura Barton (Linda Cardellini) closer to the action. And Vera Farmiga to have more to do.

πŸ“ΊπŸŽ„ Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (Paramount+, now): In this 1992 special, featuring the characters from the 1980s TV series, Inspector Gadget is off to the North Pole to stop Dr. Claw from taking over Santa's elves and workshop.

πŸ’² Jeopardy! (Syndicated, check local listings): Final day of the semifinals with contestant Deborah Steinberger, who I adore.

πŸ“ΊπŸŽ„ The Little Drummer Boy (Peacock, now): The early Rankin/Bass special about an orphan drummer boy who hated humanity but finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men on route to Bethlehem. It was an annual TV staple back in the day.

πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ Mickey's Christmas Carol (Disney+, now): The classic, Oscar-nominated short finds Disney animated characters playing the roles in an animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.

🍽️ Occasional Cooks (What's On Tonight & Pop Culture, 7 p.m.): What have you been making in your kitchen lately? Want some inspiration? Check out our weekly food thread!

πŸŽ₯ Rumble (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father's footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.

πŸŽ₯ Shatner in Space (Amazon Prime, 3 a.m.): An inside look at the before, during, and after of William Shatner's trip to space.

INTERNATIONAL & DOCUSERIES NOTICES:
Elite: Short Stories (Netflix, 3 a.m., special): Spain
Foodtastic (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Season 1
Nick News (Nickelodeon, 7:30 p.m.): Afghan schoolgirls, Mrs. Doubtfire, West Powelton Steppers 
Selling Tampa (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Season 1

BRIEFLY: Kendra Sells Hollywood (Discovery+, 3 a.m., season finale); Love Island: Australia (Hulu, 3 a.m., season finale); The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles (Paramount+, 3 a.m.); The Repair Shop (Discovery+, 3 a.m., special)

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

πŸŽ₯πŸŽ„ The Enchanted Christmas Cake (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): I hate this movie because that title makes me want to punch something.

πŸŽ„ Kenan (NBC, 8:30 p.m.): SPECIAL. Christmas Eve, 1982: An unexpected guest shows Dewey that this is the first in a long line of terrible Christmases. In 1987, Rocky and Dwayne take jobs as a mall Santa and elf. In 1993, Dwayne reluctantly spends a disastrous Christmas with Coach O. Hopefully there is no stupid story to modern Rock needing to tell a story with "jokes."

The Murders at Starved Rock (HBO, 8 p.m.): SERIES FINALE. In 1960, three women are murdered in Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County, IL, followed by the conviction and sentencing of Chester Weger, who seeks to clear his name after spending 60 years in prison.

πŸŽ„ Young Rock (NBC, 8 p.m.): SPECIAL. As the team prepares for the annual Holiday Spectacular, Kenan is upset when Gary pursues a new client, Rick attempts to unseat Tami as the leader of the band, and Mika feels her work is unappreciated.✔️

BRIEFLYThe Challenge (MTV, season finale); πŸŽ„ iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2021 (The CW, special); The Masked Singer (Fox, season finale); My 600-Ib Life (TLC); Survivor (CBS, season finale)
Young Rock (via Giphy)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL 

πŸŽ„ Mr. Mayor (NBC, 9 p.m.): SPECIAL. Neil serves his love of gift-giving by forcing his disgruntled staff to work on "L.A. Christmas Eve" as they wait for his perfect gift to arrive.✔️

Sistas (BET, 9 p.m.): "The aftermath of a slip up causes life altering decisions to be made."

NOTICES:
Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller (National Geographic): Marijuana

BRIEFLYThe Bradshaw Bunch/Clash of the Cover Bands (E!); πŸŽ„ Chrisley Knows Best: A Very Chrisley Christmas (NBC, 9:30 p.m., special); Forged in Fire (History); Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network); The Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FXX, 10 p.m.): The gang's in Dublin where Dennis ends up helping Frank with some of his business's dirty work. Mac and Charlie learn about their Irish heritage, and Dee rushes to the set of an Irish soap opera, where she will play an "Obnoxious American MILF." Later, Dennis and Dee explore their new accommodations in the countryside. Frank accompanies Charlie to find the truth about Charlie's Irish childhood pen pal. Elsewhere, Mac has an identity crisis and decides to join the seminary.

Twenties (BET, 10 p.m.): SEASON FINALE. Hattie and the gang attend Hattie's father's comedy show where Hattie learns new things about herself and her father. Elsewhere, Marie finds comfort in being alone, and Nia builds her relationship with Vanessa. This show is good!

NOTICES & LINEAR PREMIERES:
Intergalactic (Syfy, season finale): "Episode 7"; "Episode 8"
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Shannon Beador, Sherri Shepherd

BRIEFLYFull Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS, 10:30 p.m.)
Mr. Mayor (via Giphy)

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NOTICES & LINEAR PREMIERES:
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Jodie Turner-Smith
Don't Cancel Me with Amara La Nagra (Fuse, 11 p.m.): Jay Ajai, Sharelle Rosado✔️
The Drowning (Sundance TV, midnight): "Episode 2"
Gutfeld! (Fox News, 11 p.m.): To be announced
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Ben Affleck, Jay Ellis, The Record Company
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Ariana Grande, RuPaul, Jimmie Allen
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Turnstile
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Denzel Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): PenΓ©lope Cruz, Kid Cudi, Joanna Stern

BRIEFLY: Flipping Showdown (HGTV, 11 p.m.)
Amara La Nagra (via Giphy)

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⭐: Top Pick
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!

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