What's On Tonight (Sunday): He's a lumberjack and he's okay

Dexter New Blood

Wingardium Leviosa! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, December 5!

Tonight's Top Pick is the continuing story of Dexter Morgan, 10 years after he became a lumberjack, an ending no one wanted. The "miniseries" Dexter: New Blood (Showtime, 9 p.m.) — "miniseries" unless it proves popular — finds Dexter (Michael C. Hall), now Jim Lindsay, in small town New York and in a relationship with the chief of police (Julia Jones). However, incidents in town and the return of his son cause Dexter's "Dark Passenger to re-emerge.

Elsewhere, the Doctor ends her Flux, Larry Curbs election day, China backpedals capitalism, Insecure has a girls night, Epix spotlights A&M Records, Joe Pera stays busy in the winter, CBS celebrates the holidays, Reelz profiles Bruce Dickinson, and Succession goes to a wedding.

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

STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME

60 Minutes (CBS, 7:30 p.m.): Former NSA linguist Reality Winner... President Xi Jinping rolls back some of the capitalist conventions that have made China's the only global economy to rival that of the U.S.... Gucci's creative director Alessandro Michele.

The Freak Brothers (Tubi, 3 a.m.): "Bo-Freakien Rap-Sody"✔️

🎥🎄 A Furry Little Christmas (UPtv, 7 p.m.): A big-city veterinarian falls for a small-town doctor, and it has nothing to do with anthropomorphic animals.

Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): Kyle and Ian are questioned by internal affairs in the wake of the shootout. Bunny asks Mike for help with a close family member.

SEAL Team (Paramount+, 3 a.m.): Bravo Team is presented with a mission, should they choose to accept it, in South America unlike any other, while tensions surrounding Jason's leadership are at an all-time high.

INTERNATIONAL NOTICES:

Kamikaze (HBO Max, 3 a.m., season finale): Episodes 7 & 8

BRIEFLY: 20/20: Something's Coming: West Side Story (ABC, 7 p.m., special); 🎄 Christmas Under the Stars: Pentatonix (BYUtv, 7 p.m., special); The Real Murders of Orange County (Oxygen, 7 p.m., season premiere); Renovation, Inc: Home Sweet Home (Discovery+, 3 a.m.); Snapped (Oxygen, 6 p.m.)

The Freak Brothers (via Giphy)

🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL

🎥🎄 The Christmas Thief (Ion, 8 p.m.): Home for the holidays, a fledgling private eye realizes the only way to save her career is by solving a string of local burglaries where the main suspect is Santa Claus.

Doctor Who: Flux (BBC America, 8 p.m.): SEASON FINALE. The forces of darkness are in control, but when the monsters have won, there seems to be no one who can be counted upon to save the universe.✔️

🎥🎄 A Lot Like Christmas (GAC Family, 8 p.m.): Jessica owns the most popular Christmas tree lot in town, but when big-city marketing executive Clay Moore moves a big box chain store into the area and starts selling trees, Jessica finds her business in jeopardy. Big Christmas Tree ruins everything!

🎥🎄 My Favorite Christmas Melody (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): Once a promising singer-songwriter, Abby now finds herself writing uninspired jingles for commercials. Home for the holidays, she rediscovers her voice as a local music teacher enlists her to help save a school arts program.

The National Christmas Tree Lighting (CBS, 8:30 p.m.): SPECIAL. LL Cool J hosts this celebration of the holiday season with performances by Billy Porter, Chris Stapleton, H.E.R., Juanes, Keb' Mo', Kristin Chenoweth, Maren Morris, Patti LaBelle, the U.S. Army Band Downrange, and the Howard Gospel Choir.

Power Book II: Ghost (Fox, 8 p.m.): Tariq tries to keep CourseCorrect from going under. Diana grows wary of Cane's motives and Zeke's future gets put at risk.

🎥🎄 Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.): With Cindy Lou Who's wedding now in the past, Jingle Belle has some time to relax before the holidays settle in and she reunites with her family, the First Family of Christmasia. However, word arrives that her sister, Cassie, was taken prisoner in the aftermath of a recent battle (Second Battle of Who Lowlands) of the War on Christmas. The two sisters aren't close, having drifted apart as they got older and seeing the world differently, but Jingle is still Cassie's older sister. She wants to be involved in the rescue mission, but is told to stay away because of her personal connection to the situation. She doesn't and learns Cassie is being kept in a prison cell within Christmasia. With the planned military rescue mission faltering behind the scenes, Jingle goes rogue, offering herself in exchange for Cassie if desired — she is a top-level spy after all. Making contact, Jingle discovers a vast underworld, a dark side of Christmasia where big business finds it necessary to play nice on both sides in the War on Christmas, and some people, like Cassie, make for some nice bargaining chips. For the hostilities she will find herself, it's good that Jingle is already licensed to kill. She will get Cassie to their family for the holiday.

Yellowstone (Paramount Network, 8 p.m.): Beth confronts her father's houseguest. I wonder if it's by frequently walking around naked and having sexual chemistry with her brother. Kayce and his family search for a new home. Jamie seeks answers from Garrett. Lloyd loses his cool.

NOTICES:

💲 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC): Nia Vardalos, Jodie Sweetin, John Michael Higgins

BRIEFLY: 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (TLC, season finale); Bruce Dickinson: Iron Maiden Frontman (Reelz, special); Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (Cartoon Network / TBS); Legends of the Hidden Temple (The CW); The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Porsha's Family Matters (Bravo); Valley of the Queens: The New Secrets (Science)

Doctor Who (via Tumblr)

🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL

🎄 The 23rd Home for the Holidays at the Grove (CBS, 9:30 p.m.): SPECIAL. Inspirational stories of lives changed through adoption with performances from Justin Bieber, Kane Brown, Alessia Cara and Darren Criss.

Dexter: New Blood (Showtime, 9 p.m.): Dexter's method of protecting his son from drugs unleashes his Dark Passenger. Elsewhere, Angela and Molly's New York City trip leaves them wondering about a well-respected member of the community.

Hightown (Starz, 9 p.m.): It's Thanksgiving, but the drugs and despair don't let up. Frankie, riding an ocean of anxiety, takes Renee to the point of no return, Ray is going all in on a case no one wants him on and Alan's dinner is interrupted.✔️

🎄 Small Town Christmas (UPtv, 9 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. Megan Alexander hosts this series that profiles Christmas in smaller cities. First up: Branson. 

Succession (HBO, 9 p.m.): At a wedding in Italy, Roman airs suspicions. Meanwhile, Gerri draws a line and the Waystar team grows concerned over rogue tweets.

NOTICES & LINEAR PREMIERES:

Condor (Epix): "An Offer of Enrollment"

Fear the Walking Dead (AMC): "Padre"

The Toys That Built America (History): Ruth Handler

BRIEFLY: 🎄 Holiday Wars (Food Network); Homestead Rescue (Discovery Channel); Meet the Press Film Festival (MSNBC); The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo); 💲 Supermarket Sweep (ABC)

Hightown (via Tumblr)

🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL

Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO, 10:37 p.m.): Ahead of Election Day, Larry gets involved in local politics while mediating a conflict on his set.

Insecure (HBO, 10:07 p.m.): A much-needed girls' night puts things into perspective for Issa and her crew.

Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records (Epix, 10 p.m.): SERIES PREMIERE. "Co-founded by record producer Jerry Moss and trumpeter and band leader Herb Alpert out of a garage in 1962. The two quickly built the fledgling venture into one most successful independent record labels in history."✔️

The Rookie (ABC, 10 p.m.): The team goes on a city-wide hunt for an individual who is threatening to cause a mass casualty event.

Yellowjackets (Showtime, 10 p.m.): In the past, the girls play with guns to determine who is the most responsible. In the present, Natalie untangles a lifetime of piecing together broken men.

NOTICES & LINEAR PREMIERES:

Modern Marvels (History, season finale): Toys & games

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (AMC, 10:15 p.m., series finale): "The Last Light"

BRIEFLY: Lies, Crimes & Video (HLN); On the Case with Paula Zahn (Investigation Discovery, season finale); The Osbournes Want to Believe (Travel Channel); Sister Wives (TLC); What on Earth? (Science)

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📺 The Fugitive (MeTV, 2 a.m.): After being caught in the middle of a fight during a dockworkers' strike, Kimble is arrested by police.

Joe Pera Talks with You (Adult Swim, 12:30 & 12:45 a.m.): Joe Pera shows how to stay busy enough on a winter weekend that the winter won't settle inside. Later, he considers legacy and loss while watching playoff football with the extended Melsky family.

📺 Mission: Impossible (MeTV, 3 a.m.): Constantine, the guerrilla head of the People's Liberation Army of Logosia, has been captured by the corrupt government and the IMF must free him and help smash the military junta.

Squidbillies (Adult Swim, midnight): "Terror strikes from the skies."

NOTICES:

Desus & Mero (Showtime, 11 p.m.): French Montana✔️

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 11 p.m.): Whitney Rose, Jeremy O. Harris

BRIEFLY: 90 Day Pillow Talk: The Other Way (TLC, 11 p.m., season finale); Talking Dead (AMC, 11:30 p.m.)

Desus & Mero (via Giphy)

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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; IMDb; TV Passport; Zap2it
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Happy watching, everyone! Now:

Succession