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Tonight's Top Pick is the season finale of The Voice. You have to admit, it's gone significantly farther than I think any of us expected. Way back in 2011, I wrote it off as a poor man's American Idol.
STREAMING
Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge, 12:01 a.m., Amazon/Freevee. Premiere. An unscripted competition series, hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley. Eight episodes available.
Kindred, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. Premiere. "Dana James (Mallori Johnson), a young Black woman and aspiring writer who has uprooted her life of familial obligation and relocated to Los Angeles, (is) ready to claim a future that, for once, feels all her own. But, before she can settle into her new home, she finds herself being violently pulled back and forth in time. She emerges at a nineteenth-century plantation, a place remarkably and intimately linked with Dana and her family. An interracial romance threads through Dana's past and present, and the clock is ticking as she struggles to confront secrets she never knew ran through her blood, in this genre-breaking exploration of the ties that bind." Eight episodes available.
The Battle for Justina Pelletier, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Premiere. "Exploring the harrowing true story of Justina Pelletier, a 14-year-old-girl who entered Boston Children's Hospital with a mysterious set of symptoms. Quickly, suspicions turned towards the parents and Justina became a ward of the state, leaving her family in disbelief. The family called it 'medical kidnapping.' The hospital accused the parents of medical child abuse, aka 'Munchausen syndrome by proxy.' The battle between the two sides inspired an anonymous computer hacker to take matters into his own hands, hurling the family into a national debate about parental rights, child protections and the gray areas in between." Four episodes available.
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Finale, rescheduled from yesterday. Guests are Amy Schumer, talking about her struggle with chronic pain and infertility; Nick Cannon, sharing his resilience over personal tragedy; and Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin, revealing secrets to longeivity and aging gracefully. Three episodes available.
Welcome to Chippendales, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Leeches." "While Nick takes the Big Apple by storm, Steve is back in LA staring down a discrimination lawsuit. Jealousy flares when Nick becomes a media darling -- and the face of the brand."
Tom Papa: What a Day!, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Stand up comedy special.
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), FAO Schwarz toys and the Today Toy Drive Spectacular. Later, how to make a travel claim fast, Monica (the upcoming Mo Talk radio show) and holiday gifts under $25. After that, guest co-host Michelle Buteau, Janelle Monáe is back with Edward Norton (Glass Onion), gift ideas and a holiday movie preview.
Live with Kelly and Ryan, times and stations vary. Antonio Banderas continues to plug Puss in Boots, plus Ashanti (A New Diva's Christmas Carol) "and 'Live’s Holiday Bake it Easy Week' rolls on with another holiday treat from TikTok star Shannon Doherty!"
The Drew Barrymore Show, times and stations vary. Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy), Meghan Trainor ("Made You Look"), Mikel Welch (a member of Drew's crew) sharing his favorite holiday tip, "Drew's News" with Ross Matthews and Chef Sheri Jefferson, culinary manager for the Food Bank for NYC.
Sherri, times and stations vary. The cast of Broadway's Death of a Salesman, "designer Kahlana Barfield Brown shares her secrets about becoming a successful entrepreneur," Toys for Tots and more of "A Very Sherri Christmas Giveaway.
Karamo, times and stations vary. "A woman spends the better part of two decades trying to solve a DNA mystery." Also, "a woman thinks she may be running out of patience with her boyfriend's infidelity and toxic behavior."
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (All are LIVE.)
FIFA World Cup 2022, 2 p.m., FOX/Telemundo. 120 mins. Argentina vs. Croatia.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. 120 mins. The Citadel at North Carolina.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. 150 mins. Golden State Warriors at Milwaukee Bucks.
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Free Willy 3: The Rescue, 7 p.m., HBO Family.
Friends With Kids, 7:12 p.m., MoreMax.
Larry Crowne, 7:20 p.m., HBO.
The Mod Squad, 7:25 p.m., Showcase.
Split, 7:40 p.m., FXM. Encore at 10 p.m.
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8 P.M. (FOX has reruns tonight. The CW is airing a rerun of The Winchesters.)
FBI, CBS. Fall finale. "Fortunate Son." "A teen shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl, seeking the team's protection from the men who shot his father. Nina goes to Scola with a proposal he is hesitant to accept."
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, ABC. Fall finale. "Celebrity contestants London Hughes, Fortune Feimster and Bobby Berk."
The Voice, NBC. "Live Cutdown Show." "Before the winner is crowned, the artists' performances are revisited. Carson Daly, A-list guests and the final five artists check in as they prepare for the live finale."
O Holy Night: Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir, PBS. "A 360-member choir and 150-member orchestra, along with guest artists and narrators, share the songs and stories that make Christmas memorable."
Movie Night!
The River Wild, StarzEncore.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets, FX.
The Bodyguard, Lifetime Movie Network.
Memento, Cinemax.
Taxi Driver, The Movie Channel.
9 P.M. (ABC is running a rerun of CMA Country Christmas.)
The Voice, NBC. 22nd season finale, 120 mins. "Host Carson Daly reveals who America has chosen to be the winner. The star-studded finale features special performances by chart-topping artists and finalist/coach duets."
Pelosi in the House, HBO. Premiere, 110 mins. "Nancy Pelosi's filmmaker daughter Alexandra has been following her through the halls of Capitol Hill for the past 30 years, and she continues documenting through 2022 in an intimate longitudinal portrait of Pelosi's life and career."
The Nine Lives of Vince McMahon, Vice. Premiere, 120 mins. "Despite lawsuits, allegations, scandal and controversy, Vince McMahon has dominated the world of wrestling for over 40 years, turning it into a multibillion-dollar global empire."
FBI: International, CBS. Fall finale. "Hail Mary." "Vo goes under cover when the team investigates the mysterious death of an American model in Milan. Kellett is caught off guard when Dandridge arrives looking for visibility on the case."
Professionals, The CW. "Deep Fake." "After taking Grace to safety, Peter goes to Dublin where Zora faces prison for infidelity."
NHL Hockey, ESPN. LIVE, 150 mins. Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks.
College Basketball, ESPN2. LIVE, 120 mins. Memphis at Alabama.
Movie Night!
Back to the Future Part III, E!
Contagion, Sho2.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Starz.
Friday, VH1.
Big Momma's House, 9:20 p.m., HBO2.
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10 P.M.
FBI: Most Wanted, CBS. Fall finale. "Appeal." "When three prosecutors are assassinated outside a bar in their small Arkansas town, the team is called in to determine if this was a personal vendetta. Ray feels compelled to help a woman and her young son combat an injustice."
Avatar: The Deep Dive -- A Special Edition of 20/20, ABC. "An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast."
NBA Basketball, TNT. LIVE, 150 mins. Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers.
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Morris Chestnut and Ashanti.
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Bob Hope, Kevin Meaney, Liv Ullmann and The Mighty Carson Art Players are featured on this Dec. 15, 1989 episode.
Movie Night!
The Long Kiss Goodnight, Showcase.
Mean Streets, The Movie Channel.
Taken, 10:08 p.m., USA.
Four Christmases, 10:15 p.m., AMC.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding, 10:39 p.m., MoreMax.
LATE NIGHT TALK!
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Stanley Tucci, Michael Che, Sean Patton and Muni Long.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. "The Late Show Presents 'A Very Cold War Christmas.'" RuPaul and Ed Sheeran.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Sigourney Weaver, Jovan Adepo and Dawes.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Zoe Saldana, Kumail Nanjiani and Talk.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Lizzo, Kate Hudson, chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli and sitting in with the 8G Band, Kevin Murphy.
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LATE NIGHT PICK!
Cape Fear, 12 a.m., The Movie Channel. 1991 version.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, Interbridge, TV Everyday.
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