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Justice Society unite! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, December 7!
Our Top Pick tonight is The Santa Clause franchise's miniseries sequel The Santa Clauses (Disney+, 3 a.m.). The series finds Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) losing his magical mojo and opting to retire. The new Santa (Kal Penn), a tech CEO, is out to make Christmas a year-round business. The real star of the show is Santa's Chief of Staff, Betty (Matilda Lawler... Station Eleven!), who seamlessly handles various tones and plays an adult elf so well. It's a dry and padded show, but if the first Clause movie is on your good nostalgia list, this miniseries might check enough boxes for you. (It does me.)
Elsewhere, Stargirl concludes fights her greatest foe, Reginald must take his life-or-death vampire exam, Willow's chosen one has been snatched, a Conner meets the in-laws, CBS crowns the most Amazing Race, Christmas comes to Abbott, and Trevor Noah hosts his penultimate Daily Show.
Elsewhere, Stargirl concludes fights her greatest foe, Reginald must take his life-or-death vampire exam, Willow's chosen one has been snatched, a Conner meets the in-laws, CBS crowns the most Amazing Race, Christmas comes to Abbott, and Trevor Noah hosts his penultimate Daily Show.
(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)
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| Emma in Easy A on good food (via Giphy) |
STREAMING & EARLY PRIMETIME
Leverage: Redemption (FreeVee, midnight): "The Fractured Job"
⭐ The Santa Clauses (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Scott is taken to the Yule-verse where he learns the truth about how he came to be Santa. Meanwhile things at the North Pole get worse as more elves disappear and Christmas spirit is all but destroyed.
📺 The Twilight Zone (Paramount+, now): Not every one of the 150+ episode of the original fantasy/horror/sci-fi series have stood the test of time. Like any anthology, there are plenty of dud and lackluster episodes. But 60 years later, there are certainly more than a handful of episodes that have aged like fine wine. And in all the reboots/revivals, no one has come close to capturing Rod Serling's opening and closing presentations. This show is one from the medium's early years that is still alive in today's pop culture -- a rarity.
Willow (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Episode 3 and the fellowship probably needs to find Elora, who has been kidnapped. If there's time, they should make their way to beyond the Shattered Sea.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
💲 America Says (GSN, 7:30 p.m.)
Back in the Groove (Hulu, midnight)
The Real Love Boat (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)
Too Hot to Handle (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Season premiere✔️
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🕗 8 P.M. EASTERN / 🕖 7 P.M. CENTRAL
🎥🎄 All I Didn't Want for Christmas (VH1): In a bid to make this Christmas not suck, Emily Harris drunkenly writes a letter to Santa. Fortunately, and unfortunately, her wine-soaked wishes start to come true, but she doesn't remember most of what she wished for.
Assisted Living (BET, 8:30 p.m.): Phillip has been very responsible and begs to drive Jeremy's new car. Jeremy gives him the opportunity to drive, Philip wrecks Jeremy's new car after a night out with his friends.
Chicago Med (NBC): Halstead relies on Marcel and Med's newly donated OR 2.0 to save his patient. Charles helps an elderly, confused patient who's mourning the loss of his high school sweetheart. As their wedding day approaches, Choi and April run into some roadblocks.
The Conners (ABC): Dan meets his in-laws for the first time when Louise's family comes to visit. Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.
🎄 The Goldbergs (ABC, 8:30 p.m.): When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea. The JTP host their first holiday party.
House of Payne (BET): When Curtis throws a fit about all the money he and Ella are spending, he implements drastic cost-cutting measures. Things backfire when Ella follows his direction and begins cutting back on the things he enjoys.
Stargirl (The CW): SERIES FINALE. One final time. "Courtney and the JSA find themselves in the fight of their lives against their biggest threat yet." [*salutes Courtney*]✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TBS)
The Challenge (MTV)
The Masked Singer (Fox): Special
Moonshiners (Discovery Channel)
Pawn Stars Do America (History)
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo)
Survivor (CBS)
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| Stargirl (via Tumblr) |
🕘 9 P.M. EASTERN / 🕗 8 P.M. CENTRAL
🎄 Abbott Elementary (ABC): Janine is convinced by a friend to go to a popular hookah club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Chicago Fire (NBC): Severide struggles with the cost of helping Det. Pryma with the Martucci case. Gallo campaigns for Herrmann to represent 51 at the National Firefighter's Association's Winter Conference. A familiar face makes a shocking return. Pouch the dog?✔️
🎄 Home Economics (ABC, 9:30 p.m.): The most wonderful time of the year brings some unforeseen financial troubles for one member of the Hayworth family.
Sistas (BET): 100 episodes?!? "Karen's doubts about Aaron deepen. Danni continues to juggle her love life. Fatima is confronted with Zac's past."
WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Amazing Race (CBS): Season finale
Full Custom Garage (Motor Trend): Season premiere
Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2022 (The CW): Special
💲 Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network)
Lego Masters (Fox)
Property Brothers: Forever Home (HGTV)
Shaq (HBO)
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| Chicago Fire (via Giphy) |
🕙 10 P.M. EASTERN / 🕘 9 P.M. CENTRAL
Big Sky (ABC): Jenny and Beau investigate the untimely disappearance of a missing groom from a wedding. Cassie enlists the help of Denise and Beau's daughter Emily to unravel the lies surrounding Walter and Sunny Day Excursions.
Chicago P.D. (NBC): After a shocking discovery, the team begins closing in on Sean O'Neal with every shred of evidence they can find. Determined to keep his son out of prison, Chief O'Neal hires a lawyer.
Reginald the Vampire (Syfy): SEASON FINALE. The much anticipated Assessment finally arrives and the only open question is whether or not Reginald will survive it. I think he will.✔️
WHAT ELSE IS ON
Unveiled: Surviving La Luz del Mundo (HBO): Season finale
Upcycle Nation (Fuse)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo): Jeff Lewis, Bethenny Frankel
💤😴 LATE NIGHT 😴💤
📺 Designing Women (Antenna TV, 11 p.m.): Charlene takes a year off from Sugarbakers to devote more time to her baby.
Tooning Out the News (Comedy Central, 11:45 p.m.): A cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, parody top news stories and interview real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts.
WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.): Roger Federer
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m.): Will Ferrell, Colson "Machine Gun Kelly" Baker, The Linda Lindas
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS, 12:37 a.m.): Josh Lucas, Kerry Condon, Jordan Jensen
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Jesse Eisenberg, Meghann Fahy
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC, 12:36 a.m.): Jesse Eisenberg, Meghann Fahy
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS, 11:35 p.m.): Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 11:34 p.m.): Michelle Pfeiffer, Lil Rel Howery, Clive Davis
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| Reginald the Vampire (via Giphy) |
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Happy watching, everyone!
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