Wednesday, December 13, 2023

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Fate is kind ...

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is 20/20, more specifically, "Disney 100: A Century of Dreams -- A Special Edition of 20/20. Amadeus, has 20/20 ever been Top Pick before, or am I getting to achieve the milestone?


While I still hope to find a way to make Dateline NBC a Top Pick, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Dec. 14. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Crown, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series finale. Six episodes available.

Archie, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Series finale. "Cary receives a wake-up call when his relationship with Dyan falters." Later, "Fatherhood provides the family security Cary has been searching for." Two episodes available.

Christmas Rescue, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Premiere. "A bride is snatched at the altar by her ex, who wants a chance to prove he's the man for her."

Favorite Son Christmas, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Premiere. "Pastor Blaine has taken over the Graceway Church, whose financials are in dire straits. Looking to the Jubilee to save the day, First Lady Rita suggests a SO GIFTED reunion to rouse the necessary ticket sales. Will the ghost of the (Christmas) past haunt the Church's future? Or can the brothers, and wives, overcome old gripes to reconcile, and harmonize, for a reunion to bring it all back together?"

An Ice Palace Romance, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark Movie Channel. Premiere. "A journalist (Celeste Desjardins) faces old fears when she returns to her hometown ice rink to cover a story. With the help of the owner (Marcus Rosner) and his young daughter, she begins to reevaluate her life's purpose."

Julia, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Shrimp & Grits." "After receiving an invitation from the White House, the WGBH crew travels down to the nation's capital for a chance to film inside the president's own kitchen." Season finale next week.

Bookie, 3:01 a.m., Max. "Beware the Family Jewels" and "Nepo Bookies." Season finale next week.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Segments include bestselling Amazon gifts, loving your mornings and setting your holiday table. Later, what's in your medicine cabinet, Jessica Chastain (Memory), flower gifts for your next holiday, gifts under $50 and a performance by Jon Pardi ("Beer For Santa"). After that, Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple), plus family holiday looks, Today Food and holiday makeup.

The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Michelle Monaghan (The Family Plan), Bill Pullman (Murdaugh Murders) and an audience of transit workers who are all being gifted with a cruise for two to the Bahamas.

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple), Killer Mike (Michael) and The Tenors (Christmas With The Tenors).

Sherri, times and stations vary. Must-have gifts for the whole family. Craig Robinson (Killing It).


Courtesy YouTube.


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
Women's College Volleyball, 7 p.m., ESPN. NCAA Tournament: Nebraska vs. Pittsburgh.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
The Front Runner, 7:03 p.m., StarzEncore.
Meg 2: The Trench, 7:03 p.m., HBO Signature.
Noelle, 7:10 p.m., Freeform.
Trolls World Tour, 7:13 p.m., Syfy.
The Fog, 7:20 p.m., MoreMax.


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8 P.M. (PBS has a night of reruns.)
That Clip Show: Holiday Edition, NBC. "Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila put their trademark color commentary to use in the world of viral holiday videos. Clips include everything from winter sports bloopers to holiday surprises and gift-giving mishaps."

CMA Country Christmas, ABC. "A holiday celebration features Christmas classics. Scheduled performers include Jordan Davis, Amy Grant, Lady A, Ashley McBryde, Jon Pardi, Lindsey Stirling, The War and Treaty, Zach Williams, Lainey Wilson and Trisha Yearwood."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "A Hellish Food Fight." "The infamous blind food taste test returns with a new out-of-this-world challenge."

Son of a Critch, The CW. "Spirit Week." "The kids are allowed to wear jeans at school for Spirit Week, but Mark doesn't own a pair."

Children Ruin Everything, 8:30 p.m., The CW. "Arguments." "After James fails to answer a call during a family crisis, he and Astrid find themselves at a boiling point with a growing list of frustrations toward one another."

Big Brother Reindeer Games, CBS.

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders.

Heaven Down Here, Hallmark Movie Channel. Premiere. "Inspired by Mickey Guyton's song of the same name, Heaven Down Here tells the story of four disparate people who find themselves stranded in a local diner on Christmas Eve when a snowstorm hits the town."

My Killer Reunion, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "A woman searches for a killer among familiar faces when a former lover is found dead at her college reunion."

Movie Night!
Vegas Vacation, BBC America.
Legally Blonde, HBO.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes, 8:05 p.m., FXM.
Mean Girls 2, 8:33 p.m., HBO Family.
Date Night, 8:55 p.m., HBO2.


9 P.M. (The CW has reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and The Great American Joke Off.)
20/20, ABC. "Disney 100: A Century of Dreams." "Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend. A look inside Disney's newest attraction."

LEGO Masters, FOX. Fourth season finale. "Four-Ever Finale." "The three remaining teams have 24 hours to create a massive build complete with storytelling, creativity and technical aspects to take home a $100,000 cash prize, the ultimate LEGO trophy and the title of LEGO Masters."

Unplugged, MTV. "A Hip Hop 50th Celebration of Jersey's Finest." "MTV Unplugged Presents takes over Newark with a toast to 50 years of hip hop and an unforgettable night honoring the greats of the Garden State. Performances by Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Redman, Treach, Sugarhill Gang and Poor Ri."

A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special, NBC. 2 hours. "A star-studded collection of Saturday Night Live's hilarious Christmas-themed sketches from various seasons."

Ghosts, CBS. "The Ghost of Christmas." "It's Christmas at Button House, and Mike is determined to make it perfect for his family. Alison is determined to deliver the best Christmas ever for the living and the dead, although the latter aren't filled with festive cheer."

Women's College Volleyball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. NCAA Tournament: Texas vs. Wisconsin.

Movie Night!
Devotion, The Movie Channel Xtra.
Ghostbusters II, 9:30 p.m., AMC.
The Wrath of Becky, 9:35 p.m., The Movie Channel.
A Night at the Roxbury, 9:50 p.m., Cinemax.


Courtesy YouTube.


10 P.M. (CBS has a rerun of SEAL Team.)
NBA Basketball, 10:30 p.m., NBA TV. Golden State Warriors vs. L.A. Clippers.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Nicki Minaj.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. 90 minutes. Richard Harris, Bob Hope, Steve Landesberg and Adrienne Barbeau are the guests on this Dec. 12, 1974, episode.

Movie Night!
Avengers: Age of Ultron, FX.
Dinner at Eight, TCM.
A Christmas Carol, TNT. 1999 movie.
Boogie Nights, 10:10 p.m., Showcase.
Everything Everywhere All at Once, 10:30 p.m., Showtime.


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Kal Penn.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Billie Eilish, Claire Foy, Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold and Gracie Adams.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Greta Gerwig and Andrew Scott.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Zac Efron, Jason Mantzoukas and Queens of the Stone Age.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:35 a.m., NBC. Tracee Ellis Ross, Mike Birbiglia and, sitting in with the 8G Band, Marcus Gilmore.


Courtesy YouTube.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Replicas, 11:33 p.m., Starz.


Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.

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