What's On Tonight (Thursday): Alas, not a Reg Grundy Production

 

Via Make a Gif.

Tonight's Top Pick is Scrabble, airing on The CW. Because I'm writing this while waiting for election results, that's why. Assuming it's still on, Trivial Pursuit is slated to be Top Pick on Boxing Day.

While I reflect on how this post will come long after we're either all relieved or depressed, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Nov. 7. All times are EST.

STREAMING
Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Go inside Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's training camps and personal lives as they prepare for their must-see heavyweight boxing match live on Nov. 15." Two episodes available, finale Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Unwrapping Christmas, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. Series premiere. "Tina's Miracle." "Successful gift-wrapping shop owner Tina is in charge of planning this year's annual Christmas gala. But things begin to go awry when the gala faces cancellation due to a scrooge-like estate owner." One episode per week through Thursday, Nov. 28.

A Christmas Miracle, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Special presentation. “When the Christmas Jubilee at the local community center is in danger of losing funding, a family must band together to make sure everyone, including the kids, have a Merry Christmas.”

Eat Slay Love, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Special presentation. "Celebrity pals Nivea, Eva Marcille, Tammy Rivera, and London Hughes take a girls’ trip to Vietnam to rejuvenate themselves, find new inspiration, and celebrate Nivea’s birthday. As they travel across Vietnam, the four women experience the vibrant Vietnamese culture and end up learning about themselves. But cultural clashes and misunderstandings within the group lead to early conflict, and the ladies must get things back on track. The spirituality and beauty of Vietnam serve as the backdrop as Nivea, Eva, Tammy, and London heal from heartache, strengthen friendships, and reevaluate their priorities back home." Three episodes available.

Celebrations With Lacey Chabert, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. First season finale. "Ifunanya's Christmas Extravaganza." "Dr. Ifunanya Nweke founded Jazz Hands for Autism to empower neurodivergent creatives. Lacey is ready to take their mutual love of Christmas and throw Ifu an incredible party to thank her for all she does for the community."

Outer Banks, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Fourth season finale. Five episodes available.

Frasier, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Murder Most Finch." "When Olivia hosts a surprise murder mystery party, Frasier tries everything he can to get himself and his date out of the evening's festivities." Season finale next week.

Star Trek: Lower Decks, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "A Farewell to Farms." "Dr. Migleemo cooks up some hot dishes while Mariner prefers hers served cold."

The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV/Sundance Now. "Hide and Seek." "Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralize."

Mistletoe Murders, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "Poison in a Pear Tree, Part II." "With time running out to prove her friend's innocence, Emily puts her own secret past on the line to find the real tree farm killer, raising suspicion from Detective Sam Wilner."

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb and Tina Trahan, who bought the show's house, talk about The Brady Bunch turning 55. Also, Target holiday home finds and an exclusive look inside a bear rehab center. Later, Saoirse Ronan (Blitz), Ana Huang (The Striker), cooking with coffee, and a Kool & the Gang performance. After that, Daryn Carp, Judy Greer (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), cozy fall cooking, fall hair, and mentalist Lior Suchard.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. ABC News' Terry Moran, USC professor and reporter Alan Abramson and cousins Karen & Diane VanderMolen discuss the Menendez Brothers case. Also, Marcia Clark (The First 48). Later, ABC News' Samantha Chatman and Dr. Brandon Baird, who saved her vocal cords.

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths and stations vary. Valerie Bertinelli stops by to cook with Drew and Bobby Flay. Later, Cole Hauser (Yellowstone).

Courtesy YouTube.

PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+. Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning.

8 P.M.

Scrabble, The CW. "Dictionary Divas." "Word lovers compete for the $10,000 prize."

9-1-1, ABC. "Confessions." "When a toddler falls down a pipe and becomes trapped, the 118 must rely on more than their skills to rescue him. Old wounds are opened when members of the 118 race to the aid of a man dealing with a divorce."

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "Todd's Mom." "Things get awkward when Georgie and Mandy try to make new friends. Jim and Audrey get competitive playing a game with Connor. A fellow waitress at the diner is looking for fun in the wake of her recent divorce."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "The Work Retreat." "Trevor, who has catfished his way into a remote financial analyst job, is in hot water when he's summoned to a mandatory in-person work retreat. Hetty and Sass start a rumor about Pete."

Law & Order, NBC. "Time Will Tell." "When the dean of a swanky prep school is murdered, Shaw and Riley must dig into the toxic system of pressure on the students to succeed. Brady's son asks for a favor."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "Harmony in Hell." "The Yale Whiffenpoofs singing group perform. The chefs must model their expertise and work in harmony for their next challenge ... balancing an array of ingredients to create a dish that really sings."

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Nashville: Shelter from the Storm" and "Wallpaper Installation; Sump Pump." "Constructing a safe room in the basement. Installing a composite deck. Landscape plans are revealed. Staying same in a tornado." Later, "Creating a focal point wall. Common sprinkler heads. Installing a submersible sump pump to solve a flooded basement problem."

NBA Basketball, NBA TV. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls.

Thursday Night College Football, ESPN. Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina.

Thursday Night College Football, ESPN2. Florida Atlantic vs. East Carolina.

Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens.

College Basketball, FS1. Prairie View A&M vs. DePaul.

College Basketball, Big10. Niagara vs. Michigan State.

Women's College Soccer, ACC. ACC Tournament: North Carolina vs. Duke.

Five Gold Rings, Hallmark Movie Channel. Premiere. "An artist returns home for the holidays and gets tasked with a Christmas quest left by her grandmother. She and the local PI must return lost items to their owners before Christmas."

Who's Stalking My Family, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "A woman discovers that someone wants her dead after her teenage daughter starts tutoring a new student."

Movie Night!

The Wizard of Oz, HBO2.

Courtesy YouTube.

9 P.M.

Doctor Odyssey, ABC. "I Always Cry at Weddings." "When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the 'bridezilla' as she wreaks havoc. Love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew."

Matlock, CBS. "Claws." "A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. "Rorschach." "Agent Clay consults with Benson when a woman is found gravely injured at a remote campground and the suspect could be anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard. Bruno and Silva take a chance on an odd hunch to see if it becomes a lead."

Crime Scene Kitchen, FOX. "The Merge." "A challenging safety bake has the teams wondering just how many items they need to make. The teams split for the Elimination Bake with $100,000 on the line."

Trivial Pursuit, The CW. "Take That, Coach K!" "A college basketball hopeful competes in three rounds of trivia in the hopes of winning $20,000."

Movie Night!

John Wick: Chapter 4, StarzEncore.

10 P.M.

Elsbeth, CBS. "Elsbeth's Eleven." "While investigating the death of an employee at New York's most exclusive jewelry store, Elsbeth and the team uncover plans for a gala heist orchestrated by a chic VIP customer (Vanessa Williams)."

Found, NBC. "Missing While Gabi Mosely." "The team investigates a missing girl named Gabi Mosely but questions the motivations behind her disappearance. Dhan tries to rally M&A back together. Margaret faces a setback in her search for Jamie. Sir takes an interest in a missing persons case."

Grey's Anatomy, ABC. "Night Moves." "Teddy and Owen plan a date night that gets derailed in more ways than one. Jo struggles to do it all at home. Mika adds more to her plate to make up for taking time off to be with her sister. Levi is faced with a monumental decision."

Women's College Volleyball, Big10. Nebraska vs. Oregon.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, according to TV Everyday. Connie Chung and Jackie Hoffman, according to The Futon Critic.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. David Brenner is the guest on this Nov. 1, 1983, episode.

Movie Night!

Private Parts, The Movie Channel.

Courtesy YouTube.

LATE NIGHT TALK

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Ronny Chieng.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Saoirse Ronan, Carmelo Anthony, and David Gilmour.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Paul Bettany, Mike Birbiglia, and Robert Zemeckis.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. John David Washington, Don Johnson, and mxmtoon.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Barry Keoghan and Scott Speedman.

After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Skyler Higley, Sam Taggart, and Nori Reed.

Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Tommy Boy, 11:35 p.m., BBC America.

Courtesy YouTube.

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