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Tonight's Top Pick is the fall finale of Grey's Anatomy, "Drop It Like It's Hot." Every episode this season has been named after a song, and this one actually comes from 2004-05, when Grey's premiered. And yet, in the course of nearly 440 episodes, they've never named one "Heat Wave."
STREAMING
Cruel Intentions, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "Twenty-five years after the iconic film Cruel Intentions captivated audiences with its provocative drama, sex, and scandal, this series introduces a new class of cruel characters who are ready to take their games and manipulation to a whole new level. Whether you're a longtime fan of the film or new to the twisted tale, the series promises binge-worthy fun that audiences won't want to miss." Eight episodes available.
Human vs. Hamster, 3:01 a.m., Max. Series premiere. "The world's most remarkable pet hamsters go toe-to-toe with teams of humans in scaled challenges that will test their speed, strength, agility, and, of course, their eating prowess, all for the sake of answering the burning question: 'Which species is superior, humans or hamsters?' The team who wins the most challenges against the hamsters moves on to an epic obstacle course, The Cage, where they must escape before the hamsters to win." Eight episodes available.
A Man on the Inside, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Charles (Ted Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation. From creator Mike Schur, A Man on the Inside is based on the documentary The Mole Agent, a 2021 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature." Eight episodes available.
Based on a True Story, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Second season premiere. "Focused on taking care of her family, Ava (Kaley Cuoco) is determined to resist her true-crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan (Chris Messina) trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls Ava back in. Is Matt (Tom Bateman) behind the slayings? Is Tory (Liana Liberato), now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good. Ava’s TikTok habit and her new friend, Drew (Melissa Fumero), provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan’s all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt – until danger comes knocking. Literally." Eight episodes available.
A Wesley South African Christmas, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Special presentation. "The Wesleys (led by Jasmine Guy and Dorien Wilson) rearrange their holiday plans and bring their family shenanigans to Durban, South Africa, where they support Todd (Terayle Hill) as he tries to close a business deal."
The Day of the Jackal, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Following his shoot-out with Bianca, the Jackal must escape his captors and regroup ahead of his hit on Ulle Dag Charles. Bianca tracks his trail of devastation through central Europe."
Holidazed, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "The Lin Family." "Ted and Marcus are celebrating their engagement with Ted's family this Christmas. Ted isn't out to Grandma Lin, which leads to a misunderstanding that Marcus is engaged to Ted's sister, Ella."
The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV/Sundance Now. "Not an Ice Cream." "Two years later. The children go behind Susannah's back to express their desire to leave Midwich and Susannah suspects ulterior motives at work. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes one of the families. Paul and Susannah work together to uncover the truth." Season finale next week.
Mistletoe Murders, 3:01 a.m., Hallmark+. "Peril of the Belles, Part II." "When the choir attacks escalate, Emily and Sam grow closer as they work together to find the culprit. Emily helps Violet out of a precarious situation by tapping into her dark past."
Star Trek: Lower Decks, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Of Gods and Angles." "Mariner teams up with a troubled ensign while the Cerritos hosts peace talks between warring civilizations."
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., ABC. CMA Awards highlights, Angelina Jolie (Maria), Tory Johnson's 20th anniversary with GMA, and Jaleel White (Growing Up Urkel). Later, Natti Natasha ("Noches en Miami"), health news, Thanksgiving deals, and Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere).
The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Mark Harmon and Leon Carroll, Jr. (Ghosts of Panama) and Lance Bass (Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands).
The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Boulevard) and Helen J. Shen (Maybe Happy Ending).
Courtesy YouTube.
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., NBA TV. Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets.
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., FanDuel. New York Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Syracuse vs. Texas.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Baylor vs. St. John's.
Women's College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN SEC. Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas.
Women's College Basketball, 7 p.m., ACCN. Belmont vs. Duke.
College Basketball, 7:30 p.m., ESPNU. Vanderbilt vs. Nevada.
Thursday Night College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. NC State vs. Georgia Tech.
The Match: Superstars, 7:30 p.m., TNT/TruTV. "Teams of A-list celebrities and all-star athletes compete against each other. From Breakers West Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida." Continues at 9 p.m.
8 P.M.
Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story, CBS. Premiere, 2 hours. "When her beloved family dog gets sick during Christmastime, Steph Stoll must abandon her holiday plans and return to her small Australian hometown to confront the chaos of her family."
Law & Order, NBC. Twenty-fourth season fall finale. "Bad Apple." "After a narcotics officer is shot in the back, Brady returns to his old precinct to investigate the murder. When the suspect's story doesn't add up, she enlists Shaw and Riley to discover the truth."
9-1-1, ABC. Eighth season fall finale. "Wannabes." "Things get messy for the 118 following a massive pipe explosion. Athena investigates the brutal beating of a man found behind a grocery store."
Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "Lonely in the Kitchen." "The chefs are challenged with starting their own individual dishes before leaving the kitchen one-by-one. It is up to the remaining lonely chefs to complete their own dishes and also their fellow contestant's dishes using only verbal cues."
Scrabble, The CW. "Triple Play."
Thursday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., Amazon. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns.
NHL Hockey, 8:30 p.m., ESPN+. Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks.
College Basketball, 8:30 p.m., Big10. Tarleton State vs. Michigan.
My Mother Stole My Life, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. "A woman steals her estranged daughter's identity to escape from an abusive boyfriend. However, when he tracks her down, she finds herself in even more danger."
A Novel Noel, Hallmark Movie Channel. Premiere. "A NYC book editor takes on a temporary gig running a Maine bookstore. Battling with the owners' son, she rediscovers her passion for nurturing creativity."
Movie Night!
It's a Wonderful Life, USA.
Courtesy YouTube.
9 P.M.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NBC. Twenty-sixth season fall finale. "Cornered." "Carisi tries to protect two women taken hostage in a tense standoff between police and a violent thief. Benson and Rollins devise a risky plan to get everyone to safety."
Doctor Odyssey, ABC. First season fall finale. "Quackers." "It's Quakers Week, and the ship is bustling with guests obsessed with a quirky trend taking over the cruising industry: rubber duckies. As the voyage unfolds, Avery receives unexpected news."
Crime Scene Kitchen, FOX. "The Semifinals." "Two teams remain to see who makes it to the finale and who misses out on the chance to win $100,000. A unique dessert is key for one team to win immunity in the most important safety bake of the season."
Trivial Pursuit, The CW. "Miss Trivial Pursuit."
The Sex Lives of College Girls, Max. Third season premiere. "Welcome Back to Essex." One episode per week through Thursday, Jan. 23.
College Basketball, ESPN2. Texas Tech vs. St. Joseph's.
College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Virginia vs. Tennessee.
DP World Tour Golf, 9:30 p.m., Golf. The second round of the BMW Australian PGA Championship.
Formula 1 Racing, 9:30 p.m., ESPN News. Las Vegas Grand Prix, Practice 1.
Movie Night!
Hustle & Flow, The Movie Channel Xtra.
10 P.M. (CBS has reruns of George & Mandy's First Marriage and Ghosts.)
Grey's Anatomy, ABC. Twenty-first season fall finale. "Drop It Like It's Hot." "In the midst of a deadly heat wave, the team at Gray Sloan struggles to keep up with an overwhelming amount of patients. Amelia and Winston face a challenging surgery. Jo and Lucas run an errand for the hospital that takes an unexpected turn."
Found, NBC. Second season fall finale. "Missing While Haunted." "Margaret's struggle to suppress memories of Jamie's disappearance triggers emotions she can't ward off. M&A works to track down a mother with a mental illness who has vanished. Zeke's agoraphobia is triggered by an unwanted guest."
College Basketball, ESPNU. Memphis vs. San Francisco.
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Kristin Chenoweth and Kiernan Shipka.
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Robert Blake, Selma Diamond, and Louie Anderson are the guests on this Nov. 20, 1984, episode.
Movie Night!
Outbreak, 10:03 p.m., BBC America.
Courtesy YouTube.
LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Desi Lydic has Brittany Howard.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Gwyneth Paltrow, DJ Khaled, and TV on the Radio.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Jeffrey Wright.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Jim Gaffigan and Jason Kelce.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Rachel Zegler.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Justine Lupe, Jackie Tohn, and Timothy Simons.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Lady Bird, 11:34 p.m., HBO.
I know it's not about Mrs. Johnson, but darn it, it should have been. Courtesy YouTube.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.
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