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Tonight's Top Pick is Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked. Hold on until Friday, folks. We're just a little ways away from the end of the great Plug-A-Thon from NBCUniversal.
STREAMING
Interior Chinatown, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "Based on Charles Yu's award-winning book of the same name, the show follows the story of Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a background character trapped in a police procedural called Black & White. Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables and dreaming about a whole world beyond Chinatown. When he inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, Willis begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, his family's buried history, and what it feels like to be in the spotlight." Ten episodes available.
Interior Chinatown, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "Based on Charles Yu's award-winning book of the same name, the show follows the story of Willis Wu (Jimmy O. Yang), a background character trapped in a police procedural called Black & White. Relegated to the background, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job, waiting tables and dreaming about a whole world beyond Chinatown. When he inadvertently becomes a witness to a crime, Willis begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, his family's buried history, and what it feels like to be in the spotlight." Ten episodes available.
Making Manson, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "An explosive series offering unfiltered insights into America's most notorious killer, Charles Manson. Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about 'The Family.'" Three episodes available.
The French Montana Story: For Khadija, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Special presentation. "Follows the extraordinary rise of Moroccan-born, multi-platinum recording artist French Montana, who raises his three young sons in the Bronx as a single mother after being dumped by their father and left penniless."
Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Special presentation. "Ventriloquist Dunham's iconic characters portray roles from A Christmas Carol. Walter as Scrooge clashes with Bubba J, Peanut, Little Jeff, and Achmed over their assigned parts."
Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil Comedy Special, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Ray-as-Phil interviews special guests including Patton Oswalt, Jay Pharoah and 'Gollum,' meets the real Dr. Phil, and (gets) to know the audience through silly questions and games."
TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Cher (Cher: The Memoir, Part One), TSA Administrator David Pekoske, Steals & Deals with Jill Martin, and Jessica Seinfeld (Not Too Sweet). Later, nutrition facts and myths, a London cafe that's serving up second chances, Shaun White (now engaged to Nina Dobrev), personalizing holiday gifts, and more with Jessica Seinfeld. After, social dilemas, still more with Jessica Seinfeld, supermodel beauty secrets, and a categories game.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Keke Palmer (Master of Me) and Francis Ford Coppola (Megalopolis).
The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Henry Winkler (Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole and Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond) and Giada De Laurentiis (Giadzy).
Hot take? I like this one a little better than "I Found Someone." Courtesy YouTube.
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., Big10. Cleveland State vs. Minnesota.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., FS1. East Texas A&M vs. Connecticut.
College Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Boston College vs. Providence.
College Football, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Akron vs. Kent State.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ACCN Sports. Western Carolina vs. Wake Forest.
College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2. Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan.
8 P.M.
Leonardo da Vinci, PBS. Finale, 2 hours. "Painter-God." "Leonardo da Vinci designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers and paints the most famous portrait on earth." Encore at 10 p.m.
We Got Time Today, Tubi. Series premiere. "Viewers (are taken) on a lively journey through the realms of news, culture, entertainment and sports, all through the lens of Deion Sanders' larger than life energy and complemented by Rocsi Diaz's equally authentic personality. Each episode promises a dynamic discussion, coupled with intimate interviews with culturally relevant trendsetters and celebrity guests." Not going to lie, I wish it was a show cohosted by Bernie Sanders and Cameron Diaz.
St. Denis Medical, NBC. "Weird Stuff You Can't Explain." "When Ron hexes the day to prove superstitions aren't real, things at the hospital start getting weird. Joyce and Matt discover an employee's secret."
Night Court, 8:30 p.m., NBC. Third season premiere. "The Judge's Boyfriend's Dad." "Suspecting Dan might be her boyfriend's father, Abby does some investigating. A blast from Dan's past resurfaces as the court's new prosecutor." Wendie Malick joins the cast. Ryan Hansen and Julia Duffy guest star. Also, since I somehow didn't hear about the Wendie news, I will be giving Night Court points in Cancellation League.
Dancing with the Stars, ABC/Disney+. 2 hours. "Semi-Finals." Each of the five remaining couples will perform one unlearned ballroom and one unlearned Latin dance. Scheduled performances include Danny Amendola & Witney Carson doing the Viennese waltz to "Gravity" and the salsa to "I Like It," and Chandler Kinney & Brandon Armstrong doing the foxtrot to "Too Sweet" and the salsa to "Spicy Margarita." Three-hour season finale next week.
FBI, CBS. "Pledges." "When a chaotic campus protest turns deadly, the team is called in to help quell the mayhem and track down the murderer. Jubal is concerned when Tyler is detained along with a group of student protesters."
Murder in a Small Town, FOX. "Family Concerns." "Detective Alberg examines the mysterious deaths of two women, each found in the forest with their bodies arranged in eerily similar poses."
WWE NXT, The CW. 2 hours.
College Football, ESPN. Northern Illinois vs. Miami (Ohio).
NHL Hockey, ESPN+. Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues.
Movie Night!
Something's Gotta Give, 8:17 p.m., HBO Comedy.
Courtesy YouTube.
9 P.M.
Night is Not Eternal, HBO. Special presentation, 96 minutes. "A personal exploration of political activism; following Rosa Maria Paya, a young Cuban activist and daughter of five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Oswaldo Paya, in her fight for democratic change in Cuba."
The Voice, NBC. "The Playoffs Premiere." "The coaches enlist the help of superstar advisors as their remaining artists hold nothing back during the playoffs. Tough decisions are made when each coach can only advance two artists to the live shows."
FBI: International, CBS. "The Future's Looking Bright." "When an American man is kidnapped in Poland alongside a Ukrainian woman he met on a dating site, the team heads to Poland to track down the mastermind behind the site."
Accused, FOX. "Margot's Story." "A widow (Debra Winger) taking dance lessons with her two best friends (Mercedes Ruehl and Christine Ebersole) gets mixed up in the instructor's shady dealings." Matthew James Thomas also guest stars.
House of Payne, BET. "All Hands on Deck." "Curtis calls on his family to help work the food truck."
Assisted Living, BET. "Cancel Culture." "Sandra wants to switch her college major, but she's afraid to tell her parents. Anastasia enlists Philip to help her build her social media presence."
College Basketball, Big10. Montana State vs. Northwestern.
College Basketball, FS1. Purdue vs. Marquette.
NBA Basketball, 9:30 p.m. TNT/TruTV. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs.
Movie Night!
The Running Man, 9:30 p.m., Flix.
10 P.M.
Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked, NBC. Special presentation. "A welcome to the world of Oz with a behind-the-scenes special celebrating the first installment of Jon M. Chu's two-part film adaptation of Wicked."
FBI: Most Wanted, CBS. "Money Moves." "When a security corporation warehouse is robbed, the task force is called in for assistance as the sophisticated team of thieves plan their next heist. Ray and Cora wrestle with Caleb's sudden desire to spend time with his biological father."
Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards, ABC. Special presentation. A special episode of 20/20. "An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of country music's top stars in the lead-up to The 58th Annual CMA Awards. Luke Bryan hosts."
Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10:15 p.m., Bravo. Dorit Kemsley and Lala Kent.
Johnny Carson, Antenna. Lynn Redgrave, Ernest St. George, Jerry Seinfeld, and The Mighty Carson Art Players are featured on this Nov. 17, 1983, episode.
Movie Night!
The Shallows, 10:06 p.m., StarzEncore.
Courtesy YouTube.
LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Keke Palmer, William Zabka, Mickey Drexler, and Rauw Alejandro.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Former President Bill Clinton and Kacey Musgraves.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Colman Domingo, race car driver Doriane Pin, and Nate Smith.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Ted Danson, Xolo Maridueña, and Sam Morril.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Lisa Gilroy, Chris Fleming, and Oscar Montoya.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC
LATE NIGHT PICK!
Wild Things, 11 p.m., Sho2.
Courtesy YouTube.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.
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