What's On Tonight (Tuesday): This time, it's International

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is FBI: International, airing its fall finale. I'm always amazed at just how many episodes procedural series have aired. FBI: International has more than 60 to date. FBI: Most Wanted is closing in on 100. FBI could conceivably reach at least 150 episodes. What would J. Edgar Hoover's ghost make of all this?

While I prepare for a seance, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, Dec. 17. All times are EST.


STREAMING

The Simpsons, 3:01 a.m., Disney+. Special presentation. "O C'mon All Ye Faithful." "In this Disney+ exclusive double-episode, the residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer."

Sister Boniface Mysteries, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. Special presentation. "Once Upon a Time." "Great Slaughter's pantomime rehearsals get a shocking twist when a cast member dies mysteriously. Can Sister Boniface unravel the plot before death strikes again? The local constabulary is enlisted to swell the cast for the town's pantomime production – Cinderella!"

Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Ronny Chieng unpacks fertility treatment fiascoes, the dark side of men's self-help, and scam-sensitive parents in this stand-up special."

Puff: The Making of a Monster, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Special presentation. I couldn't find any description for this, so I am assuming it's a shoddily assembled documentary about Sean Combs.

Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Follow NFL legend Aaron Rodgers as he bounces back from an Achilles injury in this sports series chronicling the defining moments of his life and career." Three episodes available.

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. John Mulaney (All In: Comedy About Love), Kerry Washington (The Six Triple Eight) and last-minute gifts from Amazon. Next, the year-end financial checklist, a family poinsettia farm, more with Kerry Washington, plus Ebony Obsidian, 10 years of Today's SiriusXM radio channel, and shrimp two ways. After, social dilemmas, holiday makeovers, matchmaking, gearing up for the new year, and the Suddenly Santa Game.

Live With Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Michael Fassbender (The Agency), Nikki Glaser (The 82nd Golden Globe Awards), and more Holly Jolly Games.

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. Former First Lady Michelle Obama (Overcoming: A Workbook and The Later Daters), Logan Ury and Dr. Anise Mastin (The Later Daters), and Tanisha Milton, Boston Public Schools' Teacher of the Year.

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

The Crypto.com Showdown, 6 p.m., TBS/TNT/TruTV. Rory/Scottie vs. Bryson/Brooks.

College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. North Carolina vs. Florida.

College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Michigan State vs. Oakland.

College Basketball, 7:30 p.m., Big10. St. Francis (Pa.) vs. Maryland.

NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+. New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes.

8 P.M.

LEGO Masters, FOX. Third season finale, 2 hours. "Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular: Winter Break and New Holiday Classics." "Featuring celebrity builders Sophia Bush, Holly Robinson Peete, Eric McCormack, and Lil Rel Howery."

FBI, CBS. Seventh season fall finale. "Riptide." "After three customs officers are shot dead in a cargo heist, the team entrusts OA's old army buddy Clay to help determine if it was an inside job."

NBA Basketball, ABC. 3 hours. Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

St. Denis Medical, NBC. First season fall finale. "Ho-Ho-Hollo." "It's the holiday season at St. Denis. Alex and Ron care for a patient whose diagnosis is not what it seems. Joyce enlists Serena's help to boost St. Denis' online presence. Bruce and Matt help a Santa in need."

Night Court, 8:30 p.m., NBC. Third season fall finale. "Feliz NaviDead." "Abby's holiday plans are derailed after a murder mystery performer causes chaos in the courthouse. Gurgs and Wyatt find themselves at odds over office etiquette."

Joy -- Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir, PBS. Special presentation, 90 minutes. "The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square join Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol in performing classical and popular Christmas music."

WWE NXT, The CW. 2 hours.

Women's College Basketball, 8:30 p.m., FS1. Iowa State vs. Connecticut.

Movie Night!

Deep Impact, Syfy.

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9 P.M. (NBC has a rerun of A Motown Christmas.)

FBI: International, CBS. Fourth season fall finale. "You'll Never See It Coming." "When the star witness in the case against Greg Csonka, the man responsible for the death of Wes' former partner, is beaten to death in a Budapest prison before he can testify, the Fly Team attempts to salvage the case to secure Csonka's conviction."

Too Hot to Handel -- The Gospel Messiah, PBS. Special presentation, 90 minutes. "A reimagined performance of Handel's 'The Messiah' from London's Royal Albert Hall."

House of Payne, BET. "Barracuda Pool." "Curtis and Floyd go on a popular TV show where they pitch their BBQ sauce to potential investors, but their nonstop arguing puts their prospective deals in jeopardy."

Assisted Living, 9:30 p.m., BET. "When Jeremy sees a throwback photo of him and his best friend and college roommate, he reminisces about his college days and decides to track him down to reconnect after many years."

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Disney+.

Women's College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., ESPN2. Oklahoma vs. Michigan.

College Basketball, 9:30 p.m., Big10. Prairie View A&M vs. UCLA.

Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl, ESPN. Special presentation. Memphis vs. West Virginia.

Movie Night!

Parasite, MoreMax.

10 P.M.

FBI: Most Wanted, CBS. Sixth season fall finale. "The Electric Company." "The task force clashes with local law enforcement in Virginia while investigating a suspected serial killer in the area. Remy pushes Abby to take the next step."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Kyle Richards and Jessel Taank.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Jim Fowler and Gore Vidal are the guests on this Dec. 15, 1981, episode.

Movie Night!

The Virgin Suicides, Showtime Next.

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LATE NIGHT TALK (The Daily Show is off, while Jimmy Kimmel Live! and After Midnight have reruns this week.)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Michael Fassbender and Dustin Nickerson.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Elton John & Brandi Carlile.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Billy Eichner, Harris Dickinson, and Mario Carbone.

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

LATE NIGHT PICK!

1982, 11:30 p.m., Starz In Black.

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