Wednesday, November 19, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday): The Revolution Is Being Televised

 

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While I still have the chance, tonight's Top Pick is The American Revolution. The penultimate installment, Part V, covers December 1777-May 1780. I promise that if there's a third season of A Man on the Inside, it will get to be the Top Pick. Last year, it got beaten out by the fall finale of Grey's Anatomy.


In my defense, though, it was an opportunity to remind you all of The Jam's cover of "Heat Wave." Anyway, here's what TV has to offer us for Thursday, Nov. 20. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series finale. No description available.

High Horse: The Black Cowboy, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Series premiere. "This three-part pop culture and historical documentary confronts and reclaims the Wild West while revealing the story of the Black cowboy - a history that has largely been untold." Three episodes available.

The Assassin, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. Series premiere. "Julie (Keeley Hawes) is a retired hitwoman living on a remote Greek island. When her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore) arrives seeking answers about his past, Julie's violet history resurfaces, forcing them to flee together across Europe. As they uncover a dark conspiracy, their fractured relationship is tested by secrets, betrayal and a threat that could destroy them both." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, Dec. 18.

The Celebrity Traitors UK, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. American streaming premiere. Contestants include Tom Daley (swoon), Charlotte Church, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross, Celia Imrie, Cat Burns, and Alan Carr. Nine episodes available.

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Eighth season premiere. No description available.

A Man on the Inside, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. This season, Mary Steenburgen acts alongside husband Ted Danson. Eight episodes available.

The Light in the Hall, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV and AMC+. Second season finale. "As Caryl unravels the truth behind Llyr's death, Rhys confronts his father Bryn about his involvement in the bombing. Meanwhile, Hari faces a tough choice and decides to leave Llanemlyn, seeking a fresh start away from the town's lingering shadows."

Christmas By Design, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Special presentation. "A famous handbag designer (Danielle LaRoach) working on deadline to complete her special edition holiday line for charity finds her newest designs stolen in a company data breach and calls in an IT expert (Lamon Archey), only to find they have embarrassing romantic history from last year’s Christmas party. "

Carl Weber's The Family Business, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "Only a Duncan Can Kill a Duncan." No description available.

Silent Witness, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "I Believe in Love, Part I." "A gunman kills several people inside a Syrian restaurant. Kit identifies a potential suspect, who is later found dead. Jack and Nikki prepare for their wedding." Season finale next week.

Blue Lights, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Skipper." "A car crash has traumatic consequences for Aisling, while the fallout creates a deadly situation for the section. Grace turns to child protection to try to help Lindsay."

The Kardashians, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "The Love That You Once Had." "Kim tries to open up to Kourtney about the overwhelming stress she's been facing. The family gathers in Palm Springs to celebrate Easter, and Khloé reflects on memories of their late father as she takes a heartfelt trip down memory lane."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., ABC. Sebastian Maniscalco (It Ain't Right), professional fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, and Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson. Later, more with Sebastian, plus Shakira (Zootopia 2), and more Deals & Steals.

Live With Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Jeff Goldblum (Wicked: For Good), Sherri Shepherd (Sherri), and Monica Mangin with bargains so you can get a jump on Black Friday.

The Steve Wilkos Show, times and stations vary. "Patricia says her boyfriend Dennis' ex, Jessica, accuses her of trying to kill her own daughter, and she is desperate to clear her name and reputation, which have been sullied by Jessica's lies."


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Men's Basketball, 7 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Bucknell Bison at St. John's Red Storm.
Thursday Night Football, 7 p.m., Amazon. Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans.
College Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Pittsburgh at Central Florida.
Thursday Night College Football, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at Arkansas State Red Wolves.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu. Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning.


8 P.M. (ABC has a night of 9-1-1: Nashville reruns.)
The American Revolution, PBS. Two hours. "Episode Five: 'The Soul of All America (December 1777-May 1780).'" "The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South. The British take Charleston." Encore at 10 p.m. Concludes tomorrow.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "Heartbreak and the Refuge of the Downtrodden." "Georgie, Mandy and the family do their best to lift Connor's spirits during a rough patch. Connor tries to figure out a plan for his life."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Planes, Shanes and Automobiles." "Sam and Pete get on each other's nerves during a book tour road trip. Things reach a breaking point when an airline strike threatens their ability to get home in time for Thanksgiving."

Law & Order, NBC. Twenty-fifth season fall finale. "Parasite." "When a rich CEO is murdered the night before his wedding, Riley and Walker suspect the key to an arrest is in the details of the victim's will. Price and Maroun argue the benefits and drawbacks of damaging the suspect's reputation in court."

Hell's Kitchen, FOX. "Hell Hath No Fury Like Anaiya Scorned." "Teams put their culinary techniques to the test and compete to earn their dish a spot on the tasting menu of a VIP Johnson and Wales 50th anniversary dinner honoring the legendary culinary school. Team drama and secrets are revealed to chef Ramsay."

Police 24/7, The CW. "Don't Do Nothing Dumb." "Multiple officers are needed to arrest a fleeing suspect. Suspected shoplifters second guess their decisions. A traffic stop leads to seizure of a hidden gun."

The Real Housewives of Orange County, Bravo. Special presentation. "Reunion, Part III." No description available. Encore at 12 a.m.

Movie Night!
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, USA. 2007 movie.


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9 AND 10 P.M. (NBC has a rerun of Law & Order: Organized Crime at 10.)
Alex vs. A-Rod, 9 p.m., HBO. First season finale. Seventy-eight minutes. "In 2013, a newspaper exposé once again links Alex Rodriguez to performance-enhancing drugs, triggering Major League Baseball's longest-ever PED suspension and a storm of public hostility." Encore at 11:23 p.m.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9 p.m., NBC. Twenty-seventh season fall finale. "Showdown." "When a man claims his girlfriend was kidnapped, Bruno investigates the holes in his story. Tynan comes down hard on Benson after a disagreement. Griffin must defend his police work on the stand."

Elsbeth, 9 p.m., CBS. Special time. "And Then There Were Nuns." "A pop star(Lindsey Normington)'s purchase of a failing convent turns divine real estate into a murder scene. Elsbeth takes on the Mother of all nuns (Dianne Wiest). Teddy digs into Alec Bloom's past for a feature he is working on." A rerun follows.

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, 9 p.m., FOX. Fourth season finale. "Interrogation." "The recruits are subjected to a multi-stage process of interrogation and are placed under gradually increasing duress."

BravoCon Live With Andy Cohen, 9 p.m., Bravo. "Bravo's Holiday Spectacular." No description available. Encore at 11 p.m.

Women's College Basketball, 9 p.m., ESPN2. Iowa at Baylor.

NCAA Men's Basketball, 9 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Rider Broncs at Houston Cougars.

NHL Hockey, 10 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu. Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks.

Movie Night!
The Little Mermaid, 9:05 p.m., Freeform. 1989 movie.


LATE NIGHT TALK (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is a rerun.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Ronny Chieng and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Billy Strings.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Kerry Washington, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Lord Huron.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Cynthia Erivo and Brooks Wheelan.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
Notorious, 12:27 a.m., StarzEncore.


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

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