What's On Tonight (Monday): It's a Christina Kinda Christmas

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris, airing at 9 on CBS-CBS-CBS. I get that Christina was going for classy with this key art, but it just looks campy.

While I wonder just what a Britney Spears holiday special would look like in this day and age, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, Dec. 22. All times are Eastern.

STREAMING
Elway, 3 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Told in his own words, the definitive story of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway goes deep on his NFL dreams, heartbreaks and Super Bowl redemption."

The Mighty Nein, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. First season finale. "The Zadash Job." "After the Mighty Nein reunite, they embark on an elaborate heist to steal the mysterious Kryn artefact for the Gentleman. But when their plan completely falls apart, it is unclear how the Nein will even escape with their lives."

The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special, Part II, 3 a.m., Acorn TV. Special presentation. "With only 20 minutes left on the clock before the bomb detonates, Jean decides to go with their best option - solve the riddle, find the code, and save the day. Meanwhile, with the murderer still in the building, Caron fights his way into the museum."

Midsomer Murders, 3 a.m., Acorn TV. "Death Strikes Three." "When a booby-trapped cuckoo clock kills a guest at Godley Manor's engagement party and turns the celebration into chaos, Barnaby and Winter must uncover a web of hidden pasts, family feuds, and ticking secrets before the killer strikes again."

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. An Agatha Christie special holiday event, plus last-minute Christmas gifts and the Philadelphia Boys Choir. Later, NBC News' Brian Cheung, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels (Rock Bottom: The Musical), Brian d'Arcy James (off-Broadway's Anna Christie), finding calm in the holiday chaos, and the biggest stories of 2025. Finally, Savannah Guthrie guest co-hosts an hour with Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), holiday hair trends, and tips for last-minute holiday entertaining.

Karamo, times and stations vary. "Is Ahmad hiding a secret baby from Jessica? She found photos of him with a pregnant woman online and wants answers." Later, "Could Carletta, Tishayla, and Xavier really share the same father? The DNA results get unlocked."

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths, and stations vary. Jack Black and Paul Rudd (Anaconda). In the second half, Odessa A'zion (I Love LA, Marty Supreme).

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, 2 p.m., ESPN. Washington State vs. Utah State. From Boise, Idaho.

Premier League Soccer, 3 p.m., USA. Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham.

Peacock NBA Monday, 7 p.m., Peacock. Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers.

8 P.M. (NBC, FOX, The CW, and PBS have reruns tonight.)

Monday Night Football, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts.

Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion, Part II, CBS. Special presentation. "Actor Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal look back on the timeless show 20 years after the show's finale episode. Audiences are invited back to the recreated Barone living room for an unforgettable evening with America's favorite family."

Below Deck Mediterranean, Bravo. "The Poo-Petrator." "A blast from the past has one of the crew members desperate to reignite an old flame. New crew configurations cause resentments to blossom. A guest leaves an unwelcome surprise in the shower, setting off a mystery within the interior."

WWE RAW, Netflix. No description available.

Movie Night!

Beetlejuice, 8:30 p.m., Paramount.

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9 & 10 P.M. (Late Night Talk returns Monday, Jan. 5.)

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris, 9 p.m., CBS. Special presentation. "The singer performs both holiday classics and career hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a shimmering Christmas tree. Special guests Sheila E. and Yseult. Aguilera shares her thoughts on love, motherhood and her career."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 9 p.m., Bravo. Kate Hudson and Ice Spice.

Peacock NBA Monday, 9:30 p.m., Peacock. Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hollywood Squares, 10 p.m., CBS. Special presentation. "Santa's Got a Little Game" and "Hand This Man a Candy Cane." "Starring Tim Meadows, Meghan Trainor, Tichina Arnold, Michelle Buteau, Ana Gasteyer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Pete Holmes and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog."

Movie Night!

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, 9:55 p.m., Freeform. 2018 movie.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Scrooged, 12:15 a.m., AMC.

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