Wednesday, December 3, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Said the night wind to the little lamb ...

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is Do You Fear What I Fear?, premiering on the Lifetime Movie Network. Frances Lee McCain is not in this movie, but I feel like she would approve of it.


While I wonder if the good people of Kingston Falls ran the Peltzers out of town after the gremlins died, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Dec. 4. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
The Abandons, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Washington Territory, 1854. The matriarchs of two very different families, one of wealth and privilege bound by blood (led by Gillian Anderson), the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity (led by Lena Headey), find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love, and a piece of land with silver underneath. The collision echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice." Created by Kurt Sutter. Costarring Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, and Nick Robinson. Ten episodes available.

Love After Holidays, 3:01 a.m., BET+. Special presentation. "A once-beloved talk show host (Jacinth Headlam, who co-wrote) finds herself battling alcohol addiction and personal demons that destroy everything she holds dear. On the road to recovery, she must confront her past, repair broken relationships, and rediscover her purpose before she can truly heal."

Zero Star: The Cam Ward Story, 3:01 a.m., Tubi. Special presentation. "Witness Cam Ward's unlikely rise from overlooked high school QB with one Division I FCS offer to the NFL draft’s no. 1 pick. Narrated by Warren Moon."

The Secret Wives of Mormon Wives Reunion Special, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "'Tis the season for the most dramatic reunion yet! Host Stassi Schroeder reunites #MomTok and #DadTok to explore the shocking scandals, uncover never-before-seen footage, and deck the halls with controversial guests."

The Assassin, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "Despite division in the group, similar solutions emerge as they're forced to continue while deadly peril approaches."

Blue Lights, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Parting Glass." "Grace offers up a secret about her past in an attempt to connect with Lindsay. Aisling's erratic behaviour forces Tommy to make a heartbreaking decision."

The Family Business, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "One Life to Live." "Paris takes drastic measures against Bobby 'The Beast' Boyd. Randy could save Vincent's life through a perfect match, but his self-serving agenda stands in the way."

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. "The Wolves Who Wandered." No description available.

The Kardashians, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "The Verdict Is In." "Nine years after her Paris robbery, Kim returns to face the men who changed her life forever. With her childhood friend sharing her testimony and Kris by her side, Kim confronts her past in an emotional reckoning."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., ABC. Sigourney Weaver, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, and James Cameron (Avatar: Fire and Ash), Emily Mortimer (Jay Kelly), the cast of Broadway's Ragtime, the "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" series stops in Alabama, and Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson. Later, more with James Cameron, more from Alabama, and more Deals & Steals.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. Kimora Lee Simmons (Back in the Fab Lane).

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths, and stations vary. In the first half, Drew's holiday giveaway with Danny Seo. In the second half, Michelle Pfeiffer and Denis Leary (Oh. What. Fun.).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Women's Basketball, 5 p.m., ESPN2. Florida Gators at Virginia Tech Lady Hokies.
NCAA Women's Basketball, 6:30 p.m., Peacock. Villanova vs. Georgetown.
NCAA Women's Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. South Carolina Gamecocks at Louisville Cardinals.
NCAA Women's Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. North Carolina Tar Heels at Texas Longhorns.
Thursday Night Football, 7 p.m., Amazon. Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu. Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes.
NHL Hockey, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets.


8 P.M. AND BEFORE (The CW has a rerun of Best Christmas Movies Ever!)
Do You Fear What I Fear?, 8 p.m., Lifetime Movie Network. Special presentation. "When Claire (Ciarra Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she's finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment ... each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous 'Secret Santa' watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won't let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own." Costarring Josh Henderson.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, 8 p.m., NBC. Special presentation. "Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of Whoville."

Frosty the Snowman, 8:30 p.m., NBC. Special presentation. "An animated adaptation of Romeo Muller's story. Narrated by Jimmy Durante."

Celebrity Family Feud, 8 p.m., ABC. Special presentation. "The Housemaid vs. The Housewives All-Star Holiday Special." "Paul Feig, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Sarah Cooper from the movie The Housemaid face off against Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga and Alexia Nepola from The Real Housewives."

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Bravo. Fifteenth season premiere. "Hot Girl Summer." "Dorit has recently filed for divorce. Kyle is planning Alexia's wedding and navigating life with Mauricio. Sutton must reassess her friendships in the group after being cut off by her former bestie." Encore at 9:45 p.m.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, 8 p.m., CBS. "A Bus Bench and Faith Out the Wazoo." "Audrey and Mary's feud rears its head when Georgie needs their help with the tire store. Jim's forced to confront his age after a visit to the DMV."

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "The Proposal." "Sam helps Eric plan the perfect proposal for Bela, until an encounter with Sasappis plants doubt in Bela's mind. Isaac tries to prove he's 'just one of the basement ghosts.'"

Hell's Kitchen, 8 p.m., FOX. "Is It Steak?" "It's time for the annual Blind Taste Test! Can the chefs trust their instincts or will their expertise lead to overcomplication? During service, the competitors need to trust themselves and each other. The teams must push aside tensions to come out on top with a perfect dinner service."

Dunkman, 7 p.m., TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max. Series premiere. "Lift Off" and "Above the Rim." "Forty of the top dunkers from around the world compete for a $200,000 prize. Shaquille O'Neal stars as commissioner and judge alongside a rotating panel of former dunk contest champions Vince Carter, Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson and Mac McClung, and Naismith Hall of Famer Chris Webber." Two episodes airing or available, follwed by two per week through Thursday, Dec. 18.

Movie Night!
Demolition Man, 8 p.m., Syfy.


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9 AND 10 P.M. (NBC has a rerun of All Her Fault at 10 p.m.)
Next Level Baker, 9 p.m., FOX. Series premiere. "Baking Spirits Bright." "Twelve bakers consisting of home, pro and social media backgrounds enter a winter wonderland and make nostalgic chocolate treats. After an elimination round, the remaining contestants make boozy holiday party bakes." New episodes weekly through Thursday, Dec. 18.

The Great Christmas Light Fight, 9 p.m., ABC. Thirteenth season premiere. Two hours. "The Holiday Express" and "Santa's Making His List." "The Palusso, Greason and Jimenez families compete for the $50,000 grand prize." Later, "The Irvin, Lunar and Kopatz families battle for the $50,000 grand prize." New episodes weekly through Thursday, Dec. 18.

Music Box, 9 p.m., HBO. Third season premiere. One-hundred-ten minutes. "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley." "Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. A portrait of a generation-defining singer."

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9 p.m., NBC. "A Waiver of Consent." "When a member of an elite social club is assaulted, Carisi must convince witnesses to come forward despite the club's strict confidentiality rules. Chief Tynan offers Benson some extra help. Velasco is confronted with a surprising opportunity."

Matlock, 9 p.m., CBS. "Prior Bad Acts." "Olympia works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving her mother's new husband. Matty and Olympia receive a shocking piece of information."

Elsbeth, 10 p.m., CBS. "Basket Case." "Elsbeth goes from the squad room to the locker room when a campus murder rocks the world of college basketball after an athletic director winds up dead following a heated confrontation with his basketball coach's 22-year-old girlfriend." This week's marquee guests are Lana Condor, Blake DeLong, AJ Dyer, and Sam McMurray.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 9 p.m., ESPN. LSU Lady Tigers at Duke Blue Devils.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 9 p.m., ESPN2. Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ole Miss Rebels.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 9 p.m., Peacock. Marquette vs. DePaul.

NHL Hockey, 10 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 9:15 p.m., Bravo. Rep. Robert Garcia and Kyle Richards.

Movie Night!
The Holiday, 10 p.m., AMC.


LATE NIGHT TALK (Late Night With Seth Meyers is a rerun.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Jordan Klepper has Ken Casey.
The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America. Glenn Close, Alexander Skarsgård, Miriam Margolyes, Nicola Coughlan, and Jessie J.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Walton Goggins, Natalia Dyer, Fran Lebowitz, and Oz Pearlman.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Jen Psaki and "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Miley Cyrus, Cameron Crowe and Rufus Wainwright.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
The Nutty Professor, 12 a.m., TBS. 1996 film.


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

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