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Tuesday, Nov. 12

St. Denis Medical
NBC, 8pm
New Series!

This mockumentary-style comedy series executive produced by Superstore’s Justin Spitzer follows an underfunded and understaffed hospital in Oregon where medical staff (played by Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier and others) must balance treating patients with maintaining their own sanity. “For anyone who works anywhere, after enough time, a job is just a job like any other,” says executive producer Eric Ledgin. “Except that this happens to be in the highest-stakes place possible. So, we really are trying to find a balance between moments that are funny and moments that are sincere; we don’t shy away from those moments when the story calls for it.” Two episodes premiere tonight.

Deadpool & Wolverine
Disney+
Feature Film Exclusive!

This Marvel Cinematic Universe title that has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time finds Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) with his past as the morally flexible Deadpool behind him. That is, until he suddenly ends up in a fight for the survival of his home world and must suit up again — and convince a reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to help him.

Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson
Netflix
Series Finale!

The third and final installment of this docuseries offering an inside look into the training of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson ahead of their boxing match that livestreams on Netflix this Friday is available today.

Rhythm + Flow: Brazil
Netflix
New Series!

Based off the American Rhythm + Flow series, this musical reality show features 20 prominent names from the Brazilian rap scene, who will each support the artistic growth of the new crop of rap and trap artists taking part in this competition. The winner will receive a large cash prize to help launch their career, as well as a spot on Season 5 of Sintonia, a Brazilian teen drama series.

College Basketball: State Farm Champions Classic
ESPN, beginning at 6:30pm Live

Elite college basketball programs are on display at State Farm Arena in Atlanta as the Kansas Jayhawks face the Michigan State Spartans and the Kentucky Wildcats tangle with the Duke Blue Devils.

NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live

The NBA’s in-season tournament returns for a second edition with a new name: the Emirates NBA Cup. Group Stage games begin tonight with the N.Y. Knicks at the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks at the Golden State Warriors.

FBI: “Doubted”
CBS, 8pm

A Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler (guest star Lisette Olivera) comes to the team for help when her sister is the victim of an attempted kidnapping and assault in the new episode “Doubted.”

Moonshiners
Discovery Channel, 8pm; also streams on Max
Season Premiere!

The reality series returns for Season 14, continuing to chronicle how, deep in the backwoods of Appalachia, the centuries-old conflict between moonshiners and revenuers still rages on. Moonshiners are fighting back amid new threats to their traditional way of life. Harkening back to the legendary Moonshiners’ Code, they have resurrected their forefathers’ outlaw tactics against thievery, greed and cheap imitation.

Murder in a Small Town: “The Madness Method”
FOX, 8pm

A psychiatrist notifies Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) that a murderer is on the loose and headed into town in the new episode “The Madness Method.”

Star of the Month: Ruth Roman
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong Tuesday night celebration of famed actress Ruth Roman continues tonight, beginning with Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 suspense classic Strangers on a Train, in which Roman plays star Farley Granger’s love interest. Following that are three of the numerous films noir in which Roman appeared: the 1951 noir Tomorrow Is Another Day, one of the films in which the star received top billing; Down Three Dark Streets (1954), costarring Broderick Crawford; and Lightning Strikes Twice (1951), also with Richard Todd and Mercedes McCambridge, and whose poster teases that in the film, “Ruth Roman Is All Woman” and asks “Would You Have the Nerve to Do What She Did on Her Wedding Day?” Finishing up the lineup is Young Man With Ideas (1952), a romantic comedy costarring Glenn Ford, Denise Darcel and Nina Foch.

FBI: International: “The Unwinnable War”
CBS, 9pm

In the new episode “The Unwinnable War,” Tate (Christina Wolfe) joins the team in Spain as they investigate a seemingly dirty U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration special agent working out of Madrid.

Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown
Food Network, 9pm
Season Premiere!

Bobby Flay is trying to avoid a beatdown from his nearest and dearest fellow foodies as they battle against one another making holiday-inspired dishes.

Accused: “Justin’s Story”
FOX, 9pm

Michael Chiklis stars as a wrestling coach on trial after pushing his star athlete too far in the all-new “Justin’s Story” episode.

Christina in the Country
HGTV, 9pm
Season Premiere!

In the first episode of the second season of this home renovation series, “From Twelve to Two,” Christina Hall aims to rejuvenate the home of a couple whose 10 children have all moved out. But they have too much family history to downsize, and now Christina aims to rejuvenate their space to make it function for just the two of them. Also, Christina looks for her next Tennessee home to flip.

The Curse of Oak Island
History, 9pm
Season Premiere!

The reality series returns for Season 12 as it continues to follow Rick and Marty Lagina’s attempts to solve a 228-year-old hidden treasure mystery. A new series in the franchise, Tales From Oak Island, will also accompany this show beginning next Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The Voice: “The Knockouts, Part 2”
NBC, 9pm

Sting and Jennifer Hudson serve as Mega Mentors to help prepare the artists for the knockouts. In the knockouts, the coaches pair three artists to perform solo against each other, then select a winner to move on. Each coach has one steal and a save.

American Experience: “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”
PBS, 9pm

Discover the little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’état in Wilmington, North Carolina, when white supremacists overthrew the multiracial government of the state’s largest city through a campaign of violence and intimidation.

High Potential: “One of Us”
ABC, 10pm

Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) agrees to show Ava (Amirah J) around the LAPD, but things take a dangerous turn when the precinct is held hostage by the friends of a recently convicted man. Can Morgan and the detectives outsmart their captors and lead everyone to safety?

FBI: Most Wanted: “Pig Butchering”
CBS, 10pm

Barnes (Roxy Sternberg) disregards orders and investigates a scam call center from where she received a distressing call from a young girl in the new episode “Pig Butchering.”

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez
FX, 10pm
Season Finale!

In “Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?,” the season finale of this drama series about the life of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez, new lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron’s (Josh Rivera) tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets.

Operation Undercover
Investigation Discovery, 10pm; also streams on Max
New Series!

This adrenaline-fueled series takes viewers inside real-life, discreet operations run by police to keep communities across the country safe. Led by former undercover agent Lou Valoze, each episode offers exclusive, unprecedented access to undercover stings targeting arms dealers, drug suppliers, human traffickers and various criminal enterprises.

The Irrational: “Anatomy of a Fall”
NBC, 10pm

After Simon’s (Max Lloyd-Jones) mother asks Alec (Jesse L. Martin) to help stop a suicide contagion when a third student death strikes the campus, Alec recruits Marisa (Maahra Hill) for assistance when he thinks there might be more to the case. Meanwhile, Phoebe (Molly Kunz) struggles with her next career move, and Rizwan (Arash DeMaxi) learns about Simon’s past.

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Wednesday, Nov. 13

Emilia Pérez
Netflix
Feature Film Exclusive!

Described as “an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations” and as “an opera that’s not an opera,” this film uses a grand canvas, liberating song and dance, and bold visuals to follow the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing her own happiness. The film won the Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez and Adriana Paz sharing the festival’s Best Actress honor.

Hot Frosty
Netflix
Original Film!

Frosty the Snowman gets a handsome makeover in this holiday rom-com led by Lacey Chabert. The actress plays Cathy, a widow who magically brings a handsome snowman to life. Through his naivete, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, and the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays … and before he melts. Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon and Lauren Holly costar.

Sprint
Netflix
Season Premiere!

This docuseries following some of the world’s greatest runners and their efforts toward becoming the fastest person on the planet returns for Season 2. Among this season’s featured athletes are Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas, Fred Kerley, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry and more.

Bullitt
MOVIES!, 12:45pm
Catch a Classic!

This 1968 action crime thriller from director Peter Yates is highlighted by one of the screen’s most iconic car chases, made all the more thrilling by Oscar-winning editing and Oscar-nominated sound, as it tells its tale of San Francisco police detective Frank Bullitt (Steve McQueen) investigating the murder of a witness he was assigned to protect. Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, Robert Duvall, Simon Oakland and Norman Fell costar in the film, which is further enhanced by a cool, jazz-inspired score by Lalo Schifrin.

NHL Hockey
TNT & truTV, beginning at 7:30pm Live

Tonight’s NHL doubleheader has the Detroit Red Wings at the Pittsburgh Penguins (TNT) and the L.A. Kings at the Colorado Avalanche (TNT & truTV).

The Golden Bachelorette
ABC, 8pm
Season Finale!

Who will get the final rose and perhaps become the new Mr. Joan Vassos? Tune in to the second part of the season finale to find out.

The Masked Singer: “Group C Premiere: Who Are You Fest”
FOX, 8pm

As Group C singers take the stage, get ready to see some familiar faces as Masked Ambassadors drop some major clues about their friends’ identities in the new episode “Group C Premiere: Who Are You Fest.”

The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth
Nat Geo, 8pm
New Series!

Through unparalleled access, this three-part docuseries (all episodes air tonight) embarks on a gripping, ticking-clock journey through the infamous six-day Stanford Prison Experiment with a deluge of reveals, new subjects and a smoking-gun archive. The series weaves together firsthand accounts from the very participants who were at the heart of the experiment, then, in an unexpected turn, brings them to a replica film set of the “prison,” where they attempt to find consensus about what really happened over the course of those six days.

Chicago Med: “Family Matters”
NBC, 8pm

Ripley (Luke Mitchell) and Frost (Darren Barnet) uncover shocking information that conflicts with their patient’s DNR. Meanwhile, Hannah (Jessy Schram) facilitates an unexpected reunion, and the tension between Archer (Steven Weber) and Lenox (Sarah Ramos) comes to a head.

The Floor: “Who’s Afraid of Virginia the Wolf?”
FOX, 9pm

An unlikely competitor takes control of the game at the season’s midway point as players test their knowledge of flowers, state capitals, kids shows, gems and more in the new episode “Who’s Afraid of Virginia the Wolf?” Rob Lowe hosts.

Don’t Hate Your House With the Property Brothers
HGTV, 9pm
New Series!

In “Canine Conundrum,” Drew and Jonathan Scott will meet Johnny and Jackie, who love the size and location of their Los Angeles home, but admit it feels cramped for them, their young son and five rescue dogs. Exhausted by maneuvering for space, whether stepping on toes to prepare meals, bumping into each other on blind corners or simply using the front door, the family will lean on Drew and Jonathan to reimagine the home with an open concept, a large sliding door to add lots of natural light and greater access to the yard, as well as a redesigned kitchen and laundry room to better accommodate people and pets alike.

Chicago Fire: “Untouchable”
NBC, 9pm

Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) and Severide (Taylor Kinney) revisit the storage facility fire in hopes of uncovering new evidence; Cruz (Joe Minoso) helps Mouch (Christian Stolte) take his studying to the next level; Novak (Jocelyn Hudon) prepares a proposal for Chief Robinson (Laura Allen) about a whole blood program.

Wild West Chronicles: “John Wesley Hardin: Killer on the Texas Frontier”
INSP, 10pm

When outlaw John Wesley Hardin murders a sheriff, a hard-charging Texas Ranger joins forces with a cool-headed police detective to hunt the killer. This unlikely duo must learn how to work together to end Hardin’s reign of terror once and for all.

Chicago P.D.: “Contrition”
NBC, 10pm

Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) is haunted by his previous transgressions as Cook (Toya Turner) takes on a tense undercover assignment.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Holidazed
Hallmark+
New Series!

Following six families who live in the same cul-de-sac as they experience various challenges during the holiday season, this lighthearted dramedy is the one to watch for fans of Christmastime feel-good stories. The diverse mega cast includes many familiar faces, like Dennis Haysbert (24), Erin Cahill (Power Rangers Time Force), Ian Harding (Pretty Little Liars), John C. McGinley (Scrubs), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Lucille Soong (Fresh Off the Boat), Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight) and Virginia Madsen (Sideways).

Say Nothing
Hulu
New Series!

Based on the bestselling book by Patrick Radden Keefe, this dark limited series drama set in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” spans four decades and tells the story of various Irish Republican Army members, as well as the shocking disappearance of a single mother of 10 who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again.

Beyond Goodbye
Netflix
New Series!

This Japanese romantic drama is set against the backdrops of Hokkaido and Hawaii as it explores the enduring power of love. It tells the story of Saeko (Kasumi Arimura), who loses the love of her life, Yusuke (Toma Ikuta), in an accident on the day he proposes to her. Naruse (Kentaro Sakaguchi) receives Yusuke’s heart in a transplant, giving him a new lease on life. Drawn together by fate, Saeko and Naruse meet, and Yusuke’s memories begin to awaken inside him.

TCM Birthday Tribute: Dick Powell
TCM, beginning at 6:30am
Catch a Classic!

Richard Ewing Powell — better known as actor Dick Powell, one of the famous names from Hollywood’s golden age — was born 120 years ago today (he was born Nov. 14, 1904, in Mountain View, Arkansas; he died from cancer in Los Angeles on Jan. 2, 1963, at age 58). To celebrate the iconic star, TCM is showing eight of his films this morning and afternoon. While Powell may be most remembered for the dramas and films noir he made later in his career, today’s lineup focuses heavily on the musicals and comedies in which he appeared early on. The first six titles fall into one or both genres: Going Places (1938), costarring Anita Louise; Hard to Get (1938), also featuring Olivia de Havilland; Hollywood Hotel (1937), directed by Busby Berkeley and costarring Rosemary Lane; Naughty but Nice (1939), also with Ann Sheridan, Gale Page and Ronald Reagan; Cowboy From Brooklyn (1938), with Pat O’Brien and Priscilla Lane; and Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933), directed by Mervyn LeRoy, featuring choreography by Berkeley and also starring Warren William and Joan Blondell. Of course, a Dick Powell celebration has to include at least one film noir, and we get one today with the next movie, 1948’s Pitfall, which also features Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt and Raymond Burr. The concluding film takes us back to the musical genre: The Singing Marine (1937), featuring a couple of Berkeley-directed musical sequences.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Thanksgiving”
CBS, 8pm
Guest Star Alert!

Young Sheldon’s Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Annie Potts and Craig T. Nelson guest-star in the new episode “Thanksgiving,” in which Georgie (Montana Jordan) struggles during the first Thanksgiving without his dad.

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking
Food Network, 8pm
New Series!

Each week culinary artists from across the country will design eye-popping, fantastical edible creations based on the Harry Potter films. Across the six-episode season, James and Oliver Phelps (who played Fred and George Weasley in the films) bring their exceptional charm and behind-the-scenes anecdotes as hosts of this magical series, joined by culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef.

Hell’s Kitchen: “Get a Clue!”
FOX, 8pm

When team members must work together in a secret ingredient challenge, some chefs will piece together a masterpiece while others will get stumped in the new episode “Get a Clue!”

A Reason for the Season
Hallmark Mystery, 8pm
Original Film!

Evie (Taylor Cole) must grant Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth in order to get access to her trust fund. To help her find them, Evie enlists a handsome local attorney (Kevin McGarry).

Law & Order: “Truth and Consequences”
NBC, 8pm

When tragedy strikes the family of a prominent judge, Brady (Maura Tierney) must determine if the murder is connected to any of her rulings. Baxter (Tony Goldwyn) steps in when a key witness refuses to testify, and Maroun (Odelya Halevi) tries to protect another witness’ privacy.

NFL Football: Washington at Philadelphia
Prime Video, 8:15pm Live

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is the site of Week 11’s Thursday Night Football matchup between NFC East rivals as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders clash with Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.

Ghosts: “A Star Is Dead”
CBS, 8:30pm

Alberta (Danielle Pinnock) offers to help Sam (Rose McIver) prepare for an audition for a community theater production in the new episode “A Star Is Dead.”

Matlock: “Sixteen Steps”
CBS, 9pm

In the new episode “Sixteen Steps,” Olympia and Julian (Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter) get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula.

Crime Scene Kitchen: “The Quarterfinals”
FOX, 9pm

In the new episode “The Quarterfinals,” the five remaining teams must impress guest judge and famous pastry chef Dominique Ansel, creator of the Cronut.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Tenfold”
NBC, 9pm

Bruno (Kevin Kane) must get to the center of a victim’s incomplete story to track down a serial rapist. Meanwhile, Carisi (Peter Scanavino) is helpless to stop a crime he suspects is about to be committed.

Elsbeth: “Elsbeth Flips the Bird”
CBS, 10pm

In the new episode “Elsbeth Flips the Bird,” Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he enrages one of America’s most revered chefs (guest star Pamela Adlon).

Found: “Missing While Hated”
NBC, 10pm

M&A investigates a potential hate crime when a nonbinary activist disappears; Gabi’s (Shanola Hampton) recollection of memories from the past opens up old wounds; Trent (Brett Dalton) homes in on Sir’s (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) potential accomplice; Zeke (Arlen Escarpeta) crosses a dangerous line with the DCPD.

Friday, Nov. 15

Silo
Apple TV+
Season Premiere!

Following the cliffhanger of Season 1, when Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) left the underground silo where the last 10,000 people on Earth currently live, the second season will pick up with what she saw when she walked over the hill, and the ensuing chaos that her leaving caused the inhabitants of the silo.

An Almost Christmas Story
Disney+
Original Film!

This is the third and last of animated holiday shorts for Disney+ from producer Alfonso Cuarón, following Le Pupille in 2022 and The Shepherd last year. This film is inspired by the true events of a tiny owl rescued from the Christmas tree at New York City’s Rockefeller Center in 2020. It follows Moon, a curious young owl who unexpectedly finds himself stuck in the tree. In his attempts to escape the bustling city, Moon befriends a lost little girl named Luna. Together, they embark on a heartwarming adventure, discovering the magic of the holiday season and forming an unlikely bond as they journey back home to their parents.

Cobra Kai
Netflix
New Episodes!

The second batch of five episodes in the sixth and final season of this series based on the original Karate Kid movies drops this month. The final batch of five episodes will be available sometime in 2025. Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove lead the cast.

Twisters
Peacock
Streaming Premiere!

Starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, this modern follow-up to the hit 1996 storm thriller following tornado chasers makes its streaming debut after spending the summer theaters.

The Creep Tapes
Shudder & AMC+
New Series!

The Creep found-footage horror franchise continues with this six-episode series from writers/executive producers Mark Duplass (who also reprises his lead role) and Patrick Brice. The Creep Tapes continues to unravel the mind of a secluded serial killer who lures videographers into his world with the promise of a paid job documenting his life. Unfortunately, as the tape rolls, the killer’s questionable intentions surface along with increasingly odd behavior, and the victims will learn they may have made a deadly mistake. The first two episodes drop today; new episodes are available Fridays.

TCM Morning & Afternoon Movies: Spectral Encounters
TCM, beginning at 7am
Catch a Classic!

TCM will get your ghost with this morning and afternoon’s lineup of mostly comedic and fantasy (and a little horror) films featuring phantoms of various types. First up is The Canterville Ghost (1944), based on Oscar Wilde’s short story and led by Charles Laughton as the titular spirit, Sir Simon de Canterville. After that is The Woman in White (1948), a mystery starring Alexis Smith, Eleanor Parker and Sydney Greenstreet. Next is Gildersleeve’s Ghost (1944), the fourth and last in RKO’s series of comedies based on the hit radio show The Great Gildersleeve, with Harold Peary playing a triple role as not only Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve but also the ghosts of two of his deceased family members! Following that is really the only movie in today’s lineup that could be considered scary to any degree: Tormented (1960), from low-budget director Bert I. Gordon and headlined by Richard Carlson. The third and final entry in the Topper series, Topper Returns (1941), airs next, led by Joan Blondell and Roland Young. As the lineup winds down, you’ll see the Christmastime-set fantasy Beyond Tomorrow (1940); cowriter/director David Lean’s supernatural comedy Blithe Spirit (1945); and Sylvia and the Phantom (1946), a fantasy/comedy from France.

NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live

Group Stage action in the NBA Emirates Cup in-season tournament continues tonight on ESPN with the L.A. Lakers at the San Antonio Spurs, followed by the Memphis Grizzlies at the Golden State Warriors.

Christmas With the Singhs
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!

Christmas is the most important time of the year for Asha Singh (Anuja Joshi). When her first family Christmas with her new fiancé (Benjamin Hollingsworth) isn’t the fairy tale she imagined, they quickly discover their perfect romance is about to get a reality check.

Happy’s Place: “Ladies Night”
NBC, 8pm

After Gabby’s (Melissa Peterman) latest heartbreak, Bobbie (Reba McEntire) and Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) decide to throw a ladies’ night at the tavern to show Gabby she doesn’t need a man to be happy, but things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Steve (Pablo Castelblanco) and Takoda (Tokala Black Elk) tease Emmett (Rex Linn) about his sudden interest in dating apps.

Boxing: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Netflix, 8pm Live

YouTuber and boxing sensation Jake Paul faces legendary former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a sanctioned match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Paul, age 27, has a pro record of 10-1 (7 KOs). The 58-year-old Tyson was in his prime in the late 1980s, and his last pro win came in 2003. In the co-main event, Amanda Serrano faces Katie Taylor in a rematch for Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight championship.

Lopez vs. Lopez: “Lopez vs. Friends”
NBC, 8:30pm

When Mayan (Mayan Lopez) realizes her only friend is her mother (Selenis Leyva), she desperately attempts to pick up where she left off with an old classmate. Meanwhile, George (George Lopez) is fed up with the family treating Churro more like a baby than a dog.

Fire Country: “Edgewater’s About to Get Real Cozy”
CBS, 9pm

The teams jump into action when an airplane makes an emergency landing outside of Edgewater. Jared Padalecki guest-stars in the new episode “Edgewater’s About to Get Real Cozy.”

The Last Woodsmen
Discovery Channel, 9pm
New Series!

On a floating barge hundreds of miles from civilization, veteran logger Jared Douglas puts everything on the line to harvest the largest timber in the world. One misstep in this high-risk industry could cost tens of thousands of dollars, or even a life. Joining him is a tightknit crew of lumbermen who, with only axes and hand-held power saws, take down massive, highly valuable trees that can be worth up to $70,000 each.

College Football
FOX, ESPN2 & FS1, beginning at 9pm Live

Catch UCLA at Washington (FOX), North Texas at UTSA (ESPN2) and Houston at Arizona (FS1) in Friday night college football action.

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd
History, 9pm
Season Premiere!

Host Dan Aykroyd is back for a second season of uncovering the most mysterious and truly bizarre documented occurrences in human history and delivering these stories in a way that only he can.

Great Performances: “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary”
PBS, 9pm

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveit, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music.

Three Women
Starz, 10pm
Season Finale!

Season 1 of this drama series concludes with “Her Name,” in which Sloane and Richard (DeWanda Wise and Blair Underwood) must decide if their union can withstand the secrets that betrayed it, and Gia (Shailene Woodley) makes an important decision for herself and her new baby.

Saturday, Nov. 16

College Football: Virginia at Notre Dame
NBC, 3:30pm Live

The Virginia Cavaliers head to Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana for a Saturday afternoon meeting with the Fighting Irish on NBC.

Dognapped: Hound for the Holidays
UPtv, 7pm
Original Film!

When an egotistical social media influencer’s (Vivica A. Fox) dog is kidnapped, her long-suffering assistant (Sara Ball) teams up with a charming local vet (Noah Fearnley) to find the puppy before Christmas. As the two investigate suspects, they form a romantic bond along the way.

A Christmas Less Traveled
Great American Family, 8pm
Original Film!

Local business owner Desi (Candace Cameron Bure) finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently deceased dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs her to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane, where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return. Eric Johnson costars.

Jingle Bell Run
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!

An unadventurous schoolteacher (Ashley Williams) gets signed up for a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she’s paired with a former hockey player (Andrew Walker).

Christmas at Plumhill Manor
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!

Margot Stone (Maria Menounos), a beautiful rising architect in New York, discovers a magical Christmas secret in an English countryside manor she unexpectedly inherits. Experiencing Christmas across the pond may make Margot a fish out of water, but an unforeseen romance (Kyle Pryor) and sense of belonging give her a breathtaking new blueprint for love.

Two for One: Steven Spielberg
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!

Tonight, TCM primetime host Ben Mankiewicz is joined by filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who introduces two films of his choosing. Spielberg will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and his own personal reflections on them. The director has chosen Jailhouse Rock (1957), the Elvis Presley-led musical drama that features the title tune and other memorable songs on its soundtrack, and Forty Guns (1957), writer/director Samuel Fuller’s Western starring Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan.

Saturday Night Live: “Charli xcx”
NBC, 11:30pm Live; also livestreams on Peacock

Grammy-nominated musician Charli xcx does double duty tonight in her first appearance as SNL host and third appearance as musical guest.