Lidia Bastianich hosts “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors”
November 23 - 29, 2025
Lidia Bastianich share meals and conversation with Americans making a difference in “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors,” premiering Tuesday, Nov. 25, on PBS.
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Saturday
7:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Qatar Grand Prix, Sprint. From Losail International Circuit in Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar. (L)
WFLD WYZZ Rady Children’s Invitational, Third-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego. (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 Texas A&M vs. Florida State. (L)
WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Extra (L)
4:30 p.m. WYZZ Rady Children’s Invitational, Championship: Teams TBA. From Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego. (L)
5:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Live Scoreboard (L)
WFLD Rady Children’s Invitational, Championship: Teams TBA. From Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Ohio State at Pittsburgh. From Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. (L) ESPN2 ESPN Events Invitational, Consolation Game: Teams TBA. Imagination Bracket. (L)
6:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Extra (L)
7 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Malaysia tries to keep her family from tearing itself apart.
8 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Live Scoreboard (L)
VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie investigates a rumor that could blow up the group.
9 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Tami lashes out at Evelyn; the group takes sides.
10 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jackie stars in a play; OG deals with her brother’s death.
11 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball Cleveland Charge at Windy City Bulls. From NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. VH1 Basketball Wives Evelyn’s trip becomes an emotional experience.
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3:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets. From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
6 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
11 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
EXTREME
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10 p.m. ESPN2 X Games
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6 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
7 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
8 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
9 a.m. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown (L) ESPN2 Fantasy Football Now (L) CHSN Pro Football Weekly
9:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
10 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
10:30 a.m. WMBD Green & Gold Game Day Live
12 p.m. WBBM WMBD Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears. From Soldier Field in Chicago. (L) WFLD WYZZ NFL Football (L)
3:25 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NFL Football (L)
4:30 p.m. ESPN College Football Final ESPN2 The Pulse: Texas A&M Football
5 p.m. ESPN2 The Season: Ole Miss Football
6 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Football Night in America (L)
6:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ The OT (L)
7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (L)
Monday
10 a.m. ESPN2 Rhode Island at Towson. From Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
5 p.m. ESPN Monday Night Countdown (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
7 p.m. ESPN Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers. From Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (L)
ESPN2 Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers. From Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (L)
CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
10:15 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 Monday Night Postgame (L)
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Tuesday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
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6 p.m. ESPN College Football Playoff: Top 25 (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
8 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
9:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
WFLD 1st & North
12 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
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1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Wednesday
10 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
9:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Thursday
12 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions. From Ford Field in Detroit. (L)
3 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NFL on FOX Postgame (L)
3:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN College Football Countdown (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Navy at Memphis. From Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (L)
7 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Football Night in America (L)
7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens. From M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (L)
12 a.m. ESPN2 The Path: LSU Football
12:30 a.m. ESPN2 The Pulse: Texas A&M Football
1:30 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
Friday
10 a.m. WCIU High School Football IHSA Class 1A Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
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11 a.m. ESPN WLS Teams TBA. (L)
WBBM WMBD Iowa at Nebraska. From Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (L)
12:30 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
1 p.m. WCIU High School Football IHSA Class 2A Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
2:30 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
WBBM WMBD College Football Today (L) WLS Georgia vs. Georgia Tech. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (L)
3 p.m. WBBM WMBD Boise State at Utah State. From Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah. (L)
5 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
6 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Big Ten Countdown (L)
6:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Indiana at Purdue. From Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (L) WLS Texas A&M at Texas. From Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (L)
8 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Arizona at Arizona State. From Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
10:30 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
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8 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L) WFLD WYZZ Big Noon Kickoff (L)
9 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
10 a.m. WCIU High School Football IHSA Class 5A Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
11 a.m. ESPN ESPN2 WLS Teams TBA. (L) TNT Big 12 Football Pregame (L) WFLD WYZZ Ohio State at Michigan. From Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (L)
11:30 a.m. TNT College Football (L)
12 p.m. WBBM WMBD NFL Slimetime
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Leafs face another tough test against Penguins
It’s shaping up to be a marquee Saturday night matchup in Steel City between two teams with solid starts. The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their budding rivalry against the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, Nov. 29, at PPG Paints Arena, with the action airing live on Sportsnet and CBC.
Toronto enters the matchup with a respectable 8-5-1 record. Plus, their offence is once again firing on all cylinders, ranking among the top three league wide in goals per game at 3.71. The welcomed emergence of Matthew Knies remains a focal points for the Leafs. Just over 14 games into the season, Knies has already notched 18 points (5 goals, 13 assists), while working at a +6 rating early into his 2025-26 campaign — proving his consistency and reliability on the ice.
In the goaltending department, Anthony Stolarz’s numbers have room to improve this season. Showing some signs of struggle early on, Stolarz holds a 6-4-1 record on 3.11 goals against and a 8.95 save percentage. Toronto’s offence can mask things when it’s clicking, as proven in their Nov. 3 matchup against the Penguins with a 4-3 come-from-behind victory. But, going against a
1:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD CBS College Football Kickoff (L)
4 p.m. WCIU High School Football IHSA Class 7A Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
5:30 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
WGN Oregon State at Washington State. From Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L) WEEK WMAQ Big Ten Countdown (L) WFLD WYZZ FOX College Football Extra (L)
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WCIU High School Football IHSA Class 8A Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
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10 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L) CHSN Pro Football Weekly
11 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
12 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
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2 a.m. ESPN College Football Final GOLF
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12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ 2025 CME Group Tour Championship Final Round. From Tiburón Golf Club, Black Course in Naples, Fla. (L) HOCKEY
Sunday
5:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
6 p.m. CHSN Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
8:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. CHSN Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
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consistent Pittsburgh squad, the Leafs will need much more than just goals and luck in their second meeting.
The Penguins enter the game boasting an 8-4-2 record and look like a team to beat in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins offence ranks among the top of the league at 3.50 goals per game while allowing just under 2.71 goals against. If that wasn’t impressive enough, the Penguins powerplay ranks second league wide at 32.4 per cent, something they will look to exploit against a struggling Leafs special teams.
The Leafs will need to stand tall defensively and avoid unnecessary penalties if they look to come out on top against a disciplined Penguins team that looks to regain their elite form.
3:30 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
5 p.m. CHSN Always an Original
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8 p.m. CHSN Always an Original
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11:30 a.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)
12 p.m. TNT New York Rangers at Boston Bruins. From TD Garden in Boston. (L)
2 p.m. CHSN Always an Original
3 p.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT
6:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. CHSN Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks Postgame Live (L)
Saturday
10:30 a.m. CHSN Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. SKATING
Sunday
3 p.m. WEEK WMAQ ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Finlandia Trophy. From Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki.
SKIING
Saturday
12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Copper Cup, Men’s Giant Slalom. From Copper Mountain, Colo. SOCCER
Sunday
8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Leeds United vs. Aston Villa. From Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. (L)
2 p.m. WLS Spanish Primera Division Soccer Elche CF vs. Real Madrid. From Martinez Valero Stadium in Elche, Valencian Community, Spain. (L)
Monday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. Everton. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (L)
Friday
6 p.m. TNT Women’s International Soccer Friendlies (L)
Saturday
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brentford vs. Burnley. From Gtech Community Stadium in London. (L)
11:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Everton vs. Newcastle United. From Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L)
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
NBA Rookies of 2025
Answers:
1) Cooper Flagg of Duke University was the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Prior to Flagg, who was the last Duke Blue Devil selected at the top of the NBA Draft?
2) Scoring 34 points against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 22, 2025, which current rookie set a franchise record for most points scored in his NBA debut?
3) The trade that sent Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets also included the highest drafted player developed from the NBA Academy Africa program going the other way. Who is that player?
4) With the 4th overall pick, the Charlotte Hornets drafted the 2025 ACC Tournament MVP from Duke University. Name the player drafted by Charlotte.
5) Selected back-to-back by the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf mark the first time in NBA history a team has drafted two players who represent which nation internationally?
Khaman Maluach
Kon Knueppel
Israel
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BY DANA SIMPSON
Give thanks to ‘Neighbors’: Bastianich celebrates American communities
Lidia Bastianich is a woman of many talents. In addition to a successful 27 years hosting cooking shows on PBS, the Italian-born chef is a real people person. For those who have followed her career over the past three decades, this proclamation of sociality is unlikely to come as a surprise, but for those who have jumped on the Bastianich bandwagon recently — or for those who happily stumbled across one of her specials on a cozy day in front of the television — yes, she really does care as much as it seems.
Since 2011, Bastianich has been showing her appreciation for the country she calls home in a series titled “Lidia Celebrates America” on PBS. Having covered everything from culturally significant holiday traditions and wedding ceremonies to the importance of giving back to first responders and front-line service workers, Bastianich has spent the bulk of her 60s and 70s giving back to the country that welcomed her family with open arms when she was just 11 years old.
The newest installment of “Lidia Celebrates America,” subtitled “A Nation of Neighbors,” premieres Tuesday, Nov. 25, on PBS, and continues Bastianich’s rich tradition of warming hearts from coast to coast.
“It’s the 14th year [of ‘Lidia Celebrates America’], and it’s my way of thanking America,” Bastianich said in an interview with TV Media ahead of the special’s release. “I find that sometimes it [the U.S.] is maligned ... so I said, ‘I’ve got to go out there and really show through food’ — because that’s how I communicate that — ‘that there’s so many good elements and good people and good experiences in
America.’”
And Bastianich certainly has a way of bringing out the best in people — often with a few joyful tears along the way — a talent that may harken back to her memories growing up in a small, tight-knit community before her family’s immigration to the United States.
“When I grew up as a kid in a small town in Italy, we knew every house in town, more or less,” recalled Bastianich of her childhood. “If you came home late from school or early from school [and] your mother wasn’t home, you knocked on your neighbor’s door [and] they fed you. ... The adults would get together, they have coffee together, sit under the mulberry tree in the summertime and talk.”
“I think that that gives you a sense of [positivity] and stability, you know, to have these connections,” Bastianich concluded, adding, “and here, maybe it is a little missing.”
This is one of the many reasons Bastianich dedicates so much of her life to traveling the country and bonding with members of the communities she visits. And what better way to do that than with a table full of delicious, soul-nurturing food?
In “A Nation of Neighbors,” Bastianich begins by visiting Altadena, California, a community hit hard by the wildfires that ravaged L.A. earlier this year. There, Firas Ayyad runs No Res Gourmet, a “501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating food insecurity with a holistic approach that blends nutrition, education and immersive experiences” (per No Res Gourmet’s official website). Like many sustainable, community-run organizations
across the United States, the team of dedicated staff and volunteers at No Res (short for No Reservations) serve as the backbone of their community, lifting others up when they most need support. Many of these volunteers, like Altadena local Cisco Licona, have also been affected by recent events and use that as their fuel to give back.
celebrity q&a
“There’s no reason that anyone should be hungry,” Bastianich said. “That’s what the state is supposed to do, to take care of its inhabitants, in whichever way. If we have a hurricane, take care of that part. If we have an epidemic, they’re supposed to be there. ... You can’t punish people that way for your political gains.”
BY JAY BOBBIN
Caterina Scorsone
Q: Is Caterina Scorsone gone from “Grey’s Anatomy” for good, or will she be coming back?
A: She’ll be back, but it will take a while. She and her character Dr. Amelia Shepherd are expected to reappear on the long-running ABC and Hulu medical drama in 2026 as the current Season 22 continues, after a temporary exit that likely came as a surprise to many fans of the show ... and to the actress herself.
In the plot, Shepherd decided to take a sabbatical after the hospital explosion that bridged the end of last season and the start of this one, since she was wracked with guilt over feeling responsible for the blast (which was caused by the mother of one of her patients). The crisis resulted in the death of Shepherd’s friend Dr. Monica Beltran (played by Natalie Morales), only intensifying the distress Shepherd felt.
While Scorsone’s eight-episode absence meets the creative needs of “Grey’s,” it also serves a business purpose. The regular cast members have deals to appear in 14 of the season’s 18 episodes, thus saving money from the four episodes in which they don’t work — and that situation has been doubled for Scorsone because of Shepherd being gone from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for an extended period. It doesn’t help the performer’s bank account, but it does add up to savings for the show’s budget.
Then again, Scorsone does get to come back, which is not always the case for series regulars in the current economic climate. Morales can vouch for that, and so can some actors on shows produced by Dick Wolf (“Law & Order,” “Chicago Fire,” “FBI”), which have experienced their own cost-cutting measures in recent years.
Lidia Bastianich in “Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbors”
Melt My Heart This Christmas HALL 7 p.m.
Holly (Laura Vandervoort) is a glass blower looking to make a name for herself. When she’s offered a chance to assist a legendary artist (Jennifer Wigmore), Holly’s work is placed under a pseudonym and becomes a huge hit before the truth is discovered.
Second Guessing Fate WGN 7 p.m.
Gemma (Danielle Panabaker) had decided to stop dating until a fortune teller mentions she’s just one date away from finding true love. A date with Nick (Corey Sevier) goes horribly wrong, ending with her crashing into a handsome and wealthy stranger.
NFL Football WEEK WMAQ 7:15 p.m.
Week 12 of the regular season continues with this high-octane match-up between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams held in Inglewood, Calif. Across 29 games, the Rams have earned themselves 19 wins against the Buccaneers.
The Simpsons WFLD WYZZ 7:30 p.m.
Lisa’s excitement for an upcoming K-pop concert is cut short when she discovers a mysterious buyer has purchased every ticket for the event. With the help of her family, Lisa decides to figure out the identity of the evil ticket snatcher.
Talamasca: The Secret Order AMC 8 p.m.
In this season finale, Guy (Nicholas Denton) navigates the clandestine world of the immortal universe as a member of the Talamasca, an international spy ring. Along the way, he searches for answers to his own family’s history within the supernatural.
The Great Escaper on Masterpiece WTTW 8 p.m.
Based on a true story, Bernie (Michael Caine) and his wife (Glenda Jackson) live in a retirement home due to their health. As the 70th anniversary celebration of the D-Day approaches, Bernie breaks out to travel to France by himself, becoming a legend.
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The Sound of Music AMC 6 p.m.
From 1965, this beloved, Julie Andrews-led musical follows as the free-spirited Maria (Andrews) begins a job working as a governess for the seven charming children of widowed navy captain Baron von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) in 1938 Austria.
Below Deck Mediterranean BRAVO 7 p.m.
It looks like everyone is in hot water after a surprising hook-up splits the interior crew. Sexual tension takes center stage during a day at the beach. The crew gets a dressing down by the demanding guests. A deckhand puts a guest in a tough spot.
Holiday Baking Championship FOOD 7 p.m.
Jesse Palmer challenges the nine remaining bakers to make holiday pies with no repeated flavors among their own team. In a surprise twist, each team must select only their best two pies for tasting by judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller, and Kardea Brown.
Name That Tune WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson lead a new episode of this celebrity-themed musical competition. This time, reality TV stars Sonja Morgan and Christian Siriano face off for the chance to win money for charity. Later, an entrepreneur plays a salesperson.
TV We Love WGN 8 p.m.
Few sitcoms left a mark on pop culture like “Cheers,” which aired on NBC from 1982 to 1993. From ex-baseball player-turned-bar owner Sam Malone (Ted Danson), to Diane (Shelley Long), to Woody (Woody Harrelson), it was an anchor of must see TV.
Bring Them Home WTTW 9 p.m.
Narrated and executive produced by Academy Award-nominated actor Lily Gladstone, this documentary follows the decades-long effort and challenges of the Blackfoot people to re-establish wild buffalo on the ancestral lands of the Blackfeet Nation.
Crank ('06)Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Jason Statham.A poisoned man scurries to find an antidote within the hour. <+ After Earth ('13)Will Smith,Sophie Okonedo, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith.
Law & Order: SV U "Brothel" Law & Order: SV U "Facing Demons" Law & Order: SV U "Dearly Beloved" Law & Order: SV U "The Good Girl"
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WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
After the mysterious death of a naval officer in the ‘90s, Gibbs (Austin Stowell) and his team travel to the small town of Serenity, Calif., where they meet an uncooperative sheriff and residents keen on hoarding secrets. Mariel Molino also stars.
NBA Basketball WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
There’ll be magic in the air — and on the court — when Orlando heads to the Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. During their last game, the 76ers earned a 136-124 win, leaving the Magic eager to prove themselves.
Dancing With the Stars
WLS 7 p.m.
Grab your Dr. Scholl’s, we’re going to be hoofing it in this season finale. The remaining contestants have done everything from waltzes to foxtrots and made their professional partners proud, but tonight, one is crowned champion and grabs the mirror ball.
Hoarding for the Holidays HGTV 8 p.m.
It’s the most wonderful time to collect holiday decorations, and these seasonal hoarders are looking to recreate winter wonderlands. This time, a mother and son search for a rare teddy bear blow mold, while Hanukkah-mad mom wants her kids to keep on.
Lidia Celebrates America WTTW 8 p.m.
Chef Lidia Bastianich criss-crosses America to honor volunteers who’ve come together to form a “nation of neighbors.” Uniting through food, these givers show how sharing meals and fighting hunger brings together communities and enriches lives.
7 Little Johnstons TLC 9 p.m.
Leighton’s first birthday is here and the family wants it to be the best one ever. However, as Leighton is celebrated, the absence of one family member is felt. Meanwhile, a girls’ night out is on the agenda for Liz and her friends.
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host “Dancing With the Stars”
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“Mickey 17” (Nov. 26)
In the year 2050, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) escapes Earth with his friend Timo (Steven Yeun) to join a colonization mission to the ice planet Ni heim. Mickey becomes an Expendable — an individual who is cloned with restored memories after each death to perform hazardous duties. After a mission goes awry, Mickey 17 is presumed dead, leading to the creation of Mickey 18. e two Mickeys must navigate their coexistence while dealing with the colony’s authoritarian leader, Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ru alo), and the native life forms known as Creepers.
“Girl in the Attic” (Nov. 25) is made-for-TV movie sees a young woman (Sophia Carriere) abducted while on her way home and chained in the attic of her captor’s (Keenan Tracey) house. One year later, she hatches a plan to escape with help from her captor’s wheelchair-bound mother (Jean Louisa Kelly).
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BY ADAM THOMLISON
Where all the top choices can be found in one place!
“Missing: Dead or Alive?” - Season 2 (Nov. 24)
In this chilling true-crime series, investigations unfold through the eyes of the police working on each case — like going over the circumstances of someone’s disappearance, initiating search-andrescue operations, tracking down suspects, pings from a missing person’s phone and more. e series features o cer Vicki Rains, investigator JP Smith and Capt. Heidi Jackson as they work the ins and outs of each time-sensitive investigation and discuss how working on missing and kidnapping cases have impacted their lives.
David Boreanaz
Q: What’s David Boreanaz doing now that “SEAL Team” is over?
A: Maybe — just maybe — more “SEAL Team.”
Back in 2022, it was announced that the Paramount+ streaming service had ordered a “SEAL Team” movie — one that would tell its own contained story, rather than being just an extended episode of the show. David Boreanaz (“Bones”) was listed as both a star and producer, as he was in the show.
There hasn’t been a concrete update in the three years since. However, just after the series finale aired a year ago, Deadline.com, a generally dependable source of inside-Hollywood info, offered a ray of
“Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember” (Nov. 24)
In this intimate and uplifting documentary, Chris Hemsworth turns the spotlight away from himself and toward his father, Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Determined to help, Chris designs a therapeutic “road trip back in time,” revisiting key places from their past to explore the powerful science of social connection — a crucial but overlooked tool in protecting brain health. Along the way, Chris uncovers surprising research showing that connection isn’t just good for the soul; it can also reduce the risk of dementia, slow cognitive decline, and even prolong life.
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hope, saying, “We hear it’s not dead.” That’s not much, but it’s something. And the show has proven remarkably hard to kill already; if a movie did get made, it wouldn’t be “SEAL Team’s” second life but rather its third.
It began as a broadcast show on CBS. It seemed to be on the chopping block in 2021, but instead just got moved to Paramount+, where it survived for three more successful seasons (and for a while, episodes were airing on both).
At the risk of spoiling the finale’s plot, I’ll say that “SEAL Team” ended in such a way that its story could continue, if that’s the direction they want to go with the movie.
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8. College hoops org.
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15. Proofer’s override
16. Tom Wopat TV role
18. Michael J. Fox sitcom
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21. Not so messy
25. British earldom
27. Prefix with centric or musicology
28. ___ Speedwagon
29. Writer LeShan
30. OB-GYN job
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35. Italian address
37. School year, for short
38. Show from which “Pinky and the Brain” was spun off
42. Actress on “ER” and “CSI”
45. Falco of “The Sopranos”
46. “Awake” (2007) actress Jessica
47. Merch table buy
48. Small animal shelter
49. “The Lost Boys” (1987) actor Corey
50. D and C in D.C.
51. Milk sources for Pecorino cheese
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7. 2007 Best Supporting Actor
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22. Lamont Cranston’s secret identity
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25. They may be named for presidents
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33. Many a natl. holiday
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Q: Now that he’s no longer James Bond, is Daniel Craig finally going to do that “Layer Cake” sequel?
A: Someone’s going to do the “Layer Cake” follow-up, but it won’t be Daniel Craig (“Knives Out,” 2019). And it may not actually be a “sequel,” per se. Before he debuted as James Bond in 2006’s “Casino Royale,” Daniel Craig played a different kind of stylish gunman in the 2004 crime thriller “Layer Cake.” Indeed, reports at the time said that it was his roguish performance in “Layer Cake” that got him the Bond gig.
“Layer Cake” was based on a book of the same name by author J.J. Connolly, who also wrote a sequel called “Viva La Madness.” A film version of that has been rumored since 2013, but with Jason Statham (“Crank,” 2006) in the role Craig vacated, a character mysteriously just named X in both the books and the film.
Just a few weeks ago, Variety magazine reported that production would finally kick off in January. However, Variety also specified that, even though it is an adaptation of “Viva La Madness,” it’s no longer being called a “Layer Cake” sequel: “The film is being billed as a stand-alone, original feature and not a sequel, spinoff or continuation of any previous adaptation of Connolly’s work.”
Perhaps that’s because they didn’t want to have to explain the actor switch.
BY ADAM THOMLISON
Daniel Craig OF LAYER CAKE ON COLUMBIA PICTURES
Mountain Men HISTORY 7 p.m.
There are experts, and then, there are experts. In this season finale, Tom Oar shares the survival skills he earned via a lifetime of living in the wilds. Hunting, trapping, tanning hides and more, each skill was learned from 50 years of living off grid.
Sidelined: The QB and Me WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
When headstrong dancer Dallas (Siena Agudong) meets quarterback Drayton (Noah Beck), she finds herself fighting against her feelings as their post-graduate futures threaten to keep them apart. Drew Ray Tanner also stars in this romance-filled flick.
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Southern Charm BRAVO 8 p.m.
While Craig is the center of attention, Salley, along with other ladies, are needing some time. Then, Madison’s new baby is already as demanding as she is. And, Austen and Audrey seem to be having issues the rest of the group sees.
Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy HGTV 8 p.m.
Rachael and Robin are forever grateful as the Holmes team renovate their new home to make life easier and brighter for their daughter, Bree, who was born with trisomy 13. The three-year-old gets her very first bedroom and loads of helpful features.
Fugitives Caught on Tape A&E 9 p.m.
During this latest episode, deputies discover a one-year-old girl in the back of a suspect’s car following a long, high-speed chase. Afterwards, a good Samaritan steps in and offers a ride to an officer looking for assistance in an on-foot pursuit.
All the President’s Men TCM 9:15 p.m.
The story of the infamous Watergate burglary is told in this 1976 docudrama. Washington post reporters Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) work together, eventually connecting the break-in back to the White House.
Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia face Darth Vader's wrath.
32 129 237 BRAVO Southern Charm "White Gloves Off" Charm "Single and Ready to Mingle" Southern Charm (N) Vanderpump "Raise Your Glass" Southern Charm The Real Housewives of Potomac
33 122 244 SYFY (5:00) <++ Men in Black: International ('19) Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Chris Hemsworth. <++++ Terminator 2: Judgment Day ('91)Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Two killer cyborgs battle over a teen's (Edward Furlong) life. <+ Hellboy ('19)Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane,David Harbour.
34 107 249 COM South Park South Park South ParkSouth ParkSouth ParkSouth ParkSouth Park (N) Mike Judge's (N) South ParkMike Judge's South ParkMike Judge's
35 105 242 USA <+++ Ant-Man and The Wa sp ('18) Evangeline Lill y,Michael Douglas, Paul Rudd <++ Ant-Man and the Wa sp: Quantumania ('23) Evangeline Lil ly,Jonathan Ma ors, Paul Rudd Everything on
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite Dynamite Thanksgiving Eve 2025 Wipeout "In Queso Emergency" Wipeout "Cirque Du Wipeout" Impract. JokersImpract. Jokers
37 180 311 FREE (5:20) <++ Elemental ('23) Voices of Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Leah Lewis. <+++ Zootopia ('16) Voices of Jason Bateman, Shakira,Ginnifer Goodwin. Police rabbit Judy Hopps works with a wily fox to solve a mystery in the metropolis of Zootopia. The 700 Club According to Jim "The Punch" Jim "The Flannelsexual"
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< Tidings for the Season ('25) Tamera Mowry-Housley,Elijah-Justus Lewis, B. J. Britt. An anchor is challenged to report good news at Christmas. < Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! ('25) Robert Buckley.
Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman in “All the President’s Men”
Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb host the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade WEEK WMAQ 8:30 a.m.
One of the most cherished events of the holiday season will be strolling down the streets of Manhattan as giant balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, celebrities and more usher in America’s most-watched entertainment telecast of the year.
Christmas With the Kranks AMC 6 p.m.
Empty nesters Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Luther Krank (Tim Allen) rearrange their holiday plans when their daughter (Julie Gonzalo) decides to come home for Christmas. Their hectic plans cause chaos for their annoying neighbor, Vic (Dan Aykroyd).
We Met in December HALL 7 p.m.
During an unexpected layover, Annie (Autumn Reeser) and Dave (Niall Matter) meet as strangers in a hotel decorated for the holidays. They have a magical night but fail to exchange numbers. When they get back to Chicago, they attempt to find each other.
Little Miss Broadway TCM 7 p.m.
Betsy Brown (Shirley Temple) escapes an orphanage with the help of her uncle “Pop” Shea (Edward Ellis) and goes to live with him at the Hotel Variety, a boarding house he runs for performers. Betsy plans to put on a massive vaudeville show.
Mary Poppins WLS 7 p.m.
When siblings Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael (Matthew Garber) meet their new nanny, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), they’re whisked into magical adventures with her and Bert (Dick Van Dyke), hoping her cheerful spirit can open their parents’ hearts.
Elsbeth WBBM WMBD 9 p.m.
A murder investigation taking place at a famous toy store in New York spirals out of control when a conman decides to take customers hostage. Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) attempts to negotiate, while Capt. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) clashes with a rival.
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33 122 244 SYFY (4:45) < Puss in Boots: Last Wish (:50) <++ Scooby-Doo ('02) Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr.. Scooby and the gang hunt spooks at a haunted resort. (:45) <++ Minions: The Rise of Gru ('22) Voices of Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Steve Carell. Gru goes on the run from a group of superv illains. (:45) <++ Trolls World Tour ('20) Voices of Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, Anna Kendrick.
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35 105 242 USA (5:00) <+++ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ('05) Rupert Grint ,Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ('07) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson,Daniel Radcliffe. Movie
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang <++++ The Wizard of Oz ('39) Frank Morgan,Ray Bo ger, Judy Garland (:15) Year Without a Santa (:20) <+++ The Polar Express ('04) Voices of Michael Jeter, Tom Hanks.
Sarah Drew. Emily finds herself harboring an unlikely fugitive. (P)
< Crown for Christmas ('15) Rupert Penry-Jones, Danica McKellar.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 6 p.m.
Making his way through the ABCs of road food, Guy Fieri celebrates “Q” — quick bites and quirky dishes — in this next episode. He eats oxtail and fried chicken in Richmond, Va., before heading to Reno, Nev., to try out a unique sandwich spot.
The Last Cowboy CMT 7 p.m.
The riders are on the fence in Las Vegas as they continue to battle it out in hopes of winning the Run for a Million’s $1 million, the largest prize in reigning history. But the competition has the riders feeling the heat as they circle, spin and stop.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings E! 7 p.m.
Expanding the MCU into the masterful world of martial arts, this 2021 flick introduces ShangChi (Simu Liu), a fighter who must confront the past he’s been desperately trying to run from when the mysterious Ten Rings organization targets him.
The More the Merrier HALL 7 p.m.
Two rural hospital doctors (Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny) are snowed in on Christmas Eve and facing a baby boom when three women go into labor, all while trying to maintain a festive spirit at the hospital. It seems like they might deliver romance.
A PAW Patrol Christmas WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
When Santa comes down with a cold and can’t deliver his presents, Mayor Humdinger heads to the North Pole, where he plans on taking all the gifts for himself. Luckily, the PAW Patrol crew is close behind, ready to save Christmas no matter what it takes.
Murder on Trial A&E 8 p.m.
Gregory Rice, a father to four young children, vanished without a trace. Weeks later, a group of fishermen make a disturbing discovery in the Little Pee Dee River, stumbling across a body wrapped in a tarp. A murder mystery soon unravels.
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31 131 254 AMC <++++ Forrest Gump ('94) Robin Wright Penn, Gary Sinise ,Tom Hanks. An innocent man (Tom Hanks) enters history from the '50s to the '90s. <+++ Cast Away Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy,Tom Hanks.A crash survivor (Tom Hanks) lives on a remote island for four years.
32 129 237 BRAVO (5:30) <++ The Intern ('15) Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Robert De Niro (:15) <++ The Intern ('15) Anne Hathaway,Rene Russo, Robert De Niro. <++ He's Just Not That Into You
33 122 244 SYFY (4:30) <++ Scooby-Doo ('02) Dr. Seuss' Grinch <+++ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ('01) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson,Daniel Radcliffe. Harry Potter discovers that he is a wizard after he is invited to study at Hogwart s. <+++ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret s ('02) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe.
34 107 249 COM The Office The Office The OfficeThe OfficeThe OfficeThe Office <++ Daddy's Home ('15) Mark Wahlberg,L nda Cardellini, Will Ferrell. <++ Daddy's Home 2 ('17)
35 105 242 USA Movie The Grinch WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) (Live) Everything (N) Everything on Everything on Everything on Everything on Everything on
36 139 247 TBS (4:45) <++++ The Wizard of Oz <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) Will Ferrell.
37 180 311 FREE (4:50) <++ Cars 3 ('17) Voices of Crist ela Alonzo, Owen Wilson. (:20) <++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christma s Jeffrey Tambor,Christine Baranski, Jim Carrey.A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christ mas-loving Who s of Whoville.
('25) David O'Donnell, Wes Brown.
Rubble in “A PAW Patrol Christmas”
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31 131 254 AMC (6:00) <++++ Forrest Gump ('94) <+ Vegas Vacation ('97) Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Chevy Chase. <++ Caddyshack ('80)Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray,Chevy Chase. <+++ Groundhog Day ('93) Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Bill Murray <+++ Ghostbusters ('84)Dan Aykroyd,Harold Ramis, Bill Murray
32 129 237 BRAVO <++ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ('18) Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, Chris Pratt. (P) <++ Jurassic World Dominion ('22)Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Chris Pratt. <++ Red One ('24) Chris Evans,J.K. Simmons, Dwayne Johnson (P) < Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
33 122 244 SYFY The Grinch <+++ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ('01) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret s ('02) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ('04) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe
34 107 249 COM Parks Parks Parks Parks ParksParksParksParks <++ We're the Millers ('13) Jason Sudeikis, Will Poulter, Jennifer Aniston. <++ Step Brothers ('08)John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins,Will Ferrell. <++ Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby ('06)
35 105 242 USA Premier League Mornings (N) (Live) Premier League Soccer Brentford vs. Burnley (N) (Live) Premier (N) (Live) Premier League Soccer Everton vs Newcastle United (N) (Live) Premier (N) (Live) Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham (N) (Live) Goal Zone (N) Everything on Law-SVU "Burning With Rage Forever"
36 139 247 TBS (7:00) <+++ Elf ('03) Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Bob Newhart, Will Ferrell. <+++ Elf ('03)Will Ferrell.
37 180 311 FREE <++ Ice Age: The Meltdown ('06) Voices of John Leguizamo, Denis Lear y, Ray Romano. <++ Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs ('09) Voices of Denis Lear y,Ray Romano. (:05) <+++ Meet the Robinsons ('07) Voices of Daniel Hansen, Angela Bassett. (:10) <++ Disney's A Christmas Carol ('09) Voices of Robin Wright Penn, Jim Carrey (:15) <++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jeffrey Tambor, Jim Carrey
38 170 299 NICK Sonic Prime (N) Super Duper (N) <++ The Boss Baby ('17)Voices of Miles Christopher Bakshi, Alec Baldwin. <+++ How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ('19) Voices of America Ferrera, Jay Baruchel SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Rock Paper < A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice ('25)
39 172 290 DISN Phineas and Ferb Phineas and Ferb Kiff Kiff Miraculous Wo (N) <+++ The Peanuts Movie ('15) Noah Schnapp Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens (:55) BigCity/ (: (:45)
trivia quiz
BY STAFF WRITERS
Tune in to The Beatles
Questions:
1) It has been restored and remastered, and arrives on Disney+ on Nov. 26 — what year was the Beatles’ “Anthology” documentary originally released?
2) What was the first song performed by the Beatles on American television?
3) How many times did the Beatles appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show”?
3) Which U.S. network aired “The Beatles” cartoon series from 1965 until 1967 (and then re-runs until 1969)?
4) What alphabet-themed parody song was by “The Beetles” on “Sesame Street”?
5) Who was the first member of the Beatles to appear on ‘The Simpsons”?
6)“A Hard Day’s Night” (1964), “Help!” (1965), “Magical Mystery Tour” (1968), “Yellow Submarine” (1968) and “Let It Be” (1970) — which one was a made-for-TV movie?
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“The Abandons” - Season 1 (Netflix — Dec. 4, Series Premiere)
Washington Territory, 1854: The matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — 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. Lena Headey, Gillian Anderson, Nick Robinson and Diana Silvers star.
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College Football WGN 5:30 p.m.
One of the rarer moments in college football, the Oregon State Beavers travel to Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., to take on the Washington State Cougars in their second meeting of the PAC-12 season. The Cougars are looking sharp.
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas HALL 7 p.m.
Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach) gave up music after her father’s death years ago. But she must come to terms with her past when the Grand Ole Opry invites her to honor her late country star dad at their Christmas celebration. Kristoffer Polaha also stars.
The Night of the Hunter TCM 7 p.m.
Based on the novel by Davis Grubb, this adaptation stars Robert Mitchum as Harry Powell, a killer who poses as a preacher to gain the trust of a well-to-do widow (Shelley Winters), hoping to steal her inheritance. Lillian Gish and James Gleason also star.
Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas OWN 8 p.m.
When reserved Prof. Maya (KiKi Layne) pretends to be dating an unconscious stranger, she finds herself swept up in his family’s holiday festivities. Unfortunately, she finds herself feeling sparks with his doctor (Etienne Maurice), who is her ex.
Scrooged AMC 8:30 p.m.
In this modern-day iteration of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” a ruthless television executive, Frank Cross (Bill Murray), has his ice-cold heart melted after he meets the terrifying ghosts of Christmases past, present and future.
48 Hours WBBM WMBD 9 p.m.
Correspondents Peter Van Sant, Erin Moriarty and Anne-Marie Green are joined by some of CBS News’ top journalists as they investigate shocking tales of criminal conduct and real-life tragedies, exploring every single case from start to finish.
York's pink slime. <+++ Scrooged ('88) Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bill Murray. TV-network bigshot meet s Christmas ghosts. <++ National Lampoon's European Vacation ('85) Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, Chevy Chase.
32 129 237 BRAVO (5:00) <++ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ('18) Chris Pratt. <++ Jurassic World Dominion ('22) Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Chris Pratt. <++ Red One ('24)
33 122 244 SYFY (3:30) < Harry Potter & the Prisoner of <++ Red One ('24) Chris Evans,J.K. Simmons, Dwayne Johnson.An E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Form idable) operative and a top tracker try to save kidnapped Santa. (P) <++ Red One ('24) Chris Evans,J.K. Simmons, Dwayne Johnson.An E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative and a top tracker try to save kidnapped Santa.
34 107 249 COM (4:30) < Talladega Nights: Ballad of Ri <+++ The Other Guys ('10) Mark Wahlberg,Eva Mendes, Will Ferrell. <++ We're the Miller s ('13) Jason Sudeikis, Will Poulter,Jennifer Aniston
35 105 242 USA Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law-SVU "Gimme Shelter -- Part 2" Law-SVU "The One You Feed " Law-SVU "King of the Moon" Law & Order: SV U "Lime Chaser" Law & Order: SV U "Truth Embargo"
36 139 247 TBS (5:00) <+++ Elf ('03) Will Ferrell. <+++ Wonka ('23) Calah Lane, Hugh Grant,T mothée Chalamet. <+++ Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ('71) Gene Wilder. Movie
37 180 311 FREE (4:15) <++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jim Carrey. (:55) <++++ Finding Nemo ('03) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres ,Alexander Gould ,Albert Brooks. A clown fish (Albert Brooks) searches for his son (Alexander G ould). (:25) <+++ Finding Dory ('16)Voices of Albert Brooks,Ed O'Neill, Ellen DeGeneres. Dory the forgetful fish tries to find her mother and father. <+++ Dumbo ('41)
38 170 299 NICK Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang
39 172 290 DISN (3:40)
Island ('23) Andrew Walker, Rachel Skarsten.
Nikki DeLoach stars in “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas”
WEEKLY
With more than 55 million people living with dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International, it’s no surprise that many are impacted by the disease in question — both those diagnosed and those supporting family and friends living with it. Australian-born actor Chris Hemsworth (“Thor,” 2011) shares his own family’s experience navigating the disease in the allnew documentary “Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember,” making its debut on National Geographic Sunday, Nov. 23, before streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
to form new connections. Guided by dementia specialist Dr. Suraj Samtani of the University of New South Wales’ Centre for Healthy Brain Aging, Hemsworth spent a year planning, preparing for and executing this once-in-a-lifetime experience, ensuring every aspect suited his father’s needs.
In its synopsis, Disney explains: “In this intimate and uplifting documentary, Hemsworth turns the spotlight away from himself and toward his father, Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Determined to help, Chris designs a therapeutic ‘road trip back in time,’ revisiting key places from their past to explore the powerful science of social connection — a crucial but overlooked tool in protecting brain health. Along the way, Chris uncovers surprising research showing that connection isn’t just good for the soul; it can also reduce the risk of dementia, slow cognitive decline and even prolong life. This emotional journey across Australia becomes a chance for Chris and Craig to deepen their bond, relive memories, and discover how love, community and nostalgia can be potent medicine.”
While rekindling his relationship with his father, Hemsworth hopes to further explore the role that social connection plays in neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability
“My Dad and I had always spoken about taking a trip back to the Northern Territory, where our family had lived years ago, but we had never been able to set aside the time to actually do it,” Hemsworth said. “More recently, the idea of taking that road trip reemerged with more pressing importance. The result was a more profound, more moving and more surprising journey than I ever anticipated.”
With Darren Aronofsky (“Requiem for a Dream,” 2000), Benjamin Grayson (“Limitless”), Ari Handel (“Black Swan,” 2010), Brandon Hill (“Immigration Nation”), Arif Nurmohamed (“The World According to Jeff Goldblum”), Jane Root (“Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny”), Tom Watt-Smith (“Drowning in Plastic,” 2018) and Hemsworth acting as executive producers, “Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember” premieres on National Geographic Sunday, Nov. 23, streaming on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.
Chris and Craig Hemsworth in “Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember”
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21 Jump Street +++ (2012, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. PARSHO Thu. 5:10 p.m.
42nd Street ++++ (1933, Musical) Ruby Keeler, Warner Baxter. An injury gives an understudy a shot at stardom. TCM Fri. 10:30 p.m.
All the President’s Men ++++ (1976, Docu-Drama) Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman. Woodward and Bernstein uncover the Watergate scandal. TCM Wed. 9:15 p.m.
American Made +++ (2017, Adventure) Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson. PARSHO Sat. 3:05 p.m.
American Pie +++ (1999, Comedy) Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth. IFC Fri. 5:30 p.m., Fri. 10:15 p.m.
Back to the Future +++ (1985, Comedy) Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. AMC Sun. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 10:22 p.m., Tue. 6 p.m., IFC Sat. 7 p.m.
Back to the Future Part II +++ (1989, Comedy)
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. AMC Sun. 3 p.m., Tue. 8:30 p.m., IFC Sat. 9:45 p.m.
Back to the Future Part III +++ (1990, Comedy)
Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd. AMC Tue. 11 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast ++++ (1991, Animated)
Voices of Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson. A maiden trades places with her captive father. FREEFRM Tue. 5:55 p.m.
Cabin in the Woods, The +++ (2011, Horror) Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth. SYFY Sun. 7 p.m., Mon. 4:30 p.m.
Calamity Jane +++ (1953, Musical) Doris Day, Howard Keel. TCM Sun. 5 p.m.
Captain America: Civil War +++ (2016, Action) Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.. FX Sun. 8 p.m., Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Crocodile Dundee +++ (1986, Comedy) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. SUNDANC Sun. 5 p.m.
Dinner at Eight ++++ (1933, Comedy) Marie Dressler, Jean Harlow. A dizzy socialite prepares a gala gathering. TCM Tue. 5 p.m.
Doctor Strange +++ (2016, Action) Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor. FX Sun. 11:30 p.m., Tue. 11:30 p.m.
Dog Day Afternoon ++++ (1975, Crime Story)
Al Pacino, John Cazale. A desperate man’s bank robbery turns into a media circus. TCM Mon. 7 p.m.
Dumb and Dumber +++ (1994, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels. E! Sat. 4:30 p.m. E
Elf +++ (2003, Children) Will Ferrell, James Caan. TBS Fri. 7 p.m., Fri. 9 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m., Sat. 3
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Emperor’s New Groove, The +++ (2000, Animated) Voices of David Spade, John Goodman. FREEFRM Fri. 11 p.m.
Encanto +++ (2021, Animated) Voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero. FREEFRMMon. 5:25 p.m.
FFinding Dory +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks. FREEFRMSat. 9:25 p.m.
Finding Nemo ++++ (2003, Animated) Voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres. A clown fish (Albert Brooks) searches for his missing son. FREEFRM Sat. 6:55 p.m.
Firm, The +++ (1993, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn. PARSHO Wed. 2:30 p.m.
Fool Killer, The +++ (1965, Adventure) Anthony Perkins, Edward Albert. TCM Sat. 9 p.m.
GGhostbusters +++ (1984, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. AMC Sat. 3:30 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. PAR Sun. 4:45 p.m., Sun. 11:25 p.m., PARSHO Fri. 6:30 p.m.
Gone With the Wind ++++ (1939, Romance)
Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh. The Civil War forces a Southern belle to face reality. TCM Fri. 2:30 p.m.
Goonies, The +++ (1985, Children) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. TNT Sat. 4:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets +++ (2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. SYFY Fri. 10:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Sun. 5:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. E! Sun. 8:30 p.m., USA Fri. 3:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire +++ (2005, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. USA Thu. 5 p.m.
IIncredibles 2 +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter. DISN Wed. 4:55 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. CMT Sun. 5 p.m., PAR Wed. 9:30 p.m., PARSHO Sun. 3 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. PARSHO Sat. 5 p.m.
JJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle +++ (2017, Adventure) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. FXWed. 7 p.m. L
Lethal Weapon +++ (1987, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. WE Fri. 6:30 p.m.
Lethal Weapon 2 +++ (1989, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. WE Fri. 9 p.m.
Lethal Weapon 3 +++ (1992, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. WE Fri. 11:30 p.m.
Lilo and Stitch +++ (2002, Animated) Voices of Daveigh Chase, Christopher Michael Sanders. FREEFRM Mon. 3:25 p.m. M
Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. WE Thu. 7:02 p.m.
Polar Express, The +++ (2004, Animated) Voices of Tom Hanks, Michael Jeter. TBS Thu. 10:18 p.m., TNT Fri. 3:30 p.m.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish +++ (2022, Animated) Voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek. SYFY Thu. 4:45 p.m.
Queen Bee +++ (1955, Drama) Joan Crawford, Barry Sullivan. TCM Sun. 7 p.m.
Finding Dory’ airing Sat. at 9:25 on FREEFRM
Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. PAR Tue. 10 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
Rudy +++ (1993, Drama) Sean Astin, Ned Beatty. BBCA Wed. 7:30 p.m.
Rush Hour +++ (1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. BET Fri. 9 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m.
Smokey and the Bandit +++ (1977, Comedy) Burt Reynolds, Sally Field. IFC Sat. 2:30 p.m.
Sound of Music, The ++++ (1965, Family) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. A governess weds an Austrian widower with seven children. AMC Mon. 6 p.m., SUNDANC Thu. 4 p.m.
SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, The +++ (2015, Children) Voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke. NICK Mon. 4 p.m.
Star Wars: A New Hope ++++ (1977, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Young Luke Skywalker battles evil Darth Vader. AMC Wed. 4 p.m. T
Terminator 2: Judgment Day ++++ (1991, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. Cyborgs battle over a youth who holds the key to the future. SYFY Wed. 7:30 p.m.
Terminator, The ++++ (1984, Sci-Fi) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. A cyborg assassin from the future comes to present-day L.A. PARSHO Wed. 9 p.m.
Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. FX Tue. 6 p.m. W
When Harry Met Sally... ++++ (1989, Romance) Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan. Harry and Sally fear sex would ruin their friendship. PARSHO Tue. 7 p.m.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory +++ (1971, Children) Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson. TBS Sat. 9:30 p.m.
