Nov. 19-25: Robin’s selected programming

Already released:

This film, which premiered in movie theaters in the US on July 15, was
added to Netflix on Nov. 14 without a prior announcement:

Where the Crawdads Sing

A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a
suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. Stars Daisy
Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, David Strathairn, and
Garret Dillahunt; 2h 5m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9411972/

https://www.wherethecrawdadssing.movie/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81564396

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY3808Iq0Tg

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Saturday, Nov. 19

The Holiday Swap (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)

When two strangers mistakenly pick up the wrong piece of luggage at the
airport, each must use the intriguing contents within to track down the
other's whereabouts in time for Christmas. Stars Alex Paxton-Beesley and
Morgan David Jones.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23204056/

https://uptv.com/movies/the-holiday-swap/

Santa Bootcamp (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

When event planner Emily Strauss (Emily Kinney, The Walking Dead) is hired
by mall magnate Ed Mancini (Patrick Cassidy, Castle) to stage the ultimate
Christmas Gala for his most important investors, Emily finds herself being
sent to bootcamp – Santa Bootcamp – to find the perfect Santa and the
inspiration she will need to make the evening a success. While there, Emily
meets Belle (Rita Moreno, West Side Story), the bootcamp’s drill sergeant
with a heart of gold, who helps Emily rediscover the magic of Christmas and
find romance along the way. Additional stars include Tony award winner
Marissa Jaret Winokur, Justin Gaston, John Schuck, and deaf actors Deanne
Bray and Zyra Singleton.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/santa-bootcamp

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21650446/

Three Wise Men and a Baby (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work
together and care for a baby over the holidays. Stars Paul Campbell, Tyler
Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/three-wise-men-and-a-baby

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22247482/

Christmas in Pine Valley (movie) (8 pm, Great American
Family)

Natalie is the owner of a successful farm and home goods store that garners
the attention of a major magazine. The magazine sends a reporter named Josh
to profile Natalie's company thinking it's a family-run business. Little
does he know that Natalie's business is run by her with the help of
longtime family friends. Knowing how much the article will help struggling
farm, Natalie must convince Josh that her "family" and Christmas traditions
are all real. Stars Andrew Biernat and Kristina Cole.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/christmas-in-pine-valley/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14789426/

Life in Colour with David Attenborough [US cable premiere] (8
pm, BBC America)

Explores the many ways animals use color throughout their lives. Premiered
in 2021 on the BBC and Netflix. Three episodes shown on consecutive weeks.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11053426/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81036559

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_in_Colour_(miniseries)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYj-7IrjC4c

37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (special)
(8 pm to midnight, HBO)

Taped on Nov. 5 in Los Angeles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiT233mQqcU

https://www.rockhall.com/37th-annual-rock-roll-hall-fame-induction-ceremony-debuts-november-19-hbo

Finding Happy (season 1 finale) (8 pm, Bounce TV)

Long Lost Christmas (movie) (10 pm, Hallmark M&M)

Interior designer Hayley plans to surprise her recently-widowed mother
Patricia with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows
her mom yearns for. Stars Taylor Cole and Benjamin Ayres.

https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/long-lost-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22307560/

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Sunday, Nov. 20

Seal Team (season 6 finale) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

Christmas Lucky Charm (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)

Every boyfriend Jessica has had found the love of his life right after he
dated her. Just as Jessica leans into her unlucky love life and swears off
dating for the Christmas season, a handsome gallery owner moves in across
the street. Stars Adrian Spencer and Sugenja Sri.

https://uptv.com/movies/christmas-lucky-charm/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21374064/

2022 American Music Awards (live event) (8-11 pm, ABC)

https://abc.com/shows/american-music-awards/news/show-news/american-music-awards-2022-performers-second-round-announced

Miss Scarlet & The Duke (season 2 finale; renewed for season 3)
(8 pm, PBS)

A Show-Stopping Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Riley Burdett is the artistic director of the Onota Theatre in Western
Massachusetts. When Regina, the Scrooge-like owner of the theatre, breaks
the news that she’s preparing to sell the property before the holiday
performance, Riley must call upon the ghosts of Regina’s past, present, and
future to change her mind. Meanwhile, a big TV star, Sam Palmer, has moved
to the area to escape the craziness of Hollywood. Riley casts him as Bob
Cratchit in A Christmas Carol and his star power, his cleverness, and his
budding love for Riley helps her save the theatre…and steal her heart
during this very special Christmastime. Stars Jamie Perez, Thomas McDonell,
Maureen Keiller, and Caroline Portu.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-show-stopping-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22750252/ [as "A Playful Romance"]

When I Think of Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is
surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had
once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The
former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new.
When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for
the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their
musical roots and make this a holiday to remember. Stars · Beth Broderick,
Niall Matter and Shenae Grimes-Beech.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-i-think-of-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22247502/

The Case of the Christmas Diamond (movie) (8 pm, Ion)

Blue collar Andy (Kelly Daly, "The Night is Young") is a little nervous but
thrilled when she is invited to her rich friend's estate for Christmas. But
when the family matriarch's multi-million-dollar gem suddenly goes missing,
she finds herself accused of the theft and at the center of the
investigation led by Detective Billings (Billy Baldwin). With the help of a
famous mystery writer, Andy must find the real culprit amid all the wealthy
guests, all of whom have it out for her.

https://iontelevision.com/holiday-movie/the-case-of-the-christmas-diamond

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22192262/

My Favorite Christmas Tree (movie) (8 pm, Great American
Family)

Kyla is a skilled genealogy researcher who's made a thriving business of
putting together family trees. When she comes across new information
regarding her mother's mysterious extended family, Kyla and her sister
travel to the charming town of Conifer, hoping to piece together their
ancestry. The search leads Kyla to a generations-old Christmas tree farm,
its stubborn, handsome owner - and potentially, love. Stars Emma Johnson
and Giles Panton.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/my-favorite-christmas-tree/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19895682/

Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium (live event)
(8 pm, Disney+)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIT1u0DxuRs

A Waltons Thanksgiving (movie) (8 pm, CW)

A follow-up to the highly successful THE WALTONS' HOMECOMING, the movie
reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934. The
Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a
way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs
from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters. It's also the time of year for the
Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows and pie
contests become the center of attention for the Waltons. As the story
unfolds, John Boy (Logan Shroyer) learns the true meaning of taking
responsibility, Mary Ellen (Marcelle LeBlanc) comes to understand patience
and collaboration, Grandma (Rebecca Koon) finds that winning can be
complicated, and Olivia (Bellamy Young) shares her healing heart with every
other Walton family member - at a time when each of them need it most. And
when a young boy enters the Waltons' world, everyone's life is changed in
ways they could never have imagined - transformed forever through love,
faith and kindness!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19896418/

https://parade.com/tv/the-waltons-thanksgiving-cw-reunion-2022

The L Word: Generation Q (season 3 premiere) (8 pm,
Showtime)

10 episodes; moves to 10 pm on Dec. 18.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cga77KHzbqA

The Walking Dead: Red Carpet Live (special) (8:30 pm, AMC)

The Walking Dead (season 11 and series finale) (9 to 10:30 pm,
AMC)

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down (documentary) (9-11 pm, CNN)

https://www.cnn.com/videos/movies/2022/07/15/hollywood-movies-gabby-giffords-documentary.cnn

Magpie Murders (season 1 finale) (9 pm, PBS)

Artemis 1: Going Back To The Moon (special) (9 pm,
Discovery Channel)

Annika (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (10 pm, PBS)

Talking Dead (season 10 finale) (10:30 pm, AMC)

Ziwe (season 2 fall premiere) (11 pm, Showtime)

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Monday, Nov. 21

Death in the Dorms [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am,
Hulu)

These are the stories of the kind of danger that no college student is ever
prepared for: a life cut short just when it was getting started, not by
accident but by foul play. Each procedural episode of "Death in the Dorms"
will examine a different death of a college student in the U.S.

The Life We Share [new to US; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
Peacock)

Children fighting to heal in the pediatric wing of a hospital, while
caretakers try to keep their lives under control from the waiting room.
Unintentionally, overprotective mothers become obstacles for their children
to live full lives while they are going through the difficult tasks life
has put in front of them. Dr. Olivia Zavala looks like a cold and distant
person, but she is dutifully involved in her cases, leaving her little time
to deal with her own problems: a past with a lot of blank spaces and a
present full of unwelcome surprises. 13 episodes; season 1 of a Spanish
show that premiered in 2020 and that has been renewed through season 4.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9204170/ [as "Madres. Amor y vida
(Mothers. Love and life)"]

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madres._Amor_y_vida

Pounding Instincts [new to US; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
Peacock)

Spain's greatest surgeon, Alex, undergoes a transplant of his own with
startling results. Able to see his donor's memories, he decides to
investigate the causes of his donor's death, following clues he sees in
flashbacks from his new heart. Along this extraordinary soul altering
adventure, Alex encounters the people, both dangerous and benevolent, who
may have been responsible for his donor's death, including a woman who
helps rewrite his lease on life. Not on IMDb.

Dancing with the Stars (season 31 finale; renewed for season 32)
(8 pm, Disney+)

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Tuesday, Nov. 22

Welcome to Chippendales [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

Kumail Nanjiani stars as Steve Banerjee, the Indian immigrant who founded
the Chippendales male-stripping empire, in this eight-episode
based-on-a-true-story limited series formerly titled Immigrant. The show
features a strong cast that also includes Murray Bartlett, Dan Stevens,
Annaleigh Ashford, Robin De Jesús, Andrew Rannells, and Juliette Lewis. Two
episodes stream today and the rest stream one weekly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DchtacgVLbQ

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/welcome-to-chippendales/season-1 [score
73]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14675860/

Our Universe [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this six-part series takes viewers on a
fascinating adventure to explore the connections that drive our natural
world. From the birth of the Sun to the birth of a sea turtle, Our Universe
uses groundbreaking animation to dramatize the spectacular celestial forces
that generated our solar system, while modern camera and CGI technology
bring the audience up close and personal with some of the most iconic,
charismatic animals on Earth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q33TkQKlIMg

https://www.netflix.com/title/81243961

Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would (comedy special) (3:01 am,
Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrodN7I_Xko

https://www.netflix.com/title/81228515

Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats. [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Peacock)

Canadian filmmaker Frederick Kroetsch spends 10 years trying to make a
reality show about controversial independent wrestler and Persian cat
breeder, Teddy Hart. After accumulating years of footage, Frederick is
shocked when multiple women whom he has been filming alongside Teddy,
describe disturbing accusations of sexual misconduct behind the scenes. As
Teddy defends himself against growing allegations, his protege and
ex-girlfriend Samantha Fiddler, goes missing. With Samantha’s family
desperate for answers, Frederick reexamines the footage and seeks out the
people closest to Samantha, leading to a dramatic current day confrontation
with Teddy Hart. Three episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnjl5IdVhEw

Bachelor in Paradise (season 8 finale) (8-10 pm, ABC)

New Amsterdam (season 5 fall finale) (9 and 10 pm, two
episodes, NBC)

Returns with a single episode on Jan. 3 and a double-episode series finale
on Jan. 17.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23

Streaming:

Good Night Oppy (documentary) (12:01 am, Prime Video)

Director Ryan White (Ask Dr. Ruth) traces what was expected to be a
90-day—but turned out to be a 15-year—mission of the Mars Exploration Rover
named Opportunity. The film also received a limited theatrical run
beginning Nov. 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4t58Yruhds

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/good-night-oppy [score 66]

Echo 3 [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

A 10-episode, bilingual action-thriller created by screenwriter Mark Boal
(The Hurt Locker) and adapted from an Israeli series called When Heroes
Fly, Echo 3 centers on the disappearance of an American scientist (Jessica
Ann Collins) near the border between Colombia and Venezuela. Attempting to
track her down are her brother (Luke Evans) and husband (Michiel Huisman),
each of whom have military experience but also complicated pasts. Three
episodes stream today, followed by weekly single-episode installments on
Fridays beginning Dec. 2 and running through Jan. 13.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ_CMFSaOO8

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/echo-3/season-1

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12762512/

Blood, Sex & Royalty [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
Netflix)

A modern take on the British royal drama, this steamy series offers a
window into the lives of history's deadliest, sexiest and most iconic
monarchs.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81498384

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23061466/

Christmas on Mistletoe Farm (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

After inheriting a farm at Christmas time, a widowed father [Scott Garnham]
makes a bumpy adjustment to village life--while his kids hatch a plan to
stay there forever. British film; 1h 42m. Unrelated to "Christmas on
Mistletoe Lake," which recently appeared on Lifetime.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20561114/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81517419

https://twitter.com/_ScottPaige/status/1585956495434592256 [trailer]

Lesson Plan (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

After a teacher dies, his best friend--a former cop--takes a job at the
school where he worked to confront the gang he thinks was responsible.
Polish film; 1h 41m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23343786/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81498377

The Swimmers (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a
harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion
swimming skills to heroic use. Based on a true story. British film in
English and Arabic; 2h 14m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObN4krVV20Y

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8745676/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81365134/

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-swimmers [score 61]

Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border (complete season 3) (3:01
am, Netflix)

The taco leaves Mexico, but Mexico doesn't leave the taco. Across the US
border, Mexican cooks keep the tradition alive and experiment with new
flavors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKQzQ6fUkxU

https://www.netflix.com/title/81040704

The Unbroken Voice [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
Netflix)

Against all odds, a young Arelys Henao pursues her dream of a singing
career in this music-packed drama inspired by the Colombian icon's early
life. Colombian series; 65 episodes?

https://www.netflix.com/title/81424958

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17319764/ [as "Arelys Henao"]

Wednesday [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Netflix's new Addams Family spinoff series centering on the high school
years of the now-teenaged Wednesday Addams (Jenna
Ortega) comes from Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and
finds Tim Burton directing half of the eight episodes—marking the latter's
first TV work since a 1986 episode of Faerie Tale Theatre. Much of the
action takes place at Wednesday's school, Nevermore Academy, where she will
confront the supernatural mystery plaguing her family and attempt to stop a
killing spree in the local town. Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie
McShane, and Percy Hynes White also star, while Catherine Zeta-Jones and
Luis Guzmán will recur as Morticia and Gomez Addams, respectively, and Fred
Armisen plays Uncle Fester. Also appearing is Christina Ricci, who played
Wednesday in a pair of 1990s Addams Family films but will be portraying a
new character in the series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q73UhUTs6y0

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/wednesday/season-1 [score 63]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13443470/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81231974/

Who's a Good Boy? [El Guau] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Chema has a mission: date Claudia, the new girl at his school, so he can
lose his virginity to her before the end of the school year. Will he
fulfill his dream before graduation? Mexican film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmOheoEWjt4

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18082726/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81205652

Marvel Studios Legends: Drax & Mantis (special) (3:01 am,
Disney+)

https://thedirect.com/article/guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special-characters-important

Daddies on Request [Papás por Encargo] [new; complete season 1]
(3:01 am, Disney+)

California, a thirteen-year-old girl, and her three adoptive parents set
out on a journey from Mexico City to Zacatecas in order for her to be
reunited with her mother, whom she has not heard from in nine years. What
they don't know is that they are being followed by two funny thugs with
suspicious intentions. Mexican series; ten 25-minute episodes. Apparently
renewed for season 2.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15373506/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daddies_on_Request

Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin [new; complete season 1]
(3:01 am, Peacock)

Created by Megan Amram (The Good Place), this spinoff from the Pitch
Perfect film franchise centers on Adam DeVine's Bumper Allen, who moves to
Germany in an attempt to revive his career after one of his songs becomes
an unexpected hit in that country. Also returning from the films is fan
favorite Flula Borg (as Pieter Krämer, now Bumper's manager), while
newcomers include Jameela Jamil, Sarah Hyland, and Lera Abova. Six
episodes; English-language series. The first two episodes will also be
broadcast on NBC at 10 pm on Monday, Nov. 28.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIbx-Rj0MpY

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15469166/

Broadcast and cable:

Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (special) (8-9 pm,
NBC)

Chucky (season 2 finale) (9 pm, Syfy/USA)

Shaq [new] (9 pm, HBO)

This four-part series look at the career of basketball legend Shaquille
O'Neal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph3h7CLAvtE

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Thursday, Nov. 24

Streaming:

Good Rivals [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Prime
Video)

Good Rivals will peel back the political, social, and sporting layers of a
rivalry that has become must-see TV over the past 30 years. Far more than
just a sports documentary, Good Rivals spotlights the personal and
professional arcs of stars from each nation, like Landon Donovan (United
States) and Rafa Márquez (Mexico), who became symbols of their country’s
cultures during their respective careers in the early and mid 2000s. Good
Rivals will also examine the passionate, international battle for on-field
talent and fan support that has made the U.S.-Mexico border one of the most
fascinating soccer frontiers in the world, with players­and families­from
both countries becoming the focus of recruiting battles between these two
deeply interconnected nations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puLc4tpEfT8

First Love [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

"First Love" is a new story that has been crafted through inspiration from
two songs by Hikaru Utada: the 1999 smash hit and musical gem "First Love,"
and "Hatsukoi," released 19 years later. The story follows a couple
retracing their memories of their unforgettable first love over the course
of more than 20 years and spanning three decades: the late '90s, the 2000s,
and the present. Japanese series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYmQHMC8NII

https://www.netflix.com/title/81137509

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15289042/

The Noel Diary (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Cleaning out his childhood home at Christmas, a novelist (Justin Hartley)
meets an intriguing young woman (Barrett Doss) searching for her birth
mother. Will an old diary unlock their pasts--and hearts? Based on the
novel by Richard Paul Evans. 1h 39m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asH6ny4ILzM

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13007592/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81045305

A Christmas Mystery (movie) (3:01 am, HBO Max)

One hundred years ago, a strip of Santa’s magical jingle bells were
discovered by a young boy in Pleasant Bay, Oregon, bringing about a century
of prosperity and peace for the small town. Now, just days before
Christmas, the bells--the lifeblood of the town--are missing, and it’s up
to a group of intrepid kids to solve the case, find the bells and restore
the Christmas magic to Pleasant Bay and its citizens.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFH9NsV34yI

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22207152/

Holiday Harmony (movie) (3:01 am, HBO Max)

Singer/songwriter Gail (Annelise Cepero) lands an opportunity to compete
for a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the big time, and heads cross country­only
getting as far as Harmony Springs, Oklahoma when her ride, her budget and
all her hopes are stalled. With just two weeks to get to the iHeartRadio
Christmas Eve performance of her dreams, she takes the advice of local
Jack-of-all-trades, Jeremy (Jeremy Sumpter), and takes on a group of misfit
kids hoping to perform in a Christmas Eve Gala of their own. Gail and
Jeremy grow close, but if she’s going to fulfill her lifelong dream, she
may have to leave him and the town she’s grown to love behind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egT_etFpAls

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22814692/

Love, Lizzo (documentary) (3:01 am, HBO Max)

Every once in a while, an artist changes not only music, but culture as
well. Lizzo has done both. This is the journey of a trailblazing superstar
who has become the movement the world desperately needed just by being
herself. The HBO Max documentary LOVE, LIZZO shares the inspirational story
behind her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise with an intimate look
into the moments that shaped her hard-earned rise to fame, success, love
and international stardom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zUMrdXxJJA

Criminal Minds: Evolution [new; revival] (3:01 am,
Paramount+)

Evolution is a continuation of the CBS drama Criminal Minds, which ended
its 15-season run in 2020. Returning cast members include Joe Mantegna,
Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Kirsten
Vangsness, while new faces include Zach Gilford. The first two (of 10)
episodes stream today—episode one will also air on CBS at 10 pm
tonight—while additional episodes will arrive one per week on Thursdays
through Dec. 15, and then from Jan. 12 through Feb. 9.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMhK_IN8oIQ

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/criminal-minds-evolution/season-1

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14115880/

Broadcast and cable:

The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS (special) (9 am to noon,
CBS)

Kick off the holiday season with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS,
anchored by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Kevin Frazier and TV personality and
author Keltie Knight, live from New York City. The special, a CBS
Thanksgiving tradition, will feature portions of the 96th Annual Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade live from NYC, as well as special performances by
the casts of the hit Broadway musicals “Moulin Rouge” and “SIX the
Musical.” Dropping by the parade to talk with Frazier and Knight are actors
from popular CBS series, including Jeremy Sisto from FBI, Liza Lapira from
THE EQUALIZER, and Louis Cato, bandleader on THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN
COLBERT.

https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/thanksgiving-day-parade-on-cbs/releases/?view=101205-the-thanksgiving-day-parade-on-cbs-anchored-by-emmy-award-winning-hosts-kevin-frazier-and-keltie-knight-will-air-live-from-new-york-city-thursday-nov

The 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (special) (9 am to
noon, NBC)

The National Dog Show (special) (noon to 2 pm, NBC)

The Masked Singer (special night) (8 pm, Fox)

Baking All the Way (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Julia Wilson, an accomplished pastry chef from Chicago, heads to a small
town bakery famous for their gingerbread to complete her Christmas
cookbook. There she finds herself at odds with Kris Thompson, the bakery’s
charming but private owner, who is ambivalent about sharing his secret
recipe. Stars Cory Lee and Yannick Bisson.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/baking-all-the-way

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14667790/

My Southern Family Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

When invited to cover a Pere Noel Christmas celebration in Louisiana,
Campbell, a journalist, meets her estranged father and his new family for
the first time. Stars Jaicy Elliot and Ryan Rottman, with Moira Kelly and
Bruce Campbell.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22247540/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fILP5XoyVc

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/my-southern-family-christmas/

Lego Masters (special night) (9 pm, Fox)

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Friday, Nov. 25

Streaming:

The Confession [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

A true crime documentary about the disappearance of Patricia Hall who
vanishes from the small Yorkshire town of Pudsey. Her husband Keith quickly
becomes a suspect, caught in a storm of rumour and suspicion. Only after a
year, when Keith Hall falls in love with a beautiful stranger, does the
terrible truth about his wife’s disappearance seem to emerge in a shocking
series of twists and revelations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BovFe-cnEk4

Blood & Water (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Netflix)

After crossing paths at a party, a Cape Town teen sets out to prove whether
a private-school swimming star is her sister who was abducted at birth.
South African series.

Season 3: A dark new force has entered the lives of our Parkhurst faves and
their lives will never be the same again. Friendships will be pushed,
lovers tested and not everyone will make it out aliv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTClXHjiSwM

https://www.netflix.com/title/81044547

Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich (documentary) (3:01 am,
Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-TlylMKh4

https://www.netflix.com/title/81380539

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter [new; complete season 1] (3:01
am, Netflix)

As a righteous cop pursues a merciless criminal in Bihar, he finds himself
navigating a deadly chase and a moral battle mired in corruption. Indian
series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XneHBxjMg_Y

https://www.netflix.com/title/81290872

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23037654/

Korea No. 1 [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Celebrity hosts meet the masters of Korean traditional culture and
experience firsthand the hard work that goes into making them the best.
Korean series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEVl15q7OZk

https://www.netflix.com/title/81610166

The Last Dolphin King (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

This documentary traces the career of renowned Spanish dolphin trainer José
Luis Barbero and the events leading up to his shocking death in 2015.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81414752

The Lost Patient [Le patient] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

After waking up from a coma with no memory of the night when his entire
family was murdered three years earlier, a young man and his psychiatrist
try to untangle the truth. French film; 1h 32m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81521006

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22938576/ [as "Le patient"]

Fantasy Football (movie) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

When Callie discovers she can control her NFL star dad through EA SPORTS
Madden NFL 23, she finds that keeping their secret is harder than they
think! Marsai Martin, Omari Hardwick and Kelly Rowland star.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYMaMlRuLAM

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15035506/

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (special) (3:01
am, Disney+)

James Gunn writes and directs a one-off TV special based on the Marvel film
series (and returning the Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista-led cast) that
finds the Guardians heading to Earth to pick up a Christmas present.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYhFFQl4fLs

The Hip Hop Nutcracker (special) (7 pm, Disney+)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRDGQZHsiGg

Broadcast and cable:

#Xmas (movie) (6 pm, Hallmark Channel)

When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand’s design contest, she poses as a
family influencer, enlisting the help of her best friend, Max, and her baby
nephew. When her video is selected as a finalist, Jen is torn on whether to
go on with her perfect “family” or reveal the truth. Stars Clare Bowen and
Brant Daugherty.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/xmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9892854/

A Royal Corgi Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Prince Edmond hopes to win his mother's love back with the gift of an
adorable but unruly corgi. He hires American dog trainer Cecily to make the
corgi presentable for the annual Christmas ball. Stars Hunter King and
Jordan Renzo.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/a-royal-corgi-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21063466/

Steppin' Into the Holiday (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Former Broadway star Billy Holiday returns to his hometown for Christmas
after being abruptly fired as the host-producer-judge of the hit TV series
“Celebrity Dance Off.” While there, he encounters Rae, the charismatic
owner of the local dance studio, where Billy’s 12-year-old nephew is her
standout student. This Christmas Rae is planning a dance recital fundraiser
with the goal of taking her students to see a Broadway show in New York
City. Billy volunteers to help Rae with the recital by reviving the town’s
traditional Christmas Eve show which was once a showcase for local talent.
With Billy’s knack for producing and Rae’s knowledge of all things local,
their collaboration clicks, and romantic sparks start flying! Stars Mario
Lopez, Jana Kramer, Terri Hoyos, Carla Jimenez, Enzo Rodriguez, Stefanie
Black, Courtney Mazza, Cheri Oteri, Mario Cantone, and Alicia Haymer.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/steppin-into-the-holiday

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18350946/

Fatal Family Reunion (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

Following news of her stepmother’s death, Sloane returns to her family
manor for the first time since she left years ago. She is greeted by her
brother, David, their housekeeper, Wendy, and her selfish stepsiblings,
Blake and Lexi. When the family’s will reveals that Lexi is the majority
inheritor, Blake is outraged, and mysterious deaths begin to occur.
Determined to figure out what is happening to her family, Sloane uncovers a
dark secret that could mean the end of her family as she knows it. Stars
Alexandra Augustine, Brett Geddes, and Stephanie Herrera.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/fatal-family-reunion

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22004492/

Christmas at the Drive-In (movie) (8 pm, Great American
Family)

A property lawyer works to prove that her town's drive-in theater, a local
institution, is not closed down at the holidays, finding romance with the
very person who is trying to sell the property. Stars Danica McKellar and
Neal Bledsoe.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/christmas-at-the-drive-in/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22499672/

Jeff Dunham: Me the People (comedy special) (8 pm, Comedy
Central)

We're Here (season 3 premiere) (10 pm, HBO)

Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley show small
communities the human side of drag; 6 episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ghvJYFxt-0

Rescuing a Fantasy Classic (special) (10:30 pm, TCM)

A comprehensive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the restoration
process of restoring 3-strip cinerama.

https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2409955/rescuing-a-fantasy-classic

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