Your Weekly Guide to TV Entertainment November 30 - December 6, 2025
Cold weather, warm hearts
Warm up from the chill outside with cosy new holiday programs. ‘Tis the season for Hallmark’s latest set of seasonal love stories, including “An Alpine Holiday,” airing Thursday, Dec. 4, starring Ashley Williams (“The Jim Gaffigan Show”) and Laci J Mailey (“Chesapeake Shores”), while Mae Whitman (“Parenthood”) stars in “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas,” premiering Friday, Dec. 5. Catch all the seasonal cheer also streaming on Hallmark+ postbroadcast.
Mae Whitman stars in “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas”
The most wonderful time of the year Get cozy with Hallmark holiday movies
By Sarah Passingham TV Media
Warm up from the chill outside with cozy new holiday programs. ‘Tis the season for Hallmark’s latest set of seasonal love stories on Hallmark, including “An Alpine Holiday,” airing Thursday, Dec. 4, and “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas,” premiering the next day, Friday, Dec. 5. Look for your seasonal favorites to stream on Hallmark+ postbroadcast.
The Hallmark festivities began all the way back in the middle of October, with new and favorite movies and series kicking off the holiday season early. Whether you haul out the decorations at the first sign of wintery weather or wait until Dec. 1, Hallmark has been ready to help set the holiday mood with near-daily premieres of seasonal programming.
The charm of the holiday season is turned up to the max with a destination celebration in a quaint village at the base of a mountain. In “An Alpine Holiday,” once-estranged sisters are brought together by their grandmother’s last wish. Faith (Ashley Williams, “The Jim Gaffigan Show”) and Kelly (Laci J Mailey, “Chesapeake Shores”) reunite in the frosty French Alps, sent there to recreate the trip of their grandmother’s life: her first vacation with the sisters’ grandfather.
Faith and Kelly repair their relationship while enjoying everything their alpine adventure has to offer. Helping the two experience their trip to the fullest is their handsome guide, Frederic (Julien Marlon Samani, “Tiny Beautiful Things”). Frederic and Kelly feel a spark on the mountain, making the voyage even more magical.
Next in the “Countdown to Christmas” lineup is a the first-ever holiday rom-com series from Hallmark, taking viewers across the pond. “Arrested Development” and “Parenthood” actress Mae Whitman stars as Kate in “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas.” Kate is successful in her career and surrounded by family and friends, living in the small town of Blexford, England.
Though Kate is busy with her Saville Row textile design business and caring for her father Mac (Nathaniel Parker, “The Vineyard”), who is on the mend from a motorbike accident, in her spare time, she feels like she is in a rut. This is where Kate’s best friend, Laura (Lucy Eaton, “Staged”), steps in.
Seeing that her friend could use something to shake up her life, Laura signs Kate up for a holiday-themed matchmaking program, The 12 Dates of Christmas. With the help of Laura and their longtime friend Callum (Julian Morris, “Little Women”), Kate sets out on dates full of yuletide cheer, only to meet a match — a dashing dater portrayed by Toby Sandeman (“The Game”).
Complicating this new development is a visit from Kate’s mother. Delilah (Mary McDonnell, “The Fall of the House of Usher”), who divorced Mac long ago in favor of a life spent globetrotting, pays a surprise holiday visit to her estranged family. Meanwhile, homebody Mac may have just met someone who gives him a reason to get out of the house in a local widow named Evelyn (Jane Seymour, “Harry Wild”).
New episodes of the six-part miniseries air two at a time on Fridays, with the finale of “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas” airing Friday, Dec. 19.
That’s not all that Hallmark has to offer this holiday season. Other festive series continue their runs with new weekly episodes through mid-December. The docuseries “Christmas at Sea” airs on Tuesdays and details the experience of Hallmark superfans as they set sail on a Christmas cruise to a tropical destination alongside Hallmark stars such as Jonathan Bennett (“Season’s Greetings From Cherry Lane,” 2024) and Sarah Drew (“Mistletoe Murders”).
Mondays are for the competitors on Hallmark. In the reality competition series “Finding Mr. Christmas,” Hallmark leading man hopefuls com-
pete for a chance to star in their own romance movie. Hosted by Bennett with lead judge Melissa Peterman (“Happy’s Place”), holiday hunks are put through their paces, testing their abilities to help load Santa’s sleigh or banter with their leading lady on horseback and whittling down the pool of dreamboats in weekly eliminations, all in the name of crowning a new TV movie love interest. Season 1 winner Ezra Moreland starred in the 2024 movie “Happy Howlidays.”
Following the star-making competition show is something a little sweeter. “Baked With Love: Holiday” sees 10 teams of two compete in a bake-off, putting their finest family recipes up on the judges table. Tamera Mowry-Housley (whose 2025 Hallmark holiday movie offering, “Tidings for the Season,” is available to stream on Hallmark+) hosts the series alongside the judges — chef Anna Haugh (“Anna Haugh’s Big Irish Food Tour”) and NYT Cooking producer Vaughn Vreeland, who’s done the morning show food segment rounds with appearances on “Good Morning America” and “Today” — who provide their expert tasting notes.
There is even more to stream, including a new installment of the beloved Hallmark film series “Three Wisest Men.” The third in the set after the 2022 film “Three Wise Men and a Baby” and last year’s “Three Wiser Men and a Boy,” the new film follows the three Brenner brothers — Luke (Andrew Walker, “Adventures in Love & Birding,” 2025), Taylor (Tyler Hynes, “Letterkenny”) and Stephan (Paul Campbell, “Turner & Hooch”) — on another holiday adventure. This time, they’re holding one last family Christmas in their childhood home before it goes up for sale.
Get into the holiday spirit with two Hallmark originals — “An Alpine Holiday,” airing Thursday, Dec. 4, and the “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas” series premiere, airing Friday, Dec. 5 — on Hallmark.
Julien Marlon Samani stars in “An Alpine Holiday”
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Highlights
thisweek
Sunday
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell
(9) WGN 7:00 p.m.
Savvy (Amber Riley) is dealing with a bad breakup and serious career burnout so she decides to renovate her entire life, starting with her kitchen. When she hires a charming contractor to tackle the job, she discovers she loves more than the cabinets.
Monday
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (7) WLS 7:00 p.m.
For a 10th year in a row, Disney fans can welcome in the festive season with live musical performances from Disney parks across America, including Disney World in Florida, Disneyland in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii.
Tuesday
Wednesday
93rd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center (5) WMAQ 7:00 p.m.
Nothing kicks off the Christmas season like the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Country music legend Reba McEntire hosts the 93rd annual edition of the two-hour event and plans to perform with a yet-to-be-announced all-star lineup.
Thursday
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (2) WBBM WCIA 7:00 p.m.
In-laws clash during this latest episode as Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones) and Mary’s (Zoe Perry) feud reignites when Georgie (Montana Jordan) needs help with the tire store. Meanwhile, a visit to the DMV causes Jim (Will Sasso) to confront his age.
Friday Gold Rush DISC 7:00 p.m.
This week, Parker asks Tyson to identify the weakest link in their crew. Tony, meanwhile, approaches Parker to make a deal and later raids his son Mike’s operation. Later, Rick enjoys himself while firing up on Lightning Creek for
Sunday
HBO 9:00 p.m.
The Chair Company
Season 1 of “The Chair Company” concludes Sunday, Nov. 30, on HBO. After an embarrassing incident at work, William Ronald Trosper (Tim Robinson) deals with it the only sane way he knows how — by diving deep into investigating a possibly vast and elaborate conspiracy. Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis and Will Price also star.
Saturday Paws in the City
(9) WGN 7:00 p.m.
Social media specialist Issa (Emeraude
Toubia) was on a path to success until a mistake destroyed her career. Now, she’s got to escorting a dog from play dates to grooming appointments before she can fall for its owner, Theo (Carter Jenkins).
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T <+++ Save Yourselv <+++ St. Vincent (‘14) Bill Murray < Oracle (‘23) Ryan Destiny <+++ The Disaster Artist (‘17) <++ Magic Mike's Last Dance (‘23)
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T < Jacob's Ladder (‘19) Michael Ealy. <+++ Minority Report (2002,Sci-Fi) Colin Farrell, Tom Cruise. <+++ The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (‘24) < Unexpected Christmas (‘25) Movie
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M < London Town (‘16) < Gasoline Alley (‘22) Devon Sawa,Bruce Willis. <+++ Patriots Day (‘16) Mark Wahlberg. <++ Lions for Lambs (‘07) < The Infernal Machine
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Sports this week
SUNDAY
9:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Qatar Grand Prix. (Live) (2:05)
10:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Chelsea vs. Arsenal. (Live) (2:00)
Noon (2) WBBM WCIA (32) WFLD NFL Football (Live) (3:00)
BIG10 Women’s College Basketball Fairfield at Iowa. (Live) (2:00)
ESPN Men’s College Wrestling Iowa at Iowa State. (Live) (2:00)
2:00 p.m. (7) WLS Spanish Primera Division Soccer Spanish Primera Division Soccer. Girona FC vs. Real Madrid. (Live) (2:00)
BIG10 Women’s College Basketball Saint Peter’s at Rutgers. (Live) (2:00)
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball St. Bonaventure at Florida Atlantic. (Live) (2:00)
3:25 p.m. (2) WBBM WCIA NFL Football (Live) (3:05)
7:15 p.m. (5) WMAQ NFL Football Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders. (Live) (3:15)
MONDAY
6:00 p.m. TRU College Basketball St. Francis (Pa.) at Xavier. (Live) (2:00)
TBS Women’s International Soccer Friendlies USA vs. Italy. (Live) (2:00)
7:00 p.m. ESPN NFL Football New York Giants at New England Patriots. (Live) (3:15)
ESPN2 NFL Football Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: New York Giants at New England Patriots. (Live) (3:15)
TUESDAY
1:30 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Fulham vs. Manchester City. (Live) (2:00)
4:00 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Connecticut at South Florida. (Live) (2:00)
5:00 p.m. BIG10 College Basketball Campbell at Penn State. (Live) (2:00)
6:00 p.m. TRU College Basketball Eastern Michigan at Butler. (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 College Basketball Tennessee at Syracuse. (Live) (2:00)
PODCAST
PRESSURE
RELATIONSHIPS
6:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Florida at Duke. (Live) (2:00)
7:00 p.m. (5) WMAQ NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Boston Celtics. (Live) (3:00)
8:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball North Carolina at Kentucky. (Live) (2:00)
WEDNESDAY
1:30 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Arsenal vs. Brentford. (Live) (2:00)
6:30 p.m. TNT NHL Hockey Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers. (Live) (2:30)
7:00 p.m. TRU College Basketball Maryland-Baltimore County at Georgetown. (Live) (2:00) GOLF DP World Tour Golf DP World Tour Golf. Crown Australian Open, First Round. (Live) (5:00)
8:00 p.m. BIG10 College Basketball Northwestern at Wisconsin. (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Tennessee at Stanford. (Live) (2:30)
8:15 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Teams TBA. (Live) (2:00)
9:00 p.m. TRU TNT NHL Hockey Utah Mammoth at Anaheim Ducks. (Live) (3:00)
10:00 p.m. BIG10 College Basketball UCLA at Washington. (Live) (2:00)
THURSDAY
12:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, First Round. (Live) (3:00)
2:00 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. West Ham United. (Live) (2:00)
4:00 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Florida at Virginia Tech. (Live) (2:00)
6:00 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Teams TBA. (Live) (2:00)
6:30 p.m. BIG10 College Hockey Minnesota at Ohio State. (Live) (2:30)
7:00 p.m. GOLF DP World Tour Golf DP World Tour Golf. Crown Australian Open, Second Round. (Live) (5:00)
8:00 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Notre Dame at Ole Miss. (Live) (2:00)
FRIDAY
12:30 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Second Round. (Live) (3:00)
4:00 p.m. TRU TNT World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
5:00 p.m. BIG10 College Hockey Minnesota at Ohio State. (Live) (2:30)
TRU TNT World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
6:00 p.m. TRU World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
ESPN College Football Teams TBA. (Live) (3:00)
ESPN2 College Basketball Gonzaga at Kentucky. (Live) (2:00)
6:30 p.m. TNT College Basketball Cincinnati at Xavier. (Live) (2:00)
7:00 p.m. (7) WLS College Football American Athletic Conference, Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (3:30) (32) WFLD College Football Mountain West Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (3:30) TRU World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
7:30 p.m. BIG10 College Hockey Michigan at Michigan State. (Live) (2:30)
8:30 p.m. GOLF DP World Tour Golf DP World Tour Golf. Crown Australian Open, Third Round. (Live) (3:30)
SATURDAY
11:30 a.m. (5) WMAQ Premier League Soccer Leeds
United vs. Liverpool. (Live) (2:00)
TNT World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
USA College Basketball Old Dominion at Richmond. (Live) (2:00)
Noon (9) WGN College Basketball UNC-Asheville at NC State. (Live) (2:00)
12:30 p.m. TNT World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
1:00 p.m. BIG10 College Basketball Ohio State at Northwestern. (Live) (2:00)
TRU College Basketball Boise State at Butler. (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 College Football SWAC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (3:00)
1:15 p.m. WCIA College Basketball Louisville vs. Indiana. (Live) (2:15)
1:30 p.m. (5) WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. (Live) (2:30)
TNT World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
USA College Basketball Princeton at Loyola-Chicago. (Live) (2:00)
3:00 p.m. (7) WLS ESPN College Football SEC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (3:00)
BIG10 College Basketball Rutgers at Michigan. (Live) (2:00)
3:30 p.m. WCIA College Basketball Baylor at Memphis. (Live) (2:00)
TRU World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
4:30 p.m. TRU World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
5:00 p.m. BIG10 College Basketball Washington at USC. (Live) (2:00)
ESPN2 College Basketball Teams TBA. (Live) (2:00)
FX UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 - Early Prelims (Live) (2:00)
5:30 p.m. TRU World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
6:30 p.m. TRU World Sevens Football (Live) (1:00)
7:00 p.m. (7) WLS College Football ACC Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (3:30) (32) WFLD College Football Big Ten Championship: Teams TBA. (Live) (3:30)
ESPN College Basketball Illinois vs. Tennessee. (Live) (2:00)
FX UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 - Prelims (Live) (2:00)
8:00 p.m. TRU College Basketball Arkansas-Pine Bluff at DePaul. (Live) (2:00)
9:00 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Auburn at Arizona. (Live) (2:00)
10:00 p.m. GOLF DP World Tour Golf DP World Tour Golf. Crown Australian Open, Final Round. (Live) (2:00)
MONDAY PRIME
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Shaft (‘00) Samuel L. Jackson. Mayor of (N) <++ The Equalizer (‘14) Marton Csokas, Denzel Washington. <++ The Equalizer 2 (‘18)Denzel Washington. (P)
Benja < Unexpected Christmas (‘25)Lil Rel Howery. (P) <++ Tyler Perry's Good Deeds (‘12) Tyler Perry. Power Book IV: Force <++ All About the Benjamins Movie
Infernal Machine <++ Labyrinth (‘86) Jennifer Connelly,David Bowie. <+++ Total Recall (‘90)Arnold Schwarzenegger. <++ The Stepford Wives <+++ The Machinist
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Private Ryan (‘98)Edward Burns,Tom Hanks.
Reflections on stardom
Clooney, Sandler share screen time in Baumbach epic ‘Jay Kelly’
By Dana Simpson TV Media
There is a saying in the film industry that “every movie is a miracle.” While most recently used as the title of a 2025 book coauthored by veteran Boston Herald journalist Nat Segaloff and film critic Leonard Maltin, the sentiment behind the phrase rings true for many involved in a film’s production. As such, it comes as no surprise that Hollywood loves films about films and filmmaking. And indeed, who doesn’t love to see themselves represented on screen?
In “Jay Kelly,” the newest film from four-time Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” 2019), esteemed actor and eternal heartthhrob George Clooney (“Michael Clayton,” 2007) gets a chance to relive some of his own finest moments while wearing the shoes of the titular leading man. With his manager, Ron, played by funnyman Adam Sandler (“Spanglish,” 2004), at his side, fictional Hollywood favorite Jay Kelly “embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting both his past and present” (per Netflix).
“Jay Kelly” is now playing in select theaters and begins streaming Friday, Dec. 5, on Netflix.
When it comes to visual storytelling, writer/director Baumbach — who has previously been lauded for his work penning “The Squid and the Whale” (2005) and “Barbie” (2023), among others — holds stock in the fact that actors serve as blank slates to reflect the viewers’ lives and dreams back at them in a meaningful way.
“Movie stars are our avatars,” Baumbach told Vanity Fair in an August interview. “They are people that we invest in and project onto and live through. ... That was in the DNA of what this thing should be: What if a movie star was essentially playing one, and reflecting back our own vulnerabilities and our own questions about life?”
Casting Clooney as the movie star in question is a key decision for the film, as several adults and children will have grown up with the A-lister releasing a plethora of films. From the “E.R.” in the 1990s to “O Brother, Where Art Thou” (2000) and the Ocean’s franchise at the turn of the millennium and, more recently, everything from “Wolfs” (2024) to Nespresso commercials, there is no denying that Clooney is one of the most recognizable Western actors working today.
Baumbach, alongside co-writer and actress Emily Mortimer (“Match Point,” 2005), uses Clooney’s fame to the film’s advantage by attempting to craft a piece that simultaneously reflects the nuance and cultish nature of a glorified Hollywood lifestyle while also revealing the humanity of the title actor himself, who is plagued by the same loneliness, uncertainty and eternal questioning that so many people face throughout their lives.
George Clooney and Adam Sandler in “Jay Kelly”
But despite Kelly’s on-screen struggle to parse his personal failures amid global career success, Clooney told CBS reporter Seth Doane that he does not personally relate to his character’s inability to move beyond his setbacks and disappointments.
“What I know in life is you can live with failure: ‘I tried this, it didn’t work out,’” Clooney shared during an interview with Doane in Venice, Italy, where the film premiered. “What you can’t live with is regret. Jay Kelly is filled with regret. I mean, if I get hit by a bus tomorrow, I have no regrets. I’ve certainly made mistakes. I’ve certainly done some dumb things. But I took a big bite at the apple, and I really took big swings.”
Thankfully, Kelly has his caring manager, Ron, at his side to hype him up and guide him through some of his darkest reflections and regrets, which begin to consume him shortly after his daughter (Grace Edwards, “Asteroid City,” 2023) leaves home for Paris. Played by Sandler in a manner both comedic and grounded, Ron is, in many ways, an extension of Kelly and the fame the two of them created over their years together in Tinsel Town. Likewise, Ron’s relative invisibility next to his star offers its own comment on the more vapid side of the industry, something Oscar winner Laura Dern’s (“Jurassic Park,” 1993) character, Liz, highlights in the film.
“It only goes one way,” says Liz, Kelly’s publicist and Ron’s one-time romantic interest, adding, “No one wants to say it, but it does. We aren’t to him what he is to us.”
“Jay Kelly” is a two-hour showbiz epic featuring a sweeping score by Nicholas Britell, who composed the scores for HBO’s “Succession” and the three-time Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight” (2016), with cinematography by Oscar winner Linus Sandgren (“La La Land,” 2016).
Patrick Wilson (“The Conjuring,” 2013), Isla Fisher (“Wedding Crashers,” 2005), Louis Partridge (“Disclaimer”), Jamie Demetriou (“Stath Lets Flats”), Billy Crudup (“The Good Shepherd,” 2006), Riley Keough (“It Comes at Night,” 2017), Eve Hewson (“Bad Sisters”), Greta Gerwig (“Frances Ha,” 2012), Patsy Ferran (“Mickey 17,” 2025) and Jim Broadbent (“Moulin Rouge!” 2001) round out the star-studded cast.
Screen Scramble
Unscramble the letters for each word to reveal five movies and TV shows. Then, rearrange the circled letters to discover the actor who has appeared in all five.
Solution on page 2
By Caroline Collacutt TV Media
While we’re all counting down to Christmas, chef Gordon Ramsay (“Hell’s Kitchen”) has his latest competitors looking up. “Next Level Chef” gets a holiday makeover in the threeweek special event “Next Level Baker,” making its debut Thursday, Dec. 4, on Fox.
In this festive “Next Level” spinoff, Ramsay — who is joined by Food Network star Carla Hall (“Top Chef”) and Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson (“Cupcake Wars”) — welcomes bakers of all levels, from home bakers, to professionals, to social media stars, to explore the three-tier set built for “Next Level Chef,” all decked out for this new baking competition.
With a $25,000 prize on the line, the bakers in question will be “challenged to create eyepopping festive holiday delights,” says Fox. Split into three teams, the contestants will have Ramsay, Hall or Nelson as a coach, seeing the culinary superstars aiding their fledglings with the tasks at hand.
According to Yahoo, the “Next Level Chef” kitchen “has been transformed into a winter wonderland to capture the holiday spirit for the bakeoff, so there will be bakers in the basement level where the equipment leaves a lot to be desired; the middle level, which is an average kitchen; and then, the top level, which is state of the art.”
As the competition progresses, the teams will experience all three kitchens, utilizing different tools and pieces of equipment as they whip up Christmas-themed cookies, cakes and more. After the weekly challenges are announced, the bakers must grab ingredients from a moving platform, transforming their choices into a five-star culinary masterpiece that proves the team’s worthiness for the top-level kitchen.
Carla Hall, Gordon Ramsay and Candace Nelson star in “Next Level Baker”
Crossword
Across
1. Special connections
4. Nonprofits’ ads, e.g.: Abbr.
8. Make a loud noise
12. Far from a four-poster
13. It’s high in Peru
14. Sterile pack animal
15. ___ candy (pleasing music)
16. Long-running MTV documentary series
18. Ethan Hawke series
20. Takes to bed
21. Funny TV show
25. “Peter and Wendy” role
26. “My fingers are crossed”
27. Detect visually
28. Circus security
29. Section one
32. Freelancers work on it
34. NBA and AMA, for example
36. “That’s not good”
37. Glen Powell comedy
41. Seth Rogen comedy
44. Nautical yes
45. Reference page edited by a group
46. Xmas candy piece
47. Moist droplets
48. Seemingly serious sign
49. Gave the once-over
50. Nine-digit fig.
Down
1. Rapper in “Law & Order: SVU”
2. Wyle of “The Pitt”
3. Netflix and Hulu, for two
4. Qualified release
5. Large amount
6. To some extent
7. Strains for single singers
8. Traditional mnemonic for when oysters are in season
9. “___ Lips Are Sealed” (1981 Go-Go’s song)
10. From A to Z
11. Like SpongeBob’s tie
17. D-Day conflict
19. Cook up a whopper?
22. Classic SNL alien family
23. Nigeria is part of it: abbr.
24. First saw
25. Mariners’ domains
27. Setting to be kept under wraps, maybe
30. An alarm bell, not a poison
31. Number after sieben
32. Caused to take flight, say
33. Big word in comics
35. Common pizza ingredient
36. Have a view
38. June 6, 1944 remembrance
39. Some whiskeys
40. Like a patchwork
41. Noah’s per-species limit
42. Finger-pointer’s cry
43. Supplement (with “out”)
Solution on page 6
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1/3: The Final Insult
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Enemies (‘09) Johnny Depp.
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Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade < Indiana Jones& the
Perfect Holiday < Pretty Thing (‘25) Karl Glusman, Alicia Silverstone. <+++ From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Power Book IV: Force < Fear Joseph Sikora.
Dead Don't Hurt
Crisis (‘21) Armie Hammer,Gary Oldman. <++ Lions for Lambs Robert Redford. <++ Rules of Engagement (‘00) Tommy Lee Jones. <+ The Collector (‘09) Josh Stewart.
By Kimberly Tremblay TV Media
WHAT’S NEW ON NETFLIX
“The Abandons” - Season 1
Matriarchs rise and empires fall when Season 1 of “The Abandons” premieres Thursday, Dec. 4, on Netflix. Set in 1850s Washington, the series follows two families led by fierce matriarchs — one ruling through privilege, the other bound by loyalty — as they clash for control of a lawless land. When a corrupt alliance of wealth and power threatens to seize their territory, the families unite with outcasts and drifters to fight for survival and sovereignty. In a brutal world where the line between justice and vengeance blurs, every decision can mean life or death. Directed by Otto Bathurst (“Black Mirror”) and Stephen Surjik (“The Witcher”), “The Abandons” is written by Kurt Sutter (“The Shield”) and stars Gillian Anderson (“The X Files”), Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones”) and Ryan Hurst (“Remember the Titans,” 2000).
WHAT’S NEW ON APPLE TV
“The First Snow of Fraggle Rock” (2025) Joy, music and a touch of magic fall from the sky when “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock” premieres Friday, Dec. 5, on Apple TV. The Fraggles are ready to celebrate their favorite winter traditions, until only one lonely snowflake drifts down and Gobo (John Tartaglia, “Fraggle Rock”) finds himself unable to write the annual holiday song. Determined to restore the spirit of the season, he ventures into the human world, known to the Fraggles as “Outer Space,” in search of new inspiration. Meanwhile, back in the Gorgs’ castle, Junior (Dan Garza, “Splash and Bubbles”) faces his own holiday chaos with the arrival of a baby sibling. The voice cast also stars Karen Prell (“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” 1992) as Red, Donna Kimball (“The Muppets Mayhem”)
as Mokey, Jordan Lockhart (“Opie’s Home”) as Wembley, Lilli Cooper (“Dynasty”) as Doc and Dave Goelz (“Fraggle Rock”) as Boober. Filled with warmth, laughter and original songs — including a duet with Lele Pons (“The Secret Life of Lele Pons”) — this heartfelt special is directed by Jon Rosenbaum (“The Troop”) and executive produced by Lisa Henson (“Harriet the Spy”).
WHAT’S NEW ON DISNEY+
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw” (2025)
Greg Heffley’s (Aaron Harris, “Matlock”) latest misadventure arrives just in time for the holidays when “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw” premieres Friday, Dec. 5, on Disney+. In this animated chapter of the “Wimpy Kid” saga, Greg tries to balance school, family and the awkwardness of growing up. When he learns his crush will be watching the school talent show, Greg becomes determined to
make an impressive appearance. Unfortunately, his father, Frank (Chris Diamantopoulos, “The Sticky”), has other plans. Worried that Greg lacks discipline, Frank threatens to send him to military school by the end of the summer. To avoid that fate, Greg commits to the talent show as a chance to prove he can step up and take responsibility. With encouragement from his friends, including Rowley (Jude Zarzaur, “The Chosen Adventures”), Greg must decide what he stands for and how far he’s willing to go to change his dad’s mind. Directed by Matt Danner (“Muppet Babies”) and Gino Nichele (“Max Steel”), “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw” is written and produced by Jeff Kinney (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” 2010).
WHAT’S NEW ON PRIME VIDEO
“The Merchants of Joy” (2025)
This holiday season, meet the families keeping New York’s Christmas spirit alive when “The Merchants of Joy” arrives on Prime Video Monday, Dec. 1. In
the heart of New York City, five families transform bustling streets into festive holiday hubs, working tirelessly to uphold a cherished tradition. “The Merchants of Joy” follows these passionate vendors as they source the perfect trees, manage seasonal sales and protect a family legacy that has been passed down for generations. The film captures the challenges of a fast-paced, ever-changing city, alongside the pride, grit and ingenuity required to make each season successful. Through the eyes of these Christmas diehards, experience the warmth and joy that one tree, one customer and one family can bring. Based on “Secrets of the Christmas Tree Trade,” an article written by Owen Long for Epic Magazine, “The Merchants of Joy” is directed by Celia Aniskovich (“How to Fix a Drug Scandal”), with Todd Lubin (“The Insider,” 1999) executive producing.
WHAT’S NEW ON MGM+
“Words
+ Music”
Some of music’s biggest names share the stories behind their hits when “Words + Music” premieres Sunday, Nov. 30, on MGM+. “Words + Music” invites viewers into an intimate performance space where iconic musicians reveal the stories behind their most unforgettable songs. In front of small live audiences and nearly wraparound screens illustrating their tales, artists including Elvis Costello (“Veronica”), Sheryl Crow (“All I Wanna Do”), John Legend (“All of Me”) and Alanis Morissette (“Hand in My Pocket”) perform beloved hits while sharing personal insights, inspirations and memories that shaped their music. Filmed at Amazon MGM Studios’ volume stage in Culver City, California, the series captures the emotion, artistry and storytelling that have made these performers legendary. Born from the acclaimed “Words + Music” podcast produced by Gunpowder & Sky and Audible, the show transforms semi-longform conversations into a visually engaging live experience, offering fans an intimate look at the people behind the songs.
Michael Greyeyes, Gillian Anderson and Michiel Huisman in “The Abandons”
Gobo in “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock”
Greg Walsh of Greg’s Trees in “Merchants of Joy”
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PARMT 49 241 241 Two Men Two Men Two Men Two Men Two MenTwo Men <++ The Equalizer (‘14)Marton Csokas, Denzel Washington. <+++ American Sniper (‘14)Bradley Cooper.
SYFY 160 122 244 < M3GAN <++ Demolition Man (‘93) Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone. <++ Mortal Kombat (‘95)Robin Shou. <+ Mortal Kombat Annihilation (‘97)Robin Shou. < Journey to the Cente
TBS 29 139 247 Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big BangBig Bang <++ I Wanna Dance With Somebody (‘22) Stanley Tucci,Naomi Ackie. (P) <+++ The Preacher's Wife (P)
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Contacto deportivo (L) (N)
(‘95)Tom Hanks.
Mummy (‘17) Russell Crowe,Tom Cruise.
The Invitation
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planet
Ghost (‘90) Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze.
Titanic (1997, History)Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Leonardo DiCaprio. <+++ Heat (‘95) Robert De Niro, Al Pacino.
(2000,
Rosemary's Baby (‘68) Mia Farrow.
Cujo (‘83) Danny Pintauro, Dee Wallace. < Outlaw Posse
TBATo Be Announced To Be Announced TBA Movie
Florida Project (‘17) Willem Dafoe. <+++ My Cousin Rachel (‘17) Rachel Weisz. < Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead <++ Tuesday (‘23)Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Southside With You <+++ Rocketman (‘19) Jamie Bell,Taron Egerton. <+++ Gone Baby Gone (‘07)Casey Affleck. <++++ The Untouchables (‘87) Kevin Costner.
Gladiator (‘00) Leaf Phoenix,Russell Crowe. To Be Announced To Be AnnouncedTo Be Announced < American Gangster
Widowmaker (‘02) Harrison Ford. <++ Labyrinth (‘86)Jennifer Connelly,David Bowie. <+++ Total Recall (‘90)Arnold Schwarzenegger. <++ Love Me (‘24) Kristen Stewart. Movie
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<+++ Grease <++++ Forrest Gump (1994, Comedy Drama)Robin Wright,Gary Sinise,Tom Hanks. <+++ Grease (‘78)Olivia Newton-John,John Travolta. Gold. GirlsGold. Girls
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TBS 29 139 247 Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big BangBig Bang <++ Sweet Home Alabama Reese Witherspoon. <+++ Barbie (‘23)Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie. Movie
TCM 501 132 256 <+++ King of Kings (‘61) Jeffrey Hunter. The Power of Film <+++ People Will Talk (‘51) Cary Grant. <++ The Scarlet Empress (‘34)Marlene Dietrich. < Cry of the City TLC 42 183 280 Sister Wives Sister Wives Seeking Sister WifeSeeking Sister Wife (N) Seeking Sister Wife (N) 90 Day "Khali Pyala" 90 Day "J'ai Un Rêve" Seeking Sister Wife
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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (P) <+++ From the World of John Wick: Ballerina < The Bourne Legacy
Woodstock <+++ This Is Spinal Tap Rob Reiner To Be Announced
<+++ Wedding Crashers
(‘05)Owen Wilson. To Be Announced
Battle of the Sexes (‘17) Emma Stone. <++ Magic Mike's Last Dance Channing Tatum. <++ The Flash (‘23)Sasha Calle,Michael Shannon,Ezra Miller. <+++ Inception
American Renegades (‘17) Sullivan Stapleton. <++ Shooter (‘07) Michael Peña,Mark Wahlberg. < Guns Up (‘25) Kevin James. (P) <++ Fight or Flight (‘24)Josh Hartnett. Movie
Gangster
Good Kill < Gasoline Alley (‘22) Devon Sawa, Bruce Willis <+++ Patriots Day (‘16) Mark Wahlberg.
Hotel Mumbai (‘18)Armie Hammer. <+++ The Machinist
By Adam Thomlison TV Media
Q: Why are some of the songs used on “Dancing With the Stars” performed live, while others are recordings by the original artist? It’s so inconsistent.
A: It depends who you ask, but the folks who make the show say it comes down to the specific needs of the performance.
According to “Dancing With the Stars” music director Ray Chew, it’s often about really specific nuances that the pros want to bring out in the choreography.
“They’re like, ‘Well, I need to do a little movement on that,’” he told Us Weekly last year. “There’s a lot of very, very specific things that they look for.”
His job, then, is to emphasize those little moments in his live band’s arrangement. And the pros are often providing “revisions and modifications” right up until showtime.
He’s also often required to reinterpret a popular song to suit a totally different type of dance — a new skill he’s had to develop for his “DWTS” role. “There was nothing previous to this show where I had to take the song ‘Get Down On It’ and make a rumba out of it.”
On the other hand, executive producer Conrad Green (“Crime Scene Kitchen”) said there are times when a live band simply can’t reproduce what the performers like about the original recording.
“It took hundreds of hours in a studio to get some of those sounds,” he told the Hollywood Reporter back in 2013. “So in some cases we’re thinking, let’s just use that song.
“What’s the point in forcing a band to try to do something that’s impossible to achieve?”
Q: What ever happened to Lorenzo Lamas? Is he still doing stuff?
A: “Doing stuff” is a great description of screen heartthrob Lorenzo Lamas’s (“Baby Rock,” 1984) late career. He has more credits on his resume for appearing as himself than he does for acting roles — so perhaps, when he finally retires, his greatest role will have been Lorenzo Lamas.
Fortunately, he’s not done yet.
He’s had three roles this year alone. He appeared in the Hallmark movie “Love in the Clouds” last May, and he did two action films, “Checkmate” and “President Down,” both of
which were released directly on the Tubi streaming platform.
He has a couple of other potential films on the go, though it’s not clear which will come first, if any (they’re all very much in the idea stage).
He first came to fame back in the ‘80s, for starring in the hit prime-time soap “Falcon Crest” and the schlocky-but-successful film series “Snake Eater,” the first of which was released in 1989.
By that point, he had built up a recognized brand as a handsome tough guy that he’s been trading on ever since.
That includes other films and shows, but also a lot of reality TV, such as the short-lived series
“Leave it to Lamas,” which aired in 2009 on the E! Entertainment channel, and the ABC competition series “Are You Hot? The Search for America’s Sexiest People.”
More recently, he appeared on a couple of episodes of “Blue Collar Auction” and the 2017 revival of the groundbreaking ABC celebrity reality series “Battle of the Network Stars” (having done quite a few episodes of the original back in the ‘80s).
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host “Dancing With the Stars”