Hallmark’s latest seasonal romances welcome the holiday season, including “An Alpine Holiday,” on Thursday, Dec. 4, and “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas,” on Friday, Dec. 5.
Mae Whitman stars in “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas”
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Sunday
9:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Qatar Grand Prix. From Losail International Circuit in Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar. (L)
8:30 p.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Qatar Grand Prix. From Losail International Circuit in Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar.
Saturday
7:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Qualifying. From Yas Marina Circuit in Yas Island, Abu Z¸aby, United Arab Emirates. (L)
BASEBALL
Wednesday
5 p.m. CHSN Top Prospects An inside look at top prospects in White Sox organization.
BASKETBALL
Sunday
11 a.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 St. Bonaventure at Florida Atlantic. From Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Fla. (L)
6 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball Cleveland Charge at Windy City Bulls. Tip-Off Tournament.
7:30 p.m. ESPN We’re #1! -- 1991 & 1992 Duke Blue Devils A look back at the memorable Duke teams that defined an era.
Monday
2 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today (L)
6 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic. From Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
11 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
12:30 a.m. ESPN2 Don’t Ever Give Up Iconic and inspirational words spoken by Jim Valvano.
Tuesday
10 a.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
1 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 Tennessee at Syracuse. From JMA Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Florida at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (L)
7 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Malaysia faces her fears and meets with a police officer. WEEK WMAQ New York Knicks at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 Connecticut at Kansas. From Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. (L) VH1 Basketball Wives CeCe and Kristen keep their distance from each other.
8:30 p.m. ESPN North Carolina at Kentucky. From Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (L)
9 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Tami wants to call off her engagement with Reggie.
10 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives The ladies are excited to arrive in Amsterdam.
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Kristen and CeCe’s family issues finally come to a head.
2 a.m. ESPN2 Don’t Ever Give Up Iconic and inspirational words spoken by Jim Valvano.
Wednesday
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Kentucky at Miami. From Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Louisville at Arkansas. From Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. (L)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball NC State at Oklahoma. From the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla. (L)
7 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jen’s presence in Amsterdam ignites a firestorm.
8 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Tennessee at Stanford. From Maples Pavilion in Stanford, Calif. (L)
VH1 Basketball Wives The Reunion. The ladies reunite to rehash drama from the past season.
8:15 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
8:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
9 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie deals with her son’s devastating diagnosis.
10 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Tami faces her daughters after getting secretly married.
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Evelyn hosts a business event; Tami faces a health scare.
11:30 p.m. ESPN2 Don’t Ever Give Up Iconic and inspirational words spoken by Jim Valvano.
CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
12 a.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
Thursday
10 a.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
1 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
2 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 NBA Today (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Florida at Virginia Tech. From Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Va. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball (L)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball Teams TBA. (L)
7 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie moves her family after a series of robberies.
8 p.m. ESPN Women’s College Basketball (L)
ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball
Notre Dame at Ole Miss. From Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss. (L)
VH1 Basketball Wives Malaysia confronts OG after she is a no-show at a party.
9 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jen’s guest raises eyebrows; Evelyn and Jen face off.
10 p.m. ESPN2 Don’t Ever Give Up Iconic and inspirational words spoken by Jim Valvano.
VH1 Basketball Wives Byron sets the record straight about Thomas.
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie celebrates the recovery of Shareef.
Friday
1 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 Gonzaga at Kentucky. From Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (L) TNT College Basketball Pregame (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L) TNT Cincinnati at Xavier. From Cintas Center in Cincinnati. (L)
7 p.m. CHSN Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
VH1 Basketball Wives Rumors spread about Malaysia and her kids.
8 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Byron and Thomas take a step forward in their relationship.
8:30 p.m. TNT College Basketball Postgame (L)
9 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Malaysia and Evelyn question Jennifer’s motives.
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie and Evelyn are ready to find Mr. Right.
11 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball VH1 Basketball Wives Jen finds herself at odds with Evelyn and Malaysia.
Saturday
10:30 a.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Tip-Off (L)
11 a.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L) WFLD WYZZ Duke at Michigan State. From Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. (L) WMBD Iowa State at Purdue. From Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (L)
11:30 a.m. USA Old Dominion at Richmond. From Robins Center in Richmond, Va. (L)
12 p.m. WGN UNC-Asheville at NC State. From Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. (L)
1 p.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Hoops Extra (L)
1:15 p.m. WMBD Louisville vs. Indiana. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)
1:30 p.m. CHSN NBA G League Basketball USA Princeton at Loyola-Chicago. From Joseph J. Gentile Center in Chicago. (L)
3:30 p.m. WMBD Baylor at Memphis. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (L)
4 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
5 p.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. ESPN Illinois vs. Tennessee. From Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (L)
9 p.m. ESPN Auburn at Arizona. From McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Ariz. (L)
11 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball EXTREME
Sunday
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2025 Trending Moments - Part 1.
7:30 p.m. ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2025 Trending Moments - Part 2. FOOTBALL
Sunday
7:30 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
9 a.m. ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown (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. ESPN2 College Football Final WBBM WFLD WMBD WYZZ NFL Football (L)
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
3 p.m. WFLD WYZZ NFL on FOX Postgame (L)
3:25 p.m. WBBM WMBD NFL Football (L)
4 p.m. ESPN College Football Final
6 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Football Night in America (L)
7:15 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders. From Northwest Field in Landover, Md. (L)
1 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Football Monday
2 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
5 p.m. ESPN Monday Night Countdown (L)
CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
7 p.m. ESPN New York Giants at New England Patriots. From Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. (L)
7:15 p.m. ESPN2 Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: New York Giants at New England Patriots. From Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. (L)
9:30 p.m. 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
2 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live (L)
2:30 p.m. ESPN2 Always College Football
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)
6 p.m. ESPN College Football Playoff: Top 25 (L)
9:30 p.m. WFLD 1st & North
10 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
10:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
12:30 a.m. WFLD 1st & North
1 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show Wednesday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live Signing Day Special.
2 p.m. ESPN2 Championship Drive
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)
7 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live Thursday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L) ESPN2 College Football Live
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
8 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
11 p.m. ESPN2 The Path: LSU Football
11:30 p.m. ESPN2 The Pulse: Texas A&M Football
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly Friday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Live
5 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. (L)
6:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ FOX College Football Pregame (L)
7 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Mountain West Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. (L) WLS American Athletic Conference, Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
sports this week
11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
1:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
2 a.m. ESPN Teams TBA.
Saturday
6 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
7 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Matchup
8 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
11 a.m. ESPN MAC Championship: Teams TBA. From Ford Field in Detroit. (L) WLS Big 12 Championship: Teams TBA. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (L)
1 p.m. ESPN2 SWAC Championship: Teams TBA. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
3 p.m. ESPN WLS SEC Championship: Teams TBA. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Scoreboard (L)
6 p.m. ESPN College Football Scoreboard (L)
7 p.m. WFLD WYZZ Big Ten Championship: Teams TBA. From Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (L) WLS ACC Championship: Teams TBA. From Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (L)
8 p.m. WHOI IHSA Football Playoff Pairings Show
11 p.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
12 a.m. ESPN2 College Football Final
1 a.m. ESPN2 MAC Championship: Teams TBA. From Ford Field in Detroit.
1:35 a.m. WEEK The Rise Kirby Smart.
2 a.m. ESPN College Football Final
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GOLF
Saturday
1:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Hero World Challenge, Third Round. From Albany Golf Club in Nassau, Bahamas. (L) HOCKEY
Sunday
1:30 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
2 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
2:30 p.m. CHSN Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
5 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks Postgame Live (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN Always an Original
10 p.m. CHSN Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Monday
10 a.m. CHSN Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
1 p.m. CHSN Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago.
Tuesday
3 p.m. ESPN2 The Point (L)
7 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
7:30 p.m. CHSN NHL Hockey
10 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks Postgame Live (L)
11 p.m. CHSN NHL Hockey Wednesday
10 a.m. CHSN NHL Hockey
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Norris, McLaren aim for late season statement at Lusail Circuit
The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix returns to the calendar at Lusail International Circuit for the season’s penultimate sprint race and grand prix weekend. The race is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 30, with all practices, qualifiers and race day airing live on ESPN.
The 2025 Formula One season has been exhilarating, with this year’s championship fight tightening as McLaren’s Lando Norris holds a slight edge over teammate Oscar Piastri for top spot in the drivers’ standings. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen continues chasing third place, making for a thrilling three-way duel between some of F1’s best.
This season, McLaren’s form has been the dominating headlines all year. Both Norris and Piastri have produced consistent wins and podiums for a team that’s hungry to win it all. Entering Lusail, Norris will be full of confidence as 2025 has been by far his most consistent and impressive season statistically producing six grand prix victories, 16 podiums and only two retirements, helping McLaren remain in top form all season long. With Piastri sitting right behind Norris
in the standings, any mistake he makes will come with scrutiny. However, if he can leave Qatar with a victory, that could give him the psychological advantage heading into the season’s final races.
Around the paddock, teams such as Red Bull and Mercedes will continue to push and exploit any weakness they can find, but this season, McLaren has undeniably found the upper hand more often than not against its competitors.
1 p.m. CHSN NHL Hockey
6 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)
6:30 p.m. TNT Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers. (L)
9 p.m. TNT Utah Mammoth at Anaheim Ducks. From the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. (L)
12 a.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT (L)
Thursday
5 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
9 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Countdown Live (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
12 a.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks Postgame Live (L)
Friday
10 a.m. CHSN NHL Hockey
Saturday
10:30 a.m. CHSN NHL Hockey
8 p.m. CHSN Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
SKATING
Thursday
8 a.m. E! ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
Friday
7 a.m. E! ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
Saturday
8 a.m. E! ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
SKIING
Sunday
12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Copper Cup, Women’s Giant Slalom. Saturday
4 p.m. WEEK WMAQ FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Birds of Prey, Men’s Super-G. From Beaver Creek, Colo.
SOCCER
Sunday
6 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United. From Selhurst Park in London. (L)
8 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (L)
sportsquiz
Questions:
10:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Chelsea vs. Arsenal. From Stamford Bridge in London. (L)
2 p.m. WLS Spanish Primera Division Soccer Girona FC vs. Real Madrid. From Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. (L)
Monday
6 p.m. TBS Women’s International Soccer Friendlies USA vs. Italy. From Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (L)
Tuesday
1:30 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Fulham vs. Manchester City. From Craven Cottage in London. (L)
Wednesday
1:30 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Arsenal vs. Brentford. From Emirates Stadium in London. (L)
Thursday
2 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester United vs. West Ham United. From Old Trafford in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. (L)
Friday
4 p.m. TNT World Sevens Football (L)
5 p.m. TNT World Sevens Football (L)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Arsenal. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (L)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (L)
10:30 a.m. TNT World Sevens Football (L) 11:30 a.m. TNT World Sevens Football (L) WEEK WMAQ Premier League Soccer Leeds United vs. Liverpool. From Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. (L)
12:30 p.m. TNT World Sevens Football (L) 1:30 p.m. TNT World Sevens Football (L)
WRESTLING
Sunday
12 p.m. ESPN Men’s College Wrestling Iowa at Iowa State. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
Dodgers Baseball History
Answers:
1) A cherished voice to many baseball fans, which legendary radio broadcaster called Dodgers games for a record-setting 67 seasons?
2) Prior to moving to the West Coast in 1958, the Dodgers called Brooklyn, N.Y. home. What historic baseball stadium did the Brooklyn Dodgers play in from 1913-1957?
3) A baseball organization celebrated for its rich history of great pitchersthe No. 32 is retired in honor of which former Dodgers pitcher?
4) Which former Japanese Dodgers pitcher threw a no-hitter on Sept. 17, 1996?
5) The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers were the first team to feature co-MVP’s in the World Series. Which three Dodgers players shared this award?
6) Prior to Shohei Ohtani’s back-to-back home run record-setting seasons, who was the Dodgers single-season home run record holder?
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5) Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager
4) Hideo Nomo
3) Sandy Koufax
2) Ebbets Field
1) Vin Scully
Shawn Green (49, 2001)
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31 131 254 AMC (7:30) <++ National Lampoon's European Vacation ('85) <+++ Ghostbusters ('84)Dan Aykroyd,Harold Ramis, Bill Murray <++ Snow Day Mark Webber, Jean Smart, Chris Elliott. <+++ Scrooged ('88) Karen Allen, John Forsythe,Bill Murray <++ Christmas With the Kranks ('04) Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd,Tim Allen.
32 129 237 BRAVO Medicine "This Ain't the Playground" Married to Medicine "Choosing Sides" Married to Medicine Housewives "Good Will Haunting" The Real Housewives The Real Housewives The Real Housewives Housewives "Trouble in Paradise" The Real Housewives Housewives "Mom's the Word"
33 122 244 SYFY <+++ Kick-Ass ('10) Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. <+++ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ('05) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ('07) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. < Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince
34 107 249 COM Parks Parks Parks Parks ParksParks "Camping" <+++ The Other Guys ('10) Mark Wahlberg,Eva Mendes,Will Ferrell.
<++ Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby ('06) John C. Reilly,Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell. <++ Get Hard ('15)Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson,Will Ferrell.
35 105 242 USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (N) (Live) Premier (N) (Live) Premier League Soccer Chelsea vs.Arsenal From Stamford Bridge in London. (N) (Live) Goal Zone (N) Law & Order: SV U "Chat Room" Law & Order: SV U "Surveillance" Law & Order: SV U "Web" Law & Order: SVU "Avatar" Law & Order: SV U "Friending Emily"
36 139 247 TBS Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends <+++ Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ('71) Jack Albertson, Gene Wilder. <+++ Wonka ('23)Calah Lane, Hugh Grant,Timothée Chalamet. Big Bang
37 180 311 FREE (:05) <+ Air Bud: Golden Receiver ('98) Cynthia Stevenson, Kevin Zegers. (:05) <+++ The Fox and the Hound ('81) Voices of Kurt Russell, Mickey Rooney (:05) <++ Chicken Little ('05) Voices of Joan Cusack,Don Knotts, Zach Braff. <+++ A Bug's Life ('98) Voices of Kevin Spacey,Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dave Foley (:10) <+++ Ratatouille ('07) Voices of Ian Holm,Lou Romano,Patton Oswalt
38 170 299 NICK <++ The Boss Baby ('17) Voices of Miles Christopher Bakshi, Alec Baldwin. <+++ The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie ('04) (:45) SpongeBob SquarePants "The Best of Squidward! " (:45) SpongeB (:15) SpongeB SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Rock Paper SpongeBob
39 172 290 DISN Phineas and Ferb Phineas and Ferb <+++ Incredibles 2 ('18) Voices of Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Craig T. Nelson. (:05) Miraculous World Tokyo: Stellar Force (:40) Bluey (:05) BlueyBlueyBig City
40 196 277 TRAV Alaskan Killer Bigfoot "S.O.S." Alaska Bigfoot "You Have a Bigfoot Here" Alaska Bigfoot "Camp
BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
The most wonderful time of the year: Get cozy with Hallmark holiday movies
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+ post-broadcast.
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. Get into the holiday spirit with two
celebrity q&a
Hallmark originals — “An Alpine Holiday,” airing Thursday, Dec. 4, and the “Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas” series premiere, airing Friday, Dec. 5 — on Hallmark.
BY JAY BOBBIN
John Travolta
OF DIE HART ON QUIBI
Q: Has John Travolta done any other TV series since “Welcome Back, Kotter”?
A: As far as having a continuing role in one goes, there have only been two. In 2016, he played attorney Robert Shapiro – and earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the performance, though fellow star Sterling K. Brown took that trophy — in FX’s 10-episode drama “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” He also had a credit as a producer of the project, thus sharing in its Emmy win for outstanding limited or anthology series for its year. Courtney B. Vance and Sarah Paulson also won acting Emmys for the show. Then, Travolta was a co-star of the action-comedy series “Die Hart” during its first season in 2020 on the streaming service Quibi. (Two later seasons were shown on The Roku Channel.)
Kevin Hart had the lead role in that show, playing a fictionalized version of himself as he vied to be taken seriously as an action star. He went to a training camp to learn how to embody such a role, and Travolta portrayed the owner of that facility. Later, the 10-minute-long episodes were joined together to make a feature-length movie that Prime Video showed. Otherwise, any post-”Kotter” TV acting Travolta has done has consisted of one-shot situations, and there haven’t been many of those. He starred with Tom Conti in a Robert Altman-directed production of the Harold Pinter play “The Dumb Waiter,” which ABC aired in 1987, and he both co-wrote and starred in the 1991 Showtime movie “Chains of Gold.”
A guest host on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in 1994 (Seal was that evening’s music act), Travolta would reunite with his “Look Who’s Talking” movie co-star Kirstie Alley in one episode each of two series she did, Showtime’s “Fat Actress” (2005) and TV Land’s “Kirstie” (2013-14). He also had an interesting TV connection when Oprah Winfrey started the last season of her syndicated talk show (2010-11) by inviting the first episode’s entire studio audience on a trip to Australia ... with Travolta flying the plane.
Julien Marlon Samani stars in “An Alpine Holiday”
Christmas at the Catnip Café HALL 7 p.m.
Ambitious executive (Erin Cahill) unexpectedly inherits a cat cafe and clashes with its handsome veterinarian co-owner (Paul Campbell) as she tries to sell her half of the business. But this Christmas, these kittens will claw their way to romance.
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell WGN 7 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.
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Candy Cane Lane TBS 7:30 p.m.
Determined to finally win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest, Chris (Eddie Murphy) requests help from a mischievous elf (Jillian Bell). However, chaos ensues when the elf casts a spell that brings the “12 Days of Christmas” to life.
Tracker WBBM WMBD 7:30 p.m.
In the midst of searching for more information about his father, Colter (Justin Hartley) meets a man desperate to find his daughter after she vanished on her courier route. During the job, Colter finds himself pulled into the orbit of a wealthy family.
Married to Medicine BRAVO 8 p.m.
The doctors will see you now. This Season 12 premiere finds Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush-Harris, Quad Webb and Dr. Mimi Sanders back for more medicine and madness as they deal with drama one IV drip at a time.
The Chair Company HBO 9 p.m.
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.
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Th (7:00) < The Turning <+++ It ('17) Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Jaeden Lieberher. <++ Cloud Atlas ('12)Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent,Tom Hanks. <+++ Troy ('04)Brad Pitt.
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Women’s International Soccer Friendlies TBS 6 p.m.
From Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the USWNT hosts Italy for their second friendly in Florida. US players such as Crystal Dunn, Lindsey Heaps, Jaedyn Shaw and others will look to continue their strong play under head coach Emma Hayes.
Name That Tune WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Can these celebrities convert their countless hours of singing in the car or shower into money for charity? Only the clock and their music knowledge stand in the way of the money. Jane Krakowski hosts and Randy Jackson leads the live band.
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The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular WLS 7 p.m.
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.
Baked With Love: Holiday HALL 8 p.m.
As winter chills settle in, teams are dreaming of a white Christmas while crafting festive treats in the barn. A no-bake cheesecake recipe helps, but building heat and pressure push one pair to the breaking point as the competition intensifies.
Seeking Sister Wife TLC 8 p.m.
The Davises say their final goodbye to Teresa, while Anjelica seeks to make amends with Shanay. The Williamsons look ahead to what their renewed bond may bring, while the Merrifields await news that could change their family forever.
Watson WBBM WMBD 9 p.m.
Renowned doctor John Watson (Morris Chestnut) has resumed his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating complicated and rare disorders. However, his past continues to surface as presumed dead Sherlock Holmes (Robert Carlyle) returns.
Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts “Baked With Love: Holiday”
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Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown FOOD 7 p.m.
This is the season for revenge! Last holiday season, Bobby Flay didn’t play nice and ended up with a clean sweep. This year, Bobby’s friends are back and have a bone to pick with him as Food Network’s favorite chefs battle over holiday-inspired dishes.
Fixer to Fabulous HGTV 7 p.m.
When their child’s preschool teacher has their home destroyed by a tornado, Dave and Jenny agree to step in and help. They hope to create a beautiful space with thoughtful design, while also incorporating play areas and a much-needed storm shelter.
NBA Basketball WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
It’s a big game for Jayson Tatum and the struggling Boston Celtics as they host Jalen Brunson and the second place New York Knicks for a game at TD Garden in Boston. Can Tatum rally the Celtics to topple the Knicks and earn the much-needed win?
Murder in a Small Town WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Death keeps on coming in Gibsons, B.C., as Karl (Rossif Sutherland) must use all his bigcity skills to keep everyone safe in this season finale. Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) discovers more than a few new secrets about Mayor Holman (Marcia Gay Harden).
CMA Country Christmas WLS 8 p.m.
A festive holiday celebration fills the stage with beloved Christmas classics performed by chart-topping artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and BeBe Winans.
College Basketball
ESPN 8:30 p.m.
As part of the ACC/SEC Men’s Basketball Challenge, the pre-season No. 25 North Carolina Tarheels travels to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., to take on the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats. It’s powerhouse tradition facing powerhouse tradition in legacy action.
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“ e Merchants of Joy” (Dec. 1)
In the city that never sleeps, ve families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts. e Merchants of Joy follows these Christmas die-hards as they source, sell, and safeguard a family tradition at risk. It’s a warm, grounded portrait of pride, grit, and the joy they bring— one tree, one customer, one season at a time.
When Santa Claus (Bruce McGuire) gets in an accident and all of his reindeer get scared o , there’s only one person he can call: the Christmas Witch (Cristina Moglia). But, unbeknownst to Santa, the Christmas Witch has accidentally landed in front of siblings Olivia (Mia McGovern Zaini) and Liam’s (Lorenzo McGovern Zaini) house and completely lost her memory. Liam, Olivia, Frank (Tom Arnold) and Tony (William Baldwin) try to nd answers for the Witch in the book “Pu ns,” but will the Pu ns help the Witch remember that she needs to go help Santa in enough time to save Christmas?
When a dangerous new troll is awakened, unleashing devastation across Norway, beloved adventurers Nora (Ine Marie Wilmann), Andreas (Kim Falck) and Captain Kris (Mads Sjogard Pettersen) are thrust into their most perilous mission yet. To stop the creature’s ruthless rampage, they must enlist new allies and delve into the country’s ancient history, searching for answers. As the clock ticks and the troll’s path of destruction grows wider, our heroes face impossible odds in their ght to save their homeland from falling into darkness.
“Little Angel” - Season 7 (Nov. 30)
In this musical animated series geared towards pre-schoolers, kids are invited to join in on the fun as Baby John and his friends learn how to share their toys on the playground, avoid cuts, bruises and bumps, and how to tackle tasks all by themselves. Each and every episode is brought to life with upbeat music kids (and parents alike) are sure to love.
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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
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36. “That’s not good”
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45. Reference page edited by a group
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19. Cook up a whopper?
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42. Finger-pointer’s cry
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Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear TCM 7 p.m.
In this animated comedy from 1964, the beloved Yogi Bear heads off on an adventure with his pal Boo Boo, as the two search for the nasty circus owner who kidnapped Cindy Bear. Daws Butler, Don Messick, Julie Bennett and J. Pat O’Malley voice star.
93rd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center WEEK WMAQ 7 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.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol FREEFRM 8 p.m.
In this CG-animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, voiced by Jim Carrey, must face uncomfortable truths about his life when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future.
Cheap A$$ Beach Houses HGTV 8 p.m.
This new series helps buyers find affordable beachside property all over the country. A couple from Michigan want to move to Fort Myers Beach, Fla., and find a home at a reasonable price. But can they overcome a fear of heights and an outlet fetish?
Cheap A$$ Beach Houses HGTV 8:30 p.m.
This new series helps buyers find affordable beachside property all over the country. A couple from Michigan want to move to Fort Myers Beach, Fla., and find a home at a reasonable price. But can they overcome a fear of heights and an outlet fetish?
The Amazing Race WBBM WMBD 8:30 p.m.
The teams have been whittled down through poor planning, bad directions and questionable infighting. But as time winds down for the traveling teams, host Phil Keoghan is thinking it might be time for another roadblock before they give out $1 million.
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HBO 6 p.m.
In November of 1989, top MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is in Berlin investigating the murder of a fellow agent (Sam Hargrave). As she hunts for a missing dossier with the names of double agents, she’s left to take down an espionage ring.
Dunkman
TNT 6 p.m.
Host Shaquille O’Neal brings together basketball’s best dunkers for a world-class competition that unleashes gravity-defying slams and jams that leave jaws dropping. O’Neal is joined by judges Charles Barkley, Julius Erving and Kenny Smith.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
WBBM WMBD 7 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.
Celebrity Family Feud WLS 7 p.m.
Steve Harvey hosts a special holiday episode of this celebrity-themed edition of the classic game show. This time, director Paul Feig and select cast members of “The Handmaid” battle it out with the stars of Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise.
Interrogation Raw A&E 8 p.m.
When a 91-year-old veteran tells his neighbors that he was kidnapped and beaten, it snowballs into an intense search for the perpetrators responsible. As the man’s health rapidly declines, the police feel the pressure to obtain a confession.
Next Level Baker WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Gordon Ramsay is back with another new series, this time based on his latest hit, “Next Level Chef.” Passionate home bakers come together with social media creators and top professional pastry chefs to make seasonal treats that’ll make mouths water.
Four Christmases ('08) Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Vince Vaughn. A couple must fit in four holiday visit s with family.
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50 236 E! (5:30) <++ Minions: The Rise of Gr u ('22) Steve Carell. <+ Pixels ('15) Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Sandler. (P) <++ Journe y 2: The Mysterious Island ('12) Dwayne Johnson < Escape Room
57 38 245 TNT Dunkman "Lift Off" (N) (P) Dunkman "Above the Rim" (N) <+++ My Cousin Vinny ('92) Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Joe Pesc i. Vinny tries to help his cousin and a friend avoid jail for murder in Alabama
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mother and son shelter from a blizzard. < The More the Merrier ('25)Brendan Penny, Rachel Boston. < An Alpine Holida y ('25) Laci
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Steve Harvey hosts “Celebrity Family Feud”
Four Christmases AMC 5 p.m.
To avoid their families, Kate (Reese Witherspoon) and Brad (Vince Vaughn) spend every holiday taking a tropical vacation. But when a storm leaves them unable to travel, they’re forced to spend Christmas with all four sets of their divorced parents.
Gold Rush DISC 7 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 the very first time.
Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas HALL 7 p.m.
Designer Kate (Mae Whitman) lives next to her dad, Mac (Nathaniel Parker), who’s divorced from her mother Delilah (Mary McDonnell). When a friend signs Kate up for a holiday-themed matchmaking event, her mother suddenly reappears, creating a merry mess.
Sheriff Country WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
In this next episode, Sheriff Fox (Morena Baccarin) begins investigating a brutal assault at Edgewater High, only to discover a disturbing web of secrets, lies and abuse of power all upheld by the institution. Matt Lauria and Amanda Arcuri also star.
Stumble WEEK WMAQ 8:45 p.m.
When top cheerleading coach Courteney Potter (Jenn Lyon) is fired by her school just one championship away from being the winningest coach ever, she stages her comeback at a school in a small southern town. But her team of misfits needs to stretch. A lot.
New York, New York TCM 9 p.m.
From acclaimed director Martin Scorsese, this film follows the ups and downs of the relationship between aspiring saxophone player Jimmy Doyle (Robert De Niro) and small-time USO singer Francine Evans (Liza Minnelli) in post-war New York. Taran Killam stars in “Stumble”
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35 105 242 USA 9-1-1 "Tomorrow" WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) (Live) Everything (N) Everything on 9-1-1 "Outside Lookin g In" 9-1-1 "Boston"
36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang <++ I Wanna Dance With Somebod y ('22) Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams,Naom Ackie. (P) <+++ The Preacher's Wife ('96)
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32 129 237 BRAVO (6:00) < Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azka <+++ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ('05) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ('07) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ('09) Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe
33 122 244 SYFY (7:30) < Horizon Line ('20) Allison Williams <++ Journey to the Center of the Eart h ('08) Josh Hut cherson,Brendan Fraser. <++ The Golden Compass ('07) Dakota Blue Richards, Daniel Craig,Nicole Kidman <++ Mortal Kombat ('95) Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson, Robin Shou. <+ Mortal Kombat Annihilation ('97)Talisa Soto, James Remar, Robin Shou.
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College Basketball Old Dominion at Richmond (N) (Live)
College Basketball Princeton at LoyolaChicago (N) (Live) Everything on Chicago P.D. "Ten Ninety-Nine" Chicago P.D. "Off Switch"
36 139 247 TBS (7:00) <+ Blended ('14) Adam Sandler. (:15) <++ I Wanna Dance With Somebody ('22) Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Naomi Ackie. (:15) <+++ The Preacher's Wife ('96) Whitney Houston,Courtney B. Vance, Denzel Washington. Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang
37 180 311 FREE (7:35) < Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You ('17) (:40) <+++ Arthur Christmas ('11) Voices of Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy,James McAvoy (:45) <+++ Miracle on 34th Street ('94)Elizabet h Perkins, Dylan McDermott, Richard Attenborough. (:25) <+++ Home Alone ('90)Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Macaulay Culkin (:55) < Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
38 170 299 NICK Super Duper (N) The Smurfs <++ The Secret Life of Pets 2 ('19) Voices of Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford ,Patton Oswalt. <+++ The Croods: A New Age ('20) Voices of Emma Stone,Nicolas Cage. <++ Hotel Transylvania: Transformania ('22) Voices of Jim Gaffigan, Brian Hull. <++ The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run ('20) Tom Kenny SpongeBob SpongeBob
39 172 290 DISN (7:30) <++ UglyDolls ('19) Voices of Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Kelly Clarkson.UglyDoll friends learn valuable lessons after meeting more conventional dolls in a nei ghboring town. (:05) BlueyBlueyBlueyBlueyBig City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens
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Black Adam ('22) Aldis Hodge, Dwayne Johnson.
STAFF WRITERS
Questions:
1) In an episode of “I Love Lucy,” what food item are Lucy and Ethel supposed to wrap while working on an assembly line?
2) In “The Simpsons,” what is Homer Simpson’s favorite snack?
3) In the first season of “Stranger Things,” what food does Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) steal from the supermarket?
4) Which HBO series is credited with sparking the cupcake craze after filming a scene in front of New York’s Magnolia Bakery?
5) What is the name of the fast-food chain in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”?
6) In “Seinfeld,” what food item does George (Jason Alexander) buy for Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), only to accuse his girlfriend of taking credit for it?
Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance in “I Love Lucy”
Oceanfront Property Hunt A&E 11 a.m.
After taking a motorcycle trip across the East Coast of Canada, Yaz and Jamie fell in love with Prince Edward Island. Now, the couple dreams about living near the island’s red sand shores and looks for help finding a forever home in the area.
She’s Making a List HALL 7 p.m.
When Santa (Dax Belanger) decides to outsource his lists, a consulting firm gets the gig thanks to its algorithm. Isabel (Lacey Chabert) is the firm’s top inspector and falls for the father (Andrew Walker) of a mischievous 11-year-old (Cadence Compton).
People Will Talk TCM 7 p.m.
This classic film from 1951 stars Cary Grant as Dr. Noah Praetorius, a lecturing physician who begins to concern establishment doctors when he becomes romantically involved with one of his students (Jeanne Crain), risking his career in the process.
College Football WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
The city of Indianapolis hosts this annual championship game, now in its 15th year. Despite an increase from 10 to 18 teams involved, the Big Ten proudly keeps its name, awarding one talented team of college players with the Amos Alonzo Stagg trophy.
Paws in the City WGN 7 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).
Ghost Adventures: House Calls TRAV 8 p.m.
Thank you for your service. Zak Bagans and the team head to Pomona, Calif., to help a veteran who is convinced that a demonic presence has taken residence at his American Legion post. The team hopes to give the ghoul a dishonourable discharge.
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33 122 244 SYFY <+++ Doctor Stran ge ('16) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch.Dr. Stephen Strange discovers the world of magic after meeting the Ancient One. <++ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ('22)Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch. Dr. Stephen Strange tra vels into the multiverse to face a mysterious new adversary. (P) <+++ Searching ('18) (P)
34 107 249 COM (5:30) <+++ Ted ('12) Mila K unis, Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg <++ Ted 2 ('15) Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Se yfried, Mark Wahlberg <++ We're the Millers ('13) Jennifer Aniston.
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36 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang <++ Sweet Home Alabama ('02) Josh Lucas,Reese Witherspoon. (:15) <+++ Barbie ('23) Ryan Gosling,America Ferrera, Margot Robbie. (:45) <+ Blended
37 180 311 FREE (4:55) <++ Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ('92) Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Macaulay Culkin. (:35) Frosty the Snowman (:10) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (:15) <++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Jeffrey Tambor,Christine Baranski, Jim Carrey.A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christ mas-loving Who s of Whoville.
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“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” - Season 2 (Disney+ — Dec. 10, Season Premiere)
Based on the second installment of Rick Riordan’s best-selling book series, titled “The Sea of Monsters,” Season 2 finds Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) returning to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth (Leah Sava’ Jeffries) is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover (Aryan Simhadri) has gone missing and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.
“Little Disasters” (Paramount+ — Dec. 11, Limited Series Premiere)
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan, this psychological thriller follows perfect stay-at-home mother Jess (Diane Kruger), who must take her baby daughter to the hospital with a head injury that she can’t explain. Jess’s close friend and on-duty ER doctor Liz (Jo Joyner) must make the excruciating decision of whether to call social services. With one phone call, Liz sets in motion a chain of events that ripples, fractures and nearly destroys not only their families but their entire friendship group. Shelley Conn, Emily Taaffe, JJ Feild, Ben Bailey Smith and Patrick Baladi also star.
11/30 Pot Roast
12/1 Country Fried Steak
12/2 Swiss Steak
12/3 Chicken Alfredo
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Thursday: Meatloaf
BBQ & Potato Salad
Friday: Fish Specials
Sat/Sun: Breakfast Specials
EVERYDAY: Fried Chicken, Tacos (Pork, Chorizo, Chicken), Quesadillas, Burritos Served with rice or beans
reality tv
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
Country-fied Christmas: Reba McEntire hosts 2025’s Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony
“With no less than 20 different specials, parades, films and musical events lined up, NBC is once again your destination for holiday programming,” promises the network. With live, back-to-back airings of “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” and “Christmas in Nashville,” NBC proves just that on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
To kick off a night of Christmas cheer, the live, two-hour special, “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” will be simulcast on Peacock, welcoming guests near and far to enjoy the celebration alongside this year’s host — country music icon Reba McEntire (“Happy’s Place”), who will also perform throughout the night.
While it’s her first time hosting, it’s also McEntire’s first time visiting New York City in December, according to a recent interview the singer had with People. “I’m going to triple, quadruple layer,” McEntire said, sharing how she’ll cope with the probable cold weather. “I’ll probably have my heated vest on, and all the clothes I can, insulated underwear.”
As always, the special concludes with the lighting of the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, as part of a tradition that began in 1931. Last year, the tree in question was a 74-foot Norway spruce, sent to the Rockefeller Center from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This year’s tree proves itself to be even more grand. Chosen by Rockefeller Center’s head gardner, Erik Pauze, 2025’s showstopper tops the charts at 75 feet tall. Hailing from a suburb of Albany, New York, the 75-year-old Norway spruce sat
on a property owned by the Russ family for more than 60 years.
When the Christmas season ends, this massive tree’s legacy will live on, as lumber from the conifer will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to be used in the construction of homes across the country.
“As soon as I saw it, I knew it was perfect,” Pauze told The Center Magazine, Rockefeller Center’s online publication.
While many traditionalists already have reminders set to tune in for the annual tree lighting, NBC has upped the ante for this yearly festive celebration, pairing it with the country music loving special “Christmas in Nashville,” airing directly after the big celebration. Offering “dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City” (per NBC), this country-loving special will end the night with good tunes and ample holiday cheer.
Light up the night with “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” and “Christmas in Nashville,” airing back-to-back Wednesday, Dec. 3, on NBC.
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Reba McEntire hosts “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”
movies of the week
AAlice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore +++ (1974, Drama) Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson. TCMSun. 7 p.m.
American Sniper +++ (2014, War) Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller. PAR Fri. 10:10 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets +++ (2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. BRAVO Fri. 11:30 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. BRAVO Sat. 7 p.m., SYFY Sun. 8:30 p.m., Mon. 5 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. BRAVO Sat. 10 p.m., SYFY Mon. 8:05 p.m.
IIndiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. PAR Sat. 3:05 p.m., Sat. 8:30 p.m., PARSHO Thu. 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 Thu. 5 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom +++ (1984, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw. PARSHO Thu. 7 p.m.
King of Kings +++ (1961, History) Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna. TCM Sat. 3:15 p.m. Kiss Me Kate +++ (1953, Musical) Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel. TCM Sun. 2:45 p.m.
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Tinnitus
Up to 90% of people with tinnitus have some level of noise-induced hearing loss.
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Adults* with hearing loss experience a 30-40% faster decline in cognitive abilities than their peers with normal hearing.
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Untreated hearing loss can contribute to social isolation, anxiety, depression and cognitive decline.
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Osteoporosis can adversely affect the three tiny bones in the middle ear, which can lead to hearing loss.
Hypertension
High blood pressure can be an accelerating factor of hearing loss in adults.
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In a recent survey, adults* with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report depression, anxiety and paranoia than peers who wore hearing aids.
*50 years and older
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