TV tonight
Survivor
It’s time for the 29th season’s finale, and the stakes are raised to the highest point for the contestants who want to be among the last players standing — and, potentially, the winner of the $1-million prize — in a two-hour presentation. The traditional reunion show follows, with many more revelations about the relationships among the season’s competitors likely to emerge. Jeff Probst is the host. (CBS, Global)
Hell’s Kitchen
The season finale also marks the series’ 200th episode. The winner of the Taste It, Now Make It round will be in the company of family members, while the other contestants ready the dinner service. Then, the two finalists have to prepare five dishes in one hour … with the ultimate victor getting $250,000 and a head-chef job at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant at Caesars Palace in Atlantic City, N.J. (Fox)
The Sing-Off
The a cappella singing contest is back in a one-shot special edition for the holidays, with Nick Lachey returning as host as six groups compete for the $50,000 grand prize. Jewel and Shawn Stockman are also back as judges, joined by Patrick Stump, the lead singer of Fall Out Boy. Spouses Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, who now run the studio United Artists, are among the show’s producers. (NBC)
The Middle
Mike (Neil Flynn) appears to get a holiday reprieve upon learning Frankie’s (Patricia Heaton) parents won’t be paying a visit in The Christmas Tree. That title element of the yuletide show causes Sue’s (Eden Sher) allergies to kick in. Axl’s (Charlie McDermott) return home is greatly anticipated, but he doesn’t plan to be around the house much. (ABC)