Saturday highlights
7:00 p.m.
2 KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Hyacinth volunteers to bring a retired commodore from the railway station to the Ladies Luncheon. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7 AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS Kids get lollipops made of broccoli; a man loses his pants while being chased by a goose. (cc) ‘TVPG’
36 MY SHINING HOUR Artist Steph Carse shares his music career experience. ‘TVG’
38 BONES A human skeleton is found in the trenches of a Civil War battleground. (cc) ‘TV14’
49 WONDER WOMAN It’s the Christmas season and Wonder Woman finds out that some toys can be very harmful. (cc) ‘TVG’
(AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES A mother and son travel from Boston with hopes of adopting a dog, but Tia struggles to find a good fit for the family; Lizzy rescues a maggot-covered dog that was found lying on the road and races to the vet, hoping to save it. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) JAY LENO’S GARAGE Jay cruises in a 1969 Pink Panthermobile; Ed Newton; Jeff Dunham’s garage; car made from cannabis. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(DISC) DIRTY JOBS Mike heads to Newport Distillery to help the crew turn molasses into rum. (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) WORST COOKS IN AMERICA The recruits play trivia; replicating chicken and waffles recipes; a butchering challenge. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) BEACHFRONT BARGAIN HUNT: RENOVATION A couple splits their time between Nashville, Tenn., and Destin, Fla. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HIST) THE CARS THAT MADE AMERICA: ENHANCED The automobile transforms the United States; cities and towns change to suit the automobile. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(NICK) HENRY DANGER Captain Man, Kid Danger and Phoebe Thunderman infiltrate a secret villain meeting in Swellview. (cc) ‘TVG’
(OWN) THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Jim and David search for Warlock who is being pursued by the Malones. ‘TV14’
(SPIKE) COPS Celebrating 1,000 episodes with a special packed with fan-favorite clips from the show. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(TLC) MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING Two notorious gypsy families, the Boswells and the Smalls have been feuding for years. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES Native American Spirits at a restaurant in Santaquin, Utah. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING Adam exposes flaws in dating sites; the existence of alpha males (and wolves); personality tests. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) THE GOLDEN GIRLS Blanche dates her aerobics instructor; Rose overprotects her visiting mother. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(USA) NCIS Capt. Wescott continues to help the team; Abby is excited about the NCIS Thanksgiving dinner. (cc) ‘TV14’
(WGN-A) BLUE BLOODS Danny tries to hunt down the shooter who attempted to assassinate Frank. (cc) ‘TV14’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY A fight between Sheldon and Leonard impacts Amy and Penny’s living arrangements. (cc) ‘TV14’
7:30 p.m.
2 ARE YOU BEING SERVED? The comic misadventures of staff members working in a small department store. ‘TVG’
(TOON) DRAGON BALL SUPER Anime. Goku and Vegeta search for two worthy members to join the team. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING Adam dispels the myth about getting pregnant after 35 and delves into breastfeeding vs. formula. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Robert and Amy offer Ray and Debra advice on building a happy marriage. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY The guys search for Valentine’s Day gifts; Stuart and Raj host a “lonely people” party. (cc) ‘TV14’
(SHOW) EPISODES Sean’s former writing partner puts pressure on Sean and Beverly; Carol starts a new romance. (cc) ‘TVMA’
8:00 p.m.
2 FATHER BROWN Father Brown struggles to promote understanding when a group of pagans are suspected of murder. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7 THE $100,000 PYRAMID Cam Newton vs. Brandon Marshall; Eric Decker vs. Apolo Ohno. (cc) ‘TV14’
11 PRINCESS DIANA: HER LIFE — HER DEATH
— THE TRUTH Exploring the legacy of global icon Diana, Princess of Wales, 20 years after her tragic death. (cc)
F CASTLE Evidence in a young woman’s murder implicates Dr. Kelly Neiman — Castle and Beckett’s nemesis. (cc) ‘TVPG’
J BRANSON COUNTRY USA Country rock and blues reunion at the Dream Theatre. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
Q STAR TREK Capt. Kirk faces a court-martial over the apparent death of a fellow crewman. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) LIVE PD Police across the country work the night shift in real time. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (AMC) HALT AND CATCH FIRE Gordon enjoys success; Joe works to keep their web project afloat; Cameron extends a business trip. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES Summer, a pit with arthritis, has a chance at a forever home; Earl works on a dog’s social skills. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’ (CNBC) JAY LENO’S GARAGE Jay hangs out with Richard and Kyle Petty and heads to the Riverside County Fair. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) DECLASSIFIED: UNTOLD STORIES OF
AMERICAN SPIES After Fidel’s arrest, classified information still reaches Cuba. (N) (cc) (DISC) DIRTY JOBS Mike digs through pig carcasses searching for maggots and other insects. (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) WORST COOKS IN AMERICA The celebrities become the teachers; the contestants try to prepare Indian dishes. (cc) ‘TVG’
(NICK) HENRY DANGER A dangerous criminal escapes from Swellview prison, embarrasses Kid Danger and traps Captain Man. (cc) ‘TVG’
(OWN) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Sam’s poorly misguided plan to win Drew’s affection backfires. (N) ‘TVPG’ (SPIKE) GONE: THE FORGOTTEN WOMEN OF
OHIO Investigators track Dollar Bill to Portsmouth, N.H., ground zero for a deadly heroin epidemic. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (TLC) MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING A young groom plans an extravagant Gypsy wedding for his fiancee in Las Vegas. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TOON) RICK AND MORTY Animated. The family has therapy. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS It’s spa day for the Jokers; Sal reveals his secret identity. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Ray’s friend takes an eternity to replace Debra’s stove. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (USA) NCIS The team investigates a connection between a dead journalist and a Navy petty officer. (cc) ‘TV14’
(WGN-A) BLUE BLOODS NYPD Deputy Chief Donald Kent and his wife are gunned down in what appears to be a gang hit. (cc) ‘TV14’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Koothrappali decides to never leave his apartment; Penny’s acting skills impress Sheldon. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(SHOW) EPISODES Sean and Beverly must consider a writing partnership with Tim; Matt receives a lucrative invitation. (cc) ‘TVMA’
8:30 p.m.
(OWN) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Hattie, Troy and Drew attempt to baby-sit Baby Celina. (N) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Stuck in a grocery post-it showdown; a time-out for outrageous behavior at a kids’ play space. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Amy invites her brother to dinner, but he makes himself comfortable on the couch and never leaves. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz talk to junior high girls about sciencerelated careers. (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:00 p.m.
2 MIDSOMER MURDERS A man’s body found in a deserted timberyard. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7 20/20: IN AN INSTANT A man and his friend become trapped in an unexpected blizzard while hiking. (cc) ‘TV14’
38 BLUE BLOODS A woman is killed by a dose of lidocaine after a secret plastic surgery; Erin tries speed dating. (cc) ‘TV14’
42 AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Thirty competitors face obstacles that include Salmon Ladder, Cannonball Alley and Helix Hang. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) JAY LENO’S GARAGE Jay goes to twowheel stunt driving school and snowmobiling with X-games champion Doug Henry. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (CNN) THE NINETIES The ’90s brought on the internet along with a dark side of the tech boom. (cc) (DISC) MANHUNT: UNABOMBER The Unabomber will stop bombing if his Manifesto is published; Fitz pushes for publication. (cc) ‘TV14’ (FOOD) WORST COOKS IN AMERICA The recruits struggle with an incomplete recipe; the celebrities prepare complex pasta dishes. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HIST) THE CARS THAT MADE AMERICA: ENHANCED Americans move to the suburbs, fueling demand for new cars and leading to a golden age. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’ (NICK) FULL HOUSE The circulation of a nasty rumor leads Stephanie to dish out some dirt on Gia. (cc) ‘TVG’
(OWN) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Sam and Drew discuss their feelings for one another. (N) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING Two gypsy sweethearts’ long awaited wedding, despite mother’s disapproval; an ex-con gypsy mom. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Focus group presentations; the night’s loser tries to cure the public of a nasty habit. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Ray’s little white lie to his mother snowballs into an intricate deception. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(USA) NCIS After an event that hits close to home, the team unites to find answers. (cc) ‘TV14’ (WGN-A) BLUE BLOODS Danny must control his emotions as he tracks down the person who shot a member of the Reagan clan. (cc) ‘TV14’ (WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Howard considers whether or not he should open a letter from his father. (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:30 p.m.
(NICK) FULL HOUSE D.J. anxiously awaits collegeentrance exam. (cc) ‘TVG’
(OWN) LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Danny and Troy deal with a personal hygiene problem. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TOON) FAMILY GUY Animated. Stewie realizes that he likes when Lois spanks him, so he purposely gets into trouble. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Murr, Sal, Q and Joe pose as TV execs to pitch shows; the big loser undergoes a psychic reading. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Ray’s mother-in-law (Katherine Helmond) enlists his help in planning a surprise party for Debra. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Leonard, Sheldon and Raj compete for tenure. (cc) ‘TV14’
10:00 p.m.
2 DEATH IN PARADISE The owner of a rum distillery is murdered during a séance. (cc) ‘TVPG’
16 AMERICAN GRIT Remaining contestants compete, and the winner is revealed. (cc) ‘TV14’
38 CSI: MIAMI A wealthy family’s nanny turns up dead during a party. (cc) ‘TV14’
(AMC) HALT AND CATCH FIRE Gordon enjoys success; Joe works to keep their web project afloat; Cameron extends a business trip. (cc) ‘TV14’ (AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES Summer, a pit with arthritis, has a chance at a forever home; Earl works on a dog’s social skills. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) JAY LENO’S GARAGE Jay faces off against Tim Allen in a Camry and meets a man who turns rust-buckets into works of art. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (CNN) THE NINETIES Terrorism in the ’90s includes a bounty of devastating events including Timothy McVeigh’s bombing. (cc)
(DISC) DEADLIEST CATCH Sig, Johnathan and Jake attempt to run from a hurricane, but Keith refuses to heed the warnings. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(DISN) BIZAARDVARK Paige and Frankie wonder if they should make a new video based on Paige’s crush. (cc) ‘TVG’ (FOOD) WORST COOKS IN AMERICA The final recruits cook a restaurant-quality meal for a panel of culinary experts. (cc) ‘TVG’
(FX) SNOWFALL Franklin, Leon and Kevin take a road trip; Teddy deals with a sin from Alejandro’s past. (cc) ‘TVMA’ (HALL) THE GOLDEN GIRLS Sophia objects to Dorothy reconciling with Stan. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A woman is ready to settle down in Charleston, South Carolina. (cc) ‘TVG’
(INSP) BONANZA Hoss’s admiration for a visiting actress results in a murder charge. (cc) ‘TVG’ (NICK) FRIENDS Ross freaks when he sees his son with a Barbie doll; Chandler fears commitment. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (OWN) THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS Jim and David search for Warlock who is being pursued by the Malones. ‘TV14’
(TLC) MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING Gypsy teens bypass important traditions at their wedding; a pageant princess. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRAV) THE DEAD FILES Investigating claims of terrifying paranormal activity at a Sedona, Arizona, restaurant. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Tonight’s big loser virtually loses his mind after entering a world he’s never visited before. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) THE KING OF QUEENS Carrie and Doug send Arthur to a psychiatrist in hopes that he will stop driving them crazy. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (WGN-A) RULES OF ENGAGEMENT As Audrey bonds with their unborn baby, Jeff worries she is forming an alliance against him. (cc) ‘TVPG’
10:30 p.m.
7 MODERN FAMILY Manny’s date gets a makeover from Gloria. (cc) ‘TVPG’
11 PERSON OF INTEREST A beautiful and resourceful woman leaves Reese captivated. (cc) ‘TV14’ (HALL) THE GOLDEN GIRLS Sophia wants to be a nun; Blanche wrecks Rose’s car. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL Tifany and Nathan dream of living abroad, and a teaching job offer makes it a reality. (cc) ‘TVG’
(NICK) FRIENDS Ross spots Isabella Rossellini; Phoebe tries to bond with her half brother. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Tonight’s punishment leaves one Joker soaked, enraged, and totally shocked. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) THE KING OF QUEENS Doug tries to keep secret from Carrie $5,000 he won in a gambling pool. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (WGN-A) RULES OF ENGAGEMENT A healthy cooking class turns into a competition between Jen and Audrey. (cc) ‘TVPG’
11:00 p.m.
2 AUSTIN CITY LIMITS Don Henley presents music from “Cass County.” (cc) ‘TVPG’
7 MODERN FAMILY A visit from an old friend (Minnie Driver) leaves Claire feeling inadequate. (cc) ‘TVPG’
16 THE BIG BANG THEORY A bad day compels Penny to re-evaluate her choices — including Leonard. (cc) ‘TVPG’
42 AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Competitors face obstacles that include Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars and Door Knob Arch. (cc) ‘TVPG’
49 BATMAN The Penguin’s umbrella raids distract police. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(A&E) LIVE PD Police across the country work the night shift in real time. (cc) ‘TV14’
(CNBC) JAY LENO’S GARAGE Michael Strahan and Josh Duhamel surprise special kid; Pixar’s John Lasseter’s 85-acre playground. (cc) ‘TVPG’