Saturday highlights
7:00 p.m.
^ KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Hyacinth fails to win first prize at the local craft fair. (cc) ‘TVPG’ _ THE BACHELOR A behind-the-scenes look at Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s life, family and love of racing. (cc) ‘TV14’ + HAWAII FIVE-0 The team hunts for a murderer who has been targeting serial killers. (cc) ‘TV14’ 0 THE GIFTED Thunderbird spearheads a mission to get answers about what happened to his friend. (cc) ‘TVPG’
F BONES When a skull and hands are discovered, the team searches for the rest of the victim’s remains. (cc) ‘TV14’ (A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Stolen car; missing woman; police officer in danger. (cc) ‘TV14’ (AMC) FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Nick and Jake set out to handle a delicate situation; the Ranch prepares for a threat. (cc) ‘TVMA’ (AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES Jackson Galaxy, the host of “My Cat From Hell,” helps Tia rescue 39 abandoned cats. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) AMERICAN GREED New York stockbroker Mark Hotton allegedly swindles millions of dollars from investors. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (CNN) CNN SPECIAL REPORT All the best and worst moments from 2017. (cc) (FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES Tacos, tamales, tortas, fiery burritos and regional specialties straight out of the Yucatan. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) FIXER UPPER Chip and Joanna work with the Aguilar family to find a forever home that fits their family of four. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HIST) AMERICAN PICKERS A stuntman lives up to his legend in New Mexico; Mike searches for some divine intervention. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(NICK) THE THUNDERMANS After the Thundermans’ superhero secret is exposed, the family is relocated to a new city. (cc) ‘TVG’ (OWN) WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S Miss Robbie takes a break from Sweetie Pie’s; in Houston, Tim deals with insurrection. ‘TV14’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS A bride wants to show off her new body; a bride awaits the real dress after saying yes to a sketch. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TOON) THE CLEVELAND SHOW Animated. Upset that his friend was in town and didn’t call, Cleveland takes his other pals on a camping trip. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES Properties once owned by John Mackay are investigated; an unseen force pushes Jay down the stairs. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Murr, Sal, Q and Joe serve up the goods at a juice bar, and tonight’s loser confronts his fear. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND A Mother’s Day feud between Debra and Marie has the women refusing to speak to each other. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (USA) LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT A woman claims a charismatic spiritual healer used hypnosis to incapacitate her and assault her. (cc) ‘TV14’ (VH1) LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA Karlie and Lyfe break up and Karlie confesses to Tiarra; Dime comes face-to-face with Joseline. (cc) ‘TV14’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Howard, Leonard and Raj look through their dead professor’s research. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7:30 p.m.
^ ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Mr. Lucas needs a day off to meet a girlfriend. ‘TVPG’
(A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Shots fired in Texas; drugs and guns in Arizona. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS Actor Tony Danza helps his Broadway co-star find a costume; a ballerina bride searches for a gown. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TOON) FAMILY GUY Animated. Brian releases his sexual energy on the Pewterschmidts’ dog. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Calling out odd names while working at an office; park-goers help with online dating profiles. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Robert tries to play peacemaker between Marie and Debra. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (USA) LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT The First Amendment comes into play in the case of a woman raped by a member of her church group. (cc) ‘TV14’ (WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Leonard and Wolowitz clash over a work emergency; Sheldon resents having to celebrate the holidays. (cc) ‘TVPG’
8:00 p.m.
^ FATHER BROWN Father Brown struggles to promote understanding when a group of pagans are suspected of murder. (cc) ‘TVPG’
_ MATCH GAME Caroline Rhea, Chris D’Elia, Judah Friedlander, Judy Greer, Mekhi Phifer and Vivica A. Fox. (cc) ‘TV14’
0 LETHAL WEAPON An investigation into a death that occurs moments before the person is going to win a bet. (cc) ‘TV14’
F CASTLE The murder of a former pro ballplayer upsets fans; Castle contemplates his father’s identity. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL DUI in Arizona; a car hits a house in South Carolina. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (AMC) (8:19) FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Alicia is thrust into a position of leadership. (cc) ‘TVMA’ (AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES Family contacts Tia after seeing their dog rescued in an earlier episode and want to bring him home. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (CNBC) AMERICAN GREED A doctor treats cancerfree patients with poisonous chemotherapy while taking millions in payment. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) THE NINETIES From Nirvana to Dixie Chicks to Tupac, the ’90s represent a decade of musical diversity. (cc) (FOOD) EAT, SLEEP, BBQ A four-taco plates; barbecue Brunswick stew poured on top of macaroni and cheese rigatoni. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) FIXER UPPER Bryce and Emily Sandvall want a new home for their family of five in the Woodway area. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HIST) AMERICAN PICKERS Danielle lands in New York City for a high-stakes auction of rock ’n’ roll memorabilia. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(NICK) FULL HOUSE Stephanie plays “beauty parlor” with Jesse’s hair. (cc) ‘TVG’
(OWN) WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S Jennifer tricks Monique into shopping for engagement rings; competition hits a boiling point. (N) ‘TV14’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS A bride finds the gown she has been searching for only to learn it is double her budget. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TOON) RICK AND MORTY Animated. Rick and Morty try to save the life of a homeless man. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES The crew investigates Jerusha Howe, a lovesick ghost, at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Mass. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TRUTV) HACK MY LIFE Officers Mack and Jack fix busted holiday lights; hacks to navigate a holiday office party. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Debra and Ray have a flashback about the first time they had sex. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (USA) LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT A hate crime against a Muslim family results in the death of their daughter. (cc) ‘TV14’
(VH1) LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA KK extends an olive branch to Tiarra; Mimi handles unfinished business. (cc) ‘TV14’ (WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY The guys agree to do something the girls like; Leonard and Sheldon butt heads. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(SHOW) SHAMELESS Ian tests Fiona’s patience with an “Occupy Fiona” protest; Frank searches for a job. (cc) ‘TVMA’
8:30 p.m.
(A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Resisting arrest in South Carolina; drug bust in Arizona. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (DISN) (8:35) STUCK IN THE MIDDLE A superstar golfer shows up at the Bait and Bite looking for a place to stay. (cc) ‘TVG’ (FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES Ramen in Florida; in Lansing, frying up everything from wings to pig skins; New Orleans smokehouse. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HALL) 2018 WINTERFEST PREVIEW SHOW A sneak peek at all four world premiere original movies coming to Hallmark Channel in January 2018. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’ (NICK) FULL HOUSE Everyone has a date for New Year’s Eve except Joey. (cc) ‘TVG’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS A feathered or black ball gown; one bride loves every dress she tries on; a bohemian gown. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TRUTV) HACK MY LIFE Securing a restaurant reservation; a race to determine peanut butter and jelly supremacy. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Depressed Robert joins a support group that the family fears is a cult. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Sheldon asks his friends to challenge him in hope of achieving a scientific breakthrough. (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:00 p.m.
^ MIDSOMER MURDERS Doctor Delaney is killed by a hit and run driver. (cc) ‘TVPG’ _ TEN DAYS IN THE VALLEY Jane’s search for Lake reaches a climax; Ali finds herself in an unexpected situation. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
F BLUE BLOODS Danny learns that an escaped convict is someone he helped wrongfully imprison. (cc) ‘TV14’ J AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Sixty competitors vie for a chance to take on the world’s mostdifficult obstacle course. (cc) ‘TVPG’ Q BATMAN Egghead plans to return Gotham to the Indians. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Multistate chase through Indiana and Kentucky. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’ (AMC) FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Alicia encounters an ally; Ofelia fights for survival. (cc) ‘TVMA’
(AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES Tia surprises everyone with an extraordinary gift that Villalobos may or may not actually use. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) AMERICAN GREED A fraudster in promises to build a medical glove factory and steals millions from investors. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) THE NINETIES Terrorism in the ’90s includes a bounty of devastating events including Timothy McVeigh’s bombing. (cc) (FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES A motherson team serve up dan dan noodles and steamed buns; jerk chicken; Latin cuisine. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) FIXER UPPER After looking at houses for months with no luck, Gayle and Tim need help to find a new place. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HIST) AMERICAN PICKERS Mike and Frank come across Woody’s 200,000-square-foot factory housing his private collection. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(INSP) GUNSMOKE Dodge City is shaken up when a crooked salesman and his outlaw sons come to town. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(NICK) THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR Will and Carlton are arrested for driving someone else’s Mercedes. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(OWN) CHECKED INN Monique prepares a graduation party; a grieving couple finds comfort with John and Aventer Gray. (N) ‘TV14’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS A brides chest size is blowing her budget; a bride’s mother does not want her showing off the goods. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TOON) FAMILY GUY Animated. Chris discovers that he has a black ancestor and embraces AfricanAmerican culture. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES A desecrated Indian burial site at Grand Canyon Caverns. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS A four-way challenge; at a child’s art class, a big loser is hit with an on-the-spot punishment. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) MOM Bonnie goes to a new AA meeting where she runs into her ex-girlfriend from 30 years ago. (cc) ‘TV14’ (USA) LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT As public protests escalate to violence, Benson goes to great lengths to make an arrest. (cc) ‘TV14’
(VH1) LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA Stevie and Joseline end their relationship; Scrappy pops the question; Momma Dee apologizes. (cc) ‘TV14’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY Sheldon and Leonard must defend themselves from an online bully’s criticism after writing a paper. (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:30 p.m.
Q BATMAN The duo must retrieve Gotham’s charter from Egghead. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(A&E) (9:32) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Gun bust in South Carolina; drug sting in Arizona. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES A barbecue joint piles up the meats; lobster grilled cheese; shaved ice specialty. (cc) ‘TVG’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS VIP brides with unlimited budgets; designer Pnina Tornai’s gorgeous gowns with bling. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TOON) DRAGON BALL SUPER Anime. After Goku’s sudden defeat, Piccolo steps into the ring; Frost continues to be a challenge. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(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) MOM Christy tries to help a newly sober AA member, but her attraction to him makes things complicated. (cc) ‘TV14’ (USA) MODERN FAMILY Jay and the family plan to celebrate New Year’s together at a hotel in Palm Springs. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(WTBS) THE BIG BANG THEORY The gang waits for the reopening of the comic book store; Wolowitz gets some shocking news. (cc) ‘TVPG’
10:00 p.m.
^ DEATH IN PARADISE Florence becomes emotionally involved in a case. (cc) ‘TVPG’
0 HELL’S KITCHEN The remaining chefs compete in teams to complete a four-tiered shellfish tower. (cc) ‘TV14’
F CSI: MIAMI To save hostages, Horatio must submit to a gunman’s bizarre request. (cc) ‘TV14’ Q STAR TREK Mr. Spock puts duty before family when his father requires medical treatment. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) (10:03) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Highway dispute; car wreck; indecent exposure. (cc) ‘TV14’ (AMC) (10:24) FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Nick discovers a new threat descending on the dam. (cc) ‘TVMA’ (AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES Tia and Jake are determined to find a unique-looking pit bull a new home. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) AMERICAN GREED Tension arises when a son is accused of squandering millions on sex, diamonds, and fraud. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) THE NINETIES Major political events, including the Warsaw Pact, have led to many changes in the world. (cc) (DISC) STREET OUTLAWS Spanish Chuck puts on a Small Tire Shootout, where cars with small tire cars race. (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISN) WALK THE PRANK The kids learn a tracking app was installed on their phones. (cc) ‘TVY7’ (FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES Rolls and ice cream made with a local favorite; pizza and lasagna; shawarma and falafel. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) FIXER UPPER Jenny and Ramil are moving to Waco, Texas, from California to be closer to Ramil’s mother. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HIST) AMERICAN PICKERS Mike and Frank are willing to fork over big bucks for rusty gold. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (INSP) BONANZA Joe agrees to track a itinerantboxer witness. (cc) ‘TVG’ (OWN) WELCOME TO SWEETIE PIE’S Miss Robbie takes a break from Sweetie Pie’s; in Houston, Tim deals with insurrection. ‘TV14’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS A bride’s brothers steal the spotlight; a bride is upstaged by her flower girl’s custom dress. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES The mysterious Wolf Creek Inn, a historic building riddled with aggressive negative energy. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Q, Sal, Murr and Joe use a two-way mirror to get each other to crack. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TVL) THE KING OF QUEENS Doug accidentally spills mayonnaise on one of Carrie’s most important clients while at a Mets game. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(VH1) LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA Bambi and Betty Idol face off over Scrappy; Tommie learns that her legal troubles have worsened. (cc) ‘TV14’
10:30 p.m.
_ MODERN FAMILY Manny’s date gets a makeover from Gloria. (cc) ‘TVPG’ + (10:35) PERSON OF INTEREST When a virus causes the machine to malfunction, numbers are issued irregularly. (cc) ‘TV14’ D LOVE ISRAEL WITH BARUCH KORMAN PH.D Verse-by-verse Bible study, from the Old and New Testaments. (A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Guns drawn in South Carolina; stolen car in Utah. (cc) ‘TV14’ (FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES Pork belly tacos and carne adobada; turtle soup; savory crepes and a saucy twist on beignets. (cc) ‘TVG’ (FX) BASKETS Chip must decide between a tarp and snacks. (cc) ‘TVMA’
(NICK) FRIENDS The celebration of Rachel’s 30th birthday prompts the others to recall their own. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) SAY YES TO THE DRESS Bride Lauren wants to look like a classy porn star; bride Amanda’s custom gown. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TOON) DRAGON BALL SUPER Anime. Vegeta unleashes his power against his opponent. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Getting bad reception while working a desk; asking strangers for advice on questionable life choice. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) THE KING OF QUEENS Carrie is overcome with guilt when she gets a digital music player for free. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (USA) MODERN FAMILY When Gloria’s mother and sister visit, they bring traditions, baby names and family baggage. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (WTBS) SNOOP DOGG PRESENTS THE JOKER’S
WILD Snoop and Wiz Khalifa read some Dr. Seuss; Method Man and Snoop do ’80s karaoke. (cc) ‘TV14’
11:00 p.m.
^ ACL HALL OF FAME NEW YEAR’S EVE Roy Orbison, Rosanne Cash and the Neville Brothers are inducted into the ACL Hall of Fame. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
_ MODERN FAMILY A visit from an old friend (Minnie Driver) leaves Claire feeling inadequate. (cc) ‘TVPG’ 0 THE BIG BANG THEORY The guys enter a costume contest with Penny’s new boyfriend. (cc) ‘TVPG’ F MAJOR CRIMES The murder of a Sex Crimes detective leads Major Crimes into the world of pornography. (cc) ‘TV14’ J AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR Sixty competitors vie for a chance to take on the world’s mostdifficult obstacle course. (cc) ‘TVPG’
Q LOST IN SPACE A planet is entirely populated by young people. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) LIVE PD: POLICE PATROL Stolen car; missing woman; police officer in danger. (cc) ‘TV14’ (AMC) FEAR THE WALKING DEAD Strand’s loyalty is tested; the Clark family is pushed to extremes; Madison reckons with her past. (cc) ‘TVMA’
(AP) PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES A pit bull that was tethered to a metal post for several days is rescued. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (CNBC) AMERICAN GREED A hacker allegedly steals millions from the government; a wise-guy wannabe creates a mortgage scam. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) THE NINETIES Bill Clinton’s presidency began with controversy; inability to reform America’s health care system. (cc)
(DISC) STREET OUTLAWS Oklahoma City’s biggest rivals attack the list with a vengeance; Jackie Knox wants on the list. (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISN) LEGO MARVEL SUPER HEROES - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: THE THANOS THREAT The universe depends on the Guardians of the Galaxy to protect the Build Stone from Thanos. (cc) ‘TVY7’
(FOOD) EAT, SLEEP, BBQ A four-taco plates; barbecue Brunswick stew poured on top of macaroni and cheese rigatoni. (cc) ‘TVG’
(FX) BASKETS Chip gets the chance to pee in the cowboy toilet. (cc) ‘TVMA’