HIGHLIGHTS

1:30 p.m.

(CNN) FIT NATION: AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 RACES Eight athletes competing in eight races from different parts of the globe. (cc)

6:30 p.m.

(WTBS) THE ELF ON THE SHELF: AN ELF’S STORY An elf named Chippey tries to help a boy who is struggling to believe in the magic of Christmas. (cc)

7:30 p.m.

(WTBS) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Animated. Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about a curmudgeon and merry Whoville. (cc)

9 p.m.

(AP) AMANDA TO THE RESCUE Amanda takes Splat, a special needs bulldog puppy with swimmers syndrome, into her care. (cc) ‘TVPG’

10 p.m.

(FOOD) CHOPPED Appetizers made with Thanksgiving leftovers; ice cream cake and a starchy candy in the final round. (cc) ‘TVG’

(HIST) THE REAL STORY OF THANKSGIVING With its costumed Pilgrims, turkeys and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving zigzags through American history. (cc)