Thursday highlights
7:00 p.m.
2 COOKING ON THE WILD SIDE Butternut guacamole; Dutch oven spicy chicken casserole. (cc) ‘TVG’
11 YOUNG SHELDON Sheldon visits the California Institute of Technology for the very first time. (cc) ‘TVPG’
16 THE MASKED SINGER The final three singers from group C compete for the final two spots in the super six. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
38 GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE Lorelai seeks wisdom when she finds herself at odds with everyone; Rory has a wild night. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(CNN) THE NINETIES A wide range of television shows, from animated shows like South Park to sitcoms and dramas. (cc)
(HIST) SWAMP PEOPLE: SERPENT INVASION The men dive into the underbelly of the Everglades to capture and remove the sinister beasts. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(INSP) MOUNTAIN MEN Morgan walks into a death trap in the Alaska Range. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(OWN) PUT A RING ON IT Dr. Nicole challenges the couples to explore the repercussions of family dynamics. As Ashley entertains a new date to Hollywood’s chagrin, Tamika asks her parents to accept Vince, and Che & Michael come to an impasse over his son moving in.
(TLC) DR. PIMPLE POPPER Amber has hundreds of tumors on her face; Antonio has a mound on his spine. ‘TV14’
(TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES Zak, Nick and Aaron return to Bobby Mackey’s Music World to confront the vengeful spirits terrorizing them since their last investigation at the Kentucky bar. The crew then reaches out to tortured souls lurking inside New York’s Rolling Hills Asylum. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
7:30 p.m.
7 TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT Animated. Trixie must save the day when the gang finds itself in uncharted territory. (cc) ‘TVG’
11 (7:31) B POSITIVE Drew discovers he needs a kidney and finds his donor in the last person he ever would’ve imagined. (cc) ‘TV14’
36 JONI: TABLE TALK Conquering fears. (cc) ‘TVG’
49 THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Andy must force a farmer to get a tetanus shot. (cc) ‘TVG’
(CMT) LAST MAN STANDING Mandy arranges a holiday surprise for the family’s housekeeper; Vanessa gives Boyd an elf doll. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(COM) SCHITT’S CREEK Moira prepares for her headline debut at the Asbestos Fest; David deals with some loitering teens. (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY Texas pastry chef Amanda Rockman and Vicki Wells roll into the arena for a chance at sweet victory. (cc) ‘TVG’
8:00 p.m.
2 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The details behind how the pilgrims arrive in the New World. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION A look back at celebrity musical performances among a flurry of Disney holiday entertainment. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
16 (8:01) I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE Taye Diggs and DeRay Davis; Rick Springfield performs. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
36 MINISTRY NOW Powerful, moving testimonies from special guests, leaders in faith, and so much more. ‘TVG’
(DISC) DIRTY JOBS Mike cleans out a Connecticut lake, then travels to Pennsylvania to a gourd farm. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY French chefs Laurent Zirotti and Eric Damidot go head to head in the arena. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOME TOWN A woman inherits her mom’s house, but it’s far too small for her growing family. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HIST) (8:02) SWAMP PEOPLE: SERPENT INVASION The swampers venture into the foreboding Everglades Triangle; a hunt near a mysterious rocket silo. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(INSP) THE VIRGINIAN Stacy unwillingly joins the cavalry after being knocked out, drenched in whiskey and stuffed into a uniform as part of a deserter’s plan to escape detection; guests Les Crane, James Daly, Johnny Seven. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(NBCS) THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW More than 500 dogs compete in the annual event to earn the honor Best in Show. (N) (cc)
(TLC) DR. PIMPLE POPPER With bonus scenes - Brandon has several lumps on his head. Jess got a noticeable lump on her butt after falling down the stairs. Leonard has an alarming bump hanging off of his arm that looks like it’s breaking through the skin. (N) ‘TV14’
8:30 p.m.
11 THE UNICORN Wade and the girls tackle hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for friends and extended family. (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY Chefs Tracey Shepos Cenami and John Vitale fight for the right to battle Bobby. (cc) ‘TVG’
9:00 p.m.
11 STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Burnham finds herself aboard the U.S.S. Discovery where she realizes things are not as they seem. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(A&E) (9:01) THE FIRST 48 A beloved Cleveland man is murdered in his own home; Dallas robbers kill one man and wound another. (cc) ‘TV14’
(CNN) THE MOVIES Stars of the 1990s, like Julia Roberts and Will Smith, and films such as Jurassic Park. (cc) ‘TVG’
(DISC) DIRTY JOBS Mike Rowe makes bricks by hand in South Carolina and masters the art of cranberry farming in Oregon. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY Marc and Chef Burrell want to rake Bobby over the coals and they’ll have aid from Chef Bancroft. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) (9:01) HOME TOWN Ben and Erin design a Nantucket-inspired kitchen and a stunning master suite with a big bathtub. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HIST) (9:05) SWAMP PEOPLE: SERPENT INVASION Hunters face a terrifying reality: the invasion is bigger than they anticipated. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) WHEN SKIN GOES WRONG Shaneef hopes to be rid of his huge shoulder lipoma. Dr. Adil tackles a large head cyst. A psoriasis sufferer feels like he’s exhausted all treatment options. Lyn has kept the same hairstyle for 20 years in order to hide a big lump on her forehead. (N) ‘TV14’
(TRAV) THE HOLZER FILES The team attempts to decode the rampant paranormal activity around Rockland County, N.Y. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(HBO) BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Live action/animated. Readings from an author’s letter to his 15-year-old son on coming of age in Black America. (cc) ‘TV14’
9:30 p.m.
(FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY Alex McCoy and Jay Ducote are in the house; Damaris Phillips teams up with chef Richard Blais. (cc) ‘TVG’
(TRUTV) TOP SECRET VIDEOS Our interns deep dive into surveillance videos including a crocodile who breaks up a hot swimming pool hookup, a bruising yacht dive fail, and the carnage of an unmanned garbage truck. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(USA) (9:31) MIZ & MRS Maryse and George devise a money-making scheme. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
10:00 p.m.
2 SECRETS OF ROYAL TRAVEL Exploring the inside story of five-star regal luxury at 30,000 feet. (cc) ‘TVPG’
42 MOM Christy wants to take things slow with Adam; Bonnie has a disagreement with her rival, Marjorie. (cc) ‘TV14’