Friday highlights
7:00 p.m.
$ WEAKEST LINK Eight strangers play a highstakes game of trivia and then vote each other off one by one. (cc) ‘TVPG’
_ SHARK TANK A classic dessert with a healthy twist for children; a hands-free gadget; an educational robot. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
+ MACGYVER Mac and the team must find a bioweapon before it’s sold to a terrorist cell. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
F THE CHRISTMAS CAROLER CHALLENGE Meeting the 10 groups; judges Brandon Rogers, Mikalah Gordon and Garry Beers assess each group. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
J LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT The detectives investigate the disappearance of several adolescents. (cc) ‘TV14’
Q THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Opie must learn to fight when a new boy arrives. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) THE FIRST 48: MY FIRST CASE Rookie detective Holly Rogers is called to the scene of a convenience store robbery. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(AP) RIVER MONSTERS Jeremy investigates the circumstances of a bride’s death in the Colombian Amazon. ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) EMPIRES OF NEW YORK By the mid ’80s, five larger-than-life New Yorkers - Donald Trump, Ivan Boesky, Leona Helmsley, John Gotti, and Rudy Giuliani - are starting to change the way we think about power and success. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(COM) SCHITT’S CREEK David runs damage control for a Rose Apothecary product. (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISN) DISNEY CHANNEL HOLIDAY HOUSE PARTY Miranda May with holiday themed gags and parodies. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(DISN) (7:24) JUST ROLL WITH IT When the props and costumes are vandalized before the Beatz 101 Christmas telethon, Owen takes it upon himself to uncover the mystery! (N) (cc) ‘TVY7’
(TRAV) THE OSBOURNES WANT TO BELIEVE Jack shows his parents footage that leaves them questioning the existence of UFOs, fairies and lizard people. Plus, convinced his and Sharon’s house is haunted, Ozzy admits to Jack he is starting to believe! (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
7:30 p.m.
D JONI: TABLE TALK Mike Fabarez shares principles from Raising men, Not Boys. (cc) ‘TVG’
Q THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Barney won’t tear up the governor’s parking ticket. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (COM) SCHITT’S CREEK Singles Week kicks off; Patrick and David take their relationship to the next level. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(E!) SAVED BY THE BELL The entire gang goes to the mall to obtain U2 tickets and ends up camping out overnight. (cc) ‘TVG’
(FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES Thousand Chili Chicken; brisket chili; sibling-run taqueria with green chili. (cc) ‘TVG’
8:00 p.m.
^ JOHN SEBASTIAN PRESENTS: FOLK REWIND (MY MUSIC) Performances by artists of the 1950s and ’60s include those of Pete Seeger and Judy Collins. (cc) ‘TVG’
+ MAGNUM P.I. Higgins’ job to repossess a plane goes south when a drug cartel opens fire at the plane. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
J LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT An woman who dies in a fire leaves her estate to a young woman who is subsequently murdered. (cc) ‘TV14’
Q GOMER PYLE, U.S.M.C. Gomer tries to help a lady Marine improve her looks. (cc) ‘TVG’ (AP) RIVER MONSTERS: DEADLIEST MANEATERS Jeremy heads to the Amazon to uncover the truth behind the flesh-eating predator, the piranha. (N) ‘TVPG’ (COM) SCHITT’S CREEK Johnny wants to celebrate the holidays with an old-fashioned Rose Family Christmas Party. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES Guy Fieri and son Hunter pick the most creative of America’s favorite joints to win $1,000 and a Triple-D feature. The duo crisscrosses the country from California to Colorado and Phoenix to Florida for bomb burgers, empanadas and breakfast. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) BIGGEST LITTLE CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN Three teams make miniature, old-fashioned Christmas houses. (N) (cc)
(HIST) ANCIENT ALIENS Ancient cultures recorded stories of enormous beings that descended from the sky. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
8:30 p.m.
Q GREEN ACRES Oliver takes the Hooterville Phone Company to court. (cc) ‘TVG’
(COM) SCHITT’S CREEK Moira films a movie in Bosnia; David tries to take his relationship to the next level. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISN) (8:40) BIZAARDVARK The gang tries to turn Bernie into an overnight online star so that he can go to a holiday party. (cc) ‘TVG’
(E!) SAVED BY THE BELL Jessie’s father invites everyone to his Palm Springs resort to attend his wedding. (cc) ‘TVG’
(TOON) AMERICAN DAD Animated. Stan tries to get even when a car salesman bests him in a negotiation, causing him to lose his job. (cc) ‘TV14’ (TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS The guys run a surprise challenge; advice for children turns awkward when heard by strangers. (cc) ‘TV14’
9:00 p.m.
(BET) TYLER PERRY’S SISTAS The ladies grow worried about Andi and her relationship; Karen tries to figure out what she wants. ‘TV14’ (COM) SCHITT’S CREEK David and Stevie get held up at the store. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(HBO) EUPHORIA Rue celebrates Christmas in the aftermath of relapsing. (cc) ‘TVMA’
9:30 p.m.
F SCHITT’S CREEK Johnny and Moira worry about the future of the motel; David panics about retaking his driving test. (cc) ‘TV14’
Q HOGAN’S HEROES Klink becomes the victim of his own tough sergeant. (cc) ‘TVG’
(COM) SCHITT’S CREEK Alexis and Johnny try to impress a motel reviewer; David and Patrick look for an apartment. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(DISN) BIZAARDVARK Paige and Frankie create a series of zany holiday-themed sketches and fun videos. (cc) ‘TVG’
(E!) SAVED BY THE BELL Lisa wins a mystery weekend at Mr. Jameson’s mansion and invites the gang to participate. (cc) ‘TVG’
(FOOD) DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES A quick spin on fish, burgers and burritos; a bakery cookin’ up Down Under comfort food. (cc) ‘TVG’ (INSP) GUNSMOKE Evidence in a murder points to Chester as the prime suspect. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TOON) RICK AND MORTY Animated. Morty and Summer argue about their grandfather. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Sal, Q, Joe and Murr bus their way through Katz’s Deli, then express unpopular opinions at the park. (cc) ‘TV14’
10:00 p.m.
^ SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE Suze Orman discusses planning for retirement, including key steps for the ultimate retirement. (cc) ‘TVG’
0 BLACK-ISH A colleague tells Bow that Dre never had the vasectomy he had scheduled a few years ago. (cc) ‘TVPG’
J MOM Bonnie must pick up the slack when Christy puts her new relationship ahead of family and friends. (cc) ‘TV14’
Q CAROL BURNETT AND FRIENDS Guest Joanne Woodward visits the Harpers. (cc) ‘TVG’