What to watch TUESDAY
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Lights Before Christmas: Radiance by Rail BritBox
With the sights of a classic English landscape in the chill of winter, this BritBox original special takes viewers on an illuminated journey filled with unforgettable views, Christmas lights and festive cheer. Beginning at the Victorian-built Hampton Loade Railway station, climb aboard J.K. Rowling’s original choice for the Hogwarts Express, an eight-carriage 1940s vintage train shimmering with twinkling lights. Enjoy illuminated displays at passing stations, a magical snowfall and views of the timeless landscape of Shropshire in the heart of rural England.
General Hospital ABC, 1 p.m.
Diane (Carolyn Hennesy) is called to the PCPD to help a friend. Nikolas (Marcus Coloma) comforts Ava (Maura West). Finn (Michael Easton) opens up to Anna (Finola Hughes). Robert (Tristan Rogers) catches up with Jackie (Kim Delaney). Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) comes up with a new plan.
College Football
ESPN, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Live College football bowl season continues on ESPN with the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Albertsons Stadium in Boise and the Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida.
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 6 p.m. Live
The NBA tips off the 2020-21 regular season, which has been shortened to 72 games due to COVID-19. Opening night has Stephen Curry’s return to the court as his Golden State Warriors visit Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. The nightcap has Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers vs. LeBron James and the champion L.A. Lakers.
The Price Is Right at Night
CBS, 7 p.m.
Drew Carey hosts this special holiday-themed primetime edition of the game show as families come on down to the iconic stage to play for festive prizes.
neXt
FOX, 7 p.m. Series Finale
FOX isn’t bringing back neXt for a second season, so the series will wrap up tonight with the final two episodes, “File #9” and “File #10.” LeBlanc (John Slattery) and Shea (Fernanda Andrade) devise one last dangerous ploy to destroy neXt and save their lives, their families and the world.
The Christmas High Note
Lifetime, 7 p.m. Original Film
After being stood up by her partner Brad (William McNamara), Rachel (Jamie Luner) soon meets Michael (Johnny Messner) and his teenage daughter, Sophia. During Christmas Eve pageant rehearsals, Sophia finds herself challenged to hit the high note in her solo of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Rachel offers to coach Sophia’s performance and discovers a new interest in Michael.
The Voice Holiday Celebration NBC, 7 p.m.
An array of coaches from The Voice past and present, some music superstars, and many beloved artists from the competition series’ family perform holiday classics and popular modern favorites. Plus, Season 19 coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend
and Gwen Stefani share some of their favorite holiday traditions and memories.
City Hall PBS, 7 p.m.
Explore the role of city government, and see how Boston provides services for its citizens. Mayor Marty Walsh and his administration grapple with their policy priorities, which include racial justice, affordable housing, climate action and homelessness.
Let’s Make a Deal Primetime CBS, 8 p.m.
Let’s Make a Deal will be decked out with holiday decorations as well as festively themed games and deals. Plus, Christopher Jackson, star of Bullon CBS, makes a special guest appearance. Wayne Brady hosts.
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
NBC, 8 p.m.
Santa brings the laughs as SNL goes into the time capsule for two hours of Christmasthemed sketches.
First Christmas
OWN, 8 p.m. Original Film
Given up for adoption and placed in foster care at a young age, writer Halle Downing (Idara Victor) receives the blessing of a lifetime when she is invited to spend Christmas in New Orleans with the biological family she never knew. Halle soon faces the hard reality that finding her place in this close-knit family is going to take longer than she thought.