What to watch
WEDNESDAY
Dec. 8, 2021
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Welcome to Earth
Disney+ New Series
Will Smith hosts this six-part series from National Geographic in which he is guided by National Geographic explorers to different corners of the world to get up close and personal with the weirdest, most unusual, dangerous and thrilling spectacles on Earth. Each episode exposes the mysterious inner workings of our planet as related to a different theme: sound, smell, speed, color, swarm and pattern. From the plains of Africa to the deserted islands of the Pacific to the depths of the Atlantic, apprentice explorer Smith probes into hidden worlds that reveal Earth’s most mysterious workings. As his remarkable guides take him to our globe’s weirdest and most mind-bending locations, he learns that although we may think every inch has been mapped, there are still incredible discoveries to be made, and how the tiniest details have enormous consequences for this place we call home.
Carolin Kebekus:
The Last Christmas Special
Netflix
In this Christmas-themed stand-up special, Carolin Kebekus, one of Germany’s biggest comedians, mixes festive nostalgia and social commentary with her signature edgy wit to poke fun at and challenge “the most wonderful time of the year.”
Christmas With a Crown
Lifetime, 7 p.m. Original Film
After Cassie (Lisa Durupt) returns to her hometown to revive her family’s traditional Christmas festival, she meets a dashing stranger, Nicolas (Marcus Rosner), who’s volunteered to help organize the event. Sparks begin to fly between them, but little does she know that he’s really a prince in disguise, longing to find the true spirit of the holidays. It will take a Christmas miracle of royal proportions for their hearts to meet as one.
My 600-lb Life TLC, 7 p.m.
In “Paul’s Journey,” Paul weighs in at 700 pounds, and his girlfriend struggles with how this limits their ability to live a normal life. He thinks their relationship won’t survive if he moves to work with Dr. Now, but prioritizing his own health is the only path forward.
CMT’s A Tennessee Kind of Christmas CMT, 8 p.m.
Country greats Amy Grant, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clay Walker, Pam Tillis, Sara & Olivia Evans, Steve Wariner, Tracy Lawrence and Wynonna will celebrate the season by sharing holiday traditions, personal memories and unforgettable performances of all-time favorite Christmas songs from numerous iconic venues and outdoor locations in and around Nashville.
Chicago Fire NBC, 8 p.m.
In “Winterfest,” Gallo (Alberto Rosende), Violet (Hanako Greensmith) and Ritter (Daniel Kyri) debut their microbrewery business at Winterfest. Meanwhile, Brett (Kara Killmer) prepares to present her paramedicine program to an oversight panel, and Firehouse 51 gets in the holiday spirit. After tonight’s midseason finale episode, Chicago Fire will be on break until Jan. 5, when Season 10 picks up with new episodes.
Jay Leno’s Garage CNBC, 9 p.m. Season Finale
In the Season 6 finale, Jay Leno pays tribute to rockers, rollers and everything in between. First up, he and country icon Dwight Yoakam ride a mechanical bull before they cut loose in a couple of killer Corvettes. Next, Jay does his best James Bond as he shows off all the bells and whistles of a replica of 007’s original Aston Martin DB5. Then, in a Tonight Show tribute, Jay and Paul Reiser ride a pair of Johnny Carson’s Corvette-powered Swan Boats. Also in the episode: Wilmer Valderrama, John Fogerty and Nancy Wilson.