What to watch WEDNESDAY
November 8, 2023
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Santa Clauses
Disney+ ■ Season Premiere
In the sophomore season of this series based on the hit feature films, the Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor last season. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, he turns his focus toward training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa. Returning with Allen and Kane are Elizabeth Mitchell, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Devin Bright, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Eric Stonestreet. Tracy Morgan will have a guest-starring role as the Easter Bunny. The first two episodes drop today; new episodes are available Wednesdays.
Escaping Twin Flames
Netflix ■ New Series
From the Emmy-nominated filmmaking team behind Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, this three-part docuseries pulls back the veil on Twin Flames Universe, a controversial online community that preys on people looking for love. With exclusive access to former members, the series reveals the horrifying stories of coercion and exploitation surrounding Twin Flames Universe — from encouraging stalking behavior to manipulating gender identities. It also documents the active efforts of family members to rescue their loved ones from the group.
The 57th Annual CMA Awards ABC, 7 p.m. Live
Hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, the annual ceremony honoring country music’s biggest stars airs tonight, with performances from some of the genre’s most beloved acts.
Ultimate Cowboy Showdown
INSP, 7 p.m. ■ Season Finale
In the final cattle drive of Season 4, the three remaining cowboys have one last chance to prove they deserve to be the Ultimate Cowboy All-Star Champion. Host Trace Adkins and the expert judges evaluate each cowboy’s skills and determine a winner.
Spy in the Ocean: A ‘Nature’ Miniseries PBS, 7 p.m. (WTTW Chicago, 7 p.m.)
In “Deep Relationships,” uncover surprising undersea relationships as sharks befriend fish, whales play with dolphins and lobsters do the conga in seas where even spider crabs have friends.
Sullivan’s Crossing
The CW, 7 p.m.
In “Boiling Point,” Sully (Scott Patterson) tries to hold things together at Sullivan’s Crossing, while Maggie (Morgan Kohan) tries to navigate complications.
Help! I Wrecked My House
HGTV, 8 p.m. ■ Season Premiere
Home renovation expert and HGTV star Jasmine Roth comes to the rescue of overzealous do-it-yourselfers as she and her team look to redeem failed home improvement projects and customize the new spaces with beautiful, functional designs tailored to each client. In the premiere episode, “In Too Deep,” a couple purchased their dream home a mile from the coast, but after months of indecision, their renovation attempt has hit a wall. Jasmine Roth takes on their main floor and creates an open concept sanctuary that’s wheelchair accessible for their daughter.
NOVA: ‘Inside China’s Tech Boom’
PBS, 8 p.m. (WTTW Chicago, 8 p.m.)
In just a few decades, China has transformed into a science and technology superpower. This episode looks inside leading Chinese tech companies and labs to discover how they innovate, what drives their rise and what it means for the future of the global economy.
Feds
Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m. ■ New Series
This six-part docuseries from executive producer Octavia Spencer takes viewers deep inside the FBI. Through interviews with active-duty agents, the series details high-profile, dangerous and unusual cases with added insight from informants, undercover operatives and victims.