TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
Riverdale After confronting the parents, Betty (Lili Reinhart) follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out the Gargoyle King’s true identity, while Veronica’s (Camila Mendes) attempts to prove Archie’s (K.J. Apa) innocence get her in trouble. 8 p.m. KTLA The Goldbergs Barry (Troy Gentile) realizes that as a future doctor, he should be more concerned about Murray’s (Jeff Garlin) health. 8 p.m. ABC Empire Running the family business starts to stress Lucious and Cookie’s (Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson) relationship. 8 p.m. Fox Vikings On the run after being defeated by Ivar the Boneless (Alex Hogh Andersen) in Kattegat, Torvi (Georgia Hirst) tells the story of warrior and explorer Bjorn Ironside as the historical action series resumes with two new episodes. Gustaf Skarsgard also stars. 8 and 9 p.m. History American Housewife Katie persuades a hot young trophy wife to volunteer as room mom for Anna-Kat’s class in this new episode of the family comedy. 8:30 p.m. ABC Modern Family Haley (Sarah Hyland) needs motherly advice from Claire (Julie Bowen) as she considers her career and her future with Dylan (Reid Ewing). Ed O’Neill and Eric Stonestreet also star in this new episode. 9 p.m. ABC Star Carlotta (Queen Latifah) returns to Gravity Records, but finds much has changed. Jude Demorest and Brittany O’Grady also star. 9 p.m. Fox Single Parents Will (Taran Killam) encourages Angie (Leighton Meester) to learn guitar, while Douglas (Brad Garrett) pursues his crush on Big Red (Rebecca Creskoff). 9:30 p.m. ABC The Real Housewives of Dallas A party takes a turn after a conflict in the season finale of the unscripted series. 10 p.m. Bravo Conan Without Borders Next stop is Japan for Conan O’Brien and his crew. 10 and 11 p.m. TBS
SPECIALS
86th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Craig Melvin host the traditional lighting of an enormous Christmas tree — a 72-foot-tall Norway spruce. Musical performances by John Legend, Diana Ross, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Kellie Pickler and Pentatonix are featured. 8 p.m. NBC A Legendary Christmas With John and Chrissy John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, welcome friends, family and celebrity guests for this new holiday music special. Stevie Wonder and Esperanza Spalding perform. Other guests include Jane Lynch, Meghan Trainor, Zach Galifianakis, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian West. 10 p.m. NBC
MOVIES
Wonder Woman (2017) 8:05
a.m. HBO Battle of the Sexes (2017)
10:30 a.m. HBO Dunkirk (2017) 2:20 p.m.
HBO Furious 7 (2015) 5 p.m. FX Despicable Me (2010) 6:40
p.m. Freeform
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning (N) 7
a.m. KCBS Today Alex Borstein; chef Ryan Hardy. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC KTLA Morning News (N) 7
a.m. KTLA Good Morning America Antoni Porowski; Tan France; Jonathan Van Ness; Bobby Berk. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Health plans: Robert Gandera; Toby Onwumere (“Empire”); Jeff Dunham (“Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer”); David Archuleta performs. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Live With Kelly and Ryan Eric McCormack (“Travelers”); Joan Allen (“The Waverly Gallery”). (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Antoni Porowski; Tan France; Jonathan Van Ness; Bobby Berk. (N) 10 a.m. KABC Wendy Williams Donna
Brazile. (N) 10 a.m. KTTV The Dr. Oz Show Daphne Oz, Marcela Valladolid, Jordin Sparks and Danica Patrick. (N) 10 a.m. KCOP; 3 p.m. KTTV The Real RonReaco Lee.
(N) 11 a.m. KTTV The Talk Paris Hilton; Francisco Cáceres. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS Steve Anthony Anderson.
(N) 2 p.m. KNBC Dr. Phil Parents never know when their teen will have a violent outburst. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show John Krasinski (“A Quiet Place”); Padma Lakshmi; rapper Meek Mill. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC Daily Show Al Gore. (N) 11
p.m. Comedy Central The Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Ice-T; Mariska Hargitay; Macaulay Culkin; J.I.D; BJ the Chicago Kid; Thundercat. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show: Stephen Colbert Eric McCormack; David Alan Grier; Sara Bareilles. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Amanpour and Company
(N) midnight KOCE The Late Late Show Michael Peña; Andy Serkis; Lauv and Julia Michaels perform. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS
SPORTS
NHL Hockey The Ducks visit the Florida Panthers, 4 p.m. FS Prime NBA Basketball The Clippers host the Phoenix Suns, 7:30 p.m. FS Prime