TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
Riverdale Jughead and Archie (Cole Sprouse, K.J. Apa) head to Toledo to visit Gladys and Jellybean (Gina Gershon, Trinity Rose Likins), Jughead’s mother and sister in this new episode. 8 p.m. KTLA The Goldbergs Now that he is engaged to Lainey (AJ Michalka), Barry (Troy Gentile) is thrilled that he finally gets to celebrate Christmas. 8 p.m. ABC American Housewife When her father (guest star Patrick Duffy) surprises the family with a Christmas visit, Katie (Katy Mixon) tries to keep him away from her mother (guest star Wendie Malick) in this new episod of the family comedy. 8:30 p.m. ABC Little Big Shots This new holiday episode features a powerhouse singer, a violinist, a gospel singer, a little boy and his dog, a singing superstar and a soul singer. 9 p.m. NBC All American Beverly High has its Homecoming game and Spencer (Daniel Ezra) feels the pressure, while Coach Baker (Taye Diggs) tries to bring his team together for a win that will send them to the playoffs. 9 p.m. KTLA Modern Family Haley (Sarah Hyland) wants to give the family an unforgettable Christmas gift, but the time is never right. Meanwhile, Phil (Ty Burrell) has borrowed the family Christmas tree to dress up a house he’s selling. 9 p.m. ABC Single Parents Angie (Leighton Meester) enlists Will (Taran Killam) to help find a gift for Owen (Andy Favreau) while Graham (Tyler Wladis) has doubts about Santa. 9:30 p.m. ABC A Million Little Things With Christmas fast approaching, Delilah (Stephanie Szostak) struggles to figure out a way to tell her kids (Lizzie Green, Chance Hurstfield) that she is pregnant in the midseason finale. 10 p.m. ABC South Park The Bike Parade is still on, but the boys’ chance of winning is in jeopardy in the season finale. 10 p.m. Comedy Central
SPECIALS
Paris to Pittsburgh Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) narrates this new documentary which explores the efforts of individuals committed to battling climate change. 9 and 10:23 p.m. National Geographic
MOVIES
The Godfathers of Hardcore Ian McFarland’s 2017 documentary charts the rise and fall — and rebirth — of Agnostic Front, a band that is widely regarded as the “founding fathers” of the New York hardcore music scene. 10 p.m. Showtime Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009) 9:30 a.m. KLCS The Peanuts Movie (2015) 4 p.m. FX Finding Nemo (2003) 4:30 p.m. Freeform
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Gwen Stefani; Natalie Portman; Tarek El Moussa; Christina El Moussa. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America Jennifer Lopez. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Brian Welch, Korn and daughter Jennea Welch; Thom Filicia (“Get a Room With Carson & Thom”); Stella Abrera and James Whiteside (“The Nutcracker”). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Live With Kelly and Ryan Jennifer Lopez (“Second Act”); the Harlem Globetrotters; Lindsey Stirling performs. (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini. (N) 10 a.m. KABC Wendy Williams Nick Cannon. (N) 10 a.m. KTTV The Dr. Oz Show Macaroni and cheese. (N) 10 a.m. KCOP; 3 p.m. KTTV The Real Hill Harper (“The Good Doctor”); Keke Palmer (“Pimp”). (N) 11 a.m. KTTV The Doctors A surprising cancer risk. (N) 11 a.m. KCOP The Talk Wayne Brady and Maile Brady perform; Jodie Sweetin; Valerie Bertinelli; Dolph Lundgren. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS Steve Heroes who saved students from a wildfire in California. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC Rachael Ray Ayesha Curry. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV Dr. Phil A teen is accused of killing his baby brother and sister. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show Steve Carell; Gisele Bündchen (“Lessons”); Kesha performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC Amanpour and Company (N) 10 p.m. KVCR; 11 p.m. KOCE The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Jennifer Lopez. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Natalie Portman; Dennis Miller; Braison Cyrus performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Leslie Mann; Brandon Micheal Hall; Lil’ Wayne performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Jimmy Kimmel Live Will Ferrell; John C. Reilly; Matty Matheson; Rita Wilson. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC The Late Late Show With James Corden Gisele Bündchen. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS Late Night With Seth Meyers Lenny Kravitz; Anthony Atamanuik; Ina Garten; Todd Sucherman performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC Last Call With Carson Daly Jameela Jamil; Hera Hilmar performs. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC