TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
7 PM ( PARMT) (TVL) MOVIE
Dashing in December Peter Porte (“Baby Daddy”) stars in this 2020 drama as work-obsessed New York financier Wyatt Burwall, who flies home for the Christmas holidays partly to try convincing his mother, Deb (Andie MacDowell), that it’s time to sell their family’s Colorado ranch. Deb is reluctant to agree, given the warm memories she has for the property, which also includes a Winter Wonderland attraction beloved by the locals. 7:30 PM ^ 1JA Charlie Brown Christmas When Charlie Brown complains about the materialism he sees around him during the holidays, Lucy suggests he direct the Christmas pageant. He accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When his attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the real meaning of Christmas in this charming animated classic — which is now one year short of its 50th anniversary. The memorable music score is by Vince Guaraldi.
8 PM G Pandora Jax (Priscilla Quintana) races to save the universe from complete destruction before the Ancients can render their final judgment in the Season 2 finale, “I Forgot More Than You’ll Ever Know.” Meanwhile, Xander (Oliver Dench) pursues his own plans for redemption. 8 PM ( CNN) CNN Heroes: An All
Star Tribute Anderson Cooper and Kelly Ripa co-host this annual two-hour special that celebrates individuals who are committed to making the world a better place through their actions. In 2020, these acts of self-sacrifice and gallantry have taken place against the backdrop of a global pandemic as well as a growing battle for racial equality and justice.
8 PM ( SHO) Couples Therapy This relationship series reflects a real-world crisis with “The COVID Special,” an hour that sees couples therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik moving her therapy online as she and her patients come to grips with the realities of the COVID-19 shutdown, which makes in-person sessions a health risk. At the same time, though, Guralnik’s patients are struggling with a bizarre new reality that puts unfamiliar stresses on personal bonds that already are somewhat fragile.