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The Simpsons
Fox, 7 p.m.
In the new episode “The 7 Beer Itch,” Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) falls under the spell of a British femme fatale (guest voice of Olivia Colman).
ChristmasWith the Darlings
Hallmark Channel, 7 p.m. (original film)
When an assistant (Katrina Law, “Arrow”) gives her final notice, she is drawn into helping the charming younger brother (Carlo Marks, “Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday”) of her wealthy boss as he looks after his orphaned nieces and nephew through Christmas.
A Very Charming Christmas Town
Lifetime, 7 p.m. (original film)
City girl and travel and lifestyle blogger Aubrey Lang (Natalie Hall) goes to the little town of Solvang for her next holiday vlog piece after it's voted Most Christmassy Town in the USA. There, an unlikely pairing with a local community coordinator ( Jon Prescott) presents all sorts of mixed feelings.
The TroubleWith Maggie Cole
PBS, 7 p.m.
As Maggie continues to seek amends with her neighbors, she makes a horrifying discovery in a confrontation with Roxanna. Gambling debts plague Alex, and the community's continued pressure on Peter threatens his job and family.
Remake & Original
TCM, beginning at 7 p.m.
Tonight's back-to-back lineup of two films spotlights first a remake, and then the original film on which it was based. The remake is “The Shakiest Gun in the West” (1968), a comedy/ Western starring Don Knotts as cowardly city-slicker dentist Dr. Jesse W. Heywood, who moves to a frontier town to practice his profession. While there, he inadvertently (and wrongly) develops a reputation as a fierce gunfighter, leading him into increasingly dangerous (and funny) situations and showdowns. This film was a remake of tonight's second movie, “The
Paleface” (1948), which has a similar premise and stars Bob Hope as traveling dentist Peter “Painless” Potter and Jane Russell as Calamity Jane. Here, Hope also memorably performs the Oscar-winning song “Buttons and Bows.”
NCIS: Los Angeles
CBS, 7:30 p.m. (season premiere)
In the season 12 premiere episode “The Bear,” a Russian bomber flying over the U.S. goes missing, sending Sam (LL Cool J) and Callen (Chris O'Donnell) on a mission to track it down and secure its weapons and intel.
Bless the Harts
Fox, 7:30 p.m.
Jenny (voice of Kristen Wiig) becomes the night manager at the Last Supper, and Betty and Brenda (voices of Maya Rudolph and Fortune Feimster) use a Pound Pinchers meeting to practice their comedy routine, in the new episode “Pound Pinchers.”
The Real Housewives of Potomac
Bravo, 8 p.m.
The ladies head to Madeira, Portugal, for some fun and sun, but the distance proves to be too much for Ashley. Karen questions Gizelle's relationship with Jamal, causing a heated discussion on whether or not Gizelle's
relationship is even real. Things get interesting when Robyn sides with Karen against her fellow green-eyed bandit — causing the two besties to be at odds.
Bob’s Burgers
Fox, 8 p.m.
Tina (voice of Dan Mintz) is put in charge of the Wagstaff School time capsule project, but she makes an enemy when she rejects a submission in the new episode “Fast Time Capsules at Wagstaff School.”
Killer in Question
Investigation Discovery, 8 p.m.
In 1987, 11-year-old Teresa McAbee's body is found face down in a lake in Mascotte, Fla. Before he even leaves the scene, the lead sheriff's investigator is convinced he has a suspect — a local rookie cop named James Duckett. The Mascotte police chief maintains Duckett's innocence, but over the next couple of months, the investigator's clues fall in place, and Duckett is sentenced to death. But 15 years later, a retired homicide detective contacts Duckett on death row. He uncovers a trail of questionable evidence and disputed facts. Slowly, he becomes convinced that this man is innocent.
Rebuilding Paradise
Nat Geo, 8 p.m.
On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, Calif. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95 percent of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years and the worst in California's history. Ron Howard's film is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.
Roadkill
PBS, 8 p.m.
Promoted to justice minister, Peter deals with a prison riot, an angry daughter and alarming contacts from a stranger. Meanwhile, an unknown threat looms abroad.
NCIS: New Orleans
CBS, 8:30 p.m. (season premiere)
Season seven kicks off with a two-part premiere episode called “Something in the Air.” Tammy (Vanessa Ferlito) and Carter (Charles Michael Davis) investigate a suspicious death aboard a humanitarian ship offshore, where they learn that some of the crew are infected with COVID-19.
By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem
EPIX, 9 p.m. (new docuseries)
This four-part docuseries is inspired by the music and subjects featured in “Godfather of Harlem.” It brings alive the dramatic true story of Harlem and its music during the 1960s and connects that history to the present moment. Combining interviews, archival footage, evocative imagery and key moments from the series itself, this documentary takes audiences on a musical journey that brings to life the excitement of Harlem and introduces the artists who dared to use their voices, instruments and lyrics to take a stand against oppression.
The Christmas Bow
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m. (original film)
When an accident puts her music dreams on hold, a gifted violinist (Lucia Micarelli) reconnects with an old family friend (Michael Rady), who helps her heal and find love during the holidays.
COBRA
PBS, 9 p.m.
As the crisis reaches a boiling point, Fraser and his team reach the endgame, while the prime minister and Anna are forced to fight for their political lives with Archie firing his first shots.
I Love a Mama’s Boy
TLC, 9 p.m.
Emily reacts to Shekeb ditching her to tend to his mother. Stephanie finds herself struggling to win Liz's acceptance. Jason shares bad news with his mom.
Uncensored
TV One, 9 p.m.
Hip-hop is a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art and one of the most popular genres of music. Its influence has shaped styles and entertainment, and continues to be a global phenomenon impacting old and new generations. This episode is a retrospective of some favorite hiphop artists, such as Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and many more.