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SUNDAY

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”: PBS and PBS Kids, 7:30 p.m.

Your “Peanuts” viewing tradition will not be solely available on Apple TV+ this year. Thanks to a deal that can only be termed a Christmas miracle, PBS and PBS Kids will also air the heart-warmer about Chuck and his little tree that could.

“The 29th Annual Trumpet Awards”: Bounce TV, 8 p.m.

For the 29th year, the Trumpet Awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. This year’s ceremony will honor individuals who have risen to fight social injustice for Black Americans. Honorees are supermodel Naomi Campbell, “Grown-ish” and “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, and 1968 Olympian and activist Tommie Smith. Presenters include music superstar Mariah Carey, Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels, actor/activist Jesse Williams and activist Angela Davis, among others. The ceremony will feature musical performances from Busta Rhymes, Anthony Hamilton and more.

“Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer”: CBS, 8 p.m. The longest-running holiday special in television history returns as Rudolph and his friends — Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius and others — save Christmas in this classic Rankin/bass special featuring the voice of legendary performer Burl Ives.

“Bless the Harts”: Fox, 8:30 p.m. In the new episode “Invasion of the Potty Snatcher,” Jenny (voice of Kristen Wiig) goes to great lengths to show Louise (voice of Emily Spivey) that she deserves a raise without ever asking for one.

MONDAY

“iheartradio Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One”: The CW, 8 p.m. This year’s Yuletide concert event will be virtual, but you can still catch performances by Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Sam Smith and others while rockin’ around your Christmas tree.

“L.A.’S Finest”: Fox, 8 p.m. A stunning discovery leads Syd (Gabrielle Union) and Mckenna (Jessica Alba) to consider whom they can trust in the new episode “Thief.”

“Lonestar Christmas”: Lifetime, 8 p.m. Original film. When single mom Erin (Stephanie Bennett) takes her daughters to spend Christmas with her estranged dad on his Texas ranch, she unexpectedly falls in love with local restaurateur Mateo (Marco Grazzini) while learning to forgive her father for the past.

“The Voice”: NBC, 8 p.m. Live. In the last phase of the competition, the final artists perform in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani to compete for the title of The Voice.

TUESDAY

“Walking With Elephants”: Animal Planet, 8 p.m. Each year, thousands of elephants make an incredible journey to the Okavango Delta in Botswana to feed on its lush vegetation, in one of the biggest natural events on the entire planet. This three-hour event follows Levison Wood, a passionate explorer and conservationist, as he is led by these magnificent animals on their annual epic migration across Botswana. Wood and local safari guide Kane Motswana, a San bushman who grew up in the wilds, offer unmatched access to the dangers these resilient animals must overcome — poachers, predatory wildlife and dehydration — to arrive at their destination. But this up-close and first ever on-the-ground look at this elephant migration doesn’t come without risks; Wood has his own terrifying close calls with wildlife including lions, hippos, crocodiles and even the elephants themselves.

“Play On: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change”: CBS, 8 p.m. This one-hour charity benefit concert special originates from venues in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, and features performers from a wide variety of musical genres. Actor/musician Kevin Bacon and hip-hop star Eve host.

“Drunk History”: Comedy Central, 9 p.m. A two-hour block of favorites teaches us about war heroines, the sisters who inspired the film “A League of Their Own,” how Mary Shelley wrote “Frankenstein” and which Vegas casino broke the color barrier first.

“next”: Fox, 9 p.m. Leblanc (John Slattery) and Shea (Fernanda Andrade) discover Ted’s (Jason Butler Harner) plan for the next server and race to intervene in the new episode “File #7.”

“The Voice”: NBC, 9 p.m. Season finale. The star-studded live finale unveils incredible new performances, and host Carson Daly will reveal who America has chosen to be this season’s winner of “The Voice.” Coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are set to perform, in addition to a holiday performance featuring the Top 20 and special A-list performances. This finale is preceded an hour earlier by the live performances cutdown.

“The Great Christmas Light Fight”: ABC, 8 p.m. In the first of two back-to-back episodes, four families across America face off in the most intense Heavyweights episode yet with the Storybook Land team brimming with nostalgia and a million lights; the Luminaria team’s sprawling 55-acre botanical garden gets blanketed with thousands of hightech luminarias, creating one of the largest pixel fields in the world; Folepi’s Winter Wonderland creates an awe-inspiring parade of a million lights; and the World of Illumination creates an all-inclusive display, featuring over a million lights. In the second episode, the Mattos family displays a vibrant, fully custom light show in their apricot orchard, incorporating original music and homemade yet high tech digital artwork, plus flying reindeer; the Martel family decks out their front and back yards with shimmering lights, a high speed Ferris wheel, an avenue of little houses with hidden elf scenes and more; the Irizarry-serrano family displays a mystical “City of Lights” with breathtaking DIY elements, from a handmade North Pole cave to a dazzling JOY sign centerpiece; and the Doody family transforms their home into the Vegas strip, featuring a custom Las Vegas sign, a massive fountain and a light show brighter than anything you’ll find on the strip in Las Vegas.

“The Amazing Race”: CBS, 8 p.m. Season finale. The winners meet host Phil Keoghan at the finish line in the Season 32 finale episode “Now It’s About Winning.”

“Sistas”: BET, 9 p.m. Gary (Chido Nwokocha) forces a conversation with Andi (KJ Smith), but later he gets drunk and his anger boils over. Meanwhile, Zac (Devale Ellis) is pursued by a new love interest.

“Expedition X”: Discovery Channel, 9 p.m. It’s America’s Loch Ness Monster. Paranormal investigator Jessica Chobot and scientist Phil Torres pursue “Champ,” the serpent-like beast rumored to live in Vermont’s Lake Champlain. They explore the murky water and adjacent marsh for proof that the creature (estimated in the 20- to 200-foot range) exists.

“A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special”: NBC, 9 p.m. If this year’s compilation of sketches from Christmas Episodes Past doesn’t include the howlingly perfect “Holiday Baking Championship” bit from Eddie Murphy’s 2019 return, Santa and his li’l elves are gonna be on our naughty list.

“For Life”: ABC, 10 p.m. Newly liberated Aaron Wallace (Nicholas Pinnock) continues to use his time out of prison to fight for justice. The attorney and mentor Henry Roswell (Timothy Busfield) discover that their new case — a woman facing deportation — reveals a pattern of police corruption.

THURSDAY

“Death in Paradise”: Ovation, 7 p.m. In this charming British import, Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and his colleagues continue to solve murders on the beautiful (faux) Caribbean island of Saint Marie. Season 6, from 2017, begins with the team investigating the death of a researcher at the island’s Volcano Observatory.

“Station 19”: ABC, 8 p.m. Andy (Jaina Lee Ortiz) and Sullivan (Boris Kodjoe) find a way to stay connected; Ben (Jason George) confronts a tough loss, and Jack (Grey Damon) and Inara (Colleen Foy) grow closer. Meanwhile, while off duty, the crew jumps into action to help a mother in distress, but their heroic efforts spark conflict with police officers who are less than eager to offer support.

“Young Sheldon”: CBS, 8

A game of Dungeons & Dragons gives Meemaw (Annie Potts) and Dale (returning guest star Craig T. Nelson) the chance to work out their relationship issues in the new episode “A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On.”

“Grey’s Anatomy”: ABC, 9 p.m. Season finale. Grey Sloan Memorial faces new pressures as Seattle Pres is overloaded, and Grey Sloan Memorial is now on surge capacity protocol. Meanwhile, Owen (Kevin Mckidd) and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) are faced with one of the most controversial surgeries of their careers.

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FRIDAY

“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”: TNT, 7 p.m. The green grump with a heart two sizes too small tries to ruin Christmas for Whoville in this 1966 animated classic. He learns his lesson in backto-back airings tonight and once more tomorrow.

“Holiday Baking Championship”: Cooking Channel, beginning at 8 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit with a night of “Holiday Baking Championship” episodes. The night begins with “Getting Gifty With It” and “North Pole Vaulting” and continues with “Traditions With a Twist” and “Christmas Day Delights.”

“My Lottery Dream Home”: HGTV, 8 p.m. David Bromstad heads back to Dallas to meet his newest winner Denise, and the love of her life, Arndt. They fell in love, and then Denise won the lottery. Now it’s time for them to buy their first forever dream home — together. David has to be on his A-game because Arndt works in construction and Denise is a home inspector, so they really know what to look for in a home. The biggest question is whether they want a fixerupper or a brand-new, movein-ready property for their forever home.

“Shrek the Halls”: ABC, 8:30 p.m. “Shrek the Halls” features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer — except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of Yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss in Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas.

“Magnum P.I.”: CBS, 9 p.m. In the new episode “No Way Out,” Magnum (Jay Hernandez), Higgins (Perdita Weeks) and TC (Stephen Hill) are trapped when armed gunmen storm the federal building and start taking hostages.

SATURDAY

“Wonderstruck’s Winter Wonderland”: BBC America, 6 a.m. Cozy up and watch the snow fall with this 14-hour binge of winter-focused nature specials. Included: heartwarming “Polar Bear Family and Me,” awe-inspiring “Planet Earth” and jaw-dropping “Wild Alaska.”

“The Bishop’s Wife”: TCM, 6 p.m. Catch a classic. Starting today, and airing all day every day through Christmas Day (Dec. 25), Turner Classic Movies will be airing films as part of what it calls its Classic Christmas Marathon. These are films that, even if they are not entirely about Christmas, at least feature memorable holiday scenes. One of the highlights during this first day of the Classic Christmas Marathon is “The Bishop’s Wife,” the delightful, Best Picture Oscar-nominated 1947 holiday comedy/fantasy starring Cary Grant as Dudley, a suave angel sent to Earth to come to the aid of young bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven). But is Dudley there to help Henry raise money for the construction of a new cathedral or to smooth over the clergyman’s relationship with his loving, but neglected, wife Julia (Loretta Young)? Monty Woolley and James Gleason also star.