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7 p.m. on CBS NCIS
Thanksgiving isn’t happy for Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team, who are tasked to find a global arms dealer, in the new episode “Ready or Not.” The case has a personal aspect for Sloane (Maria Bello), since the target killed an MI6 agent she knew well. Delilah (recurring guest star Margo Harshman) needs Abby’s (Pauley Perrette) help when she goes into labor early.
7 p.m. on HGTV Fixer Upper
It’s rare for the stars of a hit show to walk away from it at the peak of success, but nonetheless, tonight marks the opening of the fifth and final season of this series hosted by Chip and Joanna Gaines, who have earned genuine superstar status on their home network, HGTV.
8 p.m. on ABC Dancing With the Stars
Only a few remaining couples and one mirrorball trophy: One duo will walk away — or perhaps dance away, literally — with the honor as Season 25 comes to a close in the ballroom. Don’t be surprised to see many contenders voted out in past weeks return for the coronation of the winner, as hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, pictured, recap the journeys of those who have made it into the finals.
8 p.m. on CBS Bull
Bull (Michael Weatherly) flies on his own professionally on “Thanksgiving” in a new episode by that title, as he tries to help a boxer who’s facing a murder charge. The other members of the team have varying holiday celebrations, with Marissa’s (Geneva Carr) boyfriend (guest star Gary Wilmes) encountering unexpected trouble, and Chunk (Christopher Jackson) deciding something big while dining with his family. Freddy Rodriguez, Jaime Lee Kirchner and Annabelle Attanasio also star.
8:30 p.m. on FOX Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Guest Thanksgiving (Melissa episode star “Two Fumero) Jimmy stories Turkeys.” father Smits in a The makes in row the character as new it Amy’s two and attend his a wife holiday (guest gathering star Bertila along Damas) with Jake’s (Andy Samberg) parents (guest stars Bradley Whitford and Katey Sagal), but the gathering doesn’t end up being very joyous. Capt. Holt (Andre Braugher) combs the precinct for a pie taken from his office. Terry Crews also stars.