TV top picks
7 p.m. on ABC A Charlie Brown Christmas
When Charlie Brown complains about the materialism he sees during the holidays, Lucy suggests he direct the Christmas pageant. He accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. He needs Linus’ help to learn the real meaning of Christmas.
7 p.m. on CBS The Big Bang Theory
Am opportunity for revenge can take a while to present itself, but it finally does for Sheldon (Jim Parsons) in the new episode “The Bitcoin Entanglement.” He gets to even the score for his buddies having left him out of an investment that could have yielded big profits. The past also comes roaring back for Leonard and Penny (Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco), thanks to a video from 2010 that resurfaces.
8 p.m. on ABC The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Disney’s American tourist resorts in California and Florida are the main settings for this new two-hour special, with two Dancing With the
Stars participants — sometimes-judge Julianne Hough, pictured, and Nick Lachey, who’s been one of the contestants — as hosts. Jesse Palmer serves as co-host as the musical acts include Ciara, Darius Rucker and Hanson.
8 p.m. on A&E The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All
Convicted killer Erik Menendez opens up for the first time in more than a decade to reveal new insights in the first episode of this new documentary series, which incorporates extensive interviews with the younger Menendez brother, previously unaired photos and new interviews with prosecutors, law enforcement officials, medical experts, as well as close friends Erik and his older brother, Lyle.
8 p.m. on BRAVO Real Estate Wars
The turf war to prevail in the lucrative high-end Orange County market draws to a close — at least for now, on TV — in the Season 1 finale, “Moving On.” Michael, the high-profile developer, makes a surprising announcement concerning his highly coveted luxury portfolio, while over at Relegance, Jojo Romeo and Spyro Kemble take a shocking step towards landing a new client.