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■ WATERSHIP DOWN Netflix

New Miniseries! Richard Adams’ acclaimed novel is reinterpreted in this four-part animated miniseries. Set in the idyllic rural landscape of southern England, it follows a band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home.

■ A VERY MERRY METV: CLASSIC CHRISTMAS EPISODES METV, beginning at 5 p.m.

METV ends the month with a selection of great Christmas episodes, including two episodes of Laverne & Shirley, “Oh Hear the Angels’ Voices” (1976) and “O Come

All Ye Bums” (1978). The Love Boat follows with “Santa, Santa, Santa/another Dog Gone Christmas/noel’s Christmas Carol” from 1984. Finally, the evening concludes with two holiday M*A*S*H episodes, 1972’s “Dear Dad” and 1980’s “Death Takes a Holiday.”

■ ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS FOX, 7 p.m.

While helping to decorate for the holidays, Sid (John Leguizamo) destroys Manny’s (Ray Romano) favorite decorations.

When a frustrated Manny convinces Sid he’s on Santa’s naughty list, Sid, Crash (Seann William Scott), Eddie (Josh Peck) and Peaches (Ciara Bravo) take off for the North Pole to plead their case to Santa (Billy Gardell).

■ HOMICIDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: “BLOODY NEW YEAR’S” Oxygen, 7 p.m.

Season Finale! As if you weren’t cold enough already, prepare for more chills. Tonight, the docuseries recounts the story of a mom who was gunned down at home just before New Year’s. Later that evening, seven more bodies were discovered in another house.

■ HOMETOWN HOLIDAY UP TV, 7 p.m.

Original Film! A high-powered music executive is so desperate to sign the latest internet sensation to his record label that he agrees to accompany his sister to a country wedding to meet him.

■ THE SIMPSONS: “SIMPSONS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE” FOX, 8 p.m.

FOX is busting out this holiday special (the series’ pilot!) about Bart, Homer and the rest of the cartoon clan.

■ CHRISTMAS MADE TO ORDER Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.

Original Film! When Steven (Jonathan Bennett) finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits Gretchen (Alexa Penavega) to bring holiday joy to his home.

■ 3 HOLIDAY TAILS Lifetime, 8 p.m.

In the Lifetime premiere of this cute 2011 flick, David and Lisa are meant to be together, but they haven’t quite figured that out yet. Stars Julie Gonzalo, Kelly Stables, K.C. Clyde, Alley Mills and Bruce Davison.

■ MADAM SECRETARY: “FAMILY SEPARATION: PART 1” CBS, 8:30 p.m.

The new two-part “Family Separation” marks Madam Secretary’s 100th episode. Elizabeth (Téa Leoni) goes up against a U.S. governor over the state’s new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children. Part 2 airs Jan. 6.

■ THE YEAR: 2018 ABC, 9 p.m.

Robin Roberts hosts this look back at the most memorable moments of the past 12 months. A likely candidate for discussion: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.

■ MARILYN MONROE FOR SALE Smithsonian Channel, 9 p.m.

In 2016, Julien’s Auctions in L.A. sold off stuff that once belonged to the blond bombshell, including the gown she wore when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy in 1962. This special uses those items to tell the icon’s story.

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