Wednesday highlights
7:00 p.m.
^ NATURE An portrayal of motherhood centers on an African wild dog family in the Zimbabwean wilderness. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
$ HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT Two ordinary people join teams of celebs for hilarious party games. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
_ A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING Animated. The Peanuts gather around Charlie’s pingpong table for an unusual feast. (cc) ‘TVG’
0 EMPIRE To reclaim the Lyons’ position in the music industry, Cookie sets her eyes on a talented new singer. (cc) ‘TV14’
F IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT 1 Highlights of the event in Las Vegas; Kelly Clarkson; Justin Timberlake; Ryan Seacrest hosts. (cc) ‘TVPG’ Q THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Otis rides a cow, thinking it is a horse. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(A&E) STORAGE WARS Justin sinks his money into a unit with an interesting pair; Dave pushes Mary to the breaking point. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AP) TANKED: SEA-LEBRITY EDITION MMA and boxing champions seek the tanks of their dreams. (N) ‘TVPG’
(DISC) EXPEDITION UNKNOWN Josh travels to Europe to reveal secrets of the Third Reich. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(FOOD) GUY’S GROCERY GAMES Each chef receives a basket filled with eclectic items they must use to make a holiday party lunch. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) PROPERTY BROTHERS Joe and Jessie outgrow their cramped condo and want to find a farmhouse-style home. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(HIST) FORGED IN FIRE: BLADESGIVING Four bladesmiths must forge a Crusader’s dagger; finalists create Robin Hood’s steel takedown bow. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(NICK) DOUBLE DARE Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson join their super fans for a competitive one-hour special. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(PARMT) BAR RESCUE A historical landmark bar pits brother and sister against one another. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) MY 600-LB. LIFE After overcoming a dependence on drugs and alcohol, sneaking food is Doug’s last remaining vice. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRAV) CITIES OF THE UNDERWORLD Prague quarries and mines used for sinister purposes. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7:30 p.m.
Q THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Barney believes he is hexed when he fails to continue a “lucky” chain letter. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(A&E) STORAGE WARS Emily brings her mother along; Darrell finds an advantage; Ivy and Ivy Jr. clean up. (cc) ‘TVPG’
8:00 p.m.
^ NOVA The peregrine falcon reaches high speeds to become the world’s fastest animal. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
$ SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE A star-studded collection of popular Thanksgiving-themed sketches from Saturday Night Live. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
_ MODERN FAMILY Jay gives a toast that honors the family’s successes, although everyone knows it isn’t quite true. (cc) ‘TVPG’
0 STAR Star returns home from touring; Alex and Simone’s fates are finally answered. (cc) ‘TV14’
Q GOMER PYLE, U.S.M.C. Gomer’s love for Welsh rabbit causes him to sleepwalk. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) STORAGE WARS In Huntington Beach, Calif., Darrell’s insider information amplifies his investment considerably. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AMC) THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL Charlie trains with Khalil’s militia and prepares for the next strike. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
(CNN) THE HISTORY OF COMEDY Celebrating the greatest female comedians of all time and how they were able to succeed. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(DISC) EXPEDITION UNKNOWN Shangri-La search continues deeper into the Himalayans. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (FOOD) GUY’S GROCERY GAMES Two families return to Flavortown for a Thanksgiving family showdown. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HIST) FORGED IN FIRE Smiths build forges and make blades without power tools; the remaining two recreate a bardiche. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(PARMT) BAR RESCUE Jon attempts to help a Cape Canaveral area bar frequented by local NASA astronauts. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TRAV) MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM Don Wildman examines new evidence in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
8:30 p.m.
_ SINGLE PARENTS The other single parents band together to help Will out of the parental vortex he’s become mired in. (cc) ‘TVPG’
Q WKRP IN CINCINNATI Jennifer throws a fundraising cocktail party. (cc) ‘TVG’
(A&E) STORAGE WARS Mary’s transportation troubles lead to her teaming up with Kenny and taking him out to pasture. (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:00 p.m.
^ SINKING CITIES Engineers and planners devise plans to protect Miami from rising seas and hurricanes. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
_ THE GOLDBERGS Uncle Marvin reveals he has become a stockbroker and convinces Barry to invest his money with him. (cc) ‘TVPG’
Q HOGAN’S HEROES The POW’s discredit a Nazi spy who is posing as an officer. (cc) ‘TVG’
(A&E) STORAGE WARS It’s all in the family in Moreno Valley, Calif., as Emily brings along her cowboy husband. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AP) TANKED Lusso Auto Spa, designers of customizations for high-end and rare vehicles, want a massive tank. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNBC) DEAL OR NO DEAL: BACK IN BUSINESS Host and executive producer Howie Mandel shares a peek behind the relaunch of Deal or No Deal. (cc) (CNN) THE HISTORY OF COMEDY Demonstrating how effective and funny it is when you take something serious and twist it slightly. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (FOOD) MACY’S THANKSGIVING CAKE SPECTACULAR Cake artists craft cake tributes to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons and floats. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A couple’s search for a home in the foothills outside of Denver is complicated by their wish lists. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(PARMT) BAR RESCUE A couple on the verge of bankruptcy battle their lazy son before he sinks the family business. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) FAMILY BY THE TON Naomi struggles with her liquid diet; Drew is thrown off when he steps on a scale. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRAV) MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM A carving tells of alien visitation; a serial killer’s scalpel; a ship buried at Ground Zero. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:30 p.m.
_ SINGLE PARENTS Douglas must host a sleepover for the kids; Will uses the opportunity to try bonding with Douglas. (cc) ‘TVPG’
Q HOGAN’S HEROES Newkirk must impersonate a German general’s wife. (cc) ‘TVG’
(A&E) STORAGE WARS Mary decides to deal with her storage stress by introducing a bit of yoga into her routine. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
10:00 p.m.
Q CAROL BURNETT AND FRIENDS Guests Tim Conway, Charo. (cc) ‘TVG’
(A&E) STORAGE WARS Kenny starts seeing things during a very hot day ever in Riverside, Calif.; Ivy gives Mary a boost. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AP) TANKED R&B singer Keyshia Cole dreams of having a saltwater aquarium in her home. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) THE HISTORY OF COMEDY Exploring the passing of comedic legends; the connection with their audiences. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(DISC) EXPEDITION UNKNOWN The mystery behind the perpetrator of the only unsolved plane hijacking in U.S. history. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(FOOD) CHOPPED The chefs learn that their Thanksgiving-themed rounds will be sides, turkey and pie. (cc) ‘TVG’