Thursday highlights
7:00 p.m.
_ 20/20 A behind-the-scenes look at Mary Poppins Returns. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
+ THE BIG BANG THEORY Penny and Leonard discover they are uncomfortably similar to Amy’s parents. (cc) ‘TV14’ 0 MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN Celebrities, including Eric Stonestreet and Terrence Howard, compete to earn a donation for charity. (N) (cc) F IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT 2 Highlights of the event in Las Vegas; Panic! at the Disco, Mariah Carey; Ryan Seacrest hosts. (cc) ‘TVPG’ J THE GOOD WIFE The winner of the competition between Alicia and Cary is announced. (cc) ‘TVPG’ Q THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Andy and Barney hope for some privacy with their girlfriends after Goober finds a girl of his own. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM Gunfight through windshield; escaped convict caught stealing; kidnapped woman rescued. (cc) ‘TV14’
(AP) CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS The family prepares Steve Irwin’s research ship for a mission; Scarlett the giraffe. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(DISC) LIFE STORY Animals need a place to live that provides shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(FOOD) CHOPPED In the first round, the chefs find a classic Asian food in an innovative form and some lovely plums. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A Virginia couple debates buying near a beach or with a pool while looking for a home in Chesapeake. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(TLC) LONG LOST FAMILY Chris aids a woman’s search for her father; sisters seek Lisa’s help to search for their mother. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRAV) THE DEAD FILES Amy discovers a dead cowboy who can cause the living to die of sudden illnesses. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (USA) REAL COUNTRY A panel of music icons are joined by special guests Big & Rich. (cc) ‘TVPG’
7:30 p.m.
+ YOUNG SHELDON Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character; Mary and George disagree on how to handle it. (cc) ‘TVPG’ Q THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Barney thinks Andy has another job, so he runs for sheriff. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL A neurophysicist relocates to the Netherlands after landing her dream job at Leiden University. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
8:00 p.m.
_ MEGHAN’S NEW LIFE: THE REAL PRINCESS DIARIES A look at Meghan Markle’s life as she has been adjusting to her new role and new family. (N) (cc) + THE BIG BANG THEORY Sheldon auditions for the role of the new Professor Proton; Penny takes care of Halley. (cc) ‘TVPG’ Q GOMER PYLE, U.S.M.C. A club owner wants Gomer to sing every night. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AP) THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ZOO Many of the animals at the Chester Zoo are giving birth; penguin chick Munch fights for his life.
(DISC) LIFE STORY The most powerful animals have the best access to food and water and are the most attractive. (cc) ‘TV14’
(FOOD) CHOPPED The competitors are called upon to rescue foods that would normally be thrown out. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A former pro-football player and his family want killer views in Washington. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’ (NBCS) THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW Canines vie to be Best in Show at the annual event; John O’Hurley and David Frei host. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) LONG LOST FAMILY Chris searches for answers to a man’s family secret; woman searches for her birth family. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (TRAV) THE DEAD FILES A poltergeist at a frightened family’s home in Ohio. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(USA) REAL COUNTRY The search for country music’s next breakout musical acts; guest Wynonna Judd. (cc) ‘TVPG’
8:30 p.m.
+ MURPHY BROWN Murphy cooks for reluctant Thanksgiving dinner guests. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’ Q WKRP IN CINCINNATI A Thanksgiving promotion involves dropping live turkeys from a helicopter. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM Altercation in a hospital waiting room; shootout on the streets of San Francisco. (cc) ‘TV14’
9:00 p.m.
_ I’M COMING HOME Celebrities, including Kristin Chenoweth, visit their childhood homes and reconnect. (N) (cc)
+ S.W.A.T. The team hunts for a serial killer who escaped justice two years prior by faking his death. (cc) ‘TV14’ Q HOGAN’S HEROES A Soviet spy convinces Klink to go to the front. (cc) ‘TVG’
(A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM Good Samaritan lends a hand; a car drags an officer; woman tries partial nudity to get out of DUI. (cc) ‘TV14’
(AP) THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ZOO Kendari the babirusa is about to give birth, but is having problems with the neighboring otters. ‘TVPG’
(DISC) LIFE STORY Competition to win a partner creates both beauty and life-threatening violence. (cc) ‘TV14’ (FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY Chef Duskie Estes goes up against pasta heir Francesco Buitoni to put Bobby Flay out to pasture. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A Florida couple downsize so they can live out their sailing dreams. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’ (LIFE) TIS THE SEASON: A ONE TREE HILL CAST REUNION Stars Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton, Danneel Ackles, Antwon Tanner and Stephen Colletti reunite. (N) (cc) (TLC) LONG LOST FAMILY Lisa faces challenges while helping a woman locate her father; woman seeks help to find her mother. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRAV) THE DEAD FILES Steve and Amy investigate reports of violent paranormal activity at a restaurant in Carmel, N.Y. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:30 p.m.
Q HOGAN’S HEROES Klink is assigned as defense counsel for a German officer. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM Suspect assaults officer during arrest; high-speed chase; officers look for a missing toddler. (cc) ‘TV14’ (FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY New York chef Anastacia Song and Southern sweetie Joey Ward face each other before one faces Bobby. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL A couple moves to Mexico to live, work and scuba dive in paradise. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(WTBS) THE GUEST BOOK Vivian and Eddie leave Mt. Trace to make a fresh start in a small beachside town. (cc) ‘TVMA’
10:00 p.m.
Q CAROL BURNETT AND FRIENDS Nora Desmond; guests Helen Reddy, John Byner. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM A high-speed chase through the streets of Baltimore; a sovereign citizen flees police. (cc) ‘TV14’ (AP) THE SECRET LIFE OF THE ZOO An elephant family has a potentially deadly virus affecting animals in captivity and in the wild. (cc) ‘TVPG’ (DISC) LIFE STORY An examination of how animals raise their offspring. (cc) ‘TV14’ (FOOD) BEAT BOBBY FLAY Chopped judge Scott Conant and actress Busy Phillips pit Toronto chef Ivana Raca against New Orleans chef Tom Wolfe, with both chefs fighting to make their mark. (cc) ‘TVG’