Thursday highlights
7:00 p.m.
^ HARRY POTTER: A HISTORY OF MAGIC At the British Library, J.K. Rowling reveals the real-life counterparts to her fantastical world. (cc) ‘TVG’
_ THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Celebrating the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort with music and guests. (N) (cc)
+ YOUNG SHELDON Sheldon experiments on Missy; Georgie joins Mary’s bible study to spend more time with his crush. (cc) ‘TVPG’
0 THE MASKED SINGER Four of the remaining eight celebrities perform. (cc) ‘TVPG’
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW A hobo (Buddy Ebsen) leads his friend Opie astray. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM A shoplifting suspect attempts to elude police; intense standoff with a knife-wielding suspect. (cc) ‘TV14’
(AMC) THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT Families transform their homes; a 22-foot tree made of PVC and aircraft cables. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AP) TANKED: SEA-LEBRITY EDITION Wyclef Jean and Keyshia Cole call Brett and Wade for help; she dreams of a saltwater aquarium. (N) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) ANTHONY BOURDAIN: PARTS UNKNOWN Bourdain dines on traditional Gullah cuisine as he is joined by resident movie star Bill Murray. (cc) (FOOD) CHRISTMAS COOKIE CHALLENGE The top cookie makers create cookies that look like handcrafted gifts. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL An adventurous family hopes for more space as it makes the move to Scotland. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(TLC) 600 POUND MOM A woman wants to have weight-loss surgery that will free her from selfimprisonment in her home. ‘TVPG’
(TRAV) GHOST ADVENTURES Aggressive spirits roam an estate in Altadena, Calif.; an entity torments a Texas family. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
7:30 p.m.
+ THE UNICORN Wade goes to a support group for widows, but is shocked by the advice he’s given by the host. (cc) ‘TVPG’
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW A fake FBI man and his partner try to rob the bank. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) LIVE PD PRESENTS: PD CAM High-speed chase in Seattle; shootout with a murder suspect; officer shot during a traffic stop. (cc) ‘TV14’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A family of five is eager to move from snowy Iowa to sunny Gulf Shores. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
8:00 p.m.
ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS Richard Proenneke gives an account of his day-to-day experiences living off the land. (cc) ‘TVG’
+ MOM Christy’s smoking causes problems during a road trip. (cc) ‘TV14’
0 ALMOST FAMILY Julia hosts Thanksgiving dinner for her ever-growing family; Edie finds herself at a crossroads. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
GOMER PYLE, U.S.M.C. Gomer’s romantic help for a buddy is misinterpreted. (cc) ‘TVG’ (A&E) GARTH BROOKS YANKEE STADIUM CONCERT In July 2016, country artist Garth Brooks performs two sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium. (N) (cc)
(AMC) THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT Four families transform their homes for the holidays in hopes of winning $50,000. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(CNN) ANTHONY BOURDAIN: PARTS UNKNOWN Bourdain takes a very personal trip to Provincetown; we visit The Atlantic House & The Lobster Pot. (cc) (FOOD) SANTA’S BAKING BLIZZARD Casey Webb challenges three teams of Christmas bakers to create fantasy snow globe cakes that capture the magic and joy of the holidays. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL Two medical professionals and their children search for a home in Accra, Ghana. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(NBCS) THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW Canines vie to be Best in Show at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia annual event. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TLC) 600 POUND MOM: RACE AGAINST TIME Dominique’s addiction to food prevented her from losing enough pounds to have weight loss surgery. ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Joe, Sal, Q and Murr cruise the food court sending texts to strangers. (cc) ‘TV14’
8:30 p.m.
+ CAROL’S SECOND ACT When a patient’s tests are inconclusive, Carol tries to skirt policy to observe her longer. (cc) ‘TVPG’
GREEN ACRES Oliver and Lisa are trapped in a cave under the house. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A young couple leaves Vancouver Island, Canada, for the beautiful paradise of Maui. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(TOON) AMERICAN DAD Animated. Francine invites her adoptive parents to Thanksgiving dinner, ruining Stan’s plans. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Q, Murr, Joe and Sal pose as waiters at a steakhouse and get creepy while cleaning a prop house. (cc) ‘TV14’
(TVL) EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Debra isn’t sure what to think when her father brings a female companion to Thanksgiving dinner. (cc) ‘TVPG’
9:00 p.m.
^ A PLACE TO CALL HOME Elizabeth calls Anna and Gino back from Italy to help her implement her plan against Regina. (cc) ‘TVPG’
_ THE GOLDBERGS Beverly’s patience with Pop Pop is put to the test due to his endless Thanksgiving demands. (cc) ‘TVPG’
+ EVIL Kristen, David and Ben investigate when a teenage girl comes back to life after being declared dead. (cc) ‘TV14’
HOGAN’S HEROES Hogan uses pizza to entice a potential spy. (cc) ‘TVG’
(AMC) THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT Four families transform their homes for the holidays in hopes of winning $50,000. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(AP) TANKED Rock star DJ Ashba needs a tank for the grand opening party of his new retail store. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(FOOD) CHRISTMAS COOKIE CHALLENGE Putting wintry Christmas window views on a cookie; favorite Christmas Eve tradition in cookie form. (cc) ‘TVG’ (HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL A couple wants a shot at oceanfront property in Rosarito, Mexico. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(TLC) THE 685-LB. TEEN Justin Williamson is the most overweight teenager in the U.S. ‘TVPG’ (TRAV) THE HOLZER FILES The team learns about a dark family secret while reinvestigating the Howard-Dickinson House. (N) (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Joe, Murr, Q, and Sal have fast fingers at a focus group and leave no cereal box unturned. (cc) ‘TV14’
(USA) TEMPTATION ISLAND The guys process the future; the women forge new paths. (N) (cc) ‘TV14’
9:30 p.m.
_ MODERN FAMILY Phil, Claire, Alex and Luke realize the twins might help them with things on their to-do lists. (cc) ‘TVPG’
HOGAN’S HEROES A tough major disrupts Hogan’s latest scheme. (cc) ‘TVG’
(HGTV) HOUSE HUNTERS A couple’s search for a first home is taking so long that they’ve had a second child. (N) (cc) ‘TVG’
(INSP) GUNSMOKE A drifter, saved from lynching at the hands of two ranchers, faces another hangman’s noose. (cc) ‘TVPG’
(TRUTV) IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Q, Sal, Murr and Joe mean no disrespect to patrons at a food court, then cut to the chase while posing as tailors. Later, strangers pick sides in a wild debate, and tonight’s big loser takes the cake with his crumby punishment. (cc) ‘TV14’
10:00 p.m.
COPS Officers subdue a suspect; a vehicle’s passenger admits to having marijuana during a traffic stop. (cc) ‘TVPG’
CAROL BURNETT AND FRIENDS Ham Actor; guest Maggie Smith. (cc) ‘TVG’