What towatch FRIDAY
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Netflix Original Film
This visually stunning holiday musical adventure is set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton, where legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle’s (Forest Whitaker) fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when his trusted apprentice (Keegan-Michael Key) steals his most prized creation, it’s up to his equally bright and inventive granddaughter (Madalen Mills) — and a long-forgotten invention — to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within. The film features original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence and Davy Nathan, as well as “This Day” performed by Usher and Kiana Lede.
Becoming You
Apple TV+ New Series
Olivia Colman narrates this series that explores how the first 2,000 days on Earth shape our lives.
Doug Unplugs
Apple TV+ New Series
In this animated kids series, a young robot wants to learn about the wonders of the human world.
I Am Greta Hulu
This documentary film follows young Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg.
General Hospital ABC, 1 p.m.
Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) is honest with Michael (Chad Duell). Nina (Cynthia Watros) gets a lead on her missing child. Monica (Leslie Charleson) counsels Ned (Wally Kurth) on his relationship with Brook Lynn. Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) gets in over her head. Carly (Laura Wright) makes a chilling discovery.
College Football:
East Carolina at Cincinnati
ESPN2, 6:30 p.m. Live
The East Carolina Pirates are at Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium for an American Athletic Conference clash with the Bearcats on ESPN2.
Christmas on the Vine
Lifetime, 7 p.m. Original Film Brooke (Julianna Guill), a young marketing executive, goes back to her hometown excited to relive her Christmas memories while helping a struggling family-owned winery.
The Blacklist
NBC, 7 p.m. Season Premiere
We last left Special Agent Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) as she chose to back her heretofore untrustworthy mother, former KGB spy Katarina (Laila Robins), over international criminal/FBI asset Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader). In Season 8, “We’ll have big swings, big betrayals, big reveals,” says executive producer Jon Bokenkamp. “Katarina has revelations about Red that drive everything to come.” In the season premiere, Red directs the Task Force to investigate Roanoke, a legendary criminal who orchestrates elaborate extractions. Meanwhile, Liz works to hatch a secret plan with Katarina.
Ancient Aliens
History, 8 p.m. New Episodes
In “The Divine Number,” in numerous sacred traditions, the number 12 holds a divine significance. It can be found repeated in ancient architecture, groups of 12 wisdom keepers and even the latest scientific principles. Could this divine number be part of an alien code left for humanity to decipher?
Gold Rush: White Water Discovery Channel, 8 p.m. Season Premiere
It’s an all-out, winner-take-all battle against Mother Nature in the new season of this Gold Rushspinoff. Gold has soared to record prices this year, and the Dakota boys, Fred and Dustin Hurt, are more determined than ever before to cash in. But a late start to the season has shortened their mining window, and record snowfall has the rivers raging, creating the most dangerous mining conditions the crews have ever faced.
The Dirt Discovery Channel, 9 p.m. Season Premiere
This aftershow returns to feature new insight and unexpected moments from the miners across Discovery Channel’s entire Gold Rush universe. Hosted by bona fide Gold Rush expert Christo Doyle, The Dirt gives viewers access to the Gold Rush series like never before, as miners reveal what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling and divulge the other side of mining in the wilderness. In addition, the show engages superfans on a whole new, personal level, providing some the opportunity to talk with the miners and ask them anything.