TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
NCIS A sailor who lost two siblings — who were Marines, killed in the line of duty — needs a bone marrow transplant in this new episode. 8 p.m. CBS Grandfathered Jimmy’s (John Stamos) plan to spend Thanksgiving with a model are thwarted when he pays a visit to Sara (Paget Brewster), whose ex-boyfriend (guest star Andy Daly) also is visiting. Josh Peck and Christina Milian also star. 8 p.m. Fox American Experience Ric Burns’ new documentary, “The Pilgrims,” narrated by Oliver Platt recalls the journey of the Mayflower across the Atlantic Ocean. Re-created with Mayflower II, a full-scale replica of the original sailing ship. 8 p.m. KOCE and KPBS The Grinder This new Thanksgiving-themed episode explains why Dean (Rob Lowe) left his popular television series. Jason Alexander and Timothy Olyphant guest star with Fred Savage and William Devane. 8:30 p.m. Fox Chicago Med Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) pieces together that a teenage patient recently gave birth, and a search is launched for the infant. S. Epatha Merkerson, Torrey DeVitto and Oliver Platt star in this new episode of the medical drama. 9 p.m. NBC Dancing With the Stars The winners are announced in the season finale. 9 p.m. ABC Scream Queens Chad Michael Murray and Patrick Schwarzenegger (Arnold’s son) guest star in this new Thanksgiving episode. 9 p.m. Fox Young & Hungry Gabi and Sofia (Emily Osment, Aimee Carrero) can’t spend the holidays with their families, so they volunteer at a local homeless shelter in this new episode. 9 p.m. Family
SPECIALS
Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight host a countdown of the world’s best holiday commercials. 8 p.m. KTLA Pretty Little Liars: 5 Years Forward Aficionados of “Pretty Little Liars’’ are offered a behind-thescenes look at the changes in store for the characters in this new special. 8 p.m. Family
MOVIES
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2015) 8:30 a.m. Disney Mark & Russell’s Wild Ride
(2015) 9 a.m. Disney XD Boyhood (2014) Noon and 8
p.m. TMC Blackhat (2015) 2 p.m. Cinemax Dear White People (2014) 4
p.m. EPIX
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Jennifer Doudna; author Jeanne Marie Laskas. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Marlo Thomas; Marilu Henner; wildlife expert Boone Smith. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC KTLA Morning News (N) 7
a.m. KTLA Good Morning America Sylvester Stallone; Jennifer Hudson performs. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Erykah Badu (“The Soul Train Awards”); Emily Osment (“Young & Hungry”); Chad Michael Murray (“Scream Queens”). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Live With Kelly and Michael Jennifer Hudson; Josh Groban performs. (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Alessia Cara performs. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Meredith Vieira Show Danai Gurira (“The Walking Dead”). (N) 11 a.m. KNBC The Doctors A man says a shark attack saved his life. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL The Wendy Williams Show Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier and Elijah Kelley (“The Wiz Live!”); Carla Hall. (N) 11 a.m. KTTV The Talk Top Talker Louis Aguirre; chef Lidia Bastianich. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS Rachael Ray Chef Anne Burrell; Jenni “JWoww” Farley; Ellen Cleghorne; Candace Cameron Bure. (N) 1 p.m. KABC The Dr. Oz Show Cane sugar vs. high fructose corn syrup; what happens to the body after quitting sugar. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV Dr. Phil A woman says that her father used drugs and alcohol to develop a bond with her. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS Steve Harvey Miss Harriet and Miss Anne; Jill Scott performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC The Real Omar Epps (“Daddy Don’t Go”); Traci Braxton. (N) 3 p.m. KTTV The Ellen DeGeneres Show Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2”); Ellie Goulding performs. (N) 4 p.m. KNBC Tavis Smiley Michael B. Jordan. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m.
KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Tim Allen; Danai Gurira; Jennifer Nettles performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Spike Lee; Carly Simon; Justin Bieber performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Jimmy Kimmel Live Krysten Ritter; Fall Out Boy performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC The Late Late Show With James Corden Roseanne Barr; Gina Rodriguez. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS Late Night With Seth Meyers America Ferrera; Oliver Platt; Judah Friedlander; Brian Chase performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC
SPORTS
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