TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
The Big Bang Theory Both Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Wil Wheaton (gueststarring as himself again) are auditioning to take over the role of Professor Proton (guest star Bob Newhart) in this new episode. 8 p.m. CBS Grey’s Anatomy The men accept Jackson’s (Jesse Williams) invitation to an excursion at sea. 8 p.m. ABC The Good Place Eleanor (Kristen Bell) shares a big secret with Chidi (William Jackson Harper) in this new episode. 8:30 p.m. NBC Young Sheldon This new spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory” stars Iain Armitage as a child prodigy, and Zoe Perry plays his mom. 8:30 p.m. CBS Mom Bonnie (Allison Janney) gets nervous about a future with Adam (William Fichtner), while Christy (Anna Faris) tries to help a fellow alcoholic. 9 p.m. CBS Will & Grace Fans of the original show undoubtedly have noticed a key character’s absence in this updated version. Megan Mullally, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Debra Messing star 9 p.m. NBC Arrow Oliver (Stephan Amell) tries to maintain the peace when Black Siren (Katie Cassidy) threatens Star City again. 9 p.m. KTLA Scandal Olivia and Mellie (Kerry Washington, Bellamy Young) assert their power. 9 p.m. ABC The Orville When a shuttle mishap leaves Dr. Finn (Penny Johnson Jerald), her sons and Isaac (Mark Jackson) stranded on a moon far away Ed (Seth MacFarlane) mounts a rescue mission. 9 p.m. Fox Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Angeleno Tracy Tutor Maltas joins Josh Altman, Josh Flagg, Madison Hildebrand, James Harris and David Parnes in a new season of the series showcasing luxury properties in Southern California. 9 p.m. Bravo Project Runway Designers create winter-themed looks. 9 p.m. Lifetime Life in Pieces Did Colleen (Angelique Cabral) survive that fall from a hotel balcony? 9:30 p.m. CBS Great News Katie (Briga Heelan) gets a chance to go out into the field as a reporter. 9:30 p.m. NBC S.W.A.T. The 1970s action series gets a retooling with the premiere of this reboot starring Shemar Moore as the leader of an L.A. police unit that uses special weapons and tactics. 10 p.m. CBS Chicago Fire Though her brave actions in saving a mother and child earn her praise from her peers, Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) learns she’s being transferred. 10 p.m. NBC
MOVIES
Truth (2015) 10:02 a.m. Encore Life (2017) 5:44 p.m. Starz
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Michael
Lewis. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Kate Hudson; Julia Roberts; Maroon 5 performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson, Where Art Can Occur; Michael Costello; Serayah performs; Grae Drake, Rotten Tomatoes (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Megyn Kelly Today Catherine Oxenberg. (N) 9 a.m. KNBC Live with Kelly and Ryan Kate Hudson (“Pretty Fun”). (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Chris Matthews.
(N) 10 a.m. KABC The Wendy Williams Show Christie Brinkley. (N) 11 a.m. KTTV The Talk Shemar Moore;
Eve. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS The Dr. Oz Show Corey
Feldman. (N) 1 p.m. KTTV The Doctors Paula Deen; Vienna Girardi (“The Bachelor”). (N) 2 p.m. KCBS Steve James Brolin; Cicely
Tyson. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC Harry Cheryl Hines (“A Bad Moms Christmas”); Sheila E. performs. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV Rachael Ray Debra Messing. (N) 2 p.m. KCOP Dr. Phil A dominatrix allows her 14-year-old daughter to skip school, smoke marijuana, drink, and have sex. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show Kerry Washington (“Scandal”). (N) 3 p.m. KNBC The Real Redman (“Scared Famous”). (N) 3 p.m. KTTV Tavis Smiley Steve Leder; Paul Reiser. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m.
KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE The Daily Show Gabrielle Union. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central Conan Mila Kunis; Maria Bamford; King Krule performs. (N) 11 p.m. TBS The Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Alec Baldwin; Finn Wolfhard; Gaten Matarazzo; Caleb McLaughlin; Noah Schnapp; Elbow performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Whoopi Goldberg; Kathryn Hahn; Courtney Barnett; Kurt Vile. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Jimmy Kimmel Live Jennifer Lawrence; Kim Kardashian; Linkin’ Bridge. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC The Late Late Show With James Corden Kristen Bell; Dianna Agron; Gary Clark Jr. performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS Late Night With Seth Meyers Rosie O’Donnell; David France; Anton Fig. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC Last Call Tig Notaro; Welles performs; Serinda Swan. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC