TV HIGHLIGHTS
SERIES
The Big Bang Theory Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) tries to help Howard (Simon Helberg) audition at the Magic Castle. Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco also star. 8 p.m. CBS Superstore Amy and Jonah (America Ferrera, Ben Feldman) attend a managers’ conference, while Garrett and Dina (Colton Dunn, Lauren Ash) are stuck at the gift wrapping station in this new episode of the workplace comedy. 8 p.m. NBC Young Sheldon Sheldon (Iain Armitage) learns that people with stunted childhoods can turn into social outcasts. Also, the relationship of Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis (Annie Potts, Wallace Shawn) is tested when she tries to teach him how to drive. Zoe Perry also stars. 8:30 p.m. CBS The Good Place Eleanor (Kristen Bell) and friends contend with an intense out-of-body experience while Michael (Ted Danson) hatches a new plan with Janet’s (D’Arcy Carden) help. William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto also star. 8:30 p.m. NBC Mom Bonnie (Allison Janney) and friends help Tammy (Kristen Johnston) prepare for her first date since getting out of prison. Also, Christy (Anna Faris) revisits one of her old vices. 9 p.m. CBS Will & Grace Matt Bomer guest stars as a handsome and openly gay TV news anchor that Will (Eric McCormack) has a crush on. Also, Karen (Megan Mullally) will receive only limited alimony unless she can prove her ex Stan cheated on her with his ex (guest star Minnie Driver). 9 p.m. NBC The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton and former football star Anthony “Spice” Adams take over as hosts in the two-hour season premiere of this unscripted competition. Pastry chef Sherry Yard is a new judge, joining returning veteran Paul Hollywood. 9 p.m. ABC Top Chef The new season of the cooking competition is set Kentucky and will visit culinary hot spots in Louisville, Lexington and Lake Cumberland. Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio return. 9 and 10:15 p.m. Bravo Murphy Brown Corky (Faith Ford) guilts Murphy (Candice Bergen) into adopting a dog in this new episode of the rebooted social comedy. 9:30 p.m. CBS
SPECIALS
A Charlie Brown Christmas When Charlie Brown complains about the materialism he sees during the holidays in this animated “Peanuts” classic. 8 p.m. ABC 2018 AmericanaFest Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Margo Price, Lucas Nelson & the Promise of the Real, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Roseanne Cash, Tyler Childers are featured performers in this new special. 9 p.m. CMT
MOVIES
Thoroughbreds (2017) 9:10
a.m. Cinemax Everest (2015) 10 a.m. FX Toy Story (1995) 6:55 p.m.
Freeform
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Michelle
Obama. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Dave Karger; Padma Lakshmi. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC KTLA Morning News (N) 7
a.m. KTLA Good Morning America Patrick Wilson; Tory Johnson. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Good Day L.A. Sean Hayes and Scott Icenogle (“Plum”); Dash Mihok (“Ray Donovon”); Amber Riley performs; Michael McGill. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV Live With Kelly and Ryan Kate Bosworth (“Nona”); chef Eden Grinshpan whips up some Hanukkah treats. (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Kerry Washington; Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken perform. (N) 10 a.m. KABC Wendy Williams Ice Cube.
(N) 10 a.m. KTTV Dr. Oz Howie Mandel’s heart condition. (N) 10 a.m. KCOP; 1 p.m. KTTV The Real Chris Harrison.
(N) 11 a.m. KTTV The Doctors Comic Ms. Pat.
(N) 11 a.m. KCOP The Talk Bonnie Hunt; Sean Valentine; Carrie Ann Inaba. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS Steve Musician Tank, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and Dan Cortese. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC Rachael Ray David Alan Grier; Amos Lee performs. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV Dr. Phil A woman says her family of 12 children is full of problems. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS The Ellen DeGeneres Show Jennifer Aniston; Dolly Parton performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC The Daily Show Julia Roberts. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central The Tonight Show: Jimmy Fallon Jason Momoa; J.K. Simmons; Joe Machi. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC The Late Show: Stephen Colbert Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.); Emma Willmann. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS Jimmy Kimmel Live Gwen Stefani performs; Jimmy Tatro. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC Amanpour and Company (N) midnight KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS The Late Late Show Jennifer Aniston; Dolly Parton; Leon Bridges performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS Late Night Alec Baldwin; Bazzi performs; Nikki Glaspie. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC Last Call Gemma Chan; boygenius performs; Brenton Thwaites. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC