Thursday’s BesT PiCks
8 p.m. AETV After the First 48 Following on from the preceding episode of “The First 48,” proceedings get messy when the only eyewitness to a homeless man’s murder is also a suspect. The novice prosecutor struggles due to unruly defendants, unwilling witnesses and a surprise ruling.
8 p.m. BRAVO Southern Charm Taking a look at modern aristocracy, this series follows several Charleston singles as they pursue their personal and professional lives while trying to preserve their family names in a world where one social faux pas can impact generations.
8 p.m. (39) Son of a Critch Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth), a boy much older than his 11 years, uses comedy and self-deprecation to win friends during this series. This time, Mark tries to win back Fox during a school trip; Pop revisits his past life as a bootlegger with Al Capone.
9 p.m. TLC Dr. Pimple Popper Christmas is in full swing at Dr. Pimple Popper HQ with patients galore, but this year, Dr. Lee and her staff recreate classic Christmas movie scenes with pimple-y twists for patient holiday cards. This all-new special episode features bonus scenes.
9 p.m. (6) Movie :Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas Country music legend Dolly Parton spreads holiday cheer with this festive 2022 musical. Looking to lift the world’s spirits, Parton welcomes guests and shares the “magic mountain” found each Christmas at Dollywood. Miley Cyrus guest stars.
9 p.m. (4)
Magic In honor of legendary actor and performer Dick Van Dyke’s 98th birthday, this special takes viewers back to the iconic set of the “Dick Van Dyke Show” for two hours of dazzling music and dance, heartfelt performances and a magical holiday number.
10 p.m. E House of Villains It’s all come down to this as the five final villains are joined by some special guests for their last, disgusting meal in this season finale. But as Bananas is torn between his two biggest allies, who will emerge to take the crown and the $200,000?
Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of
Dolly Parton in “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas”
10 p.m.
(10) The $100,000 Pyramid A new episode of this game show airs, following as celebrities and everyday contestants pair up to compete in a word-association game that could lead to big bucks. This week: Matt Walsh, Malin Akerman, AJ McLean and Howie Dorough take to the stage.