WHAT To WATCH
From the publishers of TV Guide
America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation Amazon Freevee
Eleven home cooks from across the country compete in a series of challenges to see who has what it takes to join the coveted “America’s Test Kitchen” team.
Little America Apple TV+
This series inspired by true stories returns for a second season. Among the immigrants featured in the new season are a Belizean woman who works for a Hasidic family in New York; a Korean man who makes hats for the Black church community in 1980s Detroit; and a 40-something Japanese woman in Columbus, Ohio, whose dream is to assemble an all-women’s baseball league.
Puppy Place Apple TV+
The kids series based on the popular Scholastic books is back, continuing to tell the story of dog-loving siblings Charles and Lizzie Peterson (Riley Looc and Brooklynn Mackinzie), and the puppy pals they foster.
Idina Menzel: which way to the stage?
Disney+
In this documentary, filmmaker Anne Mccabe follows Tony Award-winning actress/singer Idina Menzel on a national tour.
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah rises Again
Disney+
In this animated entry in the “Night at the Museum” film franchise, Nick Daley (voice of Joshua Bassett) is following in his father’s footsteps as night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History. When the maniacal ruler Kahmunrah (Joseph Kamal) escapes, it is up to Nick to save the museum once and for all.
It’s a wonderful binge
Hulu
Like Hulu’s original 2020 dark comedy “The Binge,” a parody of the “Purge” movies, this holiday-themed sequel is set in a near future where all drinking and drugs are banned except for one glorious day known as
“the Binge.” This year, that day falls on Christmas.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Netflix
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and award-winning stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson reimagine the classic Carlo Collodi tale of the fabled wooden boy. The voice cast features Gregory Mann as Pinocchio and Carlo, Ewan Mcgregor as Cricket, David Bradley as Geppetto, Tilda Swinton as Death and the Wood Sprite, and Finn Wolfhard as Candlewick.
Money Heist: Korea — Joint economic Area: Part 2
Netflix
Thieves overtake the mint of a unified Korea. With hostages inside, the police must stop them — as well as the shadowy mastermind behind it all.
something From Tiffany’s
Prime Video
Rachel and Gary (Zoey Deutch, Ray Nicholson) are happy enough but not quite ready for that big commitment. Ethan and Vanessa (Kendrick Smith Sampson, Shay Mitchell), the perfect picture, are just about to make it official. When a simple mix-up of gifts causes their paths to cross, it sets off a series of twists and unexpected discoveries.
white christmas AMC, 1:45 p.m.
This beloved 1954 musical takes its title from Irving
Berlin’s classic song made famous by Bing Crosby in the 1942 film “Holiday Inn.” Crosby and Danny Kaye play veterans who become famous song-and-dance men after World War II.
Aisle be Home for christmas
Great American Family, 7 p.m. Two exes (Jennifer Freeman and Garrett Watson) reconnect when a snowstorm leaves them stranded in a superstore.
The Most colorful Time of the Year
Hallmark Channel, 7 p.m.
An elementary school teacher (Christopher Russell) learns he is colorblind, and the mother of one of his students (Katrina Bowden), who is an optometrist, helps bring color into his life for the holidays.
A recipe for Joy Lifetime, 7 p.m.
Carly (Erin Agostino), an ambitious food reporter, is offered the chance to have her own TV show; for the pilot episode, she is sent to Angel Heights to help Grant (Dillon Casey), a shy perfectionist chef, reopen his family’s beloved diner. Nothing goes as planned, but sparks fly between the two food lovers.
Lopez vs. Lopez NBC, 7 p.m.
Mayan (Mayan Lopez) discovers Rosie (Selenis Leyva) has spent years secretly blaming George (George Lopez) for parenting mistakes she made. Meanwhile, George coaches Chance’s (Brice Gonzalez) T-ball team to always play fair … unless you’re losing.
silos baking competition: Holiday cookie special
Magnolia Network, 7 p.m.; also streams on discovery+ This special installment of the competition series finds the bakers creating holiday cookies.
Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us
The CW, 7 p.m.
Featuring magicians, costumes and a Christmas trophy, this special holiday episode helps kick off the holiday season, with Alyson Hannigan as host.
Young rock NBC, 7:30 p.m.
Miami, 1997: Dwayne (Uli Latukefu) waits to see if his surprise heel turn will connect with the audience. As he finally gets to show off his personality in the ring, he struggles with the public attention.
The sound of christmas
BET & BET Her, 8 p.m.
A down-on-her-luck music teacher leads a wealthy widower away from his gold-digging girlfriend and back to love and music during the Christmas holidays. Ne-yo and Serayah lead the cast.
Fire country CBS, 8 p.m.
In this year’s last new episode, directed by Kevin Alejandro (aka inmate team leader Manny), a harrowing mission brings up Battalion 1608 leader Vince’s (Billy Burke) memories of daughter Riley’s (Jade Pettyjohn) fatal crash.
blue bloods CBS, 9 p.m.
Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) crosses paths with Sonny Le (guest star Alex Duong), a criminal from a previous case, during an investigation into a gang attack.
battle of the bling HGTV, 9 p.m.
Diamonds and pearls as home decor? You’ll be blinded by sparkle as singer Todrick Hall and designer Kim Myles judge the first two installments of this style-off featuring sunken grottoes, furry walls, mirrored fireplaces and more.