Welcome to a new week of TV! It’s a much slower week because of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, but there are a good number of shows on, especially early in the week, so be sure to check out the schedule below so you don’t miss anything!
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Sunday
Sunday features 6 series premieres, 3 season premieres, & 5 season finales. To read more about the new series, click the link below. Otherwise, check out tonight’s schedule!
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Tonight is also the series premiere of Enemies: The President, Justice & The FBI on Showtime at 8/7c. The show will provide an in-depth look into the long history of conflict between American presidents and the FBI. Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner’s book, Enemies: A History of the FBI, the series presents the long, complex history of presidents testing the rule of law and the FBI’s job to enforce it. Yet, this history also reveals the abuse of power is not only reserved for elected politicians. Men of zeal within the bureau, too, have abused their power. The show tells the story of the epic confrontations between the President and the FBI. From Nixon and Hoover to Trump and Comey, each battle illuminates a different facet of our democracy and the rule of law. Using the present as a prism, we look back to see which lessons held up, which didn’t, and how the current investigation of the Trump administration might turn out. The series will include intimate interviews with current and former officials, including those who were present for these moments in history, as well as interviews with journalists who broke the stories. Additionally, the show will feature rare archival video, audio and photographs juxtaposed with short, stylized reconstructed scenes that will place viewers in the room during some of these momentous historical events.
Tonight is also the series premiere of The Clinton Affair on A&E at 9/8c. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the impeachment proceedings of former President Bill Clinton, the six-part documentary series weaves together never-before-seen archival footage with exclusive new interviews and examines the biggest political scandal of a generation and its lasting influence and reverberations on our country. Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary investigates the history leading up to the impeachment trial and chronicles the role each of these forces played in this story of sex, power, money, lies and ideological warfare. The limited documentary event unfolds over three consecutive nights and traces the twisted, intertwined series of events that led to the impeachment trial that set the nation on the path towards a more staunchly partisan political system. The series features arresting archival footage as well as comprehensive interviews with the people closest to the events including a timely, in-depth reflection on the topic with Monica Lewinsky.
Tonight is also the series premiere of My Brilliant Friend on HBO at 9/8c. Filmed in Italian, this eight-episode series is based on the bestselling book of the same name, the first of the quadrilogy by Elena Ferrante published in the US by Europa Editions. When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman immersed in a house full of books, turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their friendship. She met Raffaella Cerullo, whom she has always called Lila, in the first year of primary school in 1950. Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, their story covers more than 60 years of their lives as she tries to describe the mystery of Lila, Elena’s brilliant friend and — in a way — her best friend and her worst enemy.
Tonight is the series premiere of Queen America on Facebook Watch at 9/8c. Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Queen America is a dark comedy about Vicki Ellis, the most renowned (and ruthless) pageant coach in the state, and the hapless Samantha Stone who hopes Vicki can mold her into worthwhile contender for the title of Miss America. Vicki is desperately sought after by young women competing to be Miss America for one reason; she can turn any girl into a winner. But when she gets paired with the beautiful but unpolished Samantha, Vicki’s entire reputation might be at stake. The show stars Catherine Zeta-Jones at Vicki Ellis & Belle Shouse as Samantha Stone, as well as Jennifer Westfeldt, Isabella Amara, Judith Light, Megan West, Molly Price, Rana Roy, Teagle F. Bougere, & Victoria Justice.
Tonight is also the series premiere of Escape at Dannemora on Showtime at 10/9c. The show is based on the stranger-than-fiction prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015 which spawned a statewide manhunt for two convicted murderers, aided in their escape by a married female prison employee who carried on months-long affairs with both men. Benicio del Toro plays convicted murderer Richard Matt, an artistic yet intimidating force within the prison, who masterminds the escape. Patricia Arquette plays Tilly Mitchell, a working class wife and mother who supervises the prison tailor shop and becomes sexually involved with both men, ultimately agreeing to hide hacksaw blades in frozen hamburger meat to help them get out. Paul Dano plays David Sweat, a convicted cop-killer who may have genuine feelings for Tilly and becomes a reluctant partner in Richard Matt’s plot. The cast also features Bonnie Hunt, Eric Lange, and David Morse.
Also on tonight:
- *Season Finale* – Eli Roth’s History of Horror (#107) – AMC @ 12:08AM/11:08PMc
- *Season Finale* – Poldark – PBS @ 9/8c
- *Season Finale* – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (#149/530) – HBO @ 11/10c
- *Season Finale* – This is Life with Lisa Ling (#508) – CNN @ 10/9c
- *Season Finale* – Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge (#103) – Food Network @ 9/8c
- *Series Premiere* – Enemies: The President, Justice & The FBI (#101) – Showtime @ 8/7c
- *Series Premiere* – Escape at Dannemora (#101) – Showtime @ 10/9c
- *Series Premiere* – My Brilliant Friend (#01/101) – HBO @ 9/8c
- *Series Premiere* – Queen America (#101-103) – Facebook Watch @ 9/8c
- *Series Premiere* – Rebel Without a Crew (#101) – El Rey @ 7/6c
- *Series Premiere* – The Clinton Affair (#101/102) – A&E @ 9/8c (2-Hour Series Premiere)
- *Season Premiere* – Haunted Case Files (#201) – Travel Channel @ 9/8c
- *Season Premiere* – Return to Amish (#501-120) – TLC @ 10/9c (2-Hour Season Premiere)
- *Season Premiere* – The Last Kingdom – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Third Season Premiere)
- *Sports* – Football Night in America – NBC @ 7/6c
- *Special* – Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath – A&E @ 8/7c (1-Hour “Emotional Aftermath” Special)
- *Special* – Macy’s Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular – Food Network @ 8/7c (1-Hour Special)
- *Sports* – Sunday Night Football – NBC @ 8:15/7:15c (Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears)
- *New* – 90 Day Fiance (#605) – TLC @ 8/7c (2-Hour New Episode)
- *New* – Alaska: The Last Frontier (#807) – Discovery Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – America’s Funniest Home Videos (#2908) – ABC @ 7/6c
- *New* – Bob’s Burgers (#BOB-808) – FOX @ 8:30/7:30c
- *New* – Busy Tonight (#113) – E! @ 11/10c
- *New* – Camping (#06/106) – HBO @ 10/9c
- *New* – Charmed (#106) – The CW @ 9/8c
- *New* – Dancing with the Stars: Juniors (#106) – ABC @ 8/7c
- *New* – Doctor Who (#1107) – BBC America @ 8/7c
- *New* – Dream Corp LLC (#209/210) – Cartoon Network @ 12AM/11PMc & 12:15AM/11:15PMc (2 New Episodes)
- *New* – Family Guy (#FG-1601) – FOX @ 9/8c
- *New* – God Friended Me (#GFM108) – CBS @ 8/7c
- *New* – Keeping Up with the Kardashians (#1513) – E! @ 9/8c
- *New* – LadyGang (#103) – E! @ 10:30/9:30c
- *New* – Madam Secretary (#MS507) – CBS @ 10/9c
- *New* – NCIS: LA (#LA1008) – CBS @ 9/8c
- *New* – Outlander (#403) – Starz @ 8/7c
- *New* – Ray Donovan (#604) – Showtime @ 9/8c
- *New* – Rel (#REL-108) – FOX @ 9:30/8:30c
- *New* – Sally4Ever (#02/102) – HBO @ 10:30/9:30c
- *New* – Scariest Night of My Life (#111) – Travel Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Shark Tank (#1006) – ABC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Snapped (#2413) – Oxygen @ 6/5c
- *New* – Star Wars Resistance (#108) – Disney Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Supergirl (#405) – The CW @ 8/7c
- *New* – Talking Dead (#807) – AMC @ 10:04/9:04c
- *New* – The Real Housewives of Atlanta (#1103) – Bravo @ 8/7c
- *New* – The Simpsons (#SI-2921) – FOX @ 8/7c
- *New* – The Walking Dead (#907) – AMC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (#15187) – Bravo @ 11/10c
Monday
Monday features 2 series premieres & 2 season finales. To read more about the new series, click the link below. Otherwise, check out tonight’s schedule!
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Tonight is also the complete first season premiere of The Final Table on Netflix at 3:01AM/2:01AMc. This is a global culinary competition show featuring the world’s most talented chefs fighting for a spot at the elite, Final Table made up of the greatest chefs from around the globe. The series features 12 teams of two chefs from around the world cooking the national dishes of Mexico, Spain, England, Brazil, France, Japan, the U.S., India, and Italy. Each episode focuses on a different country and its cuisine, with celebrity ambassadors, food critics and the country’s greatest chef eliminating teams until the finale. In that last episode, only one of our competing chefs will win a place at the Final Table, joining the nine legendary culinary icons — Enrique Olvera (Mexico), Andoni Aduriz (Spain), Clare Smyth (UK), Helena Rizzo (Brazil), Vineet Bhatia (India), Grant Achatz (US), Carlo Cracco (Italy), Yoshihiro Narisawa (Japan) and Anne-Sophie Pic (France). The series will be hosted by Andrew Knowlton, James Beard Award-winning writer and Editor at Large for Bon Appétit.
Also on tonight:
- *Season FInale* – Dancing with the Stars (#2709) – ABC @ 8/7c (2-Hour Season FInale)
- *Season Finale* – The Real Housewives of Orange County (#1318) – Bravo @ 9/8c
- *Series Premiere* – The Final Table – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete First Season Premiere)
- *Series Premiere* – The Little Drummer Girl (#101/102) – AMC @ 9/8c (2-Hour Series Premiere)
- *Special* – Love & Hip Hop Hollywood (#518) – VH1 @ 8/7c (1-Hour “Reunion” Special Pt 2)
- *Sports* – Monday Night Football – ESPN @ 8:15/7:15c (Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams)
- *Special* – MTV Floribama Shore – MTV @ 11/10c (1-Hour “Everything You Need to Know” Special)
- *New* – 9-1-1 (#NIN-209) – FOX @ 9/8c
- *New* – American Pickers – History Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – Arrow (#706) – The CW @ 8/7c
- *New* – Busy Tonight (#114) – E! @ 10/9c
- *New* – Christmas Cookie Challenge – Food Network @ 10/9c
- *New* – DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (#405) – The CW @ 9/8c
- *New* – Good Eats: Reloaded (#110) – Cooking Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – Happy Together (#HT106) – CBS @ 8:30/7:30c
- *New* – Holiday Baking Championship – Food Network @ 9/8c
- *New* – Jimmy Kimmel Live – ABC @ 11:35/10:35c
- *New* – Late Night with Seth Meyers – NBC @ 12:37AM/11:37PMc
- *New* – Long Island Medium (#1307) – TLC @ 8/7c
- *New* – Long Lost Family (#507) – TLC @ 10/9c
- *New* – Magnum P.I. (#MPI109) – CBS @ 9/8c
- *New* – Mama Medium (#103) – TLC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Manifest (#108) – NBC @ 10/9c
- *New* – My Brilliant Friend (#02/102) – HBO @ 10/9c
- *New* – Nightly Pop (#104) – E! @ 10:30/9:30c
- *New* – Race Night at Bowman Gray (#104) – Discovery Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Street Outlaws: Memphis (#205) – Discovery Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – The Clinton Affair (#103/104) – A&E @ 9/8c (2-Hour New Episode)
- *New* – The Good Doctor (#208) – ABC @ 10/9c
- *New* – The Late Late Show with James Corden – CBS @ 12:37AM/11:37PMc
- *New* – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – CBS @ 11:35/10:35c
- *New* – The Neighborhood (#NEI109) – CBS @ 8/7c
- *New* – The Resident (#RES-208) – FOX @ 8/7c
- *New* – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – NBC @ 11:34/10:34c
- *New* – The Voice (#1516-120) – NBC @ 8/7c (2-Hour New Episode)
- *New* – TI & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle (#105) – VH1 @ 9/8c
- *New* – Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (#15188) – Bravo @ 11/10c
Tuesday
Tuesday features 1 series premiere, 1 season premiere, & 4 season finales. To read more about the new series, click the link below. Otherwise, check out tonight’s schedule!
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Also on tonight:
- *Season Finale* – Flipping Out (#1110) – Bravo @ 10/9c
- *Season Finale* – The Clinton Affair (#105/106) – A&E @ 9/8c (2-Hour Season Finale)
- *Season Finale* – The Jim Jefferies Show (#230) – Comedy Central @ 10:30/9:30c
- *Season Finale* – tosh.0 (#1020) – Comedy Central @ 10/9c
- *Series Premiere* – Brothers in Arms (#101) – History Channel @ 10/9c
- *Season Premiere* – The Bureau (#401) – Sundance Now @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
- *Sports* – Inside the NFL – Showtime @ 9/8c
- *New* – 7 Little Johnstons (#504) – TLC @ 8/7c
- *New* – Below Deck (#608) – Bravo @ 9/8c
- *New* – Black Lightning (#206) – The CW @ 9/8c
- *New* – black-ish (#504) – ABC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Busy Tonight (#115) – E! @ 10/9c
- *New* – Carl Weber’s The Family Business (#102) – BET @ 9/8c
- *New* – Chopped – Food Network @ 9/8c
- *New* – FBI (#FBI109) – CBS @ 9/8c
- *New* – Hustle in Brooklyn (#106) – BET @ 10/9c
- *New* – Ink Master (#1112) – Spike TV @ 10/9c
- *New* – Jimmy Kimmel Live – ABC @ 11:35/10:35c
- *New* – Late Night with Seth Meyers – NBC @ 12:37AM/11:37PMc
- *New* – Loudermilk (#206) – Audience @ 10/9c
- *New* – Married at First Sight: Happily Ever After? (#104) – Lifetime @ 10/9c
- *New* – Married at First Sight: Honeymoon Island (#105) – Lifetime @ 9/8c
- *New* – Monster Encounters (#104) – Travel Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Mysteries of the Abandoned (#406) – Science Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – NCIS (#362) – CBS @ 8/7c
- *New* – NCIS: New Orleans (#NO508) – CBS @ 10/9c
- *New* – New Amsterdam (#108) – NBC @ 10:01/9:01c
- *New* – Raq Rants (#105) – BET @ 11/10c
- *New* – Real Country (#102) – USA Network @ 10/9c
- *New* – Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman (#204) – Discovery Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Splitting Up Together (#205) – ABC @ 9:30/8:30c
- *New* – The Challenge (#3220) – MTV @ 9/8c
- *New* – The Conners (#105) – ABC @ 8/7c
- *New* – The Curse of Oak Island (#602) – History Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – The Flash (#506) – The CW @ 8/7c
- *New* – The Guest Book (#206) – TBS @ 10:30/9:30c
- *New* – The Kids are Alright (#103) – ABC @ 8:31/7:31c
- *New* – The Late Late Show with James Corden – CBS @ 12:37AM/11:37PMc
- *New* – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – CBS @ 11:35/10:35c
- *New* – The Little Couple (#1310) – TLC @ 9/8c
- *New* – The Little Drummer Girl (#103/104) – AMC @ 9/8c
- *New* – The Rookie (#106) – ABC @ 10/9c
- *New* – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – NBC @ 11:34/10:34c
- *New* – The Voice (#1517-60) – NBC @ 8/7c
- *New* – This Is Us (#308) – NBC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Vegas Rat Rods (#410) – Discovery Channel @ 9/8c
Wednesday
Wednesday features 3 season premieres & 5 season finales, so check out tonight’s schedule!
Also on tonight:
- *Season Finale* – Forged in Fire: Knife or Death (#208) – History Channel @ 10/9c
- *Season Finale* – Sinking Cities (#104) – PBS @ 10/9c
- *Season Finale* – Stan Against Evil (#307/308) – IFC @ 10/9c & 10:30/9:30c (2 New Episodes Including Season Finale)
- *Season Finale* – The Little Drummer Girl (#105/106) – AMC @ 9/8c (2-Hour Season Finale)
- *Season Finale* – The Real Housewives of Dallas (#315) – Bravo @ 10/9c
- *Season Premiere* – Mystery Science Theater 3000 – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Second Season Premiere)
- *Season Premiere* – No Activity – CBSAA @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Second Season Premiere)
- *Season Premiere* – Religion of Sports (#301) – Audience @ 8/7c
- *Special* – Hollywood Game Night – NBC @ 8/7c (1-Hour Special)
- *Special* – Saturday Night Live – NBC @ 9/8c (2-Hour “Thanksgiving” Special)
- *New* – Busy Tonight (#116) – E! @ 10/9c
- *New* – Comedy Knockout (#V413) – TruTV @ 11/10c
- *New* – Criminal Minds (#CM1408) – CBS @ 10/9c
- *New* – Forged in Fire (#537) – History Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – Late Night with Seth Meyers – NBC @ 12:37AM/11:37PMc
- *New* – Mysteries at the Museum – Travel Channel @ 9/8c & 10/9c (2 New Episodes)
- *New* – SEAL Team (#ST208) – CBS @ 9:01/8:01c
- *New* – Storage Wars (#253/254) – A&E @ 10/9c & 10:30/9:30c (2 New Episodes)
- *New* – Survivor (#3709) – CBS @ 8/7c
- *New* – Tell Me a Story (#104) – CBSAA @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
- *New* – The Late Late Show with James Corden – CBS @ 12:37AM/11:37PMc
- *New* – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – CBS @ 11:35/10:35c
- *New* – The Real Housewives of New Jersey (#903) – Bravo @ 9/8c
- *New* – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – NBC @ 11:34/10:34c
Thursday
Thursday features 1 season premiere & 1 season finale, so check out tonight’s schedule!
Also on tonight:
- *Season Finale* – The Romanoffs (#108) – Amazon @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
- *Season Premiere* – Frontier – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc (Complete Third Season Premiere)
- *Special* – 20/20 – ABC @ 8/7c (1-Hour “Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic” Special)
- *Sports* – Football Night in America – NBC @ 7/6c
- *Special* – MasterChef Junior – FOX @ 8/7c (2-Hour “Celebrity Showdown” Special)
- *Special* – Meghan’s New Life: The Real Princess Diaries – ABC @ 9/8c (1-Hour Special)
- *Sports* – Sunday Night Football – NBC @ 8:15/7:15c (Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints)
- *New* – Beat Bobby Flay – Food Network @ 10/9c
- *New* – Late Night with Seth Meyers – NBC @ 1:08AM/12:08AMc
- *New* – Murphy Brown (#MB109) – CBS @ 9:30/8:30c
- *New* – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – NBC @ 12:05AM/11:05PMc
- *New* – Titans (#107) – DC Universe @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
Friday
Friday features a handful of new episodes, so check out tonight’s schedule!
Also on tonight:
- *Special* – Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape – Comedy Central @ 11/10c (90-Minute Comedy Special)
- *New* – Child Support (#208) – ABC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Diners, Drive-ins & Dives – Food Network @ 9/8c
- *New* – Get a Room with Carson & Thom (#106) – Bravo @ 9/8c
- *New* – Gold Rush (#907) – Discovery Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – Holiday Cookie Builds (#110) – Cooking Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Live PD – A&E @ 9/8c (3-Hour New Episode)
- *New* – Master of Arms (#104) – Discovery Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Midnight, Texas (#205) – NBC @ 9/8c
- *New* – Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus (#204) – Cinemax @ 10/9c
- *New* – Room 104 (#17/205 & 18/206) – HBO @ 11:30/10:30c & 12AM/11PMc (2 New Episodes)
- *New* – Sweet Home (#104) – Bravo @ 9/8c
- *New* – Unprotected Sets (#108) – Epix @ 11/10c
- *New* – Van Helsing (#308) – Syfy @ 10/9c
- *New* – Vice (#110/627) – HBO @ 7:30/6:30c
- *New* – Z Nation (#508) – Syfy @ 9/8c
Saturday
Saturday features just a small handful of new episodes, so see the schedule below.
Also on tonight:
- *New* – Criminal Confessions (#208-120) – Oxygen @ 6/5c (2-Hour New Episode)
- *New* – Geraldo Rivera’s Murder in the Family (#104) – Reelz @ 9/8c
- *New* – Ghost Adventures (#1509) – Travel Channel @ 9/8c
- *New* – Iron Chef – Cooking Channel @ 10/9c
- *New* – Live PD – A&E @ 9/8c (3-Hour New Episode)
- *New* – Murder Made Me Famous – Reelz @ 8/7c
- *New* – My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding (#606) – TLC @ 10/9c
- *New* – Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (#106) – Netflix @ 3:01AM/2:01AMc
- *New* – Versailles (#308) – Ovation @ 10/9c
That’s it! Hope you all have a great week!
— Jenny
Teen mom OG is tonight 🙂
Sorry, but I don’t post Teen Mom and all the shows about kids and pageants, etc. Just a personal issue.
Good for you, I totally agree
Are Animal Planet shows never on the list? New Pitbulls & Parolees is on Saturday and Crikey It’s The Irwins is on Sundays I think, among other shows.
Hmm. I usually don’t post them because I’ve never seen any interest, but I can start if you’d like. 🙂
Yes please to pitbulls & parolees and Crikey