One of the great things on television this decade has been the presentation, in order, of Shakespeare’s history plays, with a distinguished series of British actors. After three years, here comes a new batch of “The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses” on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). In tonight’s “Henry VI, Part 1,” Hugh Bonneville of “Downton Abbey” fame plays the Duke of Gloucester, Tom Sturbridge is Henry VI, Sophie Okonedo is Margaret.
Because most of the best TV critics I know are not a part of it, there are considerable questions about the “Critics’ Choice Awards” (A&E, 8 p.m.), which now combines its TV and movie awards. No questions it has a lot of celebrities involved though. T.J. Miller hosts and presenters include Shir Appleby, Amy Adams, Anthony Anderson, Rachel Bloom, Sterling K. Brown, Ty Burrell, Kaley Cuoco, Nicole Kidman, James marsden, Justin Timberlake and Milo Ventimiglia.
What color was that ottoman? A case for its tone will be made with the first colorized version of “The Dick Van Dyke Show — Now in Living Color!” (CBS, 8 p.m.). In the manner of their “I Love Lucy” colorization series, this brings a pair of the best episodes from the beloved series of more than a half century ago — a possible baby switch-up at the hospital, and Laura on a game-show — and adds tones to make it palatable to black and white hating kids.
On the first season finale of “Divorce” (HBO, 10 p.m.), Frances’ new lawyer makes a big move.
As if your kids haven’t seen it a million times, “Frozen” (ABC, 8 p.m.) makes its network broadcast debut. They’ve never seen it with this many commercials! Plus there’s more: “The Making of Frozen: A Return to Arendelle” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
Sunday night Football has Dallas at Giants (NBC, 8:30 p.m.). Earlier games include Washington at Philadelphia (Fox, 1 p.m.), Pittsburgh at Buffalo (CBS, 1 p.m.) and Seattle at Green Bay (Fox, 4:25 p.m.).
“The Walking Dead” (AMC, 10 p.m.) runs 86 minutes, which plays havoc with the schedule for “Talking Dead” (AMC, 10:26 p.m.).
Krusty brings his daughter to Christmas with “The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Alison tries to get into her own daughter’s life on “The Affair” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
“Madam Secretary” (CBS, 9 p.m.) tries to stop an Israeli-Iran battle.
Shin well is framed for a gang killing on “Elementary” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
The four remaining bakers make edible dessert stockings and creampuff Christmas trees on the “Holiday Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.).
Ryan tries to cover his tracks on “Eyewitness” (USA, 10 p.m.).
Tonight’s episode of “Shameless” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) is called “Happily Ever After,” so maybe everything works out.
Peter plays Santa at the mall on “Family Guy” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
Baird sees a vision of her own death on “The Librarians” (TNT, 8 p.m.).
Phil takes Carol on a honeymoon vacation on “The Last Man on Earth” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
An epic battle caps the second season of “Ash vs. Evil Dead” (Starz, 8 p.m.). But isn’t there an epic battle every week?
Judy Davis gets a double feature on Turner Classic Movies with “A Passage to India” (8 p.m.) and “My Brilliant Career” (11 p.m.). Then comes Carl Dreyer’s silent classic “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (TCM, 12:45 a.m.) and two films from Japan, “Onibaba” (TCM, 2:15 a.m.) and “Ugetsu” (TCM, 4:15 a.m.).
A modern version of “Battle of the Network Stars” is the “Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest” (CBS, 5 p.m.), with Larry David, J.B. Smoke, Matthew Morrison, Dierks Bentley, Pierce Prosnan and Robert Kennedy Jr. joining the pros.
“The Royals” (E!, 10 p.m.) seek a paternity test.
Men’s college hoops today include Mississippi at Virginia Tech (ESPNU, noon), LIU Brooklyn vs. St. John’s (Fox Sports 1, noon), Hofstra vs. Kentucky (ESPN, 3 p.m.), Florida at Florida State (ESPNU, 4 p.m.), Tennessee at North Carolina (ESPN, 6 p.m.) and Alabama at Oregon (ESPNU, 6 p.m.).
Women’s games include Connecticut at Kansas State (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.) and Tennessee at Texas (Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.).
Golf has the second day of the Father/Son Challenge (NBC, 4 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Reince Priebus, Sens. Rand Paul and Claire McCaskill. CBS: Kellyanne Conway, Sens. John McCain and Tim Scott. NBC: Priebus, California Gov. Jerry Brown. CNN: Vice President Joe Biden, Rep. Marsha Blackburn. Fox News: Donald Trump.