Kit Harington’s smoldering gaze returns to HBO not as the resurrected Jon Snow, but as a distant relative of the actor, Robert Catesby, a rebellious Catholic looking to overthrow the murderous protestants running England circa 1605 in the extremely brief three-episode miniseries “Gunpowder” (HBO, 10 p.m.). The title might suggest a Western, but this was back in the time of Guy Fawkes, who makes an appearance (played by Tom Cullen).
Ellen DeGeneres always had a sadistic side. She uses it on “Ellen’s Game of Games” (NBC, 10 p.m.) in which she tortures or otherwise frightens contestants with things that go way beyond a trap door if they fail to answer correctly on her quiz show.
Finale week begins on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) with the finalists Brooke Simpson, Addison Agen, Red Marlow and Chloe Kohanski.
A preteen girl in Jersey who became a powerlifting force is profiled on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
Rather than the regular show tonight, Trevor Noah brings an hour-long special, “The Daily Show’s The Yearly Show 2017” (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.).
In another year in review, Garrett Clayton and Elizabeth Stanton host “Popstar’s Best of 2017” (The CW, 8 p.m.), an overview of the year’s music, movies, fashion, TV and viral videos.
And what of those who died this year? There is “The Year in Memoriam 2017” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
On the new French mystery “The Accident (L’Accident)” (Acorn TV, streaming), Bruno Solo plans a man trying to clear his wife’s name after an accident.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame considers itself as something more than local, so they whip it into an annual review, “The Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors 2017” (The CW, 9 p.m.), reviewing who got a star this year. Montel Williams hosts.
A new documentary “Angelli” (HBO, 8 p.m.) looks into the life of former Fiat chairman Giovanni Angelli and his business prowess following World War II.
“The Great Christmas Light Fight” (ABC, 8 p.m.) comes to an end, after another two hours of excess cheer and electricity use.
A winner is also named on the finale of the “Holiday Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.), which is followed by the “Christmas Cookie Challenge” (Food, 10 p.m.).
There’s a Christmas episode of “Kevin Can Wait” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Scorpion” (CBS, 10 p.m.) and “Alaskan Bush People” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m) have their own Christmas episodes.
“Tickling Giants” (Starz, 9 p.m.) is a profile of Bassem Youssef, the heart surgeon who turned political satirist following the Arab Spring uprising.
The fourth season of “Booze Traveler” (Travel, 10 p.m.) begins with a trip to French Polynesia.
Another brief cable series, “Ill Behaviour” (Showtime, 10:30 p.m.) ends its own short season.
On “9JKL” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.), rivals come over to play bridge.
There’s a local election on “Superior Donuts” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Man vs. Food” (Travel, 9 p.m.) goes to Seattle and Vermont.
No one shows up to a potluck on “Man with a Plan” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“Love & Hop Hop” (VH1, 8 p.m.) has a two hour episode preceding the spinoff special “Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday” (VH1, 11 p.m.).
Dark matter is discussed on “Space’s Deepest Secrets” (Science, 9 p.m.).
Shep is dating too many women on “Relationshep” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
There have been a few shows hyping Disney parks on the Disney-owned stations this season. The latest, “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic” (Freeform, 8 p.m.) shows how they’ve been decorating. Whoopi Goldberg hosts.
Christmas fare includes “Office Christmas Party” (Showtime, 6:45 p.m.), the Patrick Stewart “A Christmas Carol” (TNT, 8 p.m.), “Snowed Inn Christmas” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.), “A Very Merry Mix-Up” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), “Elf” (Freeform, 9 p.m.), “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.) and “12 Men of Christmas” (Lifetime, 10:15 p.m.).
Rex Harrison is star on Turner Classic Movies tonight with “Doctor Dolittle” (8 p.m.), “My Fair Lady” (10:45 p.m.), “Blithe Spirit” (1:45 a.m.) and “Anna and the King of Siam” (3:30 a.m.).
Monday Night Football has Atlanta at Tampa Bay (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes the first meeting of the University of Nebraska at Omaha at Kansas (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Charleston Southern at Florida State (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Northern Illinois at Marquette (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Boise State at SMU (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) and Tennessee State at Texas (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Pro basketball has Boston at Indiana (NBA, 7 p.m.) and Golden State at Lakers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Jessica Chasten, Carley Roney, Anderson Cooper. The View: Andra Day, Common, Jenifer Lewis (rerun). The Talk: Rebecca Hall, Charlie Puth, Carrie Ann Inaba (rerun). Harry Connick: Patti Labelle, Henry Winkler, Carter Oosterhouse, Melissa Ben-Ishay. Steve Harvey: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Angela Bassett, Leslie Odom Jr. Ellen DeGeneres: Laura Dern (rerun). Wendy Williams: Elsa Hosk (rerun). The Real: Katt Williams.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jim Gaffigan, Christela Alonzo, the Avett Brothers (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Dwayne Johnson, Guillermo del Toro, G-Eazy with Halsey (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Anna Kendrick, Rhett & Link, Randy Newman. Seth Meyers: Kenny Chesney, Aaron Sorkin. James Corden: Anna Faris, Mark Hamill, Jenny Slate, Foster the People (rerun). Carson Daly: Bill Pullman, Mura Masa, Mark Mothersbaugh. Conan O’Brien: Stephen Colbert, Rod Man (rerun).