For the sheer number of interviews the former First Lady is doing surrounding her new book, it’s hard to feature just one. But the “OWN Special: Oprah Winfrey Presents Becoming Michelle Obama” (OWN, 8 p.m.) may be the standout — a head-to-head among equally powerful and influential and mutually-respecting women.
The big interview on “Murphy Brown” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) is a beauty pageant queen who just came out of a 10-year coma.
For a holiday comparatively bereft of TV specials, here’s a stop-action salute on a streaming service. Bryan Cranston and Chris Pine provide voices on “A Prayer for Mr. T: The Supermansion Thanksgiving Special” (Sony Crackle, streaming).
Also new online is the French action movie import, “Crew” (Netflix, streaming) about a group of truck hijackers forced to pul a bigger job for a crime boss.
In the Indonesian horror film from Timo Tjanjanto, “May the Devil Take You” (Netflix, streaming) a young woman returns to a family villa to find it overrun with an evil force.
On “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 8 p.m.), a massive windstorm hits Seattle. How massive? Well, it also affects “Station 19” (ABC, 9 p.m.), which makes sense, as it’s also set in Seattle.
A second season starts for the tipplers on “The Wine Show” (Ovation, 10 p.m.), hosted by Matthew Goode and James Purefoy, with former co-host Matthew Rhys returning for occasional segments.
Karen fires Jack from her play on “Will & Grace” (NBC, 9 p.m.) and replaces him with Jon Cryer.
Amy meets Jonah’s parents on “Superstore” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
On “How to Get Away with Murder” (ABC, 10 p.m.), it’s Connor and Oliver’s wedding day. But a murder victim is also revealed.
Sam an Charlie look into a string of disappearances on “Supernatural” (CW, 8 p.m.).
Two students are also missing on “Legacies” (CW, 9 p.m.).
On “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.), Sheldon’s theories are upended, and “Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) studies for a psychology project at Thanksgiving.
Michael and Janet take an important trip on “The Good Place” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
Adam prepares his bar for a grand opening on “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
On “I Feel Bad” (NBC, 9:30 p.m.), Meet tries to catch her daughter’s dance recital.
Stone is accused of sexual assault on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
A stalker goes after a social media star on “S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Ronnie has another tryst in a hot tub on “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.) and they have a Friendsgiving at 9.
A Hawaiian plantation is investigated for paranormal activity on “The Dead Files” (Travel, 10 p.m.).
“Shahs of Sunset” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) begin their reunion episodes.
Turner Classic Movies salutes Mary Carlisle, the 1930s actress who died in August at age 104. “College Humor” (8 p.m.), “Kind Lady” (9:30 p.m.), “Murder in the Private Car” (11 p.m.), “Kentucky Kernels” (12:15 a.m.), “Dead Man Walk” (1:45 a.m.) and “Night Court” (3 a.m.). Earlier today, the features are all set in Europe: “The Picture of Dorian Gray” (6;15 a.m.), “A Scandal in Paris” (8:15 a.m.), “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” (10 a.m.), “Lured” (noon), “Journey to Italy” (2 p.m.), “Death of a Scoundrel” (3:30 p.m.) and “King Richard and the Crusaders” (5:45 p.m.).
Thursday night football has Green Bay at Seattle (Fox, 8:20 p.m.).
NBA action has Golden State at Houston (TNT, 8 p.m.) and San Antonio at Clippers (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
College football has Toledo at Kent State (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.), Tulane at Houston (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Florida Atlantic at North Texas (CBS Sports, 9:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Virginia Tech vs. Ball State (ESPN2, 11:30 p.m.). Saint Joseph’s vs. Wake Forest (ESPNU, 11:30 a.m.), Alabama vs. Northeastern (ESPNU, 2 p.m.), Purdue vs. Appalachian State (ESPN2, 5 p.m.), Valparaiso vs. W. Kentucky (ESPNU, 5 p.m.), Syracuse vs. Connecticut (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Monmouth vs. West Virginia (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Ohio State at Creighton (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Penn State at DePaul (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.), Oregon vs. Iowa (ESPN2, 9:15 p.m.) and Texas A&M at Gonzaga (ESPN2, 11:30 p.m.).
Soccer includes Iceland at Belgium (ESPNews, 2;30 p.m.) and U.S at England (ESPN2, 3 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Michael Douglas, Brian Tyree Henry. The View: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali. The Talk: Annie Potts, Jodie Sweetin, Lisa Joyner. Ellen DeGeneres: Michelle Obama. Wendy Williams: Eva Marcille, Mally Roncal. The Real: Kym Whitley, April Ryan.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Ben Stiller, Jemele Hill, Jorja Smith. Jimmy Kimmel: Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Jimmy Fallon: Steve Carell, Eric Bana, Troye Sivan. Seth Meyers: Martin Short, Brian Tyree Henry, Amir Obe, Caitlin Kalafus. James Corden: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Diego Luna, Dylan Reynolds. Carson Daly: Jameela Jamil, Busy Philipps, Lily Allen, Erica Rhodes. Trevor Noah: Sen. Kirsten Gellibrand, Tessa Thompson.