Reba McEntire hosts the ninth “CMA Country Christmas” (ABC, 8 p.m.) which features Tony Bennett with Diana Krall, Dan and Shay, Brett Eldridge, Amy Grant, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, the Isaacs and Brett Young.
A group that’s made a business out of Christmas songs has its own special, “Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night” (NBC, 10 p.m.). Their guests include Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Maren Morris and a pair of non-singers, Penn & Teller.
“My Brilliant Friend” (HBO, 9 p.m.) reaches the end of its first season in an episode titled “The Promise.” Director Saverio Costanzo’s adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels will continue with subsequent seasons.
“Vice Special Report: Panic – The Untold Story of the 2008 Financial Crisis” (HBO, 10 p.m.) relives the financial implosion, featuring interviews with many of its chief architects, including Henry Paulson, Timothy Geithner, Ben Bernanke, Barack Obama and George W. Bush among others. It does a better job spelling out what happened than what occurred at the time, causing an anti-Wall Street feeling that helped construct the current political divide – with the tea party on the right and the occupy movement on the left.
Religious practice in more than 25 countries are part of the documentary “Sacred” on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
The real life couple Dave and Odette Annable star in the made-for-TV holiday romance “No Sleep ’Til Christmas” (Freeform, 9 p.m.) about a pair of insomniacs who can only sleep next to each other.
Other holiday movies tonight include “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Freeform, 6:20 p.m.), “Santa Claus: The Movie” (CMT, 8 p.m.), “Miss Christmas” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), “Santa’s Boots” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.), “No Sleep ’Til Christmas” (9 p.m.), “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (AMC, 9:15 p.m.), “Coming Home for Christmas” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.) and “Four Christmases” (HBO2, 10:45 p.m.).
The three-show crossover continues on “Arrow” (CW, 8 p.m.) with Oliver, Barry and Supergirl en route to Gotham City.
A special episode of “The Great Christmas Light Flight” (ABC, 10 p.m.) looks at the country’s most spectacular displays.
Malcolm gets his sneakers snatched on “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
In the semi-finals, the top eight perform on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
On “Happy Together” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), a stalker sneaks in the house.
Constantine makes the mistake of changing the past on “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (CW, 9 p.m.).
Josh Duhamel examines his roots on “Who Do You Think You Are?” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
“Christmas Cookie Challenge” (Food, 10 p.m.) considers the taste of Mrs. Claus.
The final four on “Holiday Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.) use a lot of chocolate.
On “Mars” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.), the first Martian baby is born.
A poker game is robbed on “Magnum P.I.” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Bull” (CBS, 10 p.m.) represents a priest involved in a fatal hit and run.
D’Branin has a breakthrough on “Nightflyers” (Syfy, 10 p.m.).
On “Unanchored” (Bravo, 10 p.m.), Max brings another girl back to the boat.
Wilmer Valderrama visits “Busy Tonight” (E!, 10 p.m.).
Director John Landis is guest programmer tonight on Turner Classic Movies. His choices: “The Monster and the Girl” (8 p.m.), the Laurel & Hardy shorts “Helpmates” (9:15 p.m.) and “Towed in a Hole” (9: 45 p.m.), then “Paths of Glory” (10:15 p.m.) and “It’s a Gift” (midnight), which are followed by “Mr. Love” (1:30 a.m.), “Winter People” (3:30 a.m.).
During the day, Una Merkel pops up in all of the movies: “Whistling in the Dark” (6 a.m.), “They Call It Sin” (7:30 a.m.), “Man Wanted” (8:45 a.m.), “Day of Reckoning” (10 a.m.), “Beauty for Sale” (11:15 a.m.), “Private Lives” (12:45 p.m.), “Murder in the Private Car” (2:15 p.m.), “The Women in His Life” (3:30 p.m.), “Born to Dance” (4:45 p.m.) and “Four Girls in White” (6:45 p.m.).
Monday Night Football has Minnesota at Seattle (ESPN, 8:15 p.m.).
Basketball includes New Orleans at Boston (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Miami at Lakers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Los Angeles at Detroit (NHL, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Tony Goldwyn, Nick Cannon, Maddie Poppe. The View: Michael Bloomberg, Aaron Sorkin. The Talk: Shania Twain, Carnie Wilson. Ellen DeGeneres: Steve Harvey. Wendy Williams: Lori Bergamotto, AJ Gibson. The Real: Sherri Shepherd.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Bryan Cranston, Doris Kearns Godwin. Jimmy Kimmel: Ellen DeGeneres, Pete Holmes, Cole Swindell. Jimmy Fallon: John Mulaney, Vanessa Hudgens, Grimes. Seth Meyers: Milo Ventimiglia, Jahana Hayes, Lukas Graham, Todd Sucherman. James Corden: Sean Hayes, Ice Cube. Carson Daly: Elizabeth Reaser, Phoebe Bridgers, Joanna Kulig. Trevor Noah: Tatiana Maslany.