“Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year” (NBC Sports, 9 p.m.) is an unwieldily title to bestow on someone, and in this year’s case, it’s even inaccurate. Instead, it should be Sportspeople, since for just the fourth time since 1954, the achievement will go to an entire team, the Golden State Warriors. Joel McHale hosts the event.
Cookies and breads are on the menu for “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
There is also a special holiday episode of “Dr. Pimple Popper” (TLC, 9 p.m.) with the unappetizing title “The 12 Pops of Christmas.”
There are some even more unappetizing aspects to the performance of the shock rocker profiled in “GG Allin: All in the Family” (Showtime, 10 p.m.), third in a series of rock documentaries this week.
“Top Chef” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) set up shop in Kentucky in last week’s premiere and they don’t waste time getting over to the Maker’s Mark distillery for episode two.
The cast of “Floribama Shore” (MTV, 9 p.m.) tries to avoid Bike Week.
Glenn has a new training system on “Superstore” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
A patient has an unwanted hole in her nose on “Botched!” (E!, 9 p.m.).
Tammy tries to avoid more jail time on “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
The sly illusionist returns for more of “The Carbonaro Effect” (truTV, 10 p.m.).
On “Supernatural” (CW, 8 p.m.), the brothers split up to seek weapons they’ll use against the Archangel.
A couple’s weekend away from the kids is planned on “I Feel Bad” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
Ronnie takes on more drama and Deena leads a fight against cancer on the season finale of “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.). Then the cast returns to talk about it at 10.
Rafael’s past returns to haunt him on “Legacies” (CW, 9 p.m.).
Avery seeks career inspiration on “Murphy Brown” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
New orders leave the passengers hanging on “Nightflyers” (Syfy, 10 p.m.).
The month-long Thursday night salute to Dick Powell continues tonight on Turner Classic Movies with the musicals “Shipmates Forever” (8 p.m.), “Flirtation Walk” (10 p.m.), “Colleen” (midnight), “Dames” (1:45 a.m.), “Stage Struck” (3:30 a.m.) and “Broadway Gondolier” (5:15 a.m.).
He stars all afternoon too in “Happiness Ahead” (1:30 p.m.), “Twenty Million Sweethearts” (3 p.m.), “Page Miss Glory” (4:45 p.m.) and “Hearts Divided” (6:30 p.m.). This morning it’s all about Van Heflin, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of his birth. He starts in “Patterns” (6:30 a.m.), “The Prowler” (8 a.m.), “Act of Violence” (10 a.m.) and “Tennessee Johnson” (11:30 a.m.).
Thursday Night Football has Chargers at Kansas City (Fox, 8:30 p.m.).
NBA action includes Lakers at Houston (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Dallas at Phoenix (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
In the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament semifinals, it’s BYU vs. Stanford (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Nebraska vs. Illinois (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Leslie Mann, Regina King, Ingrid Michelson and Grace Vanderwaal. The View: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer. The Talk: Angela Bassett Maddie Ziegler, Jodie Sweetin. Ellen DeGeneres: Sam Rockwell, Richard Madden, John Cena, Dave Matthews Band. Wendy Williams: Master P. The Real: Lisa Van Allen.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Diane Kruger, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Julian Castro. Jimmy Kimmel: Amy Adams, Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Kurt Vile. Jimmy Fallon: Miley Cyrus, Regina King, Chloe x Halle. Seth Meyers: Natalie Portman, Adam Pally, Todd Sucherman. James Corden: Julia Roberts, Jason Mamoa, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, She & Him. Carson Daly: Ralph Funches, Goggs, Yaha Abdul-Mateen II. Trevor Noah: Bob Woodward, Janelle Monae.