Mary takes a leap of faith on “His Dark Materials” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
The “Industry” (HBO, 10 p.m.) holiday party has its own intensity.
Sad and McKenna wonder who they can trust on “L.A.’s Finest” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
On “Greek Island Odyssey” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.), Bettany Hughes visits Peloponnese.
The latest made-for-TV holiday romance takes place on a Texas ranch. “Lodestar Christmas” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.) stars Marco Grazing and Stephanie Bennett.
“All Rise” (CBS, 9 p.m.) has a Christmas episode as the judge starts her first Covid era jury trial.
Bob may be a bad influence on Dele on “Bob (Hearts) Abishola” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“Cosmos: Possible Worlds” (Fox, 9 p.m.) looks to the sun’s expiration date.
Christmas decorations at Highclere Castle and Mapperton House are explored on “An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates” (Smithsonian, 9 p.m.).
The Canadian series “Nurses” (NBC, 10 p.m.) gets a second preview episode. It’s actually not bad, though they say it really doesn’t start until January.
“Bull” (CBS, 10 p.m.) defends a member of his firm accused of money laundering.
Tayshia still has to decide whose hometowns to visit, but until then, it’s the men tell all episode of “The Bachelorette” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations” (Cooking, 10 p.m.) goes to Harlem.
Calvin and Dave go on a road trip on “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
Bakers make holiday trifles on “Holiday Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Christmas Cookie Challenge” (Food, 10 p.m.) make cookies that also have to do with weddings.
The month-long Monday Laurel and Hardy festival continues with “Below Zero” (12:30 p.m.), “Hog Wild” (12:51 p.m.), “The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case” (1:15 p.m.), “Another Fine Mess” (1:46 p.m.), “Be Big!” (2:15, p.m.), “Chickens Come Home” (2:45 p.m.), “Laughing Gravy” (3:16 p.m.), “Our Wife” (3:37 p.m.), “Come Clean” (4 p.m.), “One Good Turn” (4:21 p.m.), “Beau Hunks” (4:42 p.m.), “Any Old Port!” (5:30 p.m.), “The Music Box” (6:12 p.m.), “The Chimp” (6:45 p.m.), “Scram!” (7:10 p.m.), “Way Out West” (8 p.m.), “Block Heads” (9:30 p.m.), “Our Relations” (10:45 p.m.), “Bonnie Scotland” (12:15 a.m.), “Swiss Miss” (1:45 a.m.), “The Flying Deuces” (3:15 a.m.) and “Pick a Star” (4:30 a.m.)>
This morning are a trio of prison films, “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang” (6:30 a.m.), “Deep Valley” (8:15 a.m.) and “Cool Hand Luke” (10:15 a.m.).
Monday Night Football has Baltimore at Cleveland (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
Preseason basketball has New Orleans at Miami (NBA, 7 p.m.) and Phoenix at Utah (NBA, 9:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Marquette at Creighton (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include Texas Tech at Baylor (ESPNU, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Mark Consuelos, Andy Cohen. The Talk: Mary Steenburgen, Duff Goldman, Rumor Willis. Ellen DeGeneres: Matthew McConaughey, Gabby Barrett (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Elaine Welteroth, Andrew Rannells. Kelly Clarkson: Garth Brooks. Tamron Hall: Kristin Chenoweth, Ty Herndon. Wendy Williams: Karen Huger (rerun). The Real: Barbara Corcoran, Folake Olowofoyeku.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Chance the Rapper, Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti. Jimmy Kimmel: Taylor Swift, Christian Serratos, Sabrina Claudio. Jimmy Fallon: Gal Gadot, Ricky Martin, Lana Del Rey. Seth Meyers: The Chicks, Jamie Demetriou, Christina Aguilera. James Corden: Kyle Chandler, Meghan Trainor. Lilly Singh: Daisy Ridley (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Jay Pharoah.