Atlanta dancers show how they’re coping on the 90-minute special “Beyond the Pole: Living Under Lockdown” (WE tv, 10 p.m.).
Participants of the reality dating show “12 Dates of Christmas” (not to be confused with the 2011 Hallmark movie of the same name) that began streaming on Thanksgiving, give an update of their status since the series was shot last year on “12 Dates of Christmas: Unwrapped” (HBO Max, streaming).
Late night TV has some particularly notable guests: President Elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS, 11:35 p.m.) and Sir Paul McCartney on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC, 11:35 p.m.).
“Station 19” (ABC, 8 p.m.) tries to rescue a mother in distress.
Meemaw plays D&D on “Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Dogs of the Year” (CW, 8 p.m.) are recognized in a Top 10 countdown. There will likely be no crossover onto “World’s Funniest Animals” (CW, 9 p.m.).
Dolly Parton returns to introduce her 2005 film “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” (NBC, 8 p.m.) starring Jennifer Nettles and Ricky Schroder.
On “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 9 p.m.), Grey Sloan Memorial is overloaded as well.
Wheelchair skiing is attempted on “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
On “The Unicorn” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) Wade gets to work with Ben.
Eddie’s injuries put a strain on his marriage on “A Million Little Things” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
On “Star Trek: Discovery” (CBS, 10 p.m.), the crew is forced to get creative.
Deena is stressed about the arrival of Angelina on “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
On “B Positive” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), Drew tries an app to keep track on Gina.
Shep tries to appease Taylor on “Southern Charm” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
The Patrick Stewart version of “A Christmas Carol” (TNT, 8 p.m.) with Richard E. Grant and Joel Gray, gets a replay.
The eighth season of “Chrisley Knows Best” (USA, 10 p.m.) and the second for “Miz & Mrs” (USA, 10:30 p.m.) have finales.
As the holiday approaches, things get a little crazy on “Rocket Around the Xmas Tree” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
There are some religious titles on Turner Classic Movies tonight, with “Going My Way” (8 p.m.), “King of Kings” (10:15 p.m.), “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (1:15 a.m.) and “Boys Town” (4:45 a.m.).
Earlier are films with complicated chauffeurs, with “Night Nurse” (9:15 a.m.), “Parachute Jumper” (10:30 a.m.), “Angel Face” (11:45 a.m.), “Sworn Enemy” (1:30 p.m.), “Downstairs” (2:45 p.m.), “Passion Flower” (4:15 p.m.) and “Escape from East Berlin” (5:45 p.m.).
Thursday Night Football as Chargers at Las Vegas (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Preseason basketball has Golden State at Sacramento (ESPN, 9 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Kansas at Texas Tech (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Creighton at St. John’s (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Seton Hall at Marquette (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Tessa Thompson, Anderson Cooper. The View: Rev. Raphael Warnock. The Talk: Debbie Allen, Michael Bolton, Matoma. Ellen DeGeneres: Justin Hartley, Keith Barry (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Natalie Portman, Judy Gold, Zainab Johnson. Kelly Clarkson: Whitney Cummings, Nate Berkus, Tanya Tucker. Tamron Hall: Fantasia, Kendall Taylor. Wendy Williams: Charlie Wilson (rerun). The Real: Will Packer, Thomas Miles.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Jon Batiste. Jimmy Kimmel: Viola Davis, Daveed Diggs, the Bird and the Bee featuring Dave Grohl. Jimmy Fallon: Paul McCartney, Pedro Pascal, the Voidz. Seth Meyers: Kristen Wiig, Carrie Underwood. James Corden: Gal Gadot, Smth & Burrows. Lilly Singh: Francia Raisa, Debby Ryan (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Sienna Miller.