The animated “Back to the Outback” (Netflix, streaming) is a film about reptiles in an Australian zoo, plotting a breakout.
“Ricky Powell: The Individualist” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) is a biography of the hip-hop street photographer.
The sixth and final season of sci-fi series “The Expanse” (Amazon Prime, streaming) begins with asteroid attacks on Earth and Mars.
Tonight is also the first season finale of the sci-fi series “Invasion” (Apple TV+ streaming), which has just been renewed for a second season. Also ending tonight: The first season of the Korean import “Dr. Brain” (Apple TV+, streaming).
“How to with John Wilson” (HBO, 10 p.m.) looks at how to find a spot.
Sarah Hyland hosts the new family competition “Play-Doh Squished” (IMDb TV, streaming).
“How to Ruin Christmas: The Funeral” (Netflix, streaming) returns for a second season.
Holiday themed pitches are lobbed on “Shark Tank” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (CW, 8 p.m.) is also holiday-themed, and Alyson Hannigan is a guest.
A family seeks shelter in a neighbor’s bunker when the economy tanks on the new horror film, “American Refugee” (Epix, 8 p.m.).
In the made-for-TV romance “A Dickens of a Holiday!” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), Brooke D’Orsay plays a small town festival organizer who invites a movie star and former classmate (Kristoffer Polaha) to play Scrooge in a local production.
An executive seeks to buy a family ornament operation in Arizona in the film “Holiday in Santa Fe” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.).
“Magnum P.I.” (CBS, 9 p.m.) deals with a Christmas Eve ransomeware attack on the Honolulu Police Department.
Frank deals with a cyberattack on “Blue Bloods” (CBS, 10 p.m.) as well.
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 8 p.m.) tries to bring an abducted undocumented woman back alive.
Handcrafted instruments and jewelry are celebrated on two episodes of “Craft in America” (PBS, 9 and 9:30 p.m.).
“Nancy Drew” (CW, 9 p.m.) finds obstacles keeping Ace from working with her case.
Top riders meet at the derby for a final test before the big run on “The Last Cowboy” (CMT, 8 p.m.).
“The UnXplained” (History, 9 p.m.) wonders if human bones carry a sacred power.
A bayside mansion weekend has a twist on “Ready to Love” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
“Doubling Down with the Derricos” (OWN, 9 p.m.) is disappointed with the L.A. property they rented.
Making its debut on another network is the parody holiday film “A Clusterfunke Christmas” (Pop, 10 p.m.).
On “Day of the Dead” (Syfy, 10 p.m.), the survivors seem cornered.
While waiting for Stephen Spielberg’s version, Turner Classic Movies has the original musical “West Side Story” (8 p.m.), paired with something else starring Rita Moreno: “The King and I” (11 p.m.). They’re followed by a couple of weird Christmas movie, “Silent Night, Deadly Night” (2 a.m.) and “Santa Claus” (3:30 a.m.).
During the day, it’s all knights, with “The Warriors” (8:15 a.m.), “The Flame and the Arrow” (9:45 a.m.), “Knights of the Round Table” (11:30 a.m.), “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1:30 p.m.), “Quentin Durwad” (3:15 p.m.) and “Camelot” (5 p.m.).
NBA action includes Brooklyn at Atlanta (ESPN, 7:45 p.m.) and Boston at Phoenix (ESPN, 10:15 p.m.).
College football has Montana at James Madison (ESPN2, 7 p.m.).
College hockey has Michigan State at Notre Dame (NBC Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Elton John, Katie Couric. The View: Cynthia Nixon, Laverne Cox. The Talk: Adam Rodriguez. Ellen DeGeneres: Zachary Levi, O’Shea Jackson Jr. Drew Barrymore: David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Josh Andres Rivera, Machine Gun Kelly, Pilar Valdes. Kelly Clarkson: Nick Offerman, Ariana DeBose, Duff Goldman, Rob Thomas. Wendy Williams: Leah Remini, Michelle Visage. The Real: Da’Vinchi, Rick Ross.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Sting, David Alan Grier. Jimmy Kimmel: Halle Berry, Elle Fanning, Little Simz (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Dua Lipa, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rick Ross with Jazmine Sullivan. Seth Meyers: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rachel Dratch, Mastodon, Jon Epcar (rerun). James Corden: Anna Kendrick, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Atsuko Okatsuka (rerun).