The documentary “State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith” (Netflix, streaming) tells of a woman using her state’s stand-your-ground law to defend her killing a man.
The reality dating show that pays couples who tell the truth to one another gets a new locale: “Love Never Lies: Destination Sardinia” (Netflix, streaming).
The new series “Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) looks at empty structures and their histories.
“Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8 p.m.) seeks a special comic book.
Kat and Max finally go on a first date on “Call Me Kat” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
“Walker” (CW, 9 p.m.) agrees to discuss captivity with Liam.
Abby digs deeper into her husband’s past on “Walker Independence” (CW, 9 p.m.).
A crisis consultant is murdered on “Law & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.), A task force goes undercover to bust a jewelry operation on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (NBC, 10 p.m.). In between, there’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“CSI: Vegas” (CBS, 10 p.m.) finds a large footprint near a crime scene.
Thanksgiving looms for the family on “So Help Me Todd” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Ghosts” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) is invited by a docuseries crew.
Kelly tries to break up Shrub and Barb on “Welcome to Flatch” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.) contestants have to make a wedding dinner menu.
A lightning storm strikes on “Station 19” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and some of its victims end up in the trauma center on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Winter House” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) sees Tom’s last night.
A third new holiday movie comes on cable, “Christmas on Mistletoe Lake” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.).
“Mountain Men” (History, 8 p.m.) chase a mountain lion in Montana.
Sam sabotages himself on “Siesta Key” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“MTV Cribs” (MBV, 9 p.m.) goes to Macy Gray’s house.
The death of Chicago’s King Von is explored on “Hip Hop Homicides” (WEtv, 9 p.m.).
“Afrofuturism: The Origin Story” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.) looks at the beginning of the worlds that probably ends up with another “Wakanda Forever” promo.
A Nevada town is visited on “Ghost Adventures” (Travel, 10 p.m.).
The month-long Thursday night James Mason spotlight on Turner Classic Movies has “Bigger Than Life” (8 p.m.), “The Pumpkin Eater” (9:45 p.m.), “Georgy Girl” (11:45 p.m.), “Lolita” (1:30 a.m.) and “Cry Terror!” (4:15 a.m.).
Earlier are films about jewel thieves with “High Flyers” (7:15 a.m.), “Jack of Diamonds” (8:30 a.m.), “Double Danger” (10:30 a.m.), “A Fine Pair” (11:45 a.m.), “The Great Diamond Robbery” (1:30 p.m.), “They Met in Bombay” (2:45 p.m.), “The Peterville Diamond” (4:30 p.m.) and “The Law and the Lady” (6 p.m.).
Thursday Night Football has Atlanta at Carolina (Amazon Prime, 8:15 p.m.).
Basketball includes Philadelphia at Atlanta (NBA, 7:30 p.m.).
College football has Tulsa at Memphis (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.), Georgia Southern at Louisiana (ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.).
College hoops includes Central Michigan at Marquette (Fox Sports 2, 8 p.m.) and North Dakota at Creighton (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.).
It’s U.S. vs. Germany (Fox Sports, 7 p.m.) in a women’s soccer international friendly.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Caroline Rhea, Gaten Matarazzo. The View: Emily Blunt. The Talk: Justin Baldoni. Drew Barrymore: Joanna Gaines, Andrea Savage, Renee Rapp, Pauline Chalamet, Allah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur. Kelly Clarkson: Luke Grimes, Walker Hayes. Jennifer Hudson: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Gabby Samone. Tamron Hall: Usher.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Emily Blunt, George Saunders. Jimmy Kimmel: Brian Tyree Henry, Lizzy Caplan, Young the Giant. Jimmy Fallon: Will Ferrell, Lindsay Lohan, the 1975. Seth Meyers: Tracy Morgan, James Acaster. James Corden: Kim Kardashian, Edward Enninful, Fontaines DC (rerun). Trevor Noah: Jordan Peele.