“Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8 p.m.) does some database intervention.
Remaining chefs have to compete in carnival games as well on “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Christina on the Coast” (HGTV, 8 p.m.), the California renovation show with Christina Hall, returns for a new season.
Alberta helps out when the whiskey tasting event goes awry on “Ghosts” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) returns for its 14th season.
A suspect escapes on “Law & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.); a new case falls into Benson’s lap on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.); and there are life and death issues on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Brink of Disaster” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) looks at potential disasters by flood or earthquake.
There’s a holiday episode on “Welcome to Flatch” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Call Me Kat” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.) has more of a Chrismukkah vibe.
The second season ends for “True Crime Story: Indefensible” (SundanceTV, 10 p.m.).
“CSI: Vegas” (CBS, 10 p.m.) finds a lead suspect murdered.
Made for TV holiday romances include “Scentsational Christmas” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.) with Nareen Contractor and Mike Selkin; “A Gingerbread Christmas” (Food, 8 p.m.) and “A Miracle Before Christmas” (BET+, streaming) with LeToya Luckett.
Lyle’s niece is accused of a crime on “So Help Me Todd” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Superstar” (ABC, 10 p.m.) looks at the life of Reba McEntire.
Jason woos Rachel on “Winter House” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
The drinking competition “Armageddon” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) pits Blake Shelton vs. Kane Brown.
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long salute to Ava Gardner continues with her films from the 1950s, “The Barefoot Contessa” (8 p.m.), “Mogambo” (20:30 p.m.), “Knights of the Round Table” (12:45 a.m.), “Bhowani Junction” (2:45 a.m.) and “My Forbidden Past” (4:45 a.m.).
During the day TCM has the thematically similar “The 39 Steps” (6 a.m.), “The Lady Vanishes” (7:30 a.m.), “Pygmalion” (9:15 a.m.), “The Importance of Being Earnest” (11 a.m.), “Gaslight” (12:45 p.m.), “The Prime Minister” (2:15 p.m.), “49th Parallel” (4 p.m.) and “Black Narcissus” (6:15 p.m.).
Thursday Night Football has Vegas at Rams (Amazon Prime, 8:15 p.m.).
Basketball has Clippers at Miami (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Denver at Portland (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops includes Rutgers at Ohio State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Iowa State at Iowa (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.) and Colorado State at Colorado (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Women’s volleyball has Oregon vs. Nebraska (ESPNU, 11 a.m.), Ohio State vs. Minnesota (ESPN2, noon), Baylor at Louisville (ESPNU, 1:30 p.m.), Marquette at Texas (ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.), Florida vs. Pittsburgh (ESPNU, 3:30 p.m.), Penn State at Wisconsin (ESPNU, 6 p.m.), Kentucky vs. San Diego (ESPNU, 8 p.m.) and Houston at Stanford (ESPNU, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Matthew Macfadyen. The View: Marcus Samuelsson. The Talk: Adam Rodriguez. Drew Barrymore: Janelle James, Mike Birbiglia, Eitan Bernath. Kelly Clarkson: Christina Applegate, Gabriella Baldacchino, Sunset West. Jennifer Hudson: Ciara, Howie Mandel. Tamron Hall: Mickey Guyton.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Alicia Keys, Eddie Izzard. Jimmy Kimmel: Jean Smart, Wes Bentley, Charley Crockett. Jimmy Fallon: Steve Martin, Martin Short, H.E.R., Adam Blackstone, Mary Mary, Inaya, the BBC Big Band. Seth Meyers: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hong Chau. James Corden: Olivia Colman, Sam Mendes, Michael Ward. Trevor Noah: Neal Brennan.