All the characters of Archie Comics, including Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie and the gang are recreated in 1960s India in the new Bollywood film “The Archies” (Netflix, streaming). It can’t be worse than “Riverdale.”
“Coach Prime” (Prime Video, streaming) looks at Deion Sanders’ job coaching the University of Colorado football team.
Sudden No. 1 chart topper Brenda Lee, 87, joins Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton and Trace Adkins in the two hour special “Christmas at the Opry” (NBC, 8 p.m.). Wynonna Judd hosts the event taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.
The new six-part series “World War II: From the Frontlines” (Netflix, streaming) reviews enhanced footage from the war with John Bodega narrating. Along the same lines is “WWII Battles in Color” (Smithsonian, 10 p.m.).
From Thailand comes “Analog Squad” (Netflix, streaming), a family series set in the late 90s when people were worried about Y2K.
“My Life with the Walter Boys” (Netflix, streaming), a new coming-of-age series, stars Nikki Rodriguez as a 15-year-old New Yorker who moves to rural Colorado after losing her family in an accident. She stays with her mother’s best friend, who is raising 10 sons.
“Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC, 8 p.m.) ends its season with a three hour episode and some possible engagements.
A storm knocks out the power on “Son of a Critch” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“Southern Hospitality” (Bravo, 9 p.m.), the spinoff of “Southern Charm” (Bravo, 8 p.m.), begins its second season, set at the Republic Lounge & Garden in Charleston.
There’s a family day trip on “Children Ruin Everything” (CW, 8:30 p.m.).
In the new movie “Never Alone for Christmas” (BET+, streaming), Mignon Von stars as a woman who calls off her wedding, but ends up at the same Cajun Christmas retreat for singles as her ex (Allen Maldonado).
A different vibe is found in “Silent Night, Fatal Night” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) about a best selling mystery writer shifting gears.
Pilar Fogliati stars in the second season start for the holiday rom-com “I Hate Christmas” (Netflix, streaming) — its first Christmas series from Italy.
“Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons” (BET+, streaming) and “Hush” (AllBLK, streaming) also return for second seasons.
Kimberley Sustad stars as a small town photographer who saves the life of a man (Mark Ghanime), who may be intent on buying her family’s land in the film “To All a Good Night” (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 8 p.m.).
“No Demo Reno” (HGTV, 9 p.m.) has its season finale.
The imported reruns of “Ghosts UK” (CBS, 9 p.m.) start on the second season with a pair of episodes.
“SEAL Team” (CBS, 10 p.m.) escapes an SUV on fire.
There’s a holiday-themed episode of “The Price is Right at Night” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.) has its challenge centered on gymnastics.
Will Arnett reviews top moments from the four seasons of “LEGO Masters” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays” (Food, 8 p.m.) goes surf and turf.
Holiday postcards are made on “Christmas Cookie Challenge” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Silos Baking Competition: Holiday Edition” (Food, 10 p.m.) has its own cookie-making.
Marty falls through the ice on “Mountain Men” (History, 8 p.m.).
“Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.) has a three-hour episode that extends its sixth season reunion.
Scotland is the site of “Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
“The Haunted Museum” (Travel, 10 p.m.) houses a stolen Halloween prop coffin.
Turner Classic Movies salutes all the grandfathers in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (8 p.m.), “On Borrowed Time” (10 p.m.), “Max Dugan Returns” (midnight), “Little Lord Fauntleroy” (2 a.m.) and “Father’s Little Dividend” (4 a.m.).
Earlier today it’s all about the day that will live in infamy and the resulting war in the Pacific with “Bataan” (6 a.m.), “Back to Bataan” (8 a.m.), “Air Force” (9:45 a.m.), “They Were Expendable” (noon), “Task Force” (2:30 p.m.), “From Here to Eternity” (4:30 p.m.) and “December 7th” (6:30 p.m.).
Thursday Night Football has New England at Pittsburgh (Prime Video, 8:15 p.m.).
Basketball has Indiana at Milwaukee (ESPN, 5 p.m.) and New Orleans at Lakers (TNT, truTV, 9 p.m.).
Hockey includes Dallas at Washington (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and New Jersey at Seattle (NHL, 8:30 p.m.)
Men’s college basketball has Iowa at Iowa State (ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball includes Penn State at Wisconsin (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Tennessee vs. Texas (ESPN2, 9 p.m.) and Purdue vs. Oregon (ESPNU, 9:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Natalie Portman, Sara Bareilles. The View: Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey. The Talk: Dennis Quaid, Jack Cutmore-Scott. Drew Barrymore: Michelle Pfeiffer. Kelly Clarkson: Sara Bareilles, Pinky Cole. Jennifer Hudson: Demi Lovato, Ally Brooke, Davido. Tamron Hall: Allison Williams, Allison Flom, Quinton Aaron, Dr. Taryn Marie, Sunny Anderson.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Arlo Parks (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Adam Levine, Halle Bailey. Jimmy Fallon: Olivia Rodrigo, finalists from “Squid Game: The Challenge,” Ashley McBryde. Seth Meyers: Colin Jost, Gael Garcia Bernal.