“I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” bellowed the fictional news anchor in the 1976 film “Network” (TCM, 8 p.m.), a movie that seemed far too accurate in predicting the future of media. It kicks off the final half of a two part salute to the work of screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky on Turner Classic Movies, following it with the second of his three Oscar winning screenplays, “The Hospital” (10:15 p.m.), as well as the 1964 “The Americanization of Emily” (12:15 a.m.) and his final film, “Altered States” (2:30 a.m.) (from which he scrubbed his own credit).
“The Amazing Race” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) ends its 35th season by naming a winner at the finish line.
There’s still another week to go before the finale of “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.), but quite a field to thin.
“30 for 30” (ESPN, 9 p.m.) looks at the life of NFL’s Reggie White in a film titled “The Minister of Defense.” “NFL Films Presents” (Fox Sports 1, 9:30 p.m.), meanwhile, looks at second acts for former players.
A fifth season starts for the gearhead series “Car Masters: Rust to Riches” (Netflix, streaming).
“CMT Presents: A Cody Johnson Christmas” (CMT, 9 p.m.) is a new holiday special from the country singer.
On the first season finale of “Sullivan’s Crossing” (CW, 8 p.m.), Maggie returns to Boston to face the music.
“The Spencer Sisters” (CW, 9 p.m.) also end their first season, with the siblings working together when Billy is kidnapped.
Also ending its first season is the weird David Spade-hosted “Snake Oil” (Fox, 9 p.m.). Darius Rucker and Adam DeVine serve as guest advisers.
“Magnum P.I.” (NBC, 9 p.m.) looks into a professor’s possibly inappropriate relationship with a student.
Ben travels to Egypt in the guise of a CIA agent on “Quantum Leap” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“The Masked Singer” (Fox, 8 p.m.) has contestants pick songs that give clues to their identity.
Rosie O’Donnell and Billy Porter lead opposing teams on “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC, 9 p.m.) has a holiday-themed episode with Lil Rel Howery, Paula Abdul and Matt Rogers.
Matt Walsh, Malin Ackerman, AJ McLean and Howie Dorough play “The $100,000 Pyramid” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Ms. Pat Settles It” (BET, 7 p.m.) presides over a case involving synthetic wigs.
A normally dependable news network gives up an hour to outrageous conspiracy tales in the CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall with Vivek Ramaswamy (CNN, 9 p.m.).
The worst rated evening show for that network is the under-promoted talk show with Gayle King and Charles Barkley, “King Charles” (CNN, 10 p.m.).
“Expedition Unknown” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) goes looking for Bonnie and Clyde’s hideout.
There’s some mountain climbing adventure on “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch” (Discovery, 10:06 p.m.).
“Pawn Stars Do America” (History, 8 p.m.) travel to Tampa Bay.
Is this interesting? Two hours are given to the 2024 SEC Football Schedule Reveal (ESPN, 7 p.m.), in case you want to mark your calendars for next fall.
“MTV Cribs” (MTV, 9:30 p.m.) visits Vanessa Williams’ place in the first of two new episodes.
Clare Island is the destination on “Ireland’s Wild Islands” (Smithsonian, 9 p.m.).
“Aerial Italy” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.) flies over its islands and volcanoes.
Turner Classic Movies features the work of director George Stevens today, with “Swing Time” (7:45 a.m.), “Vivacious Lady” (9:45 a.m.), “The More the Merrier” (11:30 a.m.), “I Remember Mama” (1:30 p.m.), the documentary “George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey” (3:45 p.m.) and “A Place in the Sun” (5:45 p.m.).
Basketball includes Los Angeles at San Antonio (NBA, 7 p.m.).
Hockey has Boston at New York (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Buffalo at Denver (TNT, 10 p.m.).
College football has East Mississippi vs. Iowa Western (ESPNU, 8 p.m.) in the National Junior College Athletic Association D1 championship in Little Rock.
Men’s college basketball includes Creighton at UNLV (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Fantasia Barrino. The View: Cast of “The Color Purple,” Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Blitz Bazawule. The Talk: Dermot Mulroney, Deon Cole. Drew Barrymore: Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Chef Buddha Lo. Kelly Clarkson: Hannah Waddingham, Brie and Nikki Garcia, Katie Kadan. Jennifer Hudson: Drew and Jonathan Scott. Tamron Hall: Kristen Kirsh, Eric McCree, The Potash Twins.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jason Momoa, Robert Smigel. Jimmy Kimmel: Carey Mulligan, Alan Ritchson, Sleater-Kinney. Jimmy Fallon: Timothée Chalamet, David Blaine, Dogstar. Seth Meyers: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Danielle Brooks, Alexander Stewart. Daily Show: Mikę Massimino, Kal Penn.