Big movies this time of year aren’t just on the big screen.
Saoirse Ronan stars as a mother separated from her 9-year-old during World War II in “Blitz” (Apple TV+, streaming).
August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” (Netflix, streaming), recently revived on Broadway, maes it to film with much of the cast, including Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington. Denzel Washington is a producer, but left the direction to his son Malcolm Washington. The cast also includes Ray Fisher, Danielle Deadwyler and Erykah Badu.
“Out of My Mind” (Disney+, streaming), based on Sharon M. Draper’s novel about a sixth-grader with cerebral palsy who has to fight for opportunities in class stars Phoebe-Ray Taylor and features Jennifer Aniston (as her inner voice), Rosmarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby and Judith Light.
The early days of IBF, when it was known as test tube babies, is told in the film “Joy” (Netflix, streaming), starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and bill Nighy.
A new animated film, “Spellbound” (Netflix, streaming) about a girl who tries to save her kingdom and her parents, who have been turned into monsters. Among those lending their voices are Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane.
A tribute concert to Patsy Cline at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium features performances by Grace Potter, Kristin Chenoweth, Pat Benatar and others, with commentary from family and stars like Willie Nelson. It’s on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
The new Swedish series “The Helicopter Heist” (Netflix, streaming) about an auditions heist of a cash debut using a whirlybird.
A second season begins for ”The Empress” (Netflix, streaming), the German historical drama about Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
“Christmas on Call” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) is a new holiday romance set in a Philly hospital. Sara Canning and Ser’Darius Blain star.
The penny collection is raided on “Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Outlander” (Starz, 8 p.m.) resumes its seventh season in 1778 Scotland.
Cultural gender bias is discussed on “Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
“Shark Tank” (ABC, 8 p.m.) is pitched portable pingpong.
A park with an eagle nest goes up in flames on “Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 8 p.m.) responds to shootings at women’s clinics.
The death of an MMA fighter is investigated on “Blue Bloods” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Tia Mowry: My Next Act” (WEtv, 9:30 p.m.) reaches its season finale with the bachelorette redo party in Vegas.
Rick sinks an excavator on “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.); there are machinery problems, too, for “The Last Woodsmen” (Discovery, 9:08 p.m.).
Selena hosts a baby shower for Star on “Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
“Destruction Decoded” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) loos at space disasters.
Dark stories turning 80 are on Turner Classic Movies tonight with film noir from 1944 with “Double Indemnity” (8 p.m.), “Laura” (10 p.m.), “Murder, My Sweet” (11:45 p.m.), “Phantom Lady” (1:30 a.m.) and “The Mask of Dimitrios” (3:15 a.m.).
During the day are romantic stories with complications with “Call of the Flesh” (6 a.m.), “Green Mansions” (7:45 a.m.), “Kismet” (9:45 a.m.), “Rome Adventure” (11:45 a.m.), “Romance on the High Seas” (1:45 p.m.), “Fugitive Lovers” (3:30 p.m.), “Between Two Women” (5 p.m.) and “Tonight or Never” (6:30 p.m.).
NBA action includes Golden State at New Orleans (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Dallas at Denver (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Winnipeg at Pittsburgh (NHL, 7 p.m.).
College football has Temple at UTSA (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Purdue at Michigan State (Fox, 8 p.m.) and UNLV at San Jose State (Fox Sports 1, 10 p.m.).
Men/s college basketball includes Ohio at Portland (ESPNU, 11:30 a.m.), Drake at Florida Atlantic (ESPN2, 11:30 a.m.), Middle Tennessee at South Florida (ESPN2, 2 p.m.), Miami at Oklahoma State (ESPNU, 2 p.m.), Pittsburgh at LSU (CBS Sports, 2:30 p.m.), Wisconsin at UCF (CBS Sports, 5 p.m.), Seton Hall at Vanderbilt (ESPN2, 5 p.m.), Syracuse at Texas Tech (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Merrimack at Butler (Fox Sports 2, 7 p.m.), Nebraska at Creighton (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.), Texas at Saint Joseph’s (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Duke at Arizona (ESPN2, 10:30 p.m.) and Saint Louis at Wichita State (Peacock, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Cher, Monica Margin, Tieghan Gerard. The View: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. The Talk: Jessica Alba, Lizza Mathis, Kyle Erby. Kelly Clarkson: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen. Drew Barrymore: Keke Palmer, Andrew Rannells, Damona Hoffman, Pilar Valdes. Jennifer Hudson: Ted Danson. Tamron Hall: Lish Steiling, Eric Kim.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Kerry Washington, Jimmy O. Yang, the Red Clay Strays (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé (rerun). Seth Meyers: Barry Keoghan, Scott Speedman (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Andy Richter, Thomas Lennon, Aparna Nancherla (rerun). Bill Maher: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Donna Brazil, Andrew Sullivan.