A Venezuelan family tries to retain its legal status among the chaos of Trump’s immigration clampdown on a report on a new edition of “Frontline” (PBS, streaming, 10 p.m.).
The documentary “Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within” (Netflix, streaming), about an orphanage in Uganda’s Masaka region, where the HIV/AIDS crisis lingers.
The original Nativity Story is fine, but how about one with the star of “Yellowstone”? Here’s “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas” (ABC, 8 p.m.) in which the actor narrates the story of Mary and Joseph.
From Japan comes a romance reality show, “Badly in Love” (Netflix, streaming), that involves former delinquents.
A second season starts for the French action drama “Blood Coast” (Netflix, streaming) about police going after dangerous criminals in Marseille.
“NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.) investigates the shooting of a man by the Secret Service, aided by AI; “NCIS: Origins” (CBS, 9 p.m.) is shocked by an investigator’s shooting; and “NCIS: Sydney” (CBS, 10 p.m.). looks at a murder tied to a true crime podcast.
The holiday specials “Frosty the Snowman” (NBC, 8 p.m.) and “Shrek the Halls” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) are replayed, as is the two hour “A Motown Christmas” (NBC, 9 p.m.), hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey and performances from Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Martha Reeves, Ashanti, Andra Day, Jamie Foxx and Pentatonix.
It runs opposite a replay of last week’s “CMA Country Christmas” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) begin a week in Santorini, Greece.
The new cast is so young, one of them is only now having a 22nd birthday party on “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown” (Food, 8 p.m.) celebrates Christmas Eve traditions from around the world.
Kent Jones tries a comeback on “Love & Hip Hop Miami” (BET, 8 p.m.).
On “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” (BET, 9 p.m.) Victoria won’t go down without a fight.
A gay photographer in North Carolina is experiencing “Paranormal Revenge” (Travel, 9 p.m.).
“Who Hired the Hitman?” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.) has its first season finale, examining the murder of three mechanics at a Connecticut body shop. It follows another true crime show with a question as a title, “Mother, May I Murder?” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Unexpected finds over the years are featured on “Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo” (History, 10 p.m.).
“7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.) create a live nativity scene for their Christmas card.
There are more wedding problems on “Baylen Out Loud” (TLC, 8 p.m.).
“Northwoods Survival” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) has warmer weather, but it comes after “Life Below Zero” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.).
“Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East” (HBO, 9 p.m.) is covering the final stretch of the season.
Chip and Joanna Gaines take their rehabbing ways from Texas to the Rockies for their new show “Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House” (HGTV, Magnolia, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Tuesday night salute to Merle Oberon continues with “These Three” (8 p.m.), “Over the Moon” (9:45 p.m.), “Affectionately Yours” (11:15 p.m.), “Lydia” (1 a.m.). Then comes a pair of French dramas: “Un Camet de Bal” (3 a.m.) and “A Day in the Country” (5:15 a.m.).
During the day are films all released 50 years ago — in 1955: “The Glass Slipper” (6 a.m.), “Kismet” (7:45 a.m.), “The Phenix City Story” (9:45 a.m.), “The Sea Chase” (11:30 a.m.), “Mister Roberts” (1:30 p.m.), “The Night of the Hunter” (3:45 p.m.) and “Oklahoma!” (5:30 p.m.).
The NBA has Phoenix at Oklahoma City (Prime Video, 7:30 p.m.) and San Antonio at Lakers (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Vegas at Islanders (TNT, 7 p.m.), Columbus at Carolina (Hulu, 7:30 p.m.) and Colorado at Nashville (TNT, truTV, 9:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball has Villanova at Michigan (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), Clemson at BYU (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.), Illinois at Ohio State (Peacock, 7:30 p.m.), Brown at Providence (truTV, 7:30 p.m.), Ann State at Indiana (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.), Florida at UConn (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and USC at San Diego (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Mila Kunis, Taran Killam. The View: Leslie Jones, cast of “& Juliet.” Kelly Clarkson: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Matt Rogers, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Faouzia. Drew Barrymore: Minnie Driver, Valerie Bertinelli. Jennifer Hudson: Christina Aguilera. Tamron Hall: Michael Archer, Eva Larue. Tamron Hall: Michael Archer II, Eva Larue.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Laura Dern, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evie McGee Colbert. Jimmy Kimmel: David Letterman, Regina Hall. Jimmy Fallon: Victoria Beckham, Lily Collins, Aryna Sabalena, Jutes. Seth Meyers: Amy Sedaris, Brandon Sklenar, Kareem Rahma. Daily Show: Cory Doctorow.