Netflix is certainly hit or miss when it comes to comedies, but the new “Big Mistakes” (Netflix, streaming) looks like a hit. It’s another broad family comedy from Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame, playing a gay pastor in a small town where he and his sassy sister (Taylor Ortega), an ex-actress turned school teacher, get mixed up in a criminal blackmail scheme.
That they could have fixed the problem with a sane approach undermines the story a bit, but makes way for the comedy in which there is a lot of slapstick and brash yelling, egged on perhaps by the addition of Laurie Metcalf as their mother, who happens to also be running for mayor. Written by Levy with Rachel Sennot, who was supposed to co-star before she landed her own comedy “I Love LA,” it has a lot of big laugns.
Orphaned siblings in Martinique turn to crime to survive after their mother dies in the new series “Bandi” (Netflix, streaming) from creator Eric Rochant (“The Bureau of Legends”).
“Elsbeth” (CBS, 10 p.m.) investigates the death of a serial bride.
They’re sweeping for land mines on “Going Dutch” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
“The Hunting Party” (NBC, 10 p.m.) tracks down a woman haunted by the voice of her dead father.
Mussolini’s hidden bunker is one of the “Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo” (History, 9 p.m.).
“Low & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.) investigates a museum theft and murder of a guard; ”Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.) has s ex trafficing bust.
Frank and Daisy lose $5,000 in union funds and try to win it back through gambling on “Animal Control” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Matlock” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) has a case involving control of an AI afterlife software company.
Trevor gives an inappropriate gift to a coworker on “Ghosts” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“Next Level Chef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) tries some cowboy dishes.
There are a bunch of guest stars from “Young Sheldon” appearing on “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) are back from Italy and go to Rachel’s disco-themed birthday party.
It’s Christmastime in England and Margo tries to add some U.S. spirit on “Ladies of London: The New Reign” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Predator Hunters” (A&E, 9 p.m.) go after someone at the airport.
A cafe in Houston is the stuff of “Kitchen Nightmares” (Food, 10 p.m.).
“That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer” (Freeform, 10 p.m.) pits two teams against eachother to create two different Paum Springs styles.
Seems like “CNN GLobal Report: War with Iran” (CNN, 8 p.m.) should have a two week hiatus as well.
“Expedition Bigfoot” (Travel, 9 p.m.) is back for its sixth season, not realizing that Bigfoot is not a real thing.
Archaeologists look for facts aabout Exodus and the Ark of the Covenant on “Lost Treasures of the Bible: Secrets of Faith” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
The month-long Thursday night spotlight on movies set in Texas continues with “Lone Star” (8 p.m.), “No Country for Old Men” (10:30 p.m.), “Blood Simple” (1 a.m.), “Bonnie and Clyde” (2:45 a.m.) and “The Getaway” (4:45 a.m.).
During the day are mysteries: “In the Money” (6:15 a.m.), “Postmark for Danger” (7:30 a.m.), “The Last of Mrs. Cheyney” (9 a.m.), “Calling Bulldog Drummond” (10:45 a.m.), “The Woman in Green” (12:15 p.m.), “Sabotage” (1:30 p.m.), “The Verdict” (3 p.m.), “Green for Danger” (4:30 p.m.) and “Lured” (6:15 p.m.).
Baseball includes Detroit at Minnesota (ESPN, 1:40 p.m.) and Arizona at Mets (MLB, 7:10 p.m.).
Basketball includes Boston at Knicks (Prime Video, 7:30 p.m.) and Lakers at Golden State (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Toronto at Islanders (Hulu, 6:45 p.m.) and Minnesita at Dallas (Hulu, 9 p.m.).
There is first round play in The Masters (ESPN, 1 and 8 p.m.).
College baseball has South Carolina at Missouri (ESPNU, 8 p.m.).
College hockey has Denver vs. Michigan (ESPN2, 8:30 p.m.).
Major league volleyball has Indy at San Diego (CBS Sports, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Dan Levy, Felicity Huffman, Monica Mangin. The View: Luke Bryan, Lionel Ritchie, Carrie Underwood, Abby Huntsman (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Halle Bailey, Rege-Jean Page, Adam Richman, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Kyle Chandler, Noah Cyrus with Billy Ray Cyrus. Drew Barrymore: Juliette Lewis, Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Storm Reid. Jennifer Hudson: Debbie Allen, Analyss Benally, Danielle Pinnock (rerun). Tamron Hall: Terry Crews, Rebecca King-Crews (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Nathan Lane, Arsenio Hall (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Carey Mulligan, Maude Apatow, Gorillaz with Sparks. Jimmy Fallon: Kerry Washington, Riz Ahmed, Julia Cumming (rerun). Seth Meyers: Jim Parsons, Alana Haim, Chris Fleming (rerun).