ust as his comedy seemed kind of bereft of content, so is his true crime documentary “Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story” (Netflix, streaming), about the brother/manager of the comedian who fleeced him of $12 million. A story that could have been told in a five minute “Entertainment Tonight” clip is stretched out to feature length. A bigger mystery is how Cook became an arena-filling comic in the first place — you certainly don’t hear any jokes. And the answer is: energy! And he responded to fans on then-new internet service My Space. He was in a lot of terrible movies, so it figures his documentary would be too. You do get a glimpse of his wife, though, who is 27 years his junior.
The documentary “Unprotected: Murder in Galicia” (Netflix, streaming) covers an unusual case in Northwestern Spain.
From France comes the comedy series “Campus Drivers” (Prime Video, streaming), about romance at a college enterprise.
From Colombia comes the drama series “Under Siege” (Netflix, streaming), about the storming of the palace of justice there and the taking of 300 hostages that occurred on this date in 1985.
From South Korea comes the film “Possible Love” (Netflix, streaming), about two married couples who cross paths while filming a documentary.
A crossover event regarding a prison break and hostage crisis ties “Sheriff Country” (CBS, 8 p.m.) to “Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) travels to Hudson Bay in Arctic Canada to check on a pack.
Jason Helce hosts Jon Batiste and the U.S. Army Field Band for the Veterans Day special, “Salute to Service 2026” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings), .(Will Kelce invite his famous sister-in-law Taylor?).
In the made-for-TV “Chocolate for Christmas” (PTV, 8 p.m.),a woman returning home to save her family’s chocolate shop meets a guy. You know the drill. Angela Cole and Joel Berg star.
It’s not the only new Christmas movie on tonight. “Merry Memories” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) stars Lindura, Brendan Morgan and Omi Fitzpatrick-Gonzales.
“Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) has Rick looking for a new place to start his season.
Val shuts down Gabby’s ideas on “Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Newlyweds” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) are still trying to get a moment alone.
Steve Aoki, Connie Britton and Dulé Hill play “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.) has a two hour review of the JonBenét Ramsey case, with supposed new information 30 years after the murder.
A class action suit takes shape on “The Rainmaker” (USA, 10 p.m.).
“The Last Cowboy” (CMT, 8 p.m.) begins its seventh season, trying to qualify for the Run for a Million Western performance horse and reining competition that was started by the creator of “Yellowstone.”
“Ready to Love” (OWN, 8 p.m.) runs into a deal breaker.
A woman is shocked to discover “My Son’s Sugar Mama” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) in this made for TV thriller.
“Outlander: Blood of my Blood” (Star, 8 p.m.) goes to a dance.
A diamond heist is tied to a family feud on “Boston Blue” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“Rocky Mountain Wreckers” (Discovery, 9:05 p.m.) try to upright rolled semis on the interstate.
Turner Classic Movies pays tribute to a singular director, born this day in 1931, starting with the documentary “American Masters: Mike Nichols” (8 p.m.) and followed by his films “The Graduate” (9 p.m.), “Biloxi Blues” (11 p.m.), “Working Girl” (1 a.m.), “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (3 a.m.) and “Gilda Live” (5:15 a.m.).
During the day are the films of director Edward Sedgwick, with “Doughboys” (6 a.m.), “Speak Easily” (7:30 a.m.), “The Passionate Plumber” (9 a.m.), “Free and Easy” (10:15 a.m.), “Pick a Star” (noon), “Burn ‘Em Up O’Connor” (1:15 p.m.), “Death on the Diamond” (2:30 p.m.), “Murder in the Fleet” (3:45 p.m.), “Air Raid Wardens” (5 p.m.) and “A Southern Yankee” (6:15 p.m.).
Basketball has Philadelphia at Cleveland (Prime Video, 7:30 p.m.) and Portland at Lakers (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has San Jose at Minnesota (NHL, 8 p.m.).
College football has Virginia Tech at SMU (ESPN, 7 p.m.), South Florida at East Carolina (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.), Nebraska at Illinois (Fox, 8 p.m.), New Mexico at Nevada (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.) and TCU at Arizona (ESPN, 10:15 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball has Saint Louis vs. Missouri (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), UConn vs. Michigan (TNT, truTV, 8 p.m.), St. Thomas at Minnesota (Peacock, 8 p.m.) and Middle Tennessee at Kansas (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
NASCAR runs its Championship Race (Fox Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Naomi Watts, John Cena. The View: Bill Hader. Drew Barrymore: Henry Winkler, Nora Singley. Jennifer Hudson: Doja Cat, Nneka Ogwumike. Tamron Hall: Lisa Nichols, Hannah Carr.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, Tommy Vietor, Cage the Elephant (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Sarah Paulson, Caitlin Clark, Dinner Party. Seth Meyers: Kim Kardashian, Jeff Hiller. Bill Maher: Peter Berg, Coleman Hughes, Ali Vitali.