Kerry Washington stars in a new film about the first Women’s Army Corps unit of color during World War II, “The Six Triple Eight” (Netflix, streaming). Ebony Obsidian, Milan Jackson and Shanice Shantay also star in the film written and directed by Tyler Perry.
Mickey Guyton hosts The 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (CBS, 8 p.m.) from the White House, featuring performances from James Taylor, Trisha Yearwood, Trombone Shorty, The War and Treaty, Muni Long, Stephen Sanchez and Adam Blackstone.
It’s followed by the annual Christmas special raising foster care awareness, “Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
The college football playoff first round game of Indiana at Notre Dame (ABC, ESPN, 8 p.m.) gets a prime time broadcast slot.
It’s the end for daytime’s “The Talk” (CBS, 2 p.m.), after 15 seasons. The final episode today features Howie Mandel for his 21st time.
From Spain comes the documentary series “UniverXO Dabiz” (Netflix, streaming), about the chef Dabiz Muñoz.
From South Africa comes “Umjolo: Day Ones” (Netflix, streaming) in which Sibongiseni Shezi and Tyson Mathonsi return as friends coordinating their own lives in the second of the four-film series.
The sequel “Ferry 2” (Netflix, streaming) continues the storyline of the third season of the Belgian crime drama “Undercover” and the return of drug lord Ferry Bouman.
The first of two new episodes “Inside the Enchanted Forests” (Nat Geo Wild, 9 p.m.) examines the ability of arctic animals’ ability to survive.
Felix is caught defacing school property on the first of two episodes of “Children Ruin Everything” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story: Extended Cut” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) offers more for those who liked the Taylor Swift – Travis Kelce inspired romance the first time around.
The million dollar reining competition begins on “The Last Cowboy” (CMT, 8 p.m.).
On “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), Parker opens another cut.
Jared enlists Dave to navigate lumber down the Grizzly River on “The Last Woodsmen” (Discovery, 9:07 p.m.).
“Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.) has dueling grand openings of new businesses.
Hover cars are among the things making “The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (History, 9 p.m.).
“Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo” (History, 10 p.m.) loooks for treasure in a lost city.
Brianna fights against a dangerous plot threatening her family on “Outlander” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies begins its six-day Christmas Marathon tonight with movies that don’t have Christmas in the title: “Meet Me in St. Louis” (8 p.m.), “In the Good Old Summertime” (10 p.m.), “The Shop Around the Corner” (midnight), “Bachelor Mother” (2 a.m.), “Penny Serenade” (3:30 a.m.) and “Blossoms in the Dust” (5:45 a.m.).
During the day are tales of couples reunited: “The Ex-Mrs. Bradford” (8 a.m.), “I Love You Again” (9:30 a.m.), “Private Lives” (11:15 a.m.), “Daughters Courageous” (12:45 p.m.), “The V.I.P.s” (2:45 p.m.), “Let Us Be Gay” (4:45 p.m.) and “My Favorite Wife” (6:15 p.m.).
College football bowl games have Ohio vs. Jacksonville State (ESPN, noon) in the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, Tulane vs. Florida (ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.) in the Gasparilla Bowl.
NBA action has Milwaukee at Cleveland (NBA, 7:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Toronto at Buffalo (Hulu, 7 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Norfolk State at Grambling (ESPNU, 4 p.m.), Delaware State at Alabama State (ESPNU, 6:30 p.m.), St. John’s at Providence (Fox, 8 p.m.) and Cincinnati at Dayton (ESPNU, 8:30 p.m.).
Women’s games include Ohio State at Stanford (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.) and Creighton at UCLA (Fox Sports 1, 11 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
The View: Jamie Lee Curtis, Jordin Sparks. The Talk: Howie Mandel. Kelly Clarkson: Lily-Rose Depp. Drew Barrymore: Christian Slater, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Danny Pellegrino. Tamron Hall: Lisa Rinna (rerun).
Late Talk
All reruns: Jimmy Kimmel: Jason Bateman, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 50 Cent. Seth Meyers: Colin Jost, Sharon Horgan, Patrick Radden Keefe. Taylor Tomlinson: Colton Dunn, Scott Aukerman, Dione Reasonover.