Two acts of gun trauma begin the six-episode series “The Good Daughter” (Peacock, streaming) starring Meghann Fahy and Rose Byrne, set in a small Georgia town. The cast includes some great support, particularly Brendan Gleeson as their father. And it’s a surprise to see Harper Steele (of the road picture “Will & Harper”) in a supporting role. But it may not have been a good idea to have Karin Slaughter write and direct from her own book. What she knows about her own story is chopped up in so many flashbacks, it’s initially hard to follow.
A generation younger than the “Real Housewives,” the women in “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” are now popular enough to warrant a spinoff, when Jen Affleck of the original cast moves west and becomes the lynchpin of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County” (Hulu, streaming) among a new group of strangely identical young women, which include influencers such as Bobbi Althoff and Aspen Ovard. Al 10 episodes are available.
The 27th Latin Grammy Awards (Univision, 8 p.m.) are live from Las Vegas, hosted by Roselyn Sánchez. Edgar Barrera leads all nominees with 10. Daddy Yankee will receive the Person of the Year award.
From Australia comes the film “Allen” (Netflix, streaming) about a man who met an alien as a boy and now the alien is back.
After six years, the Turkish drama “Ethos” (Netflix, streaming) returns with a four-episode second season.
“Southern Charm” (Bravo, 9:15 p.m.) begins its 12th season, with Venita hosting a garden party.
The third and final season comes for the German series “The Empress” (Netflix, streaming), with the action picking up after the Sardinian War.
In addition to bringing back their previous holiday movies, here’s a new one from Sweden, “The Christmas Switch” (Netflix, streaming) about two sisters who swap lives just before the holiday.
From Indonesia comes the action flick “Never Surrender” (Netflix, streaming), about a grandfather fighting against a Jakarta crime syndicate.
The three-part “Crown of Deceit: Inside the Miss Universe Scandal” (TLC, 8 p.m.) shows in its entirety tonight, looking into allegations of rigging, corruption and criminal ties, with interviews with several former contestants.
The court dissects the marriage in question on “War” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Georgie crashes Ruben’s business class on “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.) has a chef suffer a nasty cut.
Big gambles are made on “The Traitors: New Blood” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Other game shows tonight include “Scrabble” (CW, 8 p.m.) and “Trivial Pursuit” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” (Fox, 9 p.m.) reaches its finale with a winner named after one final challenge.
A woman at an equestrian center falls in with a horseman who turns out to be a prince on the New Romantic film “A Royal Stables Christmas” (UPtv, 8 p.m.). Kathryn Davis and Franco Lo Presti star.
“”Elsbeth” (CBS, 9 p.m.) looks into the world of competitive eating.
A house call goes wrong on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.) marks its 600th episode by having Mariska Hargitay’s Benson reunited with Christopher Meloni’s Benson on a case. On “Law & Order” (NBC, 10 p.m.), a motive is found behind the death of a medical student.
“9-1-1” (ABC, 8 p.m.) responds to a tree mulcher accident.
Method Man guest stars as a rapper affected by AI music studios on “Cupertino” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“9-1-1: Nashville” (ABC, 9 p.m.) sees tensions rise at dispatch.
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) continue their reunion.
A family tries to save their reputation after a town learns the pastor’s son their daughter on the made-for-TV movie “My Granddaughter Has Your Son’s Face” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.).
“Cars That Changed History” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) include the pickup truck and at 10, performance cars.
Emily tries to prove the wreath maker’s innocence on “Mistletoe Murders” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.).
“Conspiracies and Cover-Ups” (Science, 10 p.m.) looks at the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
The films of director Robert Mulligan are on Turner Classic Movies with “Love with the Proper Stranger” (8 p.m.), “Come September” (10 p.m.), “Same Time, Next Year” (midnight), “The Man in the Moon” (2:15 a.m.) and “Up the Down Staircase” (4 a.m.).
During the day are the films of Grace Kelly, born this day in 1929, with “High Society” (10 a.m.), “Green Fire” (noon), “Mogambo” (2 p.m.), “Dial M for Murder” (4 p.m.) and “The Swan” (6 p.m.).
Thursday Night Football has Washington at Giants (Prime Video, 8:15 p.m.).
Basketball has Dallas at Minnesota (NBA, 8 p.m.).
Hockey has Carolina vs. Seattle (NHL, noon), Detroit at Florida (Hulu, 7:30 p.m.) and Islanders at Los Angeles (Hulu, 10 p.m.).
College football has Memphis at South Florida (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Louisiana at UL Monroe (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Women’s college basketball has Oklahoma State at Tulsa (ESPNU, 6 p.m.), UConn at Ohio State (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), South Carolina at Clemson (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), and Louisville at Ball State (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.),
Women’s volleyball includes Louisville at SMU (ESPNU, 8 p.m.) and San Diego at Pepperdine (ESPNU, 10 p.m.).
Soccer includes Curaçao vs. Panama (Fox Sports 2, 7:20 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Owen Wilson, Jessica Capshaw, Jean Chatzky. Drew Barrymore: Meghann Fahy, Marc Maron. Jennifer Hudson: Kelly Rowland, Dr. Jennifer Young, William Jackson Harper. Tamron Hall: Dondre T. Whitfield, Daniel Oppenheimer, Major.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: U2, bobby Lee, Sheryl Crow. Jimmy Fallon: Tracy Morgan, Carrie Coon, Anthony Vitolo (rerun). Seth Meyers: John C. Reilly, Diane Morgan. Daily Show: Heather Cox Richardson.