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best bets Sunday
Bizarre Foods
TRAV 1 p.m.
Host Andrew Zimmern explores the foods that sustained soldiers and civil- ians alike during the Civil War in this rebroadcast, some of which are still enjoyed as regional specialties to this day, including squirrel stew and barbe- cued raccoon.
A Christmas Story Live!
(14) KARD (33) KMSS 6 p.m.
Andy Walken stars as Ralphie Parker, a 9-year-old who desperately wants to find a Red Ryder carbine action 200- shot Range Model air rifle under the tree on Christmas morning.This live musical take on the classic also stars Matthew Broderick.
Scrooged
AMC 7 p.m.
Comedy legend Bill Murray stars in this offbeat re-telling of the Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” Murray plays Frank Cross, a mean, embittered TV network executive who’s visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Monday
Man v. Food
TRAV 8 p.m.
Host Casey Webb invites viewers to tag along as he visits Seattle, where he climbs a Mt. Fuji-sized burger in this new episode. He also tackles seven terrifyingly spicy Buffalo wings that have defeated more than 5,000 chal- lengers.
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(8) KNOE 8:30 p.m.
Actor Josh Roberts (Mark Feuerstein) continues to adjust to living next door to his meddlesome parents in this comedy. He struggles to establish per- sonal boundaries as he also contends with his brother’s family, who also live nearby.
Gunpowder
HBO 9 p.m.
Kit Harington stars as Robert Catesby, a 17th century Catholic who conspired in a daring plot to assassinate the King of England by blowing up the House of Lords in 1605 in this premiere mini- series. Liv Tyler, Peter Mullan and Mark Gatiss also star.
Tuesday
A Home for the Holidays
(8) KNOE 7 p.m.
Celebrities come together to raise awareness about adoption in this new special featuring musical performanc- es by some of today’s most popular artists.The show highlights the impor-
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tant social issue with inspirational and touching stories about adoption.
The Voice
(6) KTAL (10) KTVE 8 p.m.
It all comes down to this in the second part of this seasons live finals. Musical legends Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton and Jennifer Hudson have coached aspiring talent this far, but the stakes are higher than ever for the contestants.
Chopped
FOOD 9 p.m.
“Chopped” celebrates the festive season with its very first cocktail party in this new episode. The chefs set out to prepare small plates or cocktails featuring finger limes in round 1. The second basket contains Scotch whis- key and summer truffles.
Wednesday
The Librarians
TNT 7 p.m.
Members of an ancient organization risk their lives to protect the world from secret magic.When Flynn (Noah Wyle) and Baird (Rebecca Romijn) are sucked into a film noir movie, they be- come part of literal movie magic in this new episode.
Pitch Perfect
(6) KTAL (10) KTVE 7:30 p.m. College freshman Beca (Anna Kend- rick) joins her school’s all-girl a capella group in this hilarious musical com- edy.WithBecaandsomeotherfresh talent on board, the group takes on their cocky male rivals at a national competition.
Expedition Unknown
TRAV 8 p.m.
Host Josh Gates gets to try a lot of new things while filming the show, so he talks about new techniques, skills and even new foods he’s tried in this spe- cial edition. The program also features never-televised bonus footage.
Thursday
Great News
(6) KTAL (10) KTVE 7 p.m.
Carol (Andrea Martin) learns that her overabundance of Christmas spirit is driving everyone around her insane when she finds herself in a reverse “Christmas Carol.” Meanwhile, Chuck’s (John Michael Higgins) es- tranged son drops by the office.
Van Helsing
SYFY 8 p.m.
Sam (Christopher Heyerdahl) and Mohamad (Trezzo Mahoro) are haunted by their shared past in this new episode. Relationships old and new are tested by a baptism by fire at
a secluded campsite in the forest. Kelly Overton also stars.
The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All
A&E 9 p.m.
This new episode delves further into the shocking murders of José and Mary Menendez at the hands of their sons. The show takes a look at the brothers’ childhood, the brutal mur- ders and the events that led them to confess to the crime.
Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta
WE 9 p.m.
Bow Wow and the others welcome hot gossip website Bossip in a new epi- sode of the show that chronicles the lives of the children of hip hop legends. Bossip contributors dish the dirt and spill the tea with hilarious and shady comedic commentary.
Friday
Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
TLC 10 a.m.
Bride Julianne wants to elope, but her family is not happy with that idea. In an attempt to ease the tension, she brings her family with her to help
her select her wedding dress in this rebroadcast. Also, bride Loren hopes to find a dress fit for a queen.
The Dick Van Dyke Show - Now in Living Color
(8) KNOE 8 p.m.
Convinced that the romance in her marriage is fizzling, Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) decides to dye her hair blonde. This new one-hour special contains newly colorized versions of classic epi- sodes of the beloved television series.
Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown (8.3) KNOE3 (21) KPXJ 8 p.m. Co-hosts Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight count down the 12 best holiday commercials ever in a rebroadcast
of this special. Advertisements from America and abroad capture the true holiday spirit, from the heartfelt to the hilarious.
Josh Gates’ Destination Truth
TRAV 8 p.m.
In Micronesia, Josh investigates claims of unexplained noises and sightings deep below the Pacific Ocean in this new episode. Later, cameras follow Gates as he searches for a giant reptil- ian monster said to lurk in a Japanese river.
Saturday holiday decorations make him a local
Say Yes to the Dress
TLC 10 a.m.
Enjoy back-to-back bridal drama, beginning with this rebroadcast featuring Missy and her opinionated brothers. Donn returns for her fitting and hopes her brothers approve. Later,Victoriaisoverwhelmedbyan unexpected family reunion at her ap- pointment.
Deck the Halls
AMC 2:30 p.m.
A man (Matthew Brod- erick) sets out to regain his Christmas crown when his new neigh- bor’s (Danny DeVito)
celebrity in this comedy.As the tension escalates, the two men challenge each other to a speed skating race.
NCIS: New Orleans
(8) KNOE 7 p.m.
Pride (Scott Bakula) and the rest of the NCIS team attempt to set a dangerous trap in this rebroadcast. Meanwhile, Patton (Daryl Mitchell) get to use his former gambling skills and Sebastian (Rob Kerkovich) is sent undercover.
Christmas Getaway
HALL 7 p.m.
When a single travel writer (Bridget Regan) is double-booked, she finds herself in a cabin with a widower
(Travis Van Winkle) and his young daughter in
this premiere holi- day movie. Luckily,
what begins as an inconve- nience blos-
soms into more.
Monday (3) KTBS (8.2) KNOE2 (65) KATV 7 p.m.
The Great Christmas Light Fight
Settle in for an evening of outstanding holiday decorating as Carter Oosterhouse and Taniya Nayak meet families who go all out to deck their halls in the season fi- nale of “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” airing Monday, Dec. 18, on ABC. Oost- erhouse and Nayak will then decide which family deserves the $50,000 prize.
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