The Masked Singer, on Fox
Nick Cannon is back to host more of this game show's sixth season. Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Nicole Scherzinger once again guess the identities of elaborately costumed celebrities who perform and give clues about themselves.
The Bachelorette, on ABC
Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe host as Season 18's bachelorette Michelle Young whittles her way through the men hoping to be Mr. Right. This long-running series spinoff, like the original, features a new star and new contestants every season.
Finale 'of the Dead': Romero-inspired series heads for sinister conclusion
Keenan Tracey and Natalie Malaika star in "Day of the Dead"
Q: Something has always bugged me about "Gremlins": If water makes them multiply, why doesn't it happen when they're out in the snow? Didn't the director think of that?
It seems that Joe Dante (known for previously helming 1981's "The Howling") and writer Chris Columbus (who would go on to direct the first three Harry Potter movies) didn't notice this. In their defense, though, a mogwai is just about the most complicated and high-maintenance Christmas present in history, so there's a lot to keep track of.
NCIS, on CBS
Now in its 19th season, this procedural drama follows a group of highly trained special agents as they track down criminals involved in crimes involving military personnel. Wilmer Valderrama, Sean Murray, Diona Reasonover and Katrina Law star.
Late Laughs for the week of December 12 - 18
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The creator of "Squid Game" announces that Season 2 is now in the works. Season 1 left so many questions, like, "I loved this show, what the h--- is wrong with me?" ... Yup, squid game is the most dangerous game you can play. Well, other than football with Aaron Rodgers.
Video Releases December 12 - 18
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
After Eddie Brock's (Hardy) return to journalism following the events of the first film, "Venom" (2018), he remains bonded with Venom (also Hardy) and the pair prowl San Francisco in search of criminals to kill. Brock is soon contacted by Det. Patrick Mulligan (Graham) to speak to serial killer Cletus Kasady (Harrelson) and find the location of his victim's bodies before being executed for his crimes. After locating the bodies, Brock is invited to attend Kasady's execution. But when Venom is provoked into attacking Kasady and Kasady bites Brock's hand, the criminal ingests part of the symbiote, which blocks the execution. The new, red symbiote presents itself as Carnage, and the pair begin wreaking havoc on San Francisco.
Director: Andy Serkis. Stars: Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu. 2021. 97 mins. Action.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
On the eve of her departure to film school, aspiring filmmaker Katie Mitchell (Jacobson) gets in an argument with her technology-averse father, Rick (McBride), which leads to the accidental breaking of Katie's laptop. Fearing the altercation will lead to a breakdown in their relationship, Rick enlists Katie's mom (Rudolph), her brother (Rianda) and the family dog (Doug the Pug) to drive Katie across the country to school. However, while at a roadside stop in Kansas, the Mitchell family is attacked by alien robots on a mission. With the fate of human life on earth in their hands, the reluctant Mitchell family sets out to save the world.
Directors: Michael Rianda, Jeff Rowe. Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Michael Rianda, Eric André, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Doug the Pug. 2021. 113 mins. Animated adventure.
The Card Counter
Touring, card-counting gambler William Tell (Isaac) uses gambling as a way to numb the memories of his time as a U.S. Army torturer in Abu Ghraib. But after a chance encounter with Cirk Baufort (Sheridan), the son of another soldier from Abu Ghraib, in Atlantic City, a series of events is set in motion that leads Tell to relive the horrors of his past and choose his fate once again.
Director: Paul Schrader. Stars: Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe, Alexander Babara, Bobby C. King. 2021. 111 mins. Drama.
Building with food: New competition favors everyday food items
Keke Palmer hosts "Foodtastic"
We've seen cake and cupcake competitions, dessert-making contests and shows that combine cake displays with pumpkin carving, but what about all the other foods? (Won't somebody please think of cheese and veggies!)
Succession, on HBO
The battle for power continues in another new episode of this hit series. Kendall (Jeremy Strong) double-crossed his father and founding Waystar Royco CEO Logan Roy (Brian Cox) at the beginning of the season. Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin also star.
Round Two: 'Squid Game' creator looks ahead
Park Hae-soo, Lee Jung-jae and Jung Hoyeon from "Squid Game"
Round Two: Sorry, Shonda Rhimes. The producer's period drama, "Bridgerton," used to be Netflix's top-viewed series until "Squid Game" came along.
