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The Greatest Showman, on FX

Hugh Jackman stars as legendary circus showman P.T. Barnum in this biographical tale directed by Michael Gracey, chronicling Barnum's determination to create the "Greatest Show on Earth" despite countless doubters. Zendaya and Zac Efron also star.

Hugh Jackman in "The Greatest Showman"
Hugh Jackman in "The Greatest Showman"

Q: Do movies and TV shows have to get permission or pay a fee to use or mention Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on screen? Or is it free advertising?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

We're wading into the always-murky waters of intellectual property law here, so, of course, there's no clear answer. The short answer is no, they don't have to get permission. The long answer is … but they usually do anyway.

For the filmmakers, it's about lawsuits and avoiding risk. For the companies, it's about protecting the brand.

Black-ish, on ABC

When Junior (Marcus Scribner) tells Dre (Anthony Anderson) he's become a "Valley Dad," Dre realizes he may be losing touch with his roots in this new episode. In an attempt to reconnect, Dre decides it's time for a family trip to his hometown of Compton.

Anthony Anderson stars in "Black-ish"
Anthony Anderson stars in "Black-ish"

Let's Make a Deal, on CBS

Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Wayne Brady hosts this hit game show, in which contestants take risks on earning increasingly larger sums of money. This new primetime special is set to feature surprise celebrity guests and remote play.

Wayne Brady hosts "Let's Make a Deal"
Wayne Brady hosts "Let's Make a Deal"

Let's Make a Deal, on CBS

Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Wayne Brady hosts this hit game show, in which contestants take risks on earning increasingly larger sums of money. This new primetime special is set to feature surprise celebrity guests and remote play.

Wayne Brady hosts "Let's Make a Deal"
Wayne Brady hosts "Let's Make a Deal"

Q: How did Jimmy Durante end up doing the "Frosty the Snowman" special? He wasn't really known for that sort of thing.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

There are a couple of reasons that seem to be at play here.

The biggest is that his association with the song predates the special. But so does his soft spot for kids.

All Rise, on CBS

Season 2 continues in this new episode. Simone Missick stars as Los Angeles' Judge Lola Carmichael, a former deputy district attorney who challenges expectations and pushes boundaries in search of true justice in her new role. Jessica Camacho also stars.

Simone Missick in "All Rise"
Simone Missick in "All Rise"

The Walking Dead: World Beyond, on AMC

Catch the final episodes of this series back-to-back. The divided group is left struggling to reunite, while others set their sights toward fighting for the greater good. Alexa Mansour, Annet Mahendru, Nico Tortorella and Hal Cumpston star.

Nico Tortorella and Hal Cumpston in "The Walking Dead: World Beyond"
Nico Tortorella and Hal Cumpston in "The Walking Dead: World Beyond"

Wrestling with love: 'GLOW' actress joins HBO's 'Scenes From a Marriage'

Author: 
Michelle Rose / TV Media
Sunita Mani cast in "Scenes From a Marriage"

Sunita Mani cast in "Scenes From a Marriage"

Wrestling with love: You may know actress-dancer-writer Sunita Mani from her role as Arthie "Beirut the Mad Bomber" Premkumar in the now-canceled Netflix dramedy "GLOW," or as Trenton in "Mr. Robot." You might have even recognized Mani from her drywall-busting performance in the music video for DJ Snake and Lil Jon's "Turn Down for What."

Easy as Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: 'SEAL Team' returns for a fourth season

Author: 
Rachel Jones / TV Media
David Boreanaz in "SEAL Team"

David Boreanaz in "SEAL Team"

Fans of "SEAL Team" have been on edge while waiting to hear whether the popular series would return for a fourth season. They can breathe easy now, as the latest season premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, on CBS. Fans will also be thrilled to learn that the premiere is actually a two-part special.

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