Movie: Free Birds, on NBC
As American Thanksgiving approaches, two turkeys travel back in time in the hopes of changing the course of history and getting turkey off the holiday menu. This animated film features an all-star cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler.
Blue Bloods, on CBS, CTV
The Reagan family keeps the citizens of New York City safe from criminals, enforcing the law in the streets and in the courtrooms in this new episode. The popular crime drama’s cast includes TV veteran Tom Selleck, multi-talented performer Donnie Wahlberg and up-and-comer Will Estes.
Grey's Anatomy, on ABC, CTV
The doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital struggle to balance their personal and professional lives in this critically acclaimed drama. Now in its 12th season, the show stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev and Kelly McCreary as Maggie Pierce.
The Mysteries of Laura, on NBC, CTV Two
Emmy winner Debra Messing stars as Det. Laura Diamond, a single mom and the smartest homicide detective in the entire New York Police Department. This season, her ex-husband, Det. Jake Broderick (Josh Lucas), works as her partner.
The Grinder, on Fox, City TV
All Dean (Rob Lowe) wants is to be a "regular guy," but he keeps using his celebrity to get ahead. Stewart (Fred Savage) convinces Dean to stop, but when the brothers find themselves in a serious predicament, it may be Dean's fame that bails them out.
Scorpion, on CBS, City TV
High-tech threats are no match for genius Walter O’Brien (Elyes Gabel) and his elite team of brilliant misfits in this new episode. Robert Patrick stars as Cabe Gallo, the federal agent who oversees the group’s activities as the nerds deal with the nation’s crises.
Into the Badlands, on AMC
Daniel Wu stars as Sunny, a highly respected warrior in a ruthless and dangerous world in the new martial arts drama. As rival Barons challenge each other for control, Sunny meets a teenager who is harbouring a dark secret.
Dateline NBC, on NBC
Correspondents continue the tradition of bringing viewers fascinating mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations in this new episode. The long-running flagship news magazine has been on the air since 1992.
New Releases for the week of November 15 - 21
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The hit 1960s TV show finally hits the big screen in this Cold War-era spy flick. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Cavill) is forced by his superiors to team up with the enemy, KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Hammer), to accomplish a mutually beneficial goal: stopping an international criminal syndicate from building a deadly nuclear device and shattering the delicate political balance between the East and West. Along with the beautiful daughter (Vikander) of a missing nuclear scientist, the pair of spies must set aside their animosity and track down the Nazi sympathizers in order to stop a global catastrophe.
Director: Guy Ritchie. Stars: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca Calvani. 2015. 116 min. Adventure.
We Are Your Friends
Cole Carter (Efron) is an electronic music DJ with big sounds and even bigger dreams. He spends his days hanging out with his friends and his nights trying to make it big. When an older DJ, James (Bentley), agrees to become Cole's mentor, it finally looks like things are starting to turn around for him. When he starts connecting with James' girlfriend (Ratajkowski), though, his relationships with both his friends and with James's begin to deteriorate. Soon, his lifelong friendships and the career he was destined for are on the line.
Director: Max Joseph. Stars: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston, Shiloh Fernandez. 2015. 96 min. Drama.
Jimmy's Hall
The aftermath of the Irish Civil War serves as the backdrop for this drama loosely based on historical events. After living for 10 years in the United States, Jimmy Gralton (Ward) returns to his native Ireland and reopens the dance hall that he built as a place for young people to learn, to socialize and, above all, to dance. The hall becomes immensely popular with the local youth who use it as an escape for the many problems plaguing the country, but the free-thinking ways and American jazz music that Jimmy has imported draws the attention of the omnipresent Catholic church.
Director: Ken Loach. Stars: Barry Ward, Francis Magee, Aileen Henry, Simone Kirby. 2014. 109 min. Drama.
Truth Be Told, on NBC, Global
Russell (Tone Bell) is looking for a new car, so Mitch (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) insists on handling the negotiations in this new episode. The gay salesman believes the friends are a couple, so Mitch decides to use this to their advantage.
