The Simpsons, on Fox, Global
Homer really gets into the Christmas spirit, but it’s the wrong kind in this new holiday episode. Angry that Homer has been out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells him not to come home and he ends up wandering the lonely streets of Springfield.
48 Hours, on CBS
A team of seasoned correspondents delves into real-life stories and baffling mysteries in back-to-back episodes. Established in 1988, the long-running news magazine has earned more than 20 Emmy awards and two prestigious Peabody Awards.
Something Borrowed, Something New, on TLC
Kelly Nishimoto and Sam Saboura come to the rescue of brides trying to decide what to wear on their wedding days. The brides are faced with a choice between a cherished family gown and a brand new dress of their dreams.
Mom, on CBS
Christy's (Anna Faris) struggles as a single mom in a multi-generational household continue. This season has thrown its fair share of hardships at the young mother, whose financial woes have caused her to lose her home. Allison Janney stars as Christy's truculent, yet loving mother, Bonnie, who lives with the family.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center, on NBC
In what has become an annual television tradition, celebrities gather at the official lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree. Thousands of people flood the streets of New York City to watch star-studded performances and ring in the holiday season.
American Masters, on PBS
Narrator Stanley Tucci presents never-before-seen footage of the man who is, for many, the voice of the holidays. Interviews with family and friends reveal the truth about the influential entertainer, who recorded nearly 400 hit singles and won an Oscar.
CMA Country Christmas, on ABC
Enjoy the sounds of the season as some of the biggest stars in the music industry perform holiday songs. Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour special, which features such acts as Little Big Town, Idina Menzel, Dan Shay, Carrie Underwood and Michael W. Smith.
New Releases for the week of November 30 - December 6
The Hundred-Foot Journey
Hassan Haji (Dayal) and his family, uprooted from their native India, re-establish themselves in a charming village in the south of France. With Hassan’s extraordinary culinary abilities in mind, the family launches an Indian restaurant, which happens to be located directly across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant run by the haughty Madame Mallory (Mirren). While at first she loudly opposes the Maison Mumbai’s presence a mere 100 feet from her own establishment, even Madame Mallory must soon come to recognize Hassan’s incredible potential as a chef.
Director: Lasse Hallström. Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon, Farzana Dua Elahe, Amit Shah, Dillon Mitra, Aria Pandya. 2014. 122 min. Drama.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Ten years after the events of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," a nation of genetically evolved apes has begun to flourish under the leadership of the highly intelligent Caesar (Serkis). Meanwhile, a handful of humans have survived the deadly virus that ravaged the population and have been eking out an existence in a hidden colony, scavenging through the decayed vestiges of human civilization. When the two groups finally cross paths, a delicate and short-lived peace is formed before a war is launched to determine which side will become the dominant species on Earth.
Director: Matt Reeves. Stars: Gary Oldman, Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Judy Greer, Karin Konoval, Nick Thurston. 2014. 130 min. Action.
The Skeleton Twins
After spending 10 years apart, depressed twins Maggie (Wiig) and Milo (Hader) both manage to cheat death on the same day, bringing about their overdue reunion. When aspiring actor Milo leaves Los Angeles and moves in with Maggie and her sweet-natured husband (Wilson), the siblings take a hard look into just what it was in their lives that went so wrong. As they confront their individual issues, they come to realize that the key to finding happiness may lie in accepting what happened in the past and repairing their fractured relationship.
Director: Craig Johnson. Stars: Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell, Boyd Holbrook, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Ian Hyland. 2014. 93 min. Drama.
The Mentalist , on CBS
Simon Baker returns as Patrick Jane, a former con artist who uses his keen observation skills to help the authorities solve crimes, in this season premiere. This marks the final season for the drama, which also stars Robin Tunney as Teresa Lisbon, an agent who works alongside Jane.
Mayday, on Discovery Channel
Back-to-back stories of air disasters begin with a look at a 1956 mid-air collision that sent two planes careening into the Grand Canyon. The investigation into the cause of the crash reveals a frightening issue that threatens the entire aviation industry.
