By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, December 21, 2015
Given that it's Christmas week, there isn't much going on besides the usual Christmas fare ("It's a Wonderful Life," "A Christmas Story," "A Charlie Brown Christmas").
Plus, CBS is providing nostalgia filled Christmas specials of "I Love Lucy' and "The Andy Griffith Show" Wednesday and Friday, respectively.
Starz retires two shows: "Da Vinci's Demons" after three seasons Saturday and "Flesh and Bone" on Sunday after just one season. And TNT is burying "Agent X" Sunday after a single a season and finishing up "The Librarians," which will be returning for a third season in 2016.
This covers Monday, December 21 through Sunday, December 27.
MONDAY
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" 8 p.m. ABC (third season finale) — The Nelson family showcase their "star flakes" and handmade-plasma icicles in Elk Grove, Cal.
"Bolshoi Babylon " 9 p.m. HBO — A look at Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet, and the events surrounding an acid attack against its director that took place in 2013.
"Major Crimes " 9 p.m. TNT — A deranged killer makes his own film and his victims are the stars. Also, a new romance blooms.
"Secret Earth: Yellowstone Volcano" 9 p.m. History — A high-school science teacher studies a super-volcano in Yellowstone National Park, where he hopes to discover when it erupted last and determine when it may again blow.
"The Great Holiday Baking Show" 10 p.m. ABC (first season finale) — The three remaining bakers compete in the final three challenges in hopes of being named the winner.
"Legends " 10 p.m. TNT — Kate goes missing in present-day Prague.
TUESDAY
"Rickey Smiley for Real" 8 p.m. TV One— Rickey visits his old 'hood with his kids and stops at the scene of his own shooting from 20 years earlier.
"The Year 2015 " 9 p.m. ABC — The most iconic and memorable moments of 2015 are recalled.
" Kate Plus 8 " 9 p.m. TLC — Kate takes Mady antiquing to find some deals on vintage items.
"7 Little Johnsons " 10 p.m. TLC — Trent plans a camping trip for the whole family at the end of summer before school starts, but Amber doesn't think it's such a good idea to be outdoors in the August heat in Georgia.
"Chrisley Knows Best " 10 p.m. USA —The family prepares for Julie's Christmas dinner; and reminisces about their favorite moments from the season.
WEDNESDAY
"I Love Lucy Christmas Special" 8 p.m. CBS — Colorized versions of 1956's "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" and 1952's "Lucy Does a TV Commercial."
"WWE Tribute to the Troops " 8 p.m. USA — Howie Mandel and Train headline.
"Drugs Inc. " 9 p.m. NGC — The rising popularity of a methamphetamine pill is investigated by police in Thailand.
"Chrisley Knows Best " 10 p.m. USA — Todd finds a way to keep tabs on Savannah after dropping her off at her college in Nashville.
"Men Women Wild" 10 p.m. Discovery — In the last days of their challenge, survivalist couples struggle to reach civilization.
"Then and Now With Andy Cohen" 10 p.m. Bravo (first season finale) — The year 2000 is remembered. Included: Y2K; the ".com bubble burst"; and TV's "Big Brother," "Survivor" and "Sex and the City."
CHRISTMAS EVE
"Santas in the Barn" 8 p.m. TruTV (first season finale) — A best Santa is declared.
"A Christmas Story " 8 p.m. TBS (24 hours) — Watch Ralphie gets his tongue stuck on a pole 12 times in a row.
"It's a Wonderful Life " 8 p.m. NBC — Zuzu's petals... Zuzu... There they are!
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" 8 p.m. ABC — Linus: "I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
"Thursday Night Football" 8:25 p.m. NFL Network — San Diego at Oakland.
"Billy on the Street " 10:30 p.m. TruTV — Talk show host Andy Cohen joins Billy to play games with unsuspecting New Yorkers.
FRIDAY/CHRISTMAS DAY
"The Andy Griffith Christmas Special" 8 p.m. CBS — Two newly colorized back-to-back episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" are presented. First up is "The Christmas Story," followed by "The Pickle Story."
"Truth Be Told" 8:30 p.m. NBC (first season finale) — Mitch is chosen over Russell to officiate a wedding, triggering a battle between the two over who is the best person for the job.
"Dr. Who" 9 p.m. BBC — The Doctor is in a chase across the galaxy when a spaceship crashes into a remote human colony on Christmas Day.
" Tanked" 9 p.m. Animal — Wayde and Brett compete for bragging rights to see who can build the baddest tank.
" Mysteries at the Museum" 8 p.m. Travel — The host travels to Budapest to examine a porcelain wash basin used to fight a deadly disease.
WEEKEND
"Da Vinci's Demons " 8 p.m. Saturday Starz (series finale) — The Ottoman troops' ambush of the Crusaders forces Leo to put his faith in his friends and in himself if they're to defeat the Turks.
" Stalked By My Doctor" 9 p.m. Saturday Lifetime — A heart surgeon flirts with a teenage girl whose life he saved, but her family won't believe her.
"Undercover Boss " 8 p.m. Sunday CBS — Shawnon Bellah, Crest Foods COO, works undercover at the company's Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip.
"Flesh and Bone " 8 p.m. Sunday Starz (series finale) — Kiira makes a decision that throws opening night into disarray.
"The Librarians " 8 p.m. Sunday TNT (second season finale) — Prospero gains renewed magic that creates havoc with the world's technology.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta " 8:30 p.m. Sunday Bravo — A long-distance romance continues for Porsha.
"Agent X" 10 p.m. Sunday TNT (series finale) — TNT cancelled the show after one season last week. John tries to rescue Natalie
"The Royals" 10 p.m. Sunday E! — Queen Helena and Princess Eleanor share some unexpected bonding time as Prince Liam investigates Domino.a
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