What To Watch: FX's Christmas Carol, The Jingle Ball, Miss America And More
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On TV this Thursday: FX presents a new take on A Christmas Carol, Lizzo and Jonas Brothers rock the Jingle Ball and a new Miss America is crowned. Here are nine programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for December 19, 2019
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A Christmas Carol
FX
TV-movie premiere: From writer Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) comes this reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic, featuring Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge and Andy Serkis as the Ghost of Christmas Past.
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Disney Prep & Landing
ABC
In this 2009 'toon, an elite group of elves ensures that homes around the world are properly prepared for a visit from The Big Guy. (Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice follows at 8:30.)
Miss America
NBC
Two hours: Fifty-one women compete for life-changing scholarships; Lauren Ash (Superstore), Karamo (Queer Eye) and Kelly Rowland serve as judges; Kit Hoover and Mario Lopez (Access Hollywood) host.
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
The CW
90 minutes: Jonas Brothers, Camila Cabello, Lizzo and many others perform. (Get CW return dates.)
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Last Man Standing
Fox
Encore presentation: In the Season 7 finale, Mandy and Kyle are hesitant to move out and into their new apartment. (Get a sneak peek at Season 8.)
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The Great American Baking Show
ABC
It's Spice and Dessert Week, as the eight remaining bakers create sweet and savory treats using everything from cinnamon to saffron.
Temptation Island
USA Network
Season 5 finale (60 minutes, followed by a reunion special): Four couples try out the single life to determine whether they want to stay together.
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Project Runway
Bravo
The designers are awakened by a surprise visitor who arrives via chimney, then sleigh slay the runway with designs inspired by holiday memories.
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Gwen Stefani's You Make It Feel Like Christmas
NBC
Encore presentation: Stefani's 2017 special features appearances by Blake Shelton, Seth MacFarlane, NE-YO, Chelsea Handler and Ken Jeong.
