What To Watch: Parades, Dogs, Friends And Football, Simpsons And Star Trek Marathons, New Mom And More
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On TV this Thanksgiving: Mom deals with her troubled teen, Martin Sheen fronts an Anne of Green Gables remake and The Great Indoors can't handle the truth. Here are 16 programs to keep on your radar:
Showtimes for November 24, 2016
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NBC
Today‘s Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker anchor the annual fete, with appearances by Tony Bennett, Sarah McLachlan and the Cats cast, among others.Plus, a Hairspray Live! preview.
Star Trek Marathon
BBC America
Through Friday at 6 am| Settle in with 18 select episodes from Seasons 1 and 2. (Get full line-up.)
The Thanksgiving Day Parade
CBS
ET‘s Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight anchor the competing broadcast, with performances by Sting and Miranda Lambert.
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Friends Marathon
TBS
Through 4 pm | Spend the afternoon with Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross, with every Thanksgiving episode ever (view our rankings!).
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The National Dog Show
NBC
John O’Hurley and David Frei host a bevy of canines vying for Best in Show at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
The Simpsons 600 Marathon
FXX
Through Thursday, Dec. 7 at midnight| This 13-day binge features the first 600 episodes of the animated comedy. (Recently renewed through Season 30.)
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NFL Football
CBS, Fox, NBC
The Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions (12:30 pm, CBS); the Washington Redskins face the Dallas Cowboys (4:30 pm, Fox); and the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Indianapolis Colts (8:30 pm, NBC).
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Party Down Marathon
Starz
Through midnight| Relive Season 1 of this short-lived gem starring Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr and Ryan Hansen. (A Season 2 marathon airs Friday at 7 pm.)
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Anne of Green Gables
PBS
West Wing POTUS Martin Sheen assumes the role of Matthew Cuthbert in this reimagining of the L.M. Montgomery classic; Canadian youngin' Ella Ballentine (The Captive) stars as Anne.
Whose Line Is It Anyway Marathon
The CW
Repeats to Revisit: This two-hour "binge" includes episodes featuring Arrow's Emily Bett Rickards and Katie Cassidy, and Jane the Virgin's Brett Dier.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
ABC
DWTS' Julianne and Derek Hough preside over this special, with performances by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, JoJo, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Flo Rida, Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks.
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The Great Indoors
CBS
Human Resources forbids Jack from giving the staff any more feedback after Clark is crushed by a harsh performance review.
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Mom
CBS
Christy and Bonnie realize a case of mono is the least of Violet's problems; a freshly groomed Luke returns.
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Life in Pieces
CBS
Joan receives praise from her creative writing teacher (The Princess Bride's Cary Elwes); Heather and Jen realize Dougie might be gay.
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Pure Genius
CBS
James persuades a hockey player to undergo a potentially paralyzing surgery. (Uh-oh, vitals dropping!)
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Search Party
TBS
Two episodes: Dory makes a huge breakthrough in the case; Drew turns to Elliott after his lies catch up to him. (A marathon of Episodes 1-6 airs from 8-11 pm.)
