What To Watch: Star Trek: Discovery And Young Justice Midseason Finales, The Queen Of Universe Crowned And More

On TV this Thursday: Star Trek: Discovery and Young Justice head for hiatus, Station Eleven's Kirsten embarks on a traumatic journey and Queen of the Universe crowns its first-ever winner. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for December 30, 2021

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And Just Like That...

HBO Max

Carrie recuperates from hip surgery; Charlotte learns surprising news about Lily; Miranda faces some truths about her life. (Read Episode 4 post mortem.)

The Game

Paramount+

Brittany has a surprise for Jason; Jamison and Brittany wind up on a double date with Garret and Raquel; Malik reconnects with a former teammate.

The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo

HBO Max

Season 2 finale: Guests include Isaiah Russell-Bailey and James Monroe Iglehart.

Queen of the Universe

Paramount+

Season 1 finale: After Ada Vox, Aria B Cassadine and Grag Queen perform one last time, a winner is named. (A new episode of The Challenge: All Stars is also streaming Thursday.)

Star Trek: Discovery

Paramount+

Midseason finale: Tensions soar as representatives from across the galaxy meet to confront the threat of the Dark Matter Anomaly; Zora's sentience raises questions. (Season 4 resumes Feb. 10.)

Station Eleven

HBO Max

Two episodes: Kirsten pursues The Prophet, then embarks on a journey to her deepest trauma.

Young Justice

HBO Max

Midseason finale: Zatanna and the Sentinels of Magic form surprising alliances. (.ABT etad nruter.)

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College Football

ESPN

Four games: North Carolina vs. South Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl (at 11:30 am); Tennessee vs. Purdue in the Music City Bowl (3 pm); Michigan State vs. Pittsburgh in the Peach Bowl (7 pm); Wisconsin vs. Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl (10:30 pm).

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All Madden

Fox

This documentary chronicles the life and football career of the late John Madden, who died Tuesday at the age of 85.

Frozen

ABC

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven embark on a remarkable journey in the modern Disney classic.


📺 ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY 📺
On Dec. 30, 1953 -- ahead of RCA's in-color broadcast of the New Year’s Day Rose Parade -- the first color TV sets went on sale to the public, for north of $1,100 (or $11,500 in today's dollars).

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