What To Watch: Thanksgiving Parade, Football, National Dog Show And More
On TV this Thanksgiving: The Today show crew hosts the Macy's Parade, John O'Hurley returns to lord over the National Dog Show, and the Dolphins face the Packers. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for November 28, 2024
Late Night With Seth Meyers
As is tradition, Meyers is joined by his parents, Hilary and Larry, and his brother, Josh, to kick off the holiday season.
The Day of the Jackal
With the Jackal and Bianca descending on Tallinn, the Jackal must use all his wiles as he prepares to take his shot. (Did you see the good news?)
Is It Cake? Holiday
Nine cake artists from past seasons return to craft tasty replicas of ice skates, nutcrackers and more; Mikey Day hosts.
The Madness
Limited series premiere: A media pundit (played by Euphoria's Colman Domingo) fights for his innocence after stumbling upon a murder in the Poconos woods.
Second Chance Stage
Series premiere: Performers compete for $100,000 in front of judges singer Martina McBride, Taye Diggs (All American) and Heidi Gardner (Saturday Night Live); sports broadcaster Emmanuel Acho hosts.
Star Trek: Lower Decks
In the fourth-to-last episode, it's time for a pre-warp society undercover Girls Trip!
Sweethearts
Movie premiere: After dumping their high school sweethearts, a pair of college freshmen (played by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Kiernan Shipka and The Power's Nico Hiraga) put their friendship to the test.
Thanksgiving in America
The four-hour special takes a look at parades being held across the country, and features performances by Andy Grammer and The Temptations; John Berman and Erica Hill host.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker host the main event, with performances by Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter. (How to Stream!)
National Dog Show
John O’Hurley and David Frei return to host a bevy of canines vying for Best in Show at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
NFL Football
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions (CBS, 12:30 pm); New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (Fox, 4:30 pm); Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers (NBC, 8:20 pm).
Thursday Night College Football
Season 27 finale: The Memphis Tigers head to New Orleans' Yulman Stadium to face off against the Tulane Green Wave.
The Masked Singer
The competition celebrates Charlie Brown with "Peanuts Night" as the Group C finals begin, culminating in a double elimination. (The Floor follows at 9/8c.)
The Sex Lives of College Girls
Kimberly attempts to get a dorm upgrade; Whitney has a specific gripe with an attractive classmate; Bela struggles as a FAF; Leighton thinks on her future. (Premiere earned reader grade of "B+.")
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Cody Rhodes; Billy Strings performs.