All times Eastern. FRIDAY, Nov. 19The GreatElle Fanning returns to the role of the ruler empresses Catherine in this historical hit with razor-sharp wit, finally taking the Russian throne for her own in season two—but if she thought coup-ing her husband was tasking, waiting until she tries to liberate a country that doesn’t quite want to be free. With Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox and Adam Godley (Hulu). Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet JacksonRemember 2004’s Superbowl “nipplegate,” when the halftime performance by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake ended with a 9/16th-of-a second flash of her areola? This doc takes a look at that oh-so-controversial pop-cultural moment, which crashed Jackson’s career at the same moment her duet partner was ascending into superstardom (10 p.m., FX and Hulu). SATURDAY, Nov. 202021 Soul Train AwardsThe world-famous Apollo theater hosts this star-packed 50-year anniversary event honoring the year’s top performers and performances in soul, R&B and hip hop (8 p.m., BET). The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyTina Turner, Carol King, the Go-Go’s, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren are among the inductees for this year’s groove-tastic celebration, and Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie are scheduled to make presentations (8 p.m., HBO Max). SUNDAY, Nov. 21Sister WivesHow’s polygamy working out for the Brown family—husband Kodi, his four wives and their 18 children—as they continue to live outside the norm of mainstream America? Follow the multi-tiered drama as the Browns deal with COVID tensions, holiday disagreements and questions about the future of the family’s fractured future (10 p.m., TLC). The American Music AwardsPop powerhouse Olivia Rodrigo, Canadian superstar The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Dojo Cat and Giveon lead the pack of nominees for this annual fan-voted music event, live from Los Angeles (8 p.m., ABC). MONDAY, Nov. 22Duty Free Documentary about economic insecurity is framed by the story of Rebecca, a 75-year-old woman who loses the only job she’s ever known, and is taken by her son on the trip of lifetime, one bucket-list adventure at a time (10 p.m., PBS). Chasing GhislaineThree-part docuseries—based on the true-crime podcast by Vicky Ward—looks at the fallen socialite, alleged sex abuser and accused sex trafficker of minors Ghislaine Maxwell, the woman who became a central figure in the explosive saga of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (8 p.m., Discovery+). TUESDAY, Nov. 23Mary McCartney Serves It UpThe British cookbook author cooks up more episodes—of picture-perfect meals—for her celebrity friends, including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and others (Discovery+). The Jonas Brothers Family RoastThe famous singing-sibling trio of Kevin, Joe and Nick get roasted and toasted by their family and friends, including host Kenan Thompson, Pete Davidson, John Legend and Lilly Singh (Netflix). WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24HawkeyeJeremy Renner stars in the latest Marvel offshoot, this new series about his Avengers bow-and-arrow character Clint Barton, with costar Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, a young archer with dreams of becoming a superhero (Disney+). True StoryComedian Kevin Hart makes his dramatic series debut in this thriller as one of the world’s most famous comedians (well, not such a big stretch for him) who makes a tour stop in his hometown and spends an evening with his wayward older brother (Wesley Snipes), where a situation suddenly escalates into a matter of life and death (Netflix). THURSDAY, Nov. 25The Macy’s Thanksgiving ParadeThe 95th anniversary of the trademark turkey-day event will feature 15 massive balloon characters, 28 floats, 36 novelty and “heritage” inflatables, some 800 clowns, ten marching bands and performances from Broadway’s Moulin Rouge, Wicked and Six, plus a preview of the network’s upcoming Annie Live! (9 a.m., NBC). The Homecoming: A Christmas StoryIn this heartwarming 1971 movie that spawned The Waltons TV series, it’s Christmas Eve 1933 and the family is preparing for the holiday. But patriarch John Walton (Andrew Duggan) hasn’t yet returned from a work trip on the other side of the state, and everyone is becoming increasingly worried (3 p.m., ISP). AT THE MOVIESIn Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the new reboot of the classic comedy franchise, a single mom (Carrie Coon) and her kids (Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace) move to small town and discover their connection to the Ghostbusters and he secret legacy their grandfather left behind. With Paul Rudd, plus Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver, all of whom appeared in the 1984 original. Will Smith gives an Oscar-buzzy performance in King Richard as the father of young tennis phenoms Serena and Venus Williams. Next, Dan Akyroyd Picks the No. 1 Film of His Career
