What’s On Tonight? Your Guide to Every Must-See Show & Premiere (Nov. 21)

Your snappy, scroll-stopping guide to everything worth watching today.

Welcome back, Cave Dwellers! It’s November 21, 2025, and today’s TV lineup is stuffed tighter than a Thanksgiving fridge. We’ve got fresh premieres, festive chaos, Hollywood heavy-hitters, comedy specials, reality shakeups, and enough streaming drops to keep you inside until spring.

Let’s dive into what to watch, where to watch it, and why your couch will be holding you hostage.

☀️ EARLY-MORNING STREAMING BOMBSHELLS (3:00 AM ET)

The Bad Guys 2 — Peacock (NEW)

Your favorite reformed animal criminals are back… and promptly un-reforming. A mysterious new team—the Bad Girls—hijacks their good-guy glow-up and pulls them into a heist that spirals around the globe. Animated mischief? Absolutely. Moral dilemmas? Probably. Fun? Guaranteed.

The Conjuring: Last Rites — HBO Max (NEW)

Lorraine and Ed Warren return for another round of “maybe that house is haunted after all.” Expect chills, demons, and at least one moment where you shout at the screen, “STOP GOING IN THE BASEMENT.”

The Creep Tapes — AMC+, Shudder

A guy takes a gig shooting a house-flipping TV pilot… only to realize the host is wildly weird and the vibes are rancid. Great choice if you want something spooky without committing to a full two-hour possession.

The Family Plan 2 — Apple TV (PREMIERE)

Mark Wahlberg’s perfect holiday vacation gets blown to pieces when a ghost from his past (hello, Kit Harington) shows up to drag him back into trouble. Family fun meets action chaos—just how Apple TV likes it.

Kathleen Madigan: The Family Thread — Prime Video

Madigan returns with comedy rooted in cats, Midwestern parents, math-based gambling trauma, and church rivalry. Basically: the holidays in stand-up form.

Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars — Apple TV (Season 1 Finale)

It’s crunch time in California. Chefs fight for their stars—literally and emotionally—as egos, bosses, and stress plates collide.

One Shot With Ed Sheeran — Netflix (Concert Film)

Ed Sheeran turns NYC into a live stage with a real-time music experience. It’s Sheeran unfiltered—no edits, no cutaways, just pure ginger-powered performance.

Pluribus — Apple TV

As Carol pushes the limits of this bizarrely honest world, another character across the map discovers he’s not as alone as he thought. Expect emotions and philosophy with a sci-fi twist.

Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain’t Right — Hulu

Family chaos, aging, and the tiny things that send you spiraling—Maniscalco is in classic form. May cause involuntary snort-laughs.

Train Dreams — Netflix (PREMIERE)

Joel Edgerton stars as a logger navigating a life of quiet beauty against America’s rapid transformation. Period drama lovers, this one’s gold. Bonus: Felicity Jones AND William H. Macy.

🎄 HOLIDAY FAMILY CHAOS BEGINS (5:30 PM ET)

A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice — Nickelodeon (PREMIERE)

The Loud family goes full North Pole—snowstorms, surprises, and probably zero quiet moments. A perfect kick-off to your seasonal binge.

🏀 PRIME-TIME HOOPS (7:00 PM ET)

NBA on Prime — Pacers vs. Cavaliers, then Nuggets vs. Rockets

Two games, one night. Pop the popcorn and mute the group chat.

🌆 PRIME-TIME DRAMA & HOLIDAY MAYHEM (8:00 PM ET)

The American Revolution — PBS (Finale)

Cornwallis struggles in the South while the Americans, with French backup, secure their independence at Yorktown. History nerds, tonight is your Super Bowl.

Happy’s Place — NBC

Gabby wants help choosing a sperm donor… and Bobbie panics when Emmett lands on the shortlist. Family sitcom awkwardness at its peak.

Mistletoe Murders — Hallmark Channel (Two Episodes, Season 2 Finale)

A murdered restaurateur, an unexpected fugitive, and Emily sleuthing her way through holiday chaos. Cozy crime-solving with candy-cane energy.

Power Book IV: Force — Starz

Tommy tries to patch up alliances while Diamond and Jenard hatch plans of their own. Meanwhile, Vic plots a move that’ll definitely ruin someone’s night.

Sheriff Country — CBS

A body in the Eel River sends Mickey’s team into an investigation that shakes the whole community. Small-town secrets are never small.

8:30 PM ET

Stumble — NBC

Courteney moves her kids into college, starts classes, and spirals when her menstrual cycle refuses to sync with her daughters’. Cue panic, humor, and questionable Googling.

🔥 DRAMA HOUR (9:00 PM ET)

Fire Country — CBS

A fire at a beloved smokehouse drags Jake into memories of his father—and forces the crew to battle more than just flames. Bring tissues.

🔵 LATE-NIGHT BLUE BLOOD ENERGY (10:00 PM ET)

Boston Blue — CBS

With help from NYPD’s Maria Baez, Danny and Lena chase down a serial home invader. Plus: Xochitl Gomez kicks off a new arc as Penny, Sean’s love interest.

Real Time With Bill Maher — HBO (Season 23 Finale)

Guests include Killer Mike and Donna Brazile. Expect debates, jokes, and mild chaos—the Maher trifecta.

📺 THAT’S YOUR DAY IN TV!

From holiday hijinks to dark crime, from NBA hype to prestige finales, today is overloaded with gems. Grab the snacks, silence the notifications, and let The TV Cave guide your watchlist.

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