What to Watch November 13: ‘12 12 12,’ ‘Sheriff Country’ and ‘Boston Blue’ Lead Friday TV

Friday television is bringing international crime, dangerous rescues and another round of Reagan family drama. Apple TV premieres 12 12 12, a new thriller starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, while CBS has fresh episodes of Sheriff Country, Fire Country and Boston Blue. Between a high-stakes heist and Edgewater's latest emergency, apparently nobody is getting a peaceful start to the weekend.

For viewers looking for something a little less stressful, Hallmark has a new Christmas romance, while Apple TV is getting into the holiday spirit with Snoopy. Netflix also welcomes Jessica Chastain in Heartland, a mystery set against the Nashville music scene. Friday has plenty to offer, whether you're looking for action, suspense or an excuse to start decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving.

TV Cave Top Pick: 12 12 12

Streaming | Apple TV | Two-Episode Series Premiere

Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan headline 12 12 12, a crime thriller built around an elaborate bank robbery in Zurich. Mackie plays a disgraced FBI agent who becomes entangled in a dangerous pursuit of a career criminal played by Dornan, with the story unfolding across three different timelines.

The title refers to the heist's unusual timeline: 12 months to prepare, 12 hours to execute and 12 days before the trail effectively goes cold. It's the kind of setup that leaves plenty of room for double-crosses, hidden agendas and people discovering that their supposedly brilliant plans weren't quite as foolproof as they imagined.

With two episodes arriving today, 12 12 12 gets the opportunity to establish its central mystery without making viewers wait a full week for the next piece of the puzzle. Mackie and Dornan are an intriguing pairing, and a crime thriller built around an international heist sounds like a pretty good way to kick off the weekend.

Friday, November 13 TV Schedule

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Streaming	Tonight
Streaming	12 12 12	Apple TV	Top Pick — Two-Episode Series Premiere
Streaming	Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy	Apple TV	Holiday Special
Streaming	Being Heumann	Apple TV	Original Film Premiere
Streaming	The End of Oak Street	HBO Max	Original Film Premiere
Streaming	Heartland	Netflix	Original Film Premiere
Streaming	S.W.A.T.: Exiles	Starz	New Episode
Streaming	Days of Our Lives	Peacock	New Episode
8:00 PM	Sheriff Country	CBS	New — “Close to the Chest”
8:00 PM	Happy's Place	NBC	New Episode
8:00 PM	Celebrity Wheel of Fortune	ABC	New Episode
8:00 PM	My Christmas Cowboy	Hallmark Channel	Original Movie Premiere
8:30 PM	Newlyweds	NBC	New Episode
9:00 PM	Fire Country	CBS	New — “Church and State”
9:00 PM	Dateline NBC	NBC	New Episode
9:00 PM	On Patrol: Live	REELZ	Live Episode
9:00 PM	Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives	Food Network	New Episode
10:00 PM	Boston Blue	CBS	New — “Bloodlines”
10:00 PM	The Rainmaker	USA Network	New — “The Coral Sea”
10:00 PM	Real Time With Bill Maher	HBO	New Episode

All times Eastern. Streaming titles are available on demand unless otherwise noted. Local broadcast schedules may vary.

‘Sheriff Country,’ ‘Fire Country’ and ‘Boston Blue’ Take Over CBS

CBS is keeping its Friday drama lineup intact, beginning with Sheriff Country at 8 PM. In “Close to the Chest,” Mickey and her team investigate a dangerous situation involving someone close to Hank. As the investigation continues, secrets begin coming to light, and protecting the people involved becomes increasingly complicated.

At 9 PM, Fire Country returns with “Church and State,” as an electrical surge triggers a devastating fire at Eve's apartment complex. Station 42 races to rescue trapped residents, but the emergency also raises concerns about Edgewater's aging electrical infrastructure. Apparently, the town's power grid has decided the firefighters weren't busy enough already.

Boston Blue closes the CBS evening at 10 PM with “Bloodlines.” Danny and the team investigate after a baby is discovered abandoned inside a food delivery robot, an unusual case that brings out Danny's tendency to bend the rules when emotions take over. Meanwhile, Sean and Jonah search for a fellow officer who has disappeared without authorization. Between the missing officer and Danny's latest investigation, the Boston police department has a busy night ahead.

‘My Christmas Cowboy’ Brings Romance to Hallmark

8 PM ET | Hallmark Channel

Hallmark continues its Countdown to Christmas celebration with My Christmas Cowboy, starring Amy Acker, Luke Macfarlane and Sara Canning. Acker plays Meg, a small-town Texas news producer whose former college crush, Billy Kane, returns home after a very public career embarrassment. Billy has become a successful television personality, but Meg hasn't forgotten how their college history helped launch his career while hers took a different direction.

When Billy becomes involved in her family's annual holiday event, Meg finds herself spending considerably more time with him than she planned. There are horses, old grudges and the possibility of romance, because apparently nothing says Christmas quite like being forced to work alongside the person who annoyed you years ago.

‘The Rainmaker’ and ‘S.W.A.T.: Exiles’ Keep the Action Going

USA Network continues Season 2 of The Rainmaker at 10 PM with “The Coral Sea.” Victor finds himself in trouble at Medford, putting more pressure on Rudy to secure class certification. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor enters Bruiser's home, adding another complication to an already difficult situation.

Starz also has a new episode of S.W.A.T.: Exiles, with Sammy leading the team through a dangerous hostage situation at a school. When a former student returns to campus armed and targeting people from his past, the team faces a volatile situation where every decision matters. Between the legal drama and tactical emergencies, Friday isn't giving these characters much room to relax.

‘Heartland,’ ‘Being Heumann’ and More Streaming Highlights

Netflix premieres Heartland, starring Jessica Chastain as a former country music superstar who returns to Nashville to investigate her niece's disappearance. Her search takes her into the darker corners of the music industry, where old secrets and complicated relationships make finding the truth increasingly difficult. It's a mystery wrapped in country music, which sounds like the perfect opportunity for somebody to write a very dramatic breakup song.

Apple TV also premieres Being Heumann, starring Ruth Madeley as disability rights activist Judy Heumann. The film follows her role in the historic 1977 disability rights protests, with Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O'Brien among the supporting cast. Meanwhile, HBO Max debuts The End of Oak Street, a science-fiction thriller about a suburban family whose neighborhood is suddenly transported into an unfamiliar and dangerous world.

Friday Comedy and Holiday Fun

NBC begins the evening with Happy's Place, where Bobbie receives an unexpected romantic invitation from a customer. Meanwhile, Steve tries to hide a baby duck that has become attached to him, which sounds like exactly the kind of situation that could spiral into complete nonsense at the tavern.

Newlyweds follows at 8:30 PM, while ABC has Celebrity Wheel of Fortune featuring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Billy Porter and Lili Taylor competing for charity. Apple TV also offers Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy, giving families a holiday special as Snoopy attempts to get himself off Santa's naughty list.

Friday's Top Pick belongs to 12 12 12, but CBS's drama lineup and Hallmark's newest holiday romance make this a strong night for television. Whether you're following an international heist, watching Bode race into another dangerous rescue or wondering whether Meg will forgive her old college crush, there's plenty to keep you entertained.

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