‘Survivor’ Finale, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Holiday Episode, ‘Full Frontal’s ‘Christmas on I.C.E.’

Matt Roush December 19, 2018, 7:00 am

A critical checklist of notable Wednesday TV:

Survivor (8/7c, CBS): In what has turned out to be an enjoyable “David-vs.-Goliath” season, the Davids once again appear to be the underdogs going into the final two hours of the game — with three consecutive “Davids” (Carl, Gabby and, sadly, Christian) eliminated, in part because they were threats to win votes if they made it to the end. (Especially Christian.) This leaves us with the affable Nick and effervescent Davie among the “David” tribe, going up against four “Goliath” members: Angelina — enough about the rice! — Alison, Kara and the most cunning of them all, Mike White. In the finale, a 63-piece puzzle and a fire-making challenge will help decide who gets to present their case to the jury and win the $1 million prize. Followed as always by a live cast reunion.

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Schitt’s Creek (10/9c, Pop): The outrageous cult comedy delivers its first-ever holiday episode, and there’s a reason for that — the Christmas season hasn’t been so rosy for the Roses since they lost their fortune and downgraded to the Creek. But Johnny (Eugene Levy) decides it’s time to celebrate with an old-fashioned family Christmas party — cue the flashback to happier times — and the challenge will be to get the rest of his impossible family on board. (A new season premieres Jan. 16.)

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Full Frontal with Samantha Bee: Christmas on I.C.E. (10:30/9:30c, TBS): Olympic skater Adam Rippon is expected to join the festivities at New York’s PlayStation Theater as part of a very special holiday episode of Bee’s outspoken political satire. Addressing the administration policy of separating migrant families, with proceeds from the special and merchandise sales benefiting KIND’s Family Separation Response Team, Christmas on I.C.E. also features the donation of a six-bedroom house to El Refugio, an organization that helps support detained immigrants and their families, based in Georgia.

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Inside Wednesday TV: Grief engulfs Iceland on History’s Vikings (9/8c) as Floki (Gustaf Skarsgård) makes a fateful decision… VH1’s Black Ink Crew (9/8c) brings together the New York and Chicago casts for a holiday party that’s part musical special, part tattoo battle (of course) and greatest-hits clip show. Followed by a new episode at 10/9c… The hilarious Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) guests on E!’s Busy Tonight (10/9c).

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CyanCoathanger
Dec 19, 2018
Anyone who watched the series Limitless last year might be interested in seeing the original movie (which I've never seen) tonight on SyFy.

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  RedCupcake
  Dec 19, 2018
  I think Limitless (the TV series) was more like 3 seasons ago. I liked it, especially the lead actor. Who, incidentally, is probably the best thing about the new Murphy Brown show; maybe his character, Avery, should get his own series.
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  CyanCoathanger
  Dec 19, 2018
  Yeah, I guess it was more like 2015-16. It seemed like just a year ago to me. How time flies!
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  GoldSubmarine
  Dec 19, 2018
  Thanks, I think I may watch that one again. I recall it being a pretty good movie.
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  RedQuill
  Dec 19, 2018
  I still maintain that Avery would be a much more interesting character on the Murphy Brown show...if he were a Conservative on HER show...rather than yet another Liberal on a different Conservative network...
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  RedCupcake
  Dec 19, 2018
  When the show was first announced, that's what I thought it was going to be: Avery more conservative, butting heads with his mother. And that could have been interesting, too. But as of two weeks ago, Avery is NO LONGER with the conservative "Wolf" network.
  
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  GoldSubmarine
  Dec 20, 2018
  I don't see a new Worth Watching page today. But I'll be watching
  
  Timeless! Another terrific low rated show ending. My other recent ratings disappointment is Salvation.
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  GoldSubmarine
  Dec 20, 2018
  Reminder: Timeless is on tonight. Just in case there isn't a new Worth Watching page today. You are a fan of this show too right?
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  RedCupcake
  Dec 20, 2018
  No, I never watched Timeless. (sounds too much like my time-travel books... I don't want to contaminate my imagination, ha!) I think DonMI was a fan, though....
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  GoldSubmarine
  Dec 20, 2018
  Fun show, worth catching up with it.
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  CyanCoathanger
  Dec 20, 2018
  It's been up and listed on the What's On/Worth Watching page since 7:00 am. I don't know why you have these problems. I see you found it now though.
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RedCupcake
Dec 19, 2018
Nothing new for me tonight. NOVA has something on about Stonehenge which might lure me to watch. Otherwise it'll be reruns of either Big Bang Theory or NCIS-LA.

It's okay, though... I should spend the evening wrapping gifts anyway.
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  CyanCoathanger
  Dec 19, 2018
  Nova is a repeat, but I didn't see it before. Nature sounds interesting too about mystery monkeys of the Himalayas.
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  RedQuill
  Dec 19, 2018
  Jena...why not check out the Schitt’s Creek "old-fashioned family Christmas party" on POP...
  
  I mean...we're only talkin' 35 minutes...
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  CyanCoathanger
  Dec 19, 2018
  She probably doesn't get that channel. I don't.
  
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  RedCupcake
  Dec 19, 2018
  DonMI is right, I no longer get POP Channel. (I think it used to be the TVGuide Channel.) But at one time I did used to get it, and the promos I saw for Schitt's Creek didn't grab my attention. IIRC, it seemed like a low-budget version of Arrested Development.