SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio descriptions for tonight’s episodes of BOB’S BURGERS, THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY and REL are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

**HALF-HOUR SPECIAL**--“ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS”—(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

SID THE SLOTH IS ON SANTA’S NAUGHTY LIST

ON THE ANNUAL RETURN OF “ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, ON FOX

                                               

America’s favorite arctic herd is busy decorating for the holiday season. In his rush to help, Sid (John Leguizamo) destroys Manny’s (Ray Romano) favorite decorations. Manny gets so upset that he convinces Sid he is now on Santa’s naughty list. So Sid, Crash (Seann William Scott), Eddie (Josh Peck) and Peaches (Ciara Bravo) take off for the North Pole to plead their case to Santa (Billy Gardell). Meanwhile, Manny, Ellie (Queen Latifah) and Diego (Denis Leary), worry over Peaches’ safety and race to find her. Back at the North Pole, Sid and his crew accidentally destroy Santa’s Workshop on Christmas Eve, and it’s up to these newfound friends to orchestrate a Christmas miracle. The special, directed by Karen Disher, also features the voice talent of Chris Wedge, T.J. Miller and Judah Friedlander. Don’t miss the annual return of ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS, airing Sunday, Dec. 23 (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SP-1223) (TV-PG)

 

Voice Cast: John Leguizamo as Sid; Ray Romano as Manny; Seann William Scott as Crash; Josh Peck as Eddie; Ciara Bravo as Peaches; Billy Gardell as Santa; Queen Latifah as Ellie; Denis Leary as Diego

 

For artwork and more information on this special, please visithttp://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z373z19z5.

 

Contact: Joanna Wolff 212-556-2519 [email protected]

 

 

--“BOB’S BURGERS” -- (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

TINA TRIES TO PROVE THAT SHE’S NOT A QUITTER

ON “BOB’S BURGERS”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, ON FOX

 

Fred Savage (“The Grinder,” “The Wonder Years”) Guest-Voices

 

Tina decides to join the Junior Lifeguards, but when she struggles with the training, one of her fellow junior guards, Parker (guest star Fred Savage), tries to convince her to quit. Meanwhile, business booms when Bob and Linda offer free wi-fi at the restaurant, but it is soon threatened by a cyber-attack in the “Boywatch” episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, Dec. 23 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-711) (TV-PG L)

 

Voice Cast: H. Jon Benjamin as Bob; Dan Mintz as Tina; Eugene Mirman as Gene; John Roberts as Linda; Kristen Schaal as Louise; Larry Murphy as Teddy

 

Guest Voice Cast: Fred Savage as Parker, David Herman as Michael/College Student, Melissa Bardin Galsky as Kelly, Gary Cole as Sergeant Bosco, Rob Huebel as Zach

 

For episodic artwork and more information on this episode of BOB'S BURGERS, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/bobs-burgers.

 

Contact: Mallory Morehead       310-369-3049        [email protected]

 

 

 

— “THE SIMPSONS”— (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

IT’S CHRISTMAS IN SPRINGFIELD

ON “THE SIMPSONS”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, ON FOX

 

A Special Encore of the Classic 1989 Holiday-Themed Episode

 

Homer tries to earn extra money to buy Christmas presents for the family, and everything he does goes wrong. Fortunately, he is rescued by Santa’s Little Helper in an encore of the “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Dec. 23 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-108) (TV-PG L, V)

 

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson; Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson and Nelson; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson; Hank Azaria as Moe; Harry Shearer as Skinner; Tress MacNeille as Dolph; Pamela Hayden as Milhouse; Harry Shearer as Flanders

 

For episodic artwork and more information on this episode of THE SIMPSONS, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/simpsons.

 

Contact: Michael Roach 310-369-7055 [email protected]

 

 

 

—“BOB’S BURGERS”— (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

A SCHOOL PROJECT GOES A LITTLE TOO FAR

ON “BOB’S BURGERS”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, ON FOX

 

Tina, Louise and Gene get a taste of business when they join the school’s Tweentrepeneurs club. Back at the restaurant, Bob and Linda find themselves outsmarted by a dine-and-dasher in the "Tweentrepreneurs" episode of BOB’S BURGERS airing Sunday, Dec. 23 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BOB-809) (TV-14 L)

 

Voice Cast: H. Jon Benjamin as Bob; Dan Mintz as Tina; Eugene Mirman as Gene; John Roberts as Linda; Kristen Schaal as Louise; Larry Murphy as Teddy/Edith

 

Guest Voice Cast: Sam Seder as Harold; Brian Huskey as Rudy; Jenny Slate as Tammy; Bobby Tisdale as Zeke

 

For episodic artwork and more information on BOB’S BURGERS, please visit http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z309.

 

Contact: Mallory Morehead       310-369-3049        [email protected]

 

 

 

—“FAMILY GUY”—(9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

PETER LOSES HIS CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

ON “FAMILY GUY”

 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, ON FOX

 

Norm Macdonald (THE ORVILLE), Jay Pharoah (“White Famous”)

and Don Swayze (“General Hospital”) Guest-Voice

 

In this special holiday episode, a selfish Peter loses his Christmas spirit and is visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future who take him on a journey around Quahog in the style of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in the “Don’t Be A Dickens At Christmas” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, Dec. 23 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FG-1507) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

 

Voice Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Quagmire, and Tom Tucker; Alex Borstein as Lois Griffin; Seth Green as Chris Griffin; Mila Kunis as Meg; Mike Henry as Cleveland Brown; and Patrick Warburton as Joe.

 

Guest Voice Cast: Norm Macdonald as Norm Macdonald; Jay Pharaoh as Kanye Cane #1,2,3,4; Don Swayze as Voice; and Carrie Fisher as Angela

 

For episodic artwork and more information on this episode of FAMILY GUY, please visit http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z55.

 

Contact: Elise Prado 310-369-4558  [email protected]

 

 

--“REL”--(9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 –

 

REL’S KIDS COME TO TOWN

ON “REL”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, ON FOX

 

Rel’s kids come to visit for the first time since the split, and he wants to make sure they have an amazing trip. He, Dad, Nat and Brittany bring the kids to a Family Fun Center in Chicago, but when it doesn’t quite live up to its name, Rel has to find a way to salvage the day in the “Kids First Visit” episode of REL airing Sunday, Dec. 23 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (REL-104) (TV-14 D, L)

 

Cast: Lil Rel Howery as Rel, Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore as Brittany, Jordan L. Jones as Nat, Sinbad as Dad

 

Guest Cast: Leah Jeffries as Erica, Che Tafari as Terry, Earthquake as Moophy The Cow, Michael Wright as Mr. Donaldson

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of REL, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/rel.

 

Contact: Hayley Hindinger 310-369-5650 [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE 1: THE RESIDENT and 9-1-1 are preempted tonight.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 2: An audio description (AD) for MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN is available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

 

**TWO-HOUR SPECIAL**--“MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN”—(8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

STARS CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH A CULINARY BATTLE

ON A SPECIAL ENCORE OF “MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN,”

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, ON FOX

 

Celebrity Competitors Include EMPIRE’s Terrence Howard;

Eric Stonestreet of “Modern Family”;

REL’s Lil Rel Howery;

Alyson Hannigan from “How I Met Your Mother”;

And NFL Legends Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith

 

This Thanksgiving, MASTERCHEF JUNIOR gives fans something to be thankful for, when multi-Michelin star Chef Gordon Ramsay and award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez invite celebrities, their kids and some fan-favorite alumni into the MASTERCHEFJUNIOR kitchen to show off their culinary skills. EMPIRE’S Terrence Howard and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Six finalist Avery battle “Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Five contestant Shayne; TV star Alyson Hannigan and her daughter, Saty, face REL’S Lil Rel Howery and daughter, Brittni; NFL legends Emmitt Smith and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season Six winner Beni take on Jerry Rice and Season Four winner Addison, with all competing in head-to-head contests for charity in a special encore of the two-hour special MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN, airing Monday, Dec. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SP-1906) (TV-PG L)

 

Cast: Chef Gordon Ramsay and Chef Aarón Sánchez

 

Guest Cast: Terrence Howard, Eric Stonestreet, Lil Rel Howery, Alyson Hannigan, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith and MASTERCEHF JUNIOR contestants Avery, Shayne, Beni and Addison.

 

For photos and more information on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR: CELEBRITY SHOWDOWN, please visit www.foxflash.com.

 

Contacts: Annie Geffroy 310-369-1425 [email protected]  

Kelley Kirkpatrick 310-369-5820 [email protected]

                                                            

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio descriptions (AD) for tonight’s episodes of LETHAL WEAPON and THE GIFTED are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

--“LETHAL WEAPON”—(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 –

 

MURTAUGH AND COLE ATONE FOR THEIR MISTAKES

ON “LETHAL WEAPON”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, ON FOX

 

Thomas Lennon Guest-Stars

 

Cole reflects upon his time working for the CIA, as a person from the past makes a startling reappearance. Murtaugh struggles with his own mistakes, after a murder raises questions about a suspect he put away years prior. Meanwhile, Leo Getz (guest star Thomas Lennon) returns as the attorney on the case and tries to convince Trish to join his team in the “Leo Getz Justice” episode of LETHAL WEAPON airing Tuesday, Dec. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LET-304) (TV-14 L, S, V)

 

Cast:  Damon Wayans, Sr. as Roger Murtaugh, Seann William Scott as Wesley Cole, Kevin Rahm as Capt. Brooks Avery, Keesha Sharp as Trish Murtaugh, Johnathan Fernandez as Scorsese, Michelle Mitchenor as Detective Bailey, Dante Brown as Roger Murtaugh Jr., Chandler Kinney as Riana Murtaugh

 

Guest Cast: Thomas Lennon as Leo Getz, William Mapother as Jacob Porter, Marwan Salama as Rafi, Jason Manuel Olazabal as Mike Turner, KJ Smith as Beth

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of LETHAL WEAPON, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z252.

 

Contact: Hayley Hindinger 310-369-5650 [email protected]

Joanna Wolff 212-556-2519 [email protected]

 

 

--“THE GIFTED”— (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) -- CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

THE INNER CIRCLE IS ON THE MOVE

ON “THE GIFTED”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, ON FOX

 

The Struckers, minus Andy, begin to rebuild their broken trust, while Thunderbird, Blink and Eclipse visit Wire, hoping to convince him to help again. But when they get there, they learn that something terrible has happened from Wire’s brother, Graph (guest star Adam David Thompson). The team discovers that the Inner Circle is on the way to raid a mutant detention facility, so they make moves to try to intercept them. Meanwhile, Jace is contacted by a member of the Purifiers in the “outMatched” episode of THE GIFTED airing Tuesday, Dec. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GIF-204) (TV-14 L, V)

 

Cast:Stephen Moyer as Reed Strucker; Amy Acker as Caitlin Strucker; Sean Teale as Eclipse/Marcos Diaz; Jamie Chung as Blink/Clarice Fong aka Clarice Ferguson; Coby Bell as Jace Turner; Emma Dumont as Polaris/Lorna Dane; Blair Redford as Thunderbird/John Proudstar; Natalie Alyn Lind as Lauren Strucker; Percy Hynes White as Andy Strucker; Skyler Samuels as Frost Sisters/Esme, Sophie and Phoebe; Grace Byers as Reeva Payge

 

Guest Cast: Adam David Thompson as Graph, Tom O’Keefe as Officer Wilson, Vince Pisani as Dr. Kelsey and Frances Turner as Paula Turner

 

For episodic photos and more information on THE GIFTED, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/The-Gifted

 

Contacts: Annie Geffroy 310-369-1425 [email protected]

 

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio descriptions (AD) for tonight’s episodes of EMPIRE and STAR are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

--“EMPIRE”— (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

THE LYONS THINK THEY’VE GOT THEIR NEW HIT ARTIST

ON “EMPIRE”

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, ON FOX

 

R&B and Pop Artist Mario Guest-Stars

 

The Lyon family works to get back in their groove with a brand-new project underway. As Cookie and Portia attempt to sign Devon (guest star Mario), who has just the sound they’re looking for, Andre tries to prove himself useful to Lucious on the business side of things. Not having heard from Kai (guest star Toby Onwumere), Jamal panics and looks back at their history together. At Empire, the new management entangles itself with a dangerous tie from the Lyon family’s past in the “Love All, Trust a Few” episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Dec. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-504)  (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, Chet Hanks as Blake Sterling, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, and A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley

 

Guest Cast: Mario as Devon, Toby Onwumere as Kai, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Jennifer Latimore as Janice Jones, Johnny Lee Davenport as Sonny, Brian Boland as Eric Nelson, David Folsom as Mike Battaglia, Daniel Ruben as Remo, Nia Kay as Insta-Thot, and Daryn Harrell as Janae

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of EMPIRE, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/empire.

 

Contact:          Alexandra Gillespie     212-556-2460  [email protected]

                       Alison Daulerio            310-369-7153  [email protected]

 

 

--“STAR”— (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

CARLOTTA STANDS STRONG

ON “STAR”

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, ON FOX

 

Terrence J (“Think Like a Man,” “Safeword”), Lyndie Greenwood (“Flint,” “Sleepy Hollow”)

and Chad Michael Murray (“One Tree Hill,” “Agent Carter”) Guest-Star

 

Still stressed and grieving, Carlotta lands celebrity host Ryan J (Terrence J) to host Gravity Media’s Snowball event, but it doesn’t come easy. Meanwhile, Star finds out that Maurice stole from her, and Derek becomes skeptical about Alex’s super-fan-turned-bestie, Olivia (guest star Kayla Smith). Then, Simone is asked to speak at the Orange Ball; Cassie does business with her ex, Xander (guest star Chad Michael Murray); Maurice gets a blast from the past; and someone’s fate is revealed in the “All Falls Down” episode of STAR airing Wednesday, Dec. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LDS-304) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

 

Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Brandy Norwood as Cassie, Jude Demorest as Star Davis, Ryan Destiny as Alexandra Crane, Brittany O’Grady as Simone Davis, Amiyah Scott as Cotton, Quincy Brown as Derek Jones, Miss Lawrence as Miss Bruce, Luke James as Noah Brooks, Lance Gross as Maurice, Matthew Noszka as Jackson “Jax” Ellis, and William Levy as Mateo

 

Guest Cast: Elijah Kelley as Andy, Camila Banus as Nina, Kim Zolziack as herself, Kroy Biermann as himself, Chad Michael Murray as Xander McPherson, Kayla Smith as Olivia, Terrence J as Ryan J and Lyndie Greenwood as Megan.

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of STAR, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/star-0

 

Contact:  Alex Gillespie          212-556-2460 [email protected]

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio descriptions (AD) for tonight’s episodes of LAST MAN STANDING and THE COOL KIDS are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

--“LAST MAN STANDING”—(8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) -- CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

MIKE AND ED DISAGREE ON THE FUTURE OF OUTDOOR MAN

ON “LAST MAN STANDING”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, ON FOX

 

Jay Leno Guest-Stars

 

Under the threat of corporate takeover, Mike and Ed disagree on the direction of Outdoor Man’s future. Meanwhile, Vanessa is elated when she thinks Mandy and Kyle are trying to have a baby in the “Giving Mike the Business” episode of LAST MAN STANDING airing Thursday, Dec. 27 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LMS-703) (TV-14 D, L)

 

Cast: Tim Allen as Mike Baxter; Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter; Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate; Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter; Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson; Molly McCook as Mandy Baxter-Anderson; Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson; Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee; Jet Jurgensmeyer as Boyd Baxter

 

Guest Cast:Kaitlyn Dever as Eve; Jay Leno as Joe

 

For episodic photos and more information on LAST MAN STANDING, please visit www.foxflash.com.

 

Contact:          Todd Adair                   310-369-3945              [email protected]

 

 

 

--“THE COOL KIDS”— (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

SID IS RELUCTANT TO COME OUT TO HIS SON

ON “THE COOL KIDS”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, ON FOX

 

Margaret is surprised to learn that Sid is not out to his visiting son and tries to convince him to come out to him. Meanwhile, Hank stubbornly refuses to admit he needs glasses, and Charlie tries to help him cheat his eye test in the “Sid Comes Out” episode of THE COOL KIDS airing Thursday, Dec. 27 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (CK-105) (TV-14 D, L)

 

Cast: David Alan Grier as Hank, Martin Mull as Charlie, Leslie Jordan as Sid and Vicki Lawrence as Margaret.

 

Guest Cast: Ravi Patel as Doctor Chad, Jamie Farr as Dudley, Travis Schuldt as Walt, Max Gail as Robert

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of THE COOL KIDS, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/cool-kids

 

Contact: Michael Roach 310-369-7055 [email protected]

 

 

 

--“LAST MAN STANDING”—(9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) -- CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

MIKE LAYS ON THE CHARM TO IMPRESS A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT’S FATHER

ON “LAST MAN STANDING”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, ON FOX

 

Jay Leno Guest-Stars

 

When Vanessa wants to board a foreign exchange student, Mike must work overtime to impress her father. Meanwhile, Kristen and Ryan try to remain cool when Boyd invites a girl over in the “One Flew Into the Empty Nest” episode of LAST MAN STANDING airing Thursday, Dec. 27 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LMS-704) (TV-PG L)

 

Cast: Tim Allen as Mike Baxter; Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter; Hector Elizondo as Ed Alzate; Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter; Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson; Molly McCook as Mandy Baxter-Anderson; Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson; Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee; Jet Jurgensmeyer as Boyd Baxter

 

Guest Cast: Jay Leno as Joe; Krista Marie Yu as Jen; Francois Chau as Henry

 

For episodic photos and more information on LAST MAN STANDING, please visit www.foxflash.com.

 

Contact:          Todd Adair                   310-369-3945              [email protected]

 

 

--“THE COOL KIDS”— (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

THE GROUP RESORTS TO DIRTY POLITICS TO WIN AN ELECTION

ON “THE COOL KIDS”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, ON FOX

 

Tired of “Gorgeous George” and his reign as activities coordinator, Hank backs Charlie and Margaret backs Sid for the position in the upcoming election, and it instantly turns dirty in the “The Cool Kids Rig an Election” episode of THE COOL KIDS airing Thursday, Dec. 27 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (CK-102) (TV-14 D, L)

 

Cast: David Alan Grier as Hank, Martin Mull as Charlie, Leslie Jordan as Sid and Vicki Lawrence as Margaret.

 

Guest Cast: Punam Patel as Punam, Rod McCrary as Gorgeous George, Janet Hoskins as Rita, Reatha Gray as Grace; Artemis Pebdani as Allison

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of THE COOL KIDS, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/cool-kids

 

Contact: Michael Roach 310-369-7055 [email protected]

 

 

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio descriptions for tonight’s episodes of LAST MAN STANDING, THE COOL KIDS and HELL’S KITCHEN are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

--“LAST MAN STANDING”—(8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) -- CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

VANESSA’S MOTHER COMES TO VISIT

ON “LAST MAN STANDING”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, ON FOX

 

Susan Sullivan (“Dharma & Greg”) Guest-Stars

 

Vanessa’s mother comes to visit and hits it off with Ed… a little too well. Meanwhile, Mandy and Kyle tutor Boyd, but they may be the ones getting outsmarted in the “The Courtship of Vanessa’s Mother” episode of LAST MAN STANDING airing Friday, Dec. 28 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (LMS-705) (TV-PG D, L)

 

Cast: Tim Allen as Mike Baxter; Nancy Travis as Vanessa Baxter; Hector Elizando as Ed Alzate; Amanda Fuller as Kristin Baxter; Christoph Sanders as Kyle Anderson; Molly McCook as Mandy Baxter-Anderson; Jordan Masterson as Ryan Vogelson; Jonathan Adams as Chuck Larabee; Jet Jurgensmeyer as Boyd Baxter

 

Guest Cast:Susan Sullivan as Bonnie

 

For episodic photos and more information on LAST MAN STANDING, please visit www.foxflash.com.

 

Contact:          Todd Adair                   310-369-3945              [email protected]

 

 

--“THE COOL KIDS”— (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

CHARLIE HELPS MASTERMIND A PLAN TO STEAL A NEW TV

ON “THE COOL KIDS”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, ON FOX

 

After finding out that his ex-wife is getting re-married, Hank hopes to win a new 65” flat screen TV during the 7th Annual Shady Meadows Raffle. But he doesn’t have the winning ticket. So, the gang attempts to steal the TV – which means breaking in to Allison's office, after locking her and Sid in the sauna in the “TV Heist” episode of THE COOL KIDS airing Friday, Dec. 28 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (CK-106) (TV-14 D, L)

 

Cast: David Alan Grier as Hank, Martin Mull as Charlie, Leslie Jordan as Sid and Vicki Lawrence as Margaret.

 

Guest Cast: Artemis Pebdani as Allison, Rod McCrary as Gorgeous George, Brooke Lenzi as YouTube Girl

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of THE COOL KIDS, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/cool-kids

 

Contact: Michael Roach 310-369-7055 [email protected]

 

 

 

--“HELL’S KITCHEN”—(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

 

IT’S IN THE CARDS

ON “HELL’S KITCHEN”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, ON FOX

 

Chef Ramsay challenges the nine remaining chefs to prepare authentic Chinese dishes and each chef must crack open fortune cookies to reveal their ingredients for the challenge. Ramsay invites renowned chef Shirley Chung to judge each dish and the winning team is rewarded with a VIP trip to Las Vegas! During dinner service, tensions rise as one team struggles to work together, resulting in a kitchen riddled with errors in the “What Happens In Vegas” episode of HELL’S KITCHEN airing Friday, Dec. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HK-1809) (TV-14 D, L)

 

Cast: Chef Gordon Ramsay

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of HELL’S KITCHEN, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/hells-kitchen.

 

Contact:          Alison Daulerio           310-369-7153              [email protected]

 

 

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Audio descriptions (AD) for tonight’s episodes of 9-1-1, THE RESIDENT and HELL’S KITCHEN are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

**TIME PERIOD PREMIERE**--“9-1-1”—(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) -- CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

THE FIRST RESPONDERS GET SPOOKED ON HALLOWEEN  

ON “9-1-1” 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, ON FOX

 

Halloween finds the first responders racing to the rescue at a cemetery, a haunted hayride and a spooky Hollywood parade. Meanwhile, Maddie thinks she has received a “ghost” call from a missing hiker, Hen finds herself facing a life-or-death situation with the father who abandoned her and Eddie reconnects with his estranged wife (guest star Devin Kelley) in the “Haunted” episode of 9-1-1 airing Saturday, Dec. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (NIN-207) (TV-14 L, V)

 

Cast: Angela Bassett as Athena Grant; Peter Krause as Bobby Nash; Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Kendall; Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley; Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han; Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson; Rockmond Dunbar as Michael Grant; Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz; Corinne Massiah as May Grant; Marcanthonee Jon Reis as Harry Grant

 

Guest Cast: Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz; Devin Kelley as Shannon Diaz; Tracie Thoms as Karen Wilson; Cocoa Brown as Carla Price

 

For episodic photos and more information on 9-1-1, please visit www.foxflash.com.

 

Contact:          Todd Adair                   310-369-3945              [email protected]

 

 

--“THE RESIDENT”—(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

BELL JOINS FORCES WITH A NEW MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANY

ON “THE RESIDENT”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, ON FOX

 

Jenna Dewan (“World of Dance”) Guest-Stars

 

When Bell makes the executive call to utilize Julian Booth’s (guest star Jenna Dewan) medical devices, rather than the hospital’s usual products, Kit and AJ must stop their momentary feuding in order to team up against him. Elsewhere in the hospital, Conrad and Nic work to make a child’s dreams come true after finding out his cancer has returned and the rest of the staff takes notice of Julian and Devon’s new friendship in the “The Germ” episode of THE RESIDENT airing Saturday, Dec. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (RES-205) (TV-14 D, L, V)

 

Cast: Matt Czuchry as Conrad Hawkins, Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell, Emily VanCamp as Nicolette, Manish Dayal as Devon Pravesh, Shaunette Renée Wilson as Mina Okafor, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Dr. AJ Austin, Jane Leeves as Dr. Kit Voss and Glenn Morshower as Marshall Winthrop.

 

Guest Cast: Jenna Dewan as Julian Booth, Tasso Feldman as Dr. Irving Feldman, Michael Weston as Gordon Page, Steve Reddington as Bradley Jenkins, Jessica Miesel as Nurse Jessica Moore, Ann Marie Gideon as Nurse Sylvie Pund, Tequilla Whitfield as Nurse Cheryl Sullivan, Mike Pniewski as Abe Benedict, Evan Witten as Henry Barnett, Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Jasper Barnett, Daniella Alonso as Zoey Barnett, Darin Cooper as Dr. Timothy Buzzkirk, Bethany Geaber as Nurse Isabel Sharp, Emily Kuroda as Penny Oh, Patrick Donohue as Ben Fitzgerald, Benjamin VanderMey as Ken and Tyner Rushing as Tilly Tyson.

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of THE RESIDENT, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/resident.

 

Contact:          Alison Daulerio           310-369-7153              [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--“HELL’S KITCHEN”—(11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

 

FIND OUT WHO’S GETTING THE HOT POTATO

ON “HELL’S KITCHEN”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, ON FOX

  

Chef Ramsay introduces the chefs to a culinary legend known all over the world, Mr. Potato Head. For their challenge, the chefs must create a dish with the potato as the key component. Then, tensions rise and the pressure becomes unbearable for one of the chefs, leading to the most chaotic dinner service yet in the “Hot Potato” episode of HELL’S KITCHEN airing Saturday, Dec. 29 (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT) on FOX. (HK-1806) (TV-14 L)

 

Cast: Chef Gordon Ramsay

 

For episodic photos and more information on this episode of HELL’S KITCHEN, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/hells-kitchen.

 

Contact:          Alison Daulerio           310-369-7153              [email protected]

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

 

[EDITOR’S NOTE 1: Due to the nature of live sporting events, please note that the start time of tonight’s Season Premiere of THE ORVILLE is dependent on the length of the NFL doubleheader which precedes it.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 2: In the Mountain Time Zone, the encore episodes of FAMILY GUY and REL will begin airing at 7:02 PM.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 3: In the Mountain time zone, following the encore episodes of FAMILY GUY and REL, local programming will air starting at 8:00 PM.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 4: In Pacific Time Zone, following the Season Premiere of THE ORVILLE, local programming will air until 8:00 PM PT.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 5: The FAMILY GUY and REL encore episodes that follow THE ORVILLE will only air in the Eastern/Central/Mountain Time Zones. In the Pacific Time Zone, following the encore of the Season Premiere of THE ORVILLE, local programming will air starting at 9:00 PM PT] 

[EDITOR’S NOTE 6: In the Pacific Time Zone, an encore of the Season Premiere of THE ORVILLE will air at 8:00 PM PT.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 7: BOB’S BURGERS and THE SIMPSONS are preempted tonight.]

[EDITOR’S NOTE 8: Audio descriptions for tonight’s episodes of THE ORVILLE, FAMILY GUY and REL are available on the SAP Audio Channel.]

 

 

**SEASON PREMIERE**-- “THE ORVILLE”—(8:00-9:02 PM ET/5:00-6:02 PM PT/LIVE to all Time Zones) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

ED AND THE CREW ATTEMPT TO SAVE A PLANET ABOUT TO BE DESTROYED BY ITS SUN

ON THE ALL-NEW SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF “THE ORVILLE”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, ON FOX

 

Ed and the crew race to save a small group of survivors on a planet about to be destroyed by its sun. Meanwhile, Bortus and Klyden start marriage counseling when Bortus’ obsession with the ship’s simulation room gets out of hand in the all-new “Primal Urges” Season Two premiere episode of THE ORVILLE airing Sunday, Dec. 30 (8:00-9:02 PM ET/5:00-6:02 PM PT/LIVE to all Time Zones) on FOX. (ORV-112) (TV-14 L)

 

Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Captain Ed Mercer; Adrianne Palicki as Commander Kelly Grayson; Penny Johnson Jerald as Dr. Claire Finn; Scott Grimes as Lieutenant Gordon Malloy; Peter Macon as Lieutenant Commander Bortus; Halston Sage as Chief Security Officer Alara Kitan; J Lee as Lieutenant John Lamarr; Mark Jackson as Isaac; Chad L. Coleman as Klyden

 

Guest Cast: Mike Henry as Dann; Kelly Hu as Admiral Ozawa

 

For episodic photos and more information on THE ORVILLE, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/orville.

 

Contacts:         Todd Adair       310-369-3945             [email protected]

 

 

 

 

—“FAMILY GUY”—(9:02-9:31 PM ET/8:02-8:31 PM CT/7:02-7:31 PM MT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

PETER GETS FIRED THREE DIFFERENT WAYS

ON “FAMILY GUY”

 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, ON FOX

 

The Late Carrie Fisher Makes Her Penultimate Guest-Voice Appearance

 

In a special anthology-style episode, Peter gets fired from his job at the brewery in the signature styles of three famous Hollywood film directors in the “Three Directors” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, Dec. 30 (9:02-9:31 PM ET/8:02-8:31 PM CT/7:02-7:31 PM MT) on FOX. (FG-1418) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

 

Voice Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Quagmire, and Tom Tucker; Alex Borstein as Lois Griffin; Seth Green as Chris Griffin; Mila Kunis as Meg; Mike Henry as Cleveland Brown; and Patrick Warburton as Joe.

 

Guest Voice Cast: Carrie Fisher as Angela, Adam West as Mayor West

 

For episodic artwork and more information on this episode of FAMILY GUY, please visit http://foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z2z55.

 

Contact: Elise Prado 310-369-4558  [email protected]

 

 

--“REL”--(9:31-10:00 PM ET/8:31-9:00 PM CT/7:31-8:00 PM MT) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 –

 

REL GETS BACK IN THE GAME

ON “REL”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, ON FOX

 

Just when Rel thinks he can’t possibly move on from his ex-wife, he gets hit with a pleasant surprise. But after getting in way over his head, he ends up taking some good advice from Brittany in the “One Night Stand” episode of REL airing Sunday, Dec. 30 (9:31-10:00 PM ET/8:31-9:00 PM CT/7:31-8:00 PM MT) on FOX. (REL-103) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

 

Cast: Lil Rel Howery as Rel, Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore as Brittany, Jordan L. Jones as Nat, Sinbad as Dad

 

Guest Cast: Hugh Moore as Jake, DomiNque Perry as Charlene, Leonard Robinson as Bill, Dana DeLorenzo as Gloria, Broderick Hunter as Barry

 

For photos and more information on this episode of REL, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/rel.

 

Contact: Hayley Hindinger 310-369-5650 [email protected]

 

 

 

**SEASON PREMIERE ENCORE**-- “THE ORVILLE”—(8:00-9:00 PM PT ONLY) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

 

ED AND THE CREW ATTEMPT TO SAVE A PLANET ABOUT TO BE DESTROYED BY ITS SUN

ON AN ENCORE OF THE ALL-NEW SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF “THE ORVILLE”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, ON FOX

 

Ed and the crew race to save a small group of survivors on a planet about to be destroyed by its sun. Meanwhile, Bortus and Klyden start marriage counseling when Bortus’ obsession with the ship’s simulation room gets out of hand in an encore of the all-new “Primal Urges” Season Two premiere episode of THE ORVILLE airing Sunday, Dec. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM PT ONLY) on FOX. (ORV-112) (TV-14 L)

 

Cast: Seth MacFarlane as Captain Ed Mercer; Adrianne Palicki as Commander Kelly Grayson; Penny Johnson Jerald as Dr. Claire Finn; Scott Grimes as Lieutenant Gordon Malloy; Peter Macon as Lieutenant Commander Bortus; Halston Sage as Chief Security Officer Alara Kitan; J Lee as Lieutenant John Lamarr; Mark Jackson as Isaac; Chad L. Coleman as Klyden

 

Guest Cast: Mike Henry as Dann; Kelly Hu as Admiral Ozawa

 

For episodic photos and more information on THE ORVILLE, please visit http://www.foxflash.com/fox/orville.

 

Contacts:         Todd Adair       310-369-3945             [email protected]

 

 

 

 

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