‘CMA Country Christmas,’ hosted by Jennifer Nettles, packs star power

Don't miss: "CMA Country Christmas": Jennifer Nettles returns for the seventh time to host this annual holiday hoedown from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Among her many pals dropping by to perform seasonal favorites are Idina Menzel, Amy Grant, Brad Paisley, Brett Eldredge, Kelly Clarkson, Andra Day and Loretta Lynn. 8 p.m. Monday, ABC.

Other bets

Today: "Bob's Burgers" airs a holiday-themed episode that has Linda trying to get the kids to go caroling and Bob drawn into an intense gingerbread house-building competition. We sense disaster on two fronts. 7:30 p.m., Fox.

Today: Bobby Brown, Dru Hill, Doug E. Fresh and Candice Boyd are among the performers for the "Soul Train Awards 2016." Heading the nomination list is Drake with 12. 8 p.m., BET and Centric.

Sunday: Another round of spirited swashbuckling comes to a close as "Poldark" finishes off its second season. In the finale, Ross and Demelza face their demons. 9 p.m., PBS.

Monday: "Timeless" joins the space race as Flynn tries to rewrite the events of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Hot on his trail is Lucy, who could make one giant leap for mankind. 10 p.m., NBC.

Tuesday: Laugh and call him names all you want, but "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" still makes for a holly-jolly Christmas special after all these years. Even Bumbles know that. 8 p.m., CBS.

Wednesday: "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" is the annual yuletide special during which the Big Apple's big tree gets its shine on. Also featured: Live performances by Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett, Neil Diamond and others. 8 p.m., NBC.

Wednesday:"Incorporated" is a thriller set in a near future where a small group of companies with unlimited power essentially control the world. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are among the show's executive producers. 10 p.m., Syfy.

Thursday: Time for a little comfort and joy. "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the holiday classic that taught us that even scrawny little trees need our love, returns for another airing. 8 p.m., ABC.

Thursday: "Top Chef" kicks off its 14th season in Charleston, S.C., with a tasty new twist: Eight new contestants compete alongside eight rivals from seasons past who fell short of the title. 10 p.m., Bravo.

Friday: A holiday Ball? Sort of. The "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" features two memorable episodes from the beloved series, but be forewarned: They're colorized. 8 p.m., CBS.

Saturday: Every time you watch "It's a Wonderful Life," an angel gets its wings, or a TV executive gets a raise — or something like that. You can book a return trip to Bedford Falls tonight. 8 p.m., NBC.


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