THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 16, 2018 (ALL TIMES ET)

THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
DECEMBER 16, 2018 (ALL TIMES ET)
Please note:
 The 90-Minute Special “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2018” will air
Sunday, December 16 (8:00-9:30pm ET)
 The 30-Minute special “Discontinued” will air Sunday, December
16 (9:30-10:00pm ET)
 The One Hour Special “Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown
2018” will air Tuesday, December 18 (8:00-9:00pm ET)
 The One Hour Special “Greatest Holiday Video Countdown” will
air Tuesday, December 18 (9:00-10:00pm ET)
 The Two Hour Special “The 4 th Annual Howie Mandel Stand-Up
Extravaganza” will air Thursday, December 20 (8:00-10:00pm ET)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
90-MINUTE SPECIAL
“iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2018” — (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD)
(HDTV)
A STAR-STUDDED HOLIDAY MUSICAL EVENT – The 90-minute iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
celebrates the holiday season with a spectacular music event featuring performances by the
year’s biggest recording artists. The star-studded concert event will feature performances from
Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Camilla Cabello and many more of today’s biggest stars.  Original
airdate 12/16/2018.

30-MINUTE SPECIAL
“Discontinued” — (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
AN HOMAGE TO NOSTALGIA – Take a look inside the world’s most famous – and
sometimes infamous – discontinued foods, toys, customs and businesses.  Set in a mystical
warehouse, YouTube star and self-proclaimed “black nerd” Andre Meadows takes viewers down
memory lane recounting the rise and fall of these fallen pop culture titans, with the help of
surprise special guests, “insider” experts and a bevy of hilarious comics.  “Discontinued” is
created and directed by Brian Volker-Weiss alongside executive producers Henry and Cisco
Henson. Original airdate 12/16/2018.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
ARROW
“The Demon” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
FELICTY DISCOVERS A SECRET ABOUT OLIVER; CURTIS GOES UNDERCOVER —
Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) learns something new about Oliver (Stephen Amell) that shocks
her. Meanwhile, Diggle (David Ramsey) asks Curtis (Echo Kellum) to go undercover for
ARGUS. Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) works with an unlikely ally. Mark Bunting directed the
episode written by Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes (#705). Original airdate 11/12/2018.

DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
“Wet Hot American Bummer” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME — When the Legends discover that kids at a summer camp
have disappeared, Sara (Caity Lotz), Ava (Jes Macallan), Ray (Brandon Routh) and Constantine
(Matt Ryan) find themselves as the new camp counselors. At camp, Ava struggles to get along
with the kids, but Constantine whips up a potion that helps Sara and Ava bond with the children.
Luckily, the team finds clues to the whereabouts of the missing kids, but the battle to save them
leaves one member in bad shape. Meanwhile, Rory (Dominic Purcell) and Zari (Tala Ashe) are
tasked with watching the fugitive and Rory finds a kindship with their “prisoner.” Maisie
Richardson-Sellers also stars. David Geddes directed the episode written by Ray Utarnachitt &
Tyron B. Carter (#404).  Original airdate 11/12/2018.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2018” — (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS COUNTDOWN HOSTED BY KEVIN FRAZIER
AND KELTIE KNIGHT – Kevin Frazier (“Entertainment Tonight”) and Keltie Knight
(“Entertainment Tonight”) host this holiday celebration with a countdown of the 12 best holiday
commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. In addition to the top 12, the
special features other great commercials from both the U.S. and abroad that capture the true
spirit of the holiday season – from the heartfelt to the hilarious, from the outstanding to the
ridiculous. Executive producers are Robert Horowitz and Lewis Fenton. Original airdate
12/18/2018.

ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“Greatest Holiday Video Countdown” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content
Rating TBD) (HDTV)
THE HOLDERNESS FAMILY HOSTS – This all new special features the Holderness Family,
the viral video family that rose to internet fame with their viral hit “Christmas Jammies.” The
Holderness family will guide the audience through this special which will showcase video
greeting cards from around the world. From agencies and companies, to families and friends,
and everything in between, this special will feature some of the most memorable holiday videos
from around the globe. Executive producers are Robert Horowitz and Lewis Fenton. Original
airdate 12/18/2018.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-G)
(HDTV)
A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ─ Based on the hit song that became a timeless holiday
classic, this wild, wacky and heartwarming adventure features young Jake Spankenheimer on the
quest of a lifetime to track down his missing Grandma on Christmas Eve and prove that Santa
Claus is indeed real. Michele Lee (“Knots Landing”) provides the voice of Jake’s greedy Cousin
Mel and recording artist Elmo Shropshire provides the narration.

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Let’s Hear it for the Kids” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)
SEASON FINALE — Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool
the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to
immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn &
Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience
and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The
magicians featured in the episode include Kiko Pastur, Jason Palter, Michael Gee and Bryan
Saint. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host (#513). Original airdate
10/1/2018.

THURSDAY, DECMEBER 20
TWO-HOUR SPECIAL
“The 4 th Annual Howie Mandel Stand-Up Extravaganza” — (8:00-10:00 p.m.
ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
AN ALL-STAR COMEDY EVENT – Hosted by Howie Mandel, this special was recorded at
the biggest comedy event in the world, the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. The event
features stand-up performances from some of the hottest comedians today including Amanda
Seales, Maz Jobrani, Lil Rel Howery, Laurie Kimlartin, Garfunkel & Oates, and many others.
Original airdate 12/20/2018.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
DYNASTY
“Crazy Lady” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
’TIS THE SEASON (FOR A MANHUNT) -  As the Carringtons track down a dangerous enemy
on Christmas Eve, Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) and Blake (Grant Show) clash on how to best
handle the situation, stirring up unresolved grievances. Meanwhile, Cristal (Ana Brenda
Contreras) suspects Alexis (Nicollette Sheridan) may not be telling the whole truth to the
authorities, and Kirby (Maddison Brown) is cast out by Anders (Alan Dale) for having an
immature reaction to the grave situation at hand. Rafael de la Fuente, Sam Adegoke and Robert
Christopher Riley also star.   Christopher Fife and Paula Sabbaga wrote the episode, which was directed
by Melanie Mayron (#209).  Original airdate 12/21/2018.

PENN & TELLER: FOOL US
“Here Comes the Magic” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
WILL PENN & TELLER BE FOOLED THIS WEEK? — Aspiring magicians are invited to
perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to
see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins
the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in
Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as
they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Danny Cole,
Kostya Kimlat, Hakan Berg & John Hinton. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”)
serves as host (#501). Original airdate 7/16/2018.