Wednesday’s TV highlights: Pearl Harbor remembered and more
SERIES
Nightcap Debra Messing, Tim Gunn and Mark Cuban guest star as themselves on the talk-show spoof. 8 p.m. Pop
Criminal Minds “The Player’s†Damon Gupton joins the cast of the procedural drama as profiler Stephen Walker. 9 p.m. CBS
Frequency Raimy and Frank (Peyton List, Riley Smith) learn some shocking new information about the Nightingale killer in this drama’s winter finale. 9 p.m. KTLA
Empire Phylicia Rashad, Leslie Uggams and “Showgirls’†Gina Gershon guest star on a new episode of the music-biz drama. 9 p.m. Fox
Hollywood & Football “Kendra on Top’s†Kendra Wilkinson makes a crossover appearance in this new episode. 9 p.m. E!
Expedition Unknown This new episode finds host Josh Gates counting down the show’s top 10 treasure hunts. 9 p.m. Travel Channel
South Park The irreverent animated series ends its 20th season. 10 p.m. Comedy Central
Years of Living Dangerously “Modern Family’s†Ty Burrell and “The West Wing’s†Bradley Whitford explore climate change. 10 p.m. National Geographic Channel
SPECIALS
Pearl Harbor specials: The Japanese attack on the U.S. Navy base in Honolulu on Dec. 7, 1941, is recalled in the encore specials “Tora, Tora, Tora: The Real Story of Pearl Harbor,†“Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later†and “Pearl Harbor: The Truth.†Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. History Channel
Other commemorative specials: “Remember Pearl Harbor†and “Ghosts of Pearl Harbor.†7:30 p.m. KCET; 11 p.m. National Geographic Channel
Hairspray Live! Tony winner Harvey Fierstein and newcomer Maddie Baillio head an all-star cast in this small-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical based on John Waters’ 1988 indie comedy set in early 1960s Baltimore. With Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Andrea Martin and Martin Short. 8 p.m. NBC
Conan Without Borders Conan O’Brien’s latest overseas sojourn finds the late-night talk-show host visiting the German capital of Berlin. 10 p.m.
MOVIES
From Here to Eternity Turner Classic Movies day-long slate of films about Pearl Harbor and WWII in the Pacific includes this Oscar-winning 1953 drama starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Frank Sinatra, Ernest Borgnine and Deborah Kerr. Also featured is the 1970 docudrama “Tora! Tora! Tora!†starring Martin Balsam, Joseph Cotten, E.G. Marshall, James Whitmore and Jason Robards. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. TCM
Pearl Harbor Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, Josh Hartnett and Alec Baldwin star in director Michael Bay’s effects-laden 2001 re-creation of the Japanese attack and its aftermath. 8 and 11 p.m. AMC
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Helen Mirren; Glassdoor chief executive Robert Hohman. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Kevin Costner; Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin; Peter Sarsgaard; Rita Ora; Chrissy Teigen; “Nashvilleâ€; Naomi Judd; Kane Brown performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Chris Pratt; Ben Mendelsohn. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day LA Justin Hires (“McGyverâ€). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live With Kelly Chris Pratt; Courtney B. Vance; Chrissy Teigen; co-host Octavia Spencer. (N) 9 a.m. KABC
The View DJ Khaled. (N) 10 a.m. KABC
Rachael Ray Tim Tebow. (N) 10 a.m. KCAL
The Doctors (N) 11 a.m. KCAL
The Wendy Williams Show The cast of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer†performs. (N) 11 a.m. KTTV
The Talk Michelle Monaghan; Big Boy. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS
The Dr. Oz Show The black market for ADHD drug Adderall; Carla Hall (“The Chewâ€). (N) 1 p.m. KTTV
Steve Harvey Shemar Moore and Bill Bellamy; author Greg McKeown (“Essentialismâ€). (N) 2 p.m. KNBC
Harry Shemar Moore; Matt Czuchry (“Gilmore Girlsâ€); Jon Batiste performs. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV, midnight KCOP
Dr. Phil A woman says her unborn baby’s father is violent and controlling. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Natalie Portman; Miranda Lambert performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC
The Real Miss Quad (“Married to Medicineâ€); guest co-host Evelyn Lozada. (N) 3 p.m. KTTV
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central
Conan MMA fighter Ronda Rousey; Melissa Rauch. (N) 11 p.m. TBS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Edward Norton; actor-rapper Riz Ahmed; Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Sigourney Weaver; Andy Cohen; Pilobolus dance theater. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Jimmy Kimmel Live Ryan Gosling; T.J. Miller; Pentatonix performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC
Tavis Smiley Sportscaster Joe Buck; jazz pianist Joey Alexander. (N) 12:30 a.m. KOCE
The Late Late Show With James Corden Lily Tomlin; Alison Sudol; Reggie Watts; Madonna. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS
Late Night With Seth Meyers Michael Moore; Rita Ora; Kacey Musgraves performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
Charlie Rose (N) 1 a.m. KOCE
Last Call With Carson Daly Comic Pete Holmes; Bob Mould performs; Laith Al-Saadi (“The Voiceâ€). (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC
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