On TV this Wednesday: The Santa Clauses try to save Christmas, Survivor reveals its winner and SNL revisits some holiday classics. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Series premiere: A young woman (Total Eclipse‘s Lisette Olivera) sets out to find an ancient treasure with mysterious ties to her family’s past; Harvey Keitel (Life on Mars), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Feud) and Lyndon Smith (Parenthood) co-star, Justin Bartha reprises his big-screen role as Riley Poole. (Watch trailer.)
Limited series finale: Scott must convince Simon to step aside so he can complete the daunting task of saving Christmas. (Bernard’s absence, explained.)
Season 4 finale (last four episodes): The season’s finalists and winner(s) are revealed.
Based on the goofy holiday song, this animated special follows young Jake Spankenheimer’s adventure to find his missing g’ma and prove that Santa is real. (A Christmas-themed Masters of Illusion follows at 9 pm.)
Season 3 finale (special time, two hours): The last three teams build their greatest creations yet. (Not yet renewed.)
Two hours: Revisit some of the late-night comedy’s best Christmas-themed sketches, including Schweddy Balls, Martha Stewart’s Topless Christmas and more.
Season 43 finale: The Sole Survivor is crowned and awarded a check for $1 million. (Read penultimate episode recap and exit interview.)
Docuseries finale: Age and injuries lead Shaq to the next phase of his life.
Karen cleans up Pam’s messes; a new prosecutor from Andi’s past resurfaces to cause trouble.
One hour: Singer John Legend and chorus director David Brown attempt to transform a fractured community into a powerhouse chorus in just one week.
