Friday’s TV Highlights: ‘Joshua Bell’s Seasons of Cuba’ on KOCE
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SERIES
Last Man Standing Jay Leno reprises his recurring role on a new episode of the Tim Allen sitcom. 8 p.m. ABC
Hell’s Kitchen Crystal Hefner, Melissa Rivers, “Twilight’s” Ashley Greene and Drew and Jonathan Scott from “Property Brothers” are the celebrity diners in this new episode. 8 p.m. Fox
The Exorcist This supernatural drama starring Geena Davis and inspired by William Peter Blatty’s novel and the 1973 film ends its first season. 9 p.m. Fox
Z Nation This zombie-apocalypse drama ends another season. 9 p.m. Syfy
Paranormal Lockdown Ghost hunters Nick and Katrina are back with new episodes of their unscripted series. 9 p.m. TLC
Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars This reality series that seeks to repair minor celebrities’ rocky relationships offers its season finale. 9 p.m. WE
Lidia Celebrates America Chef Lidia Bastianich breaks bread with veterans and their families in the series’ holiday-themed season premiere. 10 p.m. KOCE
Treasure Quest: Snake Island The team finds the gold they’ve been searching for in the season finale. 10 p.m. Discovery Channel
SPECIALS
The 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams co-host this year’s edition of the star-studded procession, with Olivia Newton-John (“Grease”) serving as grand marshal. 8 p.m. KTLA
Joshua Bell’s Seasons of Cuba The acclaimed violinist performs with the Chamber Music Orchestra of Havana and others in this new special. 9 p.m. KOCE
MOVIES
The Best Years of Our Lives Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Harold Russell, Teresa Wright, Myrna Loy and Virginia Mayo star in William Wyler’s multi-Oscar-winning 1946 drama about veterans struggling to adjust to civilian life after returning home from World War II. 7 p.m. TCM
Rain Man Tom Cruise and Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman star in Barry Levenson’s hit 1988 comedy-drama about a fast-talking schemer who meets the autistic older brother he never knew he had. 9 p.m. KCET
Running for His Life: The Lawrence Phillips Story This 2016 documentary tells the tragic tale of the once-promising college-football standout and NFL running back. 9 p.m. Showtime
TALK SHOWS
CBS This Morning Rapper Common. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS
Today Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon; James Franco; Alicia Keys performs; Lidia Bastianich. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC
KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA
Good Morning America Patrick Wilson; Riz Ahmed; Lukas Graham performs. (N) 7 a.m. KABC
Good Day L.A. Alan Ruck (“The Exorcist”); Rams talk: Vince Ferragamo; National Children’s Chorus Performs. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV
Live With Kelly Liam Neeson (“A Monster Calls”); Nick Cannon; Mark Consuelos (“Pitch”). (N) 9 a.m. KABC
The View Patti LaBelle; Darlene Love performs. (N) 10 a.m. KABC
Rachael Ray John Cusimano; Derek and Julianne Hough; Ginger Zee and husband Ben Aaron; Stacy London and sister. (N) 10 a.m. KCAL
The Doctors Failed surgeries; study drugs; health and beauty trends; how alcohol affects the body. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL
The Wendy Williams Show Michael K. Williams (“The Night Of”). (N) 11 a.m. KTTV
The Talk Diego Luna and Donnie Yen; Hilary Duff. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS
The Dr. Oz Show Using food to ward off cancer; Tim Tebow. (N) 1 p.m. KTTV
Steve Harvey Rachel Zoe. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC
Harry Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”); Sarah McLachlan performs. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV; midnight KCOP
Dr. Phil A man asks his fiancee to sign a prenup at the last minute because of rumors. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Jim Parsons; Sabre Norris; Cass McCombs performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC
The Real Courtney B. Vance (“Office Christmas Party”); Adrienne and Israel Houghton perform. (N) 3 p.m. KTTV
Charlie Rose -- the Week (N) 7:30 p.m. KOCE
Washington Week (N) 8 p.m. KOCE
To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé The consequences of “slut shaming.” (N) 10 p.m. KVCR
Tavis Smiley Country singer Charley Pride. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE
Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Reese Witherspoon; Andrew Rannells; Warpaint performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Liam Neeson; Shepard Smith; Jon Batiste performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS
Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC
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