December TV Calendar: New and Returning Shows

An examination of the nature of human perception and how it can be fooled.

A Christmas-loving divorcee books a chalet with her mother and daughter for the holidays, where she meets a writer who despises Christmas. Together they learn the magic of Christmas and family.

On her way to a new job as teacher, Lauren stops in Grandon Falls, where she meets and befriends single handyman Travis, his foster kid and many other locals in the weeks up to Christmas.

A socially awkward teen bonds with a group of misfits who plot to abduct the schools arrogant rich kid until their kidnapping scheme turns deadly.

Nine of the best gingerbread artists in the country compete to see who can craft the spookiest creations. The winner will take home $25,000 and be featured in Food Network Magazine.

Teams compete to create holiday themed displays out of cake and sugar.

The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a new, cutting-edge investigation at a mysterious tomb could reveal the secrets of this formidable lost kingdom.

A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.

Sheila Davalloo opens up and tells her side of the story.

Upon Emma's return, she discovers the lights have gone dim in the once festive town, prompting her to reconnect with an old flame to set their hearts and the town ablaze with light again.

A look at the life and career of Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood.

Four families compete each week to transform their homes for the holidays, in hopes of winning the $50,000 prize and the coveted Light Fight trophy.

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman host a crafting series where incredibly talented people come together for a friendly competition.

A wealthy teenager tries to prove herself after she's forced outside of her comfort zone.

Body Cam features the actual footage of the daily activities of law enforcement officers throughout the country. The video is combined with firsthand accounts to provide insight into the dangerous situations that officers encounter daily.

Country music star Brad Paisley hosts an hour-long prime-time variety special.

Jesus, who's hitting the big 3-0, brings a surprise guest to meet the family.

Hiccup and Toothless reunite to remind both their kinds of the inseparable bond between vikings and dragons.

A 51-part shorts series that each focus on a different Walt Disney employee's job.

On her 40th birthday, Tiffany Haddish drops a bombastic special studded with singing, dancing and raunchy reflections on her long road to womanhood.

A journey deep into Alaska's bush, where naturalist and adventurer Billy Brown, along with his wife, Ami, and their seven children, choose to live life on their own terms, connected to wild nature and bonded to each other.

Black Ink Crew: Chicago follows a passionate and ambitious group of tattoo artists and friends through the unforgiving streets of Chicago as they band together to create new identities for themselves, their families, and their business.

Harrowing experience and pioneering endeavor in an undisclosed, remote location in a 90,000-acre swath of land in central Oregon.

Husband and wife team Chrissy and Erik Kopplin re-think, re-design, and renovate small businesses in just five days.