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There's a whole lot of Thanksgiving going on at ABC — in the network's four Wednesday-night sitcoms that is.
• On "The Middle" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4), the Hecks decide to forgo Thanksgiving when Frankie must pick up a holiday position.
• On "The Goldbergs" (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4), Beverly insists on hosting a big family gathering for Thanksgiving — but her brother tricks Pop-Pop into thinking the dinner is elsewhere.
• On "Modern Family" (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4), it's the day after Thanksgiving and a conversation over leftovers brunch turns to a fantastic house Phil has listed — and everybody decides to sneak in and see it.
• And on "Black-ish" (8:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4), well, they've moved a bit past Thanksgiving. Bow tries to get the family organized for the annual Christmas card shoot.
Elsewhere on TV ...
"Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance" (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): One castaway risks everything to gain an advantage; another castaway steps up in a brutal individual immunity challenge; and three castaways deemed the "Witches Coven" stir the pot at camp.
"The Mysteries of Laura" (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): An undercover cop is exposed and killed.
"Earth's Natural Wonders" (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): In the finale, wonders created by life itself are examined.
"Rosewood" (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Rosewood and Villa team up with a bounty hunter to search for a murderer in the Everglades.
"Arrow" (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Green Arrow's ongoing battle with Damien Darhk is complicated by a shocking revelation.
NBA (7 p.m., ROOT): Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz
"Criminal Minds" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Kidnap victims forced to endure sleep deprivation.
"Modern Family" (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Jay and Gloria plan a surprise getaway to Miami for the entire Pritchett clan.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): A child abductor's trial gets complicated when a plea deal is rejected,.
"Nova" (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): In the conclusion of this three-parter, the history of North America since the arrival of humans is chronicled.
"Empire" (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Battle lines are drawn when Lucious attempts to assert his power by releasing a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir.
"Supernatural" (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Sheriff Donna calls Sam and Dean for help after a horrific murder with supernatural elements occurs in her town.
"Jay Leno's Garage" (8 p.m., CNBC): Jay races a driverless car from Audi and discusses racing with Mario Andretti.
"Black-ish" (8:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Bow prepares for the Johnson family's Christmas card photo shoot.
"Code Black" (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Christa is responsible for all emergencies at Angels Memorial that occur outside of the E.R.
"Nashville" (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Maddie gets a contract offer, but Rayna doesn't approve; financially strapped Avery resorts to doing jingles.
"Chicago P.D." (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): A decapitated body found in Lake Michigan is linked to Voight's social circle.
"The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman" (9 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): The finale explores what's in store for the human brain and human species.
"South Park" (11 p.m., Comedy Cental): Jimmy challenges PC Principal when the budding newsman is flagged for inappropriate language in the school paper.
"American Horror Story: Hotel" (11 p.m., FX): Will Drake's renovations uncover a secret; the Countess learns the fate of her first love.
"The League" (11 p.m., FXX): Sofia decides to get plastic surgery; Rafi and Dirty Randy travel to Puerto Rico.
"Moonbeam City" (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central): Rad gets trapped in the department's parking garage after refusing to pay the lost ticket fee.
"You're the Worst" (11:30 p.m., FXX): Jimmy gets closer to his bartender friend; Gretchen joins Sam for a radio interview; Edgar tries to get to know Dorothy's comedy friends.