It's staff appreciation week at Santa's Village, and to shine a spotlight on the hardworking heroes who keep Christmas running smoothly, host Jesse Palmer asks the baking teams to make peppermint holiday desserts to honor the unsung heroes of the Peppermint Dept. In the main heat, the bakers appreciate the seamstresses and tailors who keep Santa's fit fresh by making radical red velvet desserts. Judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown, and Molly Yeh choose the winner of the $1,000 Ghirardelli prize package, and each member of the winning team earns 30 minutes of time that they can use throughout the rest of the season. After one baker from the losing team is eliminated, both teams are dissolved - leaving every baker for themselves going forward.

A highly radioactive material is stolen from a medical disposal facility, sending the team to track down the thief. Meanwhile, after Eva goes to check on her mom, she finds herself in the middle of a fragile situation on the Staten Island Ferry.

Ron refuses to be babied on his first day back; Alex faces off with Val over some I.O.U.'s; Bruce deepens his relationship with Dr. Emerson.

The crew's night off takes a tense turn when strangers confront them on the dock, leading to Chef Moe stepping in to defend the group. Matt's bad mood boils over into a tense conversation with Alex, who calls him out for taking his frustration out on the team. James and Rosa's flirtation blossoms. Chef Moe's stress over keeping up with the workload starts to show.

Chris Hayes breaks down the Republican-backed push to impeach Pete Hegseth, Democratic plans for Trump corruption oversight, and why some Trump voters shifted toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms. Guests Mark Kelly, Sarah Longwell, Ken Delaney, and Patrick Gaspard discuss accountability, voter backlash, and the history-making incoming Democratic class.

Co-hosts and fiancés Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes compete; a new father faces off with a speech pathologist.

Live from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Tobin and Rusty both attempt to become financially independent from the Dinkins family, but Reggie has other ideas.

The live shows kick off as artists from two of the teams hit the stage for a nostalgic night of Y2K-themed performances; viewers begin the vote for their favorite artists with results being announced the same night.

Rachel Maddow examines a House impeachment push against Pete Hegseth and argues that Todd Blanche's Justice Department faces a larger accountability test, with lessons from Harry Daugherty and Teapot Dome. She also speaks with Georgia Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and former FBI official Peter Strzok while tracking unfinished Senate and governor races.

When a recently paroled man is murdered in a park, Charlie and Rex go undercover at his halfway house and uncover a criminal operation involving gourmet cheese.

The live show in Phoenix continues; Shane's condo project is in jeopardy just as Jeff prepares to move into his new house; Jeff and Molly Sims plan a major Chump event, with an unexpected name on the guest list.

When a targeted explosion rocks the Upper East Side and kills an international arms dealer, the team learns the culprit is assassin Felix Vincente; Bill makes a difficult decision in order to stop him before he turns the fight against the CIA.

Eight world champion athletes face off as they compete for up to $1 million for charity.

At the Zenith Ball, Mike tries to prove his theory about the assassination attempt. Clare and Nia work together to stop a terrorist group.

A former Arkansas state senator is found dead in her home, her body wrapped in a tarp. Outside, the security cameras are gone. Investigators begin to ask whether her political past made her a target.

Congress returns after sweeping Democratic wins. Also, the Mississippi Senate race is still too close to call. Plus, Rachel Maddow's new book details the history and the collapse of the Justice Department. And Democrats dominate Nevada's 2026 midterm elections. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Scott Colom, Rachel Maddow, and Rep.-elect Teresa Benitez-Thompson join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Jon Stewart shares his take on the chaotic aftermath of the midterm blue wave and the fractured GOP left in its wake. MAGA pundits blame Trump for the electoral carnage, Ross Douthat plays hardball with the president on "60 Minutes," and Stephen Miller gets an unforeseen promotion to chief of staff (thanks to his calm, level-headed demeanor). Plus, Jordan Klepper chats with Jon live from the White House, freshly updated with Miller's totally-not-creepy personal effects.

"The core function of the Justice Department is to make sure that the Constitution is in effect in this country. And if you want the Constitution to not be in effect in this country, you do not need that building full of lawyers telling you otherwise." Award-winning MS NOW host Rachel Maddow joins Jon Stewart to discuss her new book about the DOJ called "Department of Fate: The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse of America's Most Consequential Institution." Maddow opens up about MS NOW's 2026 election night coverage, her perspective on more people gaining access to healthcare as a result of state Democratic majorities, and why Trump's dismantling of the Department of Justice in his second term surprised her. Plus, the Monday Nighters chat about rising healthcare costs, corruption, and Maddow's pragmatic suggestions for government reform.

Guest includes Pete Davidson, Meghann Fahy, Léa Seydoux, and the cast of "Ask This Old House".

1. Bill Murray ("A Course Called Ireland"). 

2. Andy Richter ("Elf Unwrapped: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Christmas Classic"). 

3. Sy Smith sits in with The Cletones.

Guest includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jamie Dornan.

Linda goes in search of answers. Tensions rise between Suki and Ash. Mark finds himself in a tricky situation.

Joe has big plans for the lake, with Stacey keeping everything on track. But between press interest, two birthdays and Joe's new emu obsession, life is busy.

A tense camping trip, a lost wedding ring and goat yoga - all whilst a possible move from Pickle Cottage takes a big step forward.

Stacey and Joe find a buyer for Pickle Cottage, while fish arrive at the lake and miniature ponies are on the agenda. Zach faces a big test before heading to America.

It's a big week at the lake and there is still a mountain of work to do. Stacey says goodbye to Zach as he heads to America, while Joe cheers her up with an unlikely upcycling project.