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Wednesday, Dec. 3
OH. WHAT. FUN.
Prime Video
Original Film!
In this comedy, Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) makes the Christmas magic happen every year for her family, but her children and grandchildren don’t realize the effort it takes — until she goes missing. The ensemble cast includes Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman and Eva Longoria.
My Secret Santa
Netflix
Original Film!
This rom-com stars Virgin River’s Alexandra Breckenridge as a vivacious single mom in need of a job who decides to disguise herself as a man in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the hotel manager (Ryan Eggold, New Amsterdam), complications develop that could ruin everything. Also stars Tia Mowry and Madison MacIsaac.
The Miracles Among Us
FOX Nation
FOX News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel presents this special previewing his new book, The Miracles Among Us. Siegel talks to survivors and doctors who have witnessed miracles up close and personal. Special guests include Dr. Tom Catena, Dr. Robert “Bob” Montgomery and Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA).
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
Freeform, 12:30pm
This animated special from 2005 is narrated by Burt Reynolds and features SpongeBob SquarePants voice actors Bill Fagerbakke and Tom Kenny. Frosty the Snowman (Fagerbakke) has to prove to Mr. Tinkerton (Kenny), the stodgy mayor of Evergreen, that magic really does exist.
Shifting Gears: “License”
ABC, 8pm
When he finds out Carter’s (Maxwell Simkins) getting driving lessons, Matt’s (Tim Allen) plan to prove he’s the better teacher hits a snag when he learns his license is expired.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
The CW, 8pm
Season Finale!
In the Season 1 finale “Cul-De-Sac,” Graff and Bateman (Aden Young and Kathleen Munroe) investigate the murder of a respected defense attorney who was about to reveal a secret that may involve one of her powerful clients.
The Floor: “The Knives Are Out”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “The Knives Are Out,” a major player is targeted for elimination, but can they find a David to destroy this Goliath? Rob Lowe hosts.
93rd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
NBC, 8pm Live
Happy’s Place star Reba McEntire will headline as the host of this year’s annual tree lighting celebration in Rockefeller Center, which will air over a two-hour telecast.
TCM Spotlight: Hanna-Barbera — Part 1
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
You might have thought that Hanna-Barbera only made short-attention-span cartoons, but the cartoon team also plied their talents in creating and producing feature-length animated and live-action films. Tonight, the focus is on animated films made for the movie theater and TV. Enjoy some chuckles when Yogi Bear and Fred Flintstone leave their comfort zones of Jellystone Park and Bedrock, respectively, in Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear (1964) and The Man Called Flintstone (1966). Then, just in time for the holidays, take a break from another viewing of 1983’s classic A Christmas Story and enjoy H-B’s 1972 special of the same name, in which a dog and a mouse set off on an adventure to deliver a boy’s letter to Santa (voice of Hal Smith from The Adventures of Gumby and Davey and Goliath). This could be your new favorite Christmas show!
Abbott Elementary: “Goofgirl”
ABC, 8:30pm
A new member joins Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) Garden Goofballs in the new episode “Goofgirl.”
Expedition Unknown: “The Real ‘Goonies’ Treasure”
Discovery Channel, 9pm
The 40th anniversary of The Goonies finds Josh Gates headed to Oregon in search of the real-life pirate treasure that inspired his all-time favorite movie. On the rocky shores of the Pacific, he finds pieces of a Spanish galleon that wrecked in 1694.
99 to Beat: “The Holidays Are Coming”
FOX, 9pm
The remaining 15 contestants compete in “Ping Pong Obstacle Course,” “Snatch the Hat,” “Candle Extinguisher,” “Balance See Saw” and “Tower of Boxes” in the new episode “The Holidays Are Coming.” Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews host.
Cheap A$$ Beach Houses
HGTV, 9pm
New Series!
This new 16-episode fantasy lifestyle series, premiering with two back-to-back episodes tonight, will humorously show viewers how to own a slice of affordable paradise.
Christmas in Nashville
NBC, 10pm
Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City.
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Thursday, Dec. 4
The Trouble With Angels
FMC, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
In this warmhearted, mischievous 1966 comedy directed by Ida Lupino, two spirited teens — Mary Clancy (Hayley Mills), a sharp-tongued rebel with a flair for trouble and pranks, and Rachel Devery (June Harding), her sweet-natured but equally curious partner in crime — enroll at an all-girls Catholic boarding school run by the dignified yet deeply compassionate Mother Superior (Rosalind Russell). Beneath the laughter and high jinks, the film gently unfolds a story about friendship, guidance and the unexpected places where a young woman might find purpose.
The Abandons
Netflix
New Series!
Set in 1854 Washington Territory, this series follows the matriarchs of two very different families — one of wealth and privilege bound by blood, the other a found family of orphans and outcasts bound by love and necessity — as they find their fates linked by two crimes, an awful secret, a star-crossed love and a piece of land with silver underneath. The 10-episode series echoes the American struggle of the haves and have-nots, in a place just beyond the reach of justice.
TCM Spotlight: American Sports Heroes
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Enjoy a day of movies featuring some of America’s favorite heroes in the sporting world. There’s an Olympic contender in The Bob Mathias Story (1954); a tale of football star Elroy Hirsch in Crazylegs (1953); baseball greats in The Babe Ruth Story (1948) and The Jackie Robinson Story (1950); collegiate (and professional) stars in 1940’s Knute Rockne All American and 1951’s Jim Thorpe — All American; and two boxing features, 1956’s Somebody Up There Likes Me, starring Paul Newman, and 1996’s documentary When We Were Kings, chronicling George Foreman and Muhammad Ali’s infamous “Rumble in the Jungle.”
Celebrity Family Feud: “The Housemaid vs. the Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special”
ABC, 8pm
In this new holiday edition of the game show, the cast of the new movie The Housemaid (including Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney) plays for charity against fan favorites from The Real Housewives reality TV franchise. Steve Harvey hosts.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Bravo, 8pm
Season Premiere!
It’s Season 15, and the glamour and gasps will be plenty as we see the return of Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Bozoma Saint John and Sutton Stracke, along with new housewife and fashion mogul Rachel Zoe and self-made businesswoman Amanda Frances. Restaurant socialite and Paris’ mamma, Kathy Hilton, and actress Jennifer Tilly also appear with their new friend Natalie Swanston Fuller.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “A Bus Bench and Faith Out the Wazoo”
CBS, 8pm
Audrey and Mary’s (Rachel Bay Jones and returning guest star Zoe Perry) feud rears its head when Georgie (Montana Jordan) needs their help with the tire store in the new episode “A Bus Bench and Faith Out the Wazoo.”
Best Christmas Movies Ever!
The CW, 8pm
Join over 50 stars, writers, athletes, directors and critics as they share the spirit of the season and discuss such beloved classics as Home Alone, Elf, The Santa Clause, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, It’s a Wonderful Life and, of course, Die Hard in this Christmas special feature.
Hell’s Kitchen: “Is It Steak?”
FOX, 8pm
The blind taste test is back for the new episode “Is It Steak?” Teams must push aside tensions to come out on top with a perfect dinner service.
Do You Fear What I Fear
LMN, 8pm
Original Film!
When Claire (Ciara Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment — each with a message from someone who knows her too well. Also stars Josh Henderson.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
NBC, 8pm
In this original 1966 animated TV special based on Dr. Seuss’ classic story, Boris Karloff narrates and voices the titular Grinch, who schemes to steal every material vestige of Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. But the Grinch ultimately discovers he can’t remove the spirit of Christmas from the Whos’ hearts. The special will encore on Christmas Day.
Frosty the Snowman
NBC, 8:30pm
Jimmy Durante narrates this classic animated musical special, with Jackie Vernon providing the voice of the “jolly, happy soul” whose old silk hat full of magic brings him to life.
The Great Christmas Light Fight
ABC, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The holiday decorating competition series is back for a new season as families go all out to win the $50,000 grand prize and coveted Light Fight trophy. Two episodes, “The Holiday Express” and “Santa’s Making His List,” air tonight.
Matlock: “Prior Bad Acts”
CBS, 9pm
Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving her mother’s (guest star Vernee Watson) new husband in the new episode “Prior Bad Acts.”
Next Level Baker
FOX, 9pm
New Series!
Gordon Ramsay is joined by Carla Hall of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship and Candace Nelson, cofounder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, to serve as judges and mentors in this three-week holiday edition of Next Level Chef. Twelve bakers compete in the three-level kitchen (transformed into a festive winter wonderland) and select their ingredients to capture the flavors of traditional sweets from around the world.
Elsbeth: “Basket Case”
CBS, 10pm
Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) goes from the squad room to the locker room when a campus murder rocks the world of college basketball in the new episode “Basket Case.”
Friday, Dec. 5
Bell, Book and Candle
FMC, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
After James Stewart’s and Kim Novak’s thrilling roles in Vertigo in May 1958, audiences could watch the pair again that November in this much lighter fare. Novak stars as Gillian, a Manhattan witch who’s bored with potions and spells until she sets her sights on her handsome upstairs neighbor, book publisher Shepherd Henderson (Stewart). Gillian, however, gets far more than she bargained for when she casts a love spell on him over the Christmas holidays.
Owning Manhattan
Netflix
Season Premiere!
Season 2 of the reality series continues to follow world-famous broker and CEO Ryan Serhant, who will stop at nothing as he builds his brokerage and goes after the most exclusive luxury listings in the city, along with his ambitious army of agents.
Jay Kelly
Netflix
Original Film!
Poignant, humorous and heartbreaking, George Clooney and Adam Sandler headline this drama that follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly (Clooney) as he embarks on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery confronting both his past and present. Jay is accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Sandler). Both men are dealing with their life choices and the legacies they will leave behind.
The New Yorker at 100
Netflix
It is considered one of the most culturally significant magazines of all time. Now, as The New Yorker marks its centennial, the iconic publication is granting unprecedented access to its inner workings, its contributors and its archives. This documentary follows the editors, writers and creatives behind the scenes of one of the longest-running print magazines of our time.
TCM Spotlight: Agnes Moorehead
TCM, beginning at 6:45am
Catch a Classic!
Before tomorrow’s 125th anniversary of her birth (Dec. 6, 1900), TCM honors actor Agnes Moorehead. While many remember her as Endora, the wisecracking witch mother on TV’s Bewitched, Moorehead’s roles as steely, tough-minded older women were first honed in a stellar film career that earned her four Academy Award nominations. Beginning in radio, she acted in Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds broadcast and then collaborated with him on a number of his movies. They both had their feature film debuts in 1941’s groundbreaking Citizen Kane (he as director, she as actor) and continued their work together in 1942’s The Magnificent Ambersons, for which Moorehead received her first Oscar nomination. Both movies are featured in today’s tribute, as is Johnny Belinda (1948), where Moorehead delivers another cruel performance that snagged her a third Oscar nomination. The day’s celebration rounds out with still serious but somewhat lighter fare in Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945), The Swan (1956), The Woman in White (1948) and, in perhaps a prelude to her later fame as an occult character, The Bat (1959).
College Football: Conference Championships
ABC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN & FOX, beginning at 7pm Live
Championship games take place tonight for Conference USA: Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State (CBS Sports Network), Sun Belt: Troy vs. James Madison (ESPN), American Athletic: North Texas vs. Tulane (ABC) and Mountain West: UNLV vs. Boise State (FOX).
Sheriff Country: “Glory Days”
CBS, 8pm
While investigating a brutal assault at Edgewater High, Mickey (Morena Baccarin) uncovers a disturbing web of secrets, lies and abuse of power at the school in the new episode “Glory Days.”
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
The CW, 8pm
Season Finale!
Marco Grandia, Sylvain Juzan, Alexander Merk and Keona are among the magicians attempting to outwit Penn & Teller in the Season 11 finale “Can a Bison Buffalo Penn & Teller?”
Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
New Series!
In this series based on a book by Jenny Bayliss, talented Savile Row textile pattern designer Kate (Mae Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her divorced father. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas — a holiday-themed matchmaking program filled with Yuletide dating experiences. “Kate is kind of very much like me, someone who hears that she’s about to be invited to do something and says ‘no’ before she even hears what it is,” Whitman tells us. “So thanks to her friends and a little bit of that, she’s set out to do 12 dates at 12 different locations.” As Kate wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself. Also stars Jane Seymour and Mary McDonnell.
Jingle All the Way to Love
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only
to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite),
uses the story and asks listeners to help track down her mystery man.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
NBC, 8pm
The beloved Rankin/Bass animated production from 1964 continues as the longest-running holiday special in television history. Narrated by Burl Ives, it follows Rudolph and his friends — Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and others — as they go down in history by saving Christmas.
Friday Night Vibes: “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
TBS, 8pm
This movie-talk series spotlights some of the most popular films with diverse voices in front of and behind the camera. Hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks welcome special guest actress Nafessa Williams, who plays Robyn in the film, for a screening of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Fire Country: “Best Mom in the World”
CBS, 9pm
Sharon (Diane Farr) is blindsided by a visit from her estranged mother (guest star Christine Lahti), whose sudden reappearance stirs up painful family history in the new episode “Best Mom in the World.”
Spartacus: House of Ashur
Starz, 9pm
New Series!
The Spartacus franchise is reborn with this new 10-episode series that explores an alternate history in which cunning gladiator and former slave Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) killed Spartacus. That act made Ashur a friend to the Roman Republic and owner of Spartacus’ villa and gladiator school. As Ashur steers his unruly gladiators toward success, he becomes enmeshed in Roman politics all the way up to Julius Caesar (Jackson Gallagher). Graham McTavish, Jamaica Vaughan, Ivana Baquero, Claudia Black and Tenika Davis also star.
Happy’s Place: “Testing Testing”
NBC, 9:15pm
In the new episode “Testing Testing,” Bobbie (Reba McEntire) notices how much Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) misses school, so she signs them both up for an online course unaware of how seriously Isabella would take it.
Stumble: “Button Day”
NBC, 9:45pm
Courteney (Jenn Lyon) makes a deal with the Button Factory owner that if her team performs a dazzling routine, he’ll write her department a big check in the new episode “Button Day.”
Boston Blue: “Baggage Claim”
CBS, 10pm
Lena’s (Sonequa Martin-Green) pursuit of justice forces Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) into an unexpected role reversal in the new episode “Baggage Claim.”
A Christmas Cookbook
Lifetime, 10pm
Original Film!
Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in a festive club of food lovers who cook, give back and celebrate the season solo. Things change when sparks fly with the club’s warmhearted founder (Franco Lo Presti).
Saturday, Dec. 6
Bright Eyes
FETV, 3pm
Catch a Classic!
1934 was Shirley Temple’s breakthrough year (when she only turned 6!). Her slate of films earned her a special Juvenile Academy Award and included tonight’s movie, Bright Eyes, where she plays an orphan (her most-often played character) and features what became her signature song, “On the Good Ship Lollipop.” She then became the top box office draw for the next four years!
Classic Christmas Cartoons
MeTV Toons, beginning at 6pm
If you’re not already full of the holiday spirit, MeTV Toons is ready to help you get there, with hours of Christmas cartoons every Saturday and Sunday from now until December 21, 2025! On weekend evenings, on Saturdays and Sundays, viewers can sit down to Christmas classics featuring your favorite toon stars, including Yogi Bear, the Flinstones, the Smurfs, Casper, the Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Bugs Bunny and more. Relive your favorite ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s holiday memories!
Lakefront Luxury
A&E, 11am
New Episodes!
More prospective buyers hunt for the ultimate home on a lake. Whether it’s a vacation property or a primary residence, life for many is better on the lake.
Oceanfront Property Hunt
A&E, 12pm
Season Premiere!
The sounds of the waves crashing, long beach walks and sunny skies are dreams for many people who want to make living by the ocean a reality. Follow their hunt for unique oceanfront properties along rugged coasts in search of spectacular ocean views.
College Football: Conference Championships
ABC, ESPN & FOX, beginning at 12pm Live
Berths in the College Football Playoff are on the line today with conference championship clashes. Catch the Big 12 title game between BYU and Texas Tech in Arlington, Texas (ABC); Miami of Ohio vs. Western Michigan in the MAC championship in Detroit (ESPN); Georgia vs. Alabama in the SEC championship game in Atlanta (ABC); Duke vs. Virginia in the ACC matchup in Charlotte, North Carolina (ABC); and No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten championship in Indianapolis (FOX).
Reindeer in Here
CBS, 8pm
In this one-hour animated holiday special from 2022, a young reindeer and a lonely 10-year-old boy team up to save Christmas by retrieving a magical snow globe that was stolen by a mysterious villain. The voice cast includes Adam Devine, Jim Gaffigan, Melissa Villaseñor, Henry Winkler, Candace Cameron Bure, Donald Faison and Jo Koy.
Paws in the City
The CW, 8pm
Original Film!
Part of the Harlequin movie series partnership, this book-to-film romance stars Shadowhunters’ Emeraude Toubia as Issa, who finds herself unemployed and taking the only job she can find — caring for a privileged dachshund owned by a reclusive man.
Cranberries and Carols
Great American Family, 8pm
Original Film!
When a devoted café owner (Jill Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town’s cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with a military engineer (Trevor Donovan) from a disastrous blind date 20 years ago.
She’s Making a List
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Falling on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to a consulting firm, and the top lead inspector is Isabel (Lacey Chabert, Party of Five), who begins to question the rigid rules of her job after meeting one young child and his widowed father (Andrew Walker).
Deck the Hallways
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Loretta Devine stars as a grandmother who’s traded old holiday traditions for bold new adventures, and along the way her granddaughter (Naika Toussaint) may even find love with her former childhood crush (Jaime M. Callica).
Two for One: Debra Winger
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
In case you missed actress Debra Winger’s double-feature programming picks earlier this year, here’s your chance to see an encore presentation of two very unconventional films. The evening begins with 1951’s People Will Talk, starring Cary Grant as the unorthodox and persecuted Dr. Noah Praetorius, who defies societal norms by falling in love with a pregnant single woman (Jeanne Crain). Next is 1934’s The Scarlet Empress, starring Marlene Dietrich as a German princess who eventually becomes Russia’s Catherine the Great. Sam Jaffe’s turn as her highness’ eccentric husband the grand duke will ingrain some truly bizarre sequences in your memory. More impressive is Dietrich’s remarkable transformation (under frequent collaborator Josef von Sternberg’s direction) from timid bride to ruthless power-seeking empress in this beautifully shot black-and-white masterpiece.
The Christmas Showdown
OWN, 9pm
Original Film!
Former childhood best friends April (Corbin Reid) and Chastity (Amber Stevens West) haven’t spoken since April bailed on their plan to move to New York, choosing Paris instead to chase her dream as an event producer. When her career fizzles, April returns home and unexpectedly crosses paths with Chastity, who is also out of work and desperate for a fresh start. Both women set their sights on the same event design job, and what begins as a friendly rivalry quickly escalates to an all-out holiday showdown.
Merry Missed Connection
Lifetime, 10pm
Original Film!
Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary but accidentally brings home the wrong one. Can she find her diary and her soulmate?
Saturday Night Live: “Melissa McCarthy/Dijon”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Actor/comedian Melissa McCarthy hosts with R&B artist Dijon as musical guest.