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Friday, Dec. 5
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.
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock
Apple TV
In this new holiday special from the Jim Henson Company, the Fraggles eagerly await the first snow of the season and all the traditions it brings, but when only a single snowflake arrives and Gobo can’t write the yearly holiday song everyone is expecting, the season is thrown off course. For the first time ever, Gobo journeys to the human world (or as the Fraggles refer to it, Outer Space) to find some unexpected musical inspiration. And in another first, back at the Gorgs’ castle, Junior is overwhelmed by the arrival of a new baby Gorg joining the family. This holiday season, the Fraggles and Gorgs learn that beautiful moments aren’t always perfect — but they can be as unique and memorable as snowflakes.
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.”
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.
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.”
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).
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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.
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
CNN, 8pm
Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates hosts this special ceremony honoring everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others. Meryl Streep, Jon Batiste, Kathryn Hahn, Regina Hall, Parker Posey, Zachary Quinto, Kelly Ripa and Adam Scott are among the special guests and presenters. This year, the third annual CNN Heroes Legacy Award will continue the new tradition of honoring not-so-everyday people dedicated to a lifetime of service by recognizing Robert Redford with a special tribute and appearance by former vice president Al Gore accepting the award on behalf of the Redford family. Redford’s unwavering advocacy for the planet through activism, storytelling and decades of public engagement embodies the profound, lasting impact the Legacy Award seeks to honor. CNN Heroes will also honor one extraordinary young person making a difference in his community. The 2025 CNN Heroes Young Wonder is Cash Daniels, a Chattanooga native who grew up spending a lot of time around the Tennessee River. When he learned how polluted the river was, he decided to do something about it. Now 16, Cash, “The Conservation Kid,” has spent more than half his life working to clean the waterway and inspire others to protect nature around them.
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.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints
FOX Nation
Midseason Finale!
This documentary series about the history of the saints concludes the first part of Season 2 with a look at St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized in September and is the first “millennial saint.” Raised in Milan in the 1990s, Acutis felt a deep spiritual connection within. His fascination with the Eucharist grew into an unwavering mission. Using his advanced programming skills, Acutis harnessed the power of the Internet to spread the word of Christ through the documentation of Eucharistic miracles, earning him a reputation as “God’s Influencer.” When diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 15, Acutis faced his illness with the calm resolve of someone far beyond his years. As the cancer spread rapidly, he found peace in his faith and continued to inspire those around him.
Formula 1 Racing: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
ESPN, 7:55am Live
The Formula 1 racing season concludes at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri have the chance to win the championship with a strong finish on the Yas Marina Circuit’s 5.281 km, 16-corner course.
College Football Playoff Selection Show
ESPN, 12pm Live
The 12-team field and seeding for the College Football Playoff are announced and analyzed in this live special on ESPN.
Shirley Temple Icon-a-Thon
MOVIES!, beginning at 12:15pm
Catch a Classic!
Settle in for a marathon of films starring the smallest (and most popular) triple threat in cinema history. 1934’s Bright Eyes kicks off the day, where Shirley Temple plays a 5-year-old girl named Shirley who lives with her widowed mother Mary (Lois Wilson) in the care of the wealthy Smythe family and wins their hearts after a plane crash. Heidi (1937) follows, starring Temple as a Swiss orphan who is taken from her mountain-dwelling grandfather (Jean Hersholt) to be a companion to a disabled girl named Klara (Marcia Mae Jones). The adventure/drama film Wee Willie Winkie (1937) is next — one of the only films in Temple’s repertoire that doesn’t feature her signature song-and-dance routines. Finish your afternoon with 1938’s Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, based on the 1903 novel, where Temple shines as a young entertainer who is sought after by a radio producer looking for the perfect face and voice — a true parallel of life imitating art.
I’ll Be Seeing You
FETV, 3pm
Catch a Classic!
Two sad souls, each with a secret — he has PTSD from war action, she’s on a brief furlough from prison —meet cute on a train during the Christmas season in a moment that may just bring much needed joy to their lives. This exceedingly popular 1944 drama, with Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten and Shirley Temple, tackled some serious subjects with intelligence and sensitivity and remains a popular holiday favorite as two people, both broken in spirit, slowly come to believe in the possibility of second chances.
Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Final
NBC, 4:30pm Live
America’s Ilia Malinin competes for his third straight ISU Grand Prix championship in the final event in Nagoya, Japan.
Tracker: “Eurydice”
CBS, 8pm
When a grieving mother becomes the prime suspect in her missing daughter’s murder, Colter (Justin Hartley) sets out to find the true culprit and prove her innocence in the new episode “Eurydice.”
The Simpsons: “Guess Who’s Coming to Skinner”
FOX, 8pm
Kieran Culkin, Kerry Washington, Karen Gillan, Kurtwood Smith and Barry Sonnenfeld provide guest voices in the new episode “Guess Who’s Coming to Skinner,” in which Principal Skinner (voice of Harry Shearer) discovers that one of his students is a runaway who has been living in the school library.
Christmas at Mistletoe Manor
Great American Family, 8pm
Original Film!
When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a World War II nurse, she finds herself swept into the castle’s holiday magic — and the unexpected warmth of its charming proprietor. Stars Madeleine Coghlan and Lior Selve.
Single on the 25th
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
For Nell Duke (Lyndsy Fonseca, Nikita), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. Things change when her family cancels Christmas plans and she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Daniel Lissing, When Calls the Heart), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days
TLC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
This season introduces a new cast of hopeful romantics ready to risk it all for love when eight Americans leave everything behind to travel to international destinations like the Philippines, Belize, Turkey, Morocco, Madagascar, Nigeria and Australia.
The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper: “Justice Defenders: Change Inside Prison”
CNN, 8pm
Anderson Cooper returns to Nairobi, Kenya, to revisit a story he first covered six years ago about a prison system in which overcrowding and severe resource shortages create harsh daily realities for the tens of thousands of people held inside. Without access to an attorney, and unable to pay bail, many may remain incarcerated for years before ever standing trial. Cooper catches up with Alexander McLean, founder of Justice Defenders, an innovative nonprofit organization that trains incarcerated people to become paralegals and even earn law degrees. The program has helped more than 69,000 incarcerated men and women leave prison and return to society.
NFL Football: Houston at Kansas City
NBC, 8:15pm Live
A rematch of last season’s AFC divisional playoff game has the Houston Texans visiting the Kansas City Chiefs for a Week 14 Sunday Night Football matchup.
Krapopolis: “Nike (The Goddness)”
FOX, 9pm
Tyrannis (voice of Richard Ayoade) and his siblings enter a contest in the new episode “Nike (The Goddness).”
Bob’s Burgers: “Les Lizárdables”
FOX, 9:30pm
Gene and Courtney (voices of Eugene Mirman and David Wain) become embroiled in a complex custody battle over an injured lizard in the new episode “Les Lizárdables.”
Monday, Dec. 8
NFL Football: Philadelphia at L.A. Chargers
ABC & ESPN, 8pm Live
Week 14’s Monday Night Football clash features a duel between Jalen Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles and the L.A. Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
DMV: “The Next Window”
CBS, 8pm
In the freshman comedy’s special holiday episode, the DMV employees head to a festive party in Sacramento (aka “Big Sac”).
The Waltons’ Homecoming
The CW, 8pm
John-Boy (Logan Shroyer) embarks on a life-altering journey to find his father on Christmas Eve in this 2021 TV movie.
Name That Tune: “Punchlines & Playlists”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Punchlines & Playlists,” comedians Rob Riggle and Finesse Mitchell face off in the first game. The second game has a grocery store manager from Kentucky playing against an accountant from Illinois. Jane Krakowski hosts with bandleader Randy Jackson.
TCM Spotlight: Art Deco — Part 1
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
With its refreshing change from Victorian clutter, the art deco style featured clean lines and expensive materials like ebony and ivory, ushering in a new standard for luxury and glamour during the 1920s and ’30s. Revel in some of filmdom’s most beautiful art deco backdrops in the high-society ensemble drama Grand Hotel (1932), the visually stunning and influential Metropolis (1927), and even the gangster classic Little Caesar (1931).
The Neighborhood
CBS, 8:30pm
Midseason Finale!
In the sitcom’s final holiday episode, “Welcome to Secrets and Santa,” the Butlers’ anniversary plans take an unexpected turn when a blast from the past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Gemma (Beth Behrs) finds herself caught in a holiday misunderstanding.
The Paper: “Scam Alert!”
NBC, 8:30pm
The Peacock comedy continues on NBC with “Scam Alert!” Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) chases a story about a scammer operating through a dating app and learns Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore) was a victim.
FBI: “Ratlined”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Ratlined,” a journalist is shot while interviewing a prime minister, and all fingers point to an assassination attempt.
Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition
Food Network & Magnolia Network, 9pm
Season Finale!
Find out which team built the most incredible, edible gingerbread worlds in the season finale of this competition series. Oliver Hudson hosts.
Celebrity Weakest Link
FOX, 9pm
Season Finale!
Kal Penn, Jason George, Dr. Sandra Lee, Ryan Eggold, Dr. Terry Dubrow, Hill Harper, Torrey DeVitto and Dr. Will Kirby — all celebrity doctors or actors who have played doctors on TV — compete to win up to $1 million dollars for the charity of their choosing in the season finale “TV Doctors.” Jane Lynch hosts.
Watson: “Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah,” Watson (Morris Chestnut) and the fellows help Laila’s (Tika Sumpter) son, who was injured in a car accident while pursuing his crush.
“Password” Holiday Special
NBC, 10pm
Celebrity guest Jonathan Groff spreads good cheer, pairing up with contestants to compete against Jimmy Fallon and his teammate in a festive edition of the iconic celebrity word game. Keke Palmer hosts.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
70th Anniversary Films
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
The year 1955 saw the first McDonald’s franchise, the TV premieres of The Mickey Mouse Club and Captain Kangaroo, and the death of actor James Dean. The year also marked the release of these memorable (now 70 years young) movies: the Henry Fonda/Jack Lemmon Navy comedy Mister Roberts; the musicals Kismet, starring popular baritone Howard Keel, and Oklahoma!, featuring the screen debut of singer Shirley Jones; and the disturbing Robert Mitchum drama The Night of the Hunter (watch for a shot that’s strikingly reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings’ Black Rider appearance).
College Basketball: Jimmy V Classic
ESPN, beginning at 6:30pm Live
New York City’s Madison Square Garden hosts this event benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research with Clemson vs. BYU and Florida vs. UConn.
NHL Hockey
TNT & truTV, beginning at 7pm Live
NHL action tonight has the Vegas Golden Knights at the N.Y. Islanders on TNT, followed by the Colorado Avalanche at the Nashville Predators on TNT and truTV.
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas
ABC, 8pm
ABC has tapped Kevin Costner to host a special exploring the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christ’s birth, offering an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.
NCIS: “Stolen Moments”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Stolen Moments,” a man is shot by the Secret Service outside the vice president’s official residence, and NCIS is aided in the case by a new member of the team — an AI chatbot being beta-tested by the Department of Justice.
Frosty the Snowman
NBC, 8pm
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.
Shrek the Halls
NBC, 8:30pm
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas reprise their voice roles from the hit Shrek feature films in this 2007 half-hour holiday special, whose story takes place between Shrek the Third and Shrek Forever After.
NCIS: Origins
CBS, 9pm
Midseason Finale!
In the fall season finale “End of the Road,” Lala’s (Mariel Molino) favorite CI is shot, and the team joins forces with Oceanside PD to determine who was behind the attack.
Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House
HGTV & Magnolia Network, 9pm
New Series!
Chip and Joanna Gaines head to Colorado for their first out-of-state Fixer Upper. In the premiere episode “We’re Not in Waco Anymore,” they tackle a 1960s mountain house in Colorado, facing new hurdles as they blend original details with European-inspired design to create the family retreat of their dreams.
A Motown Christmas
NBC, 9pm
Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, this two-hour special celebrates Motown’s renowned legacy and showcases legends from that recording label performing holiday favorites along with Hitsville U.S.A. classics. Some of today’s biggest stars will also be on hand to perform exclusive solos, unexpected duets and group medleys. Performers include Robinson, Bailey, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, the Temptations, BeBe Winans, Ashanti, Pentatonix and more.
NCIS: Sydney: “Turkey Shoot”
CBS, 10pm
The NCIS team investigates if the murder of an American sailor is tied to a true-crime podcast about him in the new episode “Turkey Shoot.”
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Disney+ & Hulu
Season Premiere!
Season 2 of this epic fantasy series begins with a two-episode debut. Based on The Sea of Monsters, the second book in Rick Riordan’s beloved bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the new season promises thrilling new monsters, action-packed mayhem and higher stakes than ever as the young demigods embark on a perilous quest to save Camp Half-Blood and their friend Grover. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri and Charlie Bushnell star, with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jason Mantzoukas, Courtney B. Vance, Andra Day, Margaret Cho and Kristen Schaal among the new and returning guest stars. New episodes premiere Wednesdays. Season 3 is currently in production.
NHL Hockey
TNT & truTV, beginning at 7:30pm Live
A twin bill of NHL hockey on TNT and truTV has the N.Y. Rangers at the Chicago Blackhawks and the L.A. Kings at the Seattle Kraken.
Shifting Gears
ABC, 8pm
Midseason Finale!
During the holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve (Tim Allen and returning guest star Jenna Elfman) are on thin ice. Pamela Adlon also guest-stars in the midseason finale episode “Nutcracker.”
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
The CW, 8pm
Based on the hit song that became a worldwide holiday phenomenon, this goofy and heartwarming adventure features young Jake Spankenheimer on the quest of a lifetime to track his missing grandma down on Christmas Eve to prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. Michele Lee provides the voice of Jake’s greedy Cousin Mel, and recording artist Elmo Shropshire provides the narration.
The Floor: “Semi Final Showdown”
FOX, 8pm
Only 16 players remain and the stakes are high as they battle it out for a spot in the finale in the new episode “Semi Final Showdown.” Rob Lowe hosts.
Red One
NBC, 8pm
In the 2024 action comedy, a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, and an E.L.F. (Enforcement, Logistics and Fortification) operative joins forces with the world’s most accomplished tracker to find him and save Christmas. Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu and J.K. Simmons star.
TCM Spotlight: Hanna-Barbera — Part 2
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Hanna-Barbera Night Two starts out with two charming, kid-friendly animated movies, Jack and the Beanstalk (1967, directed by Gene Kelly) and 1973’s Charlotte’s Web. Popcorn required, tissues probably a good idea. After that, the evening surprises with the H-B-produced live-action films The Gathering (1977, a Christmas drama with Edward Asner), Baxter! (1973, starring Patricia Neal) and the AI-presaging C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979, with Valerie Bertinelli and Land of the Lost’s Wesley Eure).
Abbott Elementary
ABC, 8:30pm
Midseason Finale!
Jacob (Chris Perfetti) takes the lead on organizing Abbott’s annual winter show, and Janine (Quinta Brunson) celebrates her 30th birthday in the fall season finale episode “Birthday.”
Penn & Teller: Fool Us: “Merry Fool Us”
The CW, 9pm
The magical duo of Penn & Teller kicks off the holiday season with this special episode complete with magicians, costumes and a Christmas Trophy.
99 to Beat
FOX, 9pm
Season Finale!
The remaining five contestants compete in “Confetti Sweep,” “3D Puzzle,” “Alphabetti Golf,” “Pendulum” and “Grand Finale” in the Season 1 finale “Million Dollar Winner.” Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews host.
The Amazing Race
CBS, 9:30pm
Season Finale!
See which team is greeted first at the finish line by host Phil Keoghan and wins the $1 million prize in the Season 38 finale.
Ghost Adventures: “Gold Town Terror”
Discovery Channel, 11pm
Zak Bagans and the crew head north to investigate reports of demonic possession in historic Jamestown, California. Known as the gateway to the Gold Rush, claim jumpers, bandits, gamblers and bootleggers stained the town with blood and darkness, attracting demons from hell that never left.
Thursday, Dec. 11
The Beach Hotel
Viaplay
Season Premiere!
For The White Lotus fans seeking a new suspense and drama-filled vacation mystery location, book a stay at The Beach Hotel. This soap-opera mystery series based on the works of Swedish author Camilla Läckberg is set at a sun-soaked European resort where luxury hides secrets, lies and desire. In Season 4, the seaside sanctuary in the picturesque resort town of Saltsjövik faces fresh turmoil as long-buried truths resurface. Following the shocking assassination attempt on journalist Jakob Hallberg, Lovisa (Hanna Asp) is desperate to conceal her real identity — taking extreme measures to cover her tracks and silence those who might expose her connection to Vendela’s (Jenny Ulving McCabe) real daughter. As wedding bells ring for Sebastian (Filip Wolfe Sjunnesson) and Marianne (Irina Eidsvold Tøien), their happiness is overshadowed by tragedy when her secret illness is uncovered. As ghosts of the past rise again, Werner’s (Samuel Fröler) grip on the hotel begins to slip, and Hanna (Nadja Sofi) gets closer to discovering Lovisa’s true identity. Will she learn the shocking truth before it’s too late? The first four episodes of the season are available Thursday, with the remaining four episodes dropping Thursday, Dec. 18. All previous seasons are now available to stream on Viaplay.
Had I Not Seen the Sun
Netflix
Season Finale!
The second part of this dark mystery series is available today. It tells the story of 25-year-old Li Jen-yao (Tseng Jing-hua), who confesses to being the serial Rainstorm Killer who once terrorized his high school classmates. In prison, he grants his first ever interview to Chou Pin-yu (Chiang Chi), only for her to become entangled in unsettling dreams of both the killer and a mysterious girl in uniform.
Man vs Baby
Netflix
New Series!
After a job guarding a high-tech mansion ended in disaster thanks to an irritating insect in Man vs Bee, Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) has left the stressful world of housesitting for the quieter life of a school caretaker in this U.K. comedy. That is, until a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over Christmas proves too tempting to resist. But on the last day of the term, when no one comes to collect the baby Jesus from the school Nativity play, Trevor finds himself with another undersized and very unexpected companion.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Netflix
Season Premiere!
Globetrotting adventurer Lara Croft (voice of Hayley Atwell) wraps up this chapter of her story as Netflix premieres the second and final season of the animated series based on the video game.
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
ABC, 8pm
Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White celebrate the holiday season in style with big celebrity guests and a $50,000 giveaway for a viewer at home.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “Bitin’, Spankin’ and a Load of Yankee Psychobabble”
CBS, 8pm
Georgie and Mandy (Montana Jordan and Emily Osment) get upset when Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones) disciplines CeeCee without their permission in the new episode “Bitin’, Spankin’ and a Load of Yankee Psychobabble.”
Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors
The CW, 8pm
Based on the inspiring true story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing, this once-in-a-lifetime movie takes place inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat that helped make Parton who she is today. The film stars Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Rick Shroeder and Gerald McRaney.
Hell’s Kitchen: “Charity Dinner From Hell”
FOX, 8pm
Everyone in the kitchen has the chance to lead a course during the VIP-packed dinner service for organizations Feeding America and Stand Up to Cancer, but the battle for power causes trouble in the new episode “Charity Dinner From Hell.”
Heaven Can Wait
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
This 1978 film stars Warren Beatty as Joe Pendleton, a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, who is killed in a car accident, only to later learn in the afterlife that there was a bit of a mix-up. His inexperienced guardian angel (Buck Henry) accidentally took his body prematurely when he really had many more years on Earth left, so to make up for his blunder Joe returns to Earth as the greedy multimillionaire Leo Farnsworth. Desperate to reclaim his football position, in a body not even close to NFL status, Joe struggles in this emotional comedy/drama. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards and begins TCM’s block of Divine Intervention-themed films tonight.
Ghosts: “The Life and Times of Esther Greene”
CBS, 8:30pm
Pete (Richie Moriarty) tries to get to the bottom of why Alberta (Danielle Pinnock) changed her name, forcing her to admit a hidden truth in the new episode “The Life and Times of Esther Greene.”
The Great Christmas Light Fight
ABC, 9pm
The holiday decorating competition series continues with two new episodes, “Christmas Vacation” and “Holiday Igloomination,” as families go all out to win the $50,000 grand prize and coveted Light Fight trophy.
Matlock: “Call It a Christmas Gift”
CBS, 9pm
In this new holiday episode, some mysteries start to come to light while Matty (Kathy Bates) and the team work on a case involving the city’s fire department.
Next Level Baker: “This Is Snow Joke”
FOX, 9pm
The holiday spinoff of Next Level Chef continues with the new episode “This Is Snow Joke,” in which chefs create bold ginger bakes and prepare treats using tropical fruits from around the world. Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall and Candace Nelson are mentors and judges.
NBC’s 2025 Year in Review Presented by Access Hollywood
NBC, 9:15pm
Access Hollywood’s Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover recap the biggest entertainment headlines from 2025. Which generated the most buzz? Will they cover the naughty (Sean “Diddy” Combs), and/or the nice (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement)? Stay tuned to see who makes the cut.
Elsbeth: “Glamazons”
CBS, 10pm
A fallen ’90s supermodel (guest star Jaime Pressly) returns to New York for a reunion and revenge, leading Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) to sort through old grudges and lies to catch a killer in the new episode “Glamazons.”
Tenth Avenue Angel
FMC, 10:15pm
Catch a Classic!
Already famous for her role in Meet Me in St. Louis, MGM Studios’ reigning child actress Margaret O’Brien stars in this warmhearted tale about a spirited New York girl who tries to bring a little bit of magic back into her neighborhood when things start to feel hopeless. Angela Lansbury, still early in her legendary career, costars.
Friday, Dec. 12
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Netflix
Original Film!
It’s Benoit Blanc’s (Daniel Craig) most dangerous case yet in the third film in the Knives Out franchise. Blanc travels to a small church in upstate New York, where a murder that defies all logic sets the detective on his most personal case to date. Features a star-packed cast including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott and Thomas Haden Church.
TCM Birthday Tribute: Frank Sinatra
TCM, beginning at 7:30am
Catch a Classic!
Today marks the 110th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth — and what a perfect excuse to raise a glass to the Chairman of the Board himself and celebrate the icon with a collection of some of his films. Few artists have had the charm and swagger of Ol’ Blue Eyes, where he could easily pivot between being a nightclub crooner and Hollywood movie star. Today’s lineup of films begins with 1949’s On the Town, where he stars as a wide-eyed sailor on a 24-hour leave in New York City that turns out to be a whirlwind of song, dance and romance. Then it’s High Society (1956), as Sinatra trades wisecracks and melodies with Grace Kelly and also Bing Crosby. Following are other favorites including The Man With the Golden Arm (1955), Some Came Running (1958), Ocean’s 11 (1960) and Marriage on the Rocks (1965).
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era
ABC & Disney+, 8pm
New Series!
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era is a six-episode, behind-the-scenes docuseries event chronicling the development, impact and inner workings that created the phenomenon that was Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. The series gives an intimate look at Swift’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. Two new episodes debut weekly on Disney+.
Sheriff Country: “Death & Taxes”
CBS, 8pm
As cannabis growers in Edgewater scramble to pay their taxes in cash, a violent robbery leaves a man in critical condition and exposes the vulnerability of the legal cannabis trade in the new episode “Death & Taxes.”
The 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
The CW, 8pm
Hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie and Elizabeth Stanton, the parade features Hollywood celebrities and movie cars, award-winning bands from across the country, dazzling equestrians, colorful floats, humorous specialty acts and an appearance by Santa Claus.
A Runaway Bride for Christmas
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
When runaway bride Emma (Nischelle Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she’s ever called home, she
unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Mark Ghanimé) — who’s hiding his own
heartbreak.
Happy’s Place: “Mouse in the House”
NBC, 8pm
Bobbie (Reba McEntire) must distract the health inspector after a mouse accidentally gets let loose in the tavern in the new episode “Mouse in the House.”
Stumble: “Homecoming”
NBC, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Homecoming,” Courteney (Jenn Lyon) tries to bring spirit to her team as they head to Sammy Davis Sr. Junior College for their homecoming game.
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show
ABC & Disney+, 9pm
Original Film!
Disney+ debuts Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, which is the full concert film of the final show of the tour, featuring the entire set of The Tortured Poets Department.
Fire Country: “Fresh Start”
CBS, 9pm
Bode (Max Thieriot) participates in a high school drunk-driving drill that unexpectedly reconnects him with a former classmate in the new episode “Fresh Start.”
American Masters: “Starring Dick Van Dyke”
PBS, 9pm
Ahead of entertainer Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday on Dec. 13, American Masters presents a star-studded documentary chronicling his extraordinary career. The tribute features rare and previously unaired footage, as well as new, exclusive interviews with Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, Ted Danson, Steve Martin, Conan O’Brien, Martin Short and many others. Also featured are archival interviews with Van Dyke’s former costars and colleagues, including Walter Cronkite, Sheldon Leonard, Rose Marie, Mary Tyler Moore and Carl Reiner.
Boston Blue: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son…”
CBS, 10pm
Danny and Lena’s (Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green) investigation into a robbery gone wrong quickly turns personal, pushing Lena to devise a bold plan in the new episode “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son…”
Christmas in Alaska
Lifetime, 10pm
Original Film!
Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska
after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. Stars Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner.
Saturday, Dec. 13
The Kitchen
Food Network, 11am
Series Finale!
Food Network’s weekend chat show celebrates one final holiday season before signing off today. Culinary favorites Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian and recurring guest Alex Guarnaschelli offered audiences over a decade of recipes, food trend discussions, family meal tips and all-around food fun since The Kitchen premiered in January 2014.
College Football
ABC & CBS, beginning at 12pm Live
Marquee events in college football take place today beginning with the Cricket Celebration Bowl between the champions of the MEAC and SWAC in Atlanta (ABC). The traditional Army vs. Navy game takes place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore (CBS). The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football’s most outstanding player in a ceremony on ABC, immediately followed by the Bucked Up LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
College Basketball
ESPN, ESPN2 & FOX, beginning at 12pm Live
A huge Saturday of action on the college hardcourt is highlighted by Arkansas at Texas Tech (ESPN2), George Washington at Florida (ESPN2), Memphis at Louisville (ESPN), Kansas at NC State (ESPN), Indiana at Kentucky (ESPN), Michigan at Maryland (FOX), Arizona at Alabama (ESPN) and UCLA at Gonzaga (ESPN).
Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday
TCM, beginning at 12pm
Catch a Classic!
It’s a jolly holiday for the legendary entertainer, who turns 100 today! Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s centennial milestone with some of his most memorable films, starting with 1963’s Bye Bye Birdie, where Van Dyke plays struggling songwriter Albert Peterson alongside Psycho’s Janet Leigh. Then fly to England to join Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in fantastical musical adventures in the 1964 hit film Mary Poppins, as he portrays charming chimney sweep Bert. Follow it up with 1968’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang — here, Van Dyke is a widower father named Caractacus Potts who creates oddball inventions including a fancy vehicle, the film’s namesake, which becomes the source of the family’s marvelous adventures.
Have We Met This Christmas?
Great American Family, 8pm
Original Film!
The Wonder Years’ Danica McKellar stars as a real estate executive coping with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn when she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper’s son from her forgotten past. There she helps his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love.
Fitzwilly
FMC, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
So much more than just a funny name, this 1967 heist comedy stars Dick Van Dyke as loyal butler Claude Fitzwilliam, who is devoted to serving Miss Victoria Woodworth (Edith Evans). So devoted that when Miss Vicki is left penniless by her father, Fitzwilly and other members of the household staff band together to commit creative crimes to keep their beloved employer a member of the New York elite. As the hilarious capers unfold throughout the Christmas season, Fitzwilly even falls in love with Miss Vicki’s new, unsuspecting secretary, Juliet Nowell (Get Smart’s Barbara Feldon, in her first film role!).
A Suite Holiday Romance
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Chicago Med’s Jessy Schram stars as a struggling writer who takes an assignment writing a memoir for a famous art dealer, which takes her to the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in New York City. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when she meets a handsome British visitor (Dominic Sherwood, Shadowhunters) at the hotel bar who assumes she is another wealthy guest and claims he’s a member of British aristocracy. Things get complicated fast!
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
After pro hockey player Wes Campbell (Tyler Hilton) suffers an injury during a high-profile game, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Arielle Kebbel), a single mom and equine-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism on horse therapy, Maggie manages to break down Wes’ walls, and he helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death.
Very Merry Mystery
OWN, 9pm
Original Film!
Beloved beauty shop owner Bea (Ashleigh Murray) is the bedrock of Goldfern, Georgia. When she attends the Christmas Murder Mystery party of a hard-nosed businesswoman, the evening takes a shocking turn when the host goes missing and a ransom note is found. To solve the crime, Bea must team up with her boyfriend, Troy (Tristan Mack Wilds), who is also a newly promoted detective.
Rodeo Christmas Romance
Lifetime, 10pm
Original Film!
When fiercely independent equestrian Emma (Rebecca Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Corey Sevier) — only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.
Austin City Limits: “Jon Batiste”
PBS, 11pm
Grammy and Oscar winner Jon Batiste performs highlights from his ninth studio album Big Money, weaving together soul, hip-hop, jazz, blues and pop, and continuing Batiste’s mission of blending innovation with emotional resonance.
Saturday Night Live: “Josh O’Connor/Lily Allen”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
British actor Josh O’Connor (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) hosts with musical guest Lily Allen (“West End Girl,” “Madeline”).