Previously released:
Hotel Bitcoin (movie) (Netflix, December 18)
Four friends find a fortune in lost bitcoins, and a chaotic adventure kicks off as they try to protect their windfall -- and their friendships. Spanish film; 1hr 40m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81680262https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31308426/*****************************************************************************************
Saturday, Dec. 21
A Country Music Christmas (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)
Songwriter Brooke has the decision of a lifetime to make when a charming executive makes promises of fortune and glory that require leaving her best friend and writing partner behind. Stars Alexandra Harris and Jonathan Stoddard.
https://uptv.com/movies/a-country-music-christmas/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32369408/A Carpenter Christmas Romance (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
When novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) hints her upcoming book may be taking a heartbreaking turn, her fans begin protesting, demanding their favorite character doesn’t get killed off. Needing a haven where she can finish her novel, Andrea flees to her family’s farmhouse in the town of Wildwood. Much to her surprise, she ends up running into her ex-crush, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), an artisanal woodworker who’s helping rebuild the town after it was nearly destroyed by a fire. It doesn’t take long for sawdust and sparks of romance fill the air once the two team up and work together to reignite the town’s Christmas spirit. Is this romance just a holiday fling that ends when her trip is over? Or can the two build a love that is made to last?
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-carpenter-christmas-romancehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32481874/Happy Howlidays (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
Mia (Jessica Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she's drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (Ezra Moreland), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/happy-howlidayshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt33908123/Christmas in Scotland (movie) (8 pm, Great American Family)
A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community. Stars Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. British film that was released in December 2023 in a few countries and, according to IMDb, in the US in October.
https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/christmas-in-scotland/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28421048/24-Karat Christmas (movie) (9 pm, OWN)
When Trish, an unlucky-in-love jewelry designer, accidentally sends a set of Christmas wedding bands off with the wrong person, she and the charming best man must work together to track them down and get them to the wedding on Christmas Eve. Stars Samantha Marie Ware and Curtis Hamilton.
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Sunday, Dec. 22
What If...? (final season 3 premiere) (3:01 am, Disney+)
The third and final season of the Marvel animated series includes episodes devoted to the Avengers, Agatha Harkness (in a musical episode), Shang-Chi, and the Red Guardian. It's a rare Sunday launch for a Disney+ series, and new episodes will arrive daily. Eight episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umiKiW4En9gNorth by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)
Santa is back to help a couple solve a mystery and find romance. Zoey’s wish to produce the perfect Christmas Festival becomes difficult when she clashes with partner Dalton while suspicious things happen that could to stop the festival. Canadian film starring Abby Ross and Joe Scarpellino.
https://uptv.com/movies/north-by-north-pole-a-dial-s-mystery/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33195807/Engaged By Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
When Zoe (Brittany Bristow) writes to advice columnist “Dear Adora” to help save her relationship before the holidays, she puts the advice into practice, and it’s disastrous her boyfriend breaks up with her! When she tracks down Dear Adora to confront her, she discovers it’s actually a man named Adam (Marcus Rosner). Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a secret if he helps her to repair her life via a series of Christmas themed events publicized by his column. When the interest in their activities gains huge traction, will they also find love?
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/engaged-by-christmashttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32550532/A Royal Christmas Ballet (movie) (8 pm, Great American Family)
A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. Stars Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard.
https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-royal-christmas-ballet/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32095180/The 47th Kennedy Center Honors (special) (8:30-11 pm, CBS)
https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-47th-annual-kennedy-center-honors/Dune: Prophecy (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (9 pm, HBO)
The Great North (special day) (9 pm, Fox)
This appears to be the first episode in season 5, but no other episodes are currently scheduled.
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Monday, Dec. 23
Streaming:
2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (special) (3:01 am, Peacock)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koIrgIR_OEEQueen Woo [new to US; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Paramount+)
It's the Goguryeo era of imperial rule in Korea, and the heirless King Go-guk-cheon (Ji Chang-wook) is dead. Without a son to inherit the king's throne, the five tribes across the land fiercely battle for power. It falls on the newly-widowed Queen Woo (Jeon Jong-seo) to establish a new king - and ensure her people's survival - by marrying one of the king's power-hungry brothers in the next 24 hours. If the five tribes hear of the king's death, a similar fate awaits Queen Woo. Can she find the right suitor in time to prevent the collapse of the Goguryeo Kingdom? Korean series, where it premiered in August; 8 episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27554432/ [rating 7.2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2yvY_dcvcs Broadcast and cable:
Get Millie Black (limited series finale) (9 pm, HBO)
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Tuesday, Dec. 24
Streaming:
ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Prime Video)
ChiefsAholic is a true-crime documentary that unravels the story of Kansas City Chiefs superfan and serial bank robber Xaviar Babudar—famously known as "ChiefsAholic." Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Babudar rose to fame as one of Kansas City’s most fervent fans. However, a suspected secret life came to light when he was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma in December 2022 for what police claim to be a string of bank robberies. Through interviews granted by Babudar himself, ChiefsAholic explores critical moments in the events surrounding Babudar’s arrest and offers a firsthand perspective on his subsequent journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uuv9-IAA3kYour Friend, Nate Bargatze (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxrrH8gra_khttps://www.netflix.com/title/81722080 Broadcast and cable:
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special (special) (8-9 pm, CBS)
Classical music legend and five-time GRAMMY nominee Andrea Bocelli joins GRAMMY winners Dua Lipa and Jennifer Hudson, five-time GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter Josh Groban, and singer and actress Sofia Carson to celebrate the holidays in this family-friendly Christmas special. The special will also feature Andrea Bocelli's wife, Veronica Bocelli, and daughter, Virginia Bocelli.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgm54DzTnuUThe Price Is Right at Night (special) (9-10 pm, CBS)
Christmas Eve Mass (special) (11:34 pm, NBC)
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Wednesday, Dec. 25
Streaming:
Doctor Who 2024 Christmas Special ("Joy to the World") (special) (12:10 pm ET, Disney+)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2ndr6SnILI Broadcast and cable:
Call the Midwife 2024 Holiday Special (special) (8-10 pm, PBS)
The two-part special airs in its entirety tonight.
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Thursday, Dec. 26
Streaming:
Squid Game (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Already renewed for season 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1sGgHUo88https://www.netflix.com/title/81040344 Broadcast and cable:
Scrabble (season 1 finale) (8 pm, CW)
Trivial Pursuit (season 1 finale) (9 pm, CW)
The Year: 2024 (special) (9-11 pm, ABC)
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Friday, Dec. 27
Streaming:
Your Fault [Culpa Tuya] (movie) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
Despite their parents' efforts to separate them, Noah and Nick's love seems unbreakable. However, work and college open their lives to new relationships. Spanish film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_TWESxP_DE [trailer 1]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT5j0Uf-rdM [trailer 2]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28510079/ [as "Culpa Tuya"]
Nightbitch (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)
A woman pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her domesticity takes a surreal turn. Stars Amy Adams; 1h 39m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12810074/ [rating 6.2]
Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and a cast of comedians look back at 2024's most memorable moments in a night of savage laughs and surprises.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81950651Til Death Do Us Part (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
A wedding planner must keep her best friend and her groom safe from a psychotic stranger who secretly threatens to murder the entire party. Stars Virginia Ma, Meghan Carrasquillo, Luke Nieves, Maxwell Almono and Dan J. Johnson. 1 hr 36 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrglWFtRmwQhttps://tubitv.com/movies/100024839/til-death-do-us-parthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt31968583/ Broadcast and cable:
The Greatest @Home Videos: Holiday Edition (special) (8-9 pm, CBS)
Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs (special) (9-11 pm, CBS)
https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/grammy-greats-the-stories-behind-the-songs/Craft in America (season 16 premiere) (9 pm, PBS)
Two episodes.
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Selected programming for Dec. 21-27, 2024
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