What to watch, and more! Week of Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
All about Chevy, a celebration of Latin music & how to ring in the New Year!
FRIDAY, Dec. 26
Romcom Marathon
Beat those post-Christmas blahs with Maid in Manhattan, The Preacher’s Wife, Never Been Kissed and Bridesmaids, back to back (begins 1 p.m., TNT).
The Jester 2
On Halloween night, a teen magician finds herself locked in a brutal showdown with the Jester, a nightmarish and supernatural trickster. No tidings of comfort and joy here! (Shudder).
SATURDAY, Dec. 27
The Copenhagen Test
Espionage thriller about a Chinese-American intelligence analyst who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving bad guys access to everything he sees, hears and does. Starring Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera (Peacock).
Home Reimagined
Host/designer Vern Yip travels across the country to mentor brave innovators converting unusual spaces into family homes (1 p.m., Magnolia Network).
SUNDAY, Dec. 28
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
Wilmer Valderrama and singer-songwriter, actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez co-host the evening highlighting Latin music’s lasting impact and widespread influence in the United States (8 p.m., CBS).
Adventure in Wonder
A Texas family abandons their comfort zone for the Croatian seas, where they discover how adventures—and connections—happen when you’re brave enough to navigate the unknown together (Wonder Project on Amazon).
MONDAY, Dec. 29
Turner Classic Movies: Art Deco
Part three of the series shines the spotlight on classic films from the 1920s and ‘30s showcasing the eras’ predominant architectural style, as host Dave Karger explores the history and significance of the décor in Hollywood (TCM).
TUESDAY, Dec. 30
Building Outside the Lines
Builder Jared “Cappie” Capps transforms unexpected objects into beautiful designs with the most creative person he knows: his teenage daughter (8 p.m., Magnolia Network).
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
The Music City celebrates with this live concert event featuring Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Dwight Yoakam and Bailey Zimmerman (8 p.m., CBS and Paramount+).
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest—with assists from Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough—live from Times Square, the show rings out the old and in with new with a night of superstar performances by Demi Levato, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and many more (10 p.m., ABC).
THURSDAY, Jan. 1
Rose Bowl Parade
Get a ringside seat for the 137th annual procession of eye-catching floats, bands and more down the streets of Pasadena, Calif. (11 a.m., NBC).
The Cult of the Real Housewife
Three-part docuseries unpacks the allegations against The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and her cult-like megachurch (8 p.m., TLC).
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not
Documentary peels back the comedy curtain to show the complexities of the real person known from Saturday Night Live and movies including National Lampoon’s Vacation, Fletch and Caddyshack. Interviewees include Dan Aykroyd, Beverly Angelo, Goldie Hawn and Martin Short (8 p.m., CNN).
NOW HEAR THIS
The hitmaking duo of Tears for Fears mark the 40th anniversary milestone of their 1985 album Songs From the Big Chair with a new edition on multiple formats, reminding us how it topped the charts and spawned five hit singles. Re-experience the ‘80s with “Shout,” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” “Head Over Heels” and other tracks, including alternative mixes and other bonus aural goodies.
If you love jazz, and love to rock too, well, check out jazz singer Deborah Silver‘s Basie Rocks! (Green Hill), a hip collaboration that melds classic rock tunes—like Elton John‘s “Bennie and the Jets,” Steve Miller‘s “Fly Like an Eagle,” Bob Seger‘s “Old Time Rock & Roll,” The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” and The Police hit “Every Breath You Take”—with the music of the iconic swingin’ big band. And Peter Frampton even guest stars on “Baby I Love Your Way.” Groovy, baby!
BRING IT HOME
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like Ethan Hawk terrorizing kids from beyond the grave, right? Get Black Phone 2 on DVD or Blu-ray, reuniting the cast of the first fright flick in a new bone-chilling setting. Extras include deleted scenes, a meet-the-cast feature and an inside look at the movie’s set and effects. Oh, and if that payphone rings, don’t answer it. (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment).
Emma Thompson stars in Bugonia, a freakout bonkers of a film about a healthcare CEO kidnapped by a couple of yahoos (one of them played by Jesse Plemons) who think she’s really a space alien. And just when you think you know where it’s headed…surprise! (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment).
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