‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Squid Game 2,’ ‘Nightbitch,’ a ton of college football and everything else you don’t want to miss on TV this week

 

MONDAY

Christmas at Graceland: Music’s biggest stars celebrate Christmas and Elvis all at the same time! 7 p.m., NBC

2024 Back that Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson: The two comedians highlight the year that was. Premiere. Peacock

Elf: Look, did I mention Elf just last month less than a month ago? Yes. Do I have the mental energy to find or watch anything else at this point? Absolutely not. Check in with me again in January.  7 p.m., AMC

TUESDAY

Christmas Eve Mass: Pope Francis leads mass from the Vatican. (Unless you’re here in Houston and are watching something called “Bill Spencer’s Holiday Miracles.”) 10:30 p.m., NBC

Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special: Jennifer Hudson, Dua Lipa, Josh Groban and more join the singing legend for this holiday special. (Unless you’re here in Houston and are watching “First Baptist Church.” Because Houston.) 7 p.m., CBS

A Christmas Story marathon: Put your pink rabbit suit on, it’s time for a Christmas tradition. 7 p.m., TBS; 8 p.m., TNT

Your Friend, Nate Bargatze: Want to avoid arguing with your drunk racist uncle this holiday season? Everyone loves Nate Bargatze, so put this stand-up special on and bring peace to your little spot on Earth. Netflix

WEDNESDAY

Doctor Who: Joy to the World: Bridgerton‘s Nicola Coughlan joins the Whoverse as Joy who opens a secret door in the Time Hotel in this new Christmas special.  Disney+

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: You’ve opened presents and need something for the kids to do so you can enjoy your coffee in a little peace and quiet? Here ya go. 9 a.m., ABC, Disney+

Christmas Game Day: Netflix gets into the NFL business with a doubleheader: Chiefs at Steelers at noon; Ravens at Texans at 3:30 with bonus Beyoncé! Happy Beyoncé Halftime Show to all who celebrate! 10 a.m., Netflix

THURSDAY

Squid Game 2: Now that we’ve enjoyed the most capitalistic day of the year, how about we wash it down with a heaping of anti-capitalism. Netflix

The Year: 2024: A look back at the biggest news stories of the year and the shitshow we have to look forward to in 2025. 8 p.m., ABC

Scrabble: Season finale. 7 p.m, The CW

Trivial Pursuit: Season finale. 8 p.m., The CW

FRIDAY

Nightbitch: I know this is a surrealist dark comedy starring Amy Adams, but every time I see this title I am convinced it’s a fake 30 Rock title. Hulu

Grammy Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs: The writers and musicians who have been nominated for Grammys tell the inspirations for their songs in this new special. 8 p.m., CBS

Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year: Jeff Ross roasts the year that was 2024. Netflix

SATURDAY

So Much College Football: Literally all day long on multiple channels. 10 a.m., ESPN; 11 a.m., ABC; 1:15 p.m., ESPN; 2:30 p.m., ABC; 3:30 p.m., The CW; 4:45 p.m., ESPN; 6:30 p.m., ABC; 8:15 p.m., ESPN

21 Jump Street marathon: These movies are much funnier than they have any business being. 7 p.m., TBS

Edge of Tomorrow: As someone funnier than me said, this movie has everything: it’s a Tom Cruise movie for Tom Cruise fans and if you hate Tom Cruise, you get to watch him get killed over and over and over again. 7 p.m., Bravo

SUNDAY

The Simpsons: Marge and Smithers team up in the fall season finale 7 p.m., Fox

Universal Basic Guys: Mark gets into the water ice business. Fall Finale. 7:30 p.m., Fox

Bob’s Burgers: Tina becomes an advice columnist. Fall finale. 8 p.m., Fox

Grammy Greats: The Most Memorable Moments: A look back at some of the most memorable Grammy performances and moments. 8 p.m., CBS

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