10 TV Shows and Movies to Watch This Week Before the Holidays
Many of you might be heading home for the holidays, which means watching only the TV shows and movies your family members approve of. Yikes. Before that nightmare, check out these 10 things that are happening this week. From Ellen DeGeneres' first stand-up special in years to more Hallmark premieres, most of these TV shows and movies will put you in a pretty relaxed place—a good thing, because holiday madness is swiftly approaching.
And come to think of it, your parents probably would approve of most of the things on this list. Read it, in full, below:
Sunday, December 16
2018 Miss Universe This year's pageant is already marked with controversy. (Miss United States is under fire for comments she made about two non-English-speaking contestants.) Tune in to see how that's addressed, if at all. 7:00 P.M. ET on FOX
Christmas at Grand Valley Read the full description, below. 9:00 P.M. ET on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries
“Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly (Danica McKellar) returns home to the picturesque Grand Valley just in time for Christmas. Maybe her favorite town’s shining season will reinvigorate her love of art and guide her down her next path. Leo (Brennan Elliott), businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in Grand Valley for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation. It isn’t long until Kelly's and Leo’s worlds collide. As Kelly reexperiences her favorite Grand Valley traditions with Leo and his children, she begins to find her way back to her passion for art.”
Monday, December 17
The Year in Memoriam 2018 This special will pay tribute to the public figures and icons we lost in 2018. 10:00 P.M. ET on ABC
Tuesday, December 18
Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable Behold Ellen's first stand-up special in years. Streaming on Netflix
Broken Harts Have you listened to Glamour's new podcast about Sarah and Jennifer Hart, the mothers who drove themselves and their children off a cliff in March 2018? It's a gripping story, and new episodes drop every Tuesday. Podcast now streaming
Wednesday, December 19
Overthinking With Kat & June Tenea Intriago and Alexia Dox star in this new, painfully relatable comedy about two women who forge a surprising friendship after they move in together. Streaming on YouTube Premium
Thursday, December 20
Ex on the Beach What happens when you join a dating show on a beach and your ex-fling randomly shows up? That's the exact premise of this soapy reality show from MTV, which kicks off a new season tonight. 8:00 P.M. ET on MTV
Friday, December 21
Bird Box Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson star in this new postapocalyptic thriller in which a supernatural entity causes them to see their worst fears. If they make eye contact with it, they'll kill themselves. It's basically A Quiet Place but for sight. Streaming on Netflix
Zac & Mia, season 1 The first season of this Awesomeness TV show, about two teenagers undergoing cancer treatment, is now available for your streaming pleasure. Streaming on Hulu
Second Act Jennifer Lopez stars in this delightful comedy about a working-class grocery-store employee who cons her way into a high-powered corporate job in New York City. Shenanigans involving Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, and Milo Ventimiglia follow. In theaters
Saturday, December 22
Jingle Around the Clock Read the full description, below. 8:00 P.M. ET on Hallmark
When Elle Bennet (Brooke Nevin) decides to reunite her college friends for a special Christmas celebration, her plans are thwarted by an opportunity at work she can’t pass up—spearheading a Christmas campaign relaunch to prove she’s ready for a career-altering promotion. Much to her surprise, she’s forced to team up with advertising campaign "fixer" Max (Michael Cassidy), who has a completely different take on the holidays. But as Elle and Max work together and learn more about each other’s Christmas traditions, they unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. With the help of a little Christmas magic, will Elle pull off the perfect Christmas reunion and find the love she’s been searching for?
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