HOLIDAY PROGRAMS and SPECIALS
Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER A
man dressed as Santa is near death; a man swal-
lows something strange at a party; a woman
dressed as an elf passes out; a blue leg. DLC 7
pm
Toy Story That Time Forgot While at a post-
Christmas play date, the gang finds itself in
uncharted territory after some cool new action
figures turn out to be delusional, leaving it up to
Trixie to save the day. DISNEY 7:30 pm
A Home for the Holidays (N) Inspirational
stories of adoption; musical performances. CBS
8 pm
Taraji’s White Hot Holidays Taraji P. Hen-
son hosts a music and variety special featuring
celebrity guests Jussie Smollett, Taye Diggs,
Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys,
Darryl McDaniels and TLC. FOX 8 pm
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ-
mas Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale
about the lonely and heartless title character
who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the
Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the
people of Whoville. NBC 8 pm
Holiday Baking Championship The six
remaining bakers revel in the warm flavor of
ginger; for their first challenge they create mini
desserts highlighting candied ginger, then create
three different types of holiday cookies inspired
by family traditions. COOK 8 pm
The Simpsons When the Simpsons’ Christmas
presents are stolen, the residents of Springfield
rally to the aid of Homer and his family. FXX
8 pm
Doctor Who After being evacuated to an old
house in Dorset, a woman and her children en-
counter the Doctor. BBC-A 8:20 pm
How Murray Saved Christmas A cranky deli
owner does a weirdly wonderful job when he
finds himself forced to fill in for Santa one
Christmas. NBC 8:30 pm
Holiday Baking Championship The four
remaining bakers must make a candy apple des-
sert inspired by a candy apple gift, then figure
out how turn the contents of a traditional gift
basket into a delicious dessert. COOK 10 pm
The Simpsons Homer sells a Joe DiMaggio
card for a pile of cash, then fritters it all away
on himself before being roused by Charles
Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” FXX 10 pm
The Simpsons When a leak at the power plant
causes snowfall in Springfield, tourists inundate
the town; Marge takes on boarders to raise cash
for the holidays. FXX 10:30 pm
DEC. 24
Doctor Who Creatures attack The Doctor and
Clara while they are trapped on an Arctic base,
and they receive help from a surprising source.
BBC-A 7 pm
A Very Happy Yule Log A glowing yule log,
holiday music and a very happy cat and dog.
HM&M 8 pm
The Andy Griffith Show Andy and Barney
give a Christmas party in the jail for a prisoner
and his family. SUND 8 pm
Sugar Showdown Holiday bakers incorporate
a gingerbread house into their donuts during
the elimination round; the remaining donut
makers compete in a stocking stuffers-themed
showdown for a chance to advance to the
championship finale. COOK 9 pm
Sugar Showdown Bakers must create delicious
treats in this cooking competition. COOK 9:30
pm
Sugar Showdown Bakers must create delicious
treats in this cooking competition. COOK 10
pm
A Chef’s Life Holiday Special Chef Vivian
Howard’s holiday celebration features Southern
cooking and Hanukkah traditions; recipes in-
clude corned ham, oyster dressing, hoppin’ john
and red-velvet cake. PBS HD 10 pm
Sugar Showdown Bakers must create delicious
treats in this cooking competition. COOK
10:30 pm
DEC. 25
Vicious Freddie and Stuart are throwing a
Christmas Day celebration for their friends with
a little help from their young neighbor; with
Ash cooking dinner and Stuart organizing the
party games, everyone seems set for a fun time.
PBS 7 pm
Vicious Freddie and Stuart are throwing a
Christmas Day celebration for their friends with
a little help from their young neighbor; with
Ash cooking dinner and Stuart organizing the
party games, everyone seems set for a fun time.
PBS HD 7 pm
The Simpsons Thirty years in the future, Bart,
Lisa and their children spend the holidays at
Marge and Homer’s house. FXX 7 pm
The Simpsons When Homer stays out drink-
ing with Moe on Christmas Eve, Marge tells
him not to come home, leaving him to make a
sad trek through the town. FXX 7:30 pm
The Simpsons Krusty and his daughter spend
Christmas with the Simpsons; Reverend Love-
joy tries to attract converts after church at-
tendance drops; a spooky Christmas toy haunts
Maggie. FOX 8 pm
Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER A
man dressed as Santa is near death; a man swal-
lows something strange at a party; a woman
dressed as an elf passes out; a blue leg. DLC 8
pm
DEC. 26
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown While other
members of the Peanuts gang plan a holiday
celebration, Charlie Brown struggles with “War
and Peace”; a bonus cartoon is “She’s a Good
Skate, Charlie Brown.” ABC 8 pm
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2016 The concert at
Madison Square Garden in New York; sched-
uled performers include Justin Bieber, Ariana
Grande, The Chainsmokers, Meghan Trainor,
Fifth Harmony, Ellie Goulding, Diplo, Charlie
Puth, Lukas Graham, Daya and Niall Horan.
CW 8 pm
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Rudolph the
reindeer comes to the rescue when an evil bird
kidnaps the New Year baby. Voices of Red
Skelton, Frank Gorshin, Morey Amsterdam.
ABC 9 pm
Vicious Freddie and Stuart are throwing a
Christmas Day celebration for their friends with
a little help from their young neighbor; with
Ash cooking dinner and Stuart organizing the
party games, everyone seems set for a fun time.
PBS 10:30 pm
DEC. 28
The Big Bang Theory An attractive comic
book artist tests Leonard and Priya’s relation-
ship; Sheldon tries to scare his friends. TBS 10
pm
DEC. 30
Holiday Baking Championship Eight bakers
enter the kitchen to show off their traditions
and baking skills. COOK 7 pm
Holiday Baking Championship Eight bakers
enter the kitchen to show off their traditions
and baking skills. COOK 8 pm
Holiday Baking Championship Eight bakers
enter the kitchen to show off their traditions
and baking skills. COOK 9 pm
Holiday Baking Championship Eight bakers
enter the kitchen to show off their traditions
and baking skills. COOK 10 pm
Modern Family Jay and the family plan to
celebrate New Year’s together at a hotel in
Palm Springs, but the hotel doesn’t meet their
expectations; Alex and Haley are faced with
challenges as they try to watch the kids back at
home. USA 10:30 pm
LOOK WHO’S TURNING 10!
The Holiday (2006)
When to watch: Freeform – Dec. 3 & 20
Though it’s hitting a decade-long milestone, this sweet movie doesn’t
do enough to showcase Kate Winslet’s talent, but then again, it’s not
the most profound film ever made. Winslet stars as a heartbroken
Englishwoman who trades homes for Christmas with a stressed-out
career gal (Cameron Diaz) in the U.S. In their new residences, they each
meet a man who could change their lives. Eli Wallach is a treat to see as
a reclusive former screenwriter. Jack Black, Jude Law and Rufus Sewell
also star.
pg 12 GRACENOTE - 2016 HOLIDAY PREVIEW