What To Watch: Call The Midwife And Doctor Who Christmas Specials, Disney Parade, NFL On Netflix And More
On TV this Wednesday: Call the Midwife faces a Christmas crisis, Doctor Who discovers looming danger and Netflix hosts an NFL double-header. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for December 25, 2024
Blended Christmas
Movie premiere: After a freak accident, a new bride (played by My Wife and Kids' Jennifer Freeman) cancels her Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband’s ex-wife and kids. (See Christmas Movie Guide!)
Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Three teams are tested in categories related to the Kardashians, dreams and nepo babies to advance to the Quarterfinals.
What If...?
In Episode 4, the Marvel animated series asks, "What if Howard the Duck got hitched?"
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade
Elton John, Andy Grammer, John Legend, Carly Pearce, Pentatonix, Anika Noni Rose, SEVENTEEN, the Descendants: The Rise of Red cast, and hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro perform.
Dunk the Halls
A virtual recreation of the Spurs vs. Knicks game sees cartoon versions of the teams face off in the first real-time animated NBA game.
Doctor Who: Joy to the World
When Joy (played by Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan) checks into a London hotel in 2024, she opens a doorway to the Time Hotel, discovering danger, dinosaurs... and the Doctor.
NFL Christmas GameDay: Chiefs vs. Steelers
The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Pittsburgh Steelers; Mariah Carey kicks things off with a performance of "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
NFL Christmas GameDay: Ravens vs. Texans
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans; Pentatonix performs the National Anthem and Beyoncé takes the stage at halftime.
Call the Midwife: Holiday Special
It’s Christmas 1969, but the festive spirit at Nonnatus House is thwarted by an influenza outbreak and fears of an escaped prisoner on the loose after a series of break-ins.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The classic cartoon follows the title character (voiced by Boris Karloff) on his mission to steal Christmas customs from the people of Whoville. (The live-action Jim Carrey movie follows at 8:30/7:30c.)
A Christmas Story Christmas
In the 2022 sequel, Ralphie (played again by Peter Billingsley) returns to his childhood home following the passing of his old man. (Watch Billingsley Q&A.)