What To Watch: Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 98, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, Dr. Death Season 2 And More
On TV this Thursday: The stars come out to celebrate Dick Van Dyke's 98th birthday, Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon launches on Netflix and Mandy Moore falls in love with Dr. Death. Here are 13 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, holiday movie rundown and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for December 21, 2023
Bookie
Season 1 finale (two episodes): The biggest night in sports leads to a major payout for Danny and Ray; Sandy gives Danny an ultimatum. (Not yet renewed.)
Dr. Death
Season 2 premiere (all eight episodes): A journalist (played by This Is Us' Mandy Moore) falls in love with a con-artist surgeon (Versace: American Crime Story's Edgar Ramírez) as questions begin to arise about his career. (Watch trailer.)
Julia
Season 2 finale: Julia cooks up a plan to keep the staff of WGBH safe from accusations of “un-American conduct.” (Not yet renewed.)
Whatever It Takes
TV-movie premiere: A group of women bond over their imperfect love lives during the holidays; Tami Roman (Truth Be Told) and Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta) star. (View Holiday Movie Guide!)
Big Brother Reindeer Games
Season 1 finale: Taylor Hale, Nicole Franzel, Xavier Prather and Frankie Grande head to the all-important Reindeer Games to vie for the $100K prize. (Not yet renewed.)
The Christmas Break
TV-movie premiere: A husband (played by Goosebumps' Justin Long) and wife (Normal People's India Mullen) must contend with their different viewpoints on having kids while spending the holidays with their big Irish family.
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA
TV-movie premiere: A single mom (Smallville's Laura Vandervoort) is stranded in [see film title] — and her only option is to stay with a local bachelor.
Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays
Season 1 finale: Selena Gomez and chef Eric Adjepong tackle Shrimp and Banana Grits, Scallop Benedict and Kusshi Oysters.
Son of a Critch
Mark hopes a school trip will help him win Fox back; Pop revisits his life as a bootlegger with Al Capone.
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
Two hours: Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Doechii, Paul Russell, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, AJR, Pentatonix, Big Time Rush and Cher perform.
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Two hours: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Celebrate the entertainment legend’s 98th birthday with Jason Alexander, Zachary Levi, Amber Riley, Rita Ora, Jojo Siwa, Rufus Wainwright, Skylar Astin and Amanda Kloots, and Beth Behrs and Tichina Arnold.
House of Villains
Season 1 finale: The final five villains are joined by special guests for their last meal; a winner claims the title of America's Ultimate Supervillain. (Not yet renewed.)
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire
Movie premiere: A tyrannical ruling force threatens a peaceful colony, prompting a mysterious stranger (played by Rogue Heroes' Sofia Boutella) to take charge; Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Djimon Hounsou (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Anthony Hopkins co-star. (Watch trailer.)