What To Watch: The Grinch Turns 50, Gilmore Girls Returns And More

On TV this Friday: NBC celebrates the 50th anniversary of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Search Party comes to an end and Netflix has new episodes of some show called Gilmore Girls. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar:

Showtimes for November 25, 2016

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Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life

Netflix

Miniseries premiere: Catch up with Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Luke and the rest of your favorite Stars Hollow residents in this highly anticipated, four-part revival. (So. Much. Scoop.)

Michael Che Matters

Netflix

In his first stand-up special, the SNL Weekend Update anchor tackles such topics as Donald Trump, the #BlackLivesMatter movement and use of the N word.

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

HBO

Elmo's great-great-great-grandmonster brings holiday cheer to the neighborhood; Audra McDonald (Sound of Music Live!), Zosia Mamet (Girls) and comedian Jim Gaffigan guest-star.

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Frosty the Snowman

CBS

In this beloved 1969 cartoon, the titular snowman sets off for the North Pole to keep from melting. (Frosty Returns follows at 8:30 pm.)

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

The CW

Based on that ridiculous song, this animated special follows Jake Spankenheimer on his quest to find his missing grandmother and prove that Santa Claus is real.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

NBC

In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Peacock is broadcasting the complete 26-minute version of this Dr. Seuss cartoon for the first time in more than a decade. (How Murray Saved Christmas follows at 8:35 pm.)

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Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse

OWN

Season finale: Angela grows concerned about her health. (Not yet renewed.)

Z Nation

Syfy

When Doc looks for a way to communicate with Warren, he encounters something far more menacing.

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Van Helsing

Syfy

Vanessa and the group take shelter at Susan's family farm; drastic action is taken against Sam. (Get Syfy winter premiere dates.)

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Search Party

TBS

Season 1 finale (two episodes): Chaos ensues at Chantal's sister's rehearsal dinner; the crew heads to where they suspect Chantal is hiding. (Not yet renewed.)

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