What To Watch: SpongeBob Musical, Jennifer Lopez Hosts SNL And More
Courtesy of Nickelodeon
On TV this Saturday: The residents of Bikini Bottom get tuneful, Steven Universe returns for a limited series event and Jennifer Lopez presides over SNL. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for December 7, 2019
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College Football Championship Games
Various
Ten games: Matchups include Baylor vs. Oklahoma (12 pm, ABC); Miami vs. Central Michigan (12 pm, ESPN2); Louisiana vs. Appalachian State (12 pm, ESPN); UAB vs. Florida Atlantic (1:30 pm, CBSSN); Cincinnati vs. Memphis (3:30 pm, ABC); Hawaii vs. Boise State (4 pm, ESPN); Georgia vs. LSU (4 pm, CBS); Southern vs. Alcorn State (4 pm, ESPNU); Virginia vs. Clemson (7:30 pm, ABC); and Ohio State vs. Wisconsin (8 pm, Fox).
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Mistletoe & Menorahs
Lifetime
TV-movie premiere: When a toy company exec (Pitch Perfect's Kelley Jakle) has to brush up on all things Hanukah to land a big account, she enlists the help of a coworker's friend (Degrassi's Jake Epstein).
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The SpongeBob Musical: Live On Stage!
Nickelodeon
The Tony-winning musical washes up on the small screen, as members of the original Broadway company reunite for one last performance; SpongeBob voice actor Tom Kenny plays Patchy the Pirate. (Watch trailer.)
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A Christmas Love Story
Hallmark Channel
TV-movie premiere: A choir director (Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth) falls for the widowed dad (Party of Five's Scott Wolf) of a young boy who joins her chorus.
Christmas Unleashed
Lifetime
TV-movie premiere: Exes Becca and Max (BH90210's Vanessa Lachey and UnREAL's Christopher Russell) are brought together when her dog runs away on Xmas Eve.
He's Out to Get You
LMN
TV-movie premiere: A woman (The O.C.'s Samaire Armstrong) is released from a mental institution and goes to live with her brother. After she arrives, the brother disappears!
Steven Universe Future
Cartoon Network
Limited series event (four back-to-back episodes): This time-jumping epilogue picks up after the events of Steven Universe: The Movie, as the Crystal Gems' pasts come back to haunt them. (Watch trailer.)
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A Homecoming for the Holidays
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
TV-movie premiere: A country singer (Fosse/Verdon's Laura Osnes) helps an army vet (Letterkenny's Stephen Huszar) build a home for a friend in town.
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Dan Soder: Son of a Gary
HBO
Comedy special premiere: The Billions actor shares his down-to-earth approach to everything from drug dogs at the airport to fake fights in the shower.
