What to Watch: Holiday TV Guide
As the holiday season approaches the halls are decked and the weather’s getting weird (where’s the snow!) and my advent calendar is counting down to the Doctor Who Christmas Special! Curl up with your favourite hot beverage and your favourite TV treats. Here’s what’s on TV!!!!
Dec 17th
Catch a sneak peek of the all-new comedy series following fictional U.S. president Dale Gilchrist (Bill Pullman, Independence Day) and his family. Dale’s son, Skip (Josh Gad, star of Broadway sensation The Book of Mormon), is caught in a public mishap and escorted back to the White House, where he’s kept under close surveillance. Meanwhile, Dale discusses a trade agreement with visiting South American leaders, and step-mom Emily (Jenna Elfman, Dharma and Greg) tries to make peace with Dale’s daughter Becca (Martha MacIsaac, Superbad).
Dec 19th
Nothing says the holidays like exposing a big lie. The gang is shocked to discover that Jane (Eliza Coupe) is really a Christmas baby and has been lying about her birthday because she hates being overshadowed by the holiday. The group makes an extra special effort to throw her a Christmas-free birthday celebration – but will the holiday spirit be too strong to fight?
Chloe (Krysten Ritter) drags June (Dreama Walker) and James (James Van Der Beek) on a weekend getaway to the Hamptons, where she plans to crash an exclusive party.
Dec 20th
Dec 21st
Haven Season 3 Finale “Thanks for the Memories” at 10:00pm on Showcase (UPDATE: moved to Jan 18th)
With all of the mysteries Audrey has been investigating–the Colorado Kid, the Bolt Gun Killer, The Guard, her own past in Haven–converging at the same place and time, she must face hard truths, and make a terrible decision that will determine the fate of Haven.
Fringe 9pm on CityTV
Dec 22nd
The Green Hornet (2011) all day on Showcase at 10:30am, 3:30pm and 10pm.
Dec 23rd
Frosty the Snowman followed by Frosty Returns starting at 7pm on CBC
Dec 25th
Doctor Who Christmas Special!!!! airs at 9pm est on SPACE. Start early with a Doctor Who marathon kicking off at 4pm leading up to the new episode featuring Jenna Louise Coleman as Clara, the Doctor’s newest companion.
Christmas Eve 1892 and the falling snow is the stuff of fairy-tales. When the fairy-tale becomes a nightmare and a chilling menace threatens Earth, an unorthodox young governess, Clara, calls on the Doctor for help. But the Doctor is in mourning, reclusive and determined not to engage in the problems of the universe. As old friends return, will the Doctor really abandon humankind or will he fight to save the world – and Christmas – from the icy clutches of this mysterious menace.
Dec 26th
Iron Man Double Bill kicks off at 9am est on Showcase with Iron Man, and Iron Man 2.
Dec 29th
Indiana Jones Marathon beginning at 11:30am est Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Star Trek: TNG Remastered Marathon beginning at 8am Episodes 1 – 13 (Season 1) on Space
Dec 30th
Batman Double Bill back to back Batman Begins and The Dark Knight starts at 12:30pm est.
Star Trek: TNG Remastered Marathon beginning at 8amEpisodes 14 – 26 (Season 1) on Space
Starship Troopers (*love*) 9pm on Space
Dec 31st
New Years Alien Marathon on Space
10 p.m. – Aliens
12:50 a.m. – Alien 3
3:10 a.m. – Alien VS. Predator
Jan 1st
Catch up time! Even more episodes of The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and Fringe are now available on Netflix Canada!
Jan 2nd
Bomb Girls Season 2 Premiere on Global 8pm
Bomb Girls season two draws us into 1942, the crux of the war, and all of its vibrancy – with its music, fashion, romance and the thrill of being alive in dangerous times. For the first time, everyone at Victory Munitions must come face-to-face with the war as wounded soldiers return home, and there are casualties, foreigners, and hidden foes among them. There’s rationing, unholy alliances, and the ever-present danger of explosives. While each of the characters go through their own personal trials, they also know that the steadfast friendships forged on the frontlines of Victory Munitions means that someone will always have their back.
What will you be watching this holiday season?
Great jingles! Added them to my Goddamn Christmas spotify playlist: http://spoti.fi/UuFClV