What’s on Global TV This Week? December 1-31 Primetime Highlights

WHAT TO WATCH AND STREAM ON GLOBAL:
PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 1-31, 2022

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HOLIDAY SPECIALS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
8:30 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT – Fit for Christmas 

This is the holiday tale of Audrey (Amanda Kloots, The Talk), an enthusiastic Christmas-obsessed fitness instructor teaching classes at her beloved, financially beleaguered community centre in quaint Mistletoe, Montana. She begins a holiday romance with a charming, mysterious businessman (Paul Greene), complicating his plans to turn the centre into a more financially profitable resort property.

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
9 p.m. – Must Love Christmas

A renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush and a reporter determined to interview her to save his dying magazine.

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
9 p.m. – SNL Christmas Special (one-time-only)

Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase in its 46th season for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances.

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
8:30 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT – When Christmas Was Young

A successful music manager returns home to secure the rights to a Christmas love song written by his high school girlfriend.

 

10:30 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT – Greastest Holiday Commerical Countdown

A countdown of the 12 best holiday commercials – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas.

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

8 p.m. – The Story of Santa Claus

The special presents an origin story for Santa Claus, who is depicted as a man named Nicholas Claus who wishes to give every child in the world a gift for Christmas. The elves of the North Pole become obligated to grant his wish, facing great obstacles.

 

9 p.m. – A Magical Christmas Village

A Christmas Village brings the magic of Christmas to the lives of Summer and her family, healing old wounds and bringing new love to Summer and her family. Starring Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane and Marlo Thomas.

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

8 p.m. – Dr. Suess’ The Grinch

A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
8 p.m. – Three Wise Men and a Baby

Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together and care for a baby over the holidays. Starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin.  

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

8:30 p.m. – 5 More Sleeps ‘Til Christmas

A boy’s meticulous, detailed plan leading up to Christmas goes topsy-turvy as Christmas morning draws near. But, despite all the changes, the true spirit of Christmas manages to shine.

 

9 p.m. – A Dickens of a Holiday!

To make the 100^th anniversary of her hometown’s Victorian festival a success, Cassie invites action movie star and former high school classmate Jake to play Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Starring Brooke D’Orsay and Kristoffer Polaha.

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
9 p.m. – A Christmas Together With You

During the Christmas season, Megan and her father-figure Frank head out on a road trip to find his long-lost love. Will Megan find the love of her life along the way?

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
8 p.m. – Ghosts of Christmas Past

Ellie is told by a fortune teller that she must resolve her past and make amends with all of those she ghosted before Christmas and discovers love in the process.

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

8 p.m. – My Christmas Family Tree

When Vanessa receives the results from her Family Tree DNA test, she discovers a family she did not know existed and travels to their home for Christmas.

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
8 p.m. – The Perfect Pairing

Influential and anonymous food and wine critic Christina slips on ice and falls while visiting a winery – and no one knows who she is. Single father Michael and his family take her in to help her jog her memory. Starring Nazneen Contractor and Brennan Elliott.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
8 p.m. – Dating the Delaneys

Three generations of Delaney woman explore the highs and lows of modern-day dating, learning that love and romance can be found at any age… and sometimes where you least expect it. Starring Rachel Boston and Paul Campbell.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
8 p.m. – Big Sky River

Trying to move forward after a messy divorce, a woman returns to Parable, Montana., and meets a handsome neighbour who presents an unexpected twist.

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
8 p.m. – Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate

A Colorado caterer and single mom, Goldy Berry teams with detective Tom Schultz to identify the ingredients that led to the mysterious death of her friend – and ends up discovering a hidden recipe for murder.

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
9p.m. – Color My World With Love

Emma’s daughter Kendall becomes engaged, but Emma is concerned as Kendall and her fiancé have Down Syndrome and Emma worries she is not ready to take this step.

ET CANADA’S HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY WRAP

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – ET Canada presents “Icons: Dolly Parton”

ET Canada reporter Morgan Hoffman joins iconic songstress Dolly Parton in Nashville, discussing her recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her holiday film Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas and the release of her greatest hits collection Dolly Parton-Diamonds & Rhinestones in this Canadian exclusive interview.

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – ET Canada presents “The Year of Britney”

ET Canada takes a look at the life and career of pop superstar Britney Spears, in the year following the termination of her conservatorship, celebrating a monumental year of the star’s journey including her star-studded wedding, new music with Elton John and more.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – ET Canada presents “Hottest Stars”

ET Canada counts down the hottest stars of the year, with Hollywood heartthrobs Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba along with newcomers Sydney Sweeney, Florence Pugh and more, check out some of the must-see moments from these sizzling stars to see who takes the top spot!

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – ET Canada presents “Hottest Couples”

ET Canada counts down some of the hottest Hollywood couples that audiences are swooning over, including fan-favourites John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and long-time loves Beyonce and Jay Z. Plus, take a look back at some of the most explosive hook-ups and break-ups of 2022.

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – ET Canada presents “Young, Rich and Famous”

ET Canada takes a look at the lives of some of the young, rich and famous Hollywood stars that are captivating audiences, including Zendaya, Keke Palmer, Charli D’Amelio, Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa and more.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – ET Canada presents “Kardashian Takeover”

Taking a look at one of the most captivating families in Hollywood, the Kardashians are taking over ET Canada for a special episode looking back at some of the headline making moments that captivated fans including Kim’s divorce drama, Khloe’s baby news and Kourtney’s surprise marriage to Travis Barker.

 

WINTER FINALES

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
10 p.m. – Crime Beat

“Beyond a Reasonable Doubt – the Story of Terrie Ann Dauphinais (Nancy Hixt)”

Terrie Ann Dauphinais, a young Metis woman, is found dead in her home. Her three children are discovered locked inside two bedrooms and a closet. Her death was deemed a homicide, but no charges were ever laid, and the case went cold. Then, nearly two decades later, new developments in the investigation led to a dramatic turn of events, but would it be enough to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt?

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
9 p.m. – NCIS

“Higher Education”

NCIS investigates the death of a college student who was killed while running across the street and had connections to McGee’s wife, Delilah (Margo Harshman).

 

10 p.m. – NCIS: Hawai’i

“Desperate Measures”

When Commander Chase is abducted from her home by an Army Ranger accused of murder, the NCIS team must act quickly to find her and the suspect.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
9 p.m. – Abbott Elementary

“Holiday Hookah”

On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular Hookah Club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa’s traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

 

9:30 p.m. – Home Economics

“Santa Suit Rental, $25 Per Day”

The most wonderful time of the year brings some unforeseen financial troubles for one member of the Hayworth family. With the help of the entire brood and some holiday magic, the Hayworths are reminded that there’s nothing better than being home for the holidays.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
8 p.m. – The Neighborhood

“Welcome to Our Time”

Calvin weighs the pros and cons of making a major life change. Also, Marty turns to Dave for help dealing with a troubling discovery.

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
8 p.m. – S.W.A.T.

“Guacaine”

When violence erupts at a popular food truck festival, the team must contend with a deadly cartel determined to recover a large lost drug shipment at any cost.

 

9 p.m. – Fire Country

“Bad Guy”

Vince’s judgement is compromised when a harrowing rescue of two siblings triggers emotional memories of the night his daughter died in a car accident.

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
8 p.m. – FBI

“Fortunate Son”

A teen shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl, seeking the team’s protection from the men who shot his father. Also, Nina comes to Scola with a proposal he is hesitant to accept.

 

9 p.m. – FBI: International

“Hail Mary”

Vo goes undercover when the Fly Team investigates the mysterious death of an American model in Milan. Also, Kellett is caught off guard when Dandridge arrives looking for visibility on the case.

 

10 p.m. – FBI: Most Wanted

“Appeal”

When three prosecutors are assassinated outside a bar in their small Arkansas town, the team is called in to determine if this was connected to a case from the local DA’s office or if it is a personal vendetta. Also, Ray feels compelled to help a woman and her young son combat an injustice.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
8 p.m. – Survivor

“Season Finale”

Episode description is currently unavailable.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
8 p.m. – Ghosts

“The Christmas Spirit: Part One / The Christmas Spirit: Part Two”

 

“The Christmas Spirit: Part One”

In part one of a special one-hour #Ghostmas episode, Jay’s sisters, Bela (Punam Patel), visits Woodstone Mansion and brings along an adoring male friend, inspiring Sam to spark a romance between them in the spirit of the holiday rom-coms she loves. Meanwhile, the ghosts have conjured up a very different holiday plan for Trevor and Bel. Also, Issac has an awkward encounter with Nigel that forces him to lookback on events in his life

 

“The Christmas Spirit: Part Two”

In part two of a special one-hour #Ghostsmas episode, Sam and Thorfinn get caught in the crossfire as the scheme Jay’s sister, Bela (Punam Patel), and the ghosts have conjured up goes awry. Also, Issac’s marriage to Beatrice sheds light on how apprehensive he has been in communicating his feelings to Nigel.

 

9 p.m. – So Help Me Todd

“Swipe Wright”

Episode description is currently unavailable.

 

10 p.m. – CSI: Vegas

“In the White Room”

When the bodies of the two Regency Romantic Festival attendees are discovered, the CSI team uncovers a shocking link between their murders and previous cases.

 

ALL NEW PRIMETIME SERIES

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

8 p.m. – The Neighborhood

“Welcome to What Used to Be the Neighborhood”

When Calvin’s favourite restaurant closes and is replaced by a flashy pet spa, he worries the community is losing too many small businesses and starts a campaign to only buy local. Also, Tina helps Necie prepare a special surprise for Marty

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

8 p.m. – S.W.A.T.

“Sequel”

When an intruder breaks into the home of a Hollywood actress, Hondo and the team are forced to partner with an old nemesis – former 20 Squad leader Sanchez (guest star David DeSantos) – to track down a dangerous criminal who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Also, Tan struggles to find the perfect anniversary gift for his wife.

 

9 p.m. – Fire Country

“Happy to Help”

Bode’s crew is accused of stealing a designer watch from a fire mop up, and the crew responds to a high stakes call about an extremely dangerous gas leak.

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

7 p.m. – The New Reality

The New Reality is a made-in-Canada current affairs show: showcasing documentary-style features, enterprise and investigative reports, dynamic stories about the fabric of our communities and interviews with the people shaping our future.

 

10 p.m. – 48 hours

Title and episode descriptions are currently unavailable.

 

11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT – Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase in its 46th season for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances. This week’s guest host is Keke Palmer with musical guest SZA.

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT– 60 Minutes

60 Minutes features hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments, and profiles of people in the news.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

8 p.m. – Survivor

Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

8:30 p.m. – Ghosts

“The Liquor License”

Alberta’s expertise from her past comes in handy when Sam and Jay run into some complications during their Woodstone whiskey tasting soiree. Also, Trevor devises a ghost fraternity, which inspires a revelation from Isaac’s past.

 

9 p.m. – So Help Me Todd

“Big Bang Theories”

When Lyle’s niece, Angie (Djouliet Amara), is accused of committing a crime on her college campus, Lyle enlists Margaret and Todd to vindicate her.

 

10 p.m. – CSI: Vegas

“Grace Note”

Catherine’s frustration intensifies when a lead suspect in Grace’s disappearance is found murdered. The team exhausts all their skills to figure out who killed the suspect, and if his death will lead them to Grace.

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

7 p.m. – The New Reality

The New Reality is a made-in-Canada current affairs show: showcasing documentary-style features, enterprise and investigative reports, dynamic stories about the fabric of our communities and interviews with the people shaping our future.

 

10 p.m. – 48 Hours

Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

 

11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT – Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase in its 46th season for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances. This week’s guest hosts are Steve Martin and Martin Short with musical guest Brandi Carlile.

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

7 p.m. – 60 Minutes

60 Minutes features hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments, and profiles of people in the news.

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

7 p.m. – The New Reality

The New Reality is a made-in-Canada current affairs show: showcasing documentary-style features, enterprise and investigative reports, dynamic stories about the fabric of our communities and interviews with the people shaping our future.

 

10 p.m. – 48 Hours

Title and episode description is currently unavailable.

 

11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT – Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase in its 46th season for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances. This week’s guest host is Austin Butler with musical guest the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

7:30 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT – 60 Minutes

60 Minutes features hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments, and profiles of people in the news.

 

ALL NEW NIGHTLY SERIES

ET Canada
New episodes air Monday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Toronto and the Maritimes, at 6:30 p.m. in Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, and 7 p.m. in all other markets.  

ET Canada is the nation’s entertainment powerhouse delivering in-depth and breaking celebrity, film, television, and music news both on-air and online. Together with celebrity news trailblazer Entertainment Tonight, ET Canada delivers the most watched hour of entertainment news to Canadians every weeknight from coast to coast.

 

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

New episodes air Thursday, December 1 – Friday, December 2, Monday, December 5 – Friday, December 9, Monday, December 12 – Friday, December 16, Monday, December 19 – Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26 – Friday, December 30 at 11:35 p.m.

On The Late Show, comedian Stephen Colbert interviews the hottest stars, talented actors and musicians, and brilliant minds – all while doing his own inimitable brand of comedy. Jon Batiste leads the rocking house-band.