What’s on Global TV This Week? December 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026 Primetime Highlights

WHAT TO WATCH AND STREAM ON GLOBAL:
PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 16, 2025 – JANUARY 15, 2026

SEASON FINALES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
8 p.m. – Survivor – three-hour episode
“A Fever Dream”
18 determined new castaways will be forced to form a new society as they adapt to their physical and social surroundings. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
9:30 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT – The Road
“Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN”
The Road follows 12 emerging musicians as they compete as opening acts for Grammy® Award winner Keith Urban at venues across America. Urban, along with executive producers Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, “Tour Manager” Gretchen Wilson, and guest country stars, decide, along with a live audience, who advances to the next city and wins the grand prize. The series captures their high-stakes, unfiltered journeys and offers a backstage pass into the gritty life of a touring musician.

FALL FINALES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
8 p.m. – NCIS
“Heaven and Nature”
McGee and Torres try to recover a stolen truck filled with toys for the Navy’s annual Christmas drive while the truth about Parker’s mother is finally revealed. Also, Knight is given her first NCIS: Elite mission, which involves tracking down a former member of the team.

9 p.m. – NCIS: Sydney
“South of Nowhere”
The team races to an Antarctica research base to investigate why a climate scientist killed a colleague on Polar Night Eve – and make it out before their plane engine freezes and they’re trapped in darkness for six months.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
9 p.m. – Ghosts – one-hour episode
“It’s a Wonderful Christmas Carol”
Sam’s big Christmas Eve TV interview with Walter Storm (guest star Larry Wilmore) takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Trevor and Patience bond over their mutual disinterest in celebrating Christmas.

10 p.m. – Elsbeth
“A Hard Nut to Crack”
When an avant-garde choreographer’s Nutcracker rehearsal turns deadly, Elsbeth leaps into the cutthroat world of New York ballet.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
8 p.m. – Sheriff Country
“Crucible, Part I”
After a father and son flee a secluded ranch run by one of Edgewater’s most power families, Mickey investigates disturbing allegations of abuse and uncovers dangerous secrets, which leads to a tense standoff and confrontation.

9 p.m. – Fire Country
“Who Owns the Dirt”
When a red flag warning sets the stage for a volatile day, a turf war between Station 42 and neighboring Drake County comes to a head.

10 p.m. – Crime Beat
“Manhunt (Kelly McKeown)”
In Vancouver, authorities unveil Canada’s Most Wanted Criminal–alongside 24 of the country’s most dangerous fugitives. With record-breaking rewards offered for information leading to arrests, international manhunts heat up. From elite fugitive squads to Interpol and the U.S. Marshals, global forces converge in a relentless pursuit of justice. This episode dives into some of the most unexpected takedowns of individuals once named Canada’s Most Wanted.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
7 p.m. – Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
The iconic late-night show brings together a star-studded collection of Christmas-themed sketches. The special is a celebration of the best holiday moments from SNL, featuring a mix of unforgettable characters, hilarious parodies, and seasonal cheer that have made the show a holiday tradition for many.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:30 p.m. – Hollywood Squares – one-hour, two-episode holiday special
“Part One: Santa’s Got a Little Game” / “Part Two: Hand This Man a Candy Cane”
Hollywood Squares, starring Drew Barrymore, is a classic game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The “board” for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants. The celebrities are asked questions and the contestants judge the legitimacy of their answers to win the game. Award-winning actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, will take her place as the famed “centre square” answering questions for the contestants. Both parts of this holiday special features celebrity guests Triumph, Bobby Moynihan, Michelle Buteau, Meghan Trainor, Tichina Arnold, Thomas Lennon, Ana Gasteyer, and Pete Holmes.

SERIES PREMIERES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
10 p.m. – Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist brings the world’s best-selling mystery author into the true-crime television genre for the first time. With over 90 million books sold globally and scripted series ( Fool Me Once, Safe, The Innocent) , Harlan Coben is known for his twisting narratives and intricate plots. In each one-hour episode, Harlan will guide audiences through gripping tales of murder, high-profile crimes and life-altering surprises, each meticulously unraveled to reveal hidden truths, deceptions and lies. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials, the series will provide an in-depth look at stories where nothing is as it seems.

SEASON PREMIERES
MONDAY, JANUARY 5
9 p.m. – The Wall
Hosted by comedian and television personality Chris Hardwick and executive produced by NBA star LeBron James, The Wall is an unpredictable game show that gives two-person teams a chance to earn life-altering cash prizes by correctly answering a series of questions. With more than $12 million up for grabs each night, the contestants attempt to earn as much cash as they can from a four-story high wall that can dash hopes or make dreams come true. When contestants answer a question correctly, a green ball falls down the wall to add to their team’s tally. Answer incorrectly, and the dreaded red ball drops to subtract from the total. Up to $3 million can be won or lost on a single nail-biting drop.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
8 p.m. – Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares, starring Drew Barrymore, is a classic game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The “board” for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants. The celebrities are asked questions and the contestants judge the legitimacy of their answers to win the game. Award-winning actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, will take her place as the famed “centre square” answering questions for the contestants.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
9 p.m. – Family Law
“Fami-lease”
Abby represents Delilah, owner of a hugely successful frozen food empire, who has hired rental kids after falling out with her biological son and daughter. Now Delilah wants to disinherit her biological kids and leave her fortune to her ‘chosen children.’

WINTER PREMIERES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
9 p.m. – Doc
“Chief”
Episode description is not currently available.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
9 p.m. – Abbott Elementary
“Mall”
Episode description is not currently available.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
8 p.m. – 9-1-1
“Secrets”
Episode description is not currently available.

ALL NEW PRIMETIME SERIES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT – Saturday Night Live
Ariana Grande takes on the role of host with Cher as this week’s musical guest.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
8:30 p.m. – The Paper
“I Love You”
With Marv camped out in the newsroom, the staff’s unresolved attitudes toward authority bubble up.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5
8:30 p.m. – The Paper
“Church and State”
Mare uncovers a story that pits the Truth Teller against its owner; Ned is embarrassed by his past.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
7 p.m. – 60 Minutes
60 Minutes features hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments, and profiles of people in the news.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12
8:30 p.m. – The Paper
“Matching Ponchos”
Ned and Mare take a long road trip to interview a possible cult leader; Ken goes on an apology tour.

9 p.m. – The Wall
Hosted by comedian and television personality Chris Hardwick and executive produced by NBA star LeBron James, The Wall is an unpredictable game show that gives two-person teams a chance to earn life-altering cash prizes by correctly answering a series of questions. With more than $12 million up for grabs each night, the contestants attempt to earn as much cash as they can from a four-story high wall that can dash hopes or make dreams come true. When contestants answer a question correctly, a green ball falls down the wall to add to their team’s tally. Answer incorrectly, and the dreaded red ball drops to subtract from the total. Up to $3 million can be won or lost on a single nail-biting drop.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
9 p.m. – Doc
“Family Matters”
Episode description is not currently unavailable.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
8 p.m. – Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares, starring Drew Barrymore, is a classic game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. The “board” for the game is a vertical stack of open-faced cubes, each occupied by a celebrity seated at a desk and facing the contestants. The celebrities are asked questions and the contestants judge the legitimacy of their answers to win the game. Award-winning actress and talk show host, Drew Barrymore, will take her place as the famed “centre square” answering questions for the contestants.

9 p.m. – Abbott Elementary
“Mall Part 2: Questions & Concerns”
Episode description is not currently available.

10 p.m. – Harlan Coben’s Final Twist
Harlan Coben’s Final Twist brings the world’s best-selling mystery author into the true-crime television genre for the first time. With over 90 million books sold globally and scripted series (Fool Me Once, Safe, The Innocent), Harlan Coben is known for his twisting narratives and intricate plots. In each one-hour episode, Harlan will guide audiences through gripping tales of murder, high-profile crimes and life-altering surprises, each meticulously unraveled to reveal hidden truths, deceptions and lies. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials, the series will provide an in-depth look at stories where nothing is as it seems.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
8 p.m. – 9-1-1
“War”
Episode description is not currently available.

9 p.m. – Family Law
“The Surrogate”
Abby represents a surrogate blindsided by the revelation that one of the twins she carried for her best friend is, in fact, her own biological child.

ALL NEW NIGHTLY SERIES
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
New episodes air Monday, December 15 – Thursday, December 18, Monday, January 5 – Thursday, January 8, Monday, January 12 – Thursday, January 15 at 12:05 a.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.