TV highlights for December 21, 2025, include season finales and tributes

Viewers have a packed Sunday lineup on December 21, 2025, with several season finales and special programs across broadcast and streaming platforms. Key events feature the conclusion of 'I Love LA,' the reveal of a winner in 'The Road,' and a CBS tribute to the late Rob Reiner. Holiday-themed stories and previews round out the schedule.

December 21, 2025, offers a diverse array of television programming, blending drama, holiday cheer, and musical performances. The day kicks off with ongoing series like 'Landman,' where Tommy navigates a high-stakes offshore drilling negotiation amid rising tensions with Cami. In 'Mayor of Kingstown,' Mike faces personal tragedy and risks all to rescue his brother, while prison conflicts escalate.

Holiday movies provide lighter fare. 'Christmas With the Knightlys' follows a teacher, played by Celeste Desjardins, who pretends to be the girlfriend of a billionaire's son, portrayed by Joe Scarpellino, to secure funding for a community center. Similarly, 'The Christmas Baby' depicts a couple—Ali Liebert and Katherine Barrell—contemplating adoption after finding an abandoned infant, all while juggling romance and work.

Comedy and animation include 'Happiness,' where Charlie pushes Gloria's directorial vision against Adrian's opposition, sparking jealousy from Jacqui and shifting group dynamics. 'Universal Basic Guys' delivers absurd humor as Mark acquires a jetpack and David attempts upscale dining at a soup kitchen.

Special events stand out. The Fox Winter Preview, hosted by Jenny McCarthy, showcases upcoming shows such as 'Memory of a Killer,' 'Best Medicine,' 'The Masked Singer,' a revamped 'Fear Factor,' 'Next Level Chef,' 'Animal Control,' and 'Going Dutch.' A poignant CBS special, 'Rob Reiner: Scenes From a Life,' honors the late actor and director with insights from Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O’Connell, and Mandy Patinkin.

Finales cap the evening. 'The Road' season one concludes with the final three performers opening for Keith Urban, culminating in the winner's announcement. 'Words + Music' ends with Alanis Morissette delivering hits and new tracks, exploring themes of healing and anger amid immersive visuals. 'I Love LA' wraps its first season as the cast heads to New York for a fashion event, where Tallulah grapples with bold styling choices. 'Robin Hood' advances its plot with Rob avenging Henry's death by torching Warick's manor and eliminating him, prompting Tuck's departure and Marian's escape after her spying is exposed, as Prince John dispatches Guy of Gisborne to target Rob.

'Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas' adds family adventure, with Trevor Donovan as a host and Jillian Murray as an artist chasing a popular toy in Buffalo alongside their children, uncovering bonds of love.

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Netflix has announced a packed December 2025 schedule featuring the final episodes of Stranger Things, new films like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and Jay Kelly, and the fifth season of Emily in Paris. The month includes holiday specials, documentaries, and classic additions, catering to diverse viewer interests amid the festive season. Highlights span original series, comedies, and live events, ensuring ample entertainment options.

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Continuing the December 2025 OTT series from prior weeks' highlights like Stranger Things season 5's earlier volumes and multi-platform gems through December 28, Netflix closes out the year and rings in 2026 with the highly anticipated Stranger Things supersized series finale on December 31 at 5pm PT, plus daily drops of series, documentaries, movies, and a major January 1 movie slate including Dune and Despicable Me.

 

 

 

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