On December 26, 2025, viewers can catch the season finale of Heated Rivalry, the streaming debut of Bugonia on Peacock, and a new episode of Spartacus: House of Ashur. The day's lineup also features documentaries, sports, and reality shows across various platforms.
Friday, December 26, 2025, offers a diverse selection of new and returning content on TV and streaming services. TVLine's daily guide highlights several key premieres and episodes for English-language audiences.
The animated series Heated Rivalry concludes its first season with Shane and Ilya retreating to a secluded cottage. There, the pair explores their relationship, confronting pivotal choices about their future.
On Peacock, the movie Bugonia makes its streaming debut. It follows two conspiracy-obsessed young men, played by Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis, who kidnap a powerful CEO portrayed by Emma Stone. They believe she is an alien plotting Earth's destruction.
In Spartacus: House of Ashur, Ashur introduces Achillia to the public, where she enters the arena for her inaugural battle.
Other notable offerings include the documentary Cover-Up, which chronicles the career of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh and his exposés on events like My Lai and Abu Ghraib. The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston, traces the protagonist's life from childhood to adulthood, capturing moments of love, loss, and human complexity.
Sports fans can watch college football bowl games: Central Michigan versus Northwestern at 1 p.m., New Mexico versus Minnesota at 4:30 p.m., and Florida International versus UTSA at 8 p.m.
Additional programming features Popstar! Best of 2025, hosted by Elizabeth Stanton, recapping the year's top music moments and trends; a new episode of Power Book IV: Force, where Tommy rebuilds after a shakeup amid rising stakes; the series premiere of Junk or Jackpot?, with Bobby Berk helping people renovate and value their unusual collections; and It's Florida, Man, where an opportunist encounters trouble while exploiting moonshiner connections.
This lineup provides options for drama, action, documentaries, and reality TV enthusiasts.
