7 TV Shows and Movies to Watch the Week of Christmas

It’s Christmas week, which means you probably have some downtime. Here are all the TV shows and movies to watch to keep you in the holiday spirit (and keep you sane if you’re with family). 

Sunday, December 19 

‘Tis the Season to be Merry: Read an official description, below. 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark 

“Looking for a fresh angle to her book on relationships, Merry heads to snow covered Vermont. She finds a new perspective and Christmas cheer with charismatic aid worker, Adam.”

Monday, December 20 

Reopening Night: Read HBO’s official description, below. 10 p.m. ET on HBO 

“Reopening Night, an original documentary, goes behind the scenes with The Public Theater as they face a roller coaster ride of hurdles returning to the stage in the midst of an ongoing pandemic with Merry Wives, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s play that celebrates Black joy and artistry.”

Tuesday, December 21 

Being the Ricardos: Nicole Kidman stars as Lucille Ball in this biopic exploring her legacy and relationship with her husband, Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem). Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Wednesday, December 22 

Emily in Paris: Here’s everything we know about the second season of the internet’s most polarizing show. Streaming on Netflix 

Thursday, December 23 

Yearly Departed: Per Amazon, “You are cordially invited to the most hilarious party of the year. The groundbreaking comedy special returns with more of the world’s funniest women roasting and toasting all we’re leaving behind in 2021.” Streaming on Amazon Prime Video 

Friday, December 24 

Don’t Look Up: A meteor is coming to destroy Earth, and no one will listen to Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio! Streaming on Netflix 

Saturday, December 25 

Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material: Some stand-up to spice up your Christmas. Streaming on Netflix