The week of November 25 may be a holiday week, but there’s still plenty to watch! This week’s TV lineup runs the gamut from tense crime noir to the sweetest of holiday flicks. Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving with loved ones or enjoying some time for yourself, these shows and movies should definitely be part of your long weekend plans.
Monday, November 25: Get Millie Black Series Premiere
If you love crime noir, check out this new miniseries. It follows Millie-Jean Black, a former Scotland Yard detective who returns to Jamaica to deal with missing-persons cases. Soon, though, she finds herself working on a case that could turn her entire world upside down. The five-episode series drops episodes weekly.
Streaming on Max/Airing on HBO, 9 pm ET/PT (check local listings)
Tuesday, November 26: Dancing with the Stars Season 33 Finale
The week of November 25 finally hands out the latest DWTS mirrorball trophy! After a chaotic season, the final five (yes, five!) pairs are making their final play for the win. Will the Disney star, the Bachelor, or one of the three athletes take home the win? We’ve got just a few more dances until we find out.
Airing on ABC/Streaming on Disney+, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT (check local listings)
Wednesday, November 27: Our Little Secret
What’s more stressful than meeting your SO’s family at Thanksgiving? Finding out their sibling is dating your own ex! The week of November 25 brings us this perfectly bonkers concept for a Christmas movie. Ian Harding and Lindsay Lohan star as the exes in question, while Kristin Chenoweth plays the family’s meddling matriarch.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Wednesday, November 27: The Untold Story of Mary Poppins
Can you believe it’s been 60 years since Mary Poppins first stepped (in time) onto our screens? This two-hour documentary in the week of November 25 special spotlights the story of one of Disney’s most beloved classics. Tune in for rare behind-the-scenes footage, cast interviews, and plenty of nostalgia!
Airing on ABC, 9 pm ET/8 pm CT (check local listings)
Thursday, November 28: Sweethearts
Need a rom-com to get you through the Thanksgiving weekend? Try this charmer starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga. The pair play tight-knit college freshmen who make a pact to break up with their respective high school sweethearts over the Thanksgiving break. The resulting night-on-the-town puts their relationship into a new light.
Streaming on Max, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, November 28: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Is there a better tradition than the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC? Start your Thanksgiving with classic floats, musical guests, a selection of Broadway’s best, and all your holiday faves. This year’s stacked lineup includes Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, The Temptations, T-Pain, and plenty more!
Airing on NBC, 8:30 am ET/PT (check local listings)
Sunday, December 1: The Christmas Quest
Hallmark mainstays Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha close the week of November 25 with this action-tinged Countdown to Christmas romance. An archaeologist and her language-expert ex are sent to Iceland on a legendary treasure hunt. The exes will have to learn to trust each other again as they try to prevent the famed treasure from falling into the wrong hands.
Airing on Hallmark Channel, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT (check local listings)
