2024 is just about over, but we’ve still got a couple more TV weeks to go! The week of December 16 brings back favorites like What If…? and Virgin River. Plus, Shrinking Season 2 nears its end, while a couple of must-watch movies give us even more viewing options. Here’s what to watch when you’re making your picks for the week of December 16!
Wednesday, December 18: Shrinking Season 2 Episode 11
The second season is almost over — but never fear! Shrinking has already been renewed for a third installment. The penultimate episode of this season sees Gaby fretting over her Thanksgiving guest list. Meanwhile, Paul encourages Jimmy to get help, while Sean looks for a new place. The finale will air on Christmas next week, so be prepared for big emotions!
Airing on Apple TV+, 12 am ET/9 pm PT
Thursday, December 19: Virgin River Season 6
Love cozy, small-town vibes plus plenty of melodrama? Tune in for Virgin River‘s sixth season the week of December 16. Mel and Jack are planning their wedding, but it turns out they still have some secrets left. Around them, their friends and family explore their own personal dramas. Plus, we’ll see flashbacks to how Mel’s parents met and fell in love in the ’70s!
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Thursday, December 19: Laid
Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu stars as Ruby, a rom-com leading lady in a unique situation. All her exes are apparently dying under mysterious circumstances! With her BFF’s help, Ruby tries to retrace her romantic history to figure out what’s going on, how to stop it — and if the problem is, in fact, her.
Streaming on Peacock, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Friday, December 20: The Six Triple Eight
Did you know the Women’s Army Corps had only one overseas unit for women of color in WWII? This remarkable true story comes to life the week of December 16. Starring Kerry Washington, the movie tells the history of the 688th, a division with a seemingly-unglamorous assignment (fixing a three-year backlog of mail) that managed to have an enormous impact on soldiers and their families back home.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
Saturday, December 21: Happy Howlidays
If you’ve been watching Hallmark’s Finding Mr. Christmas, you’ll want to tune in the week of December 16! The show’s winner will star opposite Jessica Lowndes in the final Countdown to Christmas movie of 2024. A web editor stumbles across a stray dog, then makes a deal with a shelter owner, resulting in them spending more and more time together over the holidays.
Airing on Hallmark Channel, 8 pm ET/7 pm CT (check local listings)
Sunday, December 22: What If? Season 3 Premiere
Avengers (and others), assemble! The final season of Marvel’s animated alternate-universe series premieres this Sunday. This year’s adventures include a Red Guardian-centric story (just in time for Thunderbolts*), episodes inspired by old Westerns and manga, an Agatha Harkness musical, and much more. New episodes drop daily through the December 29 series finale.
Streaming on Netflix, 3 am ET/12 am PT
