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The Traitors returns for season four January 8 on Peacock. The series is hosted by the impossibly stylish and devastatingly witty Alan Cumming. The series is a nail-biting psychological adventure in which treachery and deceit are the name of the game. The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree, while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game. If the Faithful contestants banish all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if a Traitor (or Traitors) makes it to the end, they will steal all the money. 

The Beatles Anthology will premiere on Disney+ November 26. The most influential band of all time in their own words. It is the definitive story of The Beatles and their musical legacy. 

They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama? Extra large. As “The Real Housewives” hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury. It will follow Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi as they navigate the highs and lows of Rhode Island’s close-knit social scene. Dolores Catania  joins the cast as a friend. 

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman returns with special guest Adam Sandler December 1 on Netflix. David Letterman interviews comedian and musician Adam Sandler. Sandler is currently receiving universal acclaim for his performance opposite George Clooney in Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, and earlier this year broke an opening weekend record with the hit sequel Happy Gilmore 2. David Letterman sits down with Adam Sandler to discuss his journey from stand-up to SNL to movie stardom in this intimate conversation.  

Melissa McCarthy will return to host Saturday Night Live for the sixth time on December 6. Dijon will perform as musical guest for the first time. Josh O’Connor will make his hosting debut on December 13. Lily Allen will make her second appearance as musical guest. Ariana Grande will host for the third time on December 20. Cher will take the stage as musical guest for the second time following her first appearance in 1987. 

Sophie, Margo, and Margo’s wig are back in production on Season 2 of the hit Netflix series The Hunting Wives. Karen Rodriguez (“Deputy Salazar”) and Hunter Emery (“Deputy Flynn”) are set to return as series regulars alongside returning guest star Branton Box (“Sheriff Johnny”). Previously announced returning cast include Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, and George Ferrier. Additional cast will be announced at a later date. At the start of Season 2, Sophie and Margo are on the outs. But soon enough, old secrets and new foes force them back together. As they play their dangerous games the question arises. Are they the hunters or the hunted? The series is based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb. 

Bravo is toasting to the milestone 20th anniversary of “The Real Housewives” with a cross-country trip celebrating the iconic franchise that redefined reality television. The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip commemorates two decades of unforgettable moments, connection, and legacy, while ushering in the next era of Housewives. The series will debut on Bravo in 2026, with episodes available to stream next day on Peacock. In this special event series, a group of beloved Housewives from across the years embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, making their way through some of the most memorable locations in the franchise’s history. Starting where it all began in Orange County and culminating in an epic east coast grand finale, each stop will feature appearances by fan favorites from different cities to pay tribute to the past, embrace the present and look toward the many miles still ahead. Along the way, viewers can expect nostalgic reunions, heartfelt revelations, effortless humor, and the larger-than-life dynamics that only Housewives can deliver.

Cynthia Erivo will kick off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a show-stopping opening number November 27 at 8:30 a.m. on NBC. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return as hosts of the broadcast, which will have an encore on NBC at 2 p.m. ET/PT. Previously announced marquee performances set to take place on 34th Street in front of Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship store include EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, the singing voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters; show-stopping numbers from Broadway’s “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Just in Time,” and “Ragtime”; and a dazzling appearance by the legendary Radio City Rockettes, celebrating their 100th anniversary. 

Las Culturistas Culture Awards, hosted by comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, returns to Bravo in 2026 and will stream next day on Peacock. This marks the second consecutive year the network will televise the event and fifth year overall of the award show. The awards show celebrates culture’s most iconic and consequential moments of the year. With more than 100 unique award categories, live musical performances and unexpected celebrity guests, this show brings culture’s most crucial moments to life. 

Tom Segura is set to return to Netflix for a new stand-up special December 24. The special will mark his fifth with the streamer. 

ESPN announced its new-look NBA Countdown team that will lead pregame and halftime coverage for select NBA on ESPN game nights throughout the season. The new team will debut this Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.Senior Writer Brian Windhorst, who recently reached a multi-year extension with ESPN, will join the NBA Countdown cast. Windhorst joins recently signed 2023 NBA Champion head coach Michael Malone and 2008 NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins as analysts. NBA Countdown will continue to be hosted by Malika Andrews, who is leading the show for the third season. Additionally, Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania will continue to make regular appearances contributing news and information to the NBA Countdown show.

NBC Sports and Peacock will collaborate for a second consecutive year with the National Football League, EA SPORTS, and Genius Sports to present the EA SPORTS Madden NFL Cast. This season’s edition moves to primetime on Thanksgiving, exclusively streaming on Peacock, as the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium (Thursday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET). The Bengals and Ravens have combined to win the past four AFC North titles and meet in the nightcap of the NFL’s “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” tripleheader. Blending video game elements and live action, the stream will be an immersive, data-powered live football experience that injects Madden NFL’s unique brand elements as animated overlays. Featuring live EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 graphics, route trees, play cards and player ratings, the Madden NFL Cast will transform football strategy, information and IQ for viewers, enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats and GeniusIQ, Genius Sports’ next generation data and AI platform. GeniusIQ combines real-time data insights with fully branded animations, delivering an immersive viewing experience. New to this year’s Madden NFL Cast: The main coverage angle will predominantly come from the hi-sky camera located behind the quarterback – the view most familiar to Madden gamers – rather than from television’s traditional sideline camera location. The live stream, available exclusively on Peacock, will feature a dedicated commentary team. Three-time All-Pro defensive back Tyrann Mathieu joins this year’s team, alongside returning Madden NFL Cast veterans Paul Burmeister of NBC Sports, who will handle play-by-play, and former NFL quarterback, YouTuber and Madden NFL expert Kurt Benkert, who will utilize graphic overlays to discuss and predict play options. Mathieu, who was regularly among the highest Madden-rated players at his position, had 36 interceptions in 180 games over 12 NFL seasons, and played on the 2019 Kansas City Chiefs team which won Super Bowl LIV.

Season three of Stranded with my Mother-in-Law premieres December 3 on Netflix. To win a life-changing prize, couples embark on a journey to an earthly paradise and confront challenges… with the assistance of their mothers-in-law.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery premieres November 26 in select theaters and December 12 on Netflix. Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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