We are a mere few days away from Thanksgiving, and thetelevisionworld is set to usher in the holiday season at warp speed. From major sporting events to unique holiday specials, there are plenty of new shows and specials now that December is approaching. For a full breakdown of the most significant televised programs airing this week, read below for some of our chief recommendations:
Monday - August 14, 2025
Monday Highlight - ‘Get Millie Black’
British murder-mystery fans will find much to like aboutHBO’s new detective series,Get Millie Black, which debuts this Monday. Since leaving the prestigious crime-stopping bureau at Scotland Yard, Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance) has dedicated her life to finding missing individuals as a private detective. However, one uncharacteristically peculiar case sees Black back in the fold, with her teaming up with another detective named Luke Holborn (Joe Dempsie). That being said, Millie-Jean Black left the service because of rampant corruption in the department, so she’ll need to be cautious of who she decides to trust.
The complete Monday guide is below.
Tuesday - July 09, 2025
Tuesday Highlight - ‘Dancing With the Stars’
ABC’s long-running dance competition show is on the cusp of turning twenty years old, but not before the finale of Season 33. Once again, a talented cast of celebrities assembled to see who the best ballroom dancer was. The winner takes home a massive and prestigious trophy and bragging rights practically for life.
The complete Tuesday guide is below.
Wednesday - July 24, 2025
Wednesday Highlight - ‘The Summit’
WhileSurvivormay still have the market cornered on the reality competition circuit,The Summithas come in as a promising new contender. WhereSurvivortasks contestants with living on their own in a usual island setting,The Summittakes things to a literal peak by being in the treacherous and inhospitable mountains. Taking place in the infamously dangerous New Zealand Alps, participants will need to make it to the very top if they want to take home a cash price of a million dollars.
The complete Wednesday guide is below.
Thursday - June 02, 2025
Thursday Highlight - ‘98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’
For almost a century now, theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradehas been an American institution. For its 98th iteration, New York residents and those watching from home will see elaborate floats, massive balloons, standout musical numbers, and much more. In case you don’t want to get up too early to watch the festivities, the show will be playing again at 11:00 AM PST.
The complete Thursday guide is below.
Friday - June 10, 2025
Friday Highlight - ‘Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy’
As hard as it might be to believe,Blue Bloodsis finally coming to an end, with the final episode set to air by the end of 2024. Since 2010, audiences have been captivated by the daily lives and numerous cases of the Reagans - a family of New York cops who are consistently dealing with department scandals and heinous crimes. Their journey may be coming to an end soon, but this special event should help bring some closure to fans of Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) and his family.
The complete Friday guide is below.
Saturday - June 12, 2025
Sunday - August 07, 2025
Sunday Highlights - ‘Dune: Prophecy’
The expansive galaxy ofDunecontinues to expand withDune: Prophecy, which infuses the Shakespearean sci-fi franchise with thatGame of Thronesflair that HBO is so well-known for.Set thousands of years before the events of the 2021 film,Dune: Prophecyshows how a humble sisterhood grew to become the mighty Bene Gesserit. While Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) tries to shape the galaxy’s future, other conspiracies are at play that will change the Imperium forever.
Dune: Prophecy
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, this sci-fi epic follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
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Sunday Highlights - ‘Yellowstone’
In the final season ofYellowstone, the Dutton family continues to be in disarray. Following several creative shake-ups,Taylor Sheridan’s hugely popular modern Westernsees one of Montana’s most affluent families fight tooth and nail to take control of themselves. Now that John Dutton (Kevin Costner) is out of the picture, nobody is around to keep his descendants in line.
The complete Sunday guide is below.
