What's On TV Tonight? - Listings for 12/25/2014
It's time to celebrate the holidays with an all-new Doctor Who special! But what else is on TV tonight? Here are the listings for 12/25/2014:
8:00 PM ET
Call the Midwife Holiday Special - Rehearsals for the Sunday School Christmas concert disrupt the lives of the nuns and nurses; two patients are dispatched to York Lodge; Chummy runs the facility following a chicken pox outbreak. (PBS)
NBA Basketball [LIVE] ("Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls") - The Lakers, in their 16th straight Christmas Day appearance, visit the Bulls. Kobe Bryant faces Derrick Rose and former teammate Pau Gasol, who are helping push Chicago to the top of the Eastern Conference. (TNT)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) - Boris Karloff narrates an animated tale about the lonely and heartless title character who decides to dress up as Santa and steal the Christmas decorations, gifts and feast from the people of Whoville. (ABC)
How Murray Saved Christmas - First Aired: Dec. 5, 2014: A cranky deli owner does a weirdly wonderful job when he finds himself forced to fill in for Santa one Christmas. (NBC)
8:30 PM ET
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who. (ABC)
Credit: BBC
9:00 PM ET
NICK'S PICK: Doctor Who ("Last Christmas") - Creatures attack The Doctor and Clara while they are trapped on an Arctic base, and they receive help from a surprising source. (BBC America)
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas - First Aired: Dec. 16, 2014: Santa Claus tells the story of Buddy's trip to New York to meet the father he never knew he had -- and how Buddy transforms the lives of everyone he meets. (NBC)
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ("Hometown Heroes") - Guy visits beloved neighborhoods across the country serving up classic burgers and dogs, seafood and a whole menu full of home-cooked favorites. (Food Network)
10:00 PM ET
Christmas in Rockefeller Center - First Aired: Dec. 3, 2014: Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales host the 82nd-annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York; musical guests include Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Cyndi Lauper, Seth MacFarlane, Sara Bareilles, Idina Menzel and Pentatonix. (NBC)
Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Deborah Voigt and John Rhys-Davies - First Aired: Dec. 19, 2014: A Christmas celebration features soprano Deborah Voigt and actor John Rhys-Davies. (PBS)
Beat Bobby Flay ("Roll the Dice") - Chef Michael Voltaggio and food expert Simon Majumdar hope that chefs John Miele or Evan Hennessey will have what it takes to take down Bobby Flay. (Food Network)
10:30 PM ET
NBA Basketball [LIVE] ("Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers") - In the final game of the NBA Christmas showcase, the Warriors and the Clippers go head-to-head in a rematch from last year's Western Conference playoffs. Stephen Curry and Chris Paul look to put on a show for the fans. (TNT)
MIDNIGHT
The Wendy Williams Show ("Snooki & JWoww!") - Nicole ``Snooki'' Polizzi (``Snooki & JWOWW''); hot topics; Wendy's Holiday Gift Grab; Johnny Gill performs. (BET)