IMDb Picks: December TV Premieres
by IMDb-Editors | last updated - 23 Nov 2015There are a lot of series set to premiere before the end of the year! Find out which new and returning shows premiere in December below.
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1. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010– )
14+ | 44 min | Reality-TV
A reality series that follows some of the most affluent women in the country as they enjoy the lavish lifestyle that only Beverly Hills can provide.
Stars: Kyle Richards, Adrienne Maloof, Camille Grammer, Lisa Vanderpump
Votes: 6,473
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
2. Married at First Sight (2014– )
83 min | Reality-TV, Romance
A reality show that follows singles yearning for a life-long partnership as they agree to a provocative proposal: getting legally married to a stranger the moment they first meet.
Stars: Pepper Schwartz, Calvin Roberson, Viviana Coles, Jessica Griffin
Votes: 2,124
"Married at First Sight" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FYI.
3. Fixer Upper (2013–2018)
60 min | Reality-TV
Chip and Joanna Gaines take on clients in the Waco Texas area, turning their fixer uppers into the homes of their dreams.
Stars: Joanna Gaines, Chip Gaines, Dustin Anderson, Clint Harp
Votes: 3,156
"Fixer Upper" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV.
4. Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2014–2018)
14A | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Follows a best-selling author of a self-help book series who hides her recent separation as she starts to navigate her life as a single woman in her 40s in Los Angeles.
Stars: Lisa Edelstein, Beau Garrett, Necar Zadegan, Alanna Ubach
Votes: 4,637
"Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" Season 2 premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
5. Full Throttle Saloon (2009– )
Reality-TV, Sport
Reality show about Full Throttle Saloon, the worlds largest biker bar, open once a year for 10 days during Sturgis motorcycle rally in South Dakota. Watch how Mike Ballard manages the ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Ballard, Angie Ballard, Jesse James Dupree, Briana Weller
Votes: 361
"Full Throttle Saloon" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Destination America.
6. Planet Primetime (2015– )
Adventure
Planet Primetime uses television to provide a window into the souls of nations as self-professed TV addict Karla Cavalli travels around the world to explore the wildest, funniest, and most popular shows on the planet.
Star: Karla Cavalli
Votes: 10
"Planet Primetime" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel.
7. Real Rob (2015– )
30 min | Comedy
Centers around comedian Rob Schneider's real life while living in Hollywood.
Stars: Rob Schneider, Patricia Maya Schneider, Jamie Lissow, Miranda Scarlett Schneider
Votes: 2,925
"Real Rob" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 12:01 a.m. PT on Netflix.
8. Finding My Father (2015–2016)
44 min | Reality-TV
Finding My Father is an uplifting docu-series following fourteen women and men as they search and reunite with their biological fathers.
Stars: Alexandra Grey, Alec Zais, Miz Jerzi, Justin Martin
Votes: 19
"Finding My Father" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Oxygen.
9. Santas in the Barn (2015– )
Reality-TV
It's a holiday fantasy camp with $100,000 and the title of America's Best Santa on the line.
Stars: Jon Gabrus, Sophia Woodward, Steve Brandt, Tommy Holl
Votes: 40
"Santas in the Barn" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on truTV.
10. Top Chef (2006– )
14+ | 44 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
A reality competition show in which chefs compete against one another in culinary challenges and are a judged by a panel of food and wine experts, with one or more contestants eliminated each episode.
Stars: Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Gail Simmons, Richard Blais
Votes: 6,240
"Top Chef" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
11. Real World/Road Rules Challenge (1998– )
30 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Reality television alumni and others compete to win cash prizes.
Stars: T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Aneesa Ferreira
Votes: 3,522
"The Challenge" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
12. Rich in Faith (2015– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Following the life and ministry of celebrity pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. and his wife, DawnCheré Wilkerson.
Stars: Rich Wilkerson Jr., DawnCheré Wilkerson, Elijah Julian, Rich Wilkerson
Votes: 29
"Rich in Faith" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Oxygen.
13. Rev Runs Around the World (2015– )
Reality-TV
Spanning over 16 countries, Rev Run is taking his family on a worldwide trip.
Stars: Joseph Simmons, Justine Simmons, Russell Simmons Jr., Miley Simmons
Votes: 66
"Rev Runs Around the World" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel.
14. Flip or Flop (2013–2022)
Reality-TV
Christina and Tarek buy houses and then refurbish them to make a profit in California, USA. They were married but are just business partners now.
Stars: Tarek El Moussa, Christina Hall, Taylor El Moussa, Kevin Htain
Votes: 1,982
"Flip or Flop" premieres Thursday, Dec. 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV.
15. Food Porn (2015– )
20 min | Reality-TV
Michael Chernow travels the country to find the most photogenic dishes that are worthy of their own selfie and deserve the hashtag "foodporn"
Stars: Michael Chernow, Max Shapiro
Votes: 35
"Food Porn" premieres Thursday, Dec. 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FYI.
16. Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars (2014– )
43 min | Reality-TV
A group of famous couples trying to fix their relationships.
Stars: Ish Major, Venus Nicolino, Jim Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll
Votes: 299
"Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars" premieres Friday, Dec. 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on WEtv.
17. The Great Christmas Light Fight (2013– )
120 min | Reality-TV
Four families will compete each week to transform their homes for the holidays in just 21 days.
Stars: Brian Fairlee, Taniya Nayak, Carter Oosterhouse, Michael Moloney
Votes: 253
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" premieres Monday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
18. Telenovela (2015–2016)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy that goes behind the scenes of a telenovela and its star, whose off-camera life rivals the drama of her onscreen story lines.
Stars: Eva Longoria, Jencarlos Canela, Diana Maria Riva, Amaury Nolasco
Votes: 3,233
"Telenovela" premieres Monday, Dec. 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
19. Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter (2015–2017)
22 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Set in the pretend sleepy enclave of Garrity, Vermont, Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter is the story of a neon-clad man with a mysterious past and a highly specialized skill set - hunting werewolves.
Stars: Jon Glaser, Scott Adsit, Steve Cirbus, Steve Little
Votes: 921
"Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter" premieres Monday, Dec. 7, at 12 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.
20. Kate Plus 8 (2010–2017)
Reality-TV
Centers on Kate Gosselin and her 8 children.
Stars: Kate Gosselin, Cara Gosselin, Madelyn Gosselin, Aaden Gosselin
Votes: 196
"Kate Plus 8" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
21. #BlackLove (2015–2016)
Reality-TV
#BlackLove follows five dynamic black women from New York City as they embark on a unique journey to uncover what they are doing wrong when it comes to finding love.
Stars: Jahmil Eady, Tennesha Wood, Monet Bell, Jack A. Daniels
Votes: 78
"#BlackLove" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 10:15 p.m. ET/PT on FYI.
22. Tamar & Vince (2012– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Centers on the youngest Braxton sister, Tamar, and will chronicle her pursuit of pop stardom with the support of her husband Vince Herbert.
Stars: Tamar Braxton, Vince Herbert, Lashawn Daniels, Damon Thomas
Votes: 202
"Tamar & Vince" premieres Thursday, Dec. 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on WE.
23. Transparent (2014–2019)
18+ | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
An L.A. family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out.
Stars: Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Landecker, Gaby Hoffmann, Jay Duplass
Votes: 22,747
"Transparent" premieres Friday, Dec. 11, on Amazon Video.
24. Childhood's End (2015)
247 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After peaceful aliens invade Earth, humanity finds itself living in a utopia under the indirect rule of the aliens, but does this utopia come at a price?
Stars: Mike Vogel, Osy Ikhile, Daisy Betts, Georgina Haig
Votes: 12,028
"Childhood's End" premieres Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy.
25. Love & Hip Hop (2010– )
21 min | Reality-TV
The lives of women trying to make it in the bright lights of New York City. But will business mix with pleasure?
Stars: Yandy Smith-Harris, Rich Dollaz, Remy Ma, Erica Mena
Votes: 769
"Love & Hip Hop: New York" premieres Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.
26. The Expanse (2015–2022)
13+ | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the 24th century, a group of humans untangle a vast plot which threatens the Solar System's fragile state of detente.
Stars: Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo
Votes: 152,697
"The Expanse" premieres Monday, Dec. 14, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Syfy.
27. Luther (2010–2019)
14A | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
DCI John Luther is a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions.
Stars: Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley, Warren Brown
Votes: 136,630
"Luther" premieres Thursday, Dec. 17, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on BBC America.
28. F Is for Family (2015–2021)
TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Follow the Murphy family back to the 1970s, when kids roamed wild, beer flowed freely and nothing came between a man and his TV.
Stars: Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, Debi Derryberry
Votes: 37,522
"F is for Family" premieres Friday, Dec. 18, at 12:01 a.m. PT on Netflix.
29. Making a Murderer (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Crime
Filmed over a 10-year period, Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who, while in the midst of exposing corruption in local law enforcement, finds himself the prime suspect in a grisly new crime.
Stars: Steven Avery, Dolores Avery, Laura Nirider, Dean Strang
Votes: 96,088
"Making a Murderer" premieres Friday, Dec. 18, at 12:01 a.m. PT on Netflix.
30. Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018)
18+ | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Love, money, ambition and music intertwine in Mozart in the Jungle, a half hour comedic drama that looks at finding yourself and finding love while conquering New York City. A brash new maestro Rodrigo stirs up the New York Symphony as young oboist Hailey hopes for her big chance.
Stars: Gael García Bernal, Lola Kirke, Saffron Burrows, Hannah Dunne
Votes: 24,864
"Mozart in the Jungle" premieres Friday, Dec. 30, on Amazon Video.