IMDb Picks: December TV Premieres
by IMDb-Editors | created - 22 Nov 2016 | updated - 30 Nov 2016 | PublicFind out when new and returning series premiere this month.
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1. Nightwatch (2015– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Reality-TV
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
Stars: Holly Monteleone, Titus Tero, Keeley Williams, Dan Flynn
Votes: 1,106
"Nightwatch" premieres Thursday, Dec. 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on A&E.
2. Top Chef (2006– )
TV-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: 6,843
Season 14 of "Top Chef" premieres Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
3. Greatest Party Story Ever (2016–2017)
TV-14 | Comedy
The funniest, craziest, most unbelievable stories will be brought to life through first person storytelling & unique styles of animation.
Stars: Peter Murphy, Spencer Morgan, Gideon Adlon, Kelsey Cook
Votes: 56
"Greatest Party Story Ever" premieres Thursday, Dec. 1 at 11 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
4. Lost in Oz (2015–2018)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In the first season, Glinda Helps Dorothy to bring her back to Kansas.
Stars: Ashley Boettcher, Nika Futterman, Jorge Diaz, Chris Cox
Votes: 596
"Lost in Oz" premieres Friday, Dec. 2, on Amazon.
5. Your Worst Nightmare (2014– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Narrated reenactments of key events with commentary from law enforcement officers, criminal justice professionals, and friends and family of victims.
Stars: D.C. Goode, Jason Shablik, Clark Sarullo, Eric Abraham
Votes: 834
"Your Worst Nightmare" premieres Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ID.
6. The Royals (2015–2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Drama about a fictional British royal family in modern-day London.
Stars: Joan Collins, William Moseley, Alexandra Park, Jake Maskall
Votes: 14,038
"The Royals" premieres Sunday, Dec. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on E!
7. The Great Christmas Light Fight (2013– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Reality-TV
Four families compete each week to transform their homes for the holidays, in hopes of winning the $50,000 prize and the coveted Light Fight trophy.
Stars: Brian Fairlee, Taniya Nayak, Carter Oosterhouse, Michael Moloney
Votes: 328
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" premieres Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
8. Timber Creek Lodge (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV
In Whistler, BC the staff of a popular resort lodge live and work together. They are encouraged to party with the guests that arrive every weekend, as well as serve them. But where does the... See full summary »
Stars: Blake Dubler, Louise Robinson, Mark Milburn, Jenna Gillund
Votes: 75
"Timber Creek Lodge" premieres Monday, Dec. 5, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
9. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2010– )
TV-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: 7,439
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
10. Shut Eye (2016–2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Charlie is a scammer with a small chain of fortune-telling storefronts and contracts building tricks for a family that controls the business in the greater chunk of LA.
Stars: Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Angus Sampson, David Zayas
Votes: 3,988
"Shut Eye" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Hulu.
11. Hairspray Live! (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
Directors: Kenny Leon, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Dove Cameron, Martin Short, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth
Votes: 3,811
"Hairspray Live!" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
12. Alone (2015– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Ten survival "experts" attempt to survive alone. The winner receives $500,000.
Stars: Nicole Apelian, Sam Larson, Brooke Whipple, Brad Richardson
Votes: 7,400
"Alone" premieres Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on History.
13. Captive (2016)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series that depicts hostage negotiations, the stories are told by the victims themselves.
Stars: Yolande Korkie, Camilla Carr, Ronaldo Monteiro, James Loney
Votes: 838
"Captive" premieres Friday, Dec. 9, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Netflix.
14. Club de Cuervos (2015–2019)
TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
When the patriarch of a prominent family dies, his heirs battle to determine who will gain control of his beloved soccer team: The Cuervos of Nuevo Toledo.
Stars: Luis Gerardo Méndez, Mariana Treviño, Jesús Zavala, Antonio de la Vega
Votes: 6,210
"Club de Cuervos" premieres Friday, Dec. 9, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Netflix.
15. Fuller House (2016–2020)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
In a continuation of Full House (1987), D.J. Fuller is a mother of three young boys and is a recent widow. D.J.'s sister Stephanie, her best friend Kimmy and Kimmy's teenage daughter all move in to help raise her sons. The house is now a lot fuller.
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Dashiell Messitt, Fox Messitt
Votes: 29,435
"Fuller House" premieres Friday, Dec. 9, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Netflix.
16. Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018)
TV-MA | 30 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: 25,897
"Mozart in the Jungle" premieres Friday, Dec. 9, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Amazon.
17. White Rabbit Project (2016)
TV-PG | 48 min | Reality-TV
Scientists investigate unusual events from pop culture, science and history.
Stars: Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, Grant Imahara, Benjamin Cavanagh
Votes: 1,745
"White Rabbit Project" premieres Friday, Dec. 9 at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Netflix.
18. America's Next Top Model (2003–2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
A cyclical competition in which women from all over the U.S. compete for the honor of being America's next "it girl" in the modeling world.
Stars: Adrianne Curry, Yoanna House, Tyra Banks, J. Alexander
Votes: 18,463
"America's Next Top Model" premieres Monday, Dec. 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.
19. Booze Traveler (2014– )
Reality-TV
Jack travels the world seeking out the most adventurous and cultural drinking traditions.
Stars: Jack Maxwell, Bruno Canale, Thorunn Gudlaugsdottir, Marc Matsumoto
Votes: 399
"Booze Traveler" premieres Monday, Dec. 12, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel.
20. Star (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A trio of women form a musical group in Atlanta.
Stars: Jude Demorest, Brittany O'Grady, Ryan Destiny, Amiyah Scott
Votes: 5,089
"Star" premieres Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
21. The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a dystopian America dominated by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, a young woman discovers a mysterious film that may hold the key to toppling the totalitarian regimes.
Stars: Alexa Davalos, Luke Kleintank, Rufus Sewell, Rupert Evans
Votes: 111,049
"The Man in the High Castle" premieres Friday, Dec. 16, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Amazon.
22. Terry Crews Saves Christmas (2016)
42 min | Reality-TV
Actor and former NFL star, Terry Crews, surprises families at Christmas time by providing them with some last-minute help during the holidays.
Stars: Dean Sheremet, Michael Elric, Terry Crews
Votes: 27
"Terry Crews Saves Christmas" premieres Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.
23. Travelers (2016–2018)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Hundreds of years from now, surviving humans discover how to send consciousness back through time, into people of the 21st century, while attempting to change the path of humanity.
Stars: Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson
Votes: 64,462
"Travelers" premieres Friday, Dec. 23, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Netflix.
24. Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016–2018)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An ordinary boy finds a magic amulet that chooses him to be a Trollhunter, a guardian that defends the world of humans and the secret world of trolls.
Stars: Charlie Saxton, Lexi Medrano, Anton Yelchin, Kelsey Grammer
Votes: 18,993
"Trollhunters" premieres Friday, Dec. 23, at 3:01 a.m. ET/PT on Netflix.
25.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Return of Doctor Mysterio
(2016)
TV-PG | 61 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
One fateful night in New York City, the Doctor inadvertently causes a young boy to gain superpowers. Returning years later on the trail of the shady Harmony Shoal Institute, he finds the boy all grown up as masked superhero The Ghost.
Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Matt Lucas, Justin Chatwin, Charity Wakefield
Votes: 5,884
"Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio" premieres Sunday, Dec. 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on BBCA.
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