Friday on TV – 12/25/20

Overnight was the complete first season premiere of Bridgerton on Netflix. Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling novels, this series unfolds in the sexy, lavish and competitive world of Regency London high society. It stars Julie Andrews (voice of Lady Whistledown), Adjoa Andoh, Ben Miller, Bessie Carter, Claudia Jesie, Florence Hunt, Gold Rosheuvel, Harriet Cains, Jonathan Bailey, Lorraine Ashbourne, Luke Newton, Luke Thompson, Martins Imhangbe, Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Polly Walker, Rege-Jean Page, Ruby Barker, Ruby Stokes, Ruth Gemmell, Sabrina Bartlett, & Will Tilston.
 

Overnight was the Disney+ premiere of the feature film Soul. Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Determined to return to his life, Joe teams up with a precocious soul, 22 (voice of Tina Fey), who has never understood the appeal of the human experience. As Joe desperately tries to show 22 what’s great about living, he may just discover the answers to some of life’s most important questions.
 
Overnight was also the Netflix premiere of the feature film We Can Be Heroes. When alien invaders capture Earth’s superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents — and the planet. It stars YaYa Gosselin, Pedro Pascal, & Priyanka Chopra.
 
Overnight was also the HBO Max premiere of the feature film Wonder Woman 1984. Wonder Woman squares off against Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility.
 
Tonight are three new specials for How It’s Made on Science Channel. At 8/7c, it’s the 30-minute “Christmas 2020” special. At 8:30/7:30c, it’s the 30-minute “World’s Greatest Holiday Desserts” special. At 9/8c, it’s the 1-hour “Football 2020” special.
 
Tonight is also a holiday movie My Sweet Holiday on Lifetime at 8/7c. When Sadie’s (Malone Thomas) boyfriend cancels their holiday plans, she decides to spend Christmas with her parents back in her hometown, only to find out they’ve sold the family’s beloved chocolate store to a stranger who knows nothing about chocolate. Begrudgingly, her father convinces her that she’d be the obvious choice to help teach the new owner everything she knows about chocolate. In the middle of planning the perfect retirement party for her parents, she discovers that not everything has to be perfect. And sometimes, when you least expect it, you find love. It also stars Jason Burkey.
 
Tonight is also a 90-minute holiday special for Call the Midwife on PBS at 9/8c. Everyone looks forward to a traditional Christmas, but things don’t go as planned; the circus arrives in Poplar, bringing new friendships, experiences and an adventure for Nurse Crane.
 
Tonight is also a 1-hour HGTV special, Surprising Santa Claus, at 9/8c. Lara Spencer, known to television fans as a regular contributor on Good Morning America and host of the hit series Flea Market Flip, will work with a team to give the town of Santa Claus the biggest Christmas present it has ever received.
 
Tonight is also a 2-hour “Top 20 Moments of 2020” special for Live Rescue on A&E at 9/8c. Matt is joined by analysts Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department and Registered Nurse Dan Flynn.