The TV Cave’s Daily Watchlist: What to Watch on Saturday, December 6

Your couch is calling, the snacks are waiting, and today’s TV lineup is STACKED. From championship-level college football to a blizzard of holiday movie premieres (seriously, every network said “December 6 is our day”), here’s your ultimate guide to what’s worth watching tonight.

🏈 DAYTIME KICKOFF: COLLEGE FOOTBALL TAKES OVER (12 PM ET)

Clear your afternoon — the gridiron is booked and busy.

ABC’s Triple-Header

• BYU vs. Texas Tech (12 PM) – Start your day with a solid clash.

• Georgia vs. Alabama (4 PM) – A rivalry that never gets old.

• Duke vs. Virginia (8 PM) – Primetime bragging rights up for grabs.

ESPN

• Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan (12 PM) – A MAC matchup to power through lunch.

FOX

• Indiana vs. Ohio State (8 PM) – Buckeye Nation, assemble.

🎄 8 PM ET: HOLIDAY MOVIES, HEROES & SASSY DOGS — PICK YOUR VIBE

CNN — CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates keep your heart three sizes too big as they highlight everyday people doing extraordinary things. Tissues recommended.

Great American Family — Cranberries and Carols

Jill Wagner comes home for a town potluck (as one does) and bumps into her blind date from 20 years ago. Honestly? We’d watch just for that reunion tension.

Lifetime — Deck the Hallways

A Chicago homecoming, a grandmother played by Loretta Devine (automatic yes), and a mission to rescue a holiday tradition. Cozy-core at its peak.

TBS — Dinner and a Movie

Jason and Jenny serve commentary with a side of Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama. Comfort viewing unlocked.

The CW — Paws in the City

A fallen social media strategist + a diva dachshund + a mysterious owner = chaos, cuteness, romance. What more do you need?

Hallmark Channel — She’s Making a List

Lacey Chabert determines who’s Naughty or Nice for a living and still finds time to fall for a widowed dad. A true holiday multitasker.

🎁 9 PM ET: OWN BRINGS THE FESTIVE DRAMA

OWN — The Christmas Showdown

Childhood best friends compete for the same job on a Christmas Eve spectacular. Will their friendship (and the holiday spirit) survive? Amber Stevens West and Corbin Reid lead the festive friction.

✨ 10 PM ET: MYSTERY, MUSIC & MORE HOLIDAY MAGIC

CBS — 48 Hours

A heartbreaking case involving a 16-year-old lifeguard and a family still searching for justice.

Hallmark Channel — The Hallmark Christmas Experience

A tree-lighting special featuring your Hallmark faves — Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes, Kimberley Sustad, and more — plus performances from Brad Paisley and Mickey Guyton. Benjamin Ayres hosts the festivities.

Lifetime — Merry Missed Connection

Speed-dating goes sideways when two strangers accidentally swap diaries. A holiday scavenger hunt for love begins.

🎤 11:30 PM ET: LIVE FROM NEW YORK…

NBC — Saturday Night Live

Melissa McCarthy hosts, Dijon performs, and your Saturday night wraps with live comedy chaos the way nature intended.

📺 That’s a Wrap for December 6!

Whether you’re here for football, festive feels, true-crime chills, or dachshund diva drama, today’s lineup is peak weekend energy.Need tomorrow’s guide too? Just say the word — The TV Cave has your remote-ready rundown waiting.