The TV Cave Daily Watchlist: What to Watch on December 29

What to Watch, What to Skip, and What Everyone Will Be Talking About Tomorrow

The year may be winding down, but television is doing absolutely nothing of the sort. From glossy socialites and seaside scandals to sports overload and heavy-hitting documentaries, tonight’s lineup has something for every couch dweller. Here’s your perfectly curated guide to what’s lighting up the small screen.

🌴 EARLY STREAMING DROP (3:00 AM ET)

Members Only: Palm Beach

Netflix — Series Premiere (Six-Episode Binge) If your idea of escapism involves designer drama, champagne problems, and whispered secrets behind manicured hedges, Netflix has you covered. This new reality series dives headfirst into the ultra-wealthy world of Palm Beach, where status is currency and gossip spreads faster than sunscreen on the beach.

Midsomer Murders

Acorn TV — Season 25 Finale A quiet PTA meeting turns deadly when a rigid headteacher is murdered, because this is Midsomer and absolutely no one is safe. Barnaby and Winter peel back layers of school politics, scandal, and long-buried grudges in a finale that proves even bake sales can be lethal.

⚓ PRIME TIME PICKS (8:00 PM ET)

Below Deck Mediterranean

Bravo Guilt, betrayal, and boatmances collide as two crew members wrestle with the fallout of a major backstab. Romance on the high seas was never smooth sailing, and tonight, it’s downright choppy.

Don’t Hate Your House With the Property Brothers

HGTV — Season 2 Premiere Drew and Jonathan return to rescue another renovation nightmare. This time, a dream location is hiding a dangerously bad makeover, and a family desperately needs help turning chaos into a livable home.

NBA on NBC

NBC — Doubleheader Event Basketball fans, clear your schedule. The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the San Antonio Spurs to start the night, followed by a late game showdown at 10:30 p.m. that keeps the action going well past bedtime.

The Year: 2025

ABC — Two-Hour Special Robin Roberts leads ABC’s annual look back at the moments that defined the year. Expect headline-making stories, pop culture highlights, and interviews with names like The Jonas Brothers, A’Ja Wilson, Luke Bryan, Christian Siriano, Robert Irwin, and Alix Earle.

🏈 SPORTS CENTER STAGE (8:15 PM ET)

Monday Night Football

ESPN It’s a primetime clash as the Los Angeles Rams go head-to-head with the Atlanta Falcons. Whether you’re here for the plays, the commercials, or the group chat chaos, this one’s appointment viewing.

🔍 LATE NIGHT HEAVY HITTERS (9:00 PM ET)

Critical Incident

HBO This powerful documentary revisits the 2010 death of Anastasio Hernández-Rojas, examining what happened while he was in U.S. border custody. It’s a sobering, necessary watch that asks tough questions and demands reflection.

The Pitt

TNT — Final Three Episodes The season wraps up with everything on the line. Robby refuses to walk away from a mass casualty patient, tensions rise as conditions worsen, and Whitaker races against time to find a missing patient. If you’re not caught up, now’s the moment. (Season two premieres Thursday, January 8, on HBO Max.)

Final Verdict: Whether you’re in the mood for glossy reality drama, emotional documentaries, or edge-of-your-seat sports, December 29 delivers a packed slate. Choose wisely—or don’t. Tonight’s TV is doing the most, and we love to see it.

Stay tuned to The TV Cave for recaps, reviews, and all the TV obsessions you’ll be arguing about tomorrow. 📺🍿