The TV Cave Daily Watchlist: What to Watch on December 30

Whether you’re squeezing in one last binge before the year wraps or settling in for a full-on couch commitment, tonight’s TV lineup has something for every kind of viewer. From chilling true crime and buzzy premieres to reality show chaos and live sports, consider this your must-watch roadmap for the day.

🌙 Late-Night & Early-Morning Streaming Drops (3:00 AM ET)

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

Netflix True crime fans, this one’s for you. This documentary digs into the disturbing case of a Utah therapist whose arrest alongside a popular parenting YouTuber cracked open a deeply unsettling story of control, manipulation, and abuse. It’s the kind of watch that starts as curiosity and ends with your jaw on the floor.

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

Netflix Ricky Gervais is back doing what he does best—poking the bear. In this latest stand-up special, nothing is off-limits as he riffs on life, death, and the absurdity of modern society, including his own inevitable end. Dark? Absolutely. Funny? Even more so.

Wolf (Series Premiere)

AMC+ / Shudder Crime drama lovers, clear your queue. Based on Mo Hayder’s Jack Caffery novels, this gritty new series follows a haunted detective obsessed with solving the childhood disappearance that destroyed his family. Atmospheric, intense, and tailor-made for late-night viewing.

🏈 Afternoon Sports Fix (2:00 PM ET)

College Football Bowl Games

ESPN It’s a full day of bowl action, starting with Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech in the afternoon, followed by Tennessee vs. Illinois, and closing out the night with USC facing off against TCU. Whether you’re watching for bragging rights, draft prospects, or pure chaos, this slate delivers.

🌆 Primetime Picks (8:00 PM ET)

Coast 2 Coast

NBC / Peacock Basketball fans get a double feature tonight. The 76ers take on the Grizzlies, followed by the Pistons facing the Lakers. Depending on where you live, you’ll get one game live—but Peacock has you covered with both matchups streaming back-to-back nationwide.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

Bravo What starts as glam quickly spirals, because of course it does. Angie surprises the group with a photoshoot, but a supposed day of relaxation at the spa goes off the rails when tensions explode. If you’re here for icy stares, raised voices, and zero chill, this episode delivers.

🍸 Late-Night Reality Drama (9:00 PM ET)

Vanderpump Rules

Bravo Girls’ night doesn’t exactly go as planned when unresolved issues refuse to stay buried. Meanwhile, moving day sparks emotions, and one cast member attempts to fix an awkward situation that’s very much still awkward. Classic Vanderpump energy—messy, emotional, and impossible to ignore.

📌 The TV Cave Take

Whether you’re diving into a chilling documentary, checking out a buzzy new series, or watching reality stars self-destruct in real time, December 30’s TV lineup is stacked from sunrise to last call. Set your reminders, charge the remote, and we’ll see you right back here tomorrow for another can’t-miss guide.

Happy watching from The TV Cave.