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#TheBigDeal — January 2026
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New Series
Baking Championship: Next Gen
AFN|family 5:00pm CET/JKT Saturday, January 3rd
For the first time ever, 12 teams of young siblings between the ages of 8-14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions in Baking Championship: Next Gen. Surprises and unexpected twists are the name of the game, and once the competition begins, the youthful collaborators take on tricky challenges.
Streaming on AFN|now®
The Cult of the Real Housewife
AFN|pulse 7:00pm CET/JKT Tuesday, January 6th
The Cult of the Real Housewife is a three-part TLC docuseries that investigates allegations of spiritual and financial misconduct surrounding The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and her church, Faith Temple Pentecostal Church. The series explores the church's history, the controversial transfer of leadership to Mary's husband, Robert Cosby Sr., and the subsequent allegations against Cosby.
Streaming on AFN|now®
The Paper
AFN|pulse 7:30pm CET/JKT Wednesday, January 7th
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the Emmy Award-winning series “The Office” find a new subject when they discover the Toledo Truth Teller a historic but declining Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with the help of volunteer reporters.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Maxxed Out
AFN|pulse 10:00pm CET/JKT Thursday, January 15th
Money troubles ripple through the lives of close-knit families and friends, testing bonds and forcing difficult choices as they navigate their changing relationships. Financial expert and coach Leah Collins is answering the call of a concerned nominator who has friends or family on the brink of financial collapse. In each emotionally charged episode, Leah confronts the guilty party and helps them fix their bad habits.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Dance Moms: A New Era
AFN|pulse 7:00pm CET/JKT Sunday, January 18th
Introducing coach Glo Hampton, who wants to take her students and prestigious dance school to the next level as the next generation of the Junior Elite Competition Team from Studio Bleu hits the stage. Coach Glo must juggle her tiny but mighty dancers, their scheming moms, and meltdowns, all while ruling with a tender but tough iron fist.
Streaming on AFN|now®
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
AFN|spectrum 10:00pm CET/JKT Monday, January 19th
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Streaming on AFN|now®
9-1-1: Nashville
AFN|pulse 8:00pm CET/JKT Tuesday, January 27th
The newest entry into the franchise, 9-1-1: Nashville, is a high-octane procedural about heroic first responders, as well as their family saga of power and glamour set in one of America's most diverse and dynamic cities. The all-new series stars Chris O'Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz and Hunter McVey.
The Chrisleys: Back to Reality
AFN|pulse 9:00pm CET/JKT Monday, January 26th
The Chrisleys: Back to Reality begins during the wake of the family's controversy and upheaval with Todd and Julie in federal prison and follows the family as their parents are eventually pardoned, released from prison and return home. The series shows a side of the Chrisleys that has never been seen before with exclusive access to the family.
Streaming on AFN|now®
A Sorority Mom's Guide to Rush
AFN|pulse 10:00pm CET/JKT Monday, January 26th
A Sorority Mom’s Guide to Rush! pulls back the curtain on one of the most competitive and increasingly viral events in the life of a college-bound girl: Sorority Rush. But behind almost every perfectly curated outfit and resume is a mom who has her own reasons for wanting her daughter to receive a bid.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Specials & Events
31st Annual Critics Choice Awards
AFN|spectrum 7:00pm CET/JKT Monday, January 5th
The star-studded show will once again be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement. Hosted by Chelsea Handler.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Golden Eve
AFN|prime 3:00pm CET 7:00pm JKT Saturday, January 10th
Honoring recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, this exclusive special will feature curated career retrospectives, never-before-seen footage, and in-depth conversations with the honorees.
Streaming on AFN|now®
83rd Golden Globe Awards
AFN|movie 7:00pm CET/JKT Monday, January 12th
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards is an annual awards ceremony honoring excellence in film and American television productions in 2025. This year's nominees span film, television, podcasts, and original music. Hosted by Nikki Glaser. .
Streaming on AFN|now®
Fame and Fentanyl
AFN|pulse 11:00pm CET/JKT Monday, January 26th
From high-profile celebrities to everyday families in the suburbs, cities, and along our border, fentanyl’s impact is profound and has devastated many. Families from all walks of life open up about their devastating losses and share their heart-breaking stories to shine a light on the crisis and help prevent more tragedies.
Movie Premieres
Better Man — Premiere
AFN|movie 10:00pm (CET/JKT) Friday, January 9th
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. The film follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist. TV-MA Streaming on AFN|now®
Novocaine — Premiere
AFN|movie 10:00pm CET/JKT Friday, January 16th
Nathan Caine was born with a rare genetic disorder where he can't feel any pain. When the girl of his dreams is taken hostage in a bank heist, he turns his inability to feel physical pain into an unexpected strength in the fight to get her back. TV-MA Streaming on AFN|now®
Snow White — Premiere
AFN|family 4:00pm CET/JKT Sunday, January 18th
Disney’s “Snow White” is a vibrant live-action musical reimagining of Walt Disney’s groundbreaking full-length animated classic. Experience the timeless adventure as Snow White journeys into magical woods to escape her stepmother, the Evil Queen, and meets the beloved Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc who join her quest to restore the kingdom and bring kindness to the land.
Humane — Premiere
AFN|movie 10:00pm CET/JKT Friday, January 23rd
A global environmental collapse forces world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce earth's population. In a wealthy enclave, a recently retired newsman has invited his four grown children to dinner to announce his intentions to enlist in the nation's new euthanasia program. But when the father's plan goes horribly awry, tensions flare and chaos erupts among the family. TV-MA Streaming on AFN|now®
Immaculate — Premiere
AFN|movie 10:00pm CET/JKT Friday, January 30th
Cecilia, a woman of devout faith, is warmly welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clear to Cecilia that her new home harbors dark and horrifying secrets. TV-MA Streaming on AFN|now®
A Haunting in Venice — Premiere
AFN|movie 7:00pm CET/JKT Saturday, January 31st
A terrifying mystery featuring the return of the celebrated sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in post-World War II Venice, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.
Returning Series
| SERIES |
PREMIERE |
CHANNEL |
TIME (CET/JKT) |
| Vanderpump Rules |
Sat January 3 |
AFN|pulse
AFN|now |
8:00pm |
| The Hunting Party |
Fri January 9 |
AFN|prime
AFN|now |
9:00pm |
| Masterpiece: Miss Scarlet |
Sun January 11 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
8:00pm |
| Masterpiece: All Creatures Great & Small |
Sun January 11 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
9:00pm |
| Wildcard Kitchen |
Mon January 12 |
AFN|pulse
AFN|now |
8:00pm |
| It's Florida, Man |
Tue January 13 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
10:00pm |
| Happy's Place |
Mon January 19 |
AFN|pulse
AFN|now |
7:00pm |
| Industry |
Tue January 20 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
10:00pm |
| Real Time with Bill Maher |
Sun January 25 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
11:00pm |
| Ugliest House in America |
Tue January 27 |
AFN|pulse
AFN|now |
7/7:30pm |
| Stumble |
Thu January 29 |
AFN|pulse
AFN|now |
7:30pm |
| American Idol |
Tue January 27 |
AFN|spectrum |
7:00pm |
| Caught in the Act: Unfaithful |
Tue January 27 |
AFN|pulse |
11:00pm |
Published January 5, 2026.
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#TheBigDeal — December 2025
Welcome to the AFN television blog, your landing page for programming and specials, updated monthly. Please check afn.mil for all the showtimes!
Also be sure to download the AFN|now app to stream your favorite Sports and Programs - when you want, where you want!
For more information on all of AFN TV's programming, including airtimes in your area, just check the SCHEDULE. Have a great month and thank you for watching!
New Series
All Her Fault
AFN|spectrum 10:00pm CET/JKT Tuesdays
All Her Fault is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Marissa Irvine, a mother whose life spirals into chaos when her son, Milo, goes missing after a playdate, leading to a complex web of deception, blame, and dark secrets. Nothing gets better from that point, and everything will keep you guessing.
Streaming on AFN|now®
The Chair Company
AFN|spectrum 10:00pm CET/JKT Wednesdays
The Chair Company is a dark comedy series that follows Ron Trosper, a middle manager who becomes embroiled in a bizarre conspiracy after a humiliating incident involving a faulty office chair. For those who appreciate comedy that makes you squirm as much as it makes you laugh, this may well be your show of the winter.
Streaming on AFN|now®
I Love LA
AFN|spectrum 10:30pm CET/JKT Wednesdays
The show centers around a tight-knit group of friends who reunite after years apart, exploring how their ambitions and personal relationships have evolved over time. I Love LA doesn’t just walk into traps around internet culture and the massive industry that has spawned from it — it lays them out for you.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Twelve Dates 'til Christmas
AFN|movie 9:00pm CET/JKT Premieres Saturday, December 6th
The Twelve Dates of Christmas is an aspirational, feel-good romantic comedy, blending the nostalgia of holiday traditions with a fresh take on the perils of modern dating. The limited series follows Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate (Whitman), who lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England next door to her father Mac (Parker), who is long-divorced from Kate’s mother Delilah (McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure.
Masterpiece: Maigret
AFN|prime 9:00pm CET/JKT Premieres Monday, December 8th
Maigret follows a French police detective named Jules Maigret (Benjamin Wainwright) and his team of detectives as they solve crimes around the streets of Paris. The series is the first contemporary imagining of the fictional character from the novels of early 20th-century author Georges Simenon. Maigret is an unconventional young detective with something to prove, relentless in his investigations, with an uncanny ability to get under the skin of the criminals he is chasing and a matchless knowledge of Paris and its inhabitants.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Specials & Events
The American Revolution
AFN|spectrum 7:00pm CET/JKT Premieres Tuesday, December 2nd
The American Revolution is a 2025 television documentary (6 episode) miniseries about the American Revolution directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Christmas In Rockefeller Center
AFN|spectrum 7:00pm CET/JKT Thursday, December 4th
Reba McEntire will host the annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York, kicking off the holiday season with a dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Marc Anthony, Halle Bailey, Michael Bublé, Kristin Chenoweth, Laufey, New Edition, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Gwen Stefani and the Radio City Rockettes are among the evening's guests, as the Rockettes celebrate their 100th anniversary.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Christmas In Nashville
AFN|spectrum 9:00pm CET/JKT Thursday, December 4th
Celebrate the season Nashville-style! Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City. The two-hour telecast will feature performances of holiday classics from Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, Lauren Alaina, Ne-Yo, the War and Treaty and Trace Adkins.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Dancing with the Stars: Dancing with the Holidays
AFN|spectrum 7:00pm CET/JKT Friday, December 5th
"Dancing With the Holidays" is a new annual special, featuring festive dance routines and musical performances. Celebrities put their toes to the test, under the guidance of their professional dance partners, as they face judgement from experts of the dance floor. This special promises to be a delightful addition to the holiday viewing lineup, combining the excitement of dance with the warmth of the holiday season.
What Would You Do? Holiday Edition
AFN|spectrum 9:00pm CET/JKT Friday, December 5th
What Would You Do? returns with a special holiday edition, as John Quiñones and Sara Haines see who’s naughty, who’s nice—and who’s caught in between. Hidden cameras capture how everyday people respond when holiday spirit meets real-life challenges. Celebrate compassion, courage, and the meaning of kindness in this heart-warming close to the season.
American Masters: Starring Dick Van Dyke
AFN|prime Pacific 8:00pm CET/JKT Saturday, December 13th
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke. This episode not only commemorates Van Dyke's remarkable achievements but also provides insights into his personal life and the impact he has had on the entertainment industry. It serves as a tribute to his enduring influence and the joy he has brought to audiences worldwide.
Streaming on AFN|now®
NBC 2025 Year in Review
AFN|prime Pacific 7:00pm CET/JKT Saturday, December 20th
The NBC 2025 Year in Review is set to be a highlight of the holiday season, featuring a star-studded lineup of specials and events. The year will see the release of the NBC 2025 Year in Review presented by Access Hollywood. This special will star Kit Hoover and Mario López and will provide a comprehensive look at the year's events and achievements, recapping the most talked about entertainment stories and buzzworthy headlines of the year.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Celebrity Family Feud: Holiday Special
AFN|spectrum 9:00pm CET/JKT Saturday, December 20th
The Celebrity Family Feud All-Star Holiday Special features an all-star lineup of celebrities competing in a game show format. The special is hosted by Steve Harvey and includes teams from "The Real Housewives" franchise and "The Housemaid" movie. The event aims to win money for their respective charities. The cast members from "The Housemaid" include Paul Feig, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Sarah Cooper, while "The Real Housewives" stars include Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga, and Alexia Nepola.
2025 White House Christmas
AFN|spectrum 7:00pm CET/JKT Sunday, December 21st
The White House will celebrate Christmas in 2025 with public tours featuring festive decorations, special ornaments, and a unique holiday spirit. The theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is", unveiled by First Lady Melania Trump. The decorations highlight patriotism, generosity, and family traditions, with red, white, and blue trees, butterflies, and tributes to Gold Star families.
Streaming on AFN|now®
48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
AFN|prime 7:00pm CET/JKT Wednesday, December 24th
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual event that celebrates individuals whose artistic contributions have shaped American culture through music, dance, theater, opera, film, and television. The 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will celebrate lifetime artistic achievements, honoring George Strait, KISS, Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor, and Sylvester Stallone.
Streaming on AFN|now®
Returning Series
| SERIES |
PREMIERE |
CHANNEL |
TIME (CET/JKT) |
| Velvet |
Sat December 27 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
7:00pm |
| Reacher |
Sat December 27 |
AFN|spectrum
AFN|now |
10:00pm |
Published November 25, 2025.