New Original Comedy Laid, the SNL Christmas Special, a New Way to Watch NFL Games, and More Peacock Picks for the Week

The holidays are upon us, what are you watching? There’s a little something for everybody in this week’s suggestions on Peacock. Whether you want to get in the spirit of the season with some merry specials, you’re looking for something fun to binge over the break, holiday time means movie time, or it’s all about football for you, this list proves that there’s no place like Peacock for the holidays.

Laid

Talk about going out with a bang. Stephanie Hsu stars as a woman who finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f*cked up rom-com where the answer to the question, “Why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding, “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.” Also starring Zosia Mamet. Stream every episode of the Peacock Original comedy Laid Dec 19.

Stream Laid Dec 19.
 

Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry

NBC is bringing the holiday spirit to Nashville with this star-studded music special featuring some of country’s biggest names and hosted by Grammy Award-winning superstars Little Big Town. The two-hour celebration includes a variety of Christmas favorites and holiday classics, including iconic duets and collaborations. Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson, and Orville Peck take the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House for this can’t-miss holiday event. Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry airs Monday, Dec 16 at 8p ET on NBC, and streams next-day on Peacock.

Stream Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry Dec 17.
 

A Saturday Night Live Christmas

Nothing hits like holiday SNL. This two-hour special will feature some of the funniest sketches from Christmases past. There will be beloved classics, sketches from newer seasons, and even a few that you might've missed. You can expect to catch your favorite hilarious holiday moments from SNL, all wrapped up in one festive package. The special airs Wednesday, Dec 18 at 9p ET on NBC, and streams-next day on Peacock.

Stream A Saturday Night Live Christmas Dec 19.
 

Here Come the Irish New Episodes

Have you ever watched a college football game and wondered what life is like for the students on the field between Saturdays? This Peacock Original docuseries follows the legendary Fighting Irish football team through the 2024 season, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews that take you deeper into Notre Dame football than ever before. The series goes in-depth on the intense training regimens the players face, how they prepare for each game, how they balance their academic commitments, and more — with the electric atmosphere we’ve come to expect from Fighting Irish game days. The final two episodes of the season land on Peacock on Thursday, Dec 19.

Stream Here Come the Irish Episodes 5 and 6 Dec 19.
 

Nothing Even Matters

Fans of gritty drama films are going to like this one. Paroled after five years for a victimless crime, Travis is taken in by Benny and her mother, but their generosity turns into a life of crime. This new movie release from Maverick Entertainment stars Reginae Carter, Brad James, and Charmin Lee, and streams Friday, Dec 20 exclusively on Peacock.

Stream Nothing Even Matters Dec 20.
 

Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs With EA Sports Madden NFL Cast

The Super Bowl champion Chiefs will host the Texans for a sure-to-be-thrilling Saturday matinee game on Dec 21, and there are two ways to watch the action. The game will air on NBC at 1p ET and stream simultaneously on Peacock. But for those of us who spend just as much, if not more, time playing EA Sports Madden NFL as we do watching the actual games, there’s a new alternate stream just for us — and it’s only on Peacock. The EA Sports Madden NFL Cast takes you deeper into every moment with play cards, route trees, player ratings, and more graphics from the video game overlaid on the real-life action. All with the elite announcing team of NBC Sports’ Paul Burmeister, six-time Pro Bowler Chad Ochocinco, and pro Madden NFL player Henry Leverette. Stream the game LIVE Saturday Dec 21 at 1p ET, with or without the EA Sports Madden NFL Cast. 

Stream Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs Dec 21.