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It’s officially 2019, which is exciting, but the bad news is there’s a bit of a lull in new TV shows and movies. No worries, though: There are still some fun things happening in entertainment this week to ease you into the new year. For one: The Masked Singer, a new music competition show that’s just as wild as it sounds. Also, a horror movie about escape rooms! I’m already shaking.

Below, all the things to bookmark for this week:

The Orville: Seth MacFarlane’s whacky space comedy is back for a second season because…of course it is! Fans of Family Guy should tune in to this two-hour premiere. 8 P.M. ET on Fox

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Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest: Watching this is honestly better than going out on New Year’s Eve. (For the record: Going out on NYE is overrated—and so is having a midnight kiss.) 10 P.M. ET on ABC

Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour: No worries if you missed Swift’s electric Reputation concert tour on the road. Netflix filmed a special, and it’s honestly better than sitting in the nose bleeds.Streaming on Netflix

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The last four books of Lemony Snicket’s hit series—The Slippery Slope, The Grim Grotto, The Penultimate Peril, and The End—will come to life in the third and final season of this Netflix show. Streaming on Netflix

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grown-ish: Season two of this spinoff, starring Yara Shahidi and Francia Raisa, kicks off tonight. Here’s to another chapter of Zoey Johnson’s college shenanigans. TBD time on Freeform

The Masked Singer: This new singing show has its contestants, who are famous singers, wear costumes to disguise their identities. So, basically it’s The Voice meets every Pixar movie in existence. 9 P.M. ET on Fox

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Gotham: Season five of Fox’s popular series, which pulls from Batman and the DC Comics universe, begins this evening. It’s Ben McKenzie’s second best role ever! (His first, obviously, is The OC.) 8 P.M. ET on Fox

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Escape Room: Strangers have to complete an escape room that’s actually terrifying and lethal. It’s the kitschy version of Saw you didn’t know you needed. (Well, actually, do we need this? Catch me on opening night.) In theaters

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Annihilation: Natalie Portman and Gina Rodriguez star in this gripping thriller about a group of female scientists who investigate a parallel universe called The Shimmer. It’s like Stranger Things but with an Oscar winner. Streaming on Hulu

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You’ll no-doubt be bombarded with family obligations in the coming week—but if you have time, consider checking out these 10 new TV shows and movies. Or, even better, get the whole fam to join you! Some will get you in the holiday spirit, while others provide the perfect mental escapism from, well, time with your family.

Check out all the must-watch titles for this week, below.

The Year: 2018: A look back on all the major events, from pop-culture to politics, that happened in 2018. 9 P.M. ET on ABC

Christmas Made to Order: Read the full synopsis, below. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

“When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen (Alexa PenaVega) to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.”

Murdoch Mysteries: The 12th season of this popular Canadian drama series is now available on streaming for American audiences. Streaming on Acorn TV

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When Calls the Heart Christmas Special: Read the full synopsis, below. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

“When a group of orphans become stranded in Hope Valley for Christmas, their caretakers—sisters who have a mysterious backstory—lead Bill (Jack Wagner) to investigate the circumstances of their arrival. He discovers the sisters and their orphanage are in jeopardy, so Abigail (Lori Loughlin) and the other residents rally to make it a Christmas to remember for the orphans. Elizabeth (Erin Krakow), who is preparing for the birth of her child, organizes her students to engage in selfless gift-giving. That, along with a Christmas miracle, help bring wonder, hope, joy, and love to all this Christmas season.”

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The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors: Cher, Philip Glass, Reba McEntire, and Wayne Shorter will receive the honors during tonight’s ceremony. 8 P.M. ET on CBS

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: This Audrey Hepburn classic is now available to watch whenever you want. Streaming on Hulu

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Into the Dark: New Year, New You: In the latest episode of this anthology horror series from Hulu, a group of old friends spend New Year’s Eve together in a house and confront past traumas. Streaming on Hulu

A Midnight Kiss: Read the full synopsis, below. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

“With only one week to prepare, Lisa Patterson and her family of party planners are given the biggest job in their company’s history: a New Year’s Eve party for tech entrepreneur Megan Clark. But when her brother breaks his leg and her parents head off on a planned vacation, Lisa must reluctantly enlist the help of her brother’s visiting college buddy, David Campos (Carlos PenaVega), to help her pull off the event which just happens to fall on her favorite day of the year. But what Lisa didn’t plan on was falling in love in the process.”

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Many of you might be heading home for the holidays, which means only watching TV shows and movies your family members approve of. Yikes. Before that nightmare, check out these 10 things that are happening this week. From Ellen DeGeneres’ first standup special in years to more Hallmark premieres, most of these TV shows and movies will put you in a pretty relaxed place—a good thing, because holiday madness is swiftly approaching.

And come to think of it, your parents probably would approve of most of the things on this list. Read it, in full, below:

2018 Miss Universe: This year’s pageant is already marked with controversy. (Miss United States is under fire for comments she made about two non-English speaking contestants.) Tune in to see how that’s addressed, if at all. 7 P.M. ET on FOX

Christmas at Grand Valley: Read the full description, below. 9 P.M. ET on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries

“Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly (Danica McKellar) returns home to the picturesque Grand Valley just in time for Christmas. Maybe her favorite town’s shining season will reinvigorate her love of art and guide her down her next path. Leo (Brennan Elliott), businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in Grand Valley for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation. It isn’t long until Kelly’s and Leo’s worlds collide. As Kelly re-experiences her favorite Grand Valley traditions with Leo and his children, she begins to find her way back to her passion for art.”

The Year in Memoriam 2018: This special will pay tribute to the public figures and icons we lost in 2018. 10 P.M. ET on ABC

Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable: Behold, Ellen’s first standup special in years. Streaming on Netflix

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Broken Harts: Have you listened to Glamour‘s new podcast about Sarah and Jennifer Hart, the mothers who drove themselves and their children off a cliff in March 2018? It’s a gripping story, and new episodes drop every Tuesday. Podcast now streaming

Overthinking With Kat & June: Tenea Intriago and Alexia Dox star in this new, painfully relatable comedy about two women who forge a surprising friendship after they move in together. Streaming on YouTube Premium

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Ex on the Beach: What happens when you join a dating show on a beach and your ex-fling randomly shows up? That’s the exact premise of this soapy reality show from MTV, which kicks off a new season tonight. 8 P.M. ET on MTV

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Bird Box: Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson star in this new post-apocalyptic thriller where a supernatural entity causes them to see their worst fears. If they make eye contact with it, they’ll kill themselves. It’s basically A Quiet Place but for sight. Streaming on Netflix

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Zac & Mia, season 1: The first season of this Awesomeness TV show, about two teenagers undergoing cancer treatment, is now available for your streaming pleasure. Streaming on Hulu

Second Act: Jennifer Lopez stars in this delightful comedy about a working-class grocery-store employee who cons her way into a high-powered corporate job in New York City. Shenanigans involving Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, and Milo Ventimiglia follow. In theaters

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Jingle Around the Clock: Read the full description, below: 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

When Elle Bennet (Brooke Nevin) decides to reunite her college friends for a special Christmas celebration, her plans are thwarted by an opportunity at work she can’t pass up — spearheading a Christmas campaign relaunch to prove she’s ready for a career-altering promotion. Much to her surprise, she’s forced to team up with advertising campaign “fixer” Max (Michael Cassidy), who has a completely different take on the Holidays. But as Elle and Max work together and learn more about each other’s Christmas traditions, they unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. With the help of a little Christmas magic, will Elle pull off the perfect Christmas reunion and find the love she’s been searching for?

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