In addition to stuffing the stockings, hanging the mistletoe, and decorating the cookies, it's also time to start making your New Year's Eve [1] plans. If you're going out, good for you! But if you're like us, you may prefer to celebrate at home with a few close friends and family. There are several great options for TV viewing as the ball drops in Times Square, from on-the-spot New York City specials to a marathon of The Simpsons [2] on FX.
ABC
8 p.m. — Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest Part 1
10 p.m. — Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest Part 2
CBS
8:30 p.m. — Wisdom of the Crowd
9:30 p.m. — NCIS: Los Angeles
10:30 p.m. — Madam Secretary
CNN
8 p.m. — New Year's Eve Live, hosted by Anderson Cooper [3] and Andy Cohen
Fox
8 p.m. — Fox's New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square Part 1
11 p.m. — Fox's New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square Part 2
FX
6 p.m. — The Simpsons Movie
8 p.m. — The Simpsons 10-hour marathon
NBC
7 p.m. — Football Night in America
8 p.m. — Sunday Night Football
~11:30 p.m. — New Year's Eve With Carson Daly
Netflix
3:01 a.m. — Dave Chapelle: Equanimity
PBS
9 p.m. — Live From Lincoln Center
11 p.m. — ACL Hall of Fame New Year's Eve