MeTV Highlights: December 15-21 & Full December Schedule
What To Know
- MeTV’s December 15-21 schedule features classic episodes from beloved shows like The Andy Griffith Show, M*A*S*H, The Waltons, Adam-12, and Emergency!.
- Highlighted episodes include “Opie the Birdman” from The Andy Griffith Show, Radar’s emotional farewell in M*A*S*H, and a dramatic, multi-crisis hour on Emergency!.
- The week’s programming emphasizes heartfelt storytelling, moral lessons, and memorable moments from television history.
If you’re in the mood for something nostalgic and comforting this week, MeTV has got you covered. This week, the retro and nostalgia TV channel’s schedule offers a little bit of everything, including one of the most wholesome and beloved episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, a major character leaving M*A*S*H, a Happy Days Christmas episode, a classic Hammer Horror film, and much more.We rounded up a list of some of the best offerings, along with the full schedule for December 15 through 21 on MeTV.
Monday, December 15
8:30pm, The Andy Griffith Show, “Opie the Birdman” (Season 4, Episode 1)
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This is one of those episodes people tend to remember for its life lessons. Opie’s excitement over a new slingshot takes a painful turn when he accidentally kills a mother bird. What makes the episode so powerful is how Andy handles that lesson. Andy doesn’t scold or shame Opie; he lets him sit with what happened and decide how to make it right by caring for the orphaned birds. Then, Opie must learn to cope when the birds are ready to be set free. It is a sweet episode and a reminder of how wholesome The Andy Griffith Show truly was.
Tuesday, December 16
6:00pm, M*A*S*H, “Good-bye Radar: Part 2” (Season 8, Episode 5)
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Radar’s departure from the 4077th continues as the camp struggles through one crisis after another, including a power failure and a flood of wounded soldiers. Even as Radar prepares to leave Korea, the war refuses to slow down, making his goodbye feel rushed and painfully realistic. This episode lands so hard because it shows just how much Radar has been holding together behind the scenes. His exit is not wrapped in a neat bow; it reflects the emotional whiplash of wartime change. The episode marks Radar O’Reilly’s final appearance as a regular cast member and remains one of the most memorable moments in the series.
Wednesday, December 17
12:00pm, The Waltons, “The Lumberjack” (Season 9, Episode 20)
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This time of year is the perfect time to get cozy with The Waltons. In this episode, a new logging company arrives in town, offering to sell lumber to the family at a time when resources feel tight. What initially seems like a practical business opportunity quickly becomes more complicated as the family questions whether they can trust this company. As with so many later-season episodes, the story leans on quiet moral choices.
Thursday, December 18
6:00am, Adam-12, “Alcohol”
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This episode begins with what appears to be a relatively minor disturbance, a drunk whose behavior initially seems more irritating than dangerous, until things get more serious. Dick Van Patten guest stars in the episode, bringing a familiar face to a story that emphasizes how ordinary people can find themselves caught in troubling circumstances. As the investigation continues, a routine stakeout leads to the discovery of a hidden cash stash.
Friday, December 19
5:00pm, Emergency!, “Understanding” (Season 3, Episode 13)
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This episode packs several emotionally heavy calls into a single hour, showing just how unpredictable a day on duty can be for the paramedics and hospital staff. One of the most heartbreaking moments comes during an explosive fire, where a young girl’s horse is trapped inside a burning barn, forcing the rescue team to act quickly under dangerous conditions. At the same time, Dr. Brackett and Nurse McCall confront a man whose failure to manage his diabetes puts him at serious risk, while hospital workers race to trace a phone call from a girl threatening suicide. The tension escalates even further during a bank robbery when a hostage with heart problems requires treatment at gunpoint. It seems like a lot of drama for one episode, but that’s just what Emergency! was all about.
Saturday, December 20
8:00pm, Svengoolie, Brides of Dracula
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One of Svengoolie’s picks for this week is Brides of Dracula. When a young teacher unknowingly frees a man held captive by his mother, the consequences ripple outward in unsettling ways. Peter Cushing returns as Van Helsing and it became a cult classic film. Paired with Svengoolie, it becomes the perfect Saturday night watch for horror fans.
Sunday, December 21
11:00am, Happy Days, “White Christmas” (Season 8, Episode 6)
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A fierce blizzard traps the Happy Days gang in different locations on Christmas Eve, including Arnold’s and the Cunningham family’s hardware store. The episode leans into the humor and heart of being stuck together during the holidays, with Fonzie unexpectedly stepping into a Santa-like role.
Get the full MeTV schedule for this week here!
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