The best reality TV of 2025

Garcelle Beauvais has left the reality series after six seasons, making her exit during the Season 14 reunion show. When host Andy Cohen attempted to gather the cast for a traditional group photo, Beauvais refused and walked off stage, stating she was finished. She later expressed in her dressing room that she couldn’t maintain friendships with the other women due to a lack of trust and mutual respect. This moment effectively signaled her departure. Her strained relationship with the other cast members, especially former close friend Sutton Stracke, has been a major storyline this season. – Yvonne Villarreal

Arellano: ‘It’s a Wonderful ICE?’ Trumpworld tries to hijack a holiday classic

Frank Capra’s 1946 film tells the story of a man who realizes how much good he’s done for his community on what seems like a terrible day. It’s a cherished movie because it celebrates kindness, the importance of community, and standing up for the underdog against greedy corporations. Combine those themes with strong performances and a hopeful message, and it’s the one movie that always brings me to tears.

‘Marty Supreme’ spins ping pong into a gaspingly funny critique of the American hustle

Marty relentlessly pressured his coworker for $700 from the safe, using every tactic imaginable – guilt trips, threats, offers of money, insults, and even promises of payback – until one finally worked. He’s a bundle of nerves, constantly fidgeting, and looks the part. But when he’s holding a paddle, he transforms, becoming surprisingly graceful and skilled, almost like Gene Kelly dancing in the rain. He’s so good, he could probably win a match even if he were swinging an umbrella instead of a paddle.

Ho-ho-rror for the holidays: 15 scary watches for the dead of winter

Nearly two centuries after Charles Dickens first shared spooky stories, modern television provides plenty of new chilling tales to keep the tradition alive – and perhaps remind us of the ghostly chains of Jacob Marley. Here are a few recommendations, starting with three from Mike Flanagan, a particularly skilled storyteller of the supernatural.

Why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are feasting on TV comfort food

In a recent interview, Campbell shared that when asked, eleven of thirteen girls identified ‘Hannah Montana’ as their favorite show. The Disney series, which starred Miley Cyrus and ended in 2011, aired before any of his current players were even born.