Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week, Including ‘Celebrity IOU’

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Max is adding a lot of new reality TV and documentaries during the last week of December. You can expect fresh seasons of popular home renovation and cooking competition shows, plus several brand-new series exploring interesting jobs and unusual topics. It’s a great mix of feel-good stories and exciting challenges to finish the year with!

‘Celebrity IOU’ (2020)

Drew and Jonathan Scott, known as the Property Brothers, are back with a new series where they help celebrities show their appreciation by renovating homes. Premiering on December 22nd, each episode features a celebrity working with the brothers to completely transform a space for someone who’s made a big impact on their life. The show highlights the close relationships these stars have with their heroes and friends, and gives viewers a chance to see a different side of them as they get hands-on with construction and design.

‘The Last Captains’ (2025)

A new documentary series begins on Monday, December 22nd, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who work in the world’s most demanding ocean environments. The series follows sea captains who still rely on time-honored sailing techniques, even as the world around them changes. It’s a close-up look at the challenges and successes of leading a team and a ship during risky operations at sea. Each episode explores the history and future of leadership in different parts of the world.

‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ (2013)

Guy Fieri’s energetic cooking show premieres on December 24th. Skilled chefs compete by racing through a giant grocery store to gather ingredients, all while dealing with surprise challenges and limited funds. Each round requires them to adjust their dishes to fit a new theme or restriction set by Fieri. The show is quick-paced and really puts the chefs’ skills and imagination to the test.

‘Junk or Jackpot?’ (2025)

This new series begins on Saturday, December 27th, and follows a team of experts searching for valuable hidden treasures in surprising places. The show reveals how they identify antiques and collectibles that owners have forgotten about, uncovering the fascinating stories behind each item. Viewers will also see how these objects can be professionally appraised for a potentially significant profit, showcasing the excitement of discovering hidden worth in everyday items.

‘My Pet Ate What!?’ (2025)

This new documentary series premieres on Sunday, December 28th, and focuses on the strange and challenging medical cases veterinarians handle. Each episode follows vets as they use high-tech scans and surgery to remove unusual objects pets have swallowed. The show shares the stories from both the pet owners’ and the medical team’s perspectives, highlighting the intense care needed to save these animals. It’s an informative and compelling look at the surprisingly common – and often dangerous – habit of pets eating things they shouldn’t.

Share which of these upcoming Max releases you are most excited to stream in the comments.

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2025-12-22 21:44