"Ring in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to New Year's Eve TV Specials You Can’t Miss!"

As we prepare to welcome 2025, several exciting New Year's Eve TV specials are lined up to make your celebration memorable. Here's a guide to the must-watch broadcasts:

1. "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest"

• Network: ABC

• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

• Details: Hosted by Ryan Seacrest from Times Square, this iconic special features performances by Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, and more. The broadcast includes celebrations from multiple locations, including a new live midnight celebration from Las Vegas, hosted by Rob Gronkowski. citeturn0search33

2. "New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen"

• Network: CNN

• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

• Details: Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen return to host CNN's celebration, featuring performances by 50 Cent, Sting, Meghan Trainor, and Shania Twain. The special offers live coverage of festivities from various locations worldwide. citeturn0news18

3. "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash"

• Network: CBS

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

• Details: Hosted by country music star Keith Urban, this special showcases performances by Luke Bryan, Eric Church, and other country artists, broadcasting live from Nashville. The event captures the vibrant music scene of Music City as it rings in the New Year. citeturn0news19

4. "A Toast to 2024!"

• Network: NBC

• Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

• Details: Hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, this primetime special reflects on the year's buzziest and brightest moments, featuring celebrity guests like Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg. citeturn0news18

5. "The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special"

• Network: NBC

• Time: 11:30 p.m. ET

• Details: Seth Meyers revisits his popular "Day Drinking" segments with celebrity guests, including Rihanna and Lizzo, providing a humorous lead-up to the midnight countdown. citeturn0news22

6. "Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s NYE Disco"

• Network: BBC One

• Time: 11:00 p.m. GMT

• Details: Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor hosts a disco-themed party, performing her hits and classic disco tracks to dance into the New Year. citeturn0search1

7. "Jools' Annual Hootenanny"

• Network: BBC Two

• Time: 11:15 p.m. GMT

• Details: Jools Holland's annual show features a mix of musical performances and special guests, celebrating the New Year with style. citeturn0search1

8. "The National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash"

• Network: ITV1

• Time: 5:45 p.m. GMT

• Details: Hosted by Vernon Kay and Fleur East, this special includes live music, exciting performances, and heart-warming surprises to kick off the evening's celebrations. citeturn0search1

9. "EastEnders New Year's Day Special"

• Network: BBC One

• Time: 10:00 p.m. GMT on January 1

• Details: The much-anticipated episode features the show's first lesbian wedding between Eve Unwin and Suki Panesar, promising high drama and significant storylines. citeturn0news20

Streaming Options for the Times Square Ball Drop:
For those without cable, the Times Square Ball Drop can be streamed live for free on platforms like the official Times Square website, Facebook, TimesSquareBall.net, and YouTube, with streams starting at 6:00 p.m. ET. citeturn0news19

Enjoy these specials as you bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with joy and entertainment!

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