The Family Film & TV Awards returns for its 28th year, spotlighting the best in family-friendly storytelling and presenting two major tributes along the way.
The "28th Annual Family Film & TV Awards" airs on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8/7c on CBS.
• U.S. — Watch on CBS / Paramount+ with SHOWTIME,
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There is a lot of excitement about the many nominations for "Happy Gilmore 2" and "Freakier Friday", as both movies tap into nostalgia for popular family-friendly franchises.
Fans of "Survivor" and Penn & Teller are likely to watch for special tributes celebrating these entertainers and their 50-year careers.
Public participation is important, with fans voting through Popstar! Magazine and other online platforms to pick winners in 11 categories.
Here’s how to watch the "Family Film & TV Awards" from anywhere with a VPN.
How to watch the 'Family Film & TV Awards' from anywhere
If the awards aren’t airing where you are, you can still catch them. A VPN lets you securely access your usual streaming services while traveling and use the subscriptions you already pay for.
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How to watch the 'Family Film & TV Awards' in the U.S.
In the U.S., the "28th Annual Family Film & TV Awards" airs on CBS on Saturday, December 20 at 8/7c.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME streams the CBS feed live, and the special will be available on demand to Paramount+ Essential subscribers starting December 21.
Cord-cutters can also watch CBS live through services that carry the network, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
How to watch the 'Family Film & TV Awards' in Canada
In Canada, you can watch CBS live on most cable and satellite packages that include a U.S. CBS affiliate feed, which is widely available in many regions. Some Canadian live TV streaming options that carry U.S. networks, such as RiverTV or certain Fubo Canada packages, may also include CBS for the live broadcast.
Traveling abroad? You can access your usual U.S. live TV or Paramount+ with a SHOWTIME subscription from anywhere with NordVPN.
Watch the 'Family Film & TV Awards' in the U.K.
There is no confirmed U.K. broadcaster or standard streaming home for the 2025 ceremony. It is a U.S.-focused production for CBS and Paramount+ in the States. Paramount+ UK and other major British platforms are not currently listing the event. Past editions have sometimes appeared later on digital rental services, but 2025 availability is unconfirmed.
If you’re currently overseas, use a VPN service such as NordVPN to access a U.S. subscription you already pay for, including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME or a U.S. live TV provider.
Watch the 'Family Film & TV Awards' in Australia
There is no confirmed Australian broadcaster or immediate local streaming home. Paramount+ Australia libraries differ from those in the U.S., and these specials often do not stream live due to licensing. It may be added on demand later, so it is worth checking Paramount+ Australia on December 21.
If you plan to watch via a U.S. service, the live broadcast is 12:00 PM AEDT on Sunday, December 21, and 9:00 AM AWST the same day.
For those abroad when the show airs, consider NordVPN. It will let you access your streaming subscription wherever you are.
'Family Film & TV Awards' — Need to Know
• Title: The 28th Annual Family Film & TV Awards
• Date and time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8/7c
• U.S. availability: CBS live broadcast, live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, on-demand on Paramount+ Essential from December 21.
• Runtime: 60 minutes
• Host and honors: Hosted by Julie Chen Moonves. Jeff Probst receives the Television Icon Award. Penn & Teller are honored as Outstanding Family Entertainers.
• Charity support: Supports the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots program
Who are the major nominees for 2025?
Nominees include Adam Sandler ("Happy Gilmore 2"), Jamie Lee Curtis ("Freakier Friday"), and shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "Stranger Things".
How are winners selected?
Winners are chosen by a panel of industry leaders, celebrities, and readers of Popstar! Magazine.
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