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The 28th annual Family Film & TV Awards are almost here.
The show, which celebrates excellence in family-oriented film and television, will be available on CBS Saturday, Dec. 20, from 8 to 9 p.m. ET/PT. Julie Chen Moonves of Big Brother fame will be hosting the show, while Survivor host Jeff Probst will be honored during the ceremony, receiving the Icon Award in celebration of family-oriented film and television.
Some of this year’s nominees have long contributed to the family TV and film landscape, with big names such as Adam Sandler, Jamie Lee Curtis and Liam Neeson. You’ve also got popular films, including animated nominations, up for awards, such as The Naked Gun, Freakier Friday, 2025’s Lilo & Stitch, Superman, F1: The Movie and more. Some of the categories to watch this year will include favorite competition television series, favorite iconic family film, favorite classic television series and favorite actor in a feature film.
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“Film and television have a wonderful way of bringing families together, whether you’re watching with your children, your grandchildren, or rediscovering stories you’ve loved for years. The best storytelling connects generations and reminds us of what truly matters. At Family Film & TV Awards, we’re proud to honor the programs that inspire, entertain and celebrate family in all its forms,” said Family Film & TV Awards co-chairperson and executive producer Laura McKenzie in a statement.
Ahead of the show, we’ll be showing you how to tune in for free, so you and your kids won’t miss out on any of the action.
Here’s How to Watch the 28th Annual Family Film & TV Awards
One of the many ways you can tune in to the award show is via DIRECTV. A standard subscription to DIRECTV, which gives you access to watch CBS, will run you just $49.99 a month for the first month right now under the service’s ENTERTAINMENT plan. If you’re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can simply try the service out for free for five days, which will give you plenty of time to watch the show and cancel if you see fit.
If you do happen to keep your subscription after the five days, you’ll get access to live TV, local networks such as NBC, ABC and PBS, and you can also watch a slew of entertainment networks, including AMC, Bravo, E!, FX, FXX, Freeform, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Paramount Network. That’s more than 90-plus channels that you can tap into.
Another way to watch the awards show via CBS is on Fubo, which has a week-long free trial available here. This will give you plenty of time to watch the award show before the trial ends. If you do want to keep your subscription, Fubo’s package includes a free DVR so you record the broadcast to watch the show back on-demand. Continue with one of Fubo’s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See details here.
You can also watch the family event via Paramount+’s Premium plan, a no ads plan which will run you $12.99 a month. Subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier, which will run you $7.99 a month, subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
The streaming service also offers a seven-day free trial, which should give you plenty of time to watch the award show and cancel anytime after. If you do happen to keep your subscription, you’ll have access to a vast library of more than 40,000+ ad-free episodes and movies, including music-themed hits such as Love & Hip Hop: Miami, School of Rock, Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza and much more. Paramount+ Premium plan holders will also be able to stream the service on three devices at once, gain access to SHOWTIME® Originals, download movies and shows and Stream CBS live, with more sports and events.