How to Watch NBC’s ‘Password Holiday Special’ Online With DIRECTV

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NBC is ready to celebrate the holidays with a special, festive edition to their popular celebrity word game, Password. Hosted by Keke Palmer, and starring Jimmy Fallon, the hit show returns for a second season to NBC primetime to ring in the Christmas holiday on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. For those without cable, you can stream the holiday special on DIRECTV.

Stream NBC’s Password Holiday Special, At a Glance:

The very merry Password Holiday Special episode will be sure to include a few celebrity cameos including Jonathan Groff, who will be pairing up with contestants to compete against Fallon and his teammate in a festive edition of the iconic celebrity word game. Fans can expect many holiday-themed surprises, as each team works to guess the secret words while spreading joy and holiday spirit.

Keep scrolling to learn how you can watch the Password Holiday Special on DIRECTV.

How to Watch Password Holiday Special Season 1 on DIRECTV

A subscription to DIRECTV — which comes with NBC to watch the Password Holiday Special — gets you access to live TV, local networks such as CBS, ABC and PBS, and you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others (some local channel not available in select markets).

DIRECTV offers a handful of streaming plans for all budgets as well as a five-day trial so you can watch for free. The streamer also has a limited time deal that gives $30 off over your first three months of a subscription*.

*Ltd Time Offer. Req’s CHOICE pkg or higher. New residential customers only. A valid card is required. Your card may be charged a temporary hold during trial period. Includes 5-day trial followed by 3-mo. promo, then service renews monthly unless canceled. Cancel anytime. $10 discount each month for first 3 mos., then regular monthly price. Available only at directv.com. Restr’s apply. See directv.com/affiliates/stream for details. Prices may vary through third parties.

ENTERTAINMENT & CHOICE PLANS:
The most affordable option is the ENTERTAINMENT package featuring over 90 channels for $89.99/mo. The CHOICE plan is on promotion for $84.99/mo. (for the first three months (104.98/mo. w/ req’d fees).*) and comes with 125+ channels including sports channels like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network and regional sports networks.

ULTIMATE PLAN:
The ULTIMATE plan, currently $114.99/mo. (for the first three months($134.98/mo. w/ req’d fees).) adds even more sports and entertainment to the plate offering over 160 channels including NHL Network, CBS Network, Starz, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel and Encore.

PREMIER PLAN:
Finally, DIRECTV’s PREMIER plan, is discounted to $159.99 ( for the first three months ($179.98/mo. w. req’d fees), ,.) features 185+ channels and it comes with everything in the cheaper streaming plans, plus HBO Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz and Cinemax.