A&E’s Upcoming Series Premieres

CHRISTMAS WARS

Series Returns Tuesday, December 19 @ 9PM ET/PT

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? The holiday season is known to be joyous, but for some it brings out trouble. From snowmobile crashes, to full shopping mall brawls, “Christmas Wars” gives viewers the gift of seeing the human behavior that will secure a place on Santa’s Naughty list.

CASEY ANTHONY’S PARENTS SPEAK: THE LIE DETECTOR TEST

Special Premieres Thursday, January 4 at @ 9PM ET/PT

In response to Casey Anthony’s recent accusations against her father, George and Cindy Anthony agree to undergo polygraph tests on-camera to answer lingering questions about George’s involvement in Caylee’s death in the new special, “Casey Anthony’s Parents: The Lie Detector Test.” Their real-time responses to the polygraph questions are laid bare in the documentary along with each spouse’s reaction to the other’s answers and the lie detector results. As old wounds are ripped open again, will the polygraph tests finally bring closure?

HOARDERS

Series Returns Monday, January 8 @ 8PM ET/PT

“Hoarders,” the Emmy-nominated and Critics Choice Television Award-winning series, tackles some of the most extreme and most challenging hoards. Each episode focuses on someone struggling with hoarding tendencies as they work with experts, friends, and family in a race against the clock to help them clean up their homes and reclaim balance in their lives.

SECRETS OF POLYGAMY

Series Premieres Monday, January 8 @ 10PM ET/PT

“Secrets of Polygamy” exposes the shocking realities of life within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Lstter-Day Saints (FLDS), the Kingston clan or The Order also known officially as the Davis County Cooperative Society, and the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB). Through in-depth interviews with former members and exclusive photos and audio, investigator Matt Browning attempts to shine a light on these groups where powerful men hold sway over thousands through fear and absolute rule.

BOOKED: FIRST DAY IN

Series Returns Wednesday, January 10 @ 10PM ET/PT

“Booked: First Day In” follows arrested individuals through America’s booking process, offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre, and often tense bookings. Every year in America, nearly 9 million people are arrested and booked into jail. Each one-hour episode will follow the story of arrestees as they move through the system and recount what ultimately led to their time in jail. From both the arrestees’ and the officers’ points of view, viewers will be taken on a harrowing adventure as they watch the entire booking process.

TAKING THE STAND

Series Returns Thursday, January 11 @ 9PM ET/PT

“Taking The Stand” tells the story of a crime from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand. Hosted by Dan Abrams, each episode will cover everything from first-hand defendant testimony, juxtaposed with the contentious cross-examination, to the final verdict. There is a reason that taking the witness stand in your own defense is a gamble that very few criminal defendants ever take. In addition to interviews with key members of the investigation, the series features original video from law enforcement, surveillance camera footage, 911 audio recordings, digital forensic evidence and some exclusive interviews and responses from the defendants themselves, to provide an in-depth look at dozens of raw and real cases.

UNDERCOVER CAUGHT ON TAPE

Series Premieres Thursday, January 11 @ 10PM ET/PT

“Undercover: Caught on Tape” is a true crime series offering viewers a first-hand account of dangerous criminal investigations from those closest to the action – the undercover agents themselves. Undercover agents are on the front lines; often risking their lives to gather evidence that may help take criminals off the streets. Each episode includes surveillance video and audio recordings from actual investigations to reveal the critical moments that could make or break a case – or an agent’s life. Living in secrecy and often unrecognized beyond their tightest circles, these agents rarely get to tell their stories, until now.

EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE

Series Returns Saturday, January 13 @ 12PM ET/PT

Hosted by Lara Spencer, families that need to clear the clutter out of their homes or downsize call on a group of appraisers to help them cash in on a hidden treasures hiding in plain sight. After searching and clearing out a home from attic to basement, the appraisers discover what has the most potential value and load it up to auction off. In the end, the family discovers just how much their surprisingly valuable belongings sold for and start a new chapter of their lives with a clean slate — and some cash.