Happy's Place and Lopez vs. Lopez plan an early 2025 return

The two popular NBC sitcoms will continue airing back to back when they return in January. Here's when to expect new episodes!

Two popular family sitcoms on NBC are going to continue airing back-to-back in January when they return with new episodes. Lopez vs. Lopez season 3 and Happy's Place season 1 have been airing together since mid-October, and even though they're on a short break before the end of the year, the comedy series will be some of the first shows to return in 2025.

Unlike some other shows on winter breaks that aren't returning until February or March, NBC is not waiting long before continuing to air episodes of these sitcoms! Happy's Place and Lopez vs. Lopez will be airing their winter premiere episodes on Friday, January 3 starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT. I enjoy watching both of these shows on Peacock, and with other popular series on hold for several more weeks, I'm so glad there will be new episodes to watch in the first week of 2025.

What to know about the Lopez vs. Lopez winter premiere

In the winter premiere of Lopez vs. Lopez, which is called "Lopez vs. Escándalo," NBC has teased that we'll see trouble when "George starts spending time with Rosie's ex-fiancé behind her back." Yes, this means the return of Jamie Camil, who appeared in four episodes last year. Variety also confirmed that Camil will appear in another episode this season.

We also learned from the episode description that we'll follow Mayan trying to manage a customer's move on her own, and that Quinten will try to tackle a home plumbing issue without George's help. It seems like Mayan and Quinten will both be learning to appreciate George's skills after thinking they don't need him.

What to expect when Happy's Place returns in 2025

Reba McEntire's new sitcom was a quick hit after its October premiere, and there are lots more episodes to come in 2025! Episode 9, which is titled "Emcee Squared," follows Bobbie and Gabby trying to plan the anniversary party at Happy's Place for their late father's tavern.

NBC teases that "when Bobbie tries to claim her rightful role as emcee for the Tavern's anniversary party, she ignites a fierce showdown with Gabby, who's determined to steal the spotlight." We'll also get some extra drama from Isabella and Steve, who place a bet on which sister they think will end up being the lead host.

Happy's Place returns Friday, January 3 at 8/7 on NBC, with Lopez vs. Lopez airing after at 8:30/7:30c. Both episodes will be available to stream the following day on Peacock.