The “nicest man in stand-up” is getting into the holiday spirit this Christmas with a comedy special.
“Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas,” a variety show that aired Thursday evening on CBS featuring Bargatze’s stand-up and some musical guest appearances, was recorded at the Grand Ole Opry House in November — a location close to the Nashville, Tennessee-born comedian’s heart.
Produced with “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels, the collaboration marks Bargatze’s first primetime TV program. The hour-long special follows Bargatze’s two hosting stints on “SNL” in 2023 and 2024.
Didn’t tune in but still want to watch the program? Here’s everything you need to know about “Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas.”
The show aired on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
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It is not available to stream yet on Paramount+ Essential.
Bargatze was joined by a variety of stars, including musicians Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Noah Kahan and Jelly Roll.
Comedians Mikey Day and Ashley Padilla also made appearances.
Yes. The special is rated TV-PG.
Yes, Bargatze has released four stand-up specials to date, including “Nate Bargatze: Full Time Magic (2015),” “Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid (2019),” “Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021)” and “Nate Bargatze: Hello World (2023).”
Bargatze’s newest special “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze” is slated to come to Netflix on Dec. 24, the first of a two-special deal. The second program will follow in 2025.
Earlier this month, Bargatze announced his 2025 66-date “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour,” which will stop in cities across North America, Europe and The Middle East before closing out in Nashville on Dec. 13, 2025.
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