Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are trading suspense for holiday-themed laughs when they appear in a special edition of “Celebrity Family Feud” this December. The actors, who star together in the upcoming thriller “The Housemaid,” will team up with their castmates for a festive showdown against a group of “Real Housewives” favorites.
ABC will air the special Thursday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. Eastern. The episode will stream the following day on Hulu.
How to Watch
ABC will broadcast the holiday special on Dec. 4 as part of its primetime lineup. Viewers who miss the initial airing can stream the episode the next day on Hulu. Yahoo Entertainment reported that the network plans to make the special available on demand shortly after it airs.
Several outlets, including TV Insider, confirmed that the episode follows ABC’s standard release pattern for “Celebrity Family Feud,” meaning it will be accessible to both cable viewers and those who watch primarily through streaming platforms.
A Holiday Faceoff
The special, titled “The Housemaid vs. The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Special,” brings together Sweeney, Seyfried, director Paul Feig, Brandon Sklenar, and Sarah Cooper to face a team of Housewives stars. TV Insider reported that their opponents include Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Melissa Gorga, Eva Marcille, and Alexia Nepola, all competing for charity.
In a preview clip released to TV Insider, Harvey asked the teams to name a Christmas movie people never tire of. TV Insider reported that Feig guessed “Miracle on 34th Street,” which did not appear on the board. Sweeney’s call of “Elf” landed, while Seyfried’s guess of “The Grinch” missed. The moment sparked laughter and added to the special’s light, playful tone.
IMDb’s news desk also reported that the holiday episode follows the show’s traditional charity-driven format.
Why This Special Matters
The episode arrives two weeks before “The Housemaid” hits theaters on Dec. 19. TV Insider noted that the psychological thriller places Sweeney and Seyfried in tense, high-stakes roles as their characters navigate danger inside a wealthy household.
Their “Family Feud” appearance gives viewers a very different look at their dynamic. Instead of suspense and dark twists, audiences will see the pair joking, reacting to unexpected answers, and working together as teammates. The timing also positions the special as a promotional boost for the film, which has generated buzz for its cast and eerie premise.
Whether you watch for the celebrity matchups, the holiday spirit, or a preview of the chemistry behind “The Housemaid,” this special promises a mix of humor, competition, and seasonal chaos, the kind of December TV moment that sticks with viewers long after the buzzer sounds.
