Baking It
Monday, Dec. 12, 10/9c, NBC
The hosts of may take a hands-off approach—“They don’t allow us near the oven,” Poehler says. “In fact, a couple times we’ve come close and they’ve just pushed us away”—but their hearts are in the right place. The tight-knit vets invite famous pals Kristen Bell, JB Smoove, Fred Armisen and Nicole series drops on Peacock the same day, with Poehler again filling in for Andy Samberg, who was off making a movie.) In one challenge, the stars prepare recipes that reflect their own holiday traditions. “It was really moving to see our friends making things that meant something to them,” notes Rudolph. Adds Poehler: “We got to know everybody’s family.”
