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Need something to watch to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further. From Hallmark Channel and Lifetime to streaming services including Netflix and Disney +, it’s never been easier to ring in Christmas.
Hallmark Channel and Lifetime have had holiday films for years and are rolling out 41 and 35, respectively, in 2021 alone. The OWN network has three original movies, ION has four, Bounce has one flick and UPtv will have nine. On the streaming side, Netflix is premiering 11 holiday-themed movies. Even Discovery+ will have their first original festive film.
GAC Family, the newest network to roll out holiday content, will have 12 Christmas flicks this year. Originally Great American Country, GAC has been relaunched by former Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott. The network, which will air new holiday programming every Saturday and Sunday night during the month of December, is seemingly a big competitor of Hallmark and Lifetime, with some of the top stars making the move. GAC Family can be found on Altice USA (Ch. 184), AT&T U-verse (Ch. 529, 1529 HD), Comcast (Ch.147, 1620 HD), COX (Ch. 1156), Dish (Ch.165), DirecTV (Ch. 326) and Spectrum.
Hallmark Channel’s When Hope Calls, a spinoff series of When Calls the Heart, has also moved to GAC Family. The season 2 premiere, set to air in December, will feature Lori Loughlin‘s TV return as she reprises her role of Abigail Stanton. The Fuller House alum, 57, last played Abigail on season 6 of the When Calls the Heart, but the network cut ties with her after the college admissions scandal in March 2019.
“Everyone on set is very excited to have Lori back,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in October about her return. “The crew is aware of the scandal she went through but strongly believes she deserves a second chance.”
The insider added, “On meetings and calls, she’s been so sweet to everyone and always has been respectful so it’s exciting for everyone involved. There have already been conversations about future projects with her down the line.”
Daniel Lissing will also join the cast, telling Entertainment Tonight, “I’m excited to be invited to participate in the season 2 premiere of When Hope Calls. I’m also very much looking forward to meeting the When Hope Calls team and to be working with my friend Lori again.”
Scroll down for a full list of every holiday movie airing on TV this season:
Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
A Guide to Every Holiday Movie on TV This Season: Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, GAC Family and More
Need something to watch to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further. From Hallmark Channel and Lifetime to streaming services including Netflix and Disney +, it's never been easier to ring in Christmas.
Hallmark Channel and Lifetime have had holiday films for years and are rolling out 41 and 35, respectively, in 2021 alone. The OWN network has three original movies, ION has four, Bounce has one flick and UPtv will have nine. On the streaming side, Netflix is premiering 11 holiday-themed movies. Even Discovery+ will have their first original festive film.
GAC Family, the newest network to roll out holiday content, will have 12 Christmas flicks this year. Originally Great American Country, GAC has been relaunched by former Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott. The network, which will air new holiday programming every Saturday and Sunday night during the month of December, is seemingly a big competitor of Hallmark and Lifetime, with some of the top stars making the move. GAC Family can be found on Altice USA (Ch. 184), AT&T U-verse (Ch. 529, 1529 HD), Comcast (Ch.147, 1620 HD), COX (Ch. 1156), Dish (Ch.165), DirecTV (Ch. 326) and Spectrum.
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Hallmark Channel's When Hope Calls, a spinoff series of When Calls the Heart, has also moved to GAC Family. The season 2 premiere, set to air in December, will feature Lori Loughlin's TV return as she reprises her role of Abigail Stanton. The Fuller House alum, 57, last played Abigail on season 6 of the When Calls the Heart, but the network cut ties with her after the college admissions scandal in March 2019.
“Everyone on set is very excited to have Lori back,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in October about her return. “The crew is aware of the scandal she went through but strongly believes she deserves a second chance.”
The insider added, "On meetings and calls, she’s been so sweet to everyone and always has been respectful so it’s exciting for everyone involved. There have already been conversations about future projects with her down the line.”
Daniel Lissing will also join the cast, telling Entertainment Tonight, "I’m excited to be invited to participate in the season 2 premiere of When Hope Calls. I’m also very much looking forward to meeting the When Hope Calls team and to be working with my friend Lori again."
Scroll down for a full list of every holiday movie airing on TV this season:
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Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
A Guide to Every Holiday Movie on TV This Season: Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, GAC Family and More
Need something to watch to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further. From Hallmark Channel and Lifetime to streaming services including Netflix and Disney +, it's never been easier to ring in Christmas.
Hallmark Channel and Lifetime have had holiday films for years and are rolling out 41 and 35, respectively, in 2021 alone. The OWN network has three original movies, ION has four, Bounce has one flick and UPtv will have nine. On the streaming side, Netflix is premiering 11 holiday-themed movies. Even Discovery+ will have their first original festive film.
GAC Family, the newest network to roll out holiday content, will have 12 Christmas flicks this year. Originally Great American Country, GAC has been relaunched by former Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott. The network, which will air new holiday programming every Saturday and Sunday night during the month of December, is seemingly a big competitor of Hallmark and Lifetime, with some of the top stars making the move. GAC Family can be found on Altice USA (Ch. 184), AT&T U-verse (Ch. 529, 1529 HD), Comcast (Ch.147, 1620 HD), COX (Ch. 1156), Dish (Ch.165), DirecTV (Ch. 326) and Spectrum.
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Hallmark Channel's When Hope Calls, a spinoff series of When Calls the Heart, has also moved to GAC Family. The season 2 premiere, set to air in December, will feature Lori Loughlin's TV return as she reprises her role of Abigail Stanton. The Fuller House alum, 57, last played Abigail on season 6 of the When Calls the Heart, but the network cut ties with her after the college admissions scandal in March 2019.
“Everyone on set is very excited to have Lori back,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in October about her return. “The crew is aware of the scandal she went through but strongly believes she deserves a second chance.”
The insider added, "On meetings and calls, she’s been so sweet to everyone and always has been respectful so it’s exciting for everyone involved. There have already been conversations about future projects with her down the line.”
Daniel Lissing will also join the cast, telling Entertainment Tonight, "I’m excited to be invited to participate in the season 2 premiere of When Hope Calls. I’m also very much looking forward to meeting the When Hope Calls team and to be working with my friend Lori again."
Scroll down for a full list of every holiday movie airing on TV this season:
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October
Friday, Oct. 29
Christmas in Harmony, starring Ashleigh Murray, Luke James, Loretta Devine, Michelle Williams and Basil Wallace (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Oct. 30
Coyote Creek Christmas, starring Janel Parrish and Ryan Paevey (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Much Ado About Christmas, starring Susie Abromeit and Torrance Coombs (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
The Christmas Promise, starring Torrey DeVitto, Dylan Bruce, Patrick Duffy and Greyston Holt (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Oct. 31
Christmas Sail, starring Katee Sackhoff, Patrick Sabongui and Terry O'Quinn (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
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November
Monday, Nov. 1
The Claus Family, starring Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker and Stefaan Degand (Netflix)
Thursday, Nov. 4
A Rich Christmas, starring Bill Bellamy, Brandee Evans, Denise Boutte and Vanessa Williams (BET+)
Friday, Nov. 5
Love Hard, starring Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet, Jimmy O. Yang, James Saito, Harry Shum Jr., Mikaela Hoover and Heather McMahan (Netflix)
Gingerbread Christmas, starring Merritt Patterson and Jon Ecker (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Nov. 6
Next Stop, Christmas, starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas, starring Kaitlin Doubleday, Steve Lund and Caroline Rhea (Hallmark M&M 10 p.m. ET)
The Great Christmas Switch, starring Sarah Lind and Dillon Casey (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Nov. 7
Father Christmas Is Back (Netflix)
Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby, starring Kaitlyn Leeb, Nick Hounslow, Josh Dean and Charles Shaughnessy (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Treasure, starring Jordin Sparks and Michael Xavier (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Nov. 11
Soul Santa, starring David Mann, Tamela Mann, Brooke Monroe Conaway, Christopher Gurr and Ross Fleming (BET+)
Friday, Nov. 12
Home Sweet Home Alone, starring Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki and Chris Parnell (Disney+)
An Ice Wine Christmas, starring Roselyn Sánchez and Lyriq Bent (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Open by Christmas, starring Alison Sweeney, Erica Durance and Brennan Elliott (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Nov. 13
A Snowy Christmas, starring Elysia Rotaru and Damon Runyan (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
Christmas Time Is Here, starring Dewshane Williams, Rukiya Bernard and Tom Pickett (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
My Family Christmas Tree, starring Aimee Teegarden, Andrew Walker and James Tupper (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
A Picture Perfect Holiday, starring Tatyana Ali, Henderson Wade and Dina Meyer (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
One December Night, starring Peter Gallagher, Bruce Campbell, Eloise Mumford and Brett Dalton (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Nov. 14
Snowed in for Christmas, starring Kayla Wallace and Jeremy Guilbaut (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
A Holiday in Harlem, starring Olivia Washington, Will Adams and Tina Lifford (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Nov. 18
Every Time a Bell Rings, starring Erin Cahill, Brittany Ishibashi, Ali Leibert and Wes Brown (Hallmark Movies Now)
The Princess Switch 3, starring Vanessa Hudgens (Netflix)
The Jenkins Family Christmas, starring Regina Taylor, Kim Coles, Tammy Townsend and Robert Gossett (BET+)
Friday, Nov. 19
Candy Coated Christmas, starring Ree Drummond, Molly McCook, Aaron O'Connell, Landry Townsend, John McCook, Dia Frampton, Lonzo Liggins, Jae Suh Park and Lee Garlington (Discovery+)
Dancing Through the Snow, starring AnnaLynne McCord, Colin Lawrence and Bianca Lawrence (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Nantucket Noel, starring Trevor Donovan and Sarah Power (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Nov. 20
Mistletoe & Molly, starring Eden Broda and Zach Smadu (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Together with You, starring Harry Lennix, Laura Vandervoort and Niall Matter (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
A Kindhearted Christmas, starring Cameron Mathison and Jennie Garth (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
You Make It Feel Like Christmas, starring Mary Antonini, Michael Xavier, Stephanie Sy and Alex Poch-Goldin (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Five More Minutes, starring Nikki Deloach and David Haydn-Jones (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Nov. 21
Christmas on 5th Avenue, starring Kathryn Davis, Olivier Renaud and Kate Vernon (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
Baking Spirits Bright, starring Rekha Sharma, Dion Johnstone, Aadila Dosani, Praneet Akilla, Manoj Sood and Nimet Kanji (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Christmas Down Under, starring Paul O'Brien and Justine Kacir (ION, 8 p.m. ET)
A Kiss Before Christmas, starring Teri Hatcher, James Denton and Marilu Henner (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Who Is Christmas Eve?, starring Paige Hurd, Romeo Miller and Juliana Harkavy (Bounce, 8 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Nov. 24
A Boy Called Christmas, starring Henry Lawfull, Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig, Michiel Huisman, Zoe Colletti, Stephen Merchant, Joel Fry, Rune Temte, Jim Broadbent and Maggie Smith (Netflix)
Thursday, Nov. 25
Christmas in the Pines, starring Jillian Murray and Dean Geyer (Fox Nation)
Christmas in the Wilds, starring Kaitlyn Leeb and Victor Zinck Jr. (Fox Nation)
The Nine Kittens of Christmas, starring Brandon Routh, Kimberley Sustad and Gregory Harrison (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Christmas Déjà Vu, starring Amber Riley, Loretta Devine and Blue Kimble (BET+)
Friday, Nov. 26
A Castle for Christmas, starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes (Netflix)
Christmas CEO, starring Marisol Nichols and Paul Greene (Hallmark, 6 p.m. ET)
A Loud House Christmas, starring Wolfgang Schaeffer, Jahzir Bruno, Brian Stepanek and Muretta Moss (Nickelodeon and Paramount+, 7 p.m. ET)
My Angel's Christmas List, starring Chad Michael Murry and Jessica Lowndes (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
Reba McEntire's Christmas in Tune, starring Reba McEntire, John Schneider, Candice King and Justin David (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
An Unexpected Christmas, starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Tyler Hynes (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Nov. 27
Making Spirits Bright, starring Taylor Cole and Carlo Marks (Hallmark, 6 p.m. ET)
Christmas at Castle Hart, starring Lacey Chabert and Stuart Townsend (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Merry Liddle Christmas Baby, starring Kelly Rowland, Thomas Cadrot, Bresha Webb, Latonya Williams, Jaime M. Callic and Nathan Witte (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Royally Wrapped for Christmas, starring Jen Lilley and Brendan Fehr (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas, starring Jessy Schram and Brendan Penny (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Nov. 28
Christmas in Tahoe, starring Laura Osnes, Kyle Selig, Pat Monahan and George Lopez (Hallmark, 6 p.m. ET)
The Christmas Contest, starring Candace Cameron Bure, John Brotherton and Barbara Niven (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Christmas Is You, starring Becca Tobin and Matthew MacCaull (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Witness, starring Arielle Kebbel and Colin Egglesfield (ION, 8 p.m. ET)
Miracle in Motor City, starring Tia Mowry, Mark Taylor and Smokey Robinson (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, Nov. 29
Welcome to the Christmas Family Reunion, starring Michelle Argyris, Alonzo B. Slater and Asia'h Epperson (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Saying Yes to Christmas, starring Erika Prevost and Romaine Waite (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
A Chestnut Family Christmas, starring Meagan Holder and Brad James (OWN, 9 p.m. ET)
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December
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Match Made in Mistletoe, starring Natalie Lisinska and Damon Runyan (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, starring Jane Levy and Skyler Astin (Roku)
Thursday, Dec. 2
Single All the Way, starring Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers, Luke Macfarlane, Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Robertson, Jennifer Coolidge and Kathy Najimy (Netflix)
Sugar Plum Twist, starring Jamie Gray Hyder, Ektor Rivera and Laura Rosguer (Hallmark Movies Now)
A Christmas Village Romance, starring Jake Epstein, Jeni Ross and Oliver Renaud (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
The Business of Christmas 2, starring Daphne Maxwell Reid and Jennifer Freeman (BET+)
Friday, Dec. 3
A Christmas Dance Reunion, starring Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu and Kim Roberts (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah, starring Inbar Lavi and Jake Epstein (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Dec. 4
Christmas Under the Stars, starring Madeline Foley, Steve Belford, Jayne Lewis, Vanessa Smythe, Bill Lake and Kym McKenzie (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
Jingle Bell Princess, starring Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas, starring Demetria McKinney, Chaz Lamar Shepherd and Kirk Franklin (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
A Very Merry Bridesmaid, starring Emily Osment and Casey Deidrick (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Dec. 5
A Furry Little Christmas, starring Kristi McKamie, Jonathan Stoddard, Pono Say, Amie Dasher, Teeshay Shah and Theresa Lang (UPtv, 8 p.m. ET)
The Christmas Thief, starring Michelle Borth and Vivica A. Fox (ION, 8 p.m. ET)
A Lot Like Christmas, starring Maggie Lawson and Christopher Russell (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
My Favorite Christmas Melody, starring Mýa & Rainbow Sun Francks (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday, starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams, Mark Deklin, Keith Robinson, Susan Yeagley and Kevin Nealon (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, Dec. 6
David and the Elves, starring Jakub Zając, Cyprian Grabowski, Anna Smołowik, Monika Krzywkowska, Piotr Rogucki, Michał Czernecki and Cezary Żak (Netflix)
Secretly Santa, starring Alicia Dea Josipovoc and Travis Nelson (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Our Christmas Journey, starring Holly Robinson Peete, Lyriq Bent and Nik Sanchez (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Christmas Movie Magic, starring Holly Deveaux and Drew Seeley (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
A Sisterly Christmas, starring Deborah Joy Winans and Kendrick Cross (OWN, 9 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Christmas with a Crown, starring Marcus Rosner and Lisa Durupt (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Dec. 9
A Fiancé for Christmas, starring Marie Osmond, Amanda Peyton and Adam Gregory (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Merry Switchmas, starring Valerie Pettiford, Thea Camara, Peter Parros, Rachel Aladdin, Rebekah Aladdin, Joseph Harold and Joel Harold (BET+)
Friday, Dec. 10
A Dickens of a Holiday!, starring Kristoffer Polaha and Brooke D'Orsay (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Holiday in Santa Fe, starring Mario Lopez, Emeraude Taubia, Aimee Garcia and Gia Lopez (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Dec. 11
Christmas in the Rockies, starring Kimberly Sue Murray and Stephen Huszar (UPtv, 8 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, starring Jill Wagner, Nick Bateman, Tegan Moss and Rubi Tupper (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
The Holiday Fix Up, starring Jana Kramer, Ryan McPartlin and Maria Menounos (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
A New Lease on Christmas, starring Clair Coffee and Geoff Stults (ION, 8 p.m. ET)
A Royal Queens Christmas, starring Megan Park and Julian Morris (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love, starring Katherine Barrell and Alberto Frezza (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Dec. 12
Fixing Up Christmas, starring Natalie Dreyfuss and Marshall Williams (UPtv, 7 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Star, starring Sarah Canning and Daniel Lissing (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City, starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams, Mark Deklin, Keith Robinson, Susan Yeagley and Kevin Nealon (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, Dec. 13
Maps and Mistletoe, starring Humberly González and Ronnie Row (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Ghosts of Christmas Past, starring Annie Clark and Dan Jeannotte (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Stray, starring Andra Fuller and Rhyon Nicole Brown (OWN, 9 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Dec. 15
The Enchanted Christmas Cake, starring Erica Durance and Robin Dunne (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Dec. 16
A California Christmas: City Lights, starring Lauren Swickard, Josh Swickard and David Del Rio (Netflix)
Christmas by Chance, starring Winny Clarke and Jacob Blair (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
A Christmas Wish, starring Noree Victoria, Nadia Simms, Blue Kimble and Javon Johnson (BET+)
Friday, Dec. 17
Mistletoe in Montana, starring Melissa Joan Hart, Duane Henry and Jamey Sheridan (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Dec. 18
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls, starring Robert Buckley, Ana Ayora, Jonathan Bennett, Sharon Lawrence, Treat Williams and Brad Harder (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Toying with the Holidays, starring Chad Michael Murray and Cindy Busby (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Christmas for Keeps, starring Ashley Newbrough, Ryan Rottman, Christa B. Allen and Marielle Scott (Hallmark M&M, 10 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Dec. 19
Joy for Christmas, starring Cindy Busby and Sam Page (GAC Family, 8 p.m. ET)
'Tis the Season to Be Merry, starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Travis Van Winkle and Karen Malina White (Hallmark, 8 p.m. ET)
Under the Christmas Tree, starring Elise Bauman, Tattiawna Jones and Ricki Lake (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, Dec. 20
Candy Cane Candidate, starring Jacky Lai and Jake Epstein (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)
Tuesday, Dec. 21
The Christmas Ball, starring Deidre Mullins, Nick Hendrix and Caroline Langrishe (Lifetime, 8 p.m. ET)