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December TV Calendar
The following list provides the dates of the dramas that will debut, return or end on the major and cable networks as well as on streaming services AND the made-for-TV movies and so much more that will air all throughout December:
December 1 – The Hallmark Channel movies The Finnish Line and The Christmas Quest will both debut at 6 and 8 PM respectively
MOVIE SYNOPSIS (The Finnish Line): Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Kim Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, (Beau Mirchoff) who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her fatheyellr’s rival, Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS (The Christmas Quest): An archeologist (Lacey Chabert) and her ex-husband (Kristoffer Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
December 1 – The UPtv holiday movie A Bluegrass Christmas will debut at 7 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Katie’s family’s horse sanctuary is on the brink of closure, but in a last-ditch effort to raise the money, Katie must coax her reclusive grandfather, Bluegrass legend Ben Pendleton, back onto the stage for a Christmas benefit concert. The movie stars Amanda Jordan and David Pinard.
December 1 – The holiday movie Home Sweet Christmas will debut on Great American Family at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family member passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands. Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison co-star.
December 1 – The Lifetime movie Make or Bake Christmas will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss). Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas spirit, staff and especially, David. ‘Tis the Season to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the holidays, including love. Corin Nemec also stars.
December 1 – The new drama The Agency will debut on Showtime at 9 PM
Show Synopsis: An espionage thriller set within the department responsible for training and handling deep-cover agents on long-term missions who live under false identities for years, aiming to identify and recruit intelligence sources. The ensemble cast includes Michael Fassbender, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro and Hugh Bonneville.
December 1 – The fall finale of Tracker will air on CBS at 9 PM
December 2 – The fall finale of 9-1-1: Lone Star will air on FOX at 8 PM
December 2 – The series finale of Superman & Lois will air at 8 PM on CW
December 3 – The 2-hour season finale of Accused will air on FOX at 8 PM
December 3 – The Disney+ drama Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will debut online today
Show Synopsis: Told through the perspective of four kids, the series follows them as they make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, a mysterious character played by Jude Law. Kerry Condon and Nick Frost co-star along with newcomers Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith as the four kids.
December 3 – The fall finale of The Irrational will air on NBC at 10 PM
December 4 – The Netflix movie That Christmas will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: The animated film follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, Santa Claus making a big mistake and it also features an enormous number of turkeys. Voices are provided by Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw and Jodie Whittaker.
December 5 – The BET+ holiday movie Brewster’s Millions Christmas will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A reimagining of the 1985 comedic classic Brewster’s Millions starring the late Richard Pryor that follows Morgan Brewster (China Anne McClain) as she embarks on a unique and challenging journey of delightful chaos to inherit her uncle Montgomery’s fortune before Christmas. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of love, faith, and family through the act of giving rather than receiving. The ensemble cast includes Romeo Miller, Richard Pryor Jr., Rain Pryor, Telma Hopkins, Tequan Richmond and Sierra McClain.
December 5 – The Netflix drama Black Doves will debut online today
Show Synopsis: In this British spy thriller, Helen (Keira Knightley) begins a passionate affair that may endanger her secret identity when her lover becomes victim to London’s underworld and her employers send an old friend to protect her. Sarah Lacashire, Ben Whishaw and Tracey Ullman also star.
December 5 – The Hallmark+ movie Season’s Greetings From Cherry Lane will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: In 1951, a doctor (Corey Cott) wants to make the holiday special for his worried wife (Annabelle Bourke) before he is shipped out to serve in Korea, but when she suffers a minor fracture to her arm his carefully planned out Christmas Eve plans are upended. In 2003, a newly married couple (Sarah Dugdale and Shannon Kook) who are always in agreement about everything host two sets of in-laws for Christmas Eve for the first time and find that they may not have had as much in common as they thought they did. And in 2024, a couple (Jonathan Bennett and Vincent Rodriguez III) tries to arrange special Christmas surprises for each other but keeping them a secret may be harder than they thought.
December 5 – The season finale of the Hallmark+ drama Mistletoe Murders will air online today
December 5 – The Hallmark Mystery holiday movie A Dance in the Snow will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Melanie’s (Erica Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Vanessa Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school’s planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny’s literature teacher (Mark Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Dorian Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tightknit mother and daughter at the holidays.
December 6 – The Hulu series Paris Has Fallen, based on the movie franchise, will debut online today
Show Synopsis: Set within the Has Fallen box office movie franchise that starred Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart, the small screen adaptation focuses on what happens when a terrorist group led by the villainous Jacob Pearce (Sean Harris) attacks a high-profile event, with the French Minister of Defense as their target. Protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) finds himself working with street-smart MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya from The Umbrella Academy) to save the day. But when events take a dark turn, Vincent and Zara soon realize that the plan extends beyond just one politician. When they suspect that one of their colleagues in the security services is feeding information to Jacob, Vincent and Zara find themselves needing to rely only on each other. Increasingly isolated and with Jacob always one step ahead, can this unlikely pair stop Paris from falling to a man hell-bent on vengeance?
December 6 – The limited series The Sticky will debut online today on Amazon Prime
Show Synopsis: The series follows Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale), a tough, middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. She teams up with the hot-tempered Bostonian mobster (Chris Diamantopoulos), and a mild-mannered French-Canadian security guard (Guillaume Cyr) to carry out a multi-million-dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus.
December 6 – The Hallmark Channel movie Private Princess Christmas will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Vi (Ali Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal, if none of the responsibilities. After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen (Erica Durance) decides to test her daughter’s mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle. At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Derek Klena).
December 6 – The Netflix movie Mary will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: This epic biblical film focuses on Mary (Noa Cohen, played by Mila Harris as young Mary), a Jewish girl who lives in Nazareth with her parents, Anne and Joachim, is presented at the temple in preparation for her marriage to Joseph (Ido Tako). Following the incarnation and birth of Jesus, Mary is forced into hiding. When Herod the Great (Sir Anthony Hopkins) orders the Massacre of the Innocents, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with Jesus.
December 7 – The documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will debut on HBO at 9 PM (and will also stream on MAX)
Documentary Synopsis: Chronicling his personal and professional life before and after the near-fatal horseback riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down, this movie uses Reeve’s own words, as well as intimate input from his closest family members and friends, to paint a rich, nuanced portrait of a man who refused to be defined by his physicality and who proved that you don’t need tights and a cape to be a hero.
December 7 – The Great American Family movie Once Upon a Christmas Wish will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town’s warmth and values while pushing back a major developer’s desire to take the community in a different direction. The movie stars real-life husband and wife Mario and Courtney Lopez.
December 7 – The Hallmark Channel movie Sugarplummed will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to feel like she’s falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Janel Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum’s magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure – one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection.
December 7 – The Lifetime movie A Very Merry Beauty Salon will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Sienna (Tia Mowry), the owner of the bustling Divine Beauty Salon is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball, where she will be honored for her charitable work in the community. The annual event takes a glamourous turn with the arrival of Lawrence (RonReaco Lee), a charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is now co-sponsoring the Ball. Sparks fly between them, but Sienna’s mother Georgia (Donna Biscoe) who is the head of the Ball’s committee, worries his involvement may ruin the event’s traditions. As Sienna and Lawrence are unexpectedly paired as dance partners, romance blooms, setting the stage for a steamy romance that challenges Sienna’s thoughts on love and family and makes this year’s Tinsel Ball the most memorable yet.
December 7 – The OWN holiday movie A Season to Remember will debut at 9 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Sports reporter Symone Gibson (Michele Weaver) is ambitious and good at her job, but often has to navigate being a woman in a male-dominated field. She gets a crash course in how to be more assertive after teaming with freelance sports photographer Iggy Love (Nathan Owens), who knows a thing or two about going after what’s really important in life. She has just a week before Christmas to find an attention-grabbing story that could take her career to the next level. With Iggy’s assistance, Symone chases down a story and finds romance, courage and a new sense of direction along the way.
December 7 – The UPtv movie A Christmas Thief will debut at 7 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Home for the holidays, a fledgling private eye realizes the only way to save her career is by solving a string of local burglaries where the main suspect is Santa Claus. The movie stars Michelle Borth, Vivica A. Fox and Jarrid Masse.
December 8 – The season finale of Lioness will air online today on Paramount+
December 8 – The UPtv movie 12 Dares of Christmas will debut at 7 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A school teacher’s (Brittany Underwood) quiet holiday season gets a jolt of spice when she accepts a 12 Dares of Christmas challenge from her sister while scrambling to ready her town for a Christmas exchange program with a suave, opinionated French teacher (Sean Yves Lessard).
December 8 – The Lifetime movie How to Fall in Love By Christmas will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Nora Winters (Teri Hatcher), the fiercely talented writer-turned-CEO of her own lifestyle brand, PRISM, finds herself in a tight spot when the company’s future hangs in the balance. In a desperate attempt to save her business through a partnership with the popular dating app, Take To Heart, she discovers an unexpected twist! The only way to win them over is to write a column on falling in love by Christmas with the help of Jack (Dan Payne), a charismatic photographer who has been assigned to the piece.
December 8 – The Hallmark Channel movie Leah’s Perfect Gift will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Leah Meyer (Emily Arlook) is a bonafide lover of Christmas – the trees, the ornaments, the eggnog, but she has always admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham (Evan Roderick) invites her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Barbara Niven) is easier said than done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected.
December 8 – The fall finale of The Equalizer will air on CBS at the special time of 8:30 PM
December 8 – The network premiere of 1923 will air on Paramount Network. Check your local listings for airtime.
December 9 – The fall finale of Brilliant Minds will air on NBC at 10 PM
December 11 – The season finale of Sullivan’s Crossing will air at 8 PM on CW
December 11 – The box office movie Maria will debut online on Netflix today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: This is a biographical psychological drama film about opera singer Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie and played by Aggelina Papadopouou as young Maria). It is reportedly set during Callas’ final years in the 1970s when she was living in Paris. Pierfancesco Favino and Kodi Smit-McPhee co-star.
December 12 – The BET+ movie Too Many Christmases will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Jerome and Kayla (Denzel Whitaker and Porscha Coleman respectively) are excited to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife. The only problem is that they’ve never celebrated Christmas without their respective families. This Christmas, instead of deciding on one event, they agree to attend two at the same time, to appease their families. The ensemble cast includes Jackie Harry, Valarie Pettiford and Willie C. Carpenter.
December 12 – The season finale of The Day of the Jackal will air online on Peacock today
December 12 – The Hallmark Mystery holiday movie All I Need for Christmas will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Maggie (Mallory Jansen) has been trying for years to break in as a singer/songwriter. Now faced with challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she’s outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer (Dan Jeannotte), an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding.
December 12 – The Hallmark+ movie Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: In 1960, Eli (Benjamin Ayres) and Penny (Erica Durance) take in Eli’s curmudgeonly father, Walter (Serge Houde), and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas themed time capsule for son Alex’s school project. In 1998, we see Regina (Catherine Bell) and Nelson’s (James Denton) first meeting: stuck together when a blizzard strands Nelson in Regina’s home on Christmas Eve. In 2015, Jessie (Julie Gonzalo) faces a big challenge while planning her sister’s last-minute Christmas Eve wedding – the officiant is Tim (Ryan Rottman), her high school sweetheart, whom she hasn’t seen in almost 20 years.
December 13 – The prequel series Dexter: Original Sin will debut online on Paramount+ today
Show Synopsis: The series follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson with Michael C. Hall provided the inner voice for Dexter) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. The cast includes Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Christina Milian and Reno Wilson [among others].
December 13 – The fall finales of S.W.A.T. and Fire Country will air on CBS at 8 PM and 9 PM respectively with the series finale of Blue Bloods following at 10 PM
December 13 – The Netflix feature film Carry On will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: In this action thriller film, a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman) blackmails Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton), a young TSA officer, to let a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Day flight. The film also stars Logan Marshall-Green, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, Theo Rossi, Dean Norris and Sinqua Walls.
December 13 – The Hallmark Channel movie Hanukkah on the Rocks will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory (Stacey Farber) finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she’s dedicated years to. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles. Her search leads her to Rocky’s, an Old Town bar, where she encounters Jay (Daren Kagasoff), a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam (Marc Summers) and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything. Torn between keeping her job loss a secret and embracing a newfound sense of belonging, Tory ends up bartending at Rocky’s, transforming it into the vibrant “Hanukkah on the Rocks” celebration. Through festive food, drinks, and games, she revitalizes the bar, bonds with Jay, and finds the courage to pursue her true calling. As Tory navigates the holiday, she learns that sometimes a detour can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be, lighting the way to a future filled with joy, romance, and self-discovery.
December 14 – The Great American Family holiday movie Get Him Back for Christmas will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Bella (Alexa PenaVega) made it big in music. Jack (Carlos PenaVega, Alexa’s real life husband) stayed behind in his hometown working at The Salvation Army to help his family after his dad passed away. Bella returns home after a heartbreaking split with her chart-topping singing partner and asks Jack to write the perfect song to get her boyfriend back.
NOTE: This movie could possibly debut on December 21 instead; please check your local listings.
December 14 – The Lifetime movie The Holiday Junkie will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: The movie follows the decorating and planning service company run by Andie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and her mother Mimi. After Mimi passes away, Andie is forced to face her first Christmas without her mother and carry The Holiday Junkie torch on her own. Despite the challenges, Andie may also find some love at Christmas along the way with the handsome house manager, Mason (Brian Hallisay, Hewitt’s real-life husband), who has his own holiday secrets.
December 14 – The holiday movie The Santa Class will debut on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Kate North (Kimbereley Sustad) finds herself reluctantly taking over her father’s once acclaimed and now struggling Santa School. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and the school’s next session, Kate and her new co-worker Dan (Benjamin Ayres) discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near the school. They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program. There’s a lot at stake this year with Kate’s school needs in order to best the rival St. Nicholas School or be forced to close their doors, and Nick (Santa Claus) needs to remember who he is or the fate of Christmas might be at stake.
December 14 – The OWN holiday movie Mistletoe & Matrimony will debut at 9 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Olivia Morris (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut) is a successful wedding planner who plays it safe in life and love. She is forced to reckon with her timid tendencies when she’s unwillingly tasked with planning her vivacious younger sister’s Christmas Eve wedding. Things get even more complicated when Olivia’s ex-boyfriend, Isaiah (Etienne Maurice), returns from overseas to help with the wedding. When sparks fly with her former flame amidst unfolding family drama, Olivia contemplates if she is finally ready to live life on her own terms this holiday season.
December 15 – The UPtv movie A Novel Christmas will debut at 7 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: When a successful children’s book author Chloe Anderson (Brigitte Kingsley) heads to the cozy town of Noelville to spend time with her sister’s family and help care for her recently widowed father, she didn’t expect the instant-connection with the local bookstore owner and single dad, Ethan Carter (Landy Cannon); or find her number one fan in his daughter, Alex. Will the small town’s charms be enough to rekindle a grieving family’s Christmas spirit along Chloe’s dreams of writing her first novel – let alone a chance at love? The movie also stars Alys Crocker and Jon McLaren.
December 15 – The Lifetime movie Christmas on the Alpaca Farm will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Jess (Kirsten Comerford), aka the “Queen of Christmas Sweaters,” quits her job at the hottest fashion label in New York City, intent on winning a Christmas competition with her own line of sustainable luxury knits. Getting her hands dirty, she teams up with Andrew (Matt Wells), a single dad and struggling alpaca farmer, as she helps bring Christmas joy to the farm and love into both of their hearts.
December 15 – The Hallmark Channel movie Following Yonder Star will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Abby Marshall (Brooke D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event – a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (John Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways.
December 15 – The series finale of Yellowstone will air on the Paramount Network at 8 PM
December 15 – The prequel series Dexter: Original Sin will debut on Showtime at 9 PM
NOTE: Please see the show description under the December 13 listed for the show’s debut on Paramount+.
December 15 – The Great American Family holiday movie Christmas in Scotland could possibly debut tonight at 8 PM, but it was slated to debut on December 21. Check that dates listing for details on the movie.
December 16 – The fall finales of NCIS and NCIS: Origins will air on CBS at 9 and 10 PM respectively
December 19 – The BET+ movie Queens of Christmas will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Doris and Julia (Terri J. Vaughn and Vanessa Bell Calloway respectively), life-long friends and feuding neighbors, engage in a hilarious competition for the annual ‘Queen of Christmas’ title, discovering the true spirit of the holiday and the value of their sisterly bond along the way. The cast includes Tyler Kay Whitley and Essence Atkins.
December 19 – The Hallmark+ holiday movie Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane will debut online
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: In 1966, single guy David’s (Benjamin Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Chelsea Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders’ (Matt Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house – but used his address. In 1981, John (John Brotherton) and Lizzie (Erin Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she’s pregnant. In 2000, best friends Matt (Sam Page) and Rebecca (Brooke D’Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness.
December 19 – The 6th season of Virgin River will (finally) premiere online on Netflix
December 19 – The Passionflix movie Lick will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Based on the New York Times bestseller by Kylie Scott, Evelyn (Brooke Lee) wakes up in Vegas married to rock star David (Travis Burns) after blacking out on her 21st birthday. Thrust into his fame, she questions if she can handle his lifestyle as they navigate if their marriage is real or a mistake.
December 19 – The holiday movie Trading Up Christmas will debut at 8 PM on Hallmark Mystery
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Michelle (Italia Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Michael Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle’s story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears she ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It’s Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.
December 19 – The fall finale of Elsbeth will air on CBS at 10 PM
December 20 – The Apple TV+ drama Before will air its season finale online today
December 20 – The Netflix feature film The Six Triple Eight will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: The film, directed by Tyler Perry, and based on a 2019 World War II History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film focuses on the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II. The cast includes Kerry Washington, Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Gregg Sulkin and Dean Norris [among others].
December 21 – The Great American Family holiday movie Christmas in Scotland will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community. Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters co-star.
December 21 – The UPtv movie A Country Music Christmas will debut at 7 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Songwriter Brooke Remington (Alexandra Harris) has the decision of a lifetime to make when a charming executive makes promises of fortune and glory that require leaving her best friend and writing partner behind. Jonathan Stoddard co-stars.
December 21 – The holiday movie A Carpenter Christmas Romance will debut at 8 PM on Lifetime
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Written and executive produced by Sarah Drew, the movie begins when novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) hints her upcoming book may take a heartbreaking turn, which causes her fans to begin protesting, demanding their favorite character not get killed off. Needing a safe haven where she can finish her novel, Andrea flees to her family’s farmhouse in the town of Wildwood. Much to her surprise, she ends up running into her former crush, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), an artisanal woodworker who’s helping rebuild the town after it was nearly destroyed by a fire. It doesn’t take long for sawdust and sparks to fill the air once the two work together to reignite the town’s Christmas spirit. Is this romance just a holiday fling that ends when her trip is over? Or can the two build a love that is made to last?
December 21 – The Hallmark Channel movie Happy Howlidays will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Mia (Jessica Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she’s drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (this will be portrayed by the winner of the Finding Mr. Christmas reality series), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max’s ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.
December 21 – The OWN holiday movie 24-Karat Christmas will debut at 9 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: When Trish (Samantha Marie Ware), an unlucky-in-love jewelry designer, accidentally sends a set of Christmas wedding bands off with the wrong person, she and the charming best man, Book Mosely (Curtis Hamilton), must work together to track them down and get them to the wedding on Christmas Eve – in the process learning that you can’t wait for love to find you, you have to go out and find it.
December 22 – The third and final season premiere of What If…? will air online on Disney+ today
December 22 – The UPtv movie North By North Pole: A Dial S Mystery will debut at 7 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Santa is back to help a new couple solve a mystery and find romance. Zoey has one Christmas wish…to produce the perfect Christmas Festival for her hometown of Willow Creek. That wish becomes more difficult when Dalton, the sponsor’s handsome but aggravating son, becomes her partner and his modern ideas clash with Zoey’s more traditional vision. However, when suspicious things start happening, they realize someone is trying to stop the festival. They must team up to save it and soon find that they have a lot more in common than they thought. The cast includes Abby Ross, Joey Scarpellino and Andrea Reindel.
December 22 – The Lifetime holiday movie Engaged By Christmas will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: When Zoe (Brittany Bristow) writes into the advice column Dear Adora to help save her relationship before the holidays, she puts the advice into practice and it’s disastrous — her boyfriend breaks up with her! When she tracks down “Adora” to confront her, she discovers it’s actually a man named Adam (Marcus Rosner). Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a secret if he helps her to repair her life through a series of Christmas-themed events publicized by his column. When the interest in their activities gains traction, will they also find love?
December 22 – The season finale of Dune: Prophecy will air on HBO at 9 PM
December 22 – The Great American Family holiday movie A Royal Christmas Ballet will debut at 8 PM
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. The movie stars Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard.
December 23 – The finale of Get Millie Black will air at 9 PM on HBO
December 24 – The Hallmark+ holiday series Holidazed will air its season finale online today
December 25 – The BET+ holiday movie Blended Christmas will debut online today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: After a freak accident, a new bride cancels her tropical Christmas honeymoon to take care of her husband’s ex-wife and kids with a little help from a holiday angel. The movie stars Jennifer Freeman, Anthony Dalton, Dream Doll and Victoria Rowell.
December 25 – The feature film Dear Santa will debut online on Paramount+ today
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error (that would be Satan), a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. The cast includes Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Post Malone and P.J. Byrne.
December 25 – The annual Call the Midwife Holiday Special will debut on PBS at 8 PM
Special Synopsis: As 1969 comes to an end, the folks in Poplar are amusing themselves with a funfair and a holiday concert, but not all is merry and bright. A flu outbreak and news of an escaped inmate put the East End London neighborhood on edge.
December 25 – The special Doctor Who: Joy to the World will debut online on Disney+ today
Special Synopsis: This new holiday special finds the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) traveling on his own now that Ruby Sunday has returned home. However, as is always the case when the Doctor is traveling solo, his solitude won’t last long. This Christmas special will see the Time Lord joined by a new friend: Bridgerton alum Nicola Coughlan will star in the special as Joy.
NOTE: The Doctor’s new companion, Belinda Chandra (to be played by Varada Sethu) will join the series in 2025.
December 26 – The second season of Squid Game will premiere online on Netflix today
December 29 – The series finale of What If…? will air online on Disney+ today
Mark your calendars!
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