'Twas the Date Before Christmas
Premieres: October 18
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Robert Buckley and Amy Groening
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Holiday Crashers
Premieres: October 19
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally and Jag Bal
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Scouting for Christmas
Premieres: October 20
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks and Marci T. House
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Operation Nutcracker
Network Premiere: October 25
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell
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The Christmas Charade
Premieres: October 26
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier
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The 5-Year Christmas Party
Premieres: October 27
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher
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A Carol for Two
Premieres: November 1
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz and Charlotte d'Amboise
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Our Holiday Story
Premieres: November 2
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie
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Holiday Mismatch
Premieres: November 3
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick
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Trivia at St. Nick's
Premieres: November 8
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty
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Santa Tell Me
Premieres: November 9
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell and Kurt Szarka
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Tis the Season to Be Irish
Premieres: November 10
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Fiona Gubelmann and Eoin Macken
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Christmas with the Singhs
Premieres: November 15
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Anuja Joshi and Ben Hollingsworth
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Jingle Bell Run
Premieres: November 16
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker
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Confessions of a Christmas Letter
Premieres: November 17
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Angela Kinsey and Alec Santos
*Features a cameo appearance by Brian Baumgartner
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Christmas on Call
Premieres: November 22
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Sara Canning and Ser’Darius Blain
*Features a cameo appearance by Donna Kelce
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Three Wiser Men and a Boy
Premieres: November 23
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin
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To Have and To Holiday
Premieres: November 24
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close
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Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle
Premieres: November 28
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden and Max Lloyd-Jones
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A '90s Christmas
Premieres: November 29
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell
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Deck the Walls
Premieres: November 29
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown and Danny Pellegrino
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Believe in Christmas
Premieres: November 30
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Meghan Ory and John Reardon
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Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Premieres: November 30
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr. Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole and Megyn Price
*Features cameos by Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid; Chiefs Players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis; Donna Kelce; Jenna Bush Hager
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The Finnish Line
Premieres: December 1
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura
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The Christmas Quest
Premieres: December 1
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha
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Private Princess Christmas
Premieres: December 6
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena and Erica Durance
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Sugarplummed
Premieres: December 7
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish
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Leah’s Perfect Gift
Premieres: December 8
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick and Barbara Niven
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Hanukkah on the Rocks
Premieres: December 13
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers
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The Santa Class
Premieres: December 14
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Kimberley Sustad and Benjamin Ayres
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Following Yonder Star
Premieres: December 15
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Brooke D’Orsay and John Brotherton
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Happy Howlidays
Premieres: December 21
Network: Hallmark Channel
Starring: Jessica Lowndes opposite the to-be-announced winner of Finding Mr. Christmas!
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This Time Each Year
Premieres: October 24
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Alison Sweeney and Niall Matter
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My Sweet Austrian Holiday
Premieres: October 31
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp
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Five Gold Rings
Premieres: November 7
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Holland Roden and Nolan Gerard Funk
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A Reason for the Season
Premieres: November 14
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Taylor Cole and Kevin McGarry
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A Novel Noel
Premieres: November 21
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny
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Christmas Under the Lights
Premieres: November 27
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Heather Hemmens and Marco Grazzini
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A Dance in the Snow
Premieres: December 5
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt and Dorian Giordano
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All I Need for Christmas
Premieres: December 12
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Mallory Jansen and Dan Jeannotte
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Trading Up Christmas
Premieres: December 19
Network: Hallmark Mystery
Starring: Italia Ricci and Michael Xavier
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HALLMARK CHANNEL
‘Twas the Date Before Christmas — October 18
Starring: Robert Buckley and Amy Groening
To prevent her family from canceling the “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics,” Jessie (Groening) lies and says she’s inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan (Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. As Jessie and Bryan engage in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest and snowball fight, they start to develop real feelings for each other. Soon her family begins to catch on to their secret and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan.
Holiday Crashers — October 19
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally and Jag Bal
Best friends Toni (Fonseca) and Bri (Monet) have worked at the same card shop for more years than they should as both struggle to find their true life’s path. This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations. All harmless fun! Until Toni gets mistaken for a lawyer, which isn’t too far off the mark since she did finish law school…just never completed the bar exam. Toni and Bri are then whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in the snowy Vermont mountains by handsome business mogul, Justin (McNally), whose crush on Toni is real even if her legal career isn’t. And Bri is along for the ride as she has eyes for Vinny (Bal), a valet who may have a secret of his own. Can a distraction help Bri find what path in life she’s supposed to follow? Will Toni end up with the guy of her dreams or in a blizzard of trouble? This fun Christmas crashing romp will either end in disaster or two happily-ever-afters!
Scouting for Christmas — October 20
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks and Marci T. House
Angela (Mowry-Housley) has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce a couple of years ago to Dakota (James Paladino), a paleontologist whose adventures kept him anywhere but home. Now, she is a devoted if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn (Audrey Wise Alvarez). Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything…or anyone…else. As it is, she can barely get Brooklyn to her scout meetings on time, much to the disapproval of the other mothers. When Brooklyn gets the idea to have William (Marks), the owner of her favorite bakery, cater her scout troop’s posh annual holiday event, she asks Angela to work with him on pitching the idea to the moms in charge. Despite sensing that her daughter might be trying to play cupid, she agrees to help and finds herself enjoying time with him, but is reluctant to open her heart and life to someone new. When Dakota returns, missing her, Angela must decide what is best for her daughter and best for her heart.
Operation Nutcracker — October 25 (Network Premiere)
Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell
When an antique nutcracker set to be auctioned at the Warby family Christmas charity goes missing, a demanding event planner (Newbrough) and the heir to the Warby dynasty (Russell) try to track it down.
The Christmas Charade — October 26
Starring: Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier
Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh (Sevier), she helps him track down an art thief targeting the Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball. As the stakes rise, Whitney must embrace her inner action hero to save the day—and her family—just in time for Christmas.
The 5-Year Christmas Party — October 27
Starring: Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher
Over five years, Alice (Findlay) and her old theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance – until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way.
A Carol for Two — November 1
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz and Charlotte d’Amboise
After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner (Mason) gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner run by Violette’s late mother’s best friend (d’Amboise), famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world. But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex (Litz), who has been less than welcoming, and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They’re stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway. As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating but, unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over. However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues, and things come to a head when their deception is uncovered, which, in turn, threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity.
Our Holiday Story — November 2
Starring: Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie
As Dave (Christie) and Nell (DeLoach) recount their love story to their daughter’s boyfriend Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas where fate routinely brought them together – and kept them apart. But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the fact that they were work nemeses paired together to throw a Christmas festival for their town. Meanwhile in the present, Chris struggles with relationship issues of his own as he attempts to say “I love you” for the first time to his girlfriend Jo. As our two couples and storylines intersect, lessons are taught and learned about communication, honesty and the capacity for change – in ourselves and in others.
Holiday Mismatch — November 3
Starring: Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick
When free-spirited Kath (Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they’re shocked to discover they’ve accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app. Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids’ love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas.
Trivia at St. Nick’s — November 8
Starring: Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty
When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year – the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament! For Celeste (Sursok), a Type-A astronomy professor, this event combines the magic of Christmas with her greatest comfort in life: knowing the right answer. But when her colleague drops out of the tournament to do a month-long lecture tour in Asia, Celeste’s team must adopt Max (Daugherty), the football team’s new offensive coordinator. To Celeste, Max seems like nothing more than a grown-up class clown – though he brings an undeniable knowledge of sports trivia (a category their team has always fallen short in). Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the team enjoys scavenger hunts on campus, decorating the international house with Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and advancing toward the championship trivia game. Celeste can’t help but delight in Max’s infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown. And after a romantic wintery night at the campus observatory with Max, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life’s surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything.
Santa Tell Me — November 9
Starring: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell and Kurt Szarka
When Olivia (Krakow), a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve—and that his name will be Nick—she’s stunned to meet not one, but three guys named Nick (Ayres, Russell, Szarka). As she navigates these holiday romances, Olivia also finds herself drawn to her charming co-worker, Chris (Lissing), throwing her magical Christmas quest into question. With the clock ticking toward Christmas Eve, Olivia embarks on a heartwarming and humorous journey to uncover her true soulmate.
‘Tis the Season to Be Irish — November 10
Starring: Fiona Gubelmann and Eoin Macken
Rose (Gubelmann), a nomadic house flipper, heads to Ireland to renovate and sell a cottage, but her plans are upended when she meets Sean (Macken), a local realtor determined to preserve his town’s heritage. As she works on the cottage and embraces Irish Christmas traditions, Rose finds herself falling for Sean and questioning her fear of settling down. Together, they must confront their pasts and discover if love is worth taking root.
Christmas with the Singhs — November 15
Starring: Anuja Joshi and Ben Hollingsworth
For Asha Singh (Joshi), Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic. Enter Jake (Hollingsworth), her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year together, Jake proposes. But their first Christmas as an engaged couple isn’t exactly the fairytale they imagined. When they head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a serious reality check: their families couldn’t be more different! Juggling various holiday traditions, big personalities, cultural differences and complicated family dynamics proves to be a challenge as Asha and Jake have to learn if they can bridge their two families and survive a Christmas with the Singhs.
Jingle Bell Run — November 16
Starring: Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker
Avery (Williams) is an unadventurous schoolteacher whose sister secretly signs her up for The Great Holiday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she’s paired with former hockey player Wes (Walker). Despite clashing at first, Avery’s puzzle-solving skills and Wes’ physical prowess help them excel as they travel from city to city and compete in festive feats that have a local flavor. It’s not long before a real connection between these opposites begins to blossom. But when Avery overhears a conversation between Wes and a show producer it threatens to derail their budding romance. Keeping their eyes on the prize, the duo continues to dash to the finish line but there may be a more personal adventure for them still in store.
Confessions of a Christmas Letter — November 17
Starring: Angela Kinsey and Alec Santos
Settie Rose (Kinsey), a quirky family matriarch, enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan (Santos) to craft the perfect letter. When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily (Lillian Doucet- Roche, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening), the whole family scrambles to keep up the charade. As Juan bonds with the Roses and overcomes his writer’s block, Settie learns that embracing her imperfect family is what truly makes her story special. *Features a cameo appearance by Brian Baumgartner (The Office)
Christmas on Call — November 22
Starring: Sara Canning and Ser’Darius Blain
In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels (Canning) juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan (Blain) in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia, it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy. *Features a cameo appearance by Donna Kelce
Three Wiser Men and a Boy — November 23
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin
The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidently by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Walker) son Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller, Round and Round) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell). Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s (Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget.
To Have and To Holiday — November 24
Starring: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close (Nashville)
When Celeste (Arthur) gets engaged to Jason (Bazzocchi) after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would be officiant, Pastor Mark (Close), insists on putting them through a pre-wedding “bootcamp” filled with Christmas-themed challenges. As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Celeste considers following her dreams in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter’s choices, leading to a heartwarming holiday season for the whole family.
MERRY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Double features all weekend long on Hallmark Channel!
Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle — November 28 at 8pm ET/PT
Starring: Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden and Max Lloyd-Jones
Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden, Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother’s wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family’s company. Enter Annie Merkel (Boston) – also known as Mrs. Miracle – who poses as an estate planner and uses her special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds. As the siblings try to sort things out, Charlotte (Lamothe-Kipnes) also finds herself reconnecting with Austin (Novlan), the manor’s caretaker and her first love.
A ’90s Christmas — November 29 at 6pm ET/PT
Starring: Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell
Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend – not to mention her high school crush – Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone?
Deck the Walls — November 29 at 8pm ET/PT
Starring: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown and Danny Pellegrino
Rose (Greene) is a Chicago-based interior designer, whose brother Sal (Pellegrino) is responsible for a Christmas Charity House Flip back in their suburban Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose’s plan is to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen (Brown), her brother’s best friend, contractor and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose’s youth. With the help of friends and family, and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and deeper purpose along the way.
Believe in Christmas — November 30 at 6pm ET/PT
Starring: Meghan Ory and John Reardon
When Beatrice (Ory) reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she’s skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan (Reardon), she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story — November 30 at 8pm ET/PT
Starring: Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole and Megyn Price
Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. *Features cameos by Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid; Chiefs Players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis;; Donna Kelce; Jenna Bush Hager
The Finnish Line — December 1 at 6pm ET/PT
Starring: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura
Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (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, (Mirchoff) who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father’s rival, Monty, (Páll Sigþór Pálsson, Mr. Murphy) Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race.
The Christmas Quest — December 1 at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha
An archeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (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.
Private Princess Christmas — December 6
Starring: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena and Erica Durance
Vi (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 (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 (Klena).
Sugarplummed — December 7
Starring: Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish
Emily (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 (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.
Leah’s Perfect Gift — December 8
Starring: Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick and Barbara Niven
Leah Meyer (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 (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 (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.
Hanukkah on the Rocks — December 13
Starring: Stacey Farber , Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers (Double Dare)
One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory (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 (Kagasoff), a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam (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.
The Santa Class — December 14
Starring: Kimberley Sustad and Benjamin Ayres
Kate North (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 (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 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.
Following Yonder Star — December 15
Starring: Brooke D’Orsay and John Brotherton
A DaySpring Movie
Abby Marshall (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 (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.
Happy Howlidays — December 21
Starring: Jessica Lowndes opposite the to-be-announced winner of Finding Mr. Christmas
Mia (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 (Winner of Finding Mr. Christmas), 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.
HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES
This Time Each Year — October 24
Starring: Alison Sweeney and Niall Matter
Lauren (Sweeney) and Kevin (Matter) were once deeply in love but nearly a year after their separation, they now focus on co-parenting their young son Charlie (Ezra Wilson). Despite the split, Kevin is determined to make their family whole again. Before Lauren’s mother (Laura Soltis) visits during the holidays, Lauren asks Kevin to pretend they’re still happily married and living under one roof. The act quickly feels more real, stirring up old memories and feelings. As Lauren sees the man she once fell in love with in a new light, perhaps the magic of Christmas will rekindle their romance and spark renewed hope for their future.
My Sweet Austrian Holiday — October 31
Starring: Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp
Charlotte (Bristow) is an American, who has lived in Vienna since inheriting a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to grow the business into a successful enterprise. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and Charlotte has been selected as one of the finalists for Vienna’s chocolatier of the year. Taking home the prize could provide some much-needed money to fend off a large developer from taking over her grandparents’ shop. Charlotte soon meets and befriends Henry (Kemp), and they bond over their shared affinity for quality chocolate. But a surprising twist of fate just might end their newfound relationship on a bittersweet note.
Five Gold Rings — November 7
Starring: Holland Roden and Nolan Gerard Funk
When New York City painter Audrey Moss (Roden) returns to her small Minnesota hometown for the holidays, she’s met with an unexpected quest from her beloved late grandmother: find the owners of five mysterious gold rings and return them to their rightful homes before Christmas morning, only nine days away. In her bequeathment, Grandma also urges Audrey to team up with local private investigator and childhood friend, Finn O’Sullivan (Funk). From gingerbread house building to the annual Giving Gala, these two begin to bond over more than just their quest. As Audrey and Finn unravel the mystery of the missing rings’ owners, they discover there is more to their relationship than they ever expected to find.
A Reason for the Season — November 14
Starring: Taylor Cole and Kevin McGarry
In order to earn her trust fund, Evie (Cole) is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth. To aid in her cause, she employs Kyle (McGarry), a handsome local attorney, to track down those who helped and attempts to secretly learn what they might want while maintaining her anonymity. With Christmas fast approaching, the heiress and the attorney can’t resist falling for each other’s charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts. But as time ticks down, will she be able to accomplish the mission and grant all of the wishes by Christmas Eve?
A Novel Noel — November 21
Starring: Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny
A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream, but butting heads with the handsome son (Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere… even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas.
Christmas Under the Lights — November 27
Starring: Heather Hemmens and Marco Grazzini
Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily’s mother’s legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves.
A Dance in the Snow — December 5
Starring: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt and Dorian Giordano
Melanie’s (Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (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 (Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (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.
All I Need for Christmas — December 12
Starring: Mallory Jansen and Dan Jeannotte
Maggie (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 (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. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true.
Trading Up Christmas — December 19
Starring: Italia Ricci and Michael Xavier
Michelle (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 (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 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.
Stay merry!
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