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The magic of the holiday season comes to the ABC network with returning Christmas specials, seasonal-themed episodes of your favorite shows, family films, merry musical events, and lots more, all leading up to the beloved “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration” and the iconic “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”!
Check out the full schedule below to get the scoop on everything you won’t want to miss!
Wednesday, Nov. 17
The Goldbergs – “A Light Thanksgiving Nosh” | 9pm/8c
Dean can’t wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam. But adjusting to life back in Montgomery comes with unexpected challenges for Bruce, and the rest of the Williams family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer.
Home Economics – “Two Thousand Pounds of Sand, $240” | 9:30pm/8:30c
Tom, Sarah and Connor are determined to prove that they can host a successful Thanksgiving dinner when they switch up their annual holiday tradition to gather at Connor’s place. Denise has some sibling drama of her own when her sister joins the Hayworth family celebration.
Thursday, Nov. 18
Grey’s Anatomy – “Every Day Is a Holiday (With You)” | 9pm/8c
Dean can’t wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam. But adjusting to life back in Montgomery comes with unexpected challenges for Bruce, and the rest of the Williams family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer.
Thursday, Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving
The Magic Maker | 8pm/7c
This Thanksgiving, famed magician Adam Trent breaks the No. 1 rule of magic and puts magic in the hands of everyday people to help them with the biggest and most emotional moments of their lives. Whether it’s helping a U.S. soldier “magically” reappear to his family after serving overseas or teaching a nervous young man to “walk on water” for his marriage proposal, Adam Trent spends this holiday amazing and astonishing viewers while making dreams come true as “The Magic Maker.”
Sunday, Nov. 28
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration | 7pm/6c
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays on ABC and throughout Disney Parks. Derek Hough, Julianne Hough and Ariana DeBose will serve as hosts for “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration”. Enjoy musical performances from Jimmie Allen, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren criss, AFTR PRTY, Brett Eldredge, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, Norah Jones, Gwen Stefani, Sebastián Yatra and more!
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION | PhotO: ABC
The Great Christmas Light Fight – Season Premiere | 9pm/8c
Ready, set, glow. The most wonderful time of the year is here as ABC’s hit decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” returns for its ninth season with back-to-back episodes across the first week of the Christmas season. The next installment of the “lit” series showcases America’s brightest houses with the help of celebrity judges and Christmas décor aficionados – lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse and famed interior designer Taniya Nayak. In each merry and bright episode, the Christmas classic takes viewers across the country to the most elaborate and awe-inspiring holiday displays in the nation as viewers will once again see four fantastic families face off in each one-hour episode and compete to win $50,000.
Monday, Nov. 29
CMA Country Christmas | 8pm/7c
Just in time for the holidays, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its 12th annual holiday special, “CMA Country Christmas.” First-time hosts Gabby Barrett and Carly Pearce will be joined by Jimmie Allen with Louis York & The Shindellas, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson for an intimate evening of holiday classics.
The Great Christmas Light Fight | 9pm/8c
An all-new episode will air.
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS | Photo: ABC
Wednesday, Dec. 1
The Wonder Years – “Home for Christmas” | 8:30pm/7:30c
Dean can’t wait to spend Christmas with his older brother, Bruce, when he returns home from Vietnam. But adjusting to life back in Montgomery comes with unexpected challenges for Bruce, and the rest of the Williams family rely on their favorite holiday traditions to bring cheer.
Home Economics – “Secret Santa Gift, $25 Limit” | 9:30pm/8:30c
As Christmas approaches, Tom finally receives his first advance check from the Sofia Salazar book, leaving him and Marina to decide what to do with the money. Meanwhile, Sarah receives an extravagant gift from the parents at her new school and has a hard time parting with it.mics/episodes/secret-santa-gift-25-limit/
Thursday, Dec. 2
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 8pm/7c
In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions, and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.”
“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” features the original cast of Arendelle characters, including Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad (“Marshall,” “Book of Mormon”); Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” “Bad Moms”); Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel (Broadway’s “Wicked,” “Rent” and “If/Then”; Fox’s “Glee”); and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Netflix’s “Mindhunter”).
OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE | Photo: ABC
Toy Story That Time Forgot | 8:30pm/7:30c
Pixar Animation Studios’ special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” features your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie the triceratops if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this “Toy Story That Time Forgot.”
The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie.
The Great Christmas Light Fight | 9pm/8c
An all-new episode will air.
Monday, Dec. 6
A Very Boy Band Holiday | 8pm/7c
“A Very Boy Band Holiday” brings together an all-star cast featuring members from your favorite boy bands to sing their holiday hits and celebrate the season. It’s a festive night to reminisce, harmonize and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year together.
Thursday, Dec. 16
Grey’s Anatomy – “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” | 9pm/8c
The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial celebrate the holidays; Hamilton and Meredith prepare for a milestone on their project; Link wants to spend the holiday with Amelia and Scout as a family; Schmitt is faced with a difficult decision during surgery.
Sunday, Dec. 19
The Sound of Music | 7pm/6c
Based on the real-life von Trapp family, who fled their home to escape the Nazi’s in 1938, Maria is a young woman who has left the Austrian convent to work for Navy captain Georg Von Trapp. As governess to his seven unruly children, Maria soon finds herself falling for their father.
“The Sound of Music” stars Julie Andrews as Maria von Trapp, Christopher Plummer as Captain George von Trapp, Eleanor Parker as Baroness Elsa Schraeder, Richard Haydn as Max Detweiler, Charmian Carr as Liesl von Trapp, Nicholas Hammond as Friedrich von Trapp, Heather Menzies as Louisa von Trapp, Duane Chase as Kurt von Trapp, Angela Cartwright as Brigitta von Trapp, Debbie Turner as Marta von Trapp, Kym Karath as Gretl von Trapp, Peggy Wood as Mother Abbess, Anna Lee as Sister Margaretta, Portia Nelson as Sister Berthe, Marni Nixon as Sister Sophia, Daniel Truhitte as Rolfe, and Ben Wright as Herr Zeller.
DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATION | Photo: ABC
Saturday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration | 10am/9c
Join celebrity hosts for the two-hour Christmas day special as they follow the famous Christmas Day Parade down Main Street U.S.A., featuring performances by some of today’s top artists across Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Also during the Christmas Day Parade, viewers will be treated to several Disney Parks sneak peeks, including a behind-the-scenes looks into future attractions coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California.
Friday, Dec. 31
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022 | 8pm/7c
The 50th year celebration will feature the show’s first-ever Spanish language countdown with Puerto Rico as the inaugural host destination, with headliner performer Daddy Yankee. The Spanish language countdown festivities will take place on the grounds of the Puerto Rico Convention Center and DISTRITO T-Mobile, Puerto Rico’s newest entertainment and nightlife complex.
In his 17th year, multihyphenate headlining host Ryan Seacrest will oversee New Year’s festivities in Times Square with co-hosts Roselyn Sanchez, Liza Koshy, Ciara and Billy Porter. The most-watched annual celebration sets the stage to ring in the new year with more than five and a half hours of dynamic performances airing until 2:00 a.m. EST and gives viewers a look at New Year’s celebrations from around the globe.
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Stay Merry,