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With a few days left to go until Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to share what holiday programming is on the schedule for The CW Network. Get ready to ring in the season with the animated classic “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer“, returning seasonal favorites like “Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us”, “Silent Night – A Song for the World”, the “Hollywood Christmas Parade” special, and the “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball” concert event, and more!

This year the network will also air two brand-new original specials, “The Waltons’ Homecoming” narrated by Richard Thomas and starring Logan Shrover, Bellamy Young and Ben Lawson, and “The Black Pack: We Three Kings” featuring Taye Diggs along with GRAMMY Award® winning singer/songwriters NE-YO and Eric Bellinger.

Check out everything on The CW’s holiday slate below!

Master of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2021 | Friday, November 26 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Presented by Associated Television International, host Dean Can will count down the greatest and most memorable moments and trends of 2021. An encore presentation will air on Wednesday, December 22 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer | Friday, November 26 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Based on the hit song that became a worldwide holiday phenomenon, this goofy and heartwarming adventure features young Jake Spankenheimer on the quest of a lifetime to track his missing Grandma down on Christmas Eve to prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. Michele Lee (“Knots Landing”) provides the voice of Jake’s greedy Cousin Mel and recording artist Elmo Shropshire provides the narration. Encore presentations will air on Saturday, December 18 (8:00-9:00pm ET) and Wednesday, December 22 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

The Waltons’ Homecoming | Sunday, November 28 at 8-10 p.m. ET
Set in the 1933 Depression Era, The Waltons’ Homecoming is told through the eyes of John Boy (Logan Shroyer), the 17-year-old eldest child of John (Ben Lawson) and Olivia Walton (Bellamy Young). His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family, but secretly, John Boy wants to be a writer. Times are hard enough in 1933, but to make matters worse, it looked to be the Waltons’ first Christmas without John Sr.

When Olivia receives a letter that John Sr. is planning to make it home for Christmas after all, the family is thrilled and races to prepare for his homecoming. But when a storm threatens his arrival on Christmas Eve, and John Sr. is nowhere to be found, Olivia sends John Boy out into the night to find his daddy – a journey that will change John Boy’s life forever. Richard Thomas, who starred as John Boy Walton in the beloved television series “The Waltons,” stars as “The Narrator.” An encore presentation will air on Saturday, December 11 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

The Black Pack: We Three Kings | Monday, November 29 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Featuring Taye Diggs (“All American”), GRAMMY Award® winning singer/songwriter NE-YO and GRAMMY Award® winning R&B singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger as “The Black Pack,” this is a holiday extravaganza of music, comedy and dance, and a celebration and exploration of this special time of year through a colorful and timeless lens. Classic holiday music, both new and old, is brought to life on a stunning stage as the audience is transported to the room where it is all happening to enjoy a new spin on an old fashioned Christmas.

Beebo Saves Christmas | Wednesday, December 1 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Everyone’s favorite fuzzy toy-turned furry god will once again be a hero as he tries to save Christmas in the all-new animated one-hour special. When Sprinkles (voiced by Chris Kattan), an efficiency-obsessed elf, decides that Christmas would run better without Santa Claus (voiced by Ernie Hudson), Beebo (voiced by Ben Diskin) and his friends travel to the North Pole to help discover what truly makes Christmas meaningful.

Also starring Kimiko Glenn as the voice of Tweebo, Yvette Nicole Brown as the voice of Turbo, Keith Ferguson as the voice of Fleabo, and Victor Garber as the narrator. An encore presentation will air Tuesday, December 21 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

World’s Funniest Animals: Christmas | Wednesday, December 1 at 9-10 p.m. ET
Joining the holiday festivities is the all-new special hosted by Elizabeth Stanton, where we see the cutest animals the season has to offer. An encore presentation will air Saturday, December 18 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Silent Night – A Song for the World | Saturday, December 4 at 8-10 p.m. ET
A musical film documentary about the creation and cultural impact of the world’s most famous Christmas carol, composed in 1818 in Salzburg. Translated into 140 languages, Silent Night caused a Christmas ceasefire in World War I, while Bing Crosby’s version is the third best-selling single ever. In short: A song for the world! The film tells the story of Silent Night, narrated by Hugh Bonneville, with new recordings by global stars in different languages with a cast including Kelly Clarkson, Joss Stone, John Rhys-Davies, David Foster, Kathrine McPhee, Randy Jackson, Gavin Rossdale, Sheléa, Ailee, Josh Groban, The Vienna Boys Choir, Anggun, Lina Makhoul, The Tenors, Rolando Villazón and many more. The special was created and directed by Award winning director Hannes M. Schalle and produced by Marlene Beran of Moonlake Entertainment. An encore presentation will air Thursday, December 23 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

Christmas Around the World | Wednesday, December 8 at 8-9 p.m. ET
The all-new special, hosted by Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie, showcases how Christmas is celebrated around the world by highlighting traditions from the ancient to modern day, including what various cultures eat for Christmas dinner. Viewers will also get a front-row seat to very special Christmas performances. An encore presentation will air Friday, December 24 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us | Friday, December 10 at 8-9 p.m. ET
The magical duo of Penn & Teller is joined by host Alyson Hannigan to help kick off the holiday season with this special complete with magicians, costumes and a Christmas Trophy!

Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2021 | Sunday, December 12 at 9-10 p.m.
Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner team up to count down the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. In addition to the top 12, the special features other great commercials from both the U.S. and abroad, that capture the true spirit of the holiday season – from the heartfelt to the hilarious, from the outstanding to the ridiculous. An encore presentation will air Tuesday, December 21 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

2021 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball | Wednesday, December 15 at 8-9:30 p.m. ET
The network will air the 90-minute holiday music event that celebrates the season with performances by the year’s biggest recording artists, including BTS, Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, Lil Nas X, AJR and Saweetie. This star-studded concert event will feature performances from many of today’s hottest musical stars. An encore presentation will air on Saturday, December 25 (8:00-9:30pm ET).

Dogs of the Year 2021 | Thursday, December 16 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight host highlights of the most amazing dog stories of 2021. We celebrate the dogs that go above and beyond, that leave their mark on society, and achieve the nearly impossible. An encore presentation will air Wednesday, December 29 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | Friday, December 17 at 8-10 p.m. ET
Hosts Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, Montel Williams and special co-host Elizabeth Stanton showcase the star-studded tradition. The parade will feature Hollywood celebrities and movie cars, award-wining bands from across the country, dazzling equestrians, larger-than-life character balloons, colorful floats, humorous specialty acts, and high-profile performers. The parade culminates with the appearance of the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, and his reindeer, ushering in the holiday season!

Popstar’s Best of 2021 | Tuesday, December 28 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Host Elizabeth Stanton will count down the greatest and most memorable moments and trends of 2021 based on polls from Popstar Magazine.

Stay Merry,