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It’s not quite November, but The CW television network is ready to deck the halls by unveiling their holiday programming lineup for later this year. The merry festivities will kick off in late November with the holiday special, “A Waltons Thanksgiving”, and the beloved animated classic, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”, and the schedule will be jam-packed with yuletide cheer featuring annual traditions, such as the 90th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, “Silent Night – A Song for the World”, “Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us”, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, and many more seasonal highlights.

In recognition of World AIDS Day, the network will also air an encore presentation of the acclaimed documentary, “Freddie Mercury: The Final Act”, which showcases the extraordinary final chapter of the Queen front-man’s life and how his legacy led to one of the biggest concerts in history—the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium.

Check out the full schedule below:

A Waltons Thanksgiving | Sunday, November 20 at 8-10 p.m. ET
A follow-up to the highly successful The Waltons’ Homecoming, the movie reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934. The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters. It’s also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons. As the story unfolds, John Boy learns the true meaning of taking responsibility, Mary Ellen comes to understand patience and collaboration, Grandma finds that winning can be complicated, and Olivia shares her healing heart with every other Walton family member — at a time when each of them need it most. And when a young boy enters the Waltons’ world, everyone’s life is changed in ways they could never have imagined — transformed forever through love, faith and kindness!

Bellamy Young as Olivia, Logan Shroyer as John Boy, Teddy Sears as John Sr., Marcelle LeBlanc as Mary Ellen, Christian Finlayson as Jason, Tatum Matthews as Erin, Samuel Goergen as Jim Bob, Calloway Corrick as Elizabeth, Alpha Trivette as Grandpa Walton, Rebecca Koon as Grandma Walton, with special guest stars Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Richard Thomas, who originally starred as John Boy Walton in the beloved television series “The Waltons,” as adult John Boy, who narrates the movie.

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer | Friday, November 25 at 8-9 p.m. ET
This one-hour special, based on the hit song that became a worldwide holiday phenomenon, is a goofy and heartwarming adventure that 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 Wednesday, December 14 (8:00-9:00pm ET) and Friday, December 23 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now? | Friday, November 25 at 9-10 p.m. ET
The Scooby Gang reunites at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases and how they were filmed. But it turns out that the backlot may have its OWN monster problem! Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo investigate this mystery while celebrating the legacy of the franchise during this one-hour special. Hosted by Janel Parrish (“Pretty Little Liars”), special guests joining the Scooby gang include author Jerry Beck, Karamo Brown (“Queer Eye”), producer Tony Cervone (“Scoob!”), Seth Green (“Family Guy”), Olivia Liang (“Kung Fu”), producer David Silverman (“The Simpsons”), animator Tom Sito, Mitch Watson (“Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated”), “Weird Al” Yankovic and Cheri Oteri (“Saturday Night Live”).  An encore presentation will air on Monday, December 12 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Silent Night – A Song for the World | Saturday, November 26 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 8 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act | Thursday, December 1 at 8-10 p.m. ET
In recognition of World AIDS Day, The CW will air an encore presentation of the acclaimed documentary, which showcases the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury’s life and how, after his death from AIDS, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history—the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium—to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/AIDS. Featuring new interviews with Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, the documentary features extensive footage from the concert and behind-the-scenes rehearsals, including performances by Elton John, George Michael, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, and more.

The film also hears directly from those who performed at the epic gig, including Roger Daltrey (The Who), Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), Lisa Stansfield and Paul Young, as well as the concert’s promoter, Harvey Goldsmith. For the first time, Freddie’s story is told alongside the experiences of those who tested positive for HIV and lost loved ones during the same period. Medical practitioners, survivors and human rights campaigners recount the intensity of living through the AIDS pandemic and the moral panic it brought about. Featuring the first major interview with Kashmira Bulsara, Freddie’s sister, this is the story of a tragedy that allowed vital conversations that couldn’t previously be held to finally be brought to light. A Rogan Productions film for BBC, FREDDIE MERCURY: THE FINAL ACT is directed by James Rogan (“1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” “Uprising”) and produced by Dan Hall.

The Waltons’ Homecoming | Monday, December 5 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.”

Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2022 | Wednesday, December 7 at 9-10 p.m.
The all-new holiday special will countdown 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. Executive producers are Robert Horowitz and Lewis Fenton and the special is produced by JUMA Entertainment. An encore presentation will air Monday, December 19 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us | Friday, December 9 at 8-9 p.m. ET
The merriment continues with this very special episode! 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!

Dogs of the Year 2022 | Monday, December 12 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight host highlights the most amazing dog stories of 2022  with an all-new cast of characters to charm their way into our hearts. 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 28 (8:00-9:00pm ET).

Master of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2022 | Wednesday, December 14 at 9-10 p.m. ET
Hosted by Dean Cain and featuring some of today’s hottest magicians, this special will count down the greatest and most memorable moments and trends of 2022. An encore presentation will air on Friday, December 23 (9:00-10:00pm ET).

Christmas Around the USA | Thursday, December 15 at 8-9 p.m. ET
The all-new special, hosted by Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie, showcases how Christmas is celebrated around the United States of America, highlighting different holiday traditions and festive seasonal displays from all corners of the country. An encore presentation will air Sunday, December 25 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

The 90th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | Friday, December 16 at 8-10 p.m. ET
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!

2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball | Saturday, December 17 at 8-9:30 p.m. ET
The CW will air iHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2022, a 90-minute holiday music event that celebrates the season with performances by the year’s biggest recording artists. This star-studded concert event will feature performances from many of today’s hottest musical stars. An encore presentation will air Thursday, December 22 (8:00-9:30pm ET).

World’s Funniest Animals: Christmas | Monday, December 19 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.

Beebo Saves Christmas | Wednesday, December 21at 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).

Christmas Around the World | Saturday, December 24 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.

25th Annual Family Film Awards | Monday, December 26 at 8-10 p.m. ET
The Family Film Awards seeks to honor excellence in family-oriented filmmaking. Hosting by Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie, the Family Film Awards are presented to both television series and movies. A panel of industry leaders, celebrities, and the readers of Popstar Magazine have voted for their top choices in 20 different categories. The winner of each category will receive their award during the broadcast.

Ocean Emergency: Currents of Hope | Tuesday, December 27 at 8-10 p.m. ET
An all-new two hour documentary about the ongoing crisis our oceans are facing and how humanity can chart a better course to help save this fragile ecosystem. Hosts Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton and Montel Williams go around the globe to share a first hand look at the state of emergency our oceans are facing and while providing tips on how viewers can help mitigate this worldwide issue.

Popstar’s Best of 2022 | Thursday, December 29 at 8-9 p.m. ET
Host Elizabeth Stanton will count down the greatest and most memorable moments and trends of 2022 based on polls from Popstar Magazine.

iHeartRadio Music Festival | Friday, December 30 at 8-10 p.m. ET & Saturday, December 31 at 8-10 p.m. ET
Ring in the New Year with an encore presentation of the two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival featuring incredible performances from some of today’s most popular recording artists.
 

THE CW HOLIDAY DAILY EVENING SCHEDULE:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
8:00-10:00PM — A WALTONS THANKSGIVING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
8:00-10:00PM — A WALTONS THANKSGIVING (Encore Presentation)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
8:00-9:00PM — GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
9:00-10:00PM — SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU NOW!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
8:00-10:00PM — SILENT NIGHT: A SONG FOR THE WORLD

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
8:00-10:00PM — FREDDIE MERCURY: THE FINAL ACT

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
8:00-10:00PM — THE WALTONS’ HOMECOMING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
9:00-10:00PM — GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS COUNTDOWN 2022

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
8:00-10:00PM — SILENT NIGHT: A SONG FOR THE WORLD (Encore Presentation)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
8:00-9:00PM — PENN & TELLER: MERRY FOOL US
9:00-9:30PM — WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Original Episode)
9:30-10:00PM — WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Encore Episode)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
8:00-9:00PM — DOGS OF THE YEAR 2022
9:00-10:00PM — SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU NOW! (Encore Presentation)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
8:00-9:00PM — GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER (Encore Presentation)
9:00-10:00PM — MASTERS OF ILLUSION: CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2022

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
8:00-10:00PM — CHRISTMAS AROUND THE USA

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
8:00-10:00PM — THE 90TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
8:00-9:30PM — IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL
9:30-10:00PM — WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Encore Episode)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19
8:00-9:00PM — GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS COUNTDOWN 2022 (Encore Presentation)
9:00-10:00PM — WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS: CHRISTMAS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
8:00-9:00PM — BEEBO SAVES CHRISTMAS
9:00-9:30PM — WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS (Encore Episode)
9:30-10:00PM — WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS (Encore Episode)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
8:00-9:30PM — IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL (Encore Presentation)
9:30-10:00PM — WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? (Encore Episode)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23
8:00-9:00PM — GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER (Encore Presentation)
9:00-10:00PM — MASTERS OF ILLUSION: CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2022 (Encore Presentation)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
8:00-10:00PM — CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
8:00-10:00PM — CHRISTMAS AROUND THE USA (Encore Presentation)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26
8:00-10:00PM — 25TH ANNUAL FAMILY FILM AWARDS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27
8:00-10:00PM — OCEAN EMERGENCY: CURRENTS OF HOPE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28
8:00-9:00PM — DOGS OF THE YEAR 2022 (Encore Presentation)
9:00-9:30PM — WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS (Encore Episode)
9:30-10:00PM — WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMALS (Encore Episode)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
8:00-9:00PM — POPSTAR’S BEST OF 2022
9:00-9:30PM — MASTERS OF ILLUSION (Encore Episode)
9:30-10:00PM — MASTERS OF ILLUSION (Encore Episode)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
8:00-10:00PM — IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT 1 (Encore Presentation)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
8:00-10:00PM — IHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT 2 (Encore Presentation)

Stay Merry,