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2019 Christmas TV Specials and Movies Schedule

As usual, the Christmas TV season begins much earlier than you would think. Date announcements for Christmas specials and movies are already coming out pretty regularly. Some 2019 Christmas programming already begins in October with the first preview special airing on October 19 and the first movie is scheduled for October 25. While it’ll be awhile before we begin our own Christmas coverage on Geeky Hobbies, the time has come for our yearly roundup of every 2019 Christmas TV special, TV series, and movie and the dates and times they are airing. Not everything has been announced just yet but this list will be updated as new air dates are released. If you notice I have missed something, feel free to let me know in the comments section (or contact us) and I will add it to the schedule. We also have a list of all new 2019 Christmas Blu-ray and DVD releases, which can be found here.

The first time listed for each title is the time for the Eastern, Mountain, and Pacific time zones. The second time listed is for the Central time zone.

Last Updated: November 4, 2019

October 2019 Christmas TV Specials and Movies:

Saturday, October 19, 2019:

  • 10/9 PM: Countdown to Christmas 10th Anniversary Preview Special (Hallmark Channel, Special)

Friday, October 25, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Sweet Mountain Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: A Merry Christmas Match (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, October 26, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: The Road Home for Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, October 27, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: A Christmas Movie Christmas (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: No Time Like Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)

Thursday, October 31, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: Nostalgic Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

November 2019 Christmas TV Specials and Movies:

Friday, November 1, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Holiday in the Wild (Netflix, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Two Turtle Doves (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, November 2, 2019:

  • 11:30/10:30 AM: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Holidays Unwrapped (Discovery Family Channel)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas Reservations (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Merry & Bright (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, November 3, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas Scavenger Hunt (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Forever Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge (Food Network, Season 2 Premiere)

Monday, November 4, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: Holiday Baking Championship (Food Network, Season 6 Premiere)
  • 10/9 PM: Holiday Baking Championship: Sweet Redemption (Food Network, One-Hour Special)
  • 11/10 PM: Christmas Cookie Challenge (Food Network, Season 3 Premiere/Special Time)

Thursday, November 7, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Friday, November 8, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: The Great British Baking Show: Holidays (Netflix, Season 2 Premiere)
  • 3/2 AM: Let it Snow (Netflix, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Holiday for Heroes (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, November 9, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: A Christmas Duet (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Radio Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, November 10, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: Rock n’ Roll Christmas (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: The Mistletoe Secret (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: A Sweet Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 10/9 PM: Worst Cooks in America: Thanksgiving Redemption with Anne Burrell and Scott Conant (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Monday, November 11, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: Thanksgiving Grubdown (Cooking Channel, Special)
  • 11/10 PM: Best of Holiday Baking Championship: Holiday Survival Guide (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Tuesday, November 12, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Noelle (Disney+, Original Movie Premiere)

Thursday, November 14, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: A Christmas Miracle (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Thanksgiving Pie Fight (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Friday, November 15, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Klaus (Netflix, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas a la Mode (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: One Fine Christmas (OWN, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, November 16, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Christmas in Louisiana (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Double Holiday (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, November 17, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: America’s Funniest Home Videos (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 7/6 PM: Christmas Cupcakes (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: The Christmas Club (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Good Eats: The Turkey Strikes Back… Again! (Food Network, One-Hour Special)
  • 8/7 PM: Kids Say the Darndest Things (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 8/7 PM: Random Acts of Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 10/9 PM: Macy’s Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Tuesday, November 19, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: The Conners (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)

Wednesday, November 20, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: The Goldbergs (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Schooled (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: Modern Family (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 9:30/8:30 PM: Single Parents (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 10/9 PM: Stumptown (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)

Thursday, November 21, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: The Knight Before Christmas (Netflix, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Our Christmas Love Song (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Friday, November 22, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Costume Quest Christmas Special (Amazon, Christmas Special)
  • 3/2 AM: Nailed It! Holiday! (Netflix, Season 2 Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Magical Christmas Shoes (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Carole’s Christmas (OWN, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Christmas Under the Stars (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, November 23, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Picture a Perfect Christmas (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Twinkle All the Way (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Turkey Drop (Freeform, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, November 24, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: A Christmas Recipe for Romance (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas 9 to 5 (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)

Monday, November 25, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: AMC’s Best Christmas Ever Begins (AMC)
  • 8/7 PM: Check Inn to Christmas (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Wrap Battle (Freeform, Two-Hour Series Premiere)

Tuesday, November 26, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Super Monsters Save Christmas (Netflix, Christmas Episode)
  • 3/2 AM: True & the Rainbow Kingdom: Winter Wishes (Netflix, Christmas Episode)
  • 8/7 PM: A Gift to Remember 2 (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)

Wednesday, November 27, 2019:

  • 2/1 PM: General Hospital (ABC, Thanksgiving Episode)
  • 8/7 PM: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (ABC)
  • 8/7 PM: Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: A Very Vintage Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 10/9 PM: The Great Food Truck Race: Holiday Hustle (Food Network, Christmas Season Premiere)

Thursday, November 28, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Holiday Rush (Netflix, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 3/2 AM: Merry Happy Whatever (Netflix, Series Premiere)
  • 9/8 AM: The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS (CBS, Special)
  • 8/7 PM: A Christmas Wish (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (ABC, Two-Hour Special)
  • 8/7 PM: Write Before Christmas (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Santa’s Baking Blizzard (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Friday, November 29, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show (Amazon, Christmas Special)
  • 3/2 AM: Sugar Rush Christmas (Netflix, Series Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas at the Plaza (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Frosty the Snowman (CBS)
  • 8/7 PM: Staging Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Frosty Returns (CBS)
  • 9/8 PM: Baking Christmas (OWN, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: The Christmas Wish (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Merry Fool Us: Yule Us (The CW, One-Hour Special)

Saturday, November 30, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Christmas in Rome (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Merry Liddle Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (CBS)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Robbie the Reindeer: Legend of the Lost Tribe (CBS)
  • 9/8 PM: The Story of Santa Claus (CBS)

December 2019 Christmas TV Specials and Movies:

Sunday, December 1, 2019:

  • 7/6 AM: Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Begins (Freeform)
  • 7/6 PM: Christmas Chalet (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas Town (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABC)
  • 8/7 PM: You Light Up My Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: The Top Ten Revealed: Rockin’ Christmas Songs (AXS TV, Christmas Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: Holiday Wars (Food Network, Series Premiere)
  • 10/9 PM: Holiday Gingerbread Showdown (Food Network, Season 2 Premiere)

Monday, December 2, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Team Kaylie (Netflix, Christmas Episode)
  • 8/7 PM: The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC, Two-Hour Season 7 Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (CBS)

Tuesday, December 3, 2019:

  • 8:30/7:30 PM: How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (NBC, 30-Minute Christmas Special Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: CMA Country Christmas (ABC, Two-Hour Christmas Special)

Wednesday, December 4, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (Freeform, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: The Moodys (FOX, Series Premiere)

Thursday, December 5, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (Netflix, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: A Charlie Brown Christmas (ABC)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales (ABC)
  • 9/8 PM: Same Time, Next Christmas (ABC, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: This Time of Year (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Friday, December 6, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Magic For Humans (Netflix, Christmas Episode)
  • 3/2 AM: Spirit Riding Free: The Spirit of Christmas (Netflix, Christmas Episode)
  • 8/7 PM: A Storybook Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Time for You to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, December 7, 2019:

  • 6/5 PM: Matchmaker Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 6/5 PM: Mistletoe & Menorahs (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: A Christmas Love Story (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: A Doggone Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, December 8, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: Christmas in Paris (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 7/6 PM: Dear Santa, I Need a Date (TV One, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Christmas at Dollywood (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Grounded for Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Kids Baking Championship: North Pole Edition (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Monday, December 9, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: A Family Reunion Christmas (Netflix, Christmas Episode)

Tuesday, December 10, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: The Conners (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Bless This Mess (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: Mixed-ish (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 9:30/8:30 PM: Black-ish (ABC, Christmas Episode)

Wednesday, December 11, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: The Goldbergs (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: Modern Family (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 9:30/8:30 PM: Single Parents (ABC, Christmas Episode)

Thursday, December 12, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC, Christmas Special)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Toy Story That Time Forgot (ABC)
  • 9/8 PM: Christmas in Montana (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition (ABC, Two-Hour Season 5 Premiere)

Friday, December 13, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: American Housewife (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 8/7 PM: A Christmas Melody (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Fresh Off the Boat (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Saturday, December 14, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: A Christmas Winter Song (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, December 15, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: Snowbound for Christmas (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Alice in Christmasland (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Rediscovering Christmas (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Good Eats: Holiday Spirits (Food Network, Christmas Episode)

Monday, December 16, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: Good Trouble (ABC, Two-Hour Christmas Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2019 (The CW, One-Hour Special)
  • 9/8 PM: A Very Brady Renovation: Holiday Edition (HGTV, One-Hour Special)

Tuesday, December 17, 2019:

  • 9:30/8:30 PM: Shrek the Halls (ABC)

Thursday, December 19, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Disney Prep & Landing (ABC)
  • 8/7 PM: iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2019 (The CW, Special)
  • 8:30/7:30 PM: Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (ABC)
  • 9/8 PM: An Unforgettable Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)

Friday, December 20, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: The Christmas Temp (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: I Love Lucy Christmas Special (CBS)
  • 9/8 PM: A Family Christmas Gift (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 10/9 PM: In the Long Run (Starz, Christmas Episode)

Saturday, December 21, 2019:

  • 11/10 AM: Battle of the Christmas Movie Stars (Lifetime, Special)
  • 6/5 PM: Christmas Love Letter (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: The Christmas Hotel (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 9/8 PM: Ultimate Hanukkah Challenge (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Sunday, December 22, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: Christmas Wedding Runaway (UP, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 7/6 PM: I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (ABC)
  • 8/7 PM: A Date by Christmas Eve (Lifetime, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Holiday Date (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)
  • 8/7 PM: Kids Say the Darndest Things (ABC, Christmas Episode)
  • 9/8 PM: A Home for the Holidays with Idina Menzel (CBS)

Monday, December 23, 2019:

  • 2/1 PM: General Hospital (ABC, Christmas Episode)

Tuesday, December 24, 2019:

  • 7/6 PM: Baby in a Manger (UP, Original Movie Premiere)

Wednesday, December 25, 2019:

  • 10/9 AM: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC, Two-Hour Special)
  • 8/7 PM: When Calls the Heart Christmas (Hallmark, Original Movie Premiere)

Thursday, December 26, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (ABC)

Saturday, December 28, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: New Year, New Me (Hallmark Channel, Original Movie Premiere)

Sunday, December 29, 2019:

  • 9/8 PM: Cake-Off: New Year’s Eve (Food Network, One-Hour Special)

Monday, December 30, 2019:

  • 3/2 AM: Alexa & Katie (Netflix, Christmas Episode)

Tuesday, December 31, 2019:

  • 8/7 PM: Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 (ABC)
  • 8/7 PM: FOX’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square (FOX)

2019 Christmas TV Specials and Movies TBA:

  • Christmas Cookie Matchup (Hallmark Drama, Series Premiere)
  • Holidays with the Houghs (NBC, One-Hour Special)
  • Top Elf (Nickelodeon, Series Premiere)