Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas 2022: The Complete Lineup

Meredith Jacobs December 15, 2022, 11:30 am

'The Holiday Sitter,' 'Three Wise Men and a Baby,' and 'Inventing the Christmas Prince' — Craig Minielly/Hallmark Media; Bettina Strauss/Hallmark Media; Allister Foster/Hallmark Media

It’s that time of the year again: when holiday movies take over beginning in October.

Hallmark Media has 40 original movies premiering across the Hallmark Channel (“Countdown to Christmas”) and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (“Miracles of Christmas”) and round-the-clock holiday programming beginning on Friday, October 21.

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Miracles of Christmas: Everything to Know About 2022 Movies

Among the highlights in Hallmark Channel’s lineup: The Holiday Sitter, featuring Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa as the first lead LGBTQ+ couple in a holiday movie. Also coming up is the network’s first movie celebrating Kwanzaa, Holiday Heritage, starring Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, and Holly Robinson Peete. Plus, the rich and diverse culture of Chinese Americans is at the heart of A Big Fat Family Christmas and Christmas at the Golden Dragon. As for returning favorite stars, Lacey Chabert stars in a record-breaking 12th Christmas movie, while Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker star as brothers in a film.

Scroll down for a look at the “Countdown to Christmas” lineup (keep checking back, as photos will be added) to get all the details on the movies (cast, synopsis, premiere date). Unless otherwise noted, all movies will air at 8/7c.

Corey Sevier, Natalie Hall in 'Noel Next Door' — Petr Maur/Hallmark Media

*Noel Next Door*

**Stars:** Natalie Hall, Corey Sevier
**Premiere date:** Friday, October 21
**Synopsis:** A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.

Marisol Nichols, Kristoffer Polaha in 'We Wish You a Married Christmas' — Eric Zachanowich/Hallmark Media

*We Wish You a Married Christmas*

**Stars:** Marisol Nichols, Kristoffer Polaha
**Premiere date:** Saturday, October 22
**Synopsis:** Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge. Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts their car out of commission and just may put them on the road to a very happily married Christmas.

Sarah Ramos, Rubi Tupper, Carlo Marks in 'A Kismet Christmas' — Vance Beaupre/Hallmark Media

*A Kismet Christmas*

**Stars:** Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks, Marilu Henner
**Premiere date:** Sunday, October 23
**Synopsis:** Sarah is a children’s book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true.

David O'Donnell, Jodie Sweetin in 'A Cozy Christmas Inn' — HYBRID / Hallmark Media

*A Cozy Christmas Inn*

**Stars:** Jodie Sweetin, David O’Donnell
**Premiere date:** Friday, October 28
**Synopsis:** Real estate exec, Erika, travels to Alaska during Christmastime to acquire a bed and breakfast, only to discover that it’s owned by her ex. While there, she finds herself falling in love with the town and quite possibly him.

Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp in 'Jolly Good Christmas' — Rob Baker Ashton/Hallmark Media

*Jolly Good Christmas*

**Stars:** Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp
**Premiere date:** Saturday, October 29
**Synopsis:** David is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he crosses paths with Anji, a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card for his girlfriend. David ultimately decides to hire Anji and, thanks to a series of unexpected events, finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present.

Kim Matula, Ian Harding in 'Ghosts of Christmas Always' — David Scott Holloway/Hallmark Media

*Ghosts of Christmas Always*

**Stars:** Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn, Reginald VelJohnson
**Premiere date:** Sunday, October 30
**Synopsis:** Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store.

Luke Macfarlane, Alison Sweeney in 'A Magical Christmas Village' — Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Media

*A Magical Christmas Village*

**Stars:** Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane, Marlo Thomas
**Premiere date:** Friday, November 4
**Synopsis:** When Summer’s mother Vivian moves in with her and her young daughter Chloe, her orderly existence is upended. Upon arrival, Vivian sets up an heirloom, miniature Christmas village resembling their town, and tells Chloe it grants Christmas wishes. As Chloe begins setting up the figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates. With a little help from the magic of the Christmas village, the family will be brought closer together and just maybe, Summer will learn to open her heart to love again.

Kimberley Sustad, John Brotherton in 'Lights, Camera, Christmas' — David Astorga/Hallmark Media

*Lights, Camera, Christmas!*

**Stars:** Kimberley Sustad, John Brotherton
**Premiere date:** Saturday, November 5
**Synopsis:** When a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town needs a costume designer, Kerry, a local shop owner, steps into the role. While working on the movie, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film’s famous leading man.

Roger Cross and Ledisi in 'All Saints Christmas' — Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Media

*All Saints Christmas*

**Stars:** Ledisi, Roger Cross
**Premiere date:** Sunday, November 6
**Synopsis:** Lisette is a popular R&B singer who’s getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.

Patti Murin, Brendan Penny in 'In Merry Measure' — Hugh Tull/Hallmark Media

*In Merry Measure*

**Stars:** Patti Murin, Brendan Penny, Jennifer Robertson
**Premiere date:** Friday, November 11
**Synopsis:** When pop star Darcy returns home to spend Christmas with her sister and niece, she unexpectedly finds herself coaching the high school choir with her onetime rival, Adam.

Rachel Skarsten and Dan Jeannotte in 'The Royal Nanny' — Leif Films Media Inc & Saga Film/Hallmark Media

*The Royal Nanny*

**Stars:** Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte, Greta Scacchi
**Premiere date:** Saturday, November 12
**Synopsis:** Claire is an MI5 agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the family safe at Christmas.

Markian Tarasiuk and Kara Wang in 'Christmas at the Golden Dragon — Allister Foster/Hallmark Media

*Christmas at the Golden Dragon*

**Stars:** Kara Wang, Osric Chau, Sara Canning, Antonio Cupo, Barbara Niven
**Premiere date:** Sunday, November 13
**Synopsis:** When Romy and Rick’s parents surprise them with the news that they will be closing the Chinese restaurant they have owned and operated for decades, the siblings each find themselves reevaluating their futures. Also impacted by the news are the landmark restaurant’s loyal patrons and staff, who have all come to depend on the restaurant over the holidays.

Tamera Mowry-Housley and Ronnie Rowe Jr. in 'Inventing the Christmas Prince' — Allister Foster/Hallmark Media

*Inventing the Christmas Prince*

**Stars:** Tamera Mowry-Housley, Ronnie Rowe Jr.
**Premiere date:** Friday, November 18
**Synopsis:** Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago.

Paul Campbell, Andrew Walker, and Tyler Hynes in 'Three Wise Men and a Baby' — Bettina Strauss/Hallmark Media

*Three Wise Men and a Baby*

**Stars:** Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin
**Premiere date:** Saturday, November 19
**Synopsis:** Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.

Shenae Grimes-Beech and Niall Matter in 'When I Think of Christmas' — Craig Minielly/Hallmark Media

*When I Think of Christmas*

**Stars:** Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter, Beth Broderick
**Premiere date:** Sunday, November 20
**Synopsis:** Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.

Adeleine Jubilee Whittle, Jaicy Elliot, and Ryan Rottman in 'My Southern Family Christmas' — Alyssa Moran/Hallmark Media

*My Southern Family Christmas*

**Stars:** Jaicy Elliot, Bruce Campbell, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly, Brian McNamara
**Premiere date:** Thursday, November 24
**Synopsis:** Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological father for the first time – without him ever knowing who she really is. As she spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town’s record keeper, she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell must decide if she’s going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father – a decision that will change their family Christmas forever.

Anna Van Hooft, Clare Bowen, and Brant Daugherty in 'Xmas' — Ryan Plummer/Hallmark Media

*#Xmas*

**Stars:** Clare Bowen, Brant Daugherty
**Premiere date:** Friday, November 25 at 6/5c
**Synopsis:** When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand’s design contest, she poses a family influencer, enlisting the help of her best friend, Max, and her baby nephew. When her video is selected as a finalist, Jen is torn on whether to go on with her perfect “family” or reveal the truth.

Hunter King and Jordan Renzo in 'A Royal Corgi Christmas' — Courtesy Martin Maguire

*A Royal Corgi Christmas*

**Stars:** Hunter King, Jordan Renzo
**Premiere date:** Friday, November 25 at 8/7c
**Synopsis:** Reluctant Crown Prince Edmond returns home just before Christmas in anticipation of being named successor to the throne. To ingratiate himself to his mother the Queen, he gifts her with “Mistletoe”, a rambunctious Corgi in need of some serious training. After several doggy disasters, Edmond turns to Cecily, a canine behavior expert from America for help – but to his great surprise, Cecily demands that he take an active part in the daily dog training sessions. Sparks fly between them as the pair work together to get Mistletoe ready to present at the annual Christmas Ball. Just as the precious pup captures their hearts, they discover that love can grow in the most unexpected places, leading them to question what they really want.

Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell in 'A Tale of Two Christmases' — Craig Minielly/Hallmark Media

*A Tale of Two Christmases*

**Stars:** Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey, Evan Roderick
**Premiere date:** Saturday, November 26 at 6/5c
**Synopsis:** Thanks to some Christmas magic, Emma gets to experience two different Christmases – one where she stays in the city and celebrates with a new crush and his friends, and one where she returns home for all the traditions with her family…and Drew, a longtime friend who may have feelings for her. Emma’s double holiday ultimately helps her discover what will truly make her happy in life as well as in love.

Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown in 'Haul Out the Holly' — Fred Hayes/Hallmark Media

*Haul Out the Holly*

**Stars:** Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Ellen Travolta, Peter Jacobson, Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky
**Premiere date:** Saturday, November 26
**Synopsis:** Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays, their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood’s many Christmas festivities.

Averie Peters, Rachel Boston, and Victor Webster in 'A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe' — Heather Beckstead/Hallmark Media

*A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe*

**Stars:** Rachel Boston, Victor Webster
**Premiere date:** Sunday, November 27 at 6/5c
**Synopsis:** Annie Cooper has big shoes to fill when she takes over as CEO of her late grandmother’s small-town cookie company and is doing her best to help their struggling business get back on track. That task gets more daunting when her grandmother’s secret recipe is stolen during the Christmas party. As Annie tries to crack the case and uncover the culprit she works with Sam, the owner of a local bakery, to recreate the recipe in the hope of saving the company and her job. As Annie and Sam bake batch after batch in pursuit of the perfect one, they begin to learn that their lives go together like milk and cookies.

Ginna Claire Mason and Derek Klena in 'A Holiday Spectacular' — David Scott Holloway/Hallmark Media

*A Holiday Spectacular*

**Stars:** Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret Featuring the Radio City Rockettes
**Premiere date:** Sunday, November 27
**Synopsis:** In 1958, Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

Shannon Kook, Shannon Chan-Kent, and Lillian Lim in 'A Big Fat Family Christmas' — Allister Foster/Hallmark Media

*A Big Fat Family Christmas*

**Stars:** Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere, Jack Wagner
**Premiere date:** Friday, December 2
**Synopsis:** Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang family’s annual holiday party for a cover story – she doesn’t reveal that they are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn’t want to jeopardize her big break.

Brooke D'Orsay and Ryan Paevey in 'A Fabled Holiday' — Ricardo Hubbs/Hallmark Media

*A Fabled Holiday*

**Stars:** Brooke D’Orsay, Ryan Paevey
**Premiere date:** Saturday, December 3
**Synopsis:** Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a curiously familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors when they need it most.

Stephen Huszar and Noemi Gonzalez in 'Undercover Holiday' — Peter Stranks/Hallmark Media

*Undercover Holiday*

**Stars:** Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar
**Premiere date:** Sunday, December 4
**Synopsis:** When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that Matt is her new beau, when in reality, he’s her overzealous security guard.

Christopher Russell and Katrina Bowden in 'The Most Colorful Time of the Year' — Courtesy of Johnson Production Group/Petr Maur

*The Most Colorful Time of the Year*

**Stars:** Katrina Bowden, Christopher Russell
**Premiere date:** Friday, December 9
**Synopsis:** Ryan is a elementary school teacher, who learns that he is colorblind. Michelle, an optometrist and mother of one of his students, helps bring color into his life in time for the holidays.

Aimee Teegarden and Tanner Novlan in 'Christmas Class Reunion' — Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Media

*Christmas Class Reunion*

**Stars:** Aimee Teegarden, Tanner Novlan
**Premiere date:** Saturday, December 10
**Synopsis:** High school classmates, who once dubbed themselves the “cursed class,” reconnect at Christmas for their 15-year reunion. Over the course of their time reconnecting, the classmates challenge each other to remember who they were, who they are, and who they want to be.

George Krissa and Jonathan Bennett in 'The Holiday Sitter' — Craig Minielly/Hallmark Media

*The Holiday Sitter*

**Stars:** Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, Chelsea Hobbs
**Premiere date:** Sunday, December 11
**Synopsis:** Sam is a workaholic bachelor who babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays when his sister and her husband have to go out of town. Completely out of his element, he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason and finds himself in an unexpected romance.

Brooks Darnell and Lyndie Greenwood in 'Holiday Heritage' — Albert Camicioli/Hallmark Media

*Holiday Heritage*

**Stars:** Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, Holly Robinson Peete
**Premiere date:** Friday, December 16
**Synopsis:** Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it’s too late.

Zane Holtz and Torrey DeVitto in ''Twas the Night Before Christmas' — Albert Camicioli/Hallmark Media

*’Twas the Night Before Christmas*

**Stars:** Torrey DeVitto, Zane Holtz
**Premiere date:** Saturday, December 17
**Synopsis:** A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town’s annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem “A Visit from St. Nick” is debated.

Jeremy Jordan and Yael Grobglas in 'Hanukkah on Rye' — Steven Ackerman/Hallmark Media

*Hanukkah on Rye*

**Stars:** Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas, Lisa Loeb
**Premiere date:** Sunday, December 18
**Synopsis:** A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli owners. Will a Hanukkah miracle keep them together?

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GoldMustache
Oct 15, 2022
Good thing for you there’s this thing called a remote that’s going to make sure you never see any part of the “worst lineup ever”. 🙄
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RedFlask
Oct 21, 2022
Yes to all with the exception of the ones featuring Lacey Chabert or Jodie Sweetin.
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  GreenTurtle
  Oct 23, 2022
  I'll skip those and any with Jaicy Elliott, Ryan Peavey, Victor Webster and Katrina Bowden. For me, casting is key.
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GreenSeahorse
Dec 24, 2022
Almost christmas everyone! Hang in there!
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OliveBoomerang
Dec 9, 2022
I have watched most on line up up to today and I found some great stories, acting, and fabulous movies.
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OrangeTree
Nov 10, 2022
Same here and add Jaicy Elliot to my must miss list.
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BlueChefHat
Oct 26, 2022
When will this be over? I miss Frasier to go to bed with! I cannot take all these movies day after day!
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  PurpleSubmarine
  Nov 3, 2022
  You may be the only person on the planet who wants to go to bed with Frasier.
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BluePlanet
Oct 24, 2022
So far, the plots have been lame and the casting only so-so. Not impressed.
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TUF
Sep 22, 2022
This is the worst lineup I've ever seen. But given how bad this network has gotten, I shouldn't be so surprised.

Good thing there are better movies out there in better places

Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas 2022: The Complete Lineup

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Miracles of Christmas: Everything to Know About 2022 Movies

Noel Next Door

We Wish You a Married Christmas

A Kismet Christmas

A Cozy Christmas Inn

Jolly Good Christmas

Ghosts of Christmas Always

A Magical Christmas Village

Lights, Camera, Christmas!

All Saints Christmas

In Merry Measure

The Royal Nanny

Christmas at the Golden Dragon

Inventing the Christmas Prince

Three Wise Men and a Baby

When I Think of Christmas

My Southern Family Christmas

#Xmas

A Royal Corgi Christmas

A Tale of Two Christmases

Haul Out the Holly

A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe

A Holiday Spectacular

A Big Fat Family Christmas

A Fabled Holiday

Undercover Holiday

The Most Colorful Time of the Year

Christmas Class Reunion

The Holiday Sitter

Holiday Heritage

’Twas the Night Before Christmas

Hanukkah on Rye

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