Hallmark Channel’s Full Countdown to Christmas 2025 Schedule
It’s fall, so you know what that means: It’s time for Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas to officially begin. The holiday movies and TV shows kick off the festive season on Friday, October 17.
For 16 years, Hallmark Channel has been the place to go for 24/7 holiday viewing, and that will continue this year, with nearly 80 hours of all-new programming across 10 weeks. Original movies will premiere every Saturday and Sunday, series will air on Fridays and Mondays, and everything will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+. In other words, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the holidays with love stories, the staples of this time of the year present in all, and much more.
It all begins with the Hallmark Channel debut of the first season of Mistletoe Murders, the cozy mystery series starring Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney, on October 17. It will lead right into the Season 2 premiere, beginning November 7. Also among the series coming as part of Countdown to Christmas is Twelve Days ‘Til Christmas starring Mae Whitman and based on the popular book by Jenni Bayliss.
Hallmark has also teamed up with iconic brands, the NFL and Grand Ole Opry, for two films, Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, with cameos from Buffalo Bills players and legends, and A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, for which Brad Paisley wrote and performs original music and with appearances from other Opry members and country music artists.
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker are back in their third movie as the Brenner boys in Three Wisest Men. Hallmark is reuniting Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker for the first time in seven years (My Secret Valentine) with She’s Making a List, while Erin Krakow and Tyler Hynes will star in Christmas Above the Clouds (their first movie together since It Was Always You in 2021 and first Christmas film together).
As usual, Thanksgiving weekend will bring two movies on Friday, November 28, Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, at 6/5 and 8/7c. And every Sunday, beginning on October 19, Hallmark Mystery will feature movie merry-thons in festive, themed collections, including A Cozy Country Christmas, Thank You for Your Service, The Magic of Christmas, and A Little Christmas Faith. And every Tuesday night, starting on October 21, you can binge holiday movies with your favorite stars with back-to-back films starring Paul Campbell, Jessy Schram, Victor Webster, and more.
“It’s an honor that millions of viewers welcome Hallmark into their homes each year and make us part of their annual holiday traditions,” said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark, in a statement. “Audiences turn to Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ for programming that they can watch with their families that they know will fill them with hope and joy. This year promises an unforgettable slate of movies and series featuring fan-favorite actors that will deliver everything fans love about Christmas on Hallmark Channel.”
Watch the promo for Countdown to Christmas:
Scroll down to get all the details about Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas movies — and three series — from the casts and premiere dates to official synopses as well as photos. Then, head to the comments section below to tell us which movies you’ll be watching.
A Royal Montana Christmas
Air date: Saturday, October 18, at 8/7c
Stars: Fiona Gubelmann, Warren Christie
Synopsis: “Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days leading up to Christmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana where she celebrated Christmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide Huntley Blaylock (Christie) who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far from the royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership role and carry on the family ranch’s legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware of her status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience. Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch’s Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria finds herself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches and her time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life or stay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of.”
A Christmas Angel Match
Air date: Sunday, October 19, at 8/7c
Stars: Meghan Ory, Benjamin Ayres
Synopsis: “Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmates together during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn’t without its challenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michael embraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holiday dancing. Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keep them from completing their mission in time. But just when it seems all hope is lost, a surprising turn of events changes everything – leading to a Christmas connection no one saw coming.”
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!
Air date: Saturday, October 25, at 8/7c
Stars: Robert Buckley, Kimberley Sustad
Synopsis: “Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. But Ted’s relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, NY for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate’s house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher who was always his cheerleader. He also reconnects with the charming Hope Miller (Sustad), except now she’s Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietly crushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him. Luckily for Ted, he won’t have to face them alone – he’ll have the support of Kate, Ruth, and Hope to help him overcome the challenges thrown his way and finally enjoy a well-earned merry Christmas.”
Christmas On Duty
Air date: Saturday, November 1, at 8/7c
Stars: Janel Parrish, Parker Young
Synopsis: “Blair (Parrish) and Josh (Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The Basic School in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be number one. After graduation, Blair got Josh’s dream job, and they haven’t spoken since. Three years later, their paths cross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene. As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas Duty, where they’ll work through the Yuletide together…for 24 hours straight. They plan to stay away from each other, but when a snowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to team up for a special mission…to save Christmas.”
A Newport Christmas
Air date: Sunday, November 2, at 8/7c
Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Wes Brown
Synopsis: “Ella (Mason) is a charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 who dreams of using her wealth to start a foundation to help others in town. After learning her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she’s never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball, Ella goes for a nighttime sail in her schooner to clear her head. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she wistfully wishes for a different life. Ella is shocked to suddenly find Nick (Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian, aboard her schooner and accuses him of being a stowaway. But Nick insists he owns the boat and a standoff ensues. Once on dry land, Ella realizes that somehow, she’s traveled from 1905 to 2025. As she spends time there and gets a glimpse at what her future in 1905 appears to be, she becomes reluctant to return, especially since she and Nick have grown close and she now knows how true love feels. But the legacy Ella built in her time – and the course of Newport’s history – risks being erased the longer she stays in the present, so the two plot a course for her trip back through time. But what awaits her at home is even more surprising that what she found in the future.”
Christmas Above the Clouds
Air date: Saturday, November 8, at 8/7c
Stars: Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes (pictured above in It Was Always You)
Synopsis: “When workaholic CEO Ella Neezer (Krakow) tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, she’s in for the flight of her life. Haunted by her past, present and future, she’s forced to confront the choices that led to her success yet left her flying solo. With the help of three quirky spirits and a surprise reunion with her ex (Hynes), she might just rediscover the magic of Christmas – and the love she thought she’d lost.”
A Keller Christmas Vacation
Air date: Sunday, November 9, at 8/7c
Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, Eden Sher
Synopsis: “Christmas this year is going to be a little different for the Keller family, as parents, Anne and Ben, buy their three adult children – oldest son, Cal (Routh), middle son, Dylan (Bennett) and daughter, Emory (Sher) – a river cruise down the Danube River from Germany, through Salzburg, to Vienna touring beautiful European Christmas Markets and towns along the way. The one problem? The very different siblings, who are each going through their own personal life challenges, have naturally gone in separate directions over the years and the idea of spending 10 days cooped up on a river cruise together makes each Keller child cringe for their own reasons. But they say “yes” because that’s what families do, never expecting it to turn out to be a glorious once-in-a-lifetime experience full of missed connections, new friendships, stunning vistas, relationship upheaval, budding romances, shipboard games, family bonding, and a secret that brings them all together in time for Christmas.” Inspired by star and executive producer Jonathan Bennett’s own family excursions.
Three Wisest Men
Air date: Saturday, November 15, at 8/7c
Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin (picture above from Three Wiser Men)
Synopsis: “The Brenner family is back, and their lives are more chaotic than ever! As Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a monumental job opportunity out-of-state, and Stephan (Campbell) attempts to plan for his upcoming nuptials, everyone’s stress heightens when they learn their mom (Colin) has put their childhood home up for sale, marking their final Christmas in the Brenner house. With unexpected in-laws visiting, wild animals lurking in freshly cut Christmas trees and a hesitant mall Santa, the boys will have their work cut out for them as the holiday begins to loom. As they navigate adulting at a level they have yet to reach, they must learn to once again lean on one another to rise to the needs of their growing family, conquer the newest challenges in their lives and, most crucially, have the best Christmas EVER!”
Tidings For the Season
Air date: Sunday, November 16, at 8/7c
Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, B.J. Britt, Elijah-Justus Lewis
Synopsis: “Adam Kade (Britt) is the serious face on the local news. His life takes an unexpected turn in early December when he meets Robbie (Lewis), a 10-year-old who is Adam’s biggest fan. Robbie has an important request: He wants his favorite newscaster to talk about more than just what’s going wrong in the world. How about reporting on the good stories too? Adam is ambitious and wants to move up in the world, but he takes this question to heart as the holidays approach. He discovers Robbie’s mom, Lucy (Mowry-Housley), is a single parent working hard to take care of her son. The last thing she needs is anything complicating a very busy schedule, including Adam. As new friendships form and Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes. He starts covering feel-good stories about hometown heroes during the holidays. A romance develops between Adam and Lucy, and Lucy lets go of always being so self-reliant as she and Adam draw close. But when Adam’s reporting leads to bigger opportunities, he must decide what matters most this holiday season – the bigger job he has been longing for or his newfound community, including the love of a boy who thinks of Adam as his hero.”
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
Air date: Saturday, November 22, at 8/7c
Stars: Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aron, Steve Schirripa, Patti Murin
Synopsis: “The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have been lifelong friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa, Murin)…and everyone else who crosses their path. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Pantoliano) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day – she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget.”
Cameos: Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, Running Back Ray Davis, Safety Damar Hamlin, Offensive Tackle Dion Dawkins, Tight End Dawson Knox, Long Snapper Reid Ferguson, Defensive Tackle DeWayne Carter, Wide Receiver Joshua Palmer; Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, former teammates Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed; Bills play-by-play announcer Chris Brown; and Luke Russert to pay homage to the late, great broadcast journalist and die-hard Bills fan Tim Russert
Melt My Heart This Christmas
Air date: Sunday, November 23, at 8/7c
Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Stephen Huszar
Synopsis: “Holly James (Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca’s work and challenging the fair’s traditional norms. Holly does everything she can to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt them back together.”
We Met in December
Air date: Thursday, November 27, at 8/7c
Stars: Autumn Reeser, Niall Matter
Synopsis: “On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane (Reeser) and Dave Weeks (Matter) meet as strangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It’s love at first sight, and they end up having a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams…and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchange numbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easy way to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for the upcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another. Along the way, insightful wisdom shared during their time together leads Annie and Dave to make important changes in their lives, leading them both to find ways of making this Christmas special for themselves, their families, and their loved ones.”
The Snow Must Go On
Air date: Friday, November 28, at 6/5c
Stars: Heather Hemmens, Corey Cott
Synopsis: “Isaiah Heyward (Cott) last appeared on Broadway almost 10 years ago. Since then, getting back on Broadway has been a challenge. To escape the grind of the city and re-evaluate his life, Isaiah visits his sister, Jess, and teenage niece, Aurora, in upstate New York for the holidays. But his yuletide respite is interrupted when he learns Aurora’s high school may have to cancel their annual Christmas musical because they can’t find a director. With a nudge from Aurora and the school’s guidance counselor, Lilly-Anne Brigente (Hemmens), Isaiah decides to save the Christmas show and jumps in as director. Isaiah’s situation gets a little more complicated when he learns that an influential Broadway producer’s daughter is in the school production, so Isaiah decides to cast himself as the lead in order to land a part in an upcoming Broadway show. But while the curtain rises on rehearsals and the Christmas Eve opening night fast approaches, Isaiah finds some Christmas surprises of his own, as he stumbles upon an unexpected romance with Lilly-Anne, creates an unanticipated bond with his students, reassesses his priorities and ultimately discovers that the greatest holiday gift is found when love, family, and friendship take centerstage.”
The More the Merrier
Air date: Friday, November 28, at 8/7c
Stars: Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny
Synopsis: “Alice (Boston), an emergency room doctor at a small, rural hospital, always volunteers to work the Christmas Eve overnight shift and goes the extra mile to make the holiday merry and bright for patients and staff. When the hospital gets snowed in, Alice and Brian (Penny), the newly hired top-rated cardiologist, find themselves in the middle of a bona fide baby boom when three women – including the only OBGYN for miles around – go into labor on the rarest birthday of the year. As they team up to bring these bundles of joy into the world as the night wears on, Alice, Brian and the rest of the staff also work hard to make the holiday feel festive for all the patients. Though they may have different approaches to medicine – and to life – there’s a spark between them and by the end of their shift it’s clear that this may be the Christmas Eve that changes them both forever.”
An Alpine Holiday
Air date: Saturday, November 29, at 6/5c
Stars: Ashley Williams, Laci Mailey, Julien Samani
Synopsis: “A grandmother’s last wish brings two estranged sisters Faith (Williams) and Kelly (Mailey), back together to travel to the French Alps for Christmas to recreate her first trip there with their grandfather. Facing all the challenges and wonder this unique holiday adventure brings, they learn to cherish their sisterhood above all, while also making room for romance to blossom between Kelly and their French mountaineer guide, Frederic (Samani).”
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Air date: Saturday, November 29, at 8/7c
Stars: Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, Rob Mayes, Eliza Maher, Luke Benward, Sharon Lawrence, James Denton
Synopsis: “Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Wade(Mayes) – half of the famed duo Winters & Wade – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from her father’s legacy following his tragic accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her to represent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she’s hesitant to return to the place steeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, while seated in one of the vaunted venue’s oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry’s lifelong friend Mac (Kristoffer Polaha) a country music talent manager, finds himself in 1995 as well. Thanks to some Christmas magic, Gentry gets precious time with her father, creative inspiration to finish the song she began decades earlier as a teen and learns surprising answers to questions about her father that have followed her for the last three decades.”
Cameos: Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Dailey & Vincent, Drew Baldridge, Jamey Johnson, Maggie Baugh, Megan Moroney, Mickey Guyton, Pam Tillis, Rhett Akins, Riders in the Sky, Suzy Bogguss, Tigirlily Gold, T Graham Brown
The Christmas Cup
Air date: Sunday, November 30, at 6/5c
Stars: Rhiannon Fish, Ben Rosenbaum
Synopsis: “After a knee injury threatens to cut her career short, Staff Sergeant Kelly Brandt (Fish) returns home in low spirits for the holidays. Her family tries to help by encouraging her to lead her hometown team in the annual Christmas Cup against the rival town. It takes a lot of work, but Kelly organizes her team and gets them as competition-ready as she can with the help of Fire Captain Quinn Stokley (Rosenbaum). Sparks begin to fly with Quinn, and through the whole process, Kelly is reminded of how much she loves to lead, but her heart still hopes she will be cleared to return to serve. Kelly ultimately receives the call she has been waiting for; however, it’s not what she expects. With the Marines needing her to report to the Hawaiian base on the day of the competition, Kelly soon realizes there is more than one way to serve a community.”
Christmas at the Catnip Café
Air date: Sunday, November 30, at 8/7c
Stars: Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell
Synopsis: “Olivia Pierce (Cahill) is a marketing executive from Oakland, California who is this close to realizing her dream of purchasing a condo, but she’s a bit short on the down payment. When she learns that her late great aunt left her half of a cat café in upstate New York she thinks it’s the Christmas miracle she needed – as long as she can sell and close the deal before the holidays. Olivia’s plan hits a bump in the road when she meets Dr. Ben Kane (Campbell), the veterinarian who owns the other half. The café serves an important role in the town – helping homeless cats find forever homes – and he has no intention of closing up shop. Christmas is the most important time of the year as they plan many activities to help raise funds and get them into the black. Olivia and Ben strike a deal – she agrees to help him plan the fundraising events at the café over the next three weeks in exchange for Ben promising not to drag his heels on selling at the end of that time. Unless, Ben notes, she ends up changing her mind – a lot can happen in three weeks, after all. As they work together and a spark between them grows, Olivia becomes part of the neighborhood, gains an appreciation for the café’s adorable feline inhabitants and what it means to Ben, as well as to the entire community. And when she learns the surprising reason her great aunt opened the café in the first place, that just might be the cat-alyst for change that will give them all a Merry Christmas.”
She's Making A List
Air date: Saturday, December 6 at 8/7c
Stars: Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker
Synopsis: “Falling on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child’s niceness thanks to an airtight formula. As a top inspector with the group, it’s Isabel’s (Chabert) job to make the tough calls, by assessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating a mischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie’s widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart.”
Single on the 25th
Air date: Sunday, December 7, at 8/7c
Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniel Lissing
Synopsis: “For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he’s missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles’ Christmas together starts to feel like something more. Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Coooper only offered to help because he felt sorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays.”
Inspired by the song “Single on the 25th” by Lauren Spencer Smith
A Suite Holiday Romance
Air date: Saturday, December 13 at 8/7c
Stars: Jessy Schram, Dominic Sherwood
Synopsis: “It’s Christmas week when Sabrina Post (Schram), arrives at the iconic Grand Fairbanks Hotel in New York City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott – a famous art dealer. As a struggling writer, Sabrina can’t believe her luck: a paycheck and a stay in her own suite at the hotel. She feels like Cordelia, the heroine from her favorite series of children’s books written by Hazel Holley. What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meets Ian Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina is another wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn’t correct him – a decision she doesn’t regret after learning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. Or so she thinks. The truth is that Ian is not a wealthy lord but is the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton. Ian is in town for the holidays to oversee the installation of an exhibit featuring the Braxton Royal Jewels at the Avalon Museum. As the week unfolds, Sabrina shows Ian Christmas in New York and the two start to fall for each other.”
Oy to the World!
Air date: Sunday, December 14, at 8/7c
Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, Jake Epstein
Synopsis: “When water lines break at Temple Beth Am, it leaves its members in need of a place to celebrate Hannukah. Across the street, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church is quick to open its doors and offer shared space for the holidays. With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations. But that means Nikki Roberts (D’Orsay), St. Joseph’s youth choir director, must team up with Jake Cohen (Epstein), the substitute youth choir director from Temple Beth Am, and put on a single music program. These two are old high school rivals and together, they’re ready to compete for the top prize. That’s not helping matters at a time when partnership matters most. To lead a successful fundraising effort for the temple, Nikki and Jake have to put aside their differences and learn how to work together. In doing so, they discover teamwork can move mountains and open hearts, including their own. On their big night, Nikki and Jake find a way to unite people through the power of song and prove that coming together is the best way for everyone to celebrate the holiday season.”
A Make Or Break Holiday
Air date: Saturday, December 20, at 8/7c:
Stars: Hunter King, Evan Roderick
Synopsis: “Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas and stress is at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point, Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other. However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide to move forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is under one roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to create a holiday celebration they’ll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love about each other and may not have to pretend much longer.”
The Christmas Baby
Air date: Sunday, December 21, at 8/7c
Stars: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven
Synopsis: “When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially for them, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and career dynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time with the baby as a temporary solution until he can be placed permanently or they can find his mother, they begin to realize that they want to adopt him themselves and go about navigating the complicated world of fostering to adopt all while their business is booming at the busiest time of the year, Christmas.”
Mistletoe Murders Season 1
Hallmark Channel debut: Friday, October 17, at 8/7c (two episodes weekly, through October 31)
Stars: Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy), Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue)
Synopsis: “Mistletoe Murders follows Emily Lane (Drew), the outwardly friendly, and optimistic shop owner of a charming, year-round Christmas-themed store, Under the Mistletoe. However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss…because Emily has a big secret. Residing in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove, Emily finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. And when Emily begins her personal investigations, Detective Sam Wilner (Mooney), a smart local cop – with a crush on Emily that is not completely unrequited – begins to wonder if there’s more to Emily than meets the eye.”
Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2
Premiere date: Monday, October 27, at 8/7c (episodes weekly, through December 15)
Host: Jonanthan Bennett
Lead Judge: Melissa Peterman
Synopsis: “Finding Mr. Christmas follows 10 aspiring actors who compete in a variety of outrageous Christmas-themed competitions to prove they have what it takes to land the next Hallmark leading role – from making gingerbread houses to physical challenges like horseback riding and skiing. Joined by beloved Hallmark guest judges each week, one contestant will be sent ‘home for the holidays,’ while the winner lands a leading role in one of this year’s Countdown to Christmas movies.”
Baked With Love: Holiday
Premiere date: Monday, October 27, at 9/8c (episodes weekly, through December 15)
Host: Tamera Mowry-Housley
Guest Judges: Renowned Chef Anna Haugh and New York Times cooking producer Vaughn Vreeland
Synopsis: “In Baked with Love: Holiday, 10 talented pairs of home bakers face off in a warm-hearted, family-recipe bake-off. They will infuse their heritage, personal stories, and cherished family recipes into classic bakes with a holiday twist and serve their dishes to a panel of expert judges. In the end, one pair will be crowned the Christmas Baking Champions and win the ultimate prize of $50,000 and a chance to have one of their bakes featured in a Countdown to Christmas movie.”
Mistletoe Murders Season 2
Premiere date: Friday, November 7, at 8/7c (two episodes weekly, through November 21)
Stars: Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney
Synopsis: “There are all-new mysteries in Fletcher’s Grove, as Christmas shop owner Emily Lane (Drew) once again proves her sleuthing skills alongside local Detective Sam Wilner (Mooney). But this season, the biggest mystery may be Emily herself – when secrets from her past and the shadowy group known as CH1M3RA resurface, leading to revelations and a shocking finale that promises to change everything.”
Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas
Premiere date: Friday, December 5 (two episodes weekly, through December 19)
Stars: Mae Whitman, Julian Morris, Toby Sandeman, Nathaniel Parker, Jane Seymour, Lucy Eaton, Mary McDonnell
Synopsis: “Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate (Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac (Parker), who is long-divorced from Kate’s mother Delilah (McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure. When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas – a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yuletide dating experiences, in an attempt to get Kate out of her rut. Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum (Morris), a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she meets someone (Sandeman) who reinvigorates her zest for life. But when Delilah unexpectedly shows up on her doorstep – literally – Kate and Mac’s life and holiday season get upended. Meanwhile, Mac may be embarking on his own romance with local Evelyn (Seymour), a widow who slowly helps him step outside the confines of his house and open his heart. As Kate wends her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance while also making some important discoveries about herself.” Based on the popular book The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenni Bayliss.
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They would bring back Hallmark hall of fame quality movies instead of these cookie cutter movies. Today they show people that live in huge houses with wonderful jobs who get along with their entire family and never have any health issues or financial problems and are allowed to travel anywhere in the world with no barriers. I have heard of escapism but If there are people watching that think this is reality they're going have a rude awakening. Hallmark its time to make some movies with some quality issues with a little touch of reality.
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I am sorry but starting Christmas programs on 17 Oct all the way up to Dec is too much. By Christmas day I will be sick to death of the Christmas season. Please reconsider as it is the same thing every year. How about showing "A Smokey Mountain Christmas" with Dolly Pardon and Lee Majors? Some of the older movies are very touching and entertaining for the younger audiences and the older personnel. Thank you for letting me vent.
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Then don't watch them! For those of us who love a sweet Christmas movie anytime is a good time!
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Why aren't there more multi-cultural movies??
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In the last few years, they did have a broader range of actors and stories. I'm afraid they are going back to their old ways and we are going to see fewer people of color or sexual orientation in their movies.
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I cant wait. The christmas movies I will record in July and watch until the new ones come out in October. They are what gives me a moment to escape my reality for an hour or so. The story lines are always similar, girl meets boy they fall in love, they have fight, they make up from fight and live happy ever after, these are my only dramas I watch. I dont care for reality TV or the news. The thought that life could be like this, is always this girls fantasy. Not the big wedding or the the big house with the white fence. Just finding the one person who loves no matter what. And well christmas season just makes it more cozy!!!
Thank you hallmark!!
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I'm sad there's nothing with Alison Sweeney.
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I've always wondered.....when do they go to the bathroom?
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Dreamer - you and I are on the same page. I enjoy watching the Christmas in July movies as well. I record some so I can continue watching them until the countdown to Christmas in October begins. Watching these movies is very calming and a way of escaping reality for a little while. I can't wait to see the new Christmas movies Hallmark has in store for us this season. I also enjoy these movies because they inspire me and give me Christmas decorating ideas. Hallmark has very enjoyable seasonal programming and I love watching my favorite Hallmark actor Tyler Hynes! Keep entertaining us Hallmark. I love it!
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They should come home for Christmas that I watched on Friday December 12th or 13th? It came on at 11pm which is way past my bedtime and I fell asleep and only got to see half of it but I loved it. Can’t figure out where to see it. We have Roku as well as Hallmark HD channel. Can anyone help me please?
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I watch Christmas movies all year, read Christmas books, stories and plays all year and leave my Christmas Tree and decorations up until late Feb! It has always been my favorite holiday and in todays scary times, it gives me something to hold onto with a bit of hope and maybe even joy.
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I'm with you Dreamer. I love the Christmas movies. I watch them all year long. You're right about the story lines but I don't care.
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What about some of the oldie goldies? It's a Wonderful Life, Scrooged, Miracle on 34th Street and Christmas Story are good Christmas movies, so why not one of those?
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Ugh. I cannot stand these early, early "Christmas in ..." I love the Hallmark Mystery channel, when I get there, I expect to see a Mystery. Not Christmas. I could ignore the channel when it was a one-week "Christmas in July," but really, a whole month starting in October? Too, too much.
And the complete overhaul of characters we have grown to love and look forward to seeing? DON'T replace the lead character with another actress but keep everything else, i.e., Aurora Teagarten. Just start a new series with the new actress with a new title and premise. We are not stupid, we know it's a new person that is definitely not the former actress. Why retire these beautiful performers? Everyone ages, and most want to continue working. It is an injustice to all: the writers, the actors, and the audience.
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