Holiday TV shows & movies
(A): Animated/special
(N): New
Today
9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.: “Planes, Trains, And Automobiles,” (1987) Steve Martin, John Candy. Comedy Central
12 p.m.: “A Perfect Christmas,” (2016) (N) Erin Gray. Hallmark
12 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.: “A Miracle On 34th Street,” (1994) Elizabeth Perkins. Starz Kids
12:30 p.m.: “A Miracle On 34th Street,” (1947) Natalie Wood. HBO Family
2 p.m.: “A Happy Yule Log,” Hallmark Movies
4 p.m.: “Wild Kratts Creature Christmas,” (A). PBS
5 p.m.: “Love Always, Santa,” (2016)(N). Hallmark Movies
6 p.m.: “A December Bride,” (2016)(N). Hallmark
9 p.m.: “Operation Christmas,” (2016)(N).Hallmark Movies
8 p.m.: “The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,”(N). ABC
8 p.m.: “Christmas In Homestead,” (2016)(N). Hallmark
10 p.m.: “My Christmas Dream,” (2016)(N). Hallmark
Friday
6 p.m.: “The Mistletoe Promise,” (2016)(N). Hallmark
8 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). ABC
8 p.m.: “Frosty The Snowman,” (1969)(A) narrated by Jimmy Durante. CBS
8 p.m.: “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” (1966)(A). 50th anniversary of the Chuck Jones animated classic. NBC
8 p.m.: “Grandma Got Run Over By A ReinDeer,” (2000)(A). CW
8 p.m.: “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration,” (N).Disney
8 p.m.: “Christmas
List,” (2016) (N).Hallmark
8:30 p.m.: “Frosty Returns,” (1992)(A) narrated by Jonathan Winters. CBS
Saturday
8 p.m.: “Robbie The Reindeer: Hooves Of Fire,” (1999)(A). CBS
9 p.m.: “The Story Of Santa Claus,” (1996)(A). Voiced by Ed Asner, Betty White. CBS
Sunday
1:45 p.m.: “Surviving Christmas,” (2004). TBS
3:45 p.m.: “Home Alone 4,” (2002). TBS
9 p.m.: “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” (2016)(N) James Brolin. Hallmark
Monday
5:30 p.m.: “Fred Claus,” (2007) Vince Vaughn. Freeform
6 P.M.:“Operation Christmas,” (2016)(N)Hallmark
8 p.m.: “CMA Country Christmas,” (N). ABC
8 p.m.: “Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas,” vocalists Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden and Meav Ni Mhaolchatha perform. PBS
8 p.m.: “The Holiday,” (2006) Jack Black. Freeform
12 a.m.: “Scrooged,” (1988) Bill Murray. Freeform
Tuesday
5 p.m.: “The Holiday,” (2006). Freeform
8 p.m.: “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” (1964)(A). CBS
12 a.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Freeform
Wednesday
7 p.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996). Freeform
8 p.m.: “Christmas In Rockefeller Center,” (N). NBC
9 p.m.: “Dolly Parton’s Christmas Of Many Colors,” (2016)(N). “Circle of Love” is the next chapter in the life of young Dolly Parton. Alyvia Alyn, Ricky Schroder. NBC
9 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989) Chevy Chase). Freeform
12 a.m.: “Deck The Halls,” (2006, Danny Devito, Matthew Broderick. Freeform
December 1
5 p.m.: “The Powerpuff Girls,”(N)(A) “Snow Month.” Cartoon Network
5:30 p.m.: “Clarence,” (A) “Merry Moochmas.” Cartoon Network
6 p.m.: “Teen Titans Go!” (A) “Teen Titans Save Christmas.” Cartoon Network
6 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “We Bare Bears,”(A) “Christmas Parties.” Cartoon Network
7:05 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
7:45 p.m.: “Uncle Grandpa,”(A) “Chill Out.” Cartoon Network
8 p.m.: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” (1965)(A). ABC
8 p.m.: “Regular Show,”(A). Cartoon Network
8 p.m.: “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” (1941). TCM
8:30 p.m.: “Steven Universe,” (N)(A) “Christmas in Space.” Cartoon Network
9 p.m.: “The Great American Baking Show,” (N). ABC
9:15 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994) Tim Allen. Freeform
10 p.m.: “It Happened On 5th Avenue,” (1947). TCM
11:20 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
12 a.m.: “O. Henry’s Full House,” (1952). TCM
12:55 a.m.: “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,” (1976)(A). Freeform
2:15 a.m.: “Meet John Doe,” (1941). TCM
4:30 a.m.: “Fitzwilly,” (1967). TCM
December 2
11 a.m.: “Jack Frost,” (1979)(A). Freeform
2:30 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
3:35 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
5:10 p.m.: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” (2009)(A) Jim Carrey. Freeform
7:15 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994) Tim Allen. Freeform
8 p.m.: “I Love Lucy Christmas Special,” the colorized “Christmas Episode” (1956) is paired with the newly colorized “Lucy Gets in Pictures.”(1955). CBS
9:20 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A) Tom Hanks. Freeform
December 3
7 a.m.: “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas,” (1999)(A). Freeform
8:30 a.m.: “Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas,” (2004)(A). Freeform
10 a.m.: “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish,” (1998) Eugene Levy. Freeform
11 a.m.: “Home Alone 4,” TBS
12 p.m.: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” (2009)(A). Freeform
4:40 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
6:45 p.m.: “Arthur Christmas,” (2011)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Finding Father Christmas,” (2016)(N) Wendie Malick. Hallmark
8 p.m.: “Heaven Sent,” (2016) (N) A romantic artist and his businesswoman girlfriend are ending their 9-year relationship... until an 8-year-old runaway from heaven tries to re-kindle their friendship. Lifetime
8:50 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003) Will Ferrell. Freeform
10:55 p.m.: “The Holiday,” (2006). Freeform
December 4
7 a.m.: “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” (1974)(A). Freeform
7:30 a.m.: “Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey,” (1977)(A). Freeform
8 a.m.: “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish,” (1998). Freeform
10:05 a.m.: “Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas In July,” (1979)(A). Freeform
12:10 p.m.: “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” (1998) Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Freeform
2:20 p.m.: “Arthur Christmas,” (2011)(A). Freeform
4:30 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). Freeform
5:35 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
6:40 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
8 p.m. - 6 a.m.: “TV Land Merrython,” holiday episodes of ‘Everbody Loves Raymond,” “King of Queens,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “The Golden Girls,” “Roseanne” and “How I Met Your Mother.” Repeats on Dec. 24 and 25.
8:45 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
10:55 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). Freeform
December 5
7 a.m.: “Wild Kratts Creature Christmas,” (A). PBS
4 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
5 p.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996). Freeform
7 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
8 p.m.: “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” (N). ABC
9 p.m.: “Scrooged,” (1988). Freeform
12 a.m.: “Snowglobe,” (2007) Christina Milian. Freeform
December 6
5 p.m.: “Scrooged,” (1988). Freeform
6 p.m.: “Seinfeld: Happy Festivus Marathon,” includes four holiday episodes: “Millennium;” “The Red Dot,” “The Pick” and “The Strike.” TBS
7 p.m.: “52nd Annual Wassail at Chapman University,” holiday concert. PBS-Fusion
8 p.m.:“Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS.
7 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
9 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
December 7
5 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
8 p.m.:“Xmas Without China,” Tom Xia challenges his American neighbors to survive the Christmas season without Chinese products. PBS-Fusion
9 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
12 a.m.: “12 Dates Of Christmas,” (2011) Amy Smart. Freeform
December 8
3 p.m.: “Holiday Joy,” Freeform
5 p.m.: “Deck The Halls,” (2006) Danny Devito, Matthew Broderick. Freeform
7 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
8 p.m.: “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” (2014) (A) Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. ABC
8 p.m.: “Taraji’s White Hot Holidays,” (N). Fox
8:30 p.m.: Shrek The Halls,” (2007) (A). ABC
9 p.m.: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” (2009). Freeform
12 a.m.: “Holiday In Handcuffs,” (2007)Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart. Freeform
December 9
11 a.m.: “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland,” (1976)(A). Freeform
11:30 a.m.: “Holiday Joy.” Freeform
12 p.m.: “Xmas Without China,” PBS-Fusion
1:30 p.m.: “Home Alone 3,” (1997). Freeform
3:35 p.m.: “Santa Buddies: The Legend Of Santa Paws,” (2009). Freeform
5:40 p.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
7:45 p.m.: “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,” (2012) Cheryl Ladd. Freeform
9:50 p.m.: “Snow Buddies,” (2008) Jim Belushi. Freeform
11 p.m.: “Xmas Without China,” PBS
11:55 p.m.: “Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas In July,” (1979(A). Freeform
December 10
7 a.m.: “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” (1983)(A). Freeform
7:30 a.m.: “Santa Buddies: The Legend Of Santa Paws,” (2009). Freeform
9:30 a.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
11:35 a.m.: “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,” (2012). Freeform
1:40 p.m.: “Snow Buddies,” (2008) Jim Belushi. Freeform
3 p.m.: “Fred Claus,” (2007). TBS
7:30 p.m.: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” (1966)(A). TBS
8 p.m.: “An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf,” TBS
8 p.m.: “It’s A Wonderful Life,” (1946) Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed. NBC
8 p.m.: “A Christmas Wedding Date,” (2016)(N) After being fired from her job, Rebecca (Marla Sokoloff) heads back home to attend her friend’s wedding on Christmas Eve. Lifetime
8:30 p.m.: “Fred Claus,” (2007). TBS
10:20 p.m.: “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” (2014)(A). Freeform
12:55 a.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
December 11
7 a.m.: “The Little Drummer Boy,” (1968)(A). Freeform
7:30 a.m.: “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist,” (2012). Freeform
9:35 a.m.: “A Dennis The Menace Christmas,” (2007) Robert Wagner. Freeform
11:40 a.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
12:45 p.m.: “Arthur Christmas” (2011)(A). Freeform
5 p.m.: “A Christmas Carol: The Concert,” Charles Dickens’ classic tale is adapted for a live orchestral concert. PBS-Fusion
6:30 p.m.: “Christmas on the Danube” Visit cities along the Danube river. PBS-Fusion
7 p.m.:“Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS-Fusion
8 p.m.: “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” (N) a new one-hour special featuring two newly colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the beloved 1960s series. CBS
9:25 p.m.: “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” (2014)(A). Freeform
9:55 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
December 12
5:30 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
8 p.m.: “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” (N). ABC
8 p.m.: “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer,” (2000)(A). CW
8 p.m.: “Meet Me In St. Louis,” (1944). TCM
9 p.m.: “The Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown.”(N) CW
9 p.m.: “Elf” (2003)(A). Freeform
10 p.m.: “In The Good Old Summertime,” (1949). TCM
12 a.m.: “Christmas CupId,” (2010) Christina Milian. Freeform
12 a.m.: “A Night At The Movies: Merry Christmas!,” (2011). TCM
1:15 a.m.: “Bachelor Mother,” (1939). TCM
2:45 a.m.: “Bundle Of Joy,” (1956). TCM
4:30 a.m.: “Susan Slept Here,” (1954). TCM
December 13
11:30 a.m: “Peg + Cat + Holidays,” “The Christmas Problem,” “The Hanukkah Problem” and “The Penguin Problem” feature math for kids. PBS
3 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
8 p.m.: “The Middle,” ABC
8 p.m.: “A Christmas Carol: The Concert,” PBS; PBS-Fusion
8:30 p.m.: “American Housewife,” ABC
9 p.m.: “Fresh Off The Boat,” ABC
9 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
9:30 p.m.: “The Real O’Neals,” ABC
9:30 p.m.: “Christmas on the Danube,” PBS; PBS-Fusion
10 p.m.: “Frontline, From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Part 1),” Explores the life of Jesus and depicts on the origins of Christianity using historical evidence. PBS
10 p.m.: “Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS-Fusion
12 a.m.: “Three Days,” (2001) Kristin Davis. Freeform
December 14
3 p.m.: “Home Alone 3,” (1997). Freeform
3 p.m.: “Fred Claus,” (2007) Vince Vaughn. TNT
5 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Arthur Christmas,” (2011)(A). Freeform
8 p.m.: “The Goldbergs,” ABC
8 p.m.: “The Top 12 Greatest Christmas Movies Of All Time,” CW
8 p.m.: “A Pentatonix Christmas Special,” Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum recording artist Pentatonix host their first-ever holiday network special. (N) NBC
8 p.m.: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” (1966)(A). TNT
8:30 p.m.: “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” (1966)(A). TNT
9 p.m.; 11:30 p.m.: “Fred Claus,” (2007). TNT
8:30 p.m.: “Speechless,” ABC
9 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
9:31 p.m.: “Black-Ish,” ABC
12 a.m.: “Santa Baby,” (2006) Jenny McCarthy. Freeform
December 15
7:30 a.m.: “Holiday Joy.” Freeform
11 a.m.: “Snow Buddies,” (2008). Freeform
1 p.m.: “Home Alone 3,” (1997). Freeform
3 p.m.: “A Dennis The Menace Christmas,” (2007). Freeform
5 p.m.: “Arthur Christmas,” (2011)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
8 p.m.: “Disney’s Prep & Landing,” (2009)(A). ABC
8 p.m.: “IHeart Radio Jingle Ball 2016,” performers including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande. (N) CW
8 p.m.: “The Shop Around The Corner,” (1944) James Stewart. TCM
8:30 p.m.: “Disney’s Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice,” (2011)(A). ABC
9 p.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
10 p.m.: “Christmas In Connecticut,” (1945) Barbara Stanwyck. TCM
12 a.m.: “Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe,” (2009) Jenny McCarthy. Freeform
12 a.m.: “Love Finds Andy Hardy,” (1938). TCM
1:45 a.m.: “Desk Set,” (1957). TCM
3:45 a.m.: “Period Of Adjustment,” (1962). TCM
December 16
7 a.m.: “A Dennis The Menace Christmas,” (2007). Freeform
8:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m.: “Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas,” (A) Curious George has a great time preparing for Christmas. PBS
9:10 a.m.: “Jack Frost,” (1998) Michael Keaton. Freeform
11:15 a.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
1:20 p.m.: “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,” (2012). Freeform
3:25 p.m.: “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist,” (2012). Freeform
5:30 p.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996). Freeform
7 p.m.: “The American St. Nick,” American Army troops returned hope and joy to the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg, during World War II. PBS-Fusion
7:35 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
8 p.m.: “The 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade,” (N) CW
8:31 p.m.: “Dr. Ken,” ABC
9:45 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
11:55 p.m.: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” (2009)(A). Freeform
December 17
7 a.m.: “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,” (1976)(A). Freeform
7:30 a.m.: “Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey,” (1977)(A). Freeform
8:30 a.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996). Freeform
12 p.m.: “Frontline, From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Part 1).” PBS-Fusion
1 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s THe Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
2:35 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
4:40 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
6:50 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
7 p.m.: “The Lawrence Welk Show, Christmas,” Guests Norma, Randy and Mark Zimmer. PBS
8 p.m.: “I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown,” (2003)(A). ABC
10 p.m.: “Lidia Celebrates America, Holiday for Heroes,” Celebrating our veterans. PBS-Fusion
December 18
9:30 a.m.: “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish,” (1998). Freeform
11:30 a.m.: “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” (1983)(A). Freeform
12 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
4:10 p.m.: “Disney’s Prep & Landing,” (2009)(A). Freeform
4:40 p.m.: “Disney’s Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice,” (2011)(A). Freeform
5:10 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
9:50 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
December 19
7 a.m.: “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas,” (1999)(A). Freeform
8:30 a.m.: “A Dennis The Menace Christmas,” (2007). Freeform
10:30 a.m.: “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish,” (1998). Freeform
12:35 p.m.: “Home Alone 3,” (1997). Freeform
2:40 p.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
4 p.m.: “Christmas Invitation from Pacific Lutheran University,” PBS-Fusion
4:45 p.m.: “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,” (2012). Freeform
5 p.m.: “Christmas at Belmont,” Kathy Mattea hosts a night of seasonal favorites. PBS-Fusion
6 p.m.: “Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS-Fusion.
6 p.m.: “Surviving Christmas,” TNT
8 p.m.; 10 p.m: “A Christmas Carol,” TNT
6:50 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Jordan Smith—’Tis the Season,” Winner of “The Voice,” highlights his Christmas album in concert. PBS-Fusion
8 p.m.: “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” (N) ABC
8 p.m.: “The American St. Nick,” PBS
8:55 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
9 p.m.: “Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis,” PBS
12 a.m.: “Just Friends,” (2005) Ryan Reynolds. Freeform
December 20
7 a.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
9:10 a.m.: “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups,” (2012). Freeform
11:15 a.m.: “Home Alone 3,” (1997). Freeform
1:25 p.m.: “The Holiday,” (2006). Freeform
4:30 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). Freeform
5:35 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
6:40 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Lidia Celebrates America, Holiday for Heroes,” PBS-Fusion
8 p.m.: “Terry Crews Saves Christmas,” (N) comedian and Christmas super-fan Terry Crews visits gives people a crash-course in how to do Christmas right. CW
8 p.m.: “Christmas Invitation from Pacific Lutheran University,” PBS
8 p.m.: “Christmas at Belmont,” PBS-Fusion
8:50 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
9 p.m.: “The Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown.” CW
9 p.m.: “Jordan Smith—’Tis the Season,” PBS
9 p.m.: “Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS-Fusion
10 p.m.: “Frontline, From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Part 2),” Explores the life of Jesus and depicts on the origins of Christianity using historical evidence. PBS
10 p.m.: “Jordan Smith—’Tis the Season,” PBS-Fusion
12 a.m.: “Holidaze,” (2013) Jennie Garth, Cameron Mathison. Freeform
December 21
7 a.m.: “Snow Buddies,” (2008). Freeform
9 a.m.: “Santa Buddies: The Legend Of Santa Paws,” (2009). Freeform
1:10 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). Freeform
2:10 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
3:15 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
5:20 p.m.: “Disney’s Prep & Landing,” (2009)(A). Freeform
5:50 p.m.: “Disney’s Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice,” (2011)(A). Freeform
6:20 p.m.: “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” (2014)(A). Freeform
6:50 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
7 p.m.: “The Lawrence Welk Show, Christmas,” PBS-Fusion
8 p.m.: “Terry Crews Saves Christmas,” (N) CW
8:55 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
10 p.m.: “Holiday music special.” TBS, TNT
12 a.m.: “The Mistle-Tones,” (2012) Tori Spelling). Freeform
December 22
11:30 a.m.: “The Little Drummer Boy,” (1968)(A). Freeform
12 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
2:05 p.m.: “Jack Frost,” (1998). Freeform
4:10 p.m.: “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland,” (1976)(A). Freeform
4:40 p.m.: “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” (2014)(A). Freeform
5:10 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
6:45 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
8 p.m.: “Terry Crews Saves Christmas,” (N) CW
8 p.m.: “Holiday Affair,” (1949). TCM
8:55 p.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996). Freeform
9:45 p.m.: “Remember The Night,” (1940). TCM
11:30 p.m.: “A Christmas Carol,” (1951) Alastair Sim). TCM
12 a.m.: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” (2009)(A). Freeform
1:15 a.m.: “Babes In Toyland,” (1934). Laurel and Hardy make wooden soldiers for Santa, and, of course, botch the job. TCM
2:45 a.m.: “Little Women,” (1949). TCM
December 23
5 a.m.: “A Night At The Movies: Merry Christmas!,” (2011). TCM
6 a.m.: “Married with Children” holiday episodes, including “You Better Watch Out,” “It’s a Bundyful Life,” “Christmas,” “The Worst Noel,” “I Can’t Believe It’s Butter” and “Love Conquers Al.” TBS
7 a.m.: “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland,” (1976)(A). Freeform
7 a.m.; 5 p.m.: “Wild Kratts Creature Christmas,” PBS
7:30 a.m.: “Jack Frost,” (1998). Freeform
9:30 a.m.: “The King of Queens” holiday episodes including “Better Camera,” “Mentalo Case” and “Santa Claustrophobia.” TBS
11 a.m.: “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish,” (1998). Freeform
11 a.m.: “The Cleveland Show” holiday episodes, “A Cleveland Brown Christmas”and “’Tis the Cleveland to be Sorry.” TBS
12:30 p.m.: “American Dad” (A) holiday episodes. TBS
1 p.m.: “Jingle All The Way,” (1996). Freeform
1 p.m.: “Supernatural: “A Very Supernatural Christmas,” TNT
2 p.m.: “Arrow: “Year’s End,” TNT
2:30 p.m.: “Family Guy” holiday episode. TBS
3 p.m.: “New Girl” holiday episodes, “The 23rd,” “Santa,” “The 23rd” and “Santa.” TBS
3 p.m.: “Arrow: “Three Ghosts,” TNT
3 p.m.: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” (1993)(A). Freeform
4 p.m.: “Friends” holiday episodes, “The One with the Monkey,” “The One with Phoebe’s Dad,” “The One where Rachel Quits,” and “The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie.” TBS
4 p.m..: “Arrow: “Dark Waters,” TNT
4:35 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). Freeform
5 p.m.: “Bones: “The Man in the Fallout Shelter,” TNT
5:40 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
6 p.m.: “Seinfeld” Happy Festivus Marathon,” includes four holiday episodes: “Millennium;” “The Red Dot,” “The Pick” and “The Strike.” TBS
6 p.m.: “Bones: “The Santa in the Slush,” TNT
6:45 p.m.: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” (2009)(A). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis,” PBS-Fusion
7 p.m.: “Bones: “The Goop on the Girl,” TNT
8 p.m.: “A Home For The Holidays,” CBS
8 p.m.: “Terry Crews Saves Christmas,” (N) CW
8 p.m.: “The Big Bang Theory” holiday episodes, “The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis,” “The Maternal Congruence,” “The Justice League Recombination,” “The Santa Simulation,” “The Cooper Extraction” and “The Clean Room Infiltration.” TBS
8:50 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
9 p.m.: “Terry Crews Saves Christmas,” (N) CW
10 p.m.: “Lidia Celebrates America, Holiday for Heroes,” PBS
12 a.m.: “Home Alone: The Holiday Heist,” (2012). Freeform
1:30 a.m.: “Surviving Christmas,” (2004). TBS
3:30 a.m.: “Call Me Claus,” (2001). TBS
December 24
6 a.m.: “Seinfeld” Happy Festivus Marathon.” TBS
6:45 a.m.: “Tenth Avenue Angel,” (1948). TCM
7 a.m.: “Jack Frost,” (1979)(A). Freeform
8 a.m.: “Meet John Doe,” (1941). TCM
8:05 a.m.: “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas,” (1999)(A). Freeform
3:30 a.m.: “Call Me Claus,” (2001). TBS
9:40 a.m.: “Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas,” (2004)(A). Freeform
10:15 a.m.: “Scrooge,” (1970). TCM
10:30 a.m.: “Surviving Christmas,” (2004). TBS
11:15 a.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970)(A). Freeform
12 p.m.: Frontline, From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Part 2),” PBS-Fusion
12:15 p.m.: “It Happened On 5th Avenue,” (1947). TCM
12:20 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
1:25 p.m.: “Arthur Christmas,” (2011)(A). Freeform
2:15 p.m.: “Holiday Affair,” (1949) Robert Mitchum. TCM
2:30 p.m.: ‘Home Alone 4,” TNT
3 p.m.: “Friends” holiday episodes. TBS
3:30 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
4 p.m.: “The Shop Around The Corner,” (1944) James Stewart. TCM
4:30 p.m.: “Fred Claus,” TNT
5 p.m.: “2 Broke Girls” holiday episodes, “And the High Holidays” and “And a Loan for Christmas.” TBS
5:35 p.m.: “The Santa Clause,” (1994). Freeform
6 p.m.: “Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Featuring Laura Osnes and Martin Jarvis,” PBS
8 p.m.: “The Big Bang Theory” holiday episodes. TBS
6 p.m.: “Meet Me In St. Louis,” (1944). TCM
7 p.m.: “Holiday music special.” TBS, TNT
7:40 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
8 p.m.: “It’s A Wonderful Life,” (1946, Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed). NBC
8 p.m.: “ Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS
8 p.m.: “A Christmas Story,” (1983) The annual 24-hour marathon begins, with repeats starting every two hours. Peter Billingsley. TBS, TNT
8 p.m.: “Christmas In Connecticut,” (1945) Barbara Stanwyck. TCM
9 p.m.: “Christmas Invitation from Pacific Lutheran University,” PBS
9:45 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
10 p.m.: “Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers,” handbell choir performs holiday favorites. PBS
10 p.m.: “The Dolly Sisters,” (1945). TCM
11 p.m.: “Joshua Bell Presents Musical Gifts,” World-renowned violinist Joshua Bell performs. PBS
11:55 p.m.: “Scrooged,” (1988). Freeform
12 a.m.: “Jordan Smith ‘tis The Season,” PBS
12 a.m.: “In The Good Old Summertime,” (1949). TCM
1 a.m.: “Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir,” PBS
2 a.m.: “Happy Holidays with the Boston Pops,” PBS
2 a.m.: “The Man Who Came To Dinner,” (1941). TCM
3 a.m.: “Christmas Invitation from Pacific Lutheran University,” PBS
4 a.m.: “The American St. Nick,” PBS
4 a.m.: “Bell Book And Candle,” (1958) James Stewart, Jack Lemmon. TCM
December 25
6 a.m.: “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri,” Science communicator Bassam Z. Shakhashiri blends the sights and sounds of Christmas with science in this special holiday lecture. PBS
6 a.m.: “Going My Way,” (1944) Bing Crosby. TCM
7 a.m.: “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!,” (A) The Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally help a lost reindeer find his way home. PBS
7 a.m.: “The Search For Santa Paws,” (2010). Freeform
8 a.m.: “Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas,” (A). PBS
8:30 a.m.: “Boys Town,” (1938). TCM
9 a.m.: “The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration,” ABC
9 a.m.: “Wild Kratts Creature Christmas,” (A). PBS
9:10 a.m.: “Santa Buddies: The Legend Of Santa Paws,” (2009). Freeform
10 a.m.: “Peg + Cat + Holidays,” (A). PBS
11:20 a.m.: “Arthur Christmas,” (2011)(A). Freeform
1:25 p.m.: “The Polar Express,” (2004)(A). Freeform
3:30 p.m.: “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” (1970). Freeform
4:35 p.m.: “The Year Without A Santa Claus,” (1974)(A). Freeform
5:40 p.m.: “Elf,” (2003). Freeform
7 p.m.: “Vicious, Holiday Special,” Freddie and Stuart host a holiday soirée. A wicked game of Truth or Dare brings up hidden truths. PBS
7:30 p.m.: “Call the Midwife Holiday Special,” Nonnatus House receives a request to help a tiny mission hospital in South Africa. PBS
7:45 p.m.: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” (1989). Freeform
9 p.m.: “When Calls The Heart,” (2016) Lori Loughlin. Hallmark
9:55 p.m.: “Scrooged,” (1988). Freeform