"20 Years of Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir," PBS, Monday, December 13, and Friday, December 24 (check local listing for times). The pop singer marks the 10th anniversary of his album "Christmas" with music and comedy. "Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City," NBC, 10 pm Monday, December 6, and Wednesday, December 22. The a cappella group Pentatonix mixes favourite tunes and carols with songs from its new holiday album, "Evergreen." "Christmas Under the Stars," BYUtv, 7 pm Sunday, December 5, and on the BYUtv app.
Clarkson hosts a special that offers music, celebrate tradition, and gives to those in need. "Kelly Clarkson Presents When Christmas Comes Around," NBC, 10 p.m. Performers and songs include Kelsea Ballerini ("Santa Baby"), Gabby Barrett ("The First Noel"), Lady A ("Wonderful Christmastime") and Little Big Town ("Christmas Time Is Here"). "CMA Country Christmas," ABC, 9 pm Monday, November 30. Mario Lopez hosts a virtual concert including Train, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Bublé, and Pentatonix. "iHeartRadio Holiday Special," the iHeartRadio app, YouTube and Facebook pages. A novice private eye, home for the holidays and trying to solve burglaries blamed on Santa Claus, clashes with a local detective. "The Christmas Thief," ION Television, 8 pm Sunday, December 5.
The actor said on Twitter that "I have wanted to make a movie about an #autism family making transitions at #Christmas for a while." Peete and her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, are parents of a son with autism. Holly Robinson Peete stars as a single mom who faces an independent new chapter for her teenage son with autism and herself. "Our Christmas Journey," Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 10:01 pm Saturday, December 4. Jimmy Stewart stars as a despairing man who finds value in his life with the help of an aspiring angel, Clarence. "It's a Wonderful Life," NBC, 8 pm Saturday, December 4, and Friday, December 24. Teenager Rowena is caught living the holiday over and over again after wishing that she could reclaim her life before her parents' divorce. "Christmas Again," Disney Channel, Friday, December 3. Georgia (McEntire) and Joe (John Schneider) broke up as a couple and a singing duo years ago, but their daughter wants a reunion for charity. "Reba McEntire's Christmas in Tune," Lifetime, 8 pm Friday, November 26. Does love ignite? The actors also star in Fox Nation's "Christmas in the Wilds," out the same day. A forest ranger and geologist (Kaitlyn Leeb, Victor Zinck Jr) join ranks to flee a wildfire. "Romance in the Wilds," Fox Nation, Thursday, November 25. A young woman (Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd) abandoned as an infant delves into her past with help from her boyfriend (Romeo Miller) and an investigative genealogist. "Who Is Christmas Eve?" Bounce, 8 pm Sunday, November 21. James Denton, Teri Hatcher and Marilu Henner star in the tale of a man who gets the alternate life he wished for, and tries to give it back. "A Kiss Before Christmas," Hallmark Channel, Sunday, November 21. A woman wants to emulate her late husband's generosity, bringing joy to others and maybe to herself. "A Kindhearted Christmas," GAC Family (formerly Great American Country), Saturday, November 20. Ree Drummond (Food Network's "The Pioneer Woman") plays the local baker. Molly McCook plays an executive whose life takes a detour when she visits the town of Peppermint Hollow. "Candy Coated Christmas," discovery+, Friday, November 19.
A self-absorbed socialite gets a new perspective on life when she's forced to work at a family homeless shelter. "A Rich Christmas," streaming now on BET+. Here's a sampling of what to watch while sipping nog and nibbling on roasted chestnuts - if available on store shelves.
The streaming service offers a free trial option so, like Santa Claus scoring courtesy cookies, enjoy the gift while it lasts. In a twist for the Food Network's film, its debut is on corporate sibling discovery+. The free viewing window the streaming service offered for it then has snapped shut this year.
There are options for watching some old favourites, such as 1965's "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The Peanuts special will air on PBS and is available on Apple TV+, which acquired the classic in 2020.
But TV is overstocked with holiday specials and rom-coms - including the Food Network's first movie and the rebranded GAC Family channel's Christmas debut. Supply-chain woes are this year's Grinch, threatening to steal gifts and good cheer.