(L-R top to bottom: Mowry-Housley, Rowe Jr., Birch, Sustad, Brotherton, Dowden, Bennett, Chabert, Brown, Tarasiuk and Wang.)
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Haul out the holly, the merriest lineup of the year has officially been announced!

On this first day of autumn, Hallmark delivered yuletide cheer with the unveiling of their highly anticipated holiday programming events, the Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas iconic slate and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas celebration — kicking off on Friday, October 21st with 40 all-new original movie premieres on the way!

Returning to lead the fête is huge roster of fan-favorites, including Alison Sweeney, Andrew Walker, Ashley Williams, Barbara Niven, Brennan Elliott, Brooks Darnell, Erin Cahill, Holly Robinson Peete, Jonathan Bennett, Kristoffer Polaha, Luke Macfarlane, Marilu Henner, Nikki DeLoach, Paul Campbell, Rachel Boston, Ryan Paevey, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Taylor Cole, Tyler Hynes, Victor Webster, Wes Brown, Will Kemp, and Lacey Chabert who will star in her record-breaking twelfth Christmas movie for the network!

Viewers will also be treated to some new faces joining the Hallmark holiday family, such as Marlo Thomas, Ann-Margret, Ellen Travolta, Greta Scacchi, Kara Wang, Ledisi, Lynn Whitfield, Lisa Loeb, Margaret Colin, Moira Kelly, Mykelti Williamson, Reginald VelJohnson, Reshma Shetty, Stephen Tobolowsky, Tamala Jones, Tia Carrere and Yael Grobglas.

This lineup is particularly exciting as it includes many firsts for the network, including their first Kwanzaa-focused movie and LGBTQ couple led story. There are so many movies we’re already adding to our must-see list, but don’t take our word for it, keep reading to get the scoop on what type of seasonal cheer is in store for you and your family this year.

Check out the full lineup below — including movie details and air-dates!

HALLMARK CHANNEL | Premieres air at 8pm ET / 7c on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Noel Next Door — October 21
Starring: Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier

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.

We Wish You a Married Christmas (previously: A Christmas Disconnect) — October 22
Starring: Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Polaha

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.

A Kismet Christmas — October 23
Starring: Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks, Marilu Henner and Rubi Tupper

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.

A Cozy Christmas Inn — October 28
Starring: Jodie Sweetin, David O’Donnell and Vivica A. Fox

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.

Jolly Good Christmas — October 29
Starring: Reshma Shetty and Will Kemp

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.

Ghosts of Christmas Always — October 30
Starring: Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn and Reginald VelJohnson

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.

A Magical Christmas Village — November 4
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane, Marlo Thomas and Maesa Nicholson

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.

Lights, Camera, Christmas! — November 5
Starring: Kimberley Sustad and John Brotherton

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.

All Saints Christmas — November 6
Starring: Ledisi and Roger Cross

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.

In Merry Measure — November 11
Starring: Patti Murin, Brendan Penny and Jennifer Robertson

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.

The Royal Nanny — November 12
Starring: Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte and Greta Scacchi

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.

Christmas at the Golden Dragon — November 13
Starring: Kara Wang, Markian Tarasiuk, Osric Chau, Sara Canning, Antonio Cupo and Barbara Niven

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.

Inventing the Christmas Prince — November 18
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Isabel Birch

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.

Three Wise Men and a Baby — November 19
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin

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.

When I Think of Christmas — November 20
Starring: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter and Beth Broderick

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.

MERRY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND | Double features all weekend long! (Hallmark Channel)

My Southern Family Christmas — November 24 at 8p ET/PT
Starring: Jaicy Elliot, Bruce Campbell, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly and Brian McNamara 

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.

#Xmas — November 25 at 6p ET/PT
Starring: Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty

When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand’s design contest, she poses as 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.

A Royal Corgi Christmas — November 25 at 8p ET/PT
Starring: Hunter King and Jordan Renzo

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.

A Tale of Two Christmases — November 26 at 6p ET/PT
Starring: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey and Evan Roderick

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.

Haul Out the Holly — November 26 at 8p ET/PT
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Ellen Travolta, Peter Jacobson, Melissa Peterman and Stephen Tobolowsky

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.

A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe — November 27 at 6p ET/PT
Starring: Rachel Boston and Victor Webster

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.

A Holiday Spectacular — November 27 at 8p ET/PT
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret and featuring the Radio City Rockettes

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.

A Big Fat Family Christmas — December 2
Starring: Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere and Jack Wagner

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.

A Fabled Holiday — December 3
Starring: Brooke D’Orsay and Ryan Paevey

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.

Undercover Holiday — December 4
Starring: Noemi Gonzalez and Stephen Huszar

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.

The Most Colorful Time of the Year — December 9
Starring: Katrina Bowden and Christopher Russell

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.

Christmas Class Reunion — December 10
Starring: Aimee Teegarden and Tanner Novlan

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.

The Holiday Sitter — December 11
Starring: Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa and Chelsea Hobbs

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.

Holiday Heritage — December 16
Starring: Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, Darlene Cooke and Holly Robinson Peete

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.

’Twas the Night Before Christmas — December 17
Starring: Torrey DeVitto and Zane Holtz

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.

Hanukkah on Rye — December 18
Starring: Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas and Lisa Loeb

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?

 

HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES | Premieres air at 10pm ET / 9c on Saturdays

We Need a Little Christmas — October 22
Starring: Erica Durance, Patrick Sabongui, Azriel Dalman and Lynn Whitfield

Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene.

Christmas Bedtime Stories — October 29
Starring: Erin Cahill, Steve Lund and Charlie Weber

When Danielle’s husband goes missing in action during his deployment, she is left to raise her daughter on her own. Three years later, as she acclimates to life without him, she begins to tell her daughter bedtime stories of her father.

A Maple Valley Christmas — November 5
Starring: Peyton List and Andrew Walker

Erica is a rancher who has spent her whole life working the family farm with her mother and sister. When Aaron arrives and disrupts her plans, she starts to question what it is she actually wants.

Our Italian Christmas Memories — November 12
Starring: Sarah Power, Markian Tarasiuk and Beau Bridges

The Colucci siblings, in an effort to jog the memory of their grandfather who is struggling with dementia, set out to recreate their late grandmother’s legendary pasta sauce.

Long Lost Christmas — November 19
Starring: Taylor Cole and Benjamin Ayres

Hayley is an interior designer who plans to surprise her recently widowed mother Patricia with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows her mom yearns for.

Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas — November 26
Starring: Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes and Tenille Townes 
From Executive Producer Blake Shelton

Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth Athens receives a voicemail from a number she doesn’t recognize. On the message, a man she doesn’t know makes one final plea to the love of his life for a second chance. The fifth installment of the popular movie franchise, based on Blake Shelton’s song “Time for Me to Come Home.”

Note: The previous stores in this franchise include, Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas (2018), Time for You to Come Home for Christmas (2019), Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas (2020) and Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas (2021).

The Holiday Stocking — December 3
Starring: Nadine Ellis, Karon Riley, B. J. Britt, Tamala Jones and Mykelti Williamson

In this Hallmark Mahogany presentation, RJ is a new angel, who is given the chance to address his one regret, that he didn’t help his sisters reconcile while he was still alive. Returning to earth as a stranger, he gets each of them to revive The Holiday Stocking, their parent’s old tradition to encourage charity at Christmas.

The Gift of Peace  — December 10
Starring: Nikki Deloach and Brennan Elliott

Artist Traci is a once-devout Christian who has stopped believing in God after her husband tragically died despite her prayers. As her second Christmas without him approaches, she tries going to a support group for inspiration and comfort.

Five More Minutes: Moments Like These — December 17
Starring: Ashley Williams, Lucas Bryant and Brady Droulis

The second holiday story inspired by Scotty McCreery’s song “Five More Minutes,” a young widow’s Christmas wish for her son is answered in unexpected ways when she returns to their old home for the holidays.

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Additionally, the streaming service Hallmark Movies Now, will begin its transition into the most wonderful time of the year on October 21st as well with Movies & Mistletoe—a festive offering of more than 150 Christmas for subscribers, which will also include new content to be available each week through the remainder of the year. Stay tuned for more information on the movies you’ll be ‘streaming all the way’ through the holiday season as it becomes available!

 

Click the links to DOWNLOAD the programming guides for Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas and the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas!

 

Stay merry!