There’s plenty to look forward to this holiday season, including movies and special events from Hallmark Channel and their new sister station, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The network kicks off with a double blow to those who avoid war-themed films, with the holiday cross-over special Christmas Past, Present, and Future — a two-part holiday story — followed by one-hour specials An Unexpected Christmas, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Jane Seymour, and A Visit to Santa Claus.
Also on the channel: original movies Blankets, a family holiday comedy starring Jennifer Garner, Melissa George, Katie Lohmann, Barry Watson, and Matt Barr; and What’s Up Doc? starring Kevin Pollak, Krista Marie Yu, and Alex Kozminski.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will feature movies such as Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire starring John Schneider, and Two Elegant Men starring former Disney Channel star Sean Kanan.
Check out the schedules below.
Hallmark Channel & Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Programs
Nov. 18-Dec. 2
Blankets
When a young man overhears a talk about family secrets, he follows the trail to find his biological father.
Nov. 26
A Christmas Story: The Musical
A trip to a toy factory for Ralphie and his friends leads to more than they expected.
Dec. 10
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
In order to put a stop to bullying, the headmistress of their school puts together a pageant featuring all the children of the class.
Dec. 17
Christmas Past, Present, and Future — Part 1
The author of an acclaimed children’s book arrives in Main Street, Bedford Falls to help the town prepare for the annual holiday pageant.
Dec. 17
Christmas Past, Present, and Future — Part 2
It’s the last day of Christmas and Christmas Past is over.
Dec. 24
A Visit to Santa Claus
Elwood P. Dowd has lost his spirit over time. But the season isn’t lost on him as he discovers Santa Claus is no longer alive.
Dec. 24
A Christmas Prince — Season 1
A young queen and an aristocrat with a young and idealistic queen come together in a quest to become their country’s monarch.
Holiday Specials
Nov. 27
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse — two-hour special
This zombie thriller mixes adventure, comedy, romance, and one hell of a well-connected villain.
Dec. 1
An Unexpected Christmas
Parishioners are warned the local church may be targeted in an attack by a criminal gang. What has happened at the church and who are the rumored assailants?
Dec. 2
Christmas Past, Present, and Future — Part 1
After the unexpected death of her husband, Kitty Wilson has to stay with her best friend, Tess, as she embarks on a dangerous road trip in her former high school.
Dec. 3
Blind Date
Even if your ideal date happens to be blind, the professional date expert for The Harrison Agency has some tried-and-true strategies to prepare you for being on a blind date.
Dec. 9
As Time Goes By
A man who has built a day-to-day life around his art has been able to sustain his artistic career and fall in love. His new companion may help give his art a boost.
Dec. 15
A Christmas Prince — Season 1
Elwood P. Dowd has lost his spirit over time. But the season isn’t lost on him as he discovers Santa Claus is no longer alive.
Dec. 16
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
A series of elaborate weddings follows two couples as they prepare for their weddings.
Dec. 19
As Time Goes By
Even if your ideal date happens to be blind, the professional date expert for The Harrison Agency has some tried-and-true strategies to prepare you for being on a blind date.
Dec. 22
Deconstructing Christmas
A historical drama — but with Christmas in mind — that chronicles the search for the fate of the Joan of Arc.
Dec. 23
Deconstructing Christmas — Two-Hour Special
A historical drama — but with Christmas in mind — that chronicles the search for the fate of the Joan of Arc.
Dec. 25
Over the Top
Four can’t-miss Christmas movies get voted off the “best of the best” list.
Read the full listings here.