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It happens every year: As soon as the calendar transitions from October to November, the holiday-themed programming floods in. And with the many streaming and TV selections to choose from, keeping up with the festive shows to watch can get a bit stressful. That’s where Rotten Tomatoes comes in. Below, we’ve put together our 2023 guide to all the holiday shows and movies set to premiere on broadcast, cable, and streaming services through January 1.
Some highly-anticipated originals are going to be on the slate again this year. Netflix has titles like Best. Christmas. Ever! (starring Heather Graham and Jason Biggs), Family Switch (starring Ed Helms and Jennifer Garner), and The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will make its TV premiere on Disney+ along with the original premiere of Dashing Through the Snow (starring Lil Rel Howery and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges), the return of Tim Allen in the second season of original series The Santa Clauses, and three all-new Doctor Who holiday specials. In Disney+’s “Happy Holidays Collection,” you’ll find Disney classics old and new, including Frozen and Frozen 2, the entire Home Alone movie franchise, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and so much more.
Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell star in ExMas on Freevee. And let’s not forget the 24-hour marathons of holiday staples Elf and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation closing out the month on TNT and TBS.
Related: The 100 Best Christmas Movies of All Time
Of course, the wintery wonder continues through December with even more holiday treats. Hulu’s Huludays programming slate will feature the streaming premieres of movies A Christmas Frequency, Reporting for Christmas, and The Jingle Bell Jubilee, along with celebrating the 15th anniversary of Four Christmases, the 20th anniversary of Elf, and the 35th anniversary of Die Hard.
Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas programming lineup returns with a load of holiday faves like Home Alone, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and a whole lot more, set to air each night of the month.
AMC’s “Best Christmas Ever” returns to brighten up your holiday TV viewing experience. AMC and AMC+ will feature an array of themed-programming, including festive faves like Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street (1947), The Polar Express, and Rankin- Bass specials Jack Frost, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year, The First Christmas Snow, Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Frosty’s Winter Wonderland.
For all the Peanuts and Snoopy–themed goodness your heart desires, Apple TV+ is gifting the beloved animated characters in a collection of classic and new specials for the whole family.
Since this is the holiday season, no streaming experience will be complete without mentioning the overflowing slate of new and returning Lifetime and Hallmark original holiday movie titles. New titles will drop all season long to continually deliver the holiday cheer.
Bookmark this page to check back on new titles coming through New Year’s Day.
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Strawberry Shortcake: Perfect Holiday (Netflix)
Merry & Bright (Vizio)
Firebuds: Blizzard Buds/Parade Escapade (Disney+, airs Thursday, Nov. 30 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
- - A Christmas Frequency (2023) (Hulu)
80% Reporting for Christmas (2023) (Hulu)
- - Every Day Is Christmas (2018) (Hulu)
- - Christmas Holidate (2022) (ALLBLK)
- - A Wesley Christmas Wedding (2023) (BET+)
- - Flipping for Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 4 to November 6.)
- - How to Fall in Love by the Holidays (2023) (Roku)
- - A Dash of Christmas (2023) (Great American Family)
- - Never Been Chris'd (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 5 to November 7.)
- - We're Scrooged (2023) (UPtv)
- - The Santa Summit (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 6 to November 8.)
- - Our Christmas Wedding (2023) (Great American Family)
- - Holiday Wars: Season 5 (Food Network & Max)
- - Catering Christmas (2022) (Food Network & Max)
- - Giving Thanks (2023) (Peacock)
- - Thanksgiving Roast 2 (2023) (Peacock)
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Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Mermaid Christmas Cruise (Netflix)
- - The Claus Family 3 (2022) (Netflix)
- - The Santa Clauses: Season 2 (2023) : Two-Episode Premiere (Disney+)
- - Mystery on Mistletoe Lane (2023) (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, available to stream on Peacock from November 10 to November 12.)
- - Christmas Angel (2023) (BET+)
- - Miracles Across 125th Street (2021) (Paramount+)
- - Everything Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 11 to November 13.)
- - The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday: Season 2 (2023) (Roku)
- - My Christmas Guide (2023) (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
- - Christmas Island (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 12 to November 14.)
- - Christmas Keepsake (2023) (Great American Family)
- - Christmas Time Capsule (-1) (UPtv)
- - A Heidelberg Holiday (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 13 to November 15.)
- - A Christmas Blessing (2023) (Great American Family)
- - The Simpsons: Season 35 (2023) : 8 p.m. “Iron Marge” (Fox)
- - Buddy vs. Christmas: Season 1 (2020) (Food Network & Max)
- - Buddy vs. Duff Holiday: Season 1 (2021) (Food Network & Max)
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40% Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023) (Netflix)
- - A World Record Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 17 to November 19.)
- - Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas (2023) (BET+)
- - Navigating Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 18 to November 20.)
32% Dashing Through the Snow (2023) (Disney+)
41% EXmas (2023) (Freevee)
- - The Holiday Shift: Season 1 (2023) (Roku)
- - A Merry Scottish Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 19 to November 21.)
67% A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) (Apple TV+)
- - Christmas Plus One (2022) (Lifetime)
- - Holiday Hotline (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 20 to November 22.)
67% A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) (Apple TV+)
- - Planes, Trains, and Christmas Trees (2022) (Lifetime)
- - The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown: Season 1 (2023) (Food Network & Max)
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- - A Season for Family (2023) (Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, available to stream on Peacock from November 23 to November 25.)
100% The Velveteen Rabbit (2023) (Apple TV+)
31% Genie (2023) (Peacock)
67% The Naughty Nine (2023) (Disney+)
- - Catch Me if You Claus (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 24 to November 26.)
- - The Ms. Pat Show: Season 3 (2023) : Holiday Episode “Father Christmas” (BET+)
- - So Fly Christmas (2023) (BET+)
- - Letters to Santa (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 25 to November 27.)
- - Holiday Road (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 25 to November 27.)
- - The Greatest #AtHome Videos : Holiday Edition 8 p.m. (CBS)
- - Catch Me if You Claus (2023) (Prime Video)
- - Elf Me (2023) (Prime Video)
- - Christmas in Notting Hill (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 1 to December 3.)
- - Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 26 to November 28.)
- - Christmas at the Chalet (2023) (Lifetime)
- - Our Christmas Mural (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 27 to November 29.)
- - A Biltmore Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from November 27 to November 29.)
- - Mistletoe Connection (2023) (UPtv)
- - Laughing All the Way (2023) (Lifetime)
- - The Great Christmas Light Fight : “All-Stars 2” 10 p.m. (ABC)
- - Three Wise Men and a Baby (2022) (Hallmark Movies Now)
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- - Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 1 to December 3.)
45% Family Switch (2023) (Netflix)
- - Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays: Season 1 (2023) (Food Network & Max)
80% Virgin River: Season 5 (2023) : Part 2 (Netflix)
- - A Royal Christmas Surprise (2023) (BET+)
- - The Christmas Ringer (2023) (BET+)
39% Christmas with The Campbells (2022) : 10 p.m. (AMC, Currently Available on AMC+)
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Friday, December 1
70% Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) (Disney+)
- - The Shepherd (2023) (Disney+)
46% Candy Cane Lane (2023) (Prime Video)
- - My Norwegian Holiday (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 2 to December 4.)
68% Godmothered (2020) (Freeform Premiere)
- - Frog and Toad : Christmas Special (Apple TV+)
- - The Snoopy Show : Christmas Special (Apple TV+)
- - Shape Island : Winter Special (Apple TV+)
Saturday, December 2
Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder (Disney+)
- - A Not So Royal Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 3 to December 5.)
Sunday, December 3
- - Yuletide the Knot (2023) (UPtv)
- - Christmas With a Kiss (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 4 to December 6.)
- - The Jingle Bell Jubilee (2023) (Great American Family)
- - Mistletoe Match (2022) (Lifetime)
- - The Great Christmas Light Fight: Season 11 (2023) 10-11 p.m. (ABC)
Monday, December 4
Me & Mickey: Dreidel Play – 9:25 a.m. (Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
The Price Is Right At Night Christmas Week: Office Holiday Party – 8 p.m. (CBS)
56% Noelle (2019) : 8:55 p.m. (Freeform Premiere)
Tuesday, December 5
TMZ’s Merry Elfin’ Christmas: 9-10 p.m. (Fox)
Press Your Luck Holiday Extravaganza II: 10-11 p.m. (ABC)
The Price Is Right At Night Christmas Week: College Students Home For The Holidays – 9 p.m. (CBS)
Thursday, December 7
- - To All a Good Night (2023) (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, available to stream on Peacock from December 8 to December 10.)
- - Never Alone for Christmas (2023) (BET+)
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Friday, December 8
- - Magic in Mistletoe (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 9 to December 11.)
90% The Sacrifice Game (2023) (Shudder & AMC+)
96% Merry Little Batman (2023) (Prime Video)
75% Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023) (Disney+)
Saturday, December 9
Alice’s Wonderland Bakery: A Hat-Bachi Hanukkah/A Snow-Drop Summer – 7:15 a.m. (Disney Junior)
Doctor Who: The Giggle (Disney+)
- - Christmas on Cherry Lane (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 10 to December 12.)
- - Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (2023) : 8 p.m. (Great American Family)
Sunday, December 10
- - Christmas at the Amish Bakery (2023) : 7 p.m. (UPtv)
- - Round and Round (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 11 to December 13.)
- - The Great Christmas Light Fight: Season 11 (2023) : 10-11 p.m. (ABC)
- - MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays (Fox)
Monday, December 11
- - MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays (Fox)
Tuesday, December 12
The Masked Singer Holiday Sing-Along: 8 – 10 p.m. (Fox)
Season of Light: Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir: 8 p.m. (PBS, PBS.org & PBS App)
- - The Great Christmas Light Fight: Season 11 (2023) :9 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Two All-New Episodes (ABC)
Wednesday, December 13
- - Celebrity Family Feud: Season 9 (2023) : Holiday Episode – 8 p.m. (ABC)
- - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Season 4 (2023) : Holiday Episode – 9 p.m. (ABC)
- - The $100,000 Pyramid: Season 7 (2023) : Holiday Episode – 10 p.m. (ABC)
Thursday, December 14
- - Heaven Down Here (2023) (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, available to stream on Peacock from December 15 to December 17.)
Friday, December 15
- - The Secret Gift of Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 16 to December 18.)
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Saturday, December 16
- - Sealed With a List (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 17 to December 19.)
- - A Christmas Intern (2023) : 10 p.m. (Lifetime)
86% A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) (Apple TV+)
Sunday, December 17
It’s a Wonderful Life (Bravo)
- - Dial S for Santa (2023) : 7 p.m. (UPtv)
- - Friends & Family Christmas (2023) (Hallmark, available to stream on Peacock from December 18 to December 20.)
- - Bob's Burgers: Season 14 (2023) : Holiday Episode, 9 p.m. (Fox)
- - Family Guy: Season 22 (2023) : Holiday Episode, 9:30 p.m. (Fox)
Monday, December 18
LEGO Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular – 8 – 10 p.m (Fox)
The Price Is Right At Night Christmas Week: Holidays With The Family: 8 p.m. (CBS)
Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas: 9 p.m. (PBS, PBS.org & PBS App)
Password Holiday Special: 10-11 p.m. (NBC)
Tuesday, December 19
- - The Great Christmas Light Fight: Season 11 (2023) : Two All-New Episodes – 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ABC)
Thursday, December 21
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour: 8-10 p.m. (ABC)
- - A Holiday Spectacular (2022) : 8 p.m. (Hallmark Movies Now)
- - Miracle in Bethlehem, PA (2023) (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, available to stream on Peacock from December 22 to December 24.)
- - Whatever It Takes (2022) (BET+)
Friday, December 22
The 25th Annual A Home For The Holidays: 8 p.m. (CBS)
- - Fit for Christmas (2022) : 9 p.m. (CBS)
Saturday, December 23
Mom’s Christmas Boyfriend: 8 p.m. (Lifetime)
A Royal Christmas Holiday: 8 p.m. (Great American Family)
Sunday, December 24
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. (ABC)
- - A Christmas Letter (2021) : 7 p.m. (UPtv)
- - When Christmas Was Young (2022) : 9 p.m. (CBS)
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Monday, December 25
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC)
NBA Christmas Day lineup (ABC, ESPN)
Doctor Who Holiday Special: the Church on Ruby Road (Disney+)
Call the Midwife Holiday Special: 8 p.m. (PBS, PBS.org & PBS App)
- - Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All! (2022) : 9 p.m. (CBS)
Tuesday, December 26
- - 2023: Back That Year Up (2023) (Peacock)
Wednesday, December 27
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh: Piglet and the Snow Bear – 9: 25 a.m. Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+)
Friday, December 29
Me & Mickey: New Year’s Eve – 9:25 a.m. (Disney Channel and Disney Junior)
Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Missouri: 8 p.m. (ESPN)
- - Must Love Christmas (2022) : 9 p.m. (CBS)
Saturday, December 30
Peach Bowl: Penn State vs. Ole Miss: 12 p.m. (ESPN)
Orange Bowl: Florida State vs. Georgia: 4 p.m. (ESPN)
Sunday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash: 7:30 p.m. (CBS)
Next At the Kennedy Center “Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Celebration” : 8 p.m. (PBS)
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023 (ABC)
New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen: 8 p.m. (CNN)
Monday, January 1
The 135th Rose Parade: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT on (NBC, KTLA/Univision)
NHL Winter Classic (TNT)
ReliaQuest Bowl: Wisconsin vs. LSU 12 p.m. (ESPN 2)
Citrus Bowl: Iowa vs. Tennessee: 1 p.m. (ABC)
Fiesta Bowl: Oregon vs. Liberty: 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Rose Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama: 5 p.m. (ESPN)
Sugar Bowl: Washington vs. Texas: 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)