You’ve made your Hallmark holiday movie picks. You’ve even taken a gander at Great American Family’s Christmas schedule. Now, it’s time to bring Lifetime to the watch party. From Saturday, Nov. 29 through Saturday, Dec. 20, Lifetime will premiere 13 original movies every weekend to celebrate the yuletide season. Five of those days will feature a double dose of holiday premieres.
Nearly all of the movies will debut under Lifetime’s annual “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” programming banner, while one film Do You Fear What I Fear — which is being touted as a Christmas-themed thriller and stars Dallas alum Josh Henderson — will launch Dec. 4 on sister network LMN. From films about runaway brides to cookie competitions to a country romance produced by music star Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn, there’s something for everyone to be satisfied with.
Familiar faces on Lifetime such as Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Loretta Devine, Marcus Rosner, Erin Karpluk, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Christopher Russell return to star in new films, while James Lafferty, Tyler Hilton, and Arielle Kebbell lead others. Brandy and daughter Sy’rai Smith — who makes her acting debut — headline the holiday original, Christmas Everyday (Nov. 29), to kick off Lifetime’s slate.
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If that’s not enough festive spirit for you, Lifetime will have a library of 100 beloved holiday movies on its website and app, as well as its video on demand partners. Original movie premieres will also be available to watch the day after they premiere.
Additionally, Lifetime Movie Club will stream 70 Christmas classics commercial-free starting Oct. 24. Holiday Movie Favorites by Lifetime, a free, ad-supported streaming channel, will air holiday library titles beginning Nov. 1.
Check out Lifetime’s complete 13-movie holiday lineup below, and make your Christmas picks.
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“It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 29
Christmas Everyday
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Brandy Norwood, Sy’rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C. Riley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Logline: Following the death of her father, Fancy (Norwood) has been more determined than ever to uphold her father’s cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Morgan) has also begun losing her sight. But things aren’t a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister, Belle’s (Smith), wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged, yet charming, contractor Jaylen (Riley) who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Holiday in Happy Hollow
Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks, Austen Jaye
Premieres: 10pm ET/PT
Logline: Kayleigh Brooks (Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Fox) puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa’s Pajamas. Sparks fly — not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win — no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas toy drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?
Thursday, Dec. 4
Do You Fear What I Fear – LMN PREMIERE
Premieres: 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Ciara Hanna, Josh Henderson
Logline: When Claire (Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous “Secret Santa” watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own.
Friday, Dec. 5
Jingle All the Way to Love
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Erin Agostino, Romaine Waite
Logline: Andi Kelton (Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.
A Christmas Cookbook
Premieres: 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti
Logline: Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club — a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions — but the people who feel like home.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Deck the Hallways
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, Jamie M. Callica
Logline: Zoe (Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Devine), who’s traded old traditions for bold new adventures — including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Callica), and their fifth floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve — showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.
Merry Missed Connection
Premieres: 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell
Logline: Marie (Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don’ts she’s compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas?
Friday, Dec. 12
A Runaway Bride for Christmas (working title)
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Nischelle Turner, Mark Ghanime
Logline: When runaway bride Emma (Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she’s ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Ghanime) — who’s hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she’s brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas.
Christmas in Alaska
Premieres: 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Emma Johnson, Marcus Rosner
Logline: Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Johnson) follows her young son’s festive bucket list, and Oliver (Rosner) puts his family issues aside to help save his sister’s inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton
Logline: Executive produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown, Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch follows pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Hilton), who suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas and is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Kebbel), a single mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes’ walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling?
Rodeo Christmas Romance
Premieres: 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Rebecca Dalton, Corey Sevier
Logline: When fiercely independent equestrian, Emma (Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Sevier) — only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.
Friday, Dec. 19
Sweet Holiday Romance
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Erin Karpluk, Christopher Russell
Logline: Amanda (Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she’s losing her edge. Wanting to reclaim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she’ll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Russell), in charge of operations and he doesn’t have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.
Saturday, Dec. 20
A Pickleball Christmas
Premieres: 8pm ET/PT
Stars: James Lafferty, Zibby Allen
Logline: Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family’s racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Allen), the club’s pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.
