Every TV holiday special airing in 2024 by the network


Check out the Holiday 2024 TV schedule to see when each network is airing its specials.

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The holiday season is upon us. us On and off screen.

ABC, NBC, CBS and more networks have shared their upcoming programming and fans have plenty to choose from. Before that Wicked Releasing in cinemas, Ariana Grande And Cynthia Ario Previewing the highly anticipated film with a TV special. On Freeform, there’s never a dull moment with daily festival movies and premieres.

There are even holiday-themed episodes for TV shows like Ghost, Abbott Elementary And for those looking for more nostalgia, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas And more movies are scheduled to air multiple times throughout December.

Keep scrolling for a guide to holiday programming for 2024:

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Tuesday 19 November
Gravity Defying: The Curtain Rises on Wicked: 10 p.m. on NBC

Thursday, November 21
Is Nugget dead? A Christmas Story: 8 p.m. on CBS

Wednesday, November 27
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Countdown: NBC at 8 p.m

Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving: 9 p.m. on NBC

The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: ABC 20/20: 9pm special edition on ABC

Thursday, November 28
98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 8:30 a.m. on NBC
The National Dog Show presented by Purina: 12 p.m. on NBC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Mary Poppins: 8pm on ABC

Saturday, November 30
Here I Am Reindeer: 8 p.m. on CBS

Sunday, December 1st
Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You: 10:30 a.m. on Freeform
Ruined the Halls of America’s Funniest Home Video: 35 Years of Vacation: 7 p.m. on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular: 8 p.m. on ABC

Monday, December 2
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: 8 p.m. on ABC
Press Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III: 9 p.m. on ABC

Tuesday, December 3
CMA Country Christmas: 8 p.m. on ABC
Abbott Elementary: 8 p.m. on ABC
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: 9 p.m. on ABC
Celebrity Family Feud: 9:02 p.m. on ABC

Wednesday, December 4
Christmas at Rockefeller Center: NBC at 8 p.m
Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Season Spectacular: NBC at 10 p.m

Thursday, December 5
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: NBC at 8 p.m
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8pm on ABC
Frosty the Snowman: NBC at 8:30 p.m
Matlock Holiday Episode: 9 p.m. on CBS
Elisabeth Christmas Episode: 10 p.m. on CBS

Friday, December 6
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: NBC at 8 p.m

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Sunday, December 8
The Equalizer Christmas Episode: 8:30 p.m. on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Lion King: 8:31 pm on ABC
Dashing Through the Snow: 9:55pm on Freeform
Santa’s Little Helper: 12 a.m. on Freeform

Tuesday 10 December
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure: 8pm on ABC
Toy Story That Time Forgot: 8:30 p.m. on ABC
Disney’s Preparation and Landing: 9 p.m. on ABC
Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty Vs. Nice: 9:30pm on ABC

Wednesday, December 11
Shrek the Halls: NBC at 8:30 p.m
A Motown Christmas: NBC at 9 p.m

Thursday, December 12
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8pm on ABC

Friday 13 December
Shark Tank: 8 p.m. on ABC

Sunday, December 15
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Sound of Music: 7pm on ABC
An Evening with Dua Lipa: 8:30 p.m. on CBS

Monday, December 16
A Little Big Town Christmas at the Opry: NBC at 8 p.m
NCIS Christmas Episode: 9 p.m. on CBS

Wednesday, December 18
Heart Radio Jungle Ball 2024: 8pm on ABC
Saturday Night Live Christmas: NBC at 9 p.m

Thursday, December 19
The Great Christmas Light Fight: 8pm on ABC
Ghosts: One Hour Ghostbusters Special: CBS at 8 p.m
Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas: CBS at 9 p.m
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas: 10 p.m. on NBC

Friday 20 December
National Christmas Tree Lighting: 8 p.m. on CBS
Josh Groban and Friends Go Home for the Holidays: 9 p.m. on CBS

Sunday, December 22
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Santa Claus: ABC at 8 p.m
47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: 8:30 p.m. on CBS

Tuesday 24 December
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Home Alone: ​​8 p.m. on ABC
It’s a Wonderful Life: NBC at 8 p.m
The Price Is Right on tonight’s holiday episode: 8 p.m. on CBS
Christmas Eve Mass: NBC at 11:30 p.m

Wednesday, December 25
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: 10 a.m. on ABC
NBA Christmas Special: 12pm on ABC
NBA Countdown: 7:30 p.m. on ABC
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: NBC 8:30 p.m

Thursday, December 26
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas: 9 p.m. on NBC
Year: 2024: 9pm on ABC

Friday 27 December
The Greatest Home Videos: Holiday Edition (hosted by Cedric the Entertainer): CBS at 8 p.m.
Grammy Great: The Stories Behind the Songs: 9 p.m. on CBS

Sunday, December 29
Grammy Great: Most Memorable Moments: 9 p.m. on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen: 7pm on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen 2: 9 pm on ABC

Tuesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash: CBS at 8 p.m
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: ABC

Monday January 1st
135th Day Parade Presented by Honda: 11 a.m. on NBC
2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 8 p.m. on ABC


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