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ABC Unwraps 2025 Christmas Schedule

ABC Unwraps 2025 Christmas Schedule

In a holiday treat for fans of festive programming, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) has officially unveiled its Christmas television schedule for 2025. The line-up is a delightful mix of beloved classics, new specials, and highly anticipated premieres, promising an enchanting holiday season for viewers of all ages.

Kicking off the countdown is the perennial favorite, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ This timeless classic will air on the 1st of December, marking the start of the holiday season. Following close behind is the 1966 animated marvel, ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ which will air on the 5th of December, giving families a chance to gather around the television for an early dose of holiday cheer.

On the 10th of December, viewers will be treated to the network premiere of ‘Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing.’ This heartwarming film, which is part of Hallmark’s popular ‘Christmas in Evergreen’ series, promises to add a touch of romance and magic to the holiday line-up.

For fans of reality TV, ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’ will return for its 13th season, beginning on the 15th of December. This fierce competition showcases the most extravagant Christmas light displays from across the country, with families vying for the coveted Light Fight trophy and a cash prize.

The network has also announced a special holiday episode of ‘The Bachelor’ set to air on Christmas Eve, promising a festive twist on the popular dating show. On Christmas day, viewers can look forward to ‘Disney’s Magical Christmas Day Parade,’ a dazzling display of holiday spirit featuring celebrity performances, enchanting floats, and a special appearance by Santa.

In addition to these highlights, ABC’s Christmas schedule is packed with a variety of other holiday specials, including ‘I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown,’ ‘Shrek the Halls,’ and ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.’

For younger viewers, the network has also included a line-up of Disney Junior Christmas specials and the premiere of a new animated movie, ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year.’

The season will wrap up with ‘New Yearâs Rockin’ Eve,’ a star-studded celebration featuring live performances from today’s hottest artists to ring in the New Year.

ABC’s 2025 holiday schedule is a testament to the network’s commitment to providing diverse, inclusive, and high-quality programming that encapsulates the spirit of the season. With an impressive array of offerings, this year’s line-up is sure to bring joy and laughter to households nationwide. So, mark your calendars and prepare for a season full of festive cheer with ABC.

In addition to ‘The Santa Clause,’ check out what’s coming to ABC this Christmas season in the press release below…

LINEUP

 Returning Favorites Include a New Season of âThe Great Christmas Light Fight,â âCMA Country Christmas,â âDick Clarkâs New Yearâs Rockinâ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,â and More

Plus, ABC To Nationally Broadcast All Five NBA Games on Christmas Day

.ABC is sleighing this holiday season with festive programming during the most wonderful time of the year.

Highlights include joyful episodes of âAbbott Elementary,â âAmericaâs Funniest Home Videos,â âCelebrity Family Feud,â âCelebrity Wheel of Fortune,â âShark Tank,â âShifting Gearsâ and âWhat Would You Do?: Holiday Edition,â alongside a new season of âThe Great Christmas Light Fight.â

âDancing with the Holidaysâ will dazzle viewers in a brand-new program joining ABCâs annual holiday specials, which include âCMA Country Christmasâ from Nashville, âThe Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular,â âThe Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,â âiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025,â ratings juggernaut âNew Yearâs Rockinâ Eve with Ryan Seacrestâ and the â2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.â Also joining the festivities is âKevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,â which shares the journey of the birth of Jesus.

Holiday favorites including The Wonderful World of Disney presents âThe Sound of Music,â âHome Aloneâ and âThe Santa Clauseâ will air alongside the broadcast debut of âPrep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol,â a brand-new Christmas special.

The holidays are a time for family co-viewing and ABC leads the way. âNew Yearâs Rockinâ Eve with Ryan Seacrestâ was the most co-viewed entertainment special on broadcast television last year. In addition, since its debut as part of ABCâs holiday programming in 2022, âHome Aloneâ has annually been the highest-rated movie on any network among Adults 18-49 across the entire year and stood as last yearâs most co-viewed movie of the holiday season on broadcast television.

ABC will also nationally broadcast a day full of star-studded NBA action on Christmas Day. Additionally, a special edition of âInside the NBAâ will air from 7:30-8:00 p.m. All five games will also be available to watch on ESPN.

Airdates and episode descriptions are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific).

THURSDAY, NOV. 27
8:00-11:00 p.m. â The Wonderful World of Disney Presents âMary Poppinsâ
Mary Poppins flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. The spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a âJolly Holidayâ to reconnect the children with their parents.

SUNDAY, NOV. 30
8:01-8:30 p.m. â Disneyâs âPrep & Landingâ
A high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as Prep and Landing ensures homes worldwide are prepared for Santaâs visit. An elf named Wayne and his idealistic partner, Lanny, encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits.

8:30-9:00 p.m. â Disneyâs âPrep & Landing: Naughty vs. Niceâ
The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid!

9:00-9:31 p.m. â Disneyâs âPrep & Landing: The Snowball Protocolâ
Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking heâs in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.

9:31-10:00 p.m. â âOlafâs Frozen Adventureâ
Itâs the first holiday season since the gates reopened, and Olaf teams up with Sven on a merry mission to bring home the best traditions and save Anna and Elsaâs âfirst Christmas in forever.â

10:00-11:00 p.m. â âSanta Claus Is Cominâ to Townâ
In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions, Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others.

MONDAY, DEC. 1
8:00-10:00 p.m. â The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
The 10th annual seasonal celebration will feature new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2
8:00-9:01 p.m. â âDancing with the Holidaysâ
The ballroom comes alive with holiday magic as âDancing with the Starsâ celebrates the season with festive-themed routines, dazzling musical performances and special holiday greetings.

9:01-10:02 p.m. â âCMA Country Christmasâ
Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the 16th annual âCMA Country Christmasâ will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of festive classics from country musicâs biggest stars. Hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, the holiday special will include performances by Daigle, Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and BeBe Winans.

10:02-11:00 p.m. â âWhat Would You Do?: Holiday Editionâ
Santa isnât the only one watching this season! âWhat Would You Do?â returns with a special holiday episode. John Quinones and Sara Haines see whoâs naughty, whoâs nice â and whoâs caught in between. The hidden cameras are rolling, and the scenarios include a woman shamed for being single during the holidays, a child facing recital stage fright, an unhoused veteran falling victim to thieves, and a little person being asked intrusive questions. Celebrate the holiday spirit with this special episode of âWhat Would You Do?âÂ

THURSDAY, DEC. 4
8:00-9:00 p.m. â Celebrity Family Feud: âThe Housemaid vs The Housewives All-Stars Holiday Specialâ
Hosted by Steve Harvey, Paul Feig, Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Sarah Cooper from âThe Housemaidâ movie face off against Cynthia Bailey, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Melissa Gorga and Alexia Nepola from âThe Real Housewives.â

9:00-10:00 p.m. â The Great Christmas Light Fight: âThe Holiday Expressâ (Season Premiere)
On the Season 13 premiere, itâs beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Palusso, Greason and Jimenez families compete for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted âLight Fightâ trophy as Carter Oosterhouse judges these over-the-top displays.

10:00-11:00 p.m. â The Great Christmas Light Fight: âSantaâs Making His Listâ
In an all-new episode of âThe Great Christmas Light Fight,â judge Taniya Nayak continues the holiday festivities as the Irvin, Lunar and Kopatz families battle for the $50,000 grand prize and coveted âLight Fightâ trophy.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7
7:00-8:01 p.m. â Americaâs Funniest Home Videos: âHoliday Hoots, Santa Shenanigans, and Festive Funniesâ
This week, itâs a dose of holiday hilarity as kids react to unwanted gifts, pets create Christmas tree chaos, and families fumble through festive fun. Plus, nine of the seasonâs top winners face off for the $100,000 prize.

9:00-11:00 p.m. â The Wonderful World of Disney Presents âThe Santa Clauseâ
On Christmas Eve, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.Â

TUESDAY, DEC. 9
8:00-10:00 p.m. â âKevin Costner Presents: The First Christmasâ
Kevin Costner hosts the special exploring the extraordinary journey of Mary and Joseph as they navigate the hardships, trials and triumphs surrounding Jesus Christâs birth, offering an inspiring way to experience the true meaning of Christmas.Â

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10
8:00-8:30 p.m. â Shifting Gears: âNutcrackerâ (Midseason Finale)
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isnât always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice. Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his âpromposal.â Pamela Adlon guest stars.

8:30-9:02 p.m. â Abbott Elementary: âBirthdayâ (Midseason Finale)
Jacob takes the lead on organizing Abbottâs annual winter show, and Janine celebrates her 30th birthday.

9:02-10:02 p.m. â Shark Tank: â1708â
âTis the season for holiday cheer, but will the Sharks be in the giving spirit? Entrepreneurs present seasonal offerings in hopes of fa-la-la-landing an investment deal with the Sharks.

THURSDAY, DEC. 11
8:00-9:00 p.m. â âCelebrity Wheel of Fortuneâ
 âCelebrity Wheel of Fortune,â hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, will celebrate the holiday season in style with BIG celebrity names and lots of holiday cheer! Plus, a $50,000 giveaway for a viewer at home.Â

9:00-10:00 p.m. â The Great Christmas Light Fight: âChristmas Vacationâ
Judged by Taniya Nayak, the tree-mendous Christmas decor competition heats up as the Hak, Paul and Riera families put their creative skills to the test to win the $50,000 grand prize and âLight Fightâ trophy.Â

10:00-11:00 p.m. â The Great Christmas Light Fight: âHoliday Igloominationâ
Itâs the most wonderful time of the year. The Martin, Horn and Vistalli families go head-to-head for the most spectacular holiday displays in hopes of earning the $50,000 grand prize and âLight Fightâ trophy as Carter Oosterhouse judges.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17
8:00-10:00 p.m. â âiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025â
The seasonâs iconic holiday music event with the yearâs top artist performances and star-studded appearances returning to ring in holiday cheer.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18
9:00-10:00 p.m. â The Great Christmas Light Fight: âYou Decked My Battleshipâ
In this festive heavyweight special episode, Carter Oosterhouse judges displays created by Nauticusâ Winterfest, Imaginarium and River of Lights, all vying for the $50,000 grand prize and âLight Fightâ trophy.

10:00-11:00 p.m. â The Great Christmas Light Fight: âItâs Gonna Be Elftasticâ (Season Finale)
In the final showdown of the season, the Loder, Perez and Plourde families share their versions of winter wonderlands with judge Taniya Nayak in hopes of winning the $50,000 grand prize and âLight Fightâ trophy.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21
7:00-11:00 p.m. â The Wonderful World of Disney Presents âThe Sound of Musicâ
Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star in the Oscar®-winning film, celebrating its 60th anniversary and featuring songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein: âEdelweiss,â âMy Favorite Things,â âDo-Re-Mi,â âSixteen Going on Seventeenâ and âThe Sound of Music.â

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24
8:00-10:30 p.m. â The Wonderful World of Disney Presents âHome Aloneâ
Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister gets busy decorating the house. But heâs not decking the halls with tinsel and holly â he has to defend his home from two bumbling burglars.

THURSDAY, DEC. 25
10:00 a.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. CST / 5:00 a.m. MST / 5:00 a.m. PST â 40th Anniversary Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Disneyâs Emmy® Award-winning annual celebration returns Christmas morning with magical star-studded performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, HawaiÊ»i.

12:00 p.m. EST â NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks
The action tips off from Madison Square Garden where the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell return to New York to face the Knicks and Jalen Brunson.

2:30 p.m. EST â NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama visit the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

5:00 p.m. EST â NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks and Cooper Flagg visit the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.

7:30 p.m. EST â âInside the NBAâ

8:00 p.m. EST â NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers.
The gameâs biggest names take center court in Los Angeles when the Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka DonÄiÄ, host the Houston Rockets and newly acquired star Kevin Durant.

10:30 p.m. EST â NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver
Nuggets.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards, fresh off their Western Conference Finals appearance, visit the Denver Nuggets and Nikola JokiÄ.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
âDick Clarkâs New Yearâs Rockinâ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025â
ABCâs âDick Clarkâs New Yearâs Rockinâ Eve with Ryan Seacrestâ is the preeminent destination for viewers to ring in the new year. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest live from Times Square, the show celebrates the yearâs very best in music, featuring a night of superstar performances. Wrapping up the holiday season, the nationâs most-watched New Yearâs Eve celebration gives viewers a glimpse of the festivities from around the globe. More information about co-hosts, performance lineup and additional locations will be announced soon.

THURSDAY, JAN. 1
8:00-11:00 p.m. â â2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonyâ
Recorded live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, this yearâs ceremony features rare once-in-a-lifetime performances and moments celebrating the legacy and influence of this yearâs Inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the Performer category, along with Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.