The era of “It’s a Wonderful Life” has arrived. Lifetime’s holiday programming event begins November 29th. This year includes 12 new Christmas movies, which will air on Fridays and Saturdays starting November 29th.
This year’s films include the return of popular actors like Brandi Norwood, Vivica A. Fox, Jackie Harry, Nichelle Turner, Tyler Hilton and Arielle Kebbell, as well as introducing new talent to the Lifetime family like James Rafferty.
Kane and Caitlin Brown also join the Lifetime universe and serve as executive producers on Kebbell and Hilton’s film Thank You God: Christmas on the Keller Ranch.
On December 4th, Lifetime Movie Network will air the new holiday thriller “Do What I Fear.”
As part of this season, Lifetime will release 100 popular holiday movies on its website, app and VOD partners starting October 27th. All new movies will also be available on TVE/VOD the day after their premiere. Lifetime Movie Club will offer 70 library titles starting October 24th, and Lifetime’s holiday movie favorite FAST Channel will begin offering library titles starting November 1st.
See the complete schedule below.
every day of christmas
November 29th 8pm
Starring: Brandi Norwood, Cyrai Smith, Debbie Morgan, Robert C. Reilly, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Synopsis: “After her father’s death, Fancy (Brandy Norwood) is more determined than ever to preserve her father’s cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Debbie Morgan) also begins to lose her sight. But things don’t go as smoothly as Fancy also plans the wedding of the bride’s baby sister Belle (Cyrai Smith). When a water pipe bursts, plans for the fairy-tale wedding are interrupted. Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Jalen (Robert C. Reilly), a rugged but charming contractor tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas.”
Christmas campaign
November 29th 10pm
Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Jackie Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks, Austin Jay
Synopsis: “Kayley Brooks (Chelsea Rose Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive looking to stay ahead of the competition, while her counterpart Darren Morgan (Austin Jay) is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Vivica A. Fox), challenges them to come up with a fun and festive twist on their top client, Santa’s, Inc.’s holiday sales pitch. Bring the two together. Pajamas. Sparks fly not only in the office but also in the rivalry to decide the pitch. Kaylie wants it all, and Alex is determined to win, no matter the cost. As they fight, their personal lives and professional ambitions collide, and neither believes that the key to success is in the other. From a Christmas toy drive to a surprise family dinner where Kaylie introduces Darren to Denise (Jackie Harry), Darren’s mother and the series of moments of conflict and connection between the two are both funny and heartwarming. But when their rivalry becomes something more, will their growing feelings for each other withstand the pressure? ”
do you fear what i am afraid of
December 4th 8pm (LMN)
Cast: Ciara Hanna, Josh Henderson
Synopsis: “When Claire (Ciara Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her new start turns horrifying when creepy holiday decorations start appearing in her apartment…each message from someone who knows her well. Who is the dangerous “Secret Santa” watching over her? Is it her attractive new neighbor? An ex-boyfriend who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to reveal a secret. Place the table on the table and set your own traps.
Jingle All the Way to Love
December 5th 8pm
Cast: Erin Agostino, Romaine Waite
Synopsis: “Andy Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to give it away. Years later, Andy, now a lawyer, wins a radio contest where host Jake (Romaine Waite) turns the story of sleigh bells and strangers into a segment in which listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.”
christmas cookbook
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December 5th 10pm
Cast: Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti
Synopsis: “Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Carley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in the Christmas Club, a festive group of foodies who cook, give back, and celebrate the season alone. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder Karen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she discovers that the best part of Christmas may not be the food and traditions, but the people who make her feel at home.
decorate the hallway
Image credit: Sid Wong
December 6th 8pm
Cast: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, Jamie M. Kalica
Synopsis: “Zoe (Naica Toussaint), a Bay Area technology executive, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who has abandoned old traditions and embarked on a bold new adventure, including canceling a cherished holiday party thrown by her late husband. Team up with Karika and their fifth-floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, the fun is put in jeopardy, but Agnes steps in. The entire building comes together for a joyful Christmas Eve that shows the spirit of the holidays, new memories, and maybe even new love being made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.
merry miss connection
December 6th 10pm
Cast: Emily Alataro, Andrew Bushell
Synopsis: “Marie (Emily Alataro) has everything, including a detailed account of her life for the past 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 carries a diary with her to-dos and to-do lists she’s compiled over the years for reference. But during the event, she leaves the diary and picks up the wrong one.” Will a star-crossed diary and a potential soulmate find their way back to each other at Christmas?
Christmas Runaway Bride (tentative title)
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December 12th 8pm
Cast: Nichelle Turner, Mark Ganime
Synopsis: “Emma (Nichelle Turner), a runaway bride, seeks refuge in the only town she’s ever called home, but unexpectedly falls in love with her high school crush, Mitch (Mark Ganime), who has been hiding his heartbreak. But when her ex-boyfriend arrives and is determined to win her back, she must decide whether she has the courage to risk her heart one more time before Christmas.”
Christmas in Alaska
December 12th 10pm
Cast: Emma Johnson, Marcus Rosner
Synopsis: “Rival journalists vying for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stranded in snowy Alaska when their planes are forced to make an emergency landing. Megan (Emma Johnson) follows her young son’s festive bucket list, and Oliver (Marcus Rosner) puts aside family matters to save his sister’s inn and finds himself embroiled in a completely unexpected Christmas romance.”
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Image credit: Petr Mohr
December 13th 8pm
Cast: Ariel Kebbell, Tyler Hilton (executive produced by Kane and Caitlin Brown)
Synopsis: “Professional hockey player Wes Campbell (Tyler Hilton) is injured during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas and is referred to Nashville’s Keller Ranch to recover. There, he meets Maggie Keller (Ariel Kebbell), a no-nonsense rancher and single mother of her equestrian assistant therapist son Dawson (Eshan Lyall). Desperate to get back on the ice, a skeptical Wes decides to try horse therapy. Maggie succeeds in breaking through Wes’ walls and helps him recover from the loss of her husband. But when an unexpected romance develops between them, will it be a journey away or just a holiday romp?
rodeo christmas romance
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December 13th 10pm
Cast: Rebecca Dalton, Corey Sevier
Cast: “Emma (Rebecca Dalton), an independent horsewoman, finds herself away at the ranch for a friend while caring for an injured horse over Christmas, and clashes with Noal (Corey Sevier), a brooding military veteran. But she discovers the magic of the season may be just what they need to heal their hearts.”
sweet holiday romance
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December 19th 8pm
Cast: Erin Karpluk, Christopher Russell
Synopsis: “Amanda (Erin Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, worries that she is losing her edge. Hoping to reclaim her title as Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market’s Christmas Cookie Competition, which challenges bakers to collaborate with other businesses to create the best confections. When Amanda learns that she can find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Little We decided to pair up with Shop of Fudge. A community staple. Little did she know, the owner, Jackie, had left management responsibilities to her handsome nephew Simon (Christopher Russell), who had no knowledge of fudge making. With Jackie gone, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, but they learn that their conflicting philosophies can make for a sweet and delicious romance. ”
pickleball christmas
Image credit: Sid Wong
December 20th 8pm
Cast: Zibby Allen, James Rafferty
Synopsis: “After the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (James Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to learn that his family’s racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with the club’s pickleball coach, Caroline (Zibby Allen), Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that just might save the club. Sparks fly on and off the court. Luke realizes that the biggest victory may be a new chapter in love, family, and home.”
