Happy holidays! Here are a number of notable new and repeat holiday episodes of your favorite TV shows. All times are Eastern; we’ll be updating the post with more holiday TV episodes as more info comes in.
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LIVE with Kelly and Michael: “Holiday Gift Guide” — Dec. 1-5 on syndicated channels. Weeklong series on holiday gift suggestions.
American Dad: “Dreaming of a White Porsche Christmas” — Dec. 1 at 9pm on TBS. When Stan wishes he could have Principal Lewis’ carefree, single life, a la It’s a Wonderful Life, his wish comes true. Meanwhile, in his wish world, Principal Lewis has Stan’s family.
Chicago Fire: “Santa Bites” — Dec. 2 at 10pm on NBC. A house fire leads members of the truck and squad to race to save the lives of the couple trapped inside, and then are faced with the perplexing aftermath. Meanwhile, Chief Boden prepares to start his new family, while the combination of life at work and home pushes Casey and Dawson apart. Elsewhere, Molly’s II has its chance to shine at the Chicago Holiday Fest.
SNL Christmas — Dec. 3 at 9pm on NBC. This two-hour special features the funniest Christmas-themed clips from 40 years of the iconic late-night series Saturday Night Live.
Nashville: “Two Sides to Every Story” — Dec. 3 at 10pm on ABC. Rayna continues to pull out all stops in self-promotion, this time by agreeing to do a televised Christmas special from her home, for charity, with Luke and the children. When Rayna invites Deacon to join the filming, things get awkward fast – her magazine cover story has reverberations for her personal life. Meantime, it’s Nashville’s Winterfest, and Zoey, Gunnar and Avery have an opportunity to perform. With Scarlett’s coaching, Terry sings for the crowd and blows them away but cannot handle the limelight. Will and Layla go to Winterfest and each find solace but separately.
Uncle Grandpa: “Christmas Special” — Dec. 4 at 5:30pm on Cartoon Network. Santa and Uncle Grandpa must work through their personal differences order to save Christmas.
Regular Show: “White Elephant Gift Exchange/Merry Christmas Mordecai” — Dec. 4 at 7:30pm on Cartoon Network. The park guys want revenge on Muscle Man for all his terrible gifts; Mordecai has to get through a Christmas party with CJ without messing everything up.
Jake and the Never Land Pirates: “Captain Scrooge” — Dec. 5 at 8:30am on Disney Junior. In this pirate version of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” Captain Scrooge (played by Captain Hook) is visited by ghostly Captain Treasure Tooth and taken to the past, present and future.
Wallykazam!: “Wally Saves the Trollidays!” — Dec. 5 at 10:30am on Nickelodeon. It’s that time of year when the Jingle Troll makes Trolliday wishes come true. When Bobgoblin gets his hands on the sack of magical wishes, Wally has to help him remember the true spirit of the season.
Zack & Quack: “The Pop-Up Christmas Calendar/Zack’s Christmas Letter” — Dec. 5 at 5:30pm on Nick Jr. Zack gives his friends a special pop-up calendar to help them count down the days until Christmas. When Quack and Fluffy accidentally lose all of the Christmas surprises that pop out of it, they have to find a way to make it right. / Zack’s mailbox gets frozen at Christmastime so he sets out to deliver his letter to Santa Claus in person, but getting to the North Pole and finding Santa proves harder than Zack and Quack expected. Now it’s going to take a real Christmas miracle to save the day.
Girl Meets World: “Girl Meets Home for the Holidays” — Dec. 5 at 8pm on Disney Channel. It’s Christmas at the Matthews, and Cory’s best friend, Shawn Hunter, Riley’s grandparents, and Uncle Joshua are coming over for a holiday dinner. Meanwhile, Topanga works on executing the perfect meal to put her mother-in-law at ease while Shawn sees his likeness in Maya and forms a bond with her and Riley.
Dog With a Blog: “Stan Steals Christmas” — Dec. 5 at 8:30pm on Disney Channel. In an effort to teach the James-Jennings kids the true meaning behind Christmas, Stan hides all of the holiday presents from the family, ultimately teaching them a greater lesson about giving back to others.
Grimm: “The Grimm Who Stole Christmas” — Dec. 5 at 9pm on NBC. Nick and Hank are called to investigate a bizarre string of home invasions that lead to an even stranger Wesen phenomena. Monroe has a very special Christmas surprise in store for Rosalee. Meanwhile, Truble (guest star Jacqueline Toboni) comes to a life changing realization that will affect everyone.
Rabbids Invasion: “Rabbid Stick-Up/O’Come All Ye Rabbids/Slippery and Soapy” — Dec. 6 at 11:30am on Nickelodeon. A Rabbid gets mixed in with a group of goofy bank robbers; the Rabbids try to recreate the spirit of Christmas by decorating a palm tree on the beach.; a Rabbid makes friends with a bar of soap.
The Simpsons: “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas” — Dec. 7 at 8pm & Dec. 21 at 7:30pm on FOX (pictured at top). After Moe convinces Homer to stay out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer not to come home. This leads to Homer’s sad trek through lonely Springfield, where he learns that the only place where one should truly get drunk on Christmas is home.
Long Island Medium — Dec. 7 at 8pm on TLC. During its most recent season, viewers had a chance to enter to win a “Knock and Shock” reading, and now the winner will be surprised live on air when Theresa Caputo shows up on their doorstep to give a reading in their own home. The event will air during this special holiday episode, featuring Theresa and her family participating in a charity event at her dad’s firehouse, where she and Larry agree to dress as Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and of course help people connect with their loved ones who have passed on. Live cut-ins with Theresa and the winner will also continue throughout the night.
TV Land’s Merrython — Dec. 7 beginning at 8pm on TV Land. Christmas-themed episodes of classic series such as The Golden Girls, Friends and Roseanne.
I Didn’t Do It: “Merry Miss Sis” — Dec. 7 at 8:30pm on Disney Channel. The Watson twin’s sibling rivalry reaches an all-time high during their family’s holiday party, leading Logan to wish he never had a sister. A special angel grants his wish and shows Logan how different his family and friends would be if Lindy wasn’t around.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Pontiac Bandit Returns” — Dec. 7 at 8:30pm on FOX. “The Pontiac Bandit,” aka Doug Judy (guest star Craig Robinson), is back in custody, after jamming up Jake and Rosa in his previous encounter with them. But when Rosa discovers that Judy knows the whereabouts of the “Giggle Pig” drug leader, Capt. Holt offers the perp a plea deal to help track down the drug kingpin. Meanwhile, Gina and Boyle are nervous that their parents might be getting too close, and Santiago makes Holt a Christmas gift against his wishes.
Family Guy: “The 2,000-Year-Old Virgin” — Dec. 7 at 9pm & Dec. 21 at 9pm on FOX. After running into Jesus at the Quahog Mall, Peter is stunned to discover that the Son of God is still a virgin. So, he enlists Quagmire and Cleveland to help him throw Jesus the best birthday ever by finding a way to help him become a man.
Bob’s Burgers: “Father of the Bob” — Dec. 7 at 9:30pm & Dec. 24 at 8:30pm on FOX. At Bob’s father’s Christmas party, Bob and “Big Bob” (guest voice Carl Reiner) rehash an old argument and try to outdo each other in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the kids compete to find the best gift for their dad.
LIVE with Kelly and Michael: “Holiday Hits Week” — Dec. 8-12 on syndicated channels. A week of musical acts including Renee Fleming, Sara Evans, Johnnyswim, Anthony Hamilton, Idina Menzel and more.
The Fosters: “Christmas Past” — Dec. 8 at 8pm on ABC Family. Brandon remembers Callie and Jude’s first Christmas with the Fosters.
The Originals: “The Map of Moments” — Dec. 8 at 8pm on The CW. After reuniting with her brothers, Rebekah convinces Elijah and Klaus to participate in a family tradition from their childhood.
Switched at Birth: “Yuletide Fortune Tellers” — Dec. 8 at 9pm on ABC Family. As the holidays approach, Bay bristles at Kathryn’s festive holiday spirit, complete with homemade peanut brittle and Christmas karaoke, while Daphne is frustrated with Regina’s usual tradition of movies and Chinese food for Christmas. Then, after a joint family dinner including “magical” garlic knots, they wake to discover that the switch never happened. In this alternate life, Bay is an Olympic hopeful and Daphne is a successful artist with an upcoming exhibit. Is it the Christmas miracle they’ve always wanted? Could they even get back if they tried?
Castle: “Bad Santa” — Dec. 8 at 10pm on ABC. When an ER physician is gunned down in the street, Castle and Beckett soon discover that the victim was a mob doctor to a Mafia family run by an old friend of Castle’s. Also, against the backdrop of Christmas, Esposito and Lanie reach a defining moment in their relationship.
Swamp People: “Swamp Christmas” — Dec. 8 at 10pm on History. It’s Christmas time, and across the bayou, swampers are preparing for the holidays season. They’re hunting for traditional delicacies strait from their backyards, decorating their trees, wrapping their presents and cooking up a storm-Swamp Style. Whether it’s taking the kids on their first big game hunt, diving in the water to harvest fresh meat, or dressing up as Papa Noel, the Cajuns’ take on Santa Claus.
Pretty Little Liars: “How the ‘A’ Stole Christmas” — Dec. 9 at 8pm on ABC Family. Christmas is quickly approaching, and all of Rosewood is full of merriment, except for Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer, who aren’t feeling much holiday cheer after the loss of Mona and Spencer’s murder charge looming over them. But when an opportunity presents itself with the chance to get evidence to clear Spencer’s name, the girls and their partners devise a plan to get justice for Mona and finally bring Alison down. If the plan is successful, it could be a very Merry Christmas after all. Meanwhile, Alison gets a glimpse of the past, present and future by a ghostly presence.
The Flash: “The Man in the Yellow Suit” — Dec. 9 at 8pm on The CW. Barry enjoys the annual tradition of tree trimming and gift exchange with Joe and Iris. He gives Iris a touching gift, but the moment is interrupted by Eddie’s arrival.
Chasing Life: “Locks of Love” — Dec. 9 at 9pm on ABC Family. April’s grandparents (guest stars Ed Asner and Marion Ross) stir up trouble when they pay a visit and the Carvers celebrate an early family Christmas. The full contents of Leo’s cryptic voicemail are revealed, leading April and Leo to rethink their last goodbye. In an attempt to help her friend cope with the effects of chemo, Beth helps April with a makeover, or two.
New Girl: “LAXmas” — Dec. 9 at 9pm & Dec. 23 at 8pm on FOX. As the gang prepares to depart for the holidays, they quickly find they may be home alone when they are all trapped at the airport.
The Mindy Project: “Christmas” — Dec. 9 at 9:30pm & Dec. 23 at 8:30pm on FOX. As the holidays approach, Mindy wonders if Danny is about to propose, and a case of mistaken identity leads Morgan on the perfect date.
About a Boy: “About a Christmas Carol” — Dec. 9 at 9:30pm on NBC. With Christmas celebrations in full swing, Will is in agony over the cheerfulness around his least favorite holiday and the constant playing of his hit song “Runaway Sleigh.” With his lawsuit still pending, Laurie advises Will to settle and move on. Refusing to give up any of his earnings, Will and Marcus go on a search for the original handwritten song lyrics as evidence to prove he is the sole writer of the song. Meanwhile, Fiona and Andy try to create the perfect white Christmas for Marcus.
The Middle: “The Christmas Wall” — Dec. 10 at 8pm on ABC. Frankie has had enough of schlepping out the Christmas decorations and trying to make the perfect holiday for her family — who she feels doesn’t appreciate all that she does for them — and decides to kick back on the couch and have a minimalist Christmas this year. Meanwhile, due to Sue’s allergy to real Christmas trees, Mike attempts to purchase an artificial one and ends up not getting what he paid for. Axl puts Boss Co. back into business for the holidays as Tree Wise Men but gets into such a heated argument with Sean over a misfit toy that the two can’t seem to work together, and Brick becomes fascinated by a Christmas letter the family has received and attempts to write one on his own outlining the past year of the Hecks.
Melissa & Joey: “A Melanie & Josiah Christmas” — Dec. 10 at 8pm on ABC Family. It’s Mel and Joe’s first Christmas as a couple, which leads to a competition over whose family ornament should take the prestigious top spot on the tree. To defend her ornament’s worthiness, Mel tells an elaborate tale about how the star came into her family over 100 years ago. Her great-great-grandmother Melanie was engaged to the town’s rich bachelor, Alistair, but her heart belonged to the lowly stable boy, Josiah.
Arrow: “The Climb” — Dec. 10 at 8pm on The CW. Laurel is stunned when her father delivers a very special Christmas gift – her mother, Dinah (guest star Alex Kingston).
Baby Daddy: “It’s a Wonderful Emma” — Dec. 10 at 8:30pm on ABC Family. Overwhelmed by the holidays, Ben wishes there was no Christmas, only to discover the repercussions after his wish comes true.
Modern Family: “The Old Man & The Tree” — Dec. 10 at 9pm on ABC. Jay takes Manny out to cut down their own Christmas tree, and Gloria is on edge with mom in town, but changes her tune when she sees her bonding with Claire. Elsewhere, Mitchell is forced to do last minute shopping when they didn’t get Lily the right gift, and Cameron takes Lily to a charity event where they experience the true meaning of Christmas.
Extreme Cheapskates: “Merry Cheapskate Christmas” — Dec. 10 at 9pm on TLC. It’s a special episode of this series, which documents people who go to extremes to save money: Sarah visits junkyards for her family’s Christmas gifts, while Shelley creates a Christmas turkey mutation out of ground meat, chicken and turkey legs.
black-ish: “Black Santa, White Christmas” — Dec. 10 at 9:31pm on ABC. Dre campaigns to be the new Santa at the annual office Christmas party, but when that honor goes to Angelica, the lovely head of HR (guest star Ana Ortiz), he goes to great lengths to unseat her, because he’s convinced Stevens & Lido needs a black Santa. Meanwhile, Bow is tired of competing with Ruby over who cooks the big Christmas Eve dinner.
South Park: “#HappyHolograms” — Dec. 10 at 10pm on Comedy Central. Still burning over Ike calling him a Grandpa, Kyle teams up with some heavy hitters in the entertainment industry to create the most extravagant televised Holiday Spectacular ever. He’s sure that this event will be just the thing to bring families together again. Meanwhile, multiple holograms are still on the loose in South Park.
The Big Bang Theory: “The Clean Room Infiltration” — Dec. 11 at 8pm on CBS. Leonard and Wolowitz turn to Raj for help in dealing with a work emergency. Also, Amy throws an authentic Victorian Christmas party, and Sheldon seeks revenge on her for making him celebrate the holidays.
The Vampire Diaries: “Christmas Through Your Eyes” — Dec. 11 at 8pm on The CW. With the holidays approaching, Bonnie attempts to replicate her favorite holiday traditions, while reminiscing about happier times.
Bad Judge: “Face Mask Mom” — Dec. 11 at 9pm on NBC. Over Christmas, Rebecca tries the case of “Face Mask Mom,” a mother who tackled a PeeWee football player. The trial is made difficult by a sweltering heat, and the air conditioning can only be fixed by a specific union worker that is nowhere to be found. Face Mask Mom and Rebecca realize they can truly enjoy the holidays when surrounded by good friends.
A to Z: “I is for Ill Communication” — Dec. 11 at 9:30pm on NBC. As the holidays approach, Andrew and Zelda seek the help of their friends to find the perfect Christmas gift for one another. Andrew and Stephie come to a decision for Zelda seamlessly, while Zelda and Stu struggle on a gift for Andrew, spending hours shopping at the mall.
Gypsy Sisters: “A Naughty or Nice Christmas” — Dec. 11 at 10pm on TLC. It’s Christmas time in West Virginia and the Gypsy Sisters are ready to kick off the festivities! But not everyone’s in the holiday spirit. Kayla decides to trump Nettie’s costume party with her own “Naughty or Nice” themed celebration. Later, Mellie reveals a very special secret to the family.
Bubble Guppies: “A Very Guppy Christmas” — Dec. 12 at 9am on Nickelodeon. Molly and Gil meet Mr. Claws and his horse Snowflake. When Mr. Grouper’s van gets stuck in the holiday snow, Mr. Claws and Snowflake come to the rescue.
Hawaii Five-0: “Ke Koho Mamao Aku (Longshot)” — Dec. 12 at 9pm on CBS. It’s Christmas in Hawaii and Five-0 travels to the Big Island, where Max is forced to work with a rival medical examiner after a cowboy is poisoned. Also, McGarrett pressures Danny to steal a Christmas tree.
TLC’s Favorite Holiday Moments — Dec. 12 at 10pm on TLC. TLC invites you to take a look back at some of its favorite holiday moments, from the Duggars’ surprise holiday gift, to Kate’s favorite Christmas morning routine, to Theresa’s hunt for the perfect tree.
Littlest Pet Shop: “Winter Wonder” — Dec. 13 at 12:30pm on Discovery Family.
Transformers Rescue Bots: “The Riders of Winter” — Dec. 13 at 1pm on Discovery Family.
My Little Pony: “A Very Minty Christmas” — Dec. 13 at 7pm on Discovery Family. In this one hour animated feature, Minty the clumsy pony thinks she’s accidentally destroyed Christmas for her friends. She embarks on a dangerous mission to the North Pole so she can guide Santa to Ponyville.
Santa Sent Me to the ER — Dec. 13 at 9pm on TLC. Real people confess how their holiday dreams turned into yuletide nightmares full of bumps, bruises and broken Christmas spirit.
Sex Sent Me to the ER: “Holiday Hanky-Panky” — Dec. 13 at 10pm on TLC. A holiday shopping romp becomes a headache when a couple is exposed and lands on the naughty list; college co-eds sneak away from a family holiday party and end up in the ER; after a five minute quickie, a couple thinks a Christmas miracle is on the way.
Mulaney: “It’s a Wonderful Home Alone” — Dec. 14 at 9:30pm & Dec. 24 at 9:30pm on FOX.
2 Broke Girls: “And a Loan for Christmas” — Dec. 15 at 8pm on CBS. Max and Caroline get a bank loan so they can mass-produce their cupcake T-shirts to sell at high-end boutiques. Also, the diner gang poses in Chestnut’s barn as part of a holiday decorating contest Sophie entered.
Mud Lovin’ Rednecks — Dec. 15 at 9pm on Animal Planet. The crew goes all out to create a festive “Muddy South Pole” for the holidays. The mud-covered bunch hosts a scavenger hunt for gifts in the mud, muddy sleigh rides and a mud snowstorm for all the naughty and nice boggers.
Scorpion: “Dominoes” — Dec. 15 at 9pm on CBS. On Christmas Eve, Team Scorpion races to find a way to save a young boy’s life after he is trapped in a beachside cave and the rising tide threatens to drown him.
NCIS: Los Angeles: “Humbug” — Dec. 15 at 10pm on CBS. The team investigates a burglary at a cyber-security company, but Callen must steer clear after Hetty reveals that his girlfriend, Joelle, is one of the lead witnesses. Also, the team discusses their personal holiday travel plans.
NCIS: “House Rules” — Dec. 16 at 8pm on CBS. The NCIS team consults with three cyber-terrorists they imprisoned after a city-wide Internet shutdown the week before Christmas. Also, McGee reflects on the case and Gibbs’ infamous rules as he pens a heartfelt letter to his father.
NCIS: New Orleans: “Stolen Valor” — Dec. 16 at 9pm on CBS. The NCIS team investigates the murder of a retired SEAL who tracked down individuals impersonating military personnel. The case takes a mysterious turn, though, when the lead suspect is found with the Navy jacket of an officer believed to have been killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. Also, Brody discovers the normally holiday-obsessed Lasalle is inexplicably unenthusiastic about Christmas.
The Middle: “The Christmas Tree” — Dec. 17 at 8pm on ABC. When Axl comes home from college for Christmas vacation but would rather spend time with his friends over family, he and Frankie must come up with a time management agreement that will satisfy both of them, Meanwhile, Sue’s severe allergic reaction to the Christmas tree threatens to ruin her holiday, and after it’s discovered that Brick lied to the school about his Christmas wrapping paper sales, he finds himself running a mini Ponzi scheme in an attempt to pay back the debt.
Chrisley Knows Best: “A Very Chrisley Christmas” — Dec. 17 at 10pm on USA Network. The Chrisleys gather around the tree to take a look back at some wildly entertaining never-before-seen footage from season two.
Monsters Inside Me — Dec. 18 at 9pm on Animal Planet. Holiday cheer turns to holiday fear when three victims receive monstrous gifts of the near deathly variety. In New Hampshire, a man emerges from surgery just in time for Christmas only to find himself on the brink of death. In Florida, a woman is Christmas shopping when she suddenly feels a stabbing pain in her eyes. As the pain becomes more severe, she begins to see worms in her eyes. In Utah, the grandmother of a large family coughs up what becomes a life-threatening infectious disease that puts her in the hospital for the holidays. With medical complications this severe, each victim prays for his and her own Christmas miracle.
Two and a Half Men: “Clockwise in Black Hole Until Tight” — Dec. 18 at 9pm on CBS. Walden and Alan are determined to convince their foster child, Louis, that Santa Claus is real. Melanie Lynskey returns as Rose.
The McCarthys: “Red Sox Swap” — Dec. 18 at 9:30pm on CBS. When Pam (guest star Alyson Hannigan), the McCarthys’ upstairs tenant, is heartbroken over a recent breakup, Marjorie invites her to celebrate Christmas with the family and watch them play their extremely competitive annual gift exchange game, “Red Sox Swap.”
Peppa Pig: “Snowy Mountain/The Airport/Flying on Holiday/The Holiday House/End of the Holiday” — Dec. 19 at 9:30am on Nickelodeon. “Snowy Mountain”: Peppa and her friends are on Snowy Mountain learning how to ski. Their teacher Madame Gazelle was once a world champion but it’s Mummy Pig who impresses everyone. / “The Airport”: The Pig family is preparing to go on vacation. Peppa and George pack their favorite toys, and Granny and Grandpa are left to look after Goldie the Fish. / “Flying on Holiday”: Peppa and her family have landed in Italy where they discover another language. Daddy Pig finds driving around difficult while Peppa rings Granny and Grandpa Pig to check if they are looking after Goldie the Fish. / “The Holiday House”: It’s the first day in their Italian villa. Peppa and her family explore the local village where there is pizza to eat, presents to buy and a postcard to be sent to Goldie the Fish. / “End of the Holiday”: Peppa enjoyed her holiday abroad, but it’s now time to go home. Suzy missed Peppa very much and can’t wait to see her, while Peppa can’t wait to see Goldie the Fish.
Tanked — Dec. 19 at 9pm on Animal Planet. In this holiday episode, Wayde and Brett install a beefed-up butcher block tank for a Las Vegas Jerky Store. In South Florida, the guys design a Pub-themed tank for an over-the-top Irish family. The luck of the Irish clearly isn¹t with them, and they discover the true meaning of Murphy’s Law. Are they able to install the tank in time for the Flanigan Family’s annual holiday party? In Vegas, the entire ATM family gets into the holiday spirit, but things get out of control when Brett takes his decorations a bit too far.
Pit Bulls & Parolees — Dec. 20 at 9pm on Animal Planet. Inspired by longtime Villalobos residents Snickers and Brandi, Tania spearheads an effort to find forever homes for their favorite dogs, and she ensures this is the last Christmas they spend in shelters. A professional photographer is invited to New Orleans to shoot portraits of each dog to capture the dog’s personality and melt the hearts of potential adopters. Meanwhile, Earl rallies the parolees’ festive spirits and enlists their help to decorate the Tahyo Tavern and prepare a very special Christmas feast for the Villalobos family.
Bob’s Burgers: “Christmas in the Car” — Dec. 21 at 7pm on FOX. After purchasing a last-minute tree, the Belcher family spends Christmas Eve trying to outrun a truck shaped like a giant candy cane. Back at home, Bob’s friend, Teddy, accidentally gets stuck in the kids’ Santa trap.
The Simpsons: “White Christmas Blues” — Dec. 21 at 8pm on FOX. Springfield is inundated with holiday revelers after the nuclear power plant springs a radiation leak, causing snow to fall all over town. When the tourists drive up Christmas shopping prices, Marge opens up the Simpsons’ house to boarders.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Christmas” — Dec. 21 at 8:30pm on FOX. Jake is assigned to protect Holt when death threats are sent his way. Amidst the chaos, Amy attempts to coordinate a Christmas photo for the squad.
North Woods Law — Dec. 21 at 9pm on Animal Planet. This holiday season, the game wardens of Maine are gearing up to spread season’s greetings and good will. Warden Pete Herring visits the Barbara Bush Child Cancer Center in Portland with some furry friends from the K9 team. Warden Alan Curtis donates evidence game meat to a local soup kitchen. Sergeants Scott Thrasher and Chris Simmons invite all their wardens and families to celebrate the conclusion of deer season with an annual Christmas-tree cutting and potluck supper at the Thrashers’ home.
The Price Is Right — Dec. 22-24 at 11am/10am PT on CBS. Over the three episodes, contestants will have the opportunity to win new luxury cars, including a brand-new Lexus and a Mercedes SUV. Plus, winter is the perfect time to travel. Up for grabs are tropical getaways to the Bahamas and Bora Bora and spectacular vacations to Paris, Australia and Peru, and for those who prefer a more traditional holiday trip, Germany to enjoy the famous Christmas markets.
The Four Days of Simps-Mas — Dec. 22, 23 and 25 at 8pm; Dec. 24 at 5pm on FXX. Every Christmas episode of The Simpsons.
How I Met Your Mother Christmas Marathon — Dec. 22 at 8pm on WGN America. Six hours of Christmas episodes.
Mike & Molly: “‘Tis the Season to Be Molly” — Dec. 22 at 8:30pm on CBS. Mike assures Molly he’ll be home in time for Christmas Eve dinner until he and Carl end up in the back of a stolen truck. Meanwhile, Molly is upset with Vince for trying to change the family’s Christmas traditions.
Wild West Alaska — Dec. 22 at 9pm on Animal Planet. It’s Christmas at Wild West Guns, and every one is getting ready to spend holiday bonuses. But when the Kens pays for it all deal goes south, he¹s convinced Christmas is ruined.
The Mindy Project: “Christmas Party Sex Trap” — Dec. 23 at 9:30pm on FOX. Mindy throws a Christmas party in an attempt to spend time with Cliff (guest star Glenn Howerton), a lawyer in the building on whom she has a crush, but everything goes completely sideways.
Let’s Make a Deal — Dec. 24 on CBS (check local listings for time). Children ages 8-17 bring their parents to make crazy one-of-a-kind deals and celebrate the season with amazing prizes from everyone’s wish list. From an outdoor movie theater and brand-new cars to family trips to Hawaii and Alaska, there’s enough holiday cheer to make Santa’s elves jealous. The stage will be transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday décor, including lights, wreaths, Christmas trees, presents, candy canes, elves, reindeer, snowmen and Traders dressed as Santa. Plus, every audience member (naughty or nice) gets an early gift – a high-tech bluetooth speaker and an iPod Shuffle for playing their favorite holiday tunes. Host Wayne Brady and the cast will also dazzle the audience with a holiday mash-up of traditional carols and unexpected twists in the popular Juke Box Game.
LIVE with Kelly and Michael: “LIVE’s Cozy Classic Christmas” — Dec. 24 on syndicated channels. The hour-long celebration will be packed with holiday fun, including visits from actor and WWE legend Dwayne Johnson, comedian Caroline Rhea, who chats with kids about the holidays, and the season’s hottest celebrity, Santa. Plus, the smash hit musical “Frozen” is brought to life when “LIVE” presents “Disney on Ice: Frozen.” The show wraps up with a stellar performance from Grammy Award-winning band Earth, Wind & Fire, performing a hit from their new holiday CD.
America’s Funniest Home Videos Christmas Marathon — Dec. 24 at 9am and Dec. 25 at 9am on WGN America.
Too Cute! #MerryCuteness — Dec. 24 at 7pm on Animal Planet. From prancing baby goats to kittens climbing Christmas trees and puppies dashing though the snow, this special episode combines the fluffy, the cuddly and the snuggly into one adorable bundle.
TV Land’s Merrython — Dec. 24 from 7pm-6am on TV Land. Several Christmas-themed episodes, including the Hot in Cleveland holiday episode “Cold in Cleveland” (10pm) and The Exes holiday episode “How the Grinch Spent Xmas” (10:30pm).
A Fox & Friends Christmas — Dec. 24 at 8pm on Fox News Channel. Hosted by FOX & Friends co-hosts Steve Doocy, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Brian Kilmeade with FOX & Friends Weekend co-hosts Tucker Carlson, Anna Kooiman and Clayton Morris, the two-hour program will feature several musical acts, interviews with notable guests and messages from several of FNC’s popular personalities. The special will include performances from American Idol winner and country music artist Scotty McCreery, singer and songwriter Andy Grammer, opera singer Renee Flemming, classical singer Jackie Evancho, America’s Got Talent contestant’s Sons of Serendip and American singer Jesse James Decker. The program will also feature appearances by the Young People’s Chorus of New York, the Radio City Rockettes and The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Additionally, the co-hosts will reflect on the Christmas season with FNC contributor Father Jonathan Morris and Reverend Franklin Graham. Throughout the program, season’s greetings will be delivered to viewers by FNC’s Bob Beckel, Eric Bolling, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Greg Gutfeld, Sean Hannity, Bill Hemmer, Mike Huckabee, Megyn Kelly, Marth MacCallum, Andrea Tantaros and Greta Van Susteren.
TV Land’s Merrython — Dec. 25 from 9am-12am on TV Land. A day of Christmas-themed TV episodes.
The Big Bang Theory: “The Cooper Extraction” — Dec. 25 at 8pm on CBS. While Sheldon is away in Texas, everyone gathers to decorate the apartment Christmas tree, and they each realize how much he has changed their lives.
Call the Midwife Holiday Special — Dec. 25 at 8pm on PBS (check local listings). Rehearsals for the Sunday School Christmas concert are underway, creating inconvenience for the nuns and nurses of Nonnatus House. Two unmarried patients are dispatched to York Lodge, a badly managed home for pregnant women. Chummy takes over running the facility after an outbreak of chicken pox there. Dr. Turner treats a destitute older couple, former residents of a mental hospital closed under the mental health reforms. As residents of Nonnatus welcome the new year, the question on everyone’s mind is, what will 1960 bring?
Doctor Who: “Last Christmas” — Dec. 25 at 9pm on BBC America. This episode is, according to Steven Moffat, “the ultimate meeting of Christmas heroes; Santa Claus meets Doctor Who. The buddy movie you’ve always wanted. In addition to that, it’s quite surprising – it won’t be what some people expect because it’s a thriller of an episode. The Christmas element is covered in the fairly notable form of Santa Claus and the elves and their sleigh. But the rest of it is very much Doctor Who – scary, in a polar ice cap base, scientists under threat. I keep describing it as Miracle on 34th Street meets Alien.” Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman are joined by Nick Frost as Santa Claus.
Vicious Holiday Special — Dec. 25 at 9:30pm on PBS (check local listings). Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi) host a holiday soiree in their small central London flat. Ash (Iwan Rheon), their young upstairs neighbor, has volunteered to cook the meal, their feisty best friend Violet (Frances de la Tour) is up to her old tricks and a wicked game of Truth or Dare brings up hidden truths — and surprises as well.
Treehouse Masters — Dec. 26 at 9pm on Animal Planet. “Santa Pete” and his merry band of elves head down to Northern California with the purpose of elevating one client’s family tradition to the trees. For generations, the Splinter family has celebrated the holidays with candy making on its vineyard, and this year, the family brings the ancestral candy making to new heights. When the crew member¹s sleigh lands, the family whips up a full-scale, stainless-steel candy kitchen and wine bar inside a 500-square-foot ski lodge treehouse with barrel ceilings, loft bedroom and even a shower to wash off all the sticky sugar residue. But completing Pete’s first-ever chef’s kitchen in the trees, which is 11 feet in the air, could take a Christmas miracle to finish.
Redwood Kings: “A Treehouse for Heroes” — Dec. 26 at 10pm on Animal Planet. Just in time for Christmas, the Redwood Kings build an all-reclaimed fantasy playground near a habitat for one of the most rare butterflies in the world as part of a housing project for veteran women and their children.
Too Cute! — Dec. 27 at 8pm on Animal Planet. n a very merry episode, watch as three unique breeds learn what the holidays truly mean. A very mischievous snowshoe cat named Eloise is trouble this holiday season while the only male kitty in the litter, Jingle, learns to find his voice among his eight boisterous sisters. Then, in a litter of four cuddly Brussels Griffons, one pup sticks out: grumpy Humphrey is anything but jolly, but with a little bit of help, he may find his holiday spirit.
My Cat From Hell: “Hell-iday Special” — Dec. 27 at 9pm on Animal Planet. Jackson tries to save the holidays for three Boston families. A rambunctious Bengal threatens to ruin a couple’s first holiday with its newborn baby. Feuding felines cause chaos for a couple who wants to throw a holiday party. And instead of peace on Earth, it’s pee on Earth for one family whose sphinx is peeing all over the holiday gifts!
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