The holiday TV blizzard is brewing.
To help you get with the program, we’ve compiled this list of prime-time yuletide offerings, beginning with the roster of new shows. That’s followed by a rundown of airdates for the perennials.
Keep in mind that dates and times are subject to change.
-Music, comedy and holiday cheer
“Blake Shelton’s Not-So-Family Christmas” - “The Voice” coach celebrates with Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Larry the Cable Guy, Jay Leno and Reba. ( 9 p.m. Dec. 14, NBC).
“Michael Buble: Home for the Holidays” - The Grammy winner sings seasonal standards with guests Rod Stewart, Blake Shelton and Carly Rae Jepsen. (10 p.m. Dec. 10, NBC; Re-airs 8 p.m., Dec. 21).
“Christmas in the White House” - A peak behind the scenes at holiday preparations in the Obama household. (8 p.m. Dec. 13, NBC; re-airs 9 p.m. Dec. 21).
“Ramsay’s Christmas Cookalong” - Chef Gordon Ramsay invites viewers into his home as he shares tips on how to create a fun, festive and a stress-free Christmas morning in the kitchen. (9 p.m. Dec. 18, BBC America).
“CMA Country Christmas” - Jennifer Nettles hosts a festive night of music that includes appearances by Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Keith Urban and others. (9 p.m. Dec. 20, ABC; re-airs 9 p.m. Dec. 22).
“The Doctor Who Christmas Special” - The Doctor’s holiday adventure sees him once again crossing paths with the homo-reptilian Silurian Madame Vastra. (9 p.m. Dec. 25, BBC America).
-Holiday movie comfort food
“The Mistle-Tones” - Tori Spelling and Tia Mowry star as the leaders of rival singing groups. (8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 9, ABC Family).
“Hallmark Hall of Fame: Christmas with Holly” - Sean Faris and Eloise Mumford star in this tale about an uncle struggling to raise his 6-year-old niece. (9 p.m. Dec. 9, ABC).
Here’s a rundown of returning programs, including the classic keepsakes:
-Dec. 6
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol” (8 p.m., ABC Family)
-Dec. 7
“The Santa Claus” (7 p.m., ABC Family)
-Dec. 8
“The Flight Before Christmas” (9 p.m., CBS)
“It’s a Wonderful Life” ( 8 p.m. NBC)
-Dec. 9
“Disney Prep & Landing” (8 p.m., ABC; re-airs 8 p.m. Dec. 24)
“Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (8:30 p.m., ABC; re-airs 8 p.m. Dec. 22)
-Dec. 10
“The Year Without a Santa Claus” (8 p.m., ABC Family)
“Home Alone’ (9 p.m., ABC Family)
-Dec. 11
“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” (8 p.m., ABC)
“A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa” (9 p.m., The CW)
-Dec. 14
“Prancer Returns” (8 p.m., The CW)
“Yes, Virginia” (9 p.m., CBS)
“Elf on the Shelf” (9:30 p.m., CBS)
-Dec. 15
“Elf” (8 p.m., CBS)
-Dec. 18
“It’s a Very Muppet Christmas Movie” (8 p.m., The CW)
-Dec. 19
“Noel” (8 p.m., The CW)
-Dec. 20
“I Want a Dog for Christmas Charlie Brown” (8 p.m., ABC)
-Dec. 22
“Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol” (8 p.m., NBC)
“The Santa Claus 2” (8 p.m., ABC family)
“A Chipmunk Christmas” (8:30 p.m., ABC)
-Dec. 24
“The Santa Claus 3” (7 p.m., ABC Family)
“Christmas Is Here Again” (8 p.m., The CW)
“A Christmas Story” (24-hour marathon, 8 p.m., TBS)
“Second Star to the Right” (9:30 p.m., The CW)
-Dec. 25
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” - live-action version. (8:30 p.m., ABC)
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