December Broadcast TV Specials
*It’s the holiday seasonnnnnnnn*
We’re sure your calendar is jam packed with holiday gatherings and events, so when it’s time to wind down and relax in front of the TV, the last thing you want to do is search for something to watch. We’re here to make it easy on you!
Here is our list of the top broadcast television specials and events for December. We’ll be adding to this list as shows are announced, so be sure to check back! All times are listed in ET.
2022 FIFA World Cup on FOX and Telemundo (November 20-December 18)
Times and channels range, you can check the full schedule HERE.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (December 1)
8:00pm ET on ABC
CMA Country Christmas (December 1)
9:00pm ET on ABC
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (December 1)
8:00pm ET on NBC
BOUNCE Holiday Movie (December 2, every Friday through Christmas)
8:00pm ET on BOUNCE
Holidays with Laff (Every Friday and Saturday night)
ION Holiday Movie Marathon (December 4, every Sunday through Christmas)
ION
Fit for Christmas (December 4)
8:30pm ET on CBS
The Great Christmas Light Fight (December 5)
8:00pm ET on ABC
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (December 6)
8:00pm ET on ABC
Press Your Luck (December 6)
9:00pm ET on ABC
The $100,000 Pyramid (December 6)
10:00pm ET on ABC
The Conners (Holiday episode) (December 7)
8:00pm ET on ABC
The Goldbergs (Holiday episode) (December 7)
8:30pm ET on ABC
Abbott Elementary (Holiday episode) (December 7)
9:00pm ET on ABC
Home Economics (Holiday episode) (December 7)
9:30pm ET on ABC
The Wonderful World of Disney: Frozen II (December 8)
8:00pm ET on ABC
National Christmas Tree Lighting: Celebrating 100 Years (December 11)
8:00pm ET on CBS
Must Love Christmas (December 11)
9:00pm ET on CBS
The Great Christmas Light Fight (December 12)
8:00pm ET on ABC
Mickey Saves Christmas (December 13)
8:00pm ET on ABC
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (December 13)
8:30pm ET on ABC
Disney’s Prep and Landing (December 13)
9:00pm ET on ABC
Disney’s Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (December 13)
9:30pm ET on ABC
A Very Backstreet Holiday (December 14)
8:00pm ET on ABC
Finding Harmony (December 14)
10:00pm ET on ABC
Ghosts 1 Hour Holiday Episode (December 15)
8:00pm ET on CBS
When Christmas Was Young (December 18)
8:30pm ET on CBS
Santa Claus is Coming to Town (December 20)
8:00pm ET on ABC
Toy Story That Time Forgot (December 20)
9:00pm ET on ABC
Shrek the Halls (December 20)
9:30pm ET on ABC
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All! (December 20)
8:00pm ET on CBS
The 24th Annual A Home for the Holidays at The Grove (December 23)
8:00pm ET on CBS
Christmas Takes Flight (December 23)
9:00pm ET on CBS
The Wonderful World of Disney: Home Alone (December 24)
8:00pm ET on CBS
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (December 25)
10:00am ET on CBS
The Year: 2022 (December 26)
9:00pm ET on ABC
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (December 28)
8:00pm ET on CBS
The Gift: Kindness Goes Viral with Steve Hartman (December 28)
10:00pm ET on CBS
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacreast 2023 (December 31)
8:00pm -10:00pm ET on ABC
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (December 31)
8:00pm-10:00pm ET on CBS
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacreast 2023 (December 31)
10:30pm ET on ABC
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (December 31)
10:30pm ET on CBS