The holiday season is here, bringing a lineup of December TV specials packed with festive cheer, heartwarming moments, and entertainment for the whole family. From classic Christmas movies to live performances, and holiday concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The best part? You can watch it all for free with an Antennas Direct TV antenna! Broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and The CW are airing a variety of holiday programming throughout December, including iconic specials, family-friendly favorites, and live New Year’s Eve celebrations—all in crystal-clear HD and without the need for a subscription. By using a TV antenna, you can access these holiday specials over the air, eliminating the hassle and expense of cable or streaming services. To ensure you don’t miss a moment of the holiday magic, we’ve included a schedule of can’t-miss specials below. Happy holidays from all of us at Antennas Direct! (All times are EST.)
12/1- 7:00pm: AFV’s Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks (ABC)
12/1- 8:00pm: The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (ABC)
12/1- 9:00pm: Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us (The CW)
12/2- 8:00pm: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Holiday Episode (ABC)
12/2- 9:00pm: Press Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III (ABC)
12/3- 8:00pm: CMA Country Christmas (ABC)
12/3- 9:00pm: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (ABC)
12/4- 8:00pm: Christmas in Rockefeller Center (NBC)
12/4- 8:00pm: Abbott Elementary: Special Holiday Event (ABC)
12/4- 10:00pm: Jimmy Falon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular (NBC)
12/5- 8:00pm: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (NBC) – Encore 12/25 at 8pm
12/5- 8:30pm: Frosty the Snowman (NBC) – Encore 12/11 at 8pm
12/5- 8:00pm: The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) – Season 12 Premiere
12/5- 9:00pm: Matlock Holiday Episode (CBS)
12/5- 10:00pm: Elsbeth Christmas Episode (CBS)
12/6- 8:00pm: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (NBC) – Encore 12/12 at 8pm
12/7- 8:00pm: A California Christmas (The CW)
12/8- 7:00pm: Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (The CW)
12/9- 8:00pm: Best Christmas Movies Ever! (The CW)
12/10- 8:00pm: Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC)
12/10- 8:00pm: Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular – Part 1 (FOX)
12/10- 8:30pm: Toy Story that Time Forgot (ABC)
12/10- 9:00pm: Disney Prep & Landing (ABC)
12/10- 9:30pm: Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs Nice (ABC)
12/11- 8:30pm: Shrek the Halls (NBC)
12/11- 9:00pm: A Motown Christmas (NBC)
12/12- 9:15pm: E! News Presents NBC’s Hot 10 of 2024 (NBC)
12/14- 8:00pm: The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (The CW)
12/15- 7:00pm: Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night (The CW)
12/16- 8:00pm: Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry (NBC)
12/16- 9:00pm: NCIS Christmas Episodes (CBS)
12/17- 8:00pm: Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular – Part 2 (FOX)
12/18- 8:00pm: Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer (The CW)
12/18- 8:00pm: iHeart Radio Jingle Ball 2024 (ABC)
12/18- 9:00pm: A Saturday Night Live Christmas (NBC)
12/19- 8:00pm: The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) – Season 12 Finale
12/19- 8:00pm: Ghosts: A One-Hour Ghostmas Special (CBS)
12/19- 9:00pm: Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas (CBS)
12/19- 10:00pm: Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas (NBC)
12/20- 8:00pm: National Christmas Tree Lighting (CBS)
12/20- 9:00pm: Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS)
12/21- 8:00pm: The Waltons’ Homecoming (The CW)
12/22- 8:00pm: The Santa Clause (ABC)
12/24- 8:00pm: It’s a Wonderful Life (NBC)
12/24- 8:00pm: Home Alone (ABC)
12/24- 8:00pm: The Price is Right at Night Holiday Episode (CBS)
12/25- 10:00am: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC)
12/25- 12:00pm: NBA Christmas Special (ABC)
12/25- 8:00pm: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Animated, NBC)
12/25- 8:30pm: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (NBC)
12/26- 9:00pm: The Year: 2024 (ABC)
12/26- 9:00pm: Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (NBC)
12/27- 7:00pm: Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (The CW)
12/29- 7:00pm: Frozen (ABC)
12/29- 9:00pm: Frozen 2 (ABC)
12/31- 8:00pm: Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (ABC)
12/31- 8:00pm: New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (CBS)