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It’s a Wonderful Lifetime

On October 11, 2012, the Lifetime channel announced a new holiday programming event called “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.” The largest holiday stunt in the network’s history, “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” normally runs from October through December, during which Lifetime premieres new Christmas movies and telecasts holiday-themed films that capture everything about the holiday spirit.

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2023 Lifetime Christmas Movie Premieres

In addition to the already hotly anticipated Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas starring Donna Mills, Loni Anderson, Linda Gray, Morgan Fairchild and Nicollette Sheridan, the network will be rolling out another 11 new original movies starting November 18th. Stars this year include Tia Mowry, Jana Kramer, Teri Hatcher, Vivica A. Fox, Buddy Valastro, Jackée Harry and Tatyana Ali, making sure the twinkle lights are installed and the stockings are hung by the chimneys with care this season.

Jackée Harry, Tatyana Ali and Max Ehrich will all be singing new, original songs in their respective movies, and ’80s pop sensation Tiffany will be providing the theme song for Ladies of the ’80s.

It’s a Wonderful Lifetime begins on Saturday, November 18th. 12 new holiday themed films will premiere every Saturday and Sunday night this year on Lifetime.


Lifetime Christmas Movie Printable Schedule

New holiday movies will premiere every weekend on Lifetime beginning November 18th.
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2023 It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: Date/times are subject to change (all times shown in ET)
Airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times/dates can vary by TV provider.
Schedule Updates Schedule last updated on 12/11/23
2023 It's a Wonderful Lifetime Christmas Movie Premieres

Friday, December 1, 2023

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Monday, December 4, 2023

Friday, December 8, 2023

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Monday, December 11, 2023

Friday, December 15, 2023

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

  • 2:00pm – Laughing All the Way
  • 4:00pm – Merry Magic Christmas
  • 6:00pm – My Sweet Holiday
  • 8:00pm – Yes, Chef! Christmas
  • 10:03pm – A Cowboy Christmas Romance

Saturday, December 23, 2023

  • 12:01am – Yes, Chef! Christmas
  • 2:04am – A Cowboy Christmas Romance
  • 11:00am – Snowed Inn Christmas
  • 12:30pm – The Santa Squad
  • 2:00pm – Mistletoe Match
  • 4:00pm – Christmas at the Chalet
  • 6:00pm – A Christmas Dance Reunion
  • 8:00pm – Mom’s Christmas Boyfriend (NEW!)
  • 10:03pm – A New Orleans Noel

Sunday, December 24, 2023

  • 12:01am – Mom’s Christmas Boyfriend
  • 2:04am – A New Orleans Noel
  • 10:00am – The Christmas Setup
  • 12:00pm – Miracle in Motor City
  • 2:00pm – Planes, Trains, and Christmas Trees
  • 4:00pm – Steppin’ into the Holiday
  • 6:00pm – A Date by Christmas Eve
  • 8:00pm – The Holiday
  • 11:03pm – Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune

Monday, December 25, 2023

  • 12:59am – The Holiday
  • 8:00am – Mom’s Christmas Boyfriend
  • 10:00am – A Cowboy Christmas Romance
  • 12:00pm – The Holiday Proposal Plan
  • 2:00pm – Christmas at the Chalet
  • 4:00pm – Planes, Trains, and Christmas Trees
  • 6:00pm – Yes, Chef! Christmas
  • 8:00pm – The Holiday
  • 11:03pm – Dear Christmas

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

  • 12:59am – The Holiday

What channel is Lifetime?

  • DirecTV – Channel 252
  • DISH Network – Channel 108

Available on most cable networks. Check with your local provider for channel.

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71 thoughts on “Lifetime

  • December 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM
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    So very disappointed of Lifetime Channel not showing the tv movie THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

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  • December 3, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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    I’m so mad that Lifetime this year decided it isn’t going to show Christmas movies all day and just on the weekends. Why would they scale back on the programming? By the way, for me, the new
    2023 Christmas movies don’t look that good…

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  • November 8, 2023 at 12:17 AM
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    I have always loved the movie “Heaven Sent” But lifetime no longer airs this movie I am very disappointed. I would love to see it put back on the schedule it wasn’t on last year either.

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  • November 2, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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    I have been looking forward to the Christmas movies starting for months. Who is the Scrooge who decided to scale back on Christmas programming? In this difficult time exactly what we need is some “Christmas fluff.” When will the full schedule be published? I see only November 18 and 19 and new movies.

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    • November 2, 2023 at 1:36 PM
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      We agree Susan, definitely disappointing. They have only released the schedule through the 19th as of today (November 2nd).

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    • November 2, 2023 at 5:15 PM
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      They must’ve heard you because I see the new movies up to Dec 23rd 😄

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    • December 13, 2023 at 12:07 PM
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      I’m very disappointed to not see some of my favorite It’s a Wonderful Lifetime movies on your schedule this season! Santa’s Boots, Christmas Around the Corner, and Christmas Melody (if that last one is Lifetime.. not sure). I don’t have streaming capabilities except for my little phone screen.

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