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 last updated on 12/11/23
Friday, December 1, 2023
- 2:00pm – You Light Up My Christmas
- 4:00pm – Staging Christmas
- 6:00pm – The Christmas Edition
- 8:00pm – The Holiday
- 11:03pm – Blending Christmas
Saturday, December 2, 2023
- 12:59am – The Holiday
- 11:00am – Let’s Meet Again on Christmas Eve
- 12:30pm – A Christmas Arrangement
- 2:00pm – A Christmas in Tennessee
- 4:00pm – The 12 Days of Christmas Eve
- 6:00pm – Santa Bootcamp
- 8:00pm – Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas (NEW!)
- 10:03pm – A Christmas Spark
Sunday, December 3, 2023
- 12:01am – Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas
- 2:04am – A Christmas Spark
- 10:00am – You Make It Feel Like Christmas
- 12:00pm – A Fiancé for Christmas
- 2:00pm – Christmas on Wheels
- 4:00pm – Twinkle All the Way
- 6:00pm – Christmas at the Chalet
- 8:00pm – Mistletoe Match (NEW!)
- 10:03pm – Laughing All the Way
Monday, December 4, 2023
- 12:01am – Mistletoe Match
- 2:04am – Laughing All the Way
Friday, December 8, 2023
- 2:00pm – Mistletoe Match
- 4:00pm – Mistletoe & Menorahs
- 6:00pm – Planes, Trains, and Christmas Trees
- 8:00pm – A Country Christmas Story
- 10:03pm – Christmas Plus One
Saturday, December 9, 2023
- 12:01am – A Country Christmas Story
- 2:04am – Christmas Plus One
- 11:00am – All About Christmas Eve
- 12:30pm – Merry Swissmas
- 2:00pm – Mistletoe in Montana
- 4:00pm – A Country Christmas Harmony
- 6:00pm – Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune
- 8:00pm – A Cowboy Christmas Romance (NEW!)
- 10:03pm – Christmas in Mississippi
Sunday, December 10, 2023
- 12:01am – A Cowboy Christmas Romance
- 2:04am – Christmas in Mississippi
- 10:00am – My Christmas Inn
- 12:00pm – Hot Chocolate Holiday
- 2:00pm – Christmas a la Mode
- 4:00pm – A Taste of Christmas
- 6:00pm – Baking Spirits Bright
- 8:00pm – Yes, Chef! Christmas (NEW!)
- 10:03pm – Christmas on the Menu
Monday, December 11, 2023
- 12:01am – Yes, Chef! Christmas
- 2:04am – Christmas on the Menu
Friday, December 15, 2023
- 2:00pm – A Christmas Exchange
- 4:00pm – Christmas Ever After
- 6:00pm – Laughing All the Way
- 8:00pm – The Holiday
- 11:03pm – A Christmas in Tennessee
Saturday, December 16, 2023
- 12:59am – The Holiday
- 11:00am – The Christmas Aunt
- 12:30pm – A New Orleans Noel
- 2:00pm – Merry Liddle Christmas
- 4:00pm – Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding
- 6:00pm – Merry Liddle Christmas Baby
- 8:00pm – The Holiday Proposal Plan (NEW!)
- 10:00pm – A Christmas Intern (NEW!)
Sunday, December 17, 2023
- 12:01am – The Holiday Proposal Plan
- 2:01am – A Christmas Intern
- 10:00am – Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas
- 12:00pm – Christmas in the City
- 2:00pm – Yes, Chef! Christmas
- 4:00pm – The Holiday Proposal Plan
- 6:00pm – A Cowboy Christmas Romance
- 8:00pm – Merry Magic Christmas (NEW!)
- 10:03pm – Mistletoe Match
Monday, December 18, 2023
- 12:01am – Merry Magic Christmas
- 2:04am – Mistletoe Match
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.
How to watch Lifetime channel without cable? We recommend (and use ourselves!) FrndlyTV streaming services. Plans start at $6.99 per month for 40+ channels including both Hallmark channels, Lifetime, Great American Family (GAC), and UPtv. Watch all your favorite holiday programming without expensive cable costs. Sign Up for Frndly TV Now (free 7-day trial with this link, cancel anytime)
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So very disappointed of Lifetime Channel not showing the tv movie THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
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…
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.
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.
We agree Susan, definitely disappointing. They have only released the schedule through the 19th as of today (November 2nd).
They must’ve heard you because I see the new movies up to Dec 23rd 😄
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.