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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

  • November 16, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    I signed up for updates and I got one and it wasn’t a Christmas movie?

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  • November 11, 2021 at 5:24 AM
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    When are you going to play Holiday switch ?

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    • June 27, 2022 at 11:25 AM
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      I lost Holiday Switch when I got a new DVR about 4 years ago. I look for it every year too. What’s up with that??

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  • November 7, 2021 at 12:53 AM
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    Hi, me again. Apparently I have too much time on my hands, to be doing this. But it appears that as I write this on 11/7/21, you’re missing MANY holiday movies that are scheduled for Lifetime. the first part of your Lifetime schedule, looks pretty good, up thru about November 29. But then you only show two more, one on 12/3 and another on 12/12. But on mylifetime.com, which apparently is the official Lifetime channel website, they show MANY more movies in December, including one every day in December, thru 12/25. Is this right, or am I missing something? Thank you.

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    • November 7, 2021 at 2:06 PM
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      Hi Steve, Lifetime (and many other channels) tend to change their schedules often during the holiday season so we only post a few weeks at a time to avoid any confusion when these changes are made.

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  • November 5, 2021 at 12:24 PM
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    as i write this (noon on 11/5/21), looks like there’s something wrong with your schedule, namely the date of “Merry Liddle Christmas Baby”. It currently shows Saturday, November 17. But it’s between Friday, Nov 26 and Sunday Nov 28, so I’m thinking you mean Saturday Nov 27, right?

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    • November 5, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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      Yes thank you for catching that! All fixed.

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  • December 8, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    This is a great site to reference what Christmas movies are out and to see if they are on TV and if the are possibly airing. However, unless I’m wrong this website doesn’t control the airing schedule of each individual television station or who sells what DVD. They just report what has been put out.

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  • December 5, 2020 at 12:42 AM
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    My favorite Christmas movie is “A Christmas Kiss” Why is it shown only once in October?! Certain movies are shown multiple times. So disappointing…..

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  • December 2, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    Why is “The Christmas Shoes” only shown once in October? That is one of the most beautiful Christmas movies I have ever seen. Also, is the follow up movie going to show this year.

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