Lifetime

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

  • October 19, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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    I have direct tv 252. Why have I not seen all the Xmas movies like in years past. All I want is to turn on 252 when the Xmas movies start and watch them like the hallmark movies. Please explain???? Thx

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    • October 19, 2023 at 2:39 PM
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      Hi Sharon, Christmas movies will begin airing on Lifetime Saturday, November 18th.

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      • October 20, 2023 at 3:39 PM
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        Even the movies from past years???

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        • October 22, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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          Unfortunately, yes. Lifetime has opted to scale back on Christmas programming this year. If anything changes, we will definitely post it here.

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          • November 10, 2023 at 2:28 AM
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            So disappointed in lifetimes decision to scale back Xmas. With the state of the world feel good Xmas movies are what we need. Guess I won’t be watching channel 252 anymore. So disappointed in the person that made such a heartless decision. Bye bye lifetime. Plus your movies were so much better than hallmark.

  • October 16, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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    WHERE IS THE PRINTABLE SCHEDULE

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  • October 8, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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    Show Too Close For Christmas ♥️

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  • October 5, 2023 at 5:59 PM
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    I am annoyed that no date or time is listed. What am I supposed to do, just casually scroll to the channel and hope to see a Christmas movie?

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    • October 5, 2023 at 6:13 PM
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      Lifetime has not yet released the dates for the upcoming holiday movie premieres. Once it is available, you will see it here.

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      • October 11, 2023 at 12:39 PM
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        This is listed under TV Schedule. Hallmark starts next Fri…Lifetime can’t even give out a date when it is starting? So much for being in the holiday spirit. Sadly, it’s more like they could care less.

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  • September 18, 2023 at 9:22 PM
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    Christmas Harmony wasn’t aired at all last year. Please air it this year.

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  • August 16, 2023 at 6:17 AM
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    All About Christmas Eve was not played at all last year,Please add to the line up this year

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    • September 18, 2023 at 9:24 PM
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      Christmas Harmony Please.

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  • December 11, 2022 at 12:55 PM
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    wwwwill Reba’s CHRISTMAS IN TUNE be aired again on lifetime before Christmas?

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  • December 9, 2022 at 11:12 AM
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    Christmas Ala Mode ~ will it be out on DVD soon?

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      • July 14, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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        Will A Christmas Spark be shown in 2023?

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        • July 17, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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          Hi Karen, we will have the Lifetime schedule up starting near the end of September. I imagine A Christmas Spark will air this year 🙂

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          • October 7, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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            It’s well past “the end of September”. Where’s the Lifetime schedule?

    • November 3, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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      Hopefully you have found Christmas A La Mode on DVD by now, but if not it is available on Ebay as a 2 movie set with You Light Up My Christmas. I bought it in August for $27.95. It is also part of the Lifetime 50 Movie Set Ultimate Holiday Movie Collection. Those are selling between $64 and $119 right now on Ebay. Hope this helps!

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  • December 5, 2022 at 9:23 PM
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    When will A Christmas Spark be aired again ? I really want to watch it

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  • November 23, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    will you be showing the christmas setup again on lifetime other than those 2 days? my husband wants to watch it and has never seen it yet.

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