December brings cozy evenings spent by the glow of the TV all wrapped in good cheer. From TV classics that warm the heart to sparkling specials that twinkle with magic, the screen becomes a portal to festive wonderlands. Whether it’s cherished traditions like “It’s a Wonderful Life” or discovering new tales of joy, the TV becomes a treasured companion with laughter, nostalgia, and the spirit of the season. And the best part? You can watch these specials all LIVE and for FREE with your TV antenna.
Here is our list of the top broadcast TV specials. We’ll be adding more to this list as they are announced, so be sure to check back soon!
DEC. 2
Reindeer in Here (CBS) – 8/7c
Robbie the Reindeer (CBS) – 9/8c
DEC. 3
The Santa Clause (ABC) – 8/7c
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) – 10/9c
DEC. 4
The Price is Right at Night Christmas Week (CBS) – 8/7c
Blake Shelton’s Holiday Bartacular Featuring Ice T (NBC) – 10/9c
DEC. 5
The Price is Right at Night Christmas Week (CBS) – 9/8c
Press Your Luck’s Holiday Extravaganza II (ABC) – 10/9c
TMZ‘s Merry Elfin‘ Christmas (FOX) – 9/8c
DEC. 7
The Price is Right at Night Christmas Week (CBS) – 8/7c
Christmas at the Opry (NBC) – 8/7c
DEC. 8
The Price is Right at Night Christmas Week (CBS) – 8/7c
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Shark Tank (ABC) – 8/7c
DEC. 9
Byron Allen Presents A Merry Soulful Christmas (CBS) – 8/7c
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony (NBC) – 8:30/7:30c
Shrek The Halls (NBC) – 9/8c
DEC. 10
Mickey Saves Christmas (ABC) – 7/6c
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (ABC) – 7:30/6:30c
Frozen (ABC) – 8/7c
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) – 10/9c
Master Chef Junior: Home for the Holidays (FOX) – 8/7c
DEC. 11
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas (NBC) – 10/9c
Master Chef Junior: Home for the Holidays (FOX) – 8/7c
Big Brother: Reindeer Games (CBS) – 8/7c
DEC. 12
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (ABC) – 8/7c
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) – 9/8c
The Masked Singer Holiday Sing-Along (FOX) – 8/7c
DEC.13
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Celebrity Family Feud (ABC) – 8/7c
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC) – 9/8c
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: $100,000 Pyramid (ABC) – 10/9c
DEC. 14
CMA Country Christmas (ABC) – 8/7c
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (NBC) – 8/7c
DEC. 15
National Christmas Tree Lighting (CBS) – 8/7c
Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (NBC) – 8/7c
DEC. 16
Frosty The Snowman (CBS) – 9/8c
Frosty Returns (CBS) – 9:30/8:30c
DEC. 18
The Price is Right at Night Christmas Week (CBS) – 8/7c
Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular (FOX) – 8/7c
Password Holiday Special (NBC) – 10/9c
DEC. 19
Disney Prep and Landing (ABC) – 8/7c
Disney Prep and Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (ABC) – 8:30/7:30c
SEASON FINALE: The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC) 9/8c
Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular (FOX) – 8/7c
DEC. 21
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (NBC) – 9/8c
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour (ABC) – 8/7c
DEC. 22
The 25th Annual A Home for the Holidays (CBS) – 8/7c
Fit for Christmas (CBS) – 9/8c
Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (NBC) – 8/7c
DEC. 24
When Christmas Was Young (CBS) – 9/8c
It’s A Wonderful Life (NBC) – 8/7c
Home Alone (ABC) – 8/7c
DEC. 25
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All! (CBS) – 9/8c
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) (NBC) – 8/7c
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (NBC) – 8:30/7:30c
Disney Park’s Magical Christmas Day Parade (ABC) – 10a.m./9a.m. CST
DEC. 29
Must Love Christmas (CBS) – 9/8c
DEC. 31
New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash (CBS) – 7:30/6:30c
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 (ABC) – 8/7c
Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party (NBC) – 10:30/9:30c
