With Thanksgiving behind us, you are now officially allowed to start listening to “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (if you haven’t been since Nov. 1), baking cookies, decorating the tree and — most importantly — tuning into all those holiday specials you look forward to throughout the less festive times of year. TheWrap has rounded up all the ones you can’t miss this season. Click through our gallery to check out the list.
“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” — Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. on NBC
30 Rock lights up once more for the annual special showcasing musical performances and the lighting of NBC headquarter’s humongous Christmas tree.
“A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy” — Nov. 28 at 10 p.m. on NBC
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate the season of joy and laughter alongside the couple’s family and talented celebrity friends. Legend performs a selection of songs from his 2018 holiday album, “A Legendary Christmas.”
“The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” — Nov. 29 at 9 p.m. on ABC
“Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” host Jordan Fisher and “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland host two-hour televised event from Disney World and Disneyland. Performances by Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor, Brett Eldredge, Andrea Bocelli,
Matteo Bocelli and Becky G.
“The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special” — Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. on ABC
Victoria’s Secret’s Angels once again take the runway. Musical guests include Bebe Rexha, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Shawn Mendes and The Struts.
“Deal or No Deal: Happy Howie Days” — Dec. 3 at 10 p.m. on NBC
Howie Mandel’s hit game show is back after 10 years and he’s offering up the possibility of a $1 million holiday present. A family who has overcome all odds, an incredible adoption story and a player who pushes the limits to bring life-changing money home for the holidays.
“Saturday Night Live Best of Christmas” — Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. on NBC
Two hours of classic Christmas-related sketches from “SNL”s 44-season history.
“The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” — Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. on ABC
Disney-broadcaster’s competitive baking series serves up scrumptious morsels made special for the Christmas season.
“Nailed It! Holiday” — launches Dec. 7 on Netflix
The creative cooking fun continues, as hosts Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres return for a holiday-themed third installment in the streamer’s baking competition series.
“Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas” — launches Dec. 7 on Netflix
The holidays take a hit as Kaz juggles the Secret Santa competition, his Aunt Angelique’s visit and his nemesis Arcangelo’s Christmas plotting.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular” — Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. on VH1
The eight queens competing on the hour-long “RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular” are Eureka O’Hara, Jasmine Masters, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Mayhem Miller, Shangela, Sonique and Trixie Mattel.
“Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings: Holiday Magic” — Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.
This year’s featured weddings at Walt Disney World Resort will include a “Mary Poppins Returns” theme and a performance by country music superstar Martina McBride.
“CMA Country Christmas” — Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on ABC
Reba McEntire will host and perform during the holiday music special, along with Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young.
“Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night” — Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. on NBC
Pentatonix embarks on an unforgettable journey throughout Las Vegas, making stops along the Strip, featuring guests including Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Maren Morris and Penn & Teller.
“Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas” — Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. on NBC
Winner of the 2017 season of “America’s Got Talent,” Darci Lynne Farmer will celebrate the holidays Oklahoma style with her puppets and guests Kristin Chenoweth, Toby Keith, Hunter Hayes, Pentatonix and Lindsey Stirling.
“Ellen’s Game of Games” — Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. on NBC
A holiday edition of last year’s hit alternative series hosted by the titular Ellen DeGeneres herself.
“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter’s Tale” — launches Dec. 14 on Netflix
The Church of Night, like all covens, celebrates the Winter Solstice-the longest night of the year-when families gather around the Yule Fire to sing pagan carols and tell ghost stories. But the holidays are also a time for guests and visitors-both welcome and unwelcome- you never know what might come down the chimney…
“I Love Lucy Christmas Special” — Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. on CBS
Featuring two back-to-back episodes of the classic series, the colorized “The Christmas Episode” and newly colorized “Pioneer Women.”
“iHeartRadio Jingle Ball” — Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. on The CW
A 90-minute holiday music event that celebrates the season with performances by Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, Camilla Cabello and many more of today’s biggest stars.
“America’s Got Talent” — Dec. 17 at 10 p.m. on NBC
A festive edition of the competition series, with judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
“Timeless” series finale — Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. on NBC
The 2-hour series finale promises fans “an epic, unforgettable thrill ride through the past, present and future, with a healthy dose of Christmas spirit.”
Stay tuned for new programs in the new year.
