10 TV Shows and Movies to Watch This Week Just in Time for Christmas

There are so many fun and festive TV shows and movies airing this week just in time for Christmas. Here are all the things you should make time for this week.

You'll no-doubt be bombarded with family obligations in the coming week—but if you have time, consider checking out these 10 new TV shows and movies. Or, even better, get the whole fam to join you! Some will get you in the holiday spirit, while others provide the perfect mental escapism from, well, time with your family.

Check out all the must-watch titles for this week, below.

Sunday, December 23

The Year: 2018: A look back on all the major events, from pop-culture to politics, that happened in 2018. 9 P.M. ET on ABC

Christmas Made to Order: Read the full synopsis, below. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

“When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen (Alexa PenaVega) to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.”

Monday, December 24

Murdoch Mysteries: The 12th season of this popular Canadian drama series is now available on streaming for American audiences. Streaming on Acorn TV

Tuesday, December 25

When Calls the Heart Christmas Special: Read the full synopsis, below. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

“When a group of orphans become stranded in Hope Valley for Christmas, their caretakers—sisters who have a mysterious backstory—lead Bill (Jack Wagner) to investigate the circumstances of their arrival. He discovers the sisters and their orphanage are in jeopardy, so Abigail (Lori Loughlin) and the other residents rally to make it a Christmas to remember for the orphans. Elizabeth (Erin Krakow), who is preparing for the birth of her child, organizes her students to engage in selfless gift-giving. That, along with a Christmas miracle, help bring wonder, hope, joy, and love to all this Christmas season.”

Wednesday, December 26

The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors: Cher, Philip Glass, Reba McEntire, and Wayne Shorter will receive the honors during tonight's ceremony. 8 P.M. ET on CBS

Thursday, December 27

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: This Audrey Hepburn classic is now available to watch whenever you want. Streaming on Hulu

Friday, December 28

Into the Dark: New Year, New You: In the latest episode of this anthology horror series from Hulu, a group of old friends spend New Year's Eve together in a house and confront past traumas. Streaming on Hulu

Saturday, December 29

A Midnight Kiss: Read the full synopsis, below. 8 P.M. ET on Hallmark

“With only one week to prepare, Lisa Patterson and her family of party planners are given the biggest job in their company’s history: a New Year’s Eve party for tech entrepreneur Megan Clark. But when her brother breaks his leg and her parents head off on a planned vacation, Lisa must reluctantly enlist the help of her brother’s visiting college buddy, David Campos (Carlos PenaVega), to help her pull off the event which just happens to fall on her favorite day of the year. But what Lisa didn’t plan on was falling in love in the process.”

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