DENVER — It's the most wonderful time of year!
NBC has unveiled its full holiday programming schedule through Jan. 1, 2025.
This year's schedule holiday schedule kicks off on Thanksgiving Day with the 98th "Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade" and the "National Dog Show."
There are also returning favorites including "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" as well as the homecoming of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on NBC.
New programming for 2024 includes "Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular" and "A Motown Christmas," hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey.
Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8-9 p.m.
Viewers will get a sneak peek at the stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey through New York.
A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving
- Wednesday, Nov. 27, 9-11 p.m.
The late-night program will highlight memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.
98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (encore at 2 p.m.)
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings the magic of New York City to a national television audience with an array of balloons, floats, marching bands and celebrities.
National Dog Show
- Thursday, Nov. 28, 12-2 p.m.
NBC’s Thanksgiving Day tradition is hosted by John O’Hurley along with analyst David Frei.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, 8-10 p.m.
Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, there will be star-studded performances and the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree.
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
- Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.)
Jimmy Fallon searches for the holiday spirit in New York, exploring a surreal and magical apartment building.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Thursday, Dec. 5, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.)
The classic animated tale of the Grinch, who’s hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but has a change of heart.
Frosty the Snowman
- Thursday, Dec. 5, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.)
The original holiday special about how Frosty came to life one day, returns to NBC.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Friday, Dec. 6, 8-9:15 p.m. (encore on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.)
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” has a new television home on NBC, the network where it debuted in 1964, leaving CBS after five decades.
Shrek the Halls
- Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8:30-9 p.m.
The animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original characters.
A Motown Christmas
- Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at p.m.)
Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, the special will feature performances by Motown legends.
E! News Presents NBC's Hot 10 of 2024
- Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:15-10 p.m. (one-hour extended version airing Dec. 26 at 8 p.m.)
The special hosted by Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight will highlight the most unforgettable moments of the year.
Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry
- Monday, Dec. 16, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.)
A star-studded special featuring country’s biggest names and hosted by Little Big Town.
A Saturday Night Live Christmas
- Wednesday, Dec. 18, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.)
The late-night program will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.
Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas
- Thursday, Dec. 19, 10-11 p.m.
The evening will feature Barry Manilow’s greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Looks Like We Made It,” along with holiday favorites.
It's a Wonderful Life
- Tuesday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m.
NBC presents the Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart: “An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.”
Christmas Eve Mass
- Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Wednesday, Dec. 25, 8:30-11 pm.
A Grinch plans on ruining Christmas for all the citizens of Whoville.
Dolly Parton's Magic Mountain Christmas
- Thursday, Dec. 26, 9-11 p.m.
Dolly Parton searches to find the “mountain magic” of Christmas, with performances by Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus.
135th Rose Parade
- Monday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT
The streets of Pasadena are lined with thousands of parade fans as gorgeous rose-covered floats and marching bands to celebrate the start of 2025.
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