2009 Holiday TV Schedule Nov. 8 - 14

This is a schedule of upcoming holiday shows on TV for the week of November 8 - 14, 2009. This holiday TV schedule is divided into 4 categories - (1) Holiday TV Specials (2) Holiday Movies (3) Holiday TV Series/Specials and (4) Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food. Many of these holiday TV specials are repeated during the holiday season. Check back with my home page each week for an updated weekly list to see when your favorite holiday show will be on TV.

Holiday TV Specials

Holiday TV Specials Sunday, November 8

1:00pm Extreme Towns (Travel)
Visit a town where it is Christmas year-round.

Holiday TV Specials Monday, November 9

9:30am HBO Storybook Musicals, "The Little Match Girl" (HBO Family)
A magical holiday eve lifts up a child of the streets.

2:30pm MADtv (Comedy Central)
Holiday special edition with Neil Patrick Harris.

Holiday TV Movies

Holiday TV Movies Monday, November 9

1:15am Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SK&FM- Starz Kids & Family)
A bah-humbug guy hates the Christmas-loving Whos in Whoville. Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski.

5:00am Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (Encore)
The Pumpkin King gives the yuletide season a touch of Halloween.

1:30pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SK&FM)
A bah-humbug guy hates the Christmas-loving Whos in Whoville. Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski.

8:00pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SK&FM)
A bah-humbug guy hates the Christmas-loving Whos in Whoville. Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski.

9:00pm Scrooged (HBO Family)
A ruthless TV network chief meets the ghost of Christmas past, present and yet to come. Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe.

Holiday TV Movies Tuesday, November 10

2:20am Some Girls (EDRAM - Encore Drama)
A coed with 2 sisters invites her U.S. boyfriend to spend Christmas with her family in Quebec.

3:40am Scrooged (HBO Family)
A ruthless TV network chief meets the ghost of Christmas past, present and yet to come. Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe.

5:10am Babes in Toyland (Animated, Encore)
Nursery rhyme characters come to life on order to save a toy factory from being shut down before Christmas.

8:10am Babes in Toyland (Animated, Encore)
Nursery rhyme characters come to life on order to save a toy factory from being shut down before Christmas.

7:00pm Snow (ABC Family)
A North Pole-based distributor must go to California to rescue one of his family's magical reindeer from a zoo.

9:00pm Snow 2: Brain Freeze (ABC Family)
Mrs. Santa must find a way to save Christmas when Santa lands in the hospital with amnesia.

Holiday TV Movies Wednesday, November 11

1:00am The Perfect Holiday (SK&FM)
Romance blooms when a little girl asks a department-store Santa to grant her divorced mothers' wish for Christmas.

11:40am The Perfect Holiday (SK&FM)
Romance blooms when a little girl asks a department-store Santa to grant her divorced mothers' wish for Christmas.

7:00pm Santa Jr. (ABC Family)
A public defender tries to help Santa's son after he is accused of stealing Christmas presents.

8:00pm The Perfect Holiday (SK&FM)
Romance blooms when a little girl asks a department-store Santa to grant her divorced mothers' wish for Christmas.

9:00pm Snowglobe (ABC Family)
A snow globe transports a woman into a holiday wonderland.

Holiday TV Movies Thursday, November 12

7:45am Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SK&FM)
A bah-humbug guy hates the Christmas-loving Whos in Whoville. Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski.

2:30pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SK&FM)
A bah-humbug guy hates the Christmas-loving Whos in Whoville. Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski.

8:00pm A Christmas Carol: The Musical (SLTH - Sleuth)
3 Christmas ghosts try to instill some true holiday spirit into Ebenezer Scrooge's penny-pinching soul. Kelsey Grammar; Jason Alexander.

9:50pm Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SK&FM)
A bah-humbug guy hates the Christmas-loving Whos in Whoville. Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski.

11:00pm A Christmas Carol: The Musical (SLTH)
3 Christmas ghosts try to inject some true holiday spirit into Ebenezer Scrooge's penny-pinching soul. Kelsey Grammar; Jason Alexander

Holiday TV Movies Friday, November 13

1:00pm The Boy Who Saved Christmas (SK&FM)
A boy must stop Santa's evil twin, Atnas, from reversing Christmas.

Holiday TV Movies Saturday, November 14

9:00am, Friday After Next (USA )
Craig and Dan run into the thief that stole their Christmas presents. Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon.

10:20am Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas (Encore)
The Pumpkin King gives the yuletide season a touch of Halloween

Holiday TV Series/Specials

Holiday TV Series/Specials Sunday, November 8

1:30am King of the Hill, "The Father, the Son, & J.C." (Toon)
A judge assigns Buck to community service with Habitat for Humanity; Peggy & Dee Dee plan a Christmas dinner at the Habitat house.

2:30am The Boondocks, "A Huey Freeman Christmas" (Toon)
A teacher gives Huey the chance to direct the elementary school play.

7:30am Roseanne, "Home for the Holidays" (TV Land)
Dan returns home from California to celebrate Christmas with is family.

1:30pm The Game, "The Ghost of Derwin Past" (BET)
Melanie decides to spend Christmas with Dionne.

Holiday TV Series/Specials Monday, November 9

*9:00am Live With Regis & Kelly, "Home for the Holidays Makeover Week" (ABC, New)
Special guests: Meredith Vieira & Dana Delany.

11:00am Beverly Hills, 90210, "A Walsh Family Christmas" (Soap)
Part 1 - Steve learns about his natural parents.

11:30am Married...With Children (Christmas Series, Spike)
Al becomes a department-store Santa to earn extra Christmas money.

12:00pm Beverly Hills, 90210, "A Walsh Family Christmas" (Soap)
Part 2 - Steve learns about his natural parents.

5:00pm Beverly Hills, 90210, "A Walsh Family Christmas" (Soap)
Part 1 - Steve learns about his natural parents.

6:00pm Beverly Hills, 90210, "A Walsh Family Christmas" (Soap)
Part 2 - Steve learns about his natural parents.

9:00pm Golden Girls, "Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas" (Hallmark)
The roommates work at a soup kitchen at Christmastime.

Holiday TV Series/Specials Tuesday, November 10

8:30am Saved By the Bell, "A Home for Christmas" (TBS)
Part 1 - Zack & the gang meet a homeless girl & her father.

*9:00am Live With Regis & Kelly, "Home for the Holidays Makeover Week" (ABC, New)
Special guests: John Cusack ("2012"), "Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts.

11:00am Golden Girls, "Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas" (Hallmark)
The roommates work at a soup kitchen at Christmastime.

9:30pm The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, "Talking Turkey" (DISXD - Disney Toons)
The kids cook Thanksgiving dinner.

Holiday TV Series/Specials Wednesday, November 11

1:00am Golden Girls, "Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas" (Hallmark)
The roommates work at a soup kitchen at Christmastime.

2:30am The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, "Talking Turkey" (DISXD)
The kids cook Thanksgiving dinner.

7:00am Saved By the Bell, "A Home for Christmas" (TBS)
Part 2 - Zack finds a temporary home for the Burtons.

8:30am Reba, "Thanksgiving" (Lifetime)
Reba & Barbra Jean fight over who will host Thanksgiving dinner.

*9:00am Live With Regis & Kelly, "Home for the Holidays Makeover Week" (ABC, New)
Special guests: Comic Martin Short, tennis star Andre Agassi.

10:30am Home Improvement, "I'm Scheming of a White Christmas" (TBS)
Tim & Jill learn where Brad & Randy's charity money is going.

12:00pm Touched By an Angel, "The Christmas Gift" (Hallmark)
A woman feels guilty after her husband is killed when the expensive car she forced him to buy is hijacked at Christmastime.

4:00pm Little People, Big World, "A Roloff Winterland" (TLC)
Part 1 - Matt & Amy host their families for an early holiday celebration.

4:30pm That 70's Show, "Thank You" (FX)
Eric turns into a turkey when his math teacher dines at his home on Thanksgiving Day.

12:00pm Touched By an Angel, "The Christmas Gift" (Hallmark)
A woman feels guilty after her husband is killed when the expensive car she forced him to buy is hijacked at Christmastime.

8:00pm Martha Stewart (FLN - Fine Living Network)
Tips for creating a memorable Thanksgiving.

8:00pm Touched By an Angel, "The Christmas Gift" (Hallmark)
A woman feels guilty after her husband is killed when the expensive car she forced him to buy is hijacked at Christmastime.

Holiday TV Series/Specials Thursday, November 12

12:00am Martha Stewart (FLN)
Tips for creating a memorable Thanksgiving.

1:35am That 70's Show, "Thank You" (FX)
Eric turns into a turkey when his math teacher dines at his home on Thanksgiving Day.

7:00am Crossing Jordan, "Blue Christmas" (A&E)
A suspected cop-killer dies while in police custody.

8:00am The West Wing, "In Excelsis Deo" (Bravo)
As Christmas nears, President Bartlet sneaks out of the White House to do some last minute Christmas shopping.

8:00am The Biggest Loser: Families (FLN)
Family contestants must make a healthy traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

*9:00am Live With Regis & Kelly, "Home for the Holidays Makeover Week" (ABC, New)
Special guests: Actress Kate Walsh ("Private Practice"), Justin Bierber performs.

2:30pm Everybody Loves Raymond, "Turkey or Fish?" (TBS)
Debra chooses to fix fish for Thanksgiving to avoid competing with Marie's cooking skills.

3:00pm Little House on the Prairie, "A Christmas They Never Forgot" (Hallmark)
The Ingalls family & friends remember Christmases past while snowbound on Christmas Eve.

Holiday TV Series/Specials Friday, November 13

8:00am Monk, "Mr. Monk & the Miracle" (USA)
3 homeless men seek Monk's services at the holidays.

*9:00am Live With Regis & Kelly, "Home for the Holidays Makeover Week" (ABC, New)
Special guests: Actor Jimmy Smits (Broadway's "God of Carnage")

6:00pm Grey's Anatomy, "Thanks for the Memories" (Lifetime)
The Thanksgiving holiday is more difficult for the interns & residents than any of them want to admit.

Holiday TV Series/Specials Saturday, November 14

12:00am That 70's Show, "Thank You" (FX, ABC Family)
Eric turns into a turkey when his math teacher dines at his home on Thanksgiving Day.

2:00am That 70's Show, "Thanksgiving" (TNCK-Teen Nick)
Laurie brings a female college friend home for Thanksgiving who tries to seduce her brother.

6:30pm 3rd Rock From the Sun, "Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick" (TV Land)
The aliens have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

7:30pm 3rd Rock From the Sun, "Jolly Old St. Dick" (TV Land)
Dick becomes a scrooge as the aliens celebrate their first Christmas on Earth.

11:00pm Martha Stewart (FLN)
Tips for creating a memorable Thanksgiving.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Sunday, November 8

7:30am Rescue Chef, "Thanksgiving Rescue" (Food)
On the menu: Citrus turkey & gravy; seared brussel sprouts; roasted carrots with parsnips & thyme; pumpkin chocolate cream pie.

10:00am Thanksgiving (FLN)
Martha shares some of her favorite holiday desserts for Thanksgiving.

4:00pm Thanksgiving (FLN)
Martha shares some of her favorite holiday desserts for Thanksgiving.

8:00pm Martha Stewart (FLN)
Tips for creating a memorable Thanksgiving.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Monday, November 9

12:00am Martha Stewart (FLN)
Tips for creating a memorable Thanksgiving.

11:00am Easy Entertaining, "Country Thanksgiving" (Food)
On the menu: Whole roasted turkey with a citrus rosemary salt; peas; roasted winter squash.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Tuesday, November 10

4:30pm Everyday Italian, "Thanksgiving Sides" (Food)
Side dishes to serve at Thanksgiving.

8:00pm Emeril Live, "Traditional Thanksgiving" (FLN)
Emeril shares some historic Thanksgiving recipes.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Wednesday, November 11

12:00am Emeril Live, "Traditional Thanksgiving" (FLN)
Emerils shares some historic Thanksgiving recipes.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Thursday, November 12

4:30pm Everyday Italian, "Thanksgiving for 2" (Food)
How to cook a small Thanksgiving dinner for 2.

7:00pm Emeril's Thanks (FLN)
Emeril kicks up a traditional Thanksgiving meal at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.

9:00pm Thanksgiving (FLN)
Martha shares some of her favorite holiday desserts for Thanksgiving.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Friday, November 13

1:00am Thanksgiving (FLN)
Martha shares some of her favorite holiday desserts for Thanksgiving.

4:00am Party Line with the Hearty Boys, "Thanksgiving" (Food)
On the menu: Sausage; dried cranberry & apple stuffing; mashed maple bourbon sweet potatoes; green bean casserole.

4:30am Good Deal with David Lieberman, "Thanksgiving for $40" (Food)
Dave prepares an inexpensive Thanksgiving dinner.

10:30am Essence of Emeril, "Thanksgiving" (Food)
Emeril shares some Thanksgiving recipes.

2:00pm Homemade/Sandra Lee, "Thanksgiving" (Food)
Sandra's tips for a tasty turkey; Thanksgiving emergency fixes, & pumpkin bundts.

6:00pm Paula's Home Cooking, "Southern Thanksgiving" (Food)
Paula Dean offers tips for a stress-free holiday.

6:00pm Rescue Chef, "Thanksgiving Rescue" (Food)
On the menu: Citrus turkey & gravy; seared brussel sprouts; roasted carrots with parsnips & thyme; pumpkin chocolate cream pie.

Holiday TV Specials Featuring Food Saturday, November 14

7:00am Rachel Ray, "Thanksgiving in 60" (Food)
Rachel shows us how to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in one hour.

8:00am Sandra Lee/Homemade (Food)
Sandra shows us how to make a quick and easy Thanksgiving dinner.

9:00am Thanksgiving (FLN)
Martha shares some of her favorite holiday desserts for Thanksgiving.

*9:30am, Ask Aida, "Aida's Thanksgiving" (Food, New)
On the menu: Apple-sage roast turkey; whole wheat bread stuffing with dried fruit, pecans & herbs; pecan-pumpkin crunch.

*12:30pm 5 Ingredient Fix, "Thanksgiving" (Food, New)
Claire's no-fail recipes for a Thanksgiving feast that fits into one grocery bag.

*1:00pm, Gaida at Home, "Thanksgiving" (Food, New)
Gaida prepares Thanksgiving dinner.

*1:30pm, Barefoot Contessa, "Thanksgiving 2.0" (Food, New)
Ina gets back to basics with Thanksgiving potluck parties.

4:00pm Thanksgiving (FLN)
Martha shares some of her favorite holiday desserts for Thanksgiving.

9:00pm, The Secret Life Of..., "Thanksgiving" (Food)
Learn the history behind Thanksgiving dinner.

10pm Thanksgiving Unwrapped (Food)
Learn some fun facts about the food we use at Thanksgiving.

Sources:

A&E
ABC
ABC Family
BET
Bravo
Comedy Central
DISXD (Disney Toons)
Encore
Encore Drama
FLN (Fine Living Network)
Food
FX
Hallmark
HBO Family
Lifetime
SK&FM (Starz Kids & Family)
SLTH (Sleuth)
Soap
Spike
TBS
TLC
TNCK (Teen Nick)
Toon
Travel Channel
TV Land
USA