UPtv's 2022 Christmas Lineup of All-New Movies
UPtv is giving the gifts this year with more than 600 hours of Christmas movies.
Christmas might still be three months away, but the networks are gearing up for the holiday season with a plethora of yuletide movies that will enchant you with snowy kisses and winter romance. Where Hallmark Channel once reigned supreme, other networks and platforms like Lifetime and Netflix have dived into the mix with their own slate of holiday movies. One of those networks is UPtv. The feel-good channel serving up holiday cheer this year with a full slate of uplifting holiday movies and a return of their Gilmore Girls binge-a-thon, Gilmore the Merrier, a marathon of all seven seasons of the original series plus four movies.
How many Christmas movies will UPtv air in 2022?
UPtv will have over 600 hours of holiday programming, including 17 new network movie premieres and a new season of Small Town Christmas, which highlights Christmas celebrations across small towns in the U.S.
“With so many people needing to scale back in different ways this holiday season, we wanted to deliver an abundance of Christmas programming so uplifting, holiday cheer was plentiful for our viewers,” said Hector Campos, vice president, content strategy and acquisition at UPtv. "We have a diverse slate with something for everyone this Christmas season.”
When does UPtv's holiday programming begin?
UPtv launches its most uplifting Christmas ever on Nov. 4.
How do I watch UPtv?
UPtv is a network much like Hallmark Channel or Lifetime. Check with your cable or satellite provider to locate UPtv on their channel guide.
Alternately, you can subscribe to sites like Frndly or Philo and live stream channels including UPtv, Lifetime, Hallmark Channel, and many more.
UPtv Christmas Movies 2022 Schedule
Unperfect Christmas Wish
Premiered Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Alys Crocker, David Pinard
Madison O'Hara performs as a singing elf for Christmas parties with her best friend Cooper, but her real dream is to be a singer-songwriter and to find the perfect man.
Christmas in the Pines
Premiered Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Jillian Murray, Dean Geyer
As an up-and-coming magazine writer and a successful architect battle over ownership of an idyllic Christmas cottage, they soon discover that their cozy holiday getaway may not be the only thing they love.
Christmas Masquerade
Premiered Sunday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Erin Agostino, David Lafontaine
When Julieanne is mistaken for her glamorous boss at a Masquerade ball by a notoriously aloof businessman, she continues the ruse over Christmas. Will she be able to find real love in the makeshift Fairytale world they’ve created?
The Christmas Retreat
Premiered Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Rhiannon Fish, Clayton James
When Kim’s boyfriend breaks up with her instead of proposing, her mom whisks her away to a Christmas retreat where she meets the owner’s unemployed brother, Mark. But will they be able to see past the mistakes neither one wants to admit to and let the magic of the season connect them?
A Tiny Home Christmas
Premiered Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Rebecca Dalton, Christopher Seivright
In order to save her family's contracting business, Blair reluctantly teams up with her ex-boyfriend and former co-star of a hit home design reality show to build a tiny home for the unsheltered in the community, rekindling old sparks in the process… and just in time for Christmas.
The Picture of Christmas
Premiered Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Chelsea Hobbs, Giles Panton
An aspiring storybook illustrator in Manhattan returns home after inheriting her Grandmother’s Christmas tree farm. Inspired by the magic of Christmas and the farm’s handsome caretaker, she is reminded of the things she once wanted in life.
Josh Turner: King Size Manger Christmas Special
Premiered Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET
Showcasing his unmistakable baritone voice, multiplatinum-selling recording artist and Grand Ole Opry member Josh Turner heralds in the holiday season with his unique interpretation of nostalgic classics and originals from his first-ever Christmas album, King Size Manger, plus an intimate sit-down interview hosted by Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase.
The Holiday Switch
Premiered Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Alex Paxton-Beesley, Morgan David Jones
When two strangers mistakenly pick up the wrong piece of luggage at the airport, each must use the intriguing contents within to track down the other's whereabouts in time for Christmas.
Christmas Lucky Charm
Premiered Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Sugenia Sri, Adrian Spencer
Every boyfriend Jessica has had found the love of his life right after he dated her. Just as Jessica leans into her unlucky love life and swears off dating for the Christmas season, a handsome gallery owner moves in across the street.
Small Town Christmas: The Harvest Special
Premiered Sunday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET
Hosted and executive produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and bestselling author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. Through food, drink, music, entertainment and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making the holiday season special in their own unique way. This episode features all things fall—apples, hay, changing leaves and pumpkins at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Elijay, Ga.
GilMORE the Merrier ultimate Gilmore Girls binge-a-thon
Monday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. ET – Sunday, Nov. 27 at 3 a.m. ET
GilMORE the Merrier, UPtv’s annual seven-day Gilmore Girls binge-a-thon of all 153 episodes plus the four movies, is back! This year, the marathon will be hosted by fan favorite Michael Winters as his character, town know-it-all Taylor Doose, along with watch and win trivia questions, special series recaps of all seven seasons, and pop-up trivia sprinkled throughout all four of the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life movies.
Christmas in the Wilds
Premiered Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Kaitlyn Leeb, Victor Zinck Jr.
Buck and Jessica's merry little Christmas together takes a dangerous turn when their journey through the wild turns into a battle for survival.
Christmas on the Slopes
Premiered Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Olivier Renaud, Soma Chhaya
After a disappointing restaurant opening and an embarrassing break-up, a celebrity chef takes her first real Christmas vacation. When she wanders into the kitchen at a luxury resort and is mistaken for the sous chef by the handsome but grouchy, head chef, their chemistry sparks a holiday romance. But will everything blow up when the head chef learns the truth about her?
Christmas on the Rocks
Premiered Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Lyla Porter-Follows, Jon McLaren
A ski-lodge event manager's task of hosting a corporate Christmas party goes awry when the resort is cut off by a snowstorm and the hard-to-please CEO turns out to be an old flame.
Small Town Christmas: Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Premiered Sunday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET
This episode highlights the Christmas magic at Dollywood.
A Royal Christmas Match
Premiered Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Jordana Largy, Matthew MacCaull
Princess Camille travels to America to create a cross-cultural college exchange program and falls for Professor Rhett. But when she discovers he was hired by her father to escort her, aka babysit her, she wonders if he cares more about her or his career.
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Santa’s Got Style
Premiered Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Kathryn Davis, Franco Lo Presti
When department store executive Madison is charged with coming up with a fresh idea for the holiday season, she decides that instead of a classic Santa, this year they would hire a young Santa with lots of fashionable styles. But when she has difficulty finding the perfect model, her long-time best friend Ethan (who has been in love with her for years) throws on a beard and disguises himself as the Santa of her dreams.
Small Town Christmas: North Pole, Alaska
Premiered Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. ET
This episode takes place in North Pole, Alaska, and features the Santa Claus House and the world’s tallest Santa Claus statue.
Sappy Holiday
Premiered Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Vanessa Sears, Jon McLaren
Stranded in a small town after her car breaks down, Joy meets the charming James, a local trying to save his family’s maple farm.
A Vintage Christmas
Premiered Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Hannah Gallway, Jeremy Walmsley
When a small-town vintage store owner leaves instructions in her will for inventory to be distributed as Christmas gifts, her out-of-town niece seeks help from a handsome local in identifying recipients from the clues provided.
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Small Town Christmas: Frostburg, Md.
Premiered Sunday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. ET
Frostburg, Md. is a storybook town come to life. For the past 15 years, the local college students dress up as Elves and compete in Christmas cookie toss, snowball fights, Christmas tree relay, “Elfaoke” and more to support a charity in the “Elf Olympics.”
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The Snowball Effect
Premieres Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Anjali Khurana, Landon Moss
Rival meteorologists tracking a massive snowstorm in the town of Mistletoe must work together to get home in time for Christmas.
Christmas in Wolf Creek
Premieres Sunday, Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring Nola Martin, Tim Rozon
When a runaway reindeer threatens the annual Christmas play, a struggling couple must work together to save Christmas for the town and each other.