ABC is set to captivate audiences this holiday season with a lineup of festive programming that embodies the spirit of the season. Among the highlights are heartwarming episodes of fan favorites like “Abbott Elementary,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” “Shark Tank,” “Shifting Gears,” and “What Would You Do?: Holiday Edition.” Additionally, viewers can look forward to a new season of “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” which showcases spectacular holiday displays.
This year brings the introduction of “Dancing with the Holidays,” adding to ABC’s tradition of holiday specials which include “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular,” “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025,” and the ever-popular “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” There’s also a new special, “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,” telling the inspiring story of the birth of Jesus.
Classic holiday movies will grace the screens, including “The Sound of Music,” “Home Alone,” and “The Santa Clause,” while the broadcast debut of “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” adds a fresh twist to the lineup. ABC’s programming shines during the holidays, with “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” emerging as the most co-viewed entertainment special on broadcast television last year. Notably, “Home Alone” has been a consistent favorite, ranking as the highest-rated movie among Adults 18-49 for the year since its 2022 debut in ABC’s holiday roster.
ABC will also feature a full day of star-studded NBA action on Christmas Day, complemented by a special edition of “Inside the NBA.” The holiday schedule is packed with entertainment, beginning with “The Wonderful World of Disney Presents ‘Mary Poppins’” on November 27 and culminating with the “2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony” on January 1.
This rich array of holiday programming reflects ABC’s commitment to creating family-friendly content that brings everyone together, providing audiences with a delightful holiday experience filled with laughter, music, and cherished traditions.