Christmas 2016 TV Specials: When And Where To Watch Holiday-Themed Episodes And Events Of Your Favorite TV Shows

The holiday season is officially upon us. Christmas movies are playing on most of the major networks, holiday décor is hung high and Christmas music is blaring through stores.

If you, however, are struggling to feel festive we’ve got just the boost you need. With Christmas and Chanukah approaching, a number of networks are getting ready by airing holiday-themed episodes of their most popular shows. Whether you’re looking for something to enjoy with your little ones or hoping to escape the madness of planning the perfect holiday gathering by slipping into something geared toward the older set, there’s something for everyone airing within the next few weeks.

Here are all the holiday-themed episodes of some of the most popular shows on television:

December 5

Disney Channel – “K.C. Undercover – Holly Holly Not So Jolly” at 8 p.m. EST: It’s Christmas time and K.C. (Zendaya Coleman) has a lot on her mind. She will deceive her friends and family, telling them she’s out to buy last-minute gifts when in reality she’s visiting the organization’s therapist.

Disney Channel – “Bunk’d – How the Griff Stole Christmas” at 8:30 p.m. EST: The campers at Kikiwaka are getting in the holiday spirit which is easier said than done for Griff (Lincoln Melcher).

Disney Channel – “Liv and Maddie: Cali Style – Cali Christmas-A-Rooney” at 9 p.m. EST: Maddie (Dove Cameron) is heartbroken to learn that she can’t spend Christmas in Wisconsin, which prompts sister Liv to try and lift her spirits.

Disney Channel – “Best Friends Whenever – The Christmas Curse” at 10 p.m. EST: In an effort to cheer up homesick Daisy (Bryana Salaz), Shelby (Lauren Taylor) and Cyd (Landry Bender) invite her to attend their blast-from-the-past Christmas party.

VH1 – “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party – Deck the Balls” at 10:01 p.m. EST: Jason Derulo and Jamie Chung visit the set to whip up a festive feast with Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.

December 6

NBC – “This Is Us – Last Christmas” at 9 p.m. EST: Kate (Chrissy Metz) gets a bad case of appendicitis on Christmas Eve, forcing the Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) to take her to the hospital. There they find the doctor who birthed them ailing. Meanwhile Kevin (Justin Hartley) is celebrating Chanukah with Olivia (Janet Montgomery) and her family.

December 8

Disney Channel – “Doc McStuffins – A Very McStuffins Christmas” at 7 a.m. EST: Doc (Kiara Muhammad) and her gang of toys pay Santa a visit at the North Pole.

Nickelodeon – “Henry Danger – Christmas Danger” at 7 p.m. EST: Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) gets arrested and is forced to spend Christmas in jail.

Nickelodeon – “The Thundermans – Winter Thunderland” at 7:30 p.m. EST: Max (Jack Griffo) gets a visit from the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future on Christmas Eve.

CBS – “Pure Genius – A Bunker Hill Christmas” at 10 p.m. EST: A young leukemia patient’s optimism inspires James (Augustus Prew) to be better — starting by confessing his true feelings for Zoe (Odette Annable).

FOX – “Taraji’s White Hot Holidays” at 8 p.m. EST: “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson hosts a music and variety special ahead of the holidays featuring guest appearances from stars like Jussie Smollett, Pharrell Williams, Missy Elliot and more.

December 9

Disney Channel – “Disney’s Mickey Mouse – Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special” at 8:30 p.m. EST: Donald is left at an impasse when he learns that Daisy and the other ducks are going south for the winter. He wants to stay with Mickey and friends to enjoy the holidays together.

Nickelodeon – “SpongeBob – It’s a SpongeBob Christmas” at 6 p.m. EST: SpongeBob (Tom Kenny) accidentally helps Plankton (Mr. Lawrence) put everyone in Bikini Bottom on Santa’s naughty list.

Nickelodeon – “The Loud House – Louds a Leapin’” at 6:30 p.m. EST: The Louds are getting ready for Christmas when Lincoln’s (Grant Palmer) sled unexpectedly goes missing in the neighbor’s yard. The disappearance prompts a daring rescue mission.

Nickelodeon – “Harvey Beaks – It’s Christmas You Dorks!” at 8 p.m. EST: Old Man Winter visits Littlebark Grove, turning it into a wonderland filled with music and joy.

December 10

Disney Channel – “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” at 7 p.m. EST: The stars of “Descendants” gather to make Disney dreams come true for lucky fans.

Nickelodeon – “Power Rangers Dino Super Charge – Here Comes Heximas!” at Noon EST: The Rangers are caught off guard when they find secret Santa gifts that cast a Heximas spell on them.

December 11

Disney Channel – “Bizaardvark – Agh, Humbug” at 8 p.m. EST: Bernie (Danny Woodburn) is feeling down after learning that he wasn’t invited to the Vuuugler-only holiday party. In the hopes of cheering him up, his friends rally to turn him into an online star overnight, crossing their fingers that will get him an invite.

Nickelodeon – “Nickelodeon’s Ho Ho Holiday Special” at 7 p.m. EST: Nick stars are forced to struggle through Christmas-themed obstacles during what they believe is the network’s holiday party.

December 12

Nickelodeon – “Blaze and the Monster Machines – The Polar Derby” at 11:30 a.m. EST: Blaze (Nolan North) and friends take a trip to VelocityVille for a snowy race called the Polar Derby.

CBS – “Kevin Can Wait – I’ll Be Home For Christmas…Maybe” at 8 p.m. EST: Kevin (Kevin James) leaves his wife home along to help Mott (Christopher Brian Roach) and his seven children prepare for Christmas.

CBS – “Man With a Plan – Winter Has Come” at 8:30 p.m. EST: Adam (Matt LeBlanc) and Andi (Liza Snyder) hope to avoid having their holiday ruined by a blizzard, which keeps them from traveling to the grandparents’ house on Christmas.

CBS – “The Odd Couple – Felix Navidad” at 9:30 p.m. EST: Felix (Thomas Lennon) is frantically trying to put together a good Christmas after learning that his mother can’t resume her usual hosting duties.

ABC – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” at 8 p.m. EST: Families compete against one another, debuting various themed Christmas displays outside their homes.

December 13

Nickelodeon – “Paw Patrol – The Pups Winter Wonder Show” at noon EST: Mayor Humdinger escapes with Cap’n Turbot’s performing penguins ahead of the Adventure Bay Snow Show.

CBS – “NCIS – The Tie That Binds” at 8 p.m. EST: Evidence from the murder of a Navy captain reveals the truth about Ducky’s (David McCallum) mother’s death. Meanwhile Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is celebrating Christmas with Fornell (Joe Spano).

ABC – “The Middle – A Very Marry Christmas” at 8 p.m. EST: Sue (Eden Sher) keeps a major secret from her family as Brick (Atticus Shaffer) rises to popularity at school.

ABC – “American Housewife – Krampus Katie” at 8:30 p.m. EST: Viv (Leslie Bibb) convinces Katie (Katy Mixon) to help out with the school Christmas pageant while Greg (Diedrich Bader) brings Taylor (Meg Donnelly) and Oliver (Daniel DiMaggio) to a nursing home to spread Christmas cheer.

ABC – “Fresh Off the Boat – Where Are the Giggles?” at 9 p.m. EST: The family forgets Evan (Ian Chen) at home when they decide to go see a movie, which leaves Jessica (Constance Wu) feeling guilty. Marvin (Ray Wise) is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

ABC – “The Real O’Neals – The Real Christmas” at 9:30 p.m. EST: Eileen (Martha Plimpton) is determined to win the Christmas choir competition, so she gives the solo to a new, talented member while Shannon (Bebe Wood) digs for info about what to get Ethan (Christopher Avila).

FOX – “Brooklyn Nine-Nine – Captain Latvia” at 8 p.m. EST: Jake (Andy Samberg) helps Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) find his son’s favorite toy for Christmas before the duo take on a Latvian crime ring.

FOX – “New Girl – Christmas Eve Eve” at 8:31 p.m. EST: Jess (Zooey Deschanel) is trying to keep the Secret Santa exchange alive among the roommates, while others are stressing about getting their significant others the perfect gift.

December 14

ABC – “The Goldbergs – Han Ukkah Solo” at 8 p.m. EST: Beverly (Wendi Mclendon-Covey) convinces Erica (Hayley Orrantia) to write a Chanukah song, which inspires Barry (Troy Gentile) to get creative in his own musical endeavors.

ABC – “Speechless – C-H-O—CHOIR” at 8:30 p.m. EST: Maya (Minnie Driver) is struggling to maintain her holiday cheer after her family’s Christmas gifts are stolen. Meanwhile Ray (Mason Cook) joins the choir to fluff up his resume before college.

ABC – “Modern Family – Snow Ball” at 9 p.m. EST: Manny (Rico Rodriguez) and Luke (Nolan Gould) run into problems planning their school’s winter dance.

ABC – “Blackish – Just Christmas, Baby” at 9:31 p.m. EST: Zoey (Yara Shahidi) is heading to college soon, which has Dre (Anthony Anderson) trying to plan the family’s best Christmas yet.

December 15

ABC – “Dr. Ken – A Park Family Christmas” at 8: 31 p.m. EST: Allison (Suzy Nakamura) decides to throw an office Christmas party, hoping it will showcase a new, lighthearted side. Meanwhile Clark (Jonathan Slavin) is searching for the perfect present for his beau.

December 16

Disney Channel – “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas” at 8 p.m. EST: A woman and her daughter are separated from their family during the Christmas season, which causes chaos for the “Good Luck Charlie” cast.

December 17

Disney Channel – “Elana of Avalor” at 8 a.m. EST: The inhabitants of Avalor gather to share their unique holiday traditions with one another while Elana tries to get everyone in the Navidad spirit.