Abbott Elementary Christmas Special Sets December Premiere Date — See ABC's Full Holiday Schedule
Abbott Elementary is ringing in the holiday season with a special two-part Christmas episode next month on ABC.
Premiering on Wednesday, Dec. 4 (8/7c), the first half finds Abbott throwing its first-ever holiday show, which Barbara is determined to make successful "despite a few setbacks." Meanwhile, Jacob's brother visits for the holidays — albeit earlier than expected. The second half (8:30/7:30c) takes place on Christmas Eve, where hostess Melissa "goes to great lengths" to ensure that the Schemmenti family Christmas Eve dinner is "perfect." Elsewhere, Janine and Gregory "get an unexpected guest."
This is just one piece of ABC's sprawling holiday schedule, which also includes a new season of The Great Christmas Light Fight, a festive edition of Press Your Luck, a presentation of iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024, CMA Country Christmas, and many more movies and shows.
If sports are more your thing, you'll be happy to know that ABC is broadcasting all five NBC games on Christmas Day, beginning at noon.
Read on for a complete breakdown of ABC's 2024 holiday programming slate:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27
9 pm The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20
THURSDAY, NOV. 28
8 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Mary Poppins
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
7 pm AFV's Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks
8 pm The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
MONDAY, DEC. 2
8 pm Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: 'Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick and Lil Jon'
9 pm Press Your Luck: 'Holiday Extravaganza III'
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
8 pm CMA Country Christmas
9 pm Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
8 pm Abbott Elementary: 'Winter Show'
8:30 pm Abbott Elementary: 'Winter Break'
9 pm Celebrity Family Feud: 'Shaquille O'Neal vs. Sherri Shepherd'
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
8 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season 12 Premiere)
9 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
8:30 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Lion King
TUESDAY, DEC. 10
8 pm Olaf's Frozen Adventure
8:30 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot
9 pm Disney Prep & Landing
9:30 pm Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice
THURSDAY, DEC. 12
8 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight
9 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
8 pm Shark Tank
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
7 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Sound of Music
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18
8 pm iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
8 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight
9 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight
SUNDAY, DEC. 22
8 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Santa Clause
TUESDAY, DEC. 24
8 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Home Alone
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25
10 am Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
12 pm NBA Christmas Special: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
2:30 pm NBA Christmas Special: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
5 pm NBA Christmas Special: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
7:30 pm NBA Countdown
8 pm NBA Christmas Special: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
10:30 pm NBA Christmas Special: Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
THURSDAY, DEC. 26
9 pm The Year: 2024, Hosted by Robin Roberts
SUNDAY, DEC. 29
7 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Frozen
9 pm The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Frozen 2
TUESDAY, DEC. 31, 2024
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 2025
8 pm 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony