If you're looking to break up your Christmas movie marathon [1] with a dusting of telly, Netflix has got you more than covered this festive season. The streaming service recently announced their 2019 festive lineup, which means you're in for new episodes of Nailed It! Holiday! and Sugar Rush, plus golden oldies like Black Adder Christmas Carol, and the beloved Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials. Read on for 16 shows you'll want to factor into your Christmas plans.
— Additional reporting by Quinn Keaney
Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special: 2008
The Gavin and Stacey 2008 Christmas special was a two-episode extravaganza that brought all the kook and hilarity of the regular episodes, but with a distinct festive spin. Catch up on the previous Christmas special before the new instalment airs on BBC One Christmas Day [2].
Watch it here [3]
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
When Netflix rebooted Gilmore Girls [4] back in 2016, there was always going to be an episode with strong Christmas vibes. Relive the magic, then go back and watch all the episodes through the years — from the first snowfall, that time Jack Frost hated Lorelai, and all the festive moments along the way.
Watch it here [5]
Nailed It! Holiday! Season 2
Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres welcome a few high-profile celebrity guests (Hi, Maya Rudolph!) in a second season of the holiday version of their incredibly funny series about baking fails.
When it's available: Nov. 22
Merry Happy Whatever
Philadelphia father Don Quinn (Dennis Quaid) struggles to balance the stress of the holidays with the demands of his large, eclectic family, but when his youngest daughter Emmy (Bridgit Mendler) returns home with a new boyfriend in tow, Don realises it's going to be a more hectic celebration than usual.
When it's available: Nov. 28
Magic For Humans, Season 2 (Holiday Episode)
Justin visits a Santa school in this special holiday episode, and later helps a group of kids discover the magic of giving.
When it's available: Dec. 2
Sugar Rush Christmas
Judges Hunter March, Candace Nelson, and Adriano Zumbo will be joined by guests like Tiffani Thiessen, Liza Koshy, and Olympic Gold Medalist Meryl Davis as they devour scrumptious holiday-themed desserts.
When it's available: Nov. 29
Lost in Space, Season 2
The thrilling sci-fi series returns with a second season, which will finally give us some answers about that major interdimensional cliffhanger at the end of season one.
When it's available: Dec. 24
Alexa & Katie, Season 3 (Holiday Episode)
Alexa goes on Christmas break and finds herself pulled between Spencer and her ex-boyfriend Dylan, putting her in a potentially dramatic love triangle. Fortunately she figures out what's really going on with Spencer and jumps at the chance to help him figure things out over the holidays.
When it's available: Dec. 30
A Family Reunion Christmas
The McKellans face the ghosts of Christmas past in this holiday special about the importance of family, forgiveness, and empathy.
When it's available: Dec. 9
Team Kaylie: Part 2 (Holiday Episode)
Kaylie tries to help out a friend whose mother passed away by buying her the dollhouse she always wanted, but to do so she needs to get a job. Kaylie ends up working with Chewy and Jackie as an elf for the local mall Santa, and shenanigans ensue.
When it's available: Dec. 2
Da Kath & Kim Code
If you're a long time lover of Summer Heights High, you'll soon be obsessed with the Australian comedy Kath and Kim. Michael Bublé puts Kath and Kel's marriage to the test (between belting out classic Christmas tunes), while Kath's daughter Kim attempts pole dancing and Sharon finds love in a hopeless place (online).
Watch it here [6]
The Royle Family Christmas TV Specials (2000 and 2008)
A bloated turkey, the challenge of creating a vegetarian Christmas menu, and Denise attempting to cook family dinner for the first time are just a few of the random storylines you'll encounter in the two festive specials for The Royle Family.
Watch The Royle Family: The New Sofa [7] and The Royle Family: Christmas Special 2000 [8] now.
Free Rein: The 12 Neighs of Christmas
In the show Free Rein, a 15-year-old girl moves from Los Angeles to the English countryside and forms a friendship with a mysterious horse. In this Christmas special, a broken ornament leads Zoe to a family secret, as the small town prepares for the annual Mistletoe Ball.
Watch it here [9]
Black Adder Christmas Carol
Rowan Atkinson stars in this Christmas TV special, which is a comedic twist on the tried-and-true storyline where the Spirit of Christmas convinces a Victorian shopkeeper to be mean for a change.
Watch it here [10]
BoJack Horseman Christmas Special: Sabrina’s Christmas Wish
BoJack wants absolutely no part in Christmas; then, Todd shows up with an old "Horsin' Around" Christmas episode where his character loved Christmas.
Watch it here
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A Moody Christmas
A classic tale of the annual pilgrimage, where man heads home to Australia from London to brave his dysfunctional (and downright crazy) family for the holidays, A Moody Christmas will make you want to simultaneously call your mum and hide for the entire festive season.
Watch it here [12]