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NOTE -- Listings are organized by broadcast day (5 a.m. one day to 5 a.m. next day). All program schedules are subject to change.
MONDAY, DEC. 24
9 AM BIO BIOGRAPHY
Santa Claus.
10 AM HIST CHRISTMAS AT WAR
1914 World War truce.
12:30 PM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Sandra Lee makes cookies, glazed ham, souffle.
2 PM WLIW O CHRISTMAS TREE
Richard Karn hosts Christmas tree history and lore.
3 PM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
4 PM WNET NATURE
"Christmas in Yellowstone."
4 PM HIST CHRISTMAS AT WAR
1914 World War truce.
5 PM WNET DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
7 PM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Holiday extravaganza.
7 PM DISC HD CHRISTMAS AND THE CIVIL WAR
7:30 PM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
8 PM DISC HD DAZZLING HOLIDAY LIGHTS
On everything from homes to skyscrapers.
9 PM DISC HD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Notable decorations across North America.
9 PM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
11 PM DISC HD DAZZLING HOLIDAY LIGHTS
On everything from homes to skyscrapers.
12 MID WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
12 MID DISC HD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Notable decorations.
1 AM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
3 AM DISC HD DAZZLING HOLIDAY LIGHTS
On everything from homes to skyscrapers.
4 AM DISC HD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Notable decorations.
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
5:20 AM WNET DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
7 AM HGTV EXTREME CHRISTMAS: BIGGER & BRIGHTER
7 AM MOJO YULE LOG
High-definition fireplace and holiday songs. (Also on-demand Dec. 3-Jan. 4 through Time Warner and Comcast cable.)
8 AM HGTV CRAZY FOR CHRISTMAS
Over the top celebrations.
9 AM WPIX YULE LOG
Four hours of virtual fireplace and holiday music.
9 AM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
10 AM HGTV WHAT'S WITH THAT DECKED OUT CHRISTMAS HOUSE?
Most talked-about decorations.
11 AM WNYE TRADICION: A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Christmas in Cuba.
11 AM HGTV HOLIDAY WINDOWS 2007
This year's store displays.
1 PM HGTV WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2007
1 PM HIST INTL CHRISTMAS AT WAR
1914 World War truce.
7 PM HIST INTL CHRISTMAS AT WAR
1914 World War truce.
9 PM DISC HD AMERICAN CHOPPER
Christmas sleigh.
10 PM DISC HD AMERICAN CHOPPER
Make-a-Wish bike.
11:30 PM FOOD UNWRAPPED
Christmas cookies.
12 MID DISC HD AMERICAN CHOPPER
Christmas sleigh.
1 AM DISC HD AMERICAN CHOPPER
Make-a-Wish bike.
2:30 AM FOOD UNWRAPPED
Christmas cookies.
4 AM DISC HD AMERICAN CHOPPER
Christmas sleigh.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26
5 AM DISC HD AMERICAN CHOPPER
Make-a-Wish bike.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 22
9 AM NBC MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Three-hour live coverage of the Manhattan tradition. Guests include Dolly Parton, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Bindi and Terri Irwin, Jordin Sparks, Good Charlotte, Menudo, Michael Feinstein.
FRIDAY, NOV. 23
7 AM HGTV YEAR 'ROUND CHRISTMAS
12 NOON HGTV A VERY MERRY CURB APPEAL
1 PM HGTV DESIGNERS' CHALLENGE
Christmas special.
6 PM HGTV EXTREME CHRISTMAS: BIGGER & BRIGHTER
9 PM HGTV DECKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
New makeover tips, party secrets.
1 AM HGTV DECKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
New makeover tips, party secrets.
SATURDAY, NOV. 24
2 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
SUNDAY, NOV. 25
2 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
MONDAY, NOV. 26
10 AM HGTV DECKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
New makeover tips, party secrets.
TUESDAY, NOV. 27
11 AM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
11:30 PM BIO URBAN LEGENDS
Santa stuck in the chimney.
3:30 AM BIO URBAN LEGENDS
Santa stuck in the chimney.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28
9:30 PM HGTV DESIGN ON A DIME
"Rat Pack Christmas."
1:30 AM HGTV DESIGN ON A DIME
"Rat Pack Christmas."
THURSDAY, NOV. 29
7 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30
10 PM FOOD $40 A DAY
Rachael Ray visits restaurants, skates at Wollman rink.
1 AM FOOD $40 A DAY
Rachael Ray visits restaurants, skates at Wollman rink.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1
6 AM WLIWCREATE GIFTS OF THE SEASON MARATHON
Gift-making, wrapping, cooking, plus Hanukkah traditions. Six-hour block repeats at noon, 6 p.m. and midnight.
10 AM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Edible snowman, gingerbread cookies.
12 NOON FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
"Christmas Brunch."
2 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
3 PM FINE A SHEILA BRIDGES HOLIDAY
Designer's tips for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa.
5 PM FINE 12 WAYS OF MERRY MAKING
Hawaiiann office party to Christmas Carol karaoke.
SUNDAY, DEC. 2
7:30 AM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
Giada makes an Italian gift basket.
9 PM HGTV WHAT'S WITH THAT CHRISTMAS HOUSE?
Elaborately decorated homes.
1 AM HGTV WHAT'S WITH THAT CHRISTMAS HOUSE?
Elaborately decorated homes.
MONDAY, DEC. 3
4:30 PM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
"Christmas Brunch."
8 PM MYNET SANTA'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS
Erik Estrada hosts holiday bloopers.
9 PM FOOD HOLIDAY TREATS UNWRAPPED
Swiss Colony, gingerbread houses, Reddi Whip.
12 MID FOOD HOLIDAY TREATS UNWRAPPED
Swiss Colony, gingerbread houses, Reddi Whip.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4
11:30 AM FOOD EASY ENTERTAINING
Christmas tree cutting party.
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Roast pheasant, bread pudding.
4 PM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Edible snowman, gingerbread cookies.
10 PM FOOD ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
With Mario and Giada.
1 AM FOOD ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
With Mario and Giada.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Standing rib roast.
4 PM ION CHANUKAH LIVE
Festivities from Paris, Moscow, Washington.
4:30 PM EWTN HOW ST. NICHOLAS BECAME SANTA CLAUS
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Roasted chestnut soup, turkey with oyster dressing.
7 PM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Emeril's holiday party.
8 PM FOOD SECRET LIFE OF CHRISTMAS
9 PM FOOD PAULA'S SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS
Paula Deen shares Savannah holiday traditions.
10 PM NGC CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE BOX
Scientific and historical reasoning behind Christmas celebrations.
12 MID FOOD PAULA'S SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS
Paula Deen shares Savannah holiday traditions.
3 AM FOOD SECRET LIFE OF CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
7 AM FOOD PAULA'S SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS
Paula Deen shares Savannah holiday traditions.
8 AM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Ham with rum glaze, corn and sweet potato pudding.
12 NOON FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
Giada makes an Italian gift basket.
2 PM FOOD ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
With Mario and Giada.
2 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
3 PM FOOD SECRET LIFE OF CHRISTMAS
5 PM FOOD HOLIDAY TREATS UNWRAPPED
Swiss Colony, gingerbread houses, Reddi Whip.
10 PM FOOD PAULA'S PARTY
Amy Grant makes Christmas ham and sings.
1 AM FOOD PAULA'S PARTY
Amy Grant makes Christmas ham and sings.
SUNDAY, DEC. 9
10:30 AM FOOD NIGELLA'S CHRISTMAS KITCHEN
Baking and mulling.
12 NOON FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Star of David cake, Kwanzaa celebration cake.
4 PM FOOD HOLIDAY TREATS UNWRAPPED
Swiss Colony, gingerbread houses, Reddi Whip.
5 PM FOOD ITALIAN CHRISTMAS
With Mario and Giada.
5 PM HGTV DECKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
New makeover tips, party secrets.
9 PM HGTV WHAT'S WITH THAT DECKED OUT CHRISTMAS HOUSE?
Most talked-about decorations.
10 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
1 AM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
1 AM HGTV WHAT'S WITH THAT DECKED OUT CHRISTMAS HOUSE?
Most talked-about decorations.
MONDAY, DEC. 10
10:30 AM FOOD HOW TO BOIL WATER
Elegant but easy holiday meal.
12:30 PM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Edible snowman, gingerbread cookies.
1:30 PM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
"Christmas Brunch."
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Ham with rum glaze, corn and sweet potato pudding.
4:30 PM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
Giada makes an Italian gift basket.
8 PM WLIW LIDIA'S SIMPLE AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY RECIPES
Chef Lidia prepares dishes live in the WLIW studio.
9 PM WE CHRISTMAS CONFIDENTIAL
Nigella Lawson, Butterball hotline, Santa contests, Brooklyn decorating competition.
1 AM WE CHRISTMAS CONFIDENTIAL
Nigella Lawson, Butterball hotline, Santa contests, Brooklyn decorating competition.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11
8 PM TRV WALT DISNEY WORLD HOLIDAY SPECIAL
With Samantha Brown.
9 PM FOOD HOLIDAYS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Raven celebrates at the Florida resort.
12 MID FOOD HOLIDAYS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Raven celebrates at the Florida resort.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Christmas brunch.
7 PM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Holiday extravaganza.
THURSDAY, DEC. 13
3:30 PM FOOD FOOD 911
Roast loin of pork.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14
11 AM FOOD BBQ WITH BOBBY FLAY
Grill for Hanukkah.
3:30 PM FOOD FOOD 911
"Christmas in Vegas."
4 PM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Star of David cake, Kwanzaa celebration cake.
6 PM E HOLIDAYS WITH THE STARS
How celebrities celebrate the season.
9 PM FOOD PAULA'S PARTY
Amy Grant makes Christmas ham and sings.
10 PM FOOD CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
Rachael Ray hosts a look at celebrations around the country.
12 MID FOOD PAULA'S PARTY
Amy Grant makes Christmas ham and sings.
1 AM E HOLIDAYS WITH THE STARS
How celebrities celebrate the season.
1 AM FOOD CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
Rachael Ray hosts a look at celebrations around the country.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15
7:30 AM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
Giada makes an Italian gift basket.
8 AM E HOLIDAYS WITH THE STARS
How celebrities celebrate the season.
8 AM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Festive breakfast.
10 AM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Sandra Lee makes cookies, glazed ham, souffle.
10:30 AM WE CHRISTMAS CONFIDENTIAL
Nigella Lawson, Butterball hotline, Santa contests, Brooklyn decorating competition.
2 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
3 PM FOOD PAULA'S PARTY
Amy Grant makes Christmas ham and sings.
4 PM FOOD CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA
Rachael Ray hosts a look at celebrations around the country.
7:30 PM WPIX REXCORP PLAZA TREE LIGHTING
Includes ice show with Emily Hughes.
8 PM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Sumptuous Christmas menu.
10 PM HGTV DESIGN ON A DIME
"Rat Pack Christmas."
2 AM HGTV DESIGN ON A DIME
"Rat Pack Christmas."
3 AM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Sumptuous Christmas menu.
SUNDAY, DEC. 16
7 AM E HOLIDAYS WITH THE STARS
How celebrities celebrate the season.
7:30 AM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
"Christmas Brunch."
10:30 AM FOOD NIGELLA'S CHRISTMAS KITCHEN
Party tips.
1 PM FOOD PAULA'S SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS
Paula Deen shares Savannah holiday traditions.
5 PM WNET NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING
"Christmas Buffet."
5 PM WABC HOLIDAYS WITH THE STARS
How celebrities celebrate the season.
5 PM FOOD PAULA'S PARTY
Amy Grant makes Christmas ham and sings.
5 PM HGTV WHAT'S WITH THAT DECKED OUT CHRISTMAS HOUSE?
Most talked-about decorations.
5:30 PM WNET DAISY COOKS
"Christmas Eve at Daisy's."
6 PM FOOD HOLIDAYS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Raven celebrates at the Florida resort.
7 PM ABC AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS
Includes 26 Santa falls in 35 seconds.
8:30 PM HGTV WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2007
9 PM HGTV HOLIDAY WINDOWS 2007
This year's store displays.
12:30 AM HGTV WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2007
1 AM HGTV HOLIDAY WINDOWS 2007
This year's store displays.
MONDAY, DEC. 17
6 AM HIST CHRISTMAS AT WAR
1:30 PM FOOD EVERYDAY ITALIAN
Giada makes an Italian gift basket.
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Festive breakfast.
4 PM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Sandra Lee makes cookies, glazed ham, souffle.
8 PM WLIW TICKET: HOLIDAY COOKING
Best holiday recipes from Long Island chefs kick off a 7:30-11 p.m. holiday cooking block.
9 PM FOOD WINNING HOLIDAY COOKIES
Cookie baking traditions.
11:30 PM FOOD UNWRAPPED
Christmas cookies.
12 MID FOOD WINNING HOLIDAY COOKIES
Cookie baking traditions.
2 AM WLIW O CHRISTMAS TREE
Richard Karn hosts Christmas tree history and lore.
2:30 AM FOOD UNWRAPPED
Christmas cookies.
TUESDAY, DEC. 18
6 AM HIST CHRISTMAS AT WAR
1914 World War truce.
10 AM FOOD ROKER ON THE ROAD
Traditional holidays all around.
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Standing rib roast.
7 PM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Christmas cookies.
7:30 PM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
8 PM FOOD AL ROKER'S CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
Tree-lighting ceremony, Rockettes, more.
10 PM FOOD SECRET LIFE OF CHRISTMAS
10 PM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
11 PM A&E CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK
It's Criss-mas with a different kind of Santa.
1 AM FOOD SECRET LIFE OF CHRISTMAS
2 AM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
3 AM A&E CRISS ANGEL MINDFREAK
It's Criss-mas with a different kind of Santa.
3 AM FOOD AL ROKER'S CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
Tree-lighting ceremony, Rockettes, more.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
8 PM WLIW NATURE
"Christmas in Yellowstone."
9 PM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
9 PM NGC EXPLORER: LAST CHRISTIANS OF BETHELEM
Comparing the city of today to the one of Jesus’ birth.
10:30 PM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
12 MID WLIW NATURE
"Christmas in Yellowstone."
1 AM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
THURSDAY, DEC. 20
11 AM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
12 NOON TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
2 PM FOOD ESSENCE OF EMERIL
Christmas brunch.
3:30 PM FOOD FOOD 911
"Christmas in Vegas."
4 PM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
11 AM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
12:30 PM FOOD SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING
Star of David cake, Kwanzaa celebration cake.
3:30 PM FOOD FOOD 911
Roast loin of pork.
4 PM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
6 PM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
7 PM FOOD EMERIL LIVE
Sumptuous Christmas menu.
11:30 PM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
2 PM FINE MARTHA STEWART'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tempting treats, divine décor.
3 PM FOOD WINNING HOLIDAY COOKIES
Cookie baking traditions.
5:30 PM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
7 PM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
4 AM FOOD FOODNATION WITH BOBBY FLAY
NYC Italian Christmas.
SUNDAY, DEC. 23
7:30 AM WLIW DYKER LIGHTS
Lavish displays in the Brooklyn community.
10 AM TRAV CHRISTMAS TO THE EXTREME
Wild celebration.
4 PM FOOD SECRET LIFE OF CHRISTMAS
5 PM FOOD AL ROKER'S CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
Tree-lighting ceremony, Rockettes, more.
5 PM HGTV HOLIDAY WINDOWS 2007
This year's store displays.
8 PM WNET NATURE
"Christmas in Yellowstone."
11 PM DISC MYTHBUSTERS
Holiday special.
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