CBS Holiday Programming

It's that time of year again. Stores are decorated with holiday fashion, letters to Santa have been written and people of all ages are getting into the holiday spirit! What better way to keep spirits high than to watch past and present holiday shows. Below you'll find a schedule of holiday programming on CBS.

The Millers: "Papa Was A Rolling Bone"

Monday, November 24
8:30-9:00pm
Thanksgiving Themed

NCIS: "Grounded"

Tuesday, November 25
8:00-9:00pm
Thanksgiving Themed

NCIS: New Orleans: "Chasing Ghosts"

Tuesday, November 25
9:00-10:00pm
Thanksgiving Themed

The Thanksgiving Day Parade On CBS

Thursday, November 27
9:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. Live ET
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Live MT
9:00 a.m.-12 p.m., Delayed PT

"Entertainment Tonight's" Kevin Frazier and "The Insider's" Thea Andrews will anchor what is now a CBS Thanksgiving tradition in its 54th year, which will feature portions of the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City. The parade will include musical performances by the Broadway casts of "Matilda" and "Pippin."

The Big Bang Theory: "The Thanksgiving Decoupling"

Thursday, November 27
8:00-8:31pm
Thanksgiving Themed

The McCarthy's: "Thanks, A Lot, Ronny"

Thursday, November 27
9:30-10:00pm
Thanksgiving Themed

Frosty The Snowman

Friday, November 28
9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT

Frosty, that "jolly, happy soul" whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship. Narrated by Jimmy Durante, the special also includes the voices of Jackie Vernon (as Frosty) and Billy De Wolfe (as Professor Hinkle). (Rebroadcast)

Yes, Virginia

Friday, November 28
9:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ET/PT

This animated special is based on the 1897 true story of Virginia O'Hanlon, an 8-year-old girl who inspired the most famous newspaper editorial of all time by asking "Is there a Santa Claus?" Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Alfred Molina voice key characters. Beatrice Miller voices the role of Virginia. (Rebroadcast)

Hawaii Five-0: "Hau'oli Lâ Ho'omaika'I (Happy Thanksgiving)"

Friday, November 28
10:00-11:00pm
Thanksgiving Themed

The Flight Before Christmas

Saturday, November 29
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ET/PT

An animated holiday special about a young reindeer with ambitions of becoming an expert flyer like his father, features the voices of Emma Roberts and comedian Norm MacDonald. (Rebroadcast)

The Story Of Santa Claus

Saturday, November 29
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ET/PT

An animated musical holiday special featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry, the story revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas. (Rebroadcast)

I Love Lucy Christmas Special

Friday, December 5
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ET/PT

Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen "Christmas Episode," and an all-new colorized version of "Job Switching" (a.k.a. "Chocolate Factory"). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set—at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes. (Rebroadcast)

A Very Grammy Christmas

Friday, December 5
9:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Singer/songwriter Ariana Grande, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning group Maroon 5, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Tim McGraw and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Pharrell Williams will perform on this new one-hour entertainment special. Also, the nominees for Album of the Year will be announced.

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Tuesday, December 9
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ET/PT

The classic holiday special celebrates its 50th anniversary! Narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, this favorite is a music story based on the popular song of the same name by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughing stock of all of Christmasville. (Rebroadcast)

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Tuesday, December 9
10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. ET/PT

This year's show from across the pond in London will feature world-famous Victoria's Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo, Karlie Kloss and Lindsay Ellingson. The show, which merges fashion, fantasy and entertainment into a runway spectacle, will be seen in approximately 200 countries, and include musical performances, pink carpet interviews, model profiles and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the world's most celebrated fashion show.

The Big Bang Theory: "The Clean Room Infiltration"

Thursday, December 11
8:00-8:31pm
Christmas Themed

Hawaii Five-0: "Ke Koho Mamao Aku (Longshot)"

Friday, December 12
9:00-10:00pm
Christmas Themed

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Saturday, December 13
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ET/PT

The classic holiday special celebrates its 50th anniversary! Narrated by Burl Ives, who is also heard as the voice of Sam the Snowman, this favorite is a music story based on the popular song of the same name by Johnny Marks. It recounts the tale of a shy reindeer whose Christmas spirit is dampened because his shiny nose has made him the laughing stock of all of Christmasville. (Rebroadcast)

Frosty The Snowman

Saturday, December 13
9:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. ET/PT

Frosty, that "jolly, happy soul" whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship. Narrated by Jimmy Durante, the special also includes the voices of Jackie Vernon (as Frosty) and Billy De Wolfe (as Professor Hinkle). (Rebroadcast)

Frosty Returns

Saturday, December 13
9:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ET/PT

The magic still in his old silk hat, the holiday season's perennially popular original dancing snowman continues his adventure and skates on the edge of danger. Jonathan Winters is the narrator with John Goodman as the voice of Frosty. (Rebroadcast)

2 Broke Girls: "And a Loan for Christmas"

Monday, December 15
8:00-8:30pm
Christmas Themed

Scorpion: "Dominoes"

Monday, December 15
9:00-9:59pm
Christmas Themed

NCIS Los Angeles: "Humbug"

Monday, December 15
9:59-11:00pm
Christmas Themed

NCIS: "House Rules"

Tuesday, December 16
8:00-9:00pm
Christmas Themed

NCIS New Orleans: "Stolen Valor"

Tuesday, December 16
9:00-10:00pm
Christmas Themed

Two And A Half Men: "Clockwise in Back Hole until Tight"

Thursday, December 18
9:01-9:30pm
Christmas Themed

The McCarthy's: "Red Sox Swap"

Thursday, December 18
9:30-10:00pm
Christmas Themed

A Home For The Holidays

Friday, December 19
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ET/PT

The special tells touching stories about adoption from foster care to raise awareness for this important social issue. Inspirational stories of families are enhanced with performances by some of today's most popular artists.

2 Broke Girls: "And The High Holidays"

Monday, December 22
8:00-8:30pm
Holiday Themed

NCIS: "Homesick"

Tuesday, December 23
8:00-9:00pm
Holiday Themed

The Flight Before Christmas

Saturday, December 29
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ET/PT

An animated holiday special about a young reindeer with ambitions of becoming an expert flyer like his father, features the voices of Emma Roberts and comedian Norm MacDonald. (Rebroadcast)

The Story Of Santa Claus

Saturday, December 29
9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. ET/PT

An animated musical holiday special featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry, the story revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas. (Rebroadcast)

The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Tuesday, December 30
9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. ET/PT

Singer Al Green, actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, ballerina Patricia McBride, singer-songwriter Sting and comedienne Lily Tomlin will receive honors. Seated with President and Mrs. Obama, the Honorees will accept the thanks of their peers and fans through performances and heartfelt tributes.

Philadelphia Fireworks

Wednesday, December 31
11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET/PT

Welcome in the 2015 new year with a beautiful firework celebration.

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