The CW’s holiday line-up: Scooby-Doo, Beebo, The Waltons, and more
By Sabrina Reed
The holidays are rolling in fast with Halloween ushering in the downhill run toward the end of the year. As it grows colder in certain parts of the country, more people will be staying in and brightening their holiday spirit with specials on TV meant to make audience’s laugh and reminisce about the past year.
The CW is joining in on the fun with a line-up stacked with fan favorite characters, looks back at the most memorable moments of 2021 from hero dogs to the entertainment world, and Christmas celebrations that’ll leave you singing and dancing along as the year draws to a close.
The festivities kick-off Friday, Oct. 29 on The CW with a Scooby-Doo special that’ll see the gang hanging out on the Warner Bros. studio lot and giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at their time together as a mystery solving team.
From there, at the tail end of November, the ball truly gets rolling as special after special brings holiday cheer to the network. The Waltons return to the small screen with a brand new cast, the modern classic Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer brings the laughs, Beebo will step up to the plate to become the savior of Christmas, and that’s only the start of what’s to come to The CW.
Here’s the full list of programs The CW has lined up for the holidays including descriptions for each special!
The CW’s holiday line-up for 2021
Friday, Oct. 29
8 p.m. – Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo celebrate 62 years of solving mysteries together in this one-hour special hosted by Janel Parrish (To All the Boys). However, it’s not all good times and ghost-filled memories, something’s not right on the Warner Bros. studio lot and it’s up to Scooby and the gang to figure out what’s going on.
Saturday, Oct. 30
9 p.m. – World’s Funniest Animals: Halloween
Spend an hour with Elizabeth Stanton smiling and laughing at the best videos World’s Funniest Animals has of our furry companions joining in on the Halloween fun from costumes to their own trick-or-treat festivities.
Thursday, Nov. 25
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Friday, Nov. 26
8 p.m. – Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2021
This one-hour special hosted by Dean Cain ups the ante on the magic of Masters of Illusion with the spirit of Christmas.
9 p.m. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Based on the song by the same name, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer is a Christmas adventure focused on Jake Spankenheimer’s search for his missing grandmother. He’s sure that if finds her, he can prove Santa Claus is real.
Saturday, Nov. 27
8:30 p.m. – Wellington Paranormal, “Twas the Patrol Before Christmas”
Ed is determined to capture Santa on camera in this Wellington Paranormal holiday episode. Meanwhile, Amelia will be trying to keep the spirit of Christmas alive.
Sunday, Nov. 28
8 p.m. – The Waltons’ Homecoming
The Waltons return to TV with a holiday movie starring a brand new cast full of familiar faces including Bellamy Young (Scandal) as Olivia, Logan Shroyer (This Is Us) as John Boy, Ben Lawson (Firefly Lane) as John Sr. The original John Boy, Richard Thomas, will also be a part of the special as The Narrator.
In The Walton’s Homecoming, it looks like the family will be spending their first Christmas without John Sr. But when he sends a letter saying he’ll be arriving for the holidays after all, the family is in a rush to welcome him home.
A storm, however, throws a wrench in their plans. When John Sr. still hasn’t arrived by nightfall, Olivia sends John Boy to go find his father. It’s a mission that’ll change life as he knows it.
Monday, Nov. 29
8 p.m. – The Black Pack: We Three Kings
Taye Diggs, NE-YO, and Eric Bellinger team-up as the musical trio, The Black Pack, in this holiday special that will see the three putting on a variety show like no other on The CW. Special guests include All American‘s Bre-Z, Tank, Sevyn Streeter, and Jordin Sparks.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
8 p.m. – Beebo Saves Christmas
In this one-hour special centered on the furry god/toy Beebo, Christmas is under threat due to an elf who thinks the holiday would run more efficiently if Santa weren’t in the picture.
It’s up to Beebo to save Christmas and, with the help of his friends, he intends to do exactly that. Their visit to the North Pole, however, isn’t just a mission. It’s an opportunity for the group to discover the true meaning of Christmas.
9 p.m. – World’s Funniest Animals: Christmas
World’s Funniest Animals is back with another holiday special hosted by Elizabeth Stanton. This time around the lovable animals making the audience laugh and smile are celebrating the holiday season in all its red and green glory.
Saturday, Dec. 4
8 p.m. – Silent Night – A Song for the World
A Silent Night – A Song for the World documents the history of the classic Christmas carol sung year round since it was first composed in 1818. The song has a storied history that includes being the catalyst for a ceasefire in World War I.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
8 p.m. – Christmas Around the World
Join Dean Cain and Laura McKenzie for an hour-long dive into how Christmas has been celebrated over the years from the past to the present. The special includes a look at the holiday traditions of different cultures and the foods that delight revelers one and all.
Friday, Dec. 10
8 p.m. – Penn & Teller: Merry Fool Us
Penn, Teller, and host Alyson Hannigan strike up the holiday spirit in this special that’ll see magicians dazzling the audience in the hopes of winning a Christmas trophy.
Saturday, Dec. 11
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: The Waltons’ Homecoming
Sunday, Dec. 12
9 p.m. – Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2021
Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner team up to countdown the 12 best holiday commercials that make the season bright. The special will also highlight U.S. and international commercials that didn’t make the list but are full of the holiday spirit in both heartfelt and hilarious ways.
Wednesday, Dec. 15
8 p.m. – iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2021
The annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert returns with the year’s hottest artists taking the stage for music performances that’ll leave fans wanting more.
Thursday, Dec. 16
8 p.m. – Dogs of the Year 2021
Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazer and Kelti Knight celebrate the biggest dog stories of the year honoring dogs that made an impact through their achievements and have cemented a place in our hearts.
Friday, Dec. 17
8 p.m. – The 89th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain, Montel Williams, and Elizabeth Stanton host this star-studded event that features famous movie cars, bands, equestrians, floats, performers and more including an appearance from Santa and his reindeer.
Saturday, Dec. 18
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
9 p.m. – Encore presentation: World’s Funniest Animals: Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 21
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: Beebo Saves Christmas
9 p.m. – Encore presentation: Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown
Wednesday, Dec. 22
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
9 p.m. – Encore presentation: Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2021
Thursday, Dec. 23
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: Silent Night – A Song for the World
Friday, Dec. 24
8 p.m. – Encore presentation:Christmas Around the World
Saturday, Dec. 25
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2021
Tuesday, Dec. 28
8 p.m. – Popstar’s Best of 2021
Based on polls from Popstar Magazine, this countdown hosted by Elizabeth Stanton covers the most memorable moments and trends of 2021.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
8 p.m. – Encore presentation: Dogs of the Year 2021
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