6 Christmas Specials to Watch This Week on Fox, CBS and More

This week is full of festive and inspiring holiday movies and specials. Let's take a look at what to expect on Fox, CBS, and other networks.

6. MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays, Night 2

Release Date: December 11

Available on: Fox, Hulu, FuboTV, DirecTV

This week kicks off with the festive return of an exuberant but acclaimed British chef — Gordon Ramsay once again gathers talented children around him to offer wise counsel and help them make their way in the world of professional cooking. Gordon, his daughter Tilly, Aarón Sánchez and Daphne Oz serve as judges to evaluate each young contestant as they prepare holiday-themed dishes for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, and other winter celebrations and festivals. The second episode airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET and the following day on streaming services.

5. Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas

Release Date: December 11

Available on: NBC, Peacock

One of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a career spanning seven decades and a talent recognized by Frank Sinatra himself, Barry Manilow will bring a very special gift straight from the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, where he will perform his show Manilow: Las Vegas — The Hits Come Home! and infuse that much-needed holiday spirit. The film will premiere on December 11 at 10 pm ET and will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day.

4. The Masked Singer: Holiday Sing-Along

Release Date: December 12

Available on: Fox, Hulu

The most flamboyant and extravagant two-night event takes place tomorrow at 8pm ET on Fox. The Masked Singer continues its madcap Season 10 with a Holiday Sing-A-Long featuring disguised celebrities performing two hours of holiday favorite songs. This will be followed on December 13 by the Group C finals, themed Soundtrack to My Life, where Anteater, Candelabra and Donut will perform for a chance to compete in the finale. Each episode will be available on Hulu the day after it airs on Fox.

3. That Clip Show: Holiday Edition

Release Date: December 14

Available on: NBC

With Christmas fast approaching, the pre-holiday frenzy of hilarious situations and mishaps is in full swing. Beloved host duo Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila are back with a special edition to highlight the best viral videos, whether they be funny sports bloopers or everyday occurrences related to Christmas miracles. On December 14 at 8 pm ET, Matt and Akbar will bring their inimitable wit and warmth to viewers.

2. Hollywood Christmas Parade

Release Date: December 15

Available on: The CW

The spirit of Christmas is inextricably linked to the most important moral guidelines universal to all beliefs — kindness, mutual support and empathy. This is what the Hollywood Christmas Parade, an extravaganza aimed at helping the underprivileged and supported by Toys For Tots and other organizations and charities, aims to do each year. The 91st anniversary of the kindest parade of the year will be shown in a taping at 8 pm on The CW.

1. National Christmas Tree Lighting

Release Date: December 15

Available on: CBS

We all love Christmas because the spirit of the season unites the nation, bringing feelings of mutual support and universal joy. And soon, on December 15 at 8 p.m. ET, people across the country will be able to witness the lighting of the ultimate symbol of the holiday, the Christmas tree, at President's Park in Washington, D.C., which took place on November 30, along with colorful performances by Dionne Warwick, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh and other legendary musicians.