🎄🎄 UPtv’s *Most Uplifting Christmas Ever* 2026 Premieres — See the New Movie Lineup HERE! 🎄🎄

UPtv has released its 2026 lineup of Christmas movie premieres!🎄✨

According to the network's press release, UPtv "will celebrate the “Most Uplifting Christmas Ever” beginning Thursday, November 5th. From royal romances and holiday mysteries to beloved family traditions and unexpected second chances, UPtv's 2026 Christmas lineup delivers a season filled with heart, hope, and holiday cheer" - featuring eight NEW movie premieres.

UPtv’s holiday season programming highlights include:

Snowbody Like You – Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. ET

A holiday first date ends in a frosty misunderstanding, leaving Peyton and Ethan to go their separate ways. Years later, a Christmas blizzard brings them back together, giving them one more chance to discover if the magic between them was meant to last.

Stars: Kelley Jakle, Colton Little, Lana McKissack

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Chocolate For Christmas – Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET

When a woman returns home to save her family's beloved chocolate shop, she finds unexpected love and a renewed appreciation for what matters most. This sweet holiday romance celebrates family, community and the lasting power of tradition.

Stars: Angela Cole, Joel Berg

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A Royal Stables Christmas – Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. ET

At a prestigious equestrian training center, Ella forms a connection with a charming horseman who understands her desire to escape family expectations and forge her own path. But when his surprising royal secret is revealed, Ella must decide whether their Christmas romance can overcome the obstacles standing between them.

Stars: Kathryn Davis, Franco Lo Presti

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Christmas En Pointe – Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET

Years after ending their engagement, a small-town dance teacher and an ambitious senator are reunited when he returns home for Christmas. As they work together to save her struggling studio, old feelings resurface and a second chance at love takes center stage.

Stars: Jonathan Stoddard, Lexie Contursi

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The Christmas Gift Guide – Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. ET

A workaholic marketing executive suddenly gains the magical ability to hear women's Christmas wishes and teams up with a single mom influencer to create the season's ultimate gift guide. As they help others find the perfect presents, they discover that their own hearts may be longing for a second chance at love.

Stars: Nazneen Contractor, Morgan David Jones, Brian Sills

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Christmas in the Ballroom – Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. ET

After walking away from a hit dance show, Bella retreats to a small-town studio to rediscover her passion. There she meets Will, and as they prepare for a holiday showcase, both find the courage to embrace new possibilities in dance, life and love.

Stars: Kym Johnson Herjavec, Gilles Marini, Sarah Higgins, Carson Kressley

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Christmas Cookie Caper: A Puzzle Time Mystery – Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. ET

When a celebrity baker is found unconscious during Winter Haven's 100th Annual Christmas Cookie Challenge, amateur sleuth Vera Vexley races to clear her friend's name. With stolen recipes, hidden secrets and a cryptic crossword clue leading the way, Vera must solve the mystery before Christmas. Christmas Cookie Caper is the sequel to A Christmas Murder Mystery.

Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Morgan Bradley, Rob Mayes

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The Christmas Treehouse – Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET

A driven event planner returns home to care for her injured mother and help restore her late father's beloved treehouse in time for Christmas. Along the way, she reconnects with her roots, rediscovers her purpose and finds an unexpected chance at love.

Stars: Kristi Murdock, Thomas Maden

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I hope you all find a Christmas movie you'll enjoy this holiday season on UPtv!

Wishing you all
a very Merry Day!

Net🎄✨

☀️ Labor Day Weekend Brings New 'Crossroad Springs,' 'Blue Ridge' Finale, a Splash of Summer, Marathons, & More

Happy Labor Day Weekend, My Friends!

Can you believe we’ve reached Labor Day Weekend already? Summer may be winding down, but there are still some wonderful things to enjoy, and this weekend brings the return of a beloved family drama, along with an exciting season finale!

First up, I’m so happy to head back Saturday night to the Hamilton family ranch for Season 2 of Crossroad Springs! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s ahead for our favorite characters as they face new challenges and adventures on the ranch.

And then, get ready for a dramatic and suspenseful season finale of Blue Ridge: The Series! This Sunday, Season 2 comes to an exciting conclusion on INSP, as a devastating landslide strikes deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. And making this finale even more exciting are special guest stars Keith Carradine (pictured above) and Nancy Stafford!

With Labor Day Weekend being thought of as the last (unofficial) weekend of Summer, I also thought it would be nice to share below a splash of the classic Summer movies airing this weekend, along with some fun Fall classics!

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Crossroad Springs

Season 2, Episode 1

Season 2, Episode 1 - Boots on the Ground:
Maggie and James launch a food pantry as a surprise arrival threatens to upend life in Crossroad Springs.

Crossroad Springs

Season 2, Episode 1

Premieres Saturday, September 5, 2026

at 8pm/9c on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.


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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Erin Krakow

Mini-Movie Marathon

Hallmark Channel - Saturday:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

A Summer Romance ... 10am
Blind Date Book Club ... 12pm
It Was Always You ... 2pm



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Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th:

Summer & Fall Movie Classics

Since Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of Summer, enjoy a Splash of Summer Movies & Fun Fall Classics all weekend long...

Saturday:

☀️ A Royal Seaside Romance ... Great American Family ... 8am
☀️ A Summer Romance ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
🎃 Swing into Romance ... Great American Family ... 4pm
🎃 Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 10pm

Sunday:

🎃 Swing into Romance ... Great American Family ... 2am
🎃 Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 4am
☀️ A Missed Connection ... Great American Family ... 6am
☀️ Season for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
☀️ A Castle of Our Own ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
🎃 A Harvest Homecoming ... Great American Family ... 4pm
☀️ A Prince in Paradise ... Great American Family ... 6pm
🎃 Sweet Autumn ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Sunday, September 6, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 8

Episode 8: Moving Mountains

After a devastating landslide, Justin and Elli race against time to free and transport two injured people down a treacherous mountain pass to medical help before it is too late.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, September 6, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Sunday, September 6, 2026:

Blue Skies

Encore Airing

Episode 4 - THE FALL:
During a family bungee jumping excursion, a man dies when the bungee line snaps. Initially, suspicion falls on a negligent zip-line employee or the wife, who stands to gain a life insurance payout. However, Jodi discovers there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Blue Skies

New Episode Encore Airing

Sunday, September 6, 2026

at 8pm/7c on UPtv

*Followed by an encore airing of the latest new episode of Hudson & Rex.

*New episodes of both series air Thursday nights.


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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Rhiannon Fish & Mitchell Bourke

Mini-Movie Marathon

Great American Family - Sunday night:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

A Prince in Paradise ... 6pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... 8pm
A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding ... 10pm
A Prince in Paradise ... 12am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... 2am
A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding ... 4am


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Have a Wonderful Weekend, Everyone!

So, whether you’re enjoying one last summer getaway or simply relaxing at home, I hope you have a nice and blessed Labor Day Weekend!

And of course, I hope you'll be able to make some time to enjoy Crossroad Springs and Blue Ridge: The Series, or be sure to set record for these great series, the movie marathons, & more!

I’m making plans to spend some extra time indoors with my family this Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, the weather has been dangerously hot here, making it difficult to enjoy much time outdoors, so we’ll be finding other ways to relax and make the most of our time together. If you’re experiencing this same stretch of extreme heat, I hope you’re able to stay cool, hydrated, and safe.

UPDATE: The comment section was down, but it is working now. So sorry for the inconvenience. Looking forward to hearing from you all again!

Blessings to you all!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

~ Jeremiah 29:11

There may be times when we cannot understand what God is doing or see how everything will come together, but we can trust that He is always at work, even in the waiting. An unexpected change may be leading us somewhere we never imagined. The One who already knows your tomorrow is faithfully preparing the way today. When we place our future in His hands, we can move forward with peace, knowing He will never leave us or forsake us.

Welcome to the *BER* Months!!! 🍁☕️🎃🎄

Happy September 1st! Welcome to the *BER* months, everyone!!! ☕️🎄

September, October, November, and December!

The cozy months are beginning, Fall is on its way, and for all of us who love Christmas movies… we are officially on CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCHEDULE WATCH! 🎬🎄👀

We are getting closer and closer to the most wonderful movie season of the year, and now the anticipation really begins as we wait for the full lists of 2026 Christmas movie premieres to be revealed from the Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, Lifetime & UPtv!!!

Of course, we’ve already been treated to a few sneak peeks and announcements along the way, but there is nothing quite like when those FULL Christmas movie schedules start dropping!

It almost feels like waiting up for Santa on Christmas Eve... when you know something exciting is coming, you just don’t know exactly when it’s going to arrive! I absolutely LOVE the anticipation!

Our favorite season is getting closer!

Let’s enjoy every single one of these BER months together!!!

Happy movie watching!

Net✨

Hallmark’s ‘Fall into Love’ Continues, ‘Blue Ridge’ Returns, Classic Movies & More This Weekend

Happy last weekend of August, friends!

The leaves aren't turning just yet; however, the *ber* months are only a few days away, and we have another *Fall into Love* movie premiering this weekend on the Hallmark Channel, another exciting adventure on INSP with Blue Ridge, and classic movies you don't want to miss, including a special tribute!

See all of the details below, plus see a praise report for a Great American Family actress at the end of this post...


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Friday, August 28, 2026:

Friday Night Christmas Movie Classics

movie images: Hallmark Media

The Christmas classics airing Friday night include a special movie tribute to country singer Dolly Parton with Christmas at Dollywood. It's also a double-feature movie night for Niall Matter, who stars in Christmas at Dollywood and We Met in December.

Friday Christmas Movie Schedule:

A Royal Icing Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Christmas at Dollywood ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Christmas Joy ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
We Met in December ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Hitched for the Holidays ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 4am

For more upcoming Christmas movie classics, visit the Christmas Movie Schedule!


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Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Crossroad Springs - images: Great American Media

Crossroad Springs Saturday Marathon - 10am to 3pm

Episode 6 - Sunrise and Still Water:
A member of the Newman family returns and threatens the Hamilton's land deal.

Episode 7 - Stay in Your Lane:
As spring arrives, James launches his Cowboy Church amid his family's struggles.

Episode 8 - The Divine Search:
As the past resurfaces, James questions his calling; Janet fights to protect her family.

Episode 9 - Patience:
James must choose between the ranch and the church he built; tensions rise with Janet and Layla.

Episode 10 - Joy:
On Easter Sunday, James opens the Cowboy Church as faith calls for sacrifice and forgiveness.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10am - 3pm on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.


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Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Much About Love

image: Hallmark Media

Storyline: A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of "Much Ado About Nothing."

Much About Love

Premieres Saturday, August 29, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, August 30, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Episode 7

image: INSP

Guest stars: Annabeth Gish and Nicholas Gonzalez

Episode 7: “A Matter of Perspective”

Storyline: After an officer-involved shooting threatens to ignite a long-standing feud in Blue Ridge, Justin must wade through the fog of the incident to find the truth.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, August 30, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend - sharing special time with family or friends, and perhaps enjoying a great movie or two!

image via: Jillian Cardarelli album cover

I also wanted to share another beautiful praise report with you all… actress and singer Jillian Cardarelli recently shared on Instagram that, after surgery and 19 rounds of radiation, she is cancer-free and praising God! What an incredible answer to prayer and such a wonderful reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness!.

Jillian shared these touching words: “One minute at a time, trusting God with everything that comes next!” Isn’t that just beautiful? I just had to share this encouraging news with all of you!

You can see Jillian Cardarelli in both the first and upcoming second season of Crossroad Springs. And if you’ve heard her sing, you know she truly has the voice of an angel! You can hear her beautiful voice in Season 1, Episode 10, which will encore Saturday afternoon. (See the schedule above.)

Jillian’s journey toward healing is still continuing, as she will need to undergo endocrine therapy, so please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Let’s keep praying for complete healing, strength, and peace!

Blessings on your Weekend,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“From his fullness we have all received, 

grace upon grace.” 

~John 1:16

As August draws to a close this weekend, this verse is a beautiful reminder that God’s grace has been with us through every moment. We may not know exactly what the days ahead will bring, but we can trust that His grace will meet us there! May we step into the coming season with peaceful hearts, knowing God is already ahead of us, preparing the way!

More Episodes Announced for 'When Hope Calls: Brookfield' Season 4 + Streaming News

Exciting streaming news! When Hope Calls Season 1 will soon be available to stream on Great American Pure Flix - beginning October 29th!

While Season 1 will also be available on Netflix, beginning September 14th, all seasons of When Hope Calls will exclusively be available to stream only through Great American Pure Flix.

And if you're thinking about the upcoming season, Season 4 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield will begin filming in September in Ontario, Canada for a premiere in 2027, likely in the Spring.

For those of us who were hoping for more episodes, Season 4 will have 8 episodes!

Season 1 had 10 episodes; Season 2 had 2 Christmas episodes, guest-starring Lori Loughlin and Daniel Lissing, plus 6 episodes years later with the new cast; and Season 3 had 6 episodes. So this is the first time the new cast of When Hope Calls will officially have more than 6 episodes.

Great American Media also announced via Parade that we can expect to see all of the main cast we love returning, including Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Sarah Fisher, Trevor Donovan, Jon McLaren, Jesse Hutch, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, Neil Crone, Elizabeth Saunders, Kalinka Petrie, Jefferson Brown, Rob Stewart, Jillian Murray, and Simon Arblaster.

I’m so looking forward to returning to Brookfield and stepping back in time - to the lives of these beloved characters! This next chapter will likely bring plenty of excitement!

Of course, I’m especially hoping we’ll see Maggie and Sam’s wedding since they were engaged in the Season 3 finale, and I'm hoping Nora and Michael, along with Wyatt and Hannah, continue to find their way toward something deeper. However, there will surely be plenty of twists, challenges, and a little drama along the way before that happens, and that's okay with me... I'm most excited to go along for this new journey!

Happy watching!

Net

As If! The ’90s Are Back with Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence & More in ‘Totally ’90s House’ Tonight

( image credit: HGTV / click to enlarge )  

Hey, everybody! The ’90s are officially making a comeback, and this time, they’re taking over the world of home renovation!

I just wanted to send a quick reminder to anyone who might be interested in checking out the new competitive home renovation series, Totally ’90s House, which premieres TONIGHT.

If you watched some of the biggest TV shows of the ’90s (live or in reruns), you’re definitely going to recognize quite a few familiar faces!

Plus, many of these actors have also appeared in plenty of TV movies over the years.

Hosted by Jaleel White, yes, Urkel from Family Matters, this six-episode series brings back all kinds of ’90s nostalgia while giving it a serious home makeover twist. Two teams of beloved ’90s stars will go head-to-head as they transform outdated homes into modern masterpieces, while still working a little retro ’90s charm into their designs.

Here’s how the teams are divided:

Team 1:
• Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210)
• Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven)
• Jodie Sweetin (Full House)

Team 2:
• Melissa Joan Hart (Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
• Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show)
• Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World)
• Joey Lawrence (Blossom)

The winning team will receive $25,000 for the charity of their choice.

The stars will also get some help along the way from HGTV design experts Carter Oosterhouse and Sabrina Soto.

So, if you’re ready to take a little trip back to the ’90s... CDs, scrunchies, sitcom stars and all... Totally ’90s House premieres Wednesday, August 26th at 9pm/8c on HGTV. The new series will also be available to stream the following day on HBO Max.

I have a feeling this one is going to be totally rad!!! (couldn't resist!)

Happy Watching,

Net

🎄✨ Happy 4 Months ’til Christmas Day 2026!!! ✨🎄 (See Which Christmas Movie I Chose To Mark This Day & Share Your Pick!)

Happy 4 Months 'til Christmas Day, everyone!

As close as that special day is now, we Christmas movie lovers know we are even closer to the festive Christmas movies we love airing on TV - beginning in October!

Great American Family premieres its first new Christmas movie on October 10th with An Accidental Arctic Christmas, starring Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison.

The Hallmark Channel will premiere its first new Christmas movie a week later on October 17th with Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, starring Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley.

If you'd like to celebrate and mark this special day with us, we'd love for you to join in! Simply choose a Christmas movie to watch and share your pick with us in comments below.

🎥 My Christmas movie pick is… Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! I'm in the mood for something fun and lighthearted.



Looking forward to hearing your picks, too!

Wishing you a day 

that is truly… 

Merry & Bright!🎄❤️

Net

🍁 Hallmark Channel’s Fall Movie Season Begins, Exciting Guest Stars Join ‘Blue Ridge,’ and More This Weekend -- SEE HERE:

  ( Image credits: Love Finds You - Hallmark Media
Blue Ridge: The Series - Melissa Ordway Gaston / INSP
Click here to enlarge image ) 

Happy Weekend, My Friends!

The first new premiere of Hallmark Channel's Fall into Love movies arrives this weekend with a very special delivery... Love Finds You, starring Aimee Teegarden ("Friday Night Lights," An Easter Bloom) and Chris McNally ("When Calls the Heart," Holiday Crashers)!

And Blue Ridge: The Series has a very special new episode this weekend with several familiar guest stars many will surely recognize... Jesse Hutch ("Crossroad Springs," "When Hope Calls"), Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas, Mystery 101), Melissa Ordway Gaston ("Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries," The Christmas Sitters), and Zachary Gordon (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Pete's Christmas).

Check out all the details below, plus I shared a personal story at the end of this post...

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Saturday, August 22, 2026:

Love Finds You

image: Hallmark Media

Storyline: A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she's found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want.

Love Finds You

Premieres Saturday, August 22, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 22, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

image: Great American Media

Catch the first season of Crossroad Springs this Saturday on Great American Family with the first 5 episodes! (Episodes 6-10 will air next Saturday!)

Episode 1 - Return to Crossroad Springs
When Willis falls off his horse, siblings James and Janet are forced to return home from their respective careers to help on the family ranch.

Episode 2 - Wolf on the Range
A wolf sighting and rising tensions leave James torn between family, faith, and the growing pull of Crossroad Springs.

Episode 3 - A Quarry Divided
A secret land deal threatens to divide the Hamiltons, forcing James to choose between his church and life at the ranch.

Episode 4 - Storm on the Horizon
A summer storm tests the Hamiltons, as they unite to protect the ranch and find strength in faith, love, and each other.

Episode 5 - A Turn in the Road

At a service honoring their mother, a long-lost heirloom resurfaces uncovering memories, grief, and unexpected grace.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10am - 3pm on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.

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Sunday, August 23, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Episode 6

image: Brent Christy, Gary Wheeler, INSP

Guest stars: Jesse Hutch, Kristoffer Polaha, Melissa Ordway Gaston, and Zachary Gordon

Episode 6: “Montagues and Moonshine”

Storyline: A murder at the local theater turns a production of Romeo and Juliet upside down as Justin and Maddie work together to discover the killer before the curtain falls on another victim.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, August 23, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Sunday, August 23, 2026:

Blue Skies and Hudson & Rex

Encore Airings

images: UPtv / screengrabs

If you missed the new episodes of Blue Skies & Hudson & Rex on Thursday, you can catch encore airings on Sunday night.

Jessica Sipos (Chesapeake Shores) guest stars in this episode of Blue Skies.

Blue Skies - Fugitive In The Wild
When a fugitive goes missing in the national park, Jodi must work with a U.S. Marshal to find the man and bring him to justice. As the case unfolds, Jodi realizes there is more to this fugitive than she’s been told, leading to a shocking discovery and an epic chase to find the fugitive and solve the case.

Hudson & Rex - Best Kind:
A deckhand flees after a businessman is found dead on his yacht. As detectives investigate the missing watch's connection, the search becomes urgent when another life hangs in the balance.

Blue Skies

Encore Airing - Sunday, August 23, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on UPtv

Hudson & Rex

Encore Airing - Sunday, August 23, 2026

at 9pm/8c. on UPtv

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Sunday, August 23, 2026:

Garage Sale Mystery Marathon

As we look forward to the new Garage Sale Mystery movie coming soon in September, enjoy a marathon of the classic GSM movies Sunday on Hallmark Mystery!

Marathon Schedule on Hallmark Mystery
Sunday, August 23, 2026:

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: ALL THAT GLITTERS - 10am
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE DEADLY ROOM - 12pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE WEDDING DRESS - 2pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT - 4pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE NOVEL MURDERS - 6pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE ART OF MURDER - 8pm

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I hope you all have an amazing weekend!

I love that we’re still soaking up Summer while also looking ahead to the Fall movie season! There’s something so special about enjoying the season we’re in while having a little something to look forward to, too.

On a personal note, it’s been an especially meaningful week of gratitude for me and my family. A few weeks ago, one of my dearest family members had a minor accident, and we’ve been waiting and praying to find out whether surgery would be necessary. This week, we finally received the answer we had been hoping and praying for - surgery will not be needed! Praise Jesus!

I'm feeling above and beyond grateful for this answered prayer. God is so good! I simply had to share this praise report with you all!

If you have a prayer request, please share in comments below.

Blessings on your weekend!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"

~Esther 4:14

Another Christmas Movie on the Way for Danica McKellar -- Find Out Who’s Her New Leading Man

 ( Danica McKellar - image: Great American Media ) 

Exciting Christmas movie news! Danica McKellar is bringing a little extra heart to Great American Family's 2026 Christmas lineup this year with her second new Christmas movie - The Greatest Christmas Gift!

Great American Media made this announcement today via US Magazine.

Inspired by the classic The Gift of the Magi, this new movie follows music teacher Emma Harper (Danica McKellar) and her fiancé, Caleb Bennett (played by Matthew Marsden), as they prepare for their Christmas wedding. When an unexpected setback threatens their carefully made plans, they and their small-town community discover that the best gifts aren't always the ones wrapped with a bow.

 ( Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden ) 

Danica McKellar describes the movie as “sentimental,” “sweet,” and “heartwarming.” One of the things that makes this story a little different is that Emma and Caleb are already together when the movie begins, rather than watching the couple fall in love along the way. Their journey to the altar isn't completely smooth, but there's plenty of hope, faith, selfless love, and Danica promises viewers will still get that warm, fuzzy feeling by the end!

Danica will also star this Christmas opposite Sam Page in the fun romantic comedy The Christmas Yes List. (adapted from the novel by Melissa Ferguson)

And Danica is not alone in starring in two movies for Great American Christmas. Both Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison will have two new Christmas movies for the channel this holiday season!

The Greatest Christmas Gift premieres Sunday, November 29th, on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family and GFAM+. 

Have a Merry Day,

Net

'Blue Skies' Season 2 - Premieres on Streaming This Fall

 (image via: UPtv) 

Wonderful news for all of us fans of Blue Skies... season 2 is streaming this October on UP Faith & Family!

Get the full scoop on this mystery series in the press release below...

UP FAITH & FAMILY 

ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES

BLUE SKIES RETURNS 

FOR SEASON 2 ON OCTOBER 1

ATLANTA (August 18, 2026) – UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service for uplifting movies and series, announced today that season two of the hit series Blue Skies will premiere Thursday, Oct. 1. New episodes will roll out weekly. Blue Skies is a procedural series that blends mystery and action with emotional storytelling and the heartwarming bond between a detective and her canine companion. Viewers can stream season one of the series on UP Faith & Family now.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Crystal Ridge National Park, Blue Skies follows former military police officer, Jodi Larsen, as she returns to her hometown to start over as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police. Driven by a love of the outdoors and a deep sense of justice, Jodi is determined to protect the park, its visitors and her community, whether from natural dangers or human threats. However, Jodi’s fresh start is anything but simple. She’s navigating a new team and a journey to reconnect with her father after her mother passed away while she was deployed. Her unexpected partner? A mischievous stray Labrador named Blue, whose instincts prove sharper than most trained K9s.

Each episode of Blue Skies combines suspense and unexpected turns with heartwarming moments as Jodi and her team tackle missing persons, environmental crimes and the secrets hidden deep within the park’s 5,000 square miles.

Season two will build on the stories and characters from the first season, including returning cast members Scarlet Hunter as Detective Jodi Larsen, Markian Tarasiuk (Mistletoe Connection, Virgin River) as Ryan Miller, Veronica Long (The Wrong Paris) as Detective Nora Esposito, David Lennon (Untamed) as Detective Alex Meeks, Darius Willis as Tyson Bernard and Shaughnessy Redden as Bill Larsen. Hiro Kanagawa (Star Trek: Discovery, Avatar: The Last Airbender) joins the cast as Superintendent Clive. Together, the team will tackle a whole new range of cases, their bond strengthening as a shadowy menace looms, threatening life well beyond the park borders.

Blue Skies is produced by Bar None Productions in association with Kino Media and Larry Levinson Productions. Producers are Benjamin Rappaport, Ross Mrazek and Amar Balaggan. Executive Producers are Larry Levinson, Mark Bacci and Charles Segars. Writers include Zach Grossman, Fernando Viso, Mark Millner and Jordan McCray.

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I so enjoyed the first season of this series - the mysteries, friendships, the loyal detective dog, Blue, and more... and I'm really looking forward to season 2!

Please note: this is a crime mystery drama. In my opinion, it's best suited for preteen age and up.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net

🎄🐾❤️ Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett Star in 'A Christmas Rescue'

 ( A Christmas Rescue: Stephanie Bennett, Niffy the dog,
and Trevor Donovan. Great American Media 2026 (Shane Mahood) )

It's official! Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett are filming A Christmas Rescue for Great American Family, along with a very special rescue dog named Niffy!

The new Christmas movie will premiere Thanksgiving weekend on Great American Family and GFAM+ on November 28, 2026.

People announced the news today, giving a little more insight into this story...

In A Christmas Rescue, Niffy plays Shep, the beloved dog of Emma Ross, played by Stephanie Bennett. Emma is working to make her town's annual Christmas Cares celebration its most successful event yet.

Trevor Donovan portrays Dr. Matthew McGuire, a traveling veterinarian. When he arrives in town, he suggests adding a pet adoption component to the Christmas celebration. As Emma, Matthew and Shep work together to help animals in need find loving homes, a little Christmas magic begins to happen, including a sweet romance between Emma and Matthew.

So, yes, there is a Christmas romance at the heart of the story, but I really like that pet adoption and giving animals a second chance are such an important part of the movie, too.

Trevor Donovan, who is a longtime animal lover and supporter of pet adoption, also shared why Niffy's story and the movie are so meaningful to him. As he put it, giving a shelter animal a home, patience and love can change their world and they often end up changing ours right back.

A Christmas Rescue premieres on Great American Pure Flix on November 26th, followed by its Great American Family and GFAM+ premiere on November 28th.

This one certainly sounds like it has plenty of heart, and I have a feeling Niffy is going to be one of the most adorable stars of the Christmas season!

Have a Merry Day!

Net

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