🎣 Catch Summer Romance and Classic TV This Father's Day Weekend

Happy Father's Day Weekend, Friends!
And Happy First Day of Summer - this Sunday!

I hope you'll all have a wonderful weekend filled with family, laughter, and special moments! There's also plenty of family entertainment options to enjoy...

This weekend's TV highlights include Hallmark Channel's newest Summer Nights premiere, The Love Heist, which blends fashion, mystery, and romance. Plus, both the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family are offering viewers delightful Summer movie classics, along with the Friday night Christmas movie classics we enjoy each week!

Additionally, in honor of Father's Day, you'll also find beloved sitcoms and classic movies featuring some of television and film's most memorable fathers, including Leave It to Beaver, Andy Hardy, and more! There's something truly meaningful and comforting about these timeless stories!

Take a look below for all of the programming highlights this weekend, plus a special Father's Day message at the end of this post...


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Friday, June 19, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

Lyndsy Fonseca stars in two classic Christmas movies Friday night on the Hallmark Channel - leading up to her new movie premiere on Saturday!

Friday, June 19, 2026:

Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Next Stop Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Christmas Everlasting ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Single on the 25th ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

The Love Heist

Storyline: Celebrity stylist Kayli must team up with hotel security chief Mills to track down an iconic piece of fashion history after it goes missing on her watch before the Chicago Costume Gala.

The Love Heist

Premieres Saturday, June 19, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Summer Getaway Movie Marathon 

on Great American Family

Saturday Summer Getaway Schedule:

Retreat to Paradise ... Great American Family ... 6am
Identical Love ... Great American Family ... 8am
Stepping into Love ... Great American Family ... 10am
A Prince in Paradise ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Romantic Rewrite ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Taste of Tuscany ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Love in Bloom ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Passport to Love ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Love in Aruba ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Love in Bloom ... Great American Family ... 12am
Passport to Love ... Great American Family ... 2am
Love in Aruba ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Summer Movie Classics 

on the Hallmark Channel

Saturday Schedule:

Just My Type ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Catch of the Day ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
The Love Heist ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
The Greek Aisle ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

Summer Movie Classics 

on Hallmark Family

Sunday Summer Movie Schedule:

One Summer ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
Summer in the City ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
A Taste of Summer ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Summer of Dreams ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Love and Sunshine ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Journey of My Heart ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm



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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

A Perfect Match

Another streaming movie makes its cable TV premiere on Great American Family!

In case you are wondering, the blonde-haired lead actress is Emily Alatalo of Crossroad Springs!

Storyline: When Zoe Williams has to prove to a big investor that her company's new dating app works, she tests it on herself and soon ends up on a date with her complete opposite, Oliver Beckett, an easygoing, spontaneous artist. Huh. Not exactly Zoe's type. Even though it's clear the pair have chemistry, Zoe's worried- could something be wrong with DigiLove's algorithm? Or is it true when people say "opposites attract"?

A Perfect Match

Premieres Sunday, June 20, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

Mystery 101

Classic Marathon

Professor Amy Winslow (Jill Wagner) sleuths along with Detective Travis Burke (Kristoffer Polaha) and her father, Graham Winslow (Robin Thomas). An ideal watch for Father's Day!

Mystery 101 Movie Marathon Schedule:

Mystery 101: Dead Talk ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Mystery 101: Killer Timing ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Mystery 101: Deadly History ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

FMC Father's Day Movies

FMC airs classic Father-Themed Movies!

FMC Sunday Schedule:

Life with Father ... FMC ... 4:30pm
Father of the Bride ... FMC ... 6pm
Father's Little Dividend ... FMC ... 9pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... FMC ... 10:45pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

FE-TV honors Fathers

FE-TV Sunday Schedule:

Leave it to Beaver ... FE-TV ... 9am-11:20am
My Three Sons ... FE-TV ... 11:20am-12:30pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... FE-TV ... 3pm



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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

TCM Celebrates Father's Day

TCM will have a day full of classic Father-Themed Movies!

TCM Sunday Schedule:

Judge Hardy and Son ... TCM ... 1:45pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... TCM ... 3:30pm
Life with Father ... TCM ... 5:45pm
Father of the Bride ... TCM ... 8pm


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Saturday - Sunday:

Father's Day Weekend

Sports

Plus, for all of you Sports fans... there are plenty of Sports on TV this Father's Day weekend...

*US Open Golf

*FIFA World Cup

*Nascar

*Indycar NICS Racing

*Basketball

*MLB Baseball

and more!

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I want to wish all of the fathers who visit here a very Happy Father's Day!

For those of you who are spending Father's Day with your father or grandfather, I hope you'll cherish every moment together. The time we share with those we love is truly such a precious gift from God!

I feel incredibly blessed that I'll be spending the day with my father and my wonderful family. My precious Daddy means so much to me. I love his kind heart and hardworking spirit... what a wonderful blessing he is!

For those whose fathers or grandfathers are no longer with them, I pray this Father's Day brings sweet memories to your heart.

And on this special day, may we also first and foremost honor our Heavenly Father and His impact in our lives... His incredible, amazing, steadfast love for us, his children, and may we strive to reflect this unconditional love in all of our own relationships!

Blessings to You All,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"As a father has compassion on his children,

so the LORD has compassion

on those who fear Him."

~Psalms 103:13

“See what great love

the Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called

children of God!”

~1 John 3:1

🎣 Reel In the Father’s Day Weekend Watch List: Classic Father-Themed Movies, Sitcom Favorites, and More

Happy Father's Day Weekend, Friends, and Happy Flag Day and 250th Anniversary of the Army...

Father’s Day is such a special time to pause and thank God for the gift of fathers, those strong, steady, and faithful men who lead with unconditional love.

First and foremost, we all have the constant love of our Heavenly Father, whom we can always turn to for direction and peace.

I feel incredibly grateful for my own Daddy, a hardworking farmer whose hands are strong from working the land but whose heart is gentle, steady, and rooted in faith. Whether he’s out in the fields working from sunrise to sunset or quietly praying over our family, my Daddy leads with love, strength, and humility. I thank God every day for the blessing of being raised by a father who leads with quiet strength and a momma whose love and faith have always been the heart of our home.

A very Happy Father's Day to all the dads, fathers, daddies, da-das, grandpas, grandaddies, grandfathers, pa-pas, and more who visit here!

Whether you're honoring your father, grandfather, or a father figure in your life, I hope this special day is filled with love, gratitude, and sweet memories!

And of course, no Father's Day would be complete without watching a few of our favorite father-themed movies, with those heartwarming stories that remind us just how important a father’s role truly is.

See what's airing this weekend below.



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Saturday, June 14, 2025:

Happy Flag Day and 250th Anniversary of the Army

Celebrate this patriotic day by watching the Army's 250th Birthday Parade, fireworks, and more festivities!

My father served in the Army, so this event is especially meaningful to our family, and I can imagine that those of you with family and friends who have also served in the Army feel a similar pride in their contributions and in our country.

This timing of this feels particularly significant considering all that is unfolding worldwide. When the news of the bombing came across the TV last night (Thursday), I froze for a minute, then I started praying for peace for America and our allies throughout the world. May God be with all who serve to protect our freedom.

This special event to honor the Army on Saturday, June 14th, will be televised by numerous media outlets, including Real America's Voice, RSBN, Fox News, Newsmax, and Merit TV, among others.



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Sunday, June 15, 2025:

Classic Father-Themed Movies and Shows airing this Sunday...

Great American Family:

The Engagement Plan - 6pm
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - 8pm
Learning to Love - 10pm



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Hallmark Channel:

Falling for Vermont - 8pm



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Hallmark Mystery:

Fixer Upper Mysteries marathon - 10am to 4pm
Martha's Vineyard Mysteries marathon - 4pm to 10pm


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Hallmark Family:

The Waltons marathon - 11am to 7pm
When Calls the Heart marathon - 7pm to 11pm



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FE-TV (Family Entertainment Television):

The channel is airing a block of classic TV sitcoms that centers around fathers.

Click here to see the schedule

Plus, the Sunday matinee is:
Father of the Bride (1950) - 3pm



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TCM:

Judge Hardy & Son ... 1:45pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... 3:30pm
Father of the Bride (1950) ... 8pm
Life with Father ... 9:45pm



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FMC:

Life with Father ... 2pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... 4:30pm
Father of the Bride (1950) ... 7pm
Father's Little Dividend (1950) ... 9pm



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TBS:

Father of the Bride (1991) ... 3pm
Father of the Bride II (1995) ... 5:15pm
Father of the Bride (1991) ... 11pm
Father of the Bride II (1995) ... 1:15am



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New Movies:

For those of you wondering, yes, there are also two new movies this weekend. (Please see reviews below.)

The Hallmark Channel is premiering To Barcelona, Forever on Saturday night, and UPtv has Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake on Sunday.

To Barcelona, Forever is the second movie in a 2-part movie series. See reviews for the first film, "To Barcelona, with Love," below.

And I've also included reviews below for UPtv's Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake.


Movie Reviews "To Barcelona, with Love" :

🎬 What a disappointment! Once again Hallmark ruined a perfectly good movie , the Barcelona movie, by introducing a gay attraction. Don’t know what happened after that because I switched channels. ~Anonymous

🎬 Another Ashley Williams NOT family friendly movie. Totally unnecessary. ~JoCo

🎬 My husband and I watched "To Barcelona, with Love" last night. Honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. I adore Alison and Ashley. They both did a good job in the movie. Bonus points for a different storyline (with regard to Alison and Ashley only) and for a gorgeous location. And, I thought Alison and Ashley's friendship was sweet and believable.

*** Spoiler Alert ** However, there were several things that bothered me. There was a same-sex storyline that disappointed me. Why?? And, I did not think Nico had chemistry with either one of the female leads. Seriously, I felt Alison and Ashley had better chemistry. I don't think I will watch the second installment. ~Joan

🎬 About the 45-50 minute mark in To Barcelona With Love, I deleted it. There is a same sex side couple who meet and it's very obvious this is no longer family friendly. Very disappointed but with Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeny I was leery of this movie and had my guard up. Sad as it was a fresher story. ~Anonymous


Movie Reviews "Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake" :

🎬 Reel One's Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake has a gay caterer. -Maria

🎬 I remember enjoying Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake despite a gay character in the cast - Florence

And a bonus movie review snippet from IMDB:

🎬 Let's be generous: there's something comforting about harmless fluff you can watch once and forget immediately. But if you're expecting real chemistry or a storyline that lasts in your memory beyond the credits, think again. Reel One clearly wanted to channel Hallmark-style wedding magic-and nailed the formula-but missed on originality and staying power.

Verdict: Five stars earned for hitting every romantic trope box, nailing the formula, and delivering just barely enough charm to watch once-if you're in the mood for disposable fluff. But don't expect to fall in love with it ... just fall into old tropes. ~RemoteWarrior


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ONE WEEKEND AWAY!!!

MERRY MOVIE WEEKEND is NEXT WEEKEND - June 21st and June 22nd - on Hallmark Mystery!

And if you're wondering... yes, the network changed the title of the event from Merry Movie Week to Merry Movie Weekend, as the event now takes place only on Saturday and Sunday. (What does this mean for the Christmas movie season on Hallmark Mystery? Will the network scale back its Christmas programming, too? What's your guess? Please share in comments below.)

Although the celebration on Hallmark Mystery is smaller this year during their annual Christmas in June, the Hallmark Channel will more than make up for it... with their celebration beginning June 27th and lasting the whole month of July! Plus, you'll find Christmas classics from the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery, too! Be sure to look for your favorites in the Christmas Movie Schedule.

(Please note: there could be some schedule changes, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back for any edits and additions!)


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Have a Blessed Father's Day Weekend, Everyone!

Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ, playing a few rounds of cornhole, sharing stories and laughter, or relaxing in quiet reflection, I hope you all have a wonderful, pleasant weekend.

If you'd also like to share a movie review, please do so in comments below.

God's Blessing to You All,

Net

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"As a father has compassion 

on his children, 

so the LORD has compassion 

on those who fear Him."

~ Psalm 103:13