🌷 Spring is Here! Great American Family's April 2026 Premieres: "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3 and "Bee My Love"

Coming this April! Enjoy something special this Spring on Great American Family... with the return of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3, starring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell, and more buzz-worthy news... the premiere of the rom-com Spring movie, "Bee My Love," starring Robin Dunne, from the Ainsley McGregor Mysteries!

See all the details below!


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TV Drama: When Hope Calls: Brookfield - Season 3

Network: Great American Family

Original Air Date: April 5, 2026

*Airs weekly on Sunday nights at 8pm/7c

*Stream earlier on Great American Pure Flix

When Hope Calls Season 3 - Cast:

Cindy Busby ... Nora Anderson
Christopher Russell ... Mountie Michael Fletcher
Nick Bateman ... Wyatt Parker
Sarah Fisher ... Hannah Lawrence
Jon McLaren ... Sam Tremblay
Wendy Crewson ... Tess Stewart
Hanneke Talbot ... Maggie Parsons
Neil Crone ... Ronnie Stewart
Trevor Donovan ... Constable Jim Reynolds
Kalinka Petrie ... Lucie Clay
Kyana Teresa ... Debbie Mayfair
Jesse Hutch ... Jerry Huntsman
Simon Arblaster ... Reverend Joshua Daniels
Jillian Murray ... Justine Marcel
Lyla Elliott ... Delores Campbell
Charlie Storey ... Ruby
Jasper Green ... Charlotte
Ashton Cressman ... Wally
Luke Dietz ... Art
Abby Kauffeldt ... Annie
Austin Kurtis ... Steve

Episode 1 - Gratitude: As Brookfield begins to recover from the cattle raids, the Mounties (Christopher Russell, Trevor Donovan) close in on the true mastermind while Tess (Wendy Crewson) is captured by wounded outlaw Jerry Huntsman (Jesse Hutch), who admits his role in the crimes. Meanwhile, Hannah (Sarah Fisher) struggles to keep up her fashion design work while also being a good co-worker to Wyatt (Nick Bateman), Debbie (Kyana Teresa) plans a permanent bakery, Sam (Jon McLaren) and Maggie (Hanneke Talbot) make their commitment official, and Nora (Cindy Busby) helps a child find something she lost.

Episode 2 - Dreams: Nora's relationship with Michael Fletcher is tested; Hannah notices Wyatt and Lucie growing closer; Sam weighs his professional options.

Nora struggles with unresolved feelings for Michael (Russell), Ronnie (Crone) chases risky funding, Maggie (Talbot) cautiously explores romance, Hannah (Fisher) prepares for a critical moment in her fashion journey, and Brookfield celebrates new beginnings as Debbie (Teresa) opens her bakery, creating a long-awaited gathering place for the town.


Episode 3 - Justice: Vocational Day at the orphanage turns into a lesson in honesty when the children hide which one of them broke the sewing machine. Meanwhile, Hannah (Fisher) anxiously awaits the arrival of her powerful New York investor (Jillian Murray), and a dangerous stagecoach robbery sparks a major criminal investigation.


Episode 4 - Curveball: The robbery investigation intensifies as Reynolds (Trevor Donovan) questions Justine about her stolen ring, while tension grows between Wyatt (Nick Bateman) and Hannah (Sarah Fisher) as her career pulls her in a new direction. Across Brookfield, Wally grieves his father, Sam (Jon McLaren) struggles with change, and many relationships, including Nora’s (Cindy Busby) and Michael (Christopher Russell) are tested through moments of vulnerability and emotional growth.


Episode 5 - Salvation: A smooth-talking cattle buyer pressures Hannah (Sarah Fisher) to sell her ranch. All the while, Hannah is pushed to the point of exhaustion trying to perfect her fashion brand. As the town plans a new community hall, Sam (Jon McLaren) gains confidence as a businessman.


Episode 6 - Passages: Nora and Fletcher grow closer; the women of Brookfield rally together; Tess takes drastic action; Sam and Maggie reach a turning point; Reverend Daniels addresses the town.



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Bee My Love

Premiere Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Starring: Ann Pirvu and Robin Dunne

Storyline: A private chef competing for her dream job with a celebrity restaurateur finds inspiration in her mother’s recipes, the sweetness of honey, and a struggling beekeeper who teaches her to bee-lieve that life, and love, are sweetest when shared.

Movie Reviews:

🐝 Bee My Love was such a sweet movie! I really enjoyed the storyline (we have a good friend who is an Apiarist so it was neat to see the detail they put into the movie) I have never seen this actress before but I think she had believable chemistry with Robin, enjoyed the supporting characters as well. ~Paula

🐝 "Bee My Love" was a very nice movie. A bit slow at times, but we could look past that because the scenery was extraordinary as the relationships were authentic and the story line was good. I liked learning about how to harvest honey. And we especially liked the female lead. She was enchanting! Her sweet smile could light up a room. I wish they would film more movies in Hamilton. I know they have used Hamilton before, in other films, but I think it is the best place in Canada to shoot movies. Anyway, I recommend this sweet gem of a movie. -Joan

🐝 "Bee My Love"--I'm so glad I stuck with this one, thanks to Paula's review! I was having trouble getting into it in the begining, a little slow as Joan said, but I remembered Paula said she liked it and I usually agree with her, so I continued and really thought it was very good! The acting was quality, and it's didn't have the usual storyline with a misunderstanding, etc...I really liked it! -Lizzy R.

🐝 I finally got to watch Bee My Love and ......... I LOVED IT. Yes, there was a little silliness such as her being a culinary expert but she needed to see how honey worked to see if she can use it. I mean, these culinary experts know this already and do not need a bee lesson to know that.

But I loved how she learned the process. It might have been better written if she said she was going to use honey and wanted to see how his was so special and the process. But I am pretty sure she said in the beginning she needed to see how it could be worked into her dishes.

I loved the actress and Robin Dunne together. I loved her sister Emily A and loved the towns people coming together to help Aaron and Whitmore honey. I am just a sucker for a story of the town coming together to help someone. Now the losing of the bee farm stuff, that's overdone but I can see how that happens in life especially nowadays with GLP1's and people eating less sugar. I know people don't like the trope of a city girl coming home and giving up her dream job, but they did this movie so well in the fact that her dream was not what she thought, and it took going home and meeting Aaron and finding her passion to find her true dream.

I just adored this movie a lot and loved all the actors and actresses in this movie. Love seeing Bridgette Kingsley too. ~Sabrina




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Bookmark this page and stay tuned for further episode details. I hope many of you will enjoy the 3rd season of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" on Great American Family and the premiere of the new movie!

Blessings to you all,

Net

New Key Art for "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Released + Premiere Date Change

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Great American Family released this new poster today for "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3!

The key art features Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell in the forefront with other cast members featured in the frames - Jesse Hutch, Sarah Fisher, Trevor Donovan, Hanneke Talbot, Jon McLaren, Jillian Murray, and Nick Bateman.

I also wanted to mention that there has been a slight change in the premiere date on Great American Family. It was originally announced that the series would air on Saturday, but like Crossroad Springs, it has been moved to Sunday nights, with the first episode airing on Easter Sunday.

Premiere Date - TV: Sunday, April 5th at 8/7c on Great American Family and GFam+

Premiere Date - Streaming: Thursday, April 2nd on Great American Pure Flix

There will be six episodes in "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3 - airing on Great American Family from April 5th (Easter) to May 10th (Mother's Day)

Stay tuned for more details on each episode.

Season 3 is almost here!

Net

*images via: Great American Media

When Hope Calls
Season 2 Streaming

UPtv's March and April 2026 Programming - More Heartland, New Mystery, and Movies Return

Wonderful news from UPtv! Movies are returning to the network in late March and April, including a new movie premiere starring Trevor Donovan.

There will also be religious movies airing throughout Easter week, such as: The Ten Commandments (2006), Love Comes Softly films, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and more.

Heartland Season 19 will begin on UPtv on Thursday, March 19th, and continue airing on Thursdays throughout the end of March and April. The new season features many familiar faces, including Amber Marshall, Shaun Johnston, Chris Potter, Michelle Morgan, Gabriel Hogan, Alisha Newton, Spencer Lord, Kerry James, and the return of Cindy Busby.

Then, near the end of April, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries will return- but this time as a series rather than a movie! (However, the original movie, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise, can also be seen on UPtv in April, as well.)

See more details below...


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Heartland Season 19

Premiere Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Episodes:

Episode 1 - Risk Everything:
A raging wildfire threatens the ranch, forcing the Heartland family to evacuate, but when a pregnant mare is trapped in the fire's path, Amy risks everything to try to save her.

Episode 2 - Two Can Keep a Secret:
Amy must deal with the fallout when Lyndy's first 4-H show goes awry; Katie does something unexpected with Dodger.

Episode 3 - Ghosts:
Amy is confronted by memories of Ty when she returns to Pike River with Nathan to work with Search and Rescue horses; while Lou and Grace track down a wolf, Jack finds his new ranch hand.

Episode 4 - Braving the Wilderness:
Amy and Ashley hunt for a crashed plane while Caleb and Nathan battle nature and each other; Jack and Lisa coordinate traditional hay-gathering.

Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds:
Amy's working with an Olympian's horse when Spartan's health suddenly declines; after her high-profile client questions her integrity, rumors threaten her reputation as a horse trainer.

Episode 6 - Under the Lights:
The whole family heads to the Hudson Rodeo, where Amy puts everything on the line to save her reputation; Katie proves herself at her first big Hudson Wilds Flag Team performance.

Episode 7 - Fall Down, Get Back Up:
As Amy helps an old friend of Nathan's overcome his fear of riding horses for his wedding day, she wonders what the future holds for her. Meanwhile, Dex must prove himself to Jack.

Episode 8 - Lost and Found:
Lou leads a cattle drive while Jack helps a friend who's facing unexpected challenges; as Amy feels distant from Nathan, Lisa meets her sister Tammy.

Episode 9 - Revenge:
While Amy secretly works with Gracie's new horse, Lou and Jack are determined to catch the rustlers, Dex confronts his past, and Georgie returns to Heartland.

Episode 10 - Forgiveness:
Georgie grapples with Phoenix's situation as the rustlers' identities come to light; Amy and the Heartland family face crucial choices about what lies ahead.


Heartland Season 19 - Trailer:




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Where the Wind Blows

Rated: PG-13 for violence, bloody images, and suggestive material (according to IMDB)

Starring: Trevor Donovan and Ashley Elaine

Premiere Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026

Storyline: A hardened cowboy puts his unfettered life on the open range on pause when he pretends to be a temporary husband for his late friend’s widow so she can adopt. The two go from strangers to something neither expected: a chance at love.

MOVIEGUIDE® gives this review: "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS tells an engaging story with a strong Christian, moral, pro-family worldview about finding love through unusual circumstances. Doing the right thing may mean breaking some worldly laws for the safety and good of women and children trying to survive a harsh world. MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children for strong violence, deception, interactions with saloon girls, images of blood, and drunkenness."

You can also read more reviews for Where the Wind Blows at Amazon - click here.


🎬 Movie Review:

Warning: You all know how much I love Trevor Donovan, but I have to warn you about this movie (Where the Wind Blows). I saw it a couple months ago and I was shocked how much needed to be skipped. It was very sexual. I won’t mention the scene for the sake of sparring you, but I would advise you to pass on this one. This is not a Christian film despite what they say. I was saddened and disgusted. Sorry, that was difficult for me to write, especially about Trevor, but I felt the need to tell you the truth. Many will be tempted like I was just seeing his name. ~Abigail

Where the Wind Blows trailer:





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Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries - TV Series

Premiere Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

About the Series via UPtv: ‘Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries’ blends cozy mystery, cultural discovery and heartwarming reinvention in a series about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves. Cheryl Cooper (Galadriel Stineman) escapes to an Amish community in Sugarcreek, Ohio, to manage a gift shop after a failed engagement. Drawn into one mystery after another, Cheryl quickly realizes her sharp instincts and outsider perspective are exactly what this tight-knit community needs. With the help of the unlikely friendships she forges among her Amish neighbors, Cheryl uncovers more than just answers. She begins to piece together a new sense of home, belonging, and even the fragile possibility of love.

Episodes:

Episode 1 - The Buggy Before The Horse:
A hidden intruder tests faith and compassion as Cheryl races to protect Sugarcreek before Thanksgiving.

Episode 2 - A Season of Secrets:
A vanished Amish boy, secret texts, and buried truths pull Cheryl into Sugarcreek’s most personal mystery.

Episode 3 - O Little Town of Sugarcreek:
Christmas thefts and a returned ex force Cheryl to protect an innocent friend and her heart.

Episode 4 - Off the Beaten Path:
A vanished bus, fake FBI agents, and hidden feelings test Cheryl’s courage—and her heart.

Episode 5 - Simply Vanished:
A hidden chute leads Cheryl to a decades-old disappearance—and a birthday she’ll never forget.

Episode 6 - Stitch in Time:
A mysterious quilt leads Cheryl to a buried secret—and a family ready to heal.

Episode 7 - Mason Jar Mayhem:
Hidden wartime treasures spark a mystery Cheryl must solve before history is lost again.

Episode 8 - When There’s a Will:
A missing deed, county corruption, and a race against time threaten Levi’s land and future.

NOTE: The original movie, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise, can also be seen on UPtv - Saturday, April 4th at 7pm/6c and Sunday, April 5th at 11pm/10c. There may be additional airings in April, as well.

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries - TV Series Trailer:

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Hope you'll enjoy some of these programs and movies on UPtv in March and April.

If you've seen Heartland Season 19 or Where the Wind Blows and would like to share a review, please do so in comments below.

Happy watching,

Net

❤️🏈✨Kick Off Your February Weekend with LightHEARTed Rom-Coms, When Calls the Heart, Classic Christmas Movies, and More to Love!

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Happy first full weekend of February, everyone! 💕

February is the month of Valentine’s Day, cozy romances, and a little extra heart! And this weekend is packed with lots of it!

This Saturday, the Hallmark Channel kicks off February with its very first Loveuary movie, while Great American Family is airing the cable premiere of a sweet, lighthearted, romantic-comedy.

And not only is romance in the air, it’s also *Game On* this weekend with the Olympics and the Super Bowl.

A quick reminder for all of you, Hearties... When Calls the Heart will air episode 6 a day early on Saturday, due to the Super Bowl game on Sunday.

A really sweet thing about this upcoming episode is that the new Mountie visiting Hope Valley is Austin Landon, son of When Calls the Heart Producer Michael Landon, Jr., and grandson of Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza). With both his father and grandfather having roles in period dramas, it’s wonderful to see Austin continue the family tradition. (Austin is pictured above in a Mountie uniform next to Kevin McGarry.)

I also wanted to mention that Melissa Gilbert (Little House on the Prairie) is also supposed to return for this episode, although she is not included in any of the press photos or promos released for this episode.

On Sunday afternoon, Great American Family will warm hearts with the Great American Rescue Bowl, featuring the most adorable dogs and cats in need of adoption and a “fur”ever home- hosted by Beth Stern and Trevor Donovan. 🐾❤️

See all of the details for these programs, plus Christmas movie classics, and more, below…


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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Meet Me In New York

Storyline: Ambitious New York events planner Kelly is one of the best in the business. But when Joe, a stubborn, but influential website editor, hires her to organize his niece's birthday, Kelly soon realizes that she may have met her match.

Meet Me In New York

Premieres Saturday, February 7, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

The Way to You

Storyline: New Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects.

The Way to You

Premieres Saturday, February 7, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 6

Storyline: A familiar face returns and brings a fun, new piece of technology with her...the polygraph. Nathan freezes when a playful line of questioning catches him off guard.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 6

Premieres Saturday, February 7, 2026

at 10:01pm/9:01c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Great American Rescue Bowl

Details via Great American Family: The Great American Rescue Bowl is a two-hour special event honoring rescue pets and the heroes across America who save lives through shelter pet adoption. Once again, “Great American Rescue Bowl” is partnered with America’s largest NO KILL rescue and adoption organization, North Shore Animal League America, to bring viewers adorable, adoptable pets, giving them a chance to find forever homes. Back as host is animal advocate, author, and Animal League America volunteer, Beth Stern, whose passion for pets has resulted in fostering, rescuing, and helping to find homes for thousands of shelter pets over the years.

Great American Rescue Bowl

Airs Sunday, February 8, 2026

at 12pm/11c on Great American Family

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

All-American Halftime Show

For those of you watching the Super Bowl, if you're interested in turning at halftime to the alternative *All-American Halftime Show,* tune in Sunday, February 8th at 8pm ET.

There will be performances by Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett that will celebrate faith, family, and freedom.

Where to watch live:
- TPUSA X
- TPUSA YouTube
- TPUSA Rumble
- Rumble App
- Real America's Voice (Roku, Samsung Plus, YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling, Amazon Prime, etc.)
- Sinclair Broadcast OTT channel CHARGE!
- Daily Wire+
- TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network)
- NTD (New Tang Dynasty)
- OAN (One America News)


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Friday, February 6 and Sunday, February 8, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

Friday and Sunday

Friday, February 6, 2026:

A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Finnish Line ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Finding Father Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
The Christmas Secret ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Engaging Father Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 4am


Sunday, February 8, 2026:

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Heavenly Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8am
A Godwink Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
Mistletoe Murders: Poison in a Pear Tree ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
We Met in December ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Mistletoe Murders: Peril of the Belles ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Mistletoe Murders: Death of a Humbug ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Mistletoe Murders: Cold War ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
The Gift of Peace ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Mistletoe Murders: The Ides of December ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Christmas Above the Clouds ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Mistletoe Murders: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm
Holiday Hotline ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm



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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend... full of fun, heart, and happiness! As always, thank you for spending a little of your time here... your visits truly mean so much. Hope you enjoy all the love February has to offer! 💕

If you'd like to share a review for any of the movies this weekend, Winter Escape, Christmas 2025, or whatever... please feel free to share in comments.

Blessings to You All!

Net

❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"Let all that you do 

be done with love."

~1 Corinthians 16:14

New King James Version

See the Great American Family Facebook Live with Sneak Peeks Here ::

Great American Family's Live Stream Tonight was such a fun event!

I hope many of you were able to catch it! (If not, I've embedded it below!)

The show began with host Cameron Mathison speaking to Trevor Donovan and Beth Stern about the upcoming Great American Rescue Bowl on February 8th, and of course, they were joined by adorable puppies!

Other highlights of the show:

*Cindy Busby, Trevor Donovan, and Jillian Murray - spoke of When Hope Calls: Brookfield. Two previews for the upcoming season were shown. Season 3 will start Saturday, April 4th, on Great American Family.

*Jep & Jessica Robertson spoke about their new series, Jep & Jessica: Beyond the Bayou.

*Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott joined the conversation then. He spoke of the upcoming Easter movie, Blessings in Disguise starring Shae Robins and Casey Elliott. Bill also mentioned that he and Candace had been in talks about her second 2026 Christmas movie. The first is A Sweet Christmas Anniversary, which was filmed in Budapest, Hungary in December, 2025, with Cameron Mathison. And good news for us sleuthers, Bill also mentioned that a fourth Ainsley McGregor Mystery will be in production soon!

*Julia Reilly was up next to speak about the third season of County Rescue and the Christmas movie she is currently filming, An Ozark Mountain Christmas.

*Jonathan Stoddard, the star of An Ozark Mountain Christmas, also spoke about his new movie, and Brittany Underwood joined him to talk about Crossroad Springs, which begins Saturday, March 7th on Great American Family.

All in all, it was a fantastic show. So wonderful to hear everyone discussing the faith-and-family stories coming to Great American Family in 2026!

Here's the Live Stream - (Enjoy!):



And Great American Family shared these pictures:

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Blessings,

Net

Reminder: Great American Family 2026 Live Stream TONIGHT

Many of our favorite Great American Family stars are coming together TONIGHT for the first Facebook Live Event of 2026!

The actors will be announcing upcoming movies and shows - set to premiere this year!

This *LIVE* event will take place TONIGHT, Tuesday, January 20th, at 8pm/7c.!

We are certain to learn more details on our favorite series: County Rescue, Crossroad Springs, When Hope Calls, and more!

And there's likely to be sneak peeks, as well! Plus, movie reveals!

Unfortunately, we won't be seeing author Melissa Ferguson due to contract issues, but hopefully, we will learn more about her potential projects with GReat American Family down the road!

If you're planning to watch this Great American Family event on Facebook, you can RSVP at https://bit.ly/4jI0OH9.

The event will also be streaming live on YouTube!

Hope to see you all there!

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Breaking TV News: "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3 Premiere Date Revealed!

Wonderful news for all of you, Hopefuls and Hearties!

Great American Family revealed today that Season 3 of the beloved series "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" will return on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 8pm/7c.

Here's a screen-grab of the reveal:

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Further details are likely to come during the Facebook Live Event - on Tuesday, January 20th, since Cindy Busby, Trevor Donovan, and Jillian Murray will be in attendance, and all three are starring in this upcoming season, along with Christopher Russell, Sarah Fisher, Nick Bateman, Jon McLaren, and more! (*see details for the Facebook Live here*)

Stay tuned for further information to come!

Blessings on your weekend!

Net

Great American Family to Reveal 2026 Premieres During Live Stream — See Which Stars Will Appear & Get a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Projects

Exciting news! Some of your favorite Great American Family stars are coming together for the first Facebook Live Event of 2026 - to announce upcoming movies and shows - set to premiere this year!

This *LIVE* event will take place Tuesday, January 20th, at 8pm/7c.! Details below for where to watch.

Projects likely to be mentioned:

Cindy Busby, Trevor Donovan, and Jillian Murray - "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3

Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood - "Crossroad Springs" Season 1 (part 2) and Season 2

Jonathan Stoddard - "An Ozark Mountain Christmas"

Cameron Mathison - "A Sweet Christmas Anniversary"

Julia Reilly - "County Rescue" Season 3

Jep & Jessica Robertson - "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou"

Beth Stern - "Great American Rescue Bowl 2026"

Author Melissa Ferguson - Two of her books will become movies on Great American Family this year! It appears one of them will likely be Meet Me in the Margins (a rom-com) and an upcoming new Christmas book release!

If you're not familiar with Melissa, she's a wife and mother of 4, and she'll be delivering baby #5 very soon. Melissa Ferguson writes clean romances and shares her Tennessee country life with her family on Instagram.

Melissa shared this delightful post today... (Swipe right or click arrow for more - be sure to read the caption in the third pic!)

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A post shared by Melissa Ferguson | Author (@ourfriendlyfarmhouse)

Merritt Patterson is the only wild card among the guests. Not sure what project she'll announce. Could she be the star of one of Melissa's books-turned-movie, or perhaps, she is starring in something else? I'm excited to hear either way!

By the way, here's a link to Melissa Ferguson's book Meet Me in the Margins: https://amzn.to/4qXjAwN, if you'd like to check it out!



If you're planning to watch this Great American Family event on Facebook, you can RSVP at https://bit.ly/4jI0OH9.

The event will also be streaming live on YouTube! (Thank you Great American Family for offering this terrific option!)

If you have Roku, simply download the YouTube app, and you can watch on your TV! (Smart TV's and other devices may allow you to download either Facebook or YouTube to your TV, too.)

Looking forward to seeing many of you there, and I'm excited to hear about and share all the wonderful shows and movies coming in 2026 on Great American Family!

Blessings to you all!

Net

✨🎄Unwrap the Last Weekend of New Christmas Movies with Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron Mathison, Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, Christopher Russell, and More!🎄✨ SEE HERE:

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Happy Weekend Before Christmas, Friends! 🎄✨

I hope you all are enjoying all the special moments leading up to Christmas Day! I’ve been extra busy wrapping gifts, with a few more still on their way in the mail! My local post office always seems to run a bit behind this time of year. I guess helping Santa deliver all those packages isn’t always easy!

Can you believe this is our final weekend of NEW Christmas movies for 2025? All good things must come to an end, but what a joyful season it’s been! I hope these last premieres bring you comfort, laughter, and a little extra holiday cheer as we look ahead to Christmas Day!

This weekend’s movies have it all - Christmas sweets, a wedding, family tensions, the search for the perfect gift, and so much more - all wrapped in festive spirit!

Let's settle in, get cozy, and enjoy these special Christmas movies airing the weekend before Christmas!

See all of the details, plus a few early reviews, below… 🎬✨


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Friday, December 19, 2025:

Sweet Holiday Romance

Storyline: Amanda (Erin Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she's losing her edge. Wanting to re-claim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she'll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Christopher Russell), in charge of operations and he doesn't have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie's world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.

Sweet Holiday Romance

Premieres Friday, December 19, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Lifetime

Movie Review:

Christmas Love and Fudge is clean and quite sweet. -Maria

Christmas Love and Fudge – I agree with Maria’s review; this movie is family-friendly and very sweet. The female lead, Amanda (Erin Karpluk), is quirky and cheerful, and her opposite, Simon (Christopher Russell), is a lot of fun! The two team up to uncover the secret ingredients behind Simon’s Aunt Jackie’s Joy to the World Fudge recipe.

It's just good, cozy comfort entertainment. The heart of the story was all about the fudge and their amazing teamwork, which, of course, leads to love. This ended up being a lighthearted, delightful watch. ~Net


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Saturday, December 20, 2025:

Another Sweet Christmas

Storyline: When Sophie (Bure) and Sam (Mathison) see their own love story turned into a Christmas movie, their small hometown of Waynesbridge, Washington, transforms into a real-life holiday film set. But as the spotlight grows brighter, the couple must navigate the pressures of fame and expectation — and discover whether their love story can outshine the cameras.

Another Sweet Christmas

Premieres Saturday, December 20, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, December 20, 2025:

The Best Thing About Christmas

Storyline: Struggling singer-songwriter Dylan believes he’s on the verge of his big break when his band signs a contract with a major Nashville record label. However, his dreams are shattered when tragedy strikes: his daughter dies on Christmas Eve. Grief pulls Dylan away from his wife, Kara, and toward his manager, Jenna, as he tries to distract himself by restoring an old theater. In the midst of loss and searching for purpose, a forgotten song and the steadfast love of his family help him find the miracle of Christmas, reminding him—and everyone—of the core meaning of the holiday: reconnecting through faith, hope, and love.

The Best Thing About Christmas

Premieres Saturday, December 20, 2025

at 8pm/7c on UPtv

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Saturday, December 20, 2025:

A Make Or Break Holiday

Storyline: "Liv (King) and Daniel (Roderick) are hosting their families for the first time this Christmas, and stress is at an all-time high. When unspoken irritations within their relationship finally reach a boiling point, Liv and Daniel find themselves at odds and decide they need to take a break from each other. However, relaying this news to their families will most certainly ruin Christmas, so they decide to move forward with their original plans and will pretend to be a happy couple while everyone is under one roof. As they navigate the complexities of their respective families and work together to create a holiday celebration they'll all remember, Liv and Daniel begin to rediscover what they love about each other and may not have to pretend much longer."

A Make Or Break Holiday

Premieres Saturday, December 20, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, December 20, 2025:

A Pickleball Christmas

Storyline: Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (James Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family’s racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Zibby Allen), the club’s pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.

A Pickleball Christmas

Premieres Saturday, December 20, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Lifetime

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Sunday, December 21, 2025:

Christmas with the Knightlys

Storyline: Georgia Jackson hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students, but finds herself in the spotlight when in exchange for a new community center she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly, the famous son of a billionaire.

Christmas with the Knightlys

Premieres Sunday, December 21, 2025

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

Movie Review:

Christmas with the Knightlys - What a cute little movie! Sweet, romantic, funny. Most all of the actors were new to me and they all did a good job. Family friendly. Glad I own the dvd so I can watch this again sometime. ~~Jane




Christmas with the Knightlys DVD
click here for details



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Sunday, December 21, 2025:

Chasing Christmas

Storyline: "A wish tree unites a morning show host (Donovan) and an artist (Murray) as they race across Buffalo with the host's daughter and the artist's son (Lopez) to find the season's hottest toy — discovering love and family along the way."

Chasing Christmas

Premieres Sunday, December 21, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, December 21, 2025:

Spirit of Christmas

Movie Marathon

Tune in Sunday, December 21st, for inspiring, heartfelt classic Christmas movies on Hallmark Mystery!
(Times below in Eastern Standard Time)

A Godwink Christmas - 10am
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love - 12pm
A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love - 2pm
Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle - 4pm


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I hope you find one or more of the new movies to enjoy this weekend!

I'm personally looking forward to seeing... both Great American Family movies - Chasing Christmas and Another Sweet Christmas! Of course, with such wonderful actors as Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron Mathison, Trevor Donovan, and Jillian Murray, I already have a feeling these movies are going to be something really special!

Plus, based on Jane's lovely review above, I'm also looking forward to seeing Christmas with the Knightlys on UPtv!

Cautions: Based on the storyline released so far, it appears that the Hallmark movie A Make or Break Holiday may depict a couple who are living together but are not married. Please know, I'm not 100% certain about this. My assumption is simply based on the promo details we have, and things will be clearer, of course, once the movie airs.

The new Hallmark movie, The Christmas Baby, feautures a same-sex female couple adopting a baby.

Also, I want to caution that UPtv’s The Best Thing About Christmas has more emotionally heavy themes. From the story description, the film addresses adult subject matter involving the loss of a young child. However, the story also offers a message of hope, following a grieving father who searches for meaning and healing and ultimately turns to his faith.

Please note: I haven’t pre-screened the NEW movies mentioned above, other than Sweet Holiday Romance. (You can find mine and Maria's reviews above.) If you happen to watch any of the new Christmas movies and would like to share your thoughts, please stop back by and leave a review in the comments. I always love hearing what you think!

Special Links:

Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.

You can find the 2025 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.

And you'll find the Christmas Movie List by network *here*.

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"For to us a child is born, 

to us a son is given... 

Wonderful Counselor, 

Mighty God, 

Everlasting Father, 

Prince of Peace."

~Isaiah 9:6

images: Great American Media, Hallmark Media, UPtv, Lifetime, INSP Films, and Megan Henry Herzlinger's cast image of "Chasing Christmas"