For fans of heartfelt romance, Hallmark is here to offer you the ultimate feel-good escape. If you’re unwinding after a long day and planning a cozy marathon on the couch, today’s lineup is packed with movies that are bound to deliver plenty of swoon-worthy moments and familiar comfort for every fan to delight in.
Below, you’ll find the complete Hallmark Channel movie schedule for Friday, April 17. After you’re finished binging episodes of “Golden Girls,” “The Waltons,” “Reba,” and “Gilmore Girls,” in the morning, grab a blanket and get ready to relive some of your favorite happily-ever-afters.
‘Wedding Every Weekend’ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Nate and Brooke are going to the same four weddings, four weekends in a row. To avoid set-ups, they go together as “wedding buddies.” But what starts as a friendship soon becomes deeper.
This film stars Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell.
‘October Kiss’ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Poppy Summerall is hired near Halloween as a temporary nanny by Ryan Lawson, a widowed, work-obsessed executive. Through a series of adventures, the eternally optimistic Poppy sets out to teach Ryan and his two young children what’s important in life – unconditional love, family and the joy of everyday occurrences.
This film stars Ashley Williams and Sam Jaeger.
‘Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas’ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Five guests are mysteriously invited to an inn to celebrate Christmas. With the help of the owner Ben, Sarah discovers that an event from the past may connect them and change their lives forever.
This film stars Lacey Chabert and Stephen Huszar.
‘Melt My Heart This Christmas’ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Holly James, a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois, who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca’s work and challenging the fair’s traditional norms. Holly does everything she can to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter, a news reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up the pieces and try to melt them back together.
This film stars Laura Vandervoort and Stephen Huszar.
