For fans of unexpected romances that unfold in the most heartwarming ways, Hallmark is here to offer you the ultimate feel-good escape. If you’re unwinding after a long week 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, January 16. After you’re finished binging episodes of “Golden Girls,” “The Waltons,” “Reba,” and “Gilmore Girls,” grab a blanket and get ready to relive some of your favorite happily-ever-afters.
‘Hearts Around the Table: Josh’s Third Serving‘ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Synopsis: When after school programs see their funding cut, Teachers Josh and Ella turn to fundraising before banding together in search of a larger donation, falling hard along the way.
Starring Jake Epstein, Stephanie Bennett, and Mindy Cohn.
Directed by Mike Donis.
“Hearts Around the Table: Josh’s Third Serving” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on April 5, 2025 as part of Hallmark’s “Spring Into Love” programming event.
‘Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance‘ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Synopsis: An avalanche forecasting expert brings her new technology to Glacier National Park where she faces push-back from the Director of Mountain Rescue who’s trained in intuition and common sense.
Starring Ashley Newbrough and Stephen Huszar.
Directed by Christie Will Wolf.
“Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on January 28, 2023 as part of Hallmark’s “New Year New Movies” programming event.
‘Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater‘ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Synopsis: Single mom Maggie is facing Christmas alone until Lucas crashes into her life and becomes an unexpected houseguest. Together they overcome Christmas while finding comfort in their growing bond.
Starring Ashley Williams and Niall Matter.
Directed by Allan Harmon.
“Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 7, 2020 as part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” programming event.
‘We Met in December‘ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Synopsis: On an unexpected layover in mid-December, Annie Lane and Dave Weeks meet as strangers in a beautiful hotel all decorated for the holidays. It’s love at first sight, and they end up having a magical night of sharing hopes, dreams…and a perfect kiss. But when they fail to exchange numbers and miss each other the next morning, Annie and Dave fly back to Chicago with no easy way to track the other one down. The only clues they have are those shared about plans for the upcoming holiday season, and the two embark on separate quests to find one another. Along the way, insightful wisdom shared during their time together leads Annie and Dave to make important changes in their lives, leading them both to find ways of making this Christmas special for themselves, their families, and their loved ones.
Starring Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter.
Directed by Jonathan Wright.
“We Met in December” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 27, 2025 as part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” programming event.
This was one of my favorites during Christmas 2025.
This was really a sweet movie. I will definitely watch it again tonight.!