For fans of second chance romances and a touch of holiday cheer, 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, January 23. 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.
‘Love’s Complicated‘ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Synopsis: Leah Townsend has always been a people pleaser. From her childhood as a senator’s daughter to her career as a successful author, Leah goes out of her way to avoid conflict. So strong is her desire to keep the people around her happy that Leah is also too afraid to let her longtime boyfriend Edward Crouse know that their relationship is in a rut—the same date night, at the same restaurant, with the same food, week in and week out. And to top it all off, her second novel is proving much more difficult to write than the first. When Leah and Edward have a minor disagreement at Edward’s faculty party (it barely qualifies as a spat) Edward enrolls her in a group conflict resolution class. There, she meets Cinco Dublin, a shock-jock radio host attending the class by court order. His family has a prickly past with the Townsends: Cinco Sr., a renowned journalist, went toe-to-toe with Senator Townsend when he was in office and the bad blood still remains. Leah bristles at Cinco’s brashness and can’t see past the scathing review he gave her debut novel. As they meet for conflict resolution class each week, Leah sees some cracks in Cinco’s façade, but can’t get past their differences. She finds herself torn between two men: dependable Edward, loving even if he is predictable; and Cinco with all his bluster, who makes Leah feel alive. As Leah learns how to be comfortable with conflict in her daily life, can she resolve the one deep within her heart?
Starring: Holly Marie Combs and Ben Bass.
Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti.
“Love’s Complicated” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on January 9, 2016 as part of Hallmark’s “Winterfest” programming event.
‘Love Strikes Twice‘ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Synopsis: Workaholic lawyer Maggie is having marriage issues. She wishes for a do-over and awakens 15 years in the past. Will Maggie choose college boyfriend Rick or will she stay with husband Josh?
Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt Nash, and Marshall Williams.
Directed by Jeff Beesley.
“Love Strikes Twice” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on October 2, 2021 as part of Hallmark’s “Fall Harvest” programming event.
‘Karen Kingsbury’s Maggie’s Christmas Miracle‘ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Synopsis: Single mom Maggie is trying to maintain the balance of being devoted to son Jordan while having a career. Jordan needs help at school and meets Casey, a tutor. They quickly bond, and Casey becomes more like a father figure. What he wishes most, however, is for his mom to find happiness and love again at Christmas. With the help of faith and fate, Maggie discovers anything is possible.
Starring Jill Wagner and Luke Macfarlane.
Directed by Michael Robison.
“Karen Kingsbury’s Maggie’s Christmas Miracle” premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on December 10, 2017 as part of Hallmark’s “The Most Wonderful Miracles of Christmas” programming event.
‘Cross Country Christmas‘ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
Synopsis: Former classmates Lina and Max are traveling home for the holidays, until a storm hits and they have to work together to make it home in time, no matter the mode of transportation.
Starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Greyston Holt.
Directed by Catherine Cyran.
“Cross Country Christmas” premiered on the Hallmark Channel on December 20, 2020 as part of Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” programming event.
I believe this is one of Hallmarks funniest movies. Rachel Leigh Cook is an amazing actress and has fantastic comic timing. She is definitely one of my favorite stars. I’ll be watching this for the umpteenth time today. I can’t wait to see her Saturday in Caught By Love. Should be outstanding.