ABC Unwraps Holiday Episodes Of Abbott Elementary, Home Economics, The Rookie: Feds, Conners And More

ABC has unwrapped its slate for the 2022 holiday season, and it includes special episodes of not just sitcoms but also some game shows, a new season of The Great Christmas Light Fight, and much more.

Check out what's ahead, including scoop on the holiday outings for Abbott Elementary (which also will scare up a Halloween episode this Wednesday, Oct. 26), Home Economics, The Rookie spinoff and others.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16

8 pm The Conners (Thanksgiving episode)

It's Thanksgiving at the Conners and Jackie must come to terms with her mother, Beverly, becoming ill. Meanwhile, Darlene is on the job hunt which proves to be more difficult than anticipated.

8:30 pm The Goldbergs (Thanksgiving episode)

It's Thanksgiving, and no one crushes Turkey Day like Beverly Goldberg; though, with the loss of Murray, this holiday feels a bit different. Geoff and Erica are stressed over the new baby; and, even more worrisome, an unexpected Goldberg relative arrives. With everyone highly suspicious of this unforeseen visitor, things are likely to go off the rails at any moment.

9:30 pm Home Economics (Thanksgiving episode)

It's Thanksgiving at the Hayworths, though this year feels a bit different with one extra chair at the table. While Tom, Sarah and Connor wrestle with their conflicting emotions, Marina and Denise see this new addition to the family as a potential chance to gain a new "normal." Casey Wilson guest-stars.TUESDAY, NOV. 22

10 pm The Rookie: Feds (Thanksgiving episode)

After a father and daughter are kidnapped on Thanksgiving, the team discovers a hostage situation involving police deputies. When the gunmen offer an exchange for the hostages, Simone is sent undercover by Garza, and Lopez arrives to help rescue Wesley. Meanwhile, Laura and Brendon search for a nanny cam that could reveal the identity of the kidnapper.SUNDAY, NOV. 27

7 pm Mickey Saves Christmas (new special)

This stop-motion special follows Mickey, Minnie and their pals as they attempt to celebrate the perfect Christmas at their snowy cabin. However, when Pluto causes Santa to lose all the presents on his sleigh, the friends travel to the North Pole on a quest to save Christmas and find the true meaning of the holiday.

7:30 pm Olaf's Frozen Adventure

8 pm The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration (new special)

MONDAY, NOV. 28

8 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season 10, yes 10, premiere)

TUESDAY, NOV. 29

8 pm Love Actually: 20 Years Later – A Diane Sawyer/ABC News Special

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

8 pm Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

9 pm CMA Country Christmas

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

8 pm Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (holiday episode)

Jack Black, Kal Penn and Sasheer Zamata play for charity

9 pm Press Your Luck (holiday episode)

In a holiday-themed episode, players compete to take home festive holiday prizes

10 pm The $100,000 Pyramid (holiday episode)

In a holiday-themed episode, it's Jason Alexander vs. Bobby Moynihan and Rosie O'Donnell vs. Pete Holmes

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7

8 pm The Conners (holiday episode)

Dan meets his in-laws for the first time when Louise's family comes to visit.

8:30 pm The Goldbergs (holiday episode)

When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

9 pm Abbott Elementary (holiday episode)

On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular hookah club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas. 

9:30 pm Home Economics (holiday episode)

The most wonderful time of the year brings some unforeseen financial troubles for one member of the Hayworth family. With the help of the entire brood and some holiday magic, the Hayworths are reminded that there's nothing better than being home for the holidays.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

8 pm The Wonderful World of Disney: Frozen II (broadcast premiere)

MONDAY, DEC. 12

8 pm The Great Christmas Light Fight (season finale)

TUESDAY, DEC. 13

8 pm Mickey Saves Christmas

8:30 pm Olaf's Frozen Adventure

9 pm Disney Prep & Landing

9:30 pm Disney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

8 pm A Very Backstreet Holiday (new special)

The Backstreet Boys sing songs from their brand-new holiday album along with classic hits

10 pm Finding Harmony (new special)

For the last 13 years, chorus director David Brown has brought together complete strangers and healed communities by asking them to simply join a chorus. In this inspirational one-hour special, John Legend calls upon David to bring his magic to his hometown of Springfield, Ohio.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

8 pm Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

9 pm Toy Story That Time Forgot

9:30 pm Shrek the Halls

SATURDAY, DEC. 24

8:00-10:00 p.m. The Wonderful World of Disney: Home Alone

SUNDAY, DEC. 25

10 am ET/7 am PT: Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade

MONDAY, DEC. 26

9 pm The Year: 2022

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

8 pm Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2023

10 30 pm Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2023