(Left to Right) Lana Hawkins (Jenifer Lewis), Dr. Robert Jackson (Philip Casnoff), Dr. "Lu" Delgado (Rosa Blasi), Dr. Andy Campbell (Patricia Richardson), Peter Riggs (Josh Coxx) and Dr. Nick Biancavilla (Brennan Elliott) star in "Strong Medicine" airing Sundays at 10-11PM ET/PT.

Lifetime in December

RECIPE FOR A PERFECT CHRISTMAS (Lifetime Original Movie Premiere)

Airs Monday, December 5, 9:00PM-11:00PM, Wednesday, December 14, 9:00PM-11:00PM, Friday, December 16, 7:00PM-9:00PM, Saturday, December 24, 9:00PM-11:00PM.

A hilarious holiday treat about a first-time food critic who bites off more than she can chew! JJ Jenner’s orderly life is turned upside down when her estranged, free-spirited mother, Lee, shows up unannounced to stay for the holidays. Desperate to get some work done, JJ sets her mom up with Alex, a sweet and ambitious young chef, in exchange for reviewing his restaurant. When writer’s block suddenly hits, JJ begins to realize that her true feelings for Alex may be the problem. Starring Carly Pope, Christine Baranski and Bobby Cannavale. (Comedy/2005)

Series

STRONG MEDICINE (Original Series, Premiere Episode)

We Wish You A Merry Cryst-Meth

Airs Sunday, December 11, 9:00-10:00PM ET/PT

With Dylan on vacation with Araya, Lu juggles his heavy caseload and a hectic clinic while the Christmas holidays quickly approach. Lu also searches for someone to take care of three kids abandoned by their meth-addicted mother. Meanwhile, the hospital’s Bad Santa dampens Christmas spirits all around the hospital.

MISSING (Original Series, Premiere Episode)

Have You Seen This Man?

Airs Sunday, December 11, 10:00-11:00PM ET/PT

A volunteer fails to return from his work in South America and his girlfriend is frantically searching for him. The team learns he actually arrived earlier than intended but he insists he simply wanted to get away from an overly possessive girlfriend. However his family hasn’t heard from him either, and has grown concerned about the content of his last emails. The team figures out he intends to assassinate a government official just as he drops off their radar.

HOW CLEAN IS YOUR HOUSE (Original Series, Premiere Episodes)

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Airs Friday, December 5, 11:30PM-12:00AM ET/PT

Jackie loves to rescue dogs. Her and her husband share their home and bed with 12 dogs! In addition to dirty dishes and neglected laundry there are pet stains and mounds of fur. Rescue begins here! Will Kim & Aggie get this twosome out of the doghouse?

Surprisingly Messy

Airs Friday, December 16, 11:30PM-12:00AM ET/PT

Shanette and her three kids share a three-bedroom clutter fest; piles of clothes, stacks of dirty dishes and filth from floor to ceiling! Their busy schedules, shopping adoration and pack-rat tendencies only add fuel to this fire. Can Kim & Aggie give this place the clean it desperately needs?

Brotherly Love

Airs Friday, December 23, 11:30PM-12:00AM ET/PT

Mark leaves his pristine paralegal office and goes home to a purely putrid apartment. This successful 32 year-old admits his failure: cleaning. He pad is so bad he flew his little sister in from Chicago to help him dig out! She sent an SOS to Kim & Aggie to help her sanitize her sloppy sibling.

Stunts

“EVERY DAY’S A HOLIDAY” STUNT

Airs Monday-Friday, November 28 to December 23, 7:00PM-11:00PM.

A month of feel-good holiday themed movies to help ring in the holiday season.

DECK THE HALLS (U.S. Premiere)

Airs Monday, December 12, 9:00PM-11:00PM

Holly returns to her hometown with her eight-year old son, Ben, to work for her father's toy business. Soon after, Ben watches a man, Nicholas Hall, move in next door with a sleigh, red suit, and lots of Christmas goodies. Ben begins to believe that their new neighbor is Santa Claus, and devises a plan to set up his mom with Santa Claus. Starring Gabrielle Carteris. (Dramedy/2005)

HOLIDAY IN YOUR HEART

Airs Tuesday, December 6 , 7:00PM-9:00PM

Fourteen-year-old LeAnn Rimes wants nothing more than to sing at the Grand Ole Opry. She is invited to sing at a Christmas concert on Nashville's famous stage, but upon her arrival, she is faced with the decision of leaving Nashville to be by her grandmother's bedside or to perform in the concert before returning home. Her musical inspiration, Faith Shawn, helps her to realize the importance of family. Starring LeAnn Rimes, Bernadette Peters, Harlan Jordan and Rebecca Schull. (Drama/1997)

CRAZY FOR CHRISTMAS

Airs Wednesday, December 7, 7:00PM-9:00PM

Shannon would like to be home with her son on Christmas Eve, but she is stuck working as a limo driver for a wealthy and eccentric older man. As she drives him around town, he gives away money with the secret hope that he will find his daughter. An attorney and an enterprising television reporter become involved in the story, and together they all learn that Shannon is the millionaire's long lost daughter. Starring Andrea Roth, Yannick Bisson, Howard Hesseman and Joe Flaherty. (Drama/2005)

ON THE 2ND DAY OF CHRISTMAS

Airs Friday, December 16, 9:00PM-11:00PM

In this spirited Christmas romantic comedy, a determined security guard's life is transformed when he nabs a pickpocket team of a young woman and her six-year-old niece. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lauren Pratt. (Drama/1997)

Movies

HIS AND HER CHRISTMAS (U.S. Premiere)

Airs Monday, December 19, 9:00PM-11:00PM

Tom and Liz are journalists who work at rival papers in the same city. Tom's employer, the biggest paper in town, is trying to buy the small paper that Liz works for. In an effort to save her newspaper, Liz creates a Christmas column that is an instant hit. The bigger paper responds by assigning Tom to write a rival Christmas column. A chance meeting between the two journalists turns into a public disaster, but it is also love at first sight. (Dramedy/2005)

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (U.S. Premiere)

Airs Monday, December 26, 9:00PM-11:00PM

After their parents are killed in an accident, the four McMurrin children live with their loving Aunt Martha. Martha wants to adopt the children, but the town's bitter old banker stands in their way. However, the children's courage and ingenuity triumph and they become a family just before the holidays. Starring Sean Young, Perry King, Lucia Walters and John Novak. (Dramedy/2005)

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SANTA (Lifetime Premiere)

Airs Tuesday, December 6 at 9:00PM-11:00PM

Tyler Madison is one of Los Angeles' most successful toy manufacturers who has a secret – his father is Santa Claus. Tyler and his father have been estranged for many years, but must team up to save Christmas when a crisis occurs and several elves threaten to take over Santa's workshop. Starring Harry Hamlin, William Hootkins, Megan Gallagher and Curtis Blanck. (Family/1998)

NOEL (Lifetime Premiere)

Airs Tuesday, December 13 at 9:00PM-11:00PM

The lives of several New Yorkers intertwine on Christmas Eve. Nina is dealing with a possible pregnancy and her fiancé’s jealousy, Rose is struggling with loneliness and her mother's Alzheimer’s, and a young man makes plans to purposefully spend Christmas in the hospital. Ultimately, their lives intersect and they help each other realize that the holiday doesn't have to be perfect. Starring Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, Susan Sarandon, Marcus Thomas, Alan Arkin and Robin Williams. (Drama/2004)

MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN (Basic Cable Premiere)

Airs Tuesday, December 20 at 9:00PM-11:00PM

When a man loses his job at an advertising agency, he decides that he will try to make money by joining the U.S. Senior Golf Tour. His decision causes tensions with his wife and family. Starring Robert Urich, Meredith Baxter and Ernie Hudson. (Drama/1999)

BEAUTY (Lifetime Premiere)

Airs Tuesday, December 27, 9:00PM-11:00PM

Alix Miller is an artist commissioned to paint Lee Crompton's portrait at his country estate. Alix soon discovers that Crompton's facial deformities can't hide his intelligence and inner beauty. Together they find their hearts' desires, and find that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Starring Janine Turner, Jamey Sheridan, Hal Holbrook and Linden Ashby. (Drama/1998)

BETRAYAL (Basic Cable Premiere)

Airs, Wednesday December 28, 9:00PM-11:00PM

A professional assassin who works for the mob steals one million dollars from her last hit and decides to leave town with the money. She meets a woman and her teenage son and pays them for a ride to Texas. When the teenager finds the stolen money, they must deal with the consequences. Starring Erika Eleniak, Julie DuPage, Adam Baldwin, James Remar and Jeremy Lelliott. (Suspense Thriller/2003)

HARLEQUIN: DIAMOND GIRL (Lifetime Premiere)

Airs Thursday, December 29, 9:00PM-11:00PM

Denny Montana never gives his paralegal, Claire, a second glance until his brother Regan transforms her into a stunning woman. When Denny and Claire begin a romance, Regan becomes jealous. Starring Kevin Otto, Joely Collins and Jonathan Cake. (Drama/1998)

FATHERS AND SONS (Basic Cable Premiere)

Airs Friday, December 30, 9:00PM-11:00PM

The lives of neighbors on the same street intertwine over the course of several years. Anthony and his wife Jenny have a newborn and struggle with parenting, an airline pilot is unhappily married to Nora and meets an intriguing woman, and a young man returns to his estranged family after his father's death and falls in love with a woman. Starring Bradley Whitford, Vinessa Shaw, Samantha Mathis, Shelly Duvall, Kathy Baker, Gale Harrold, John Mahoney, Ron Eldard, Barbara Barrie and Lisa Edlestein. (Drama/2004)

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