Easter is almost here, and whether you celebrate it under a religious lens or through a bunny and chocolate kind of lens, there’s one thing that always remains true: there’s a TV special for you!
Below, we’re rounding up the Easter weekend specials and TV programming you need to know about. Scroll down for a closer look at what’s airing this weekend and let us know what you’ll be tuning into in the comments section.
ABC
ABC’s annual airing of The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses, is set to broadcast on Saturday, April 4, at 8/7c.
Hallmark
Hallmark makes way for an all-new Easter movie as A Season to Blossom premieres on Saturday, April 4, at 8/7c. Starring Carlo Marks and Emily Tennant, the film follows an aspiring writer who returns to her late grandmother’s bookstore, and through traditions and her childhood crush, she’s able to rediscover her voice, roots, and a love worth staying for.
Great American Media
Great American Family
Season 3 of When Hope Calls arrives on Sunday, April 5, at 8/7c. The period drama set in the early 1900s sees the return of sisters Lillian (Morgan Kohan) and Grace (Jocelyn Hudon) alongside other fan favorites for the latest chapter of this hit.
UPtv
The UPtv network has a whole marathon of shows playing, you can see the full schedule for Good Friday and Holy Saturday here, alongside Sunday Easter’s lineup, which we’re also sharing below:
9 a.m.: Travis Tritt: Country Chapel
10 a.m.: Finding Normal
12 p.m.: Southern Gospel
2 p.m.: Adeline
4:30 p.m.: When We Last Spoke
7 p.m.: Where the Wind Blows Premiere
9 p.m.: Love Finds You in Charm
11 p.m.: Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
1 a.m.: Where the Wind Blows Encore
NewsNation
NewsNation is broadcasting a special Easter documentary investigating the claimed burial site of Jesus Christ. Chris Cuomo travels to Israel to examine one of history’s most debated questions: what happened after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ? The Mystery of Easter is set to air on Saturday, April 4, at 8/7c.
Streaming
There are also plenty of options on streaming, including films and specials like Hop (HBO Max), It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (Apple TV), Easter Dance (Tubi), Easter Basket Challenge (Philo), Easter Someday (Tubi), Jesus of Nazareth (Tubi, Plex), Our OWN Easter (HBO Max), The Real Jesus of Nazareth (The Roku Channel, Paramount+, Philo).
Let us know your favorite Easter TV fare in the comments section below, and make sure to tun into something festive this weekend.