ASPIRETV TO PREMIERE "A MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS" DEC. 4

The World Premiere Movie Will Debut as Part of the Network's Holiday Homecoming Programming

ATLANTA - October 8, 2026 - AspireTV, the network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style, will premiere A Memorable Christmas on Friday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET. Asia'h Epperson (Straight Outta Compton, Greenleaf), Mike Merrill (Tyler Perry's Straw, All American), Kamel Goffin (Atlanta, Godfather of Harlem) and Stephen Cofield Jr. (Prime's Harlem, Blue Bloods) star in the movie.

A Memorable Christmas follows Harper Freeman, a commercial real estate attorney, as she returns home for Christmas and learns her firm is planning to demolish a community center where she's been volunteering to teach girls dance.

"A Memorable Christmas is a heartfelt reminder that home is more than a place," said Tina Rodriguez, Senior Director of Content Strategy & Acquisitions, aspireTV. "It's the people, traditions and community connections that help shape who we are. Harper's journey reflects the power of giving back and preserving spaces that uplift future generations, making this a meaningful addition to our Holiday Homecoming lineup."

Also included in aspireTV's Holiday Homecoming are The Love Doctor (Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. ET), Kiss Me for Christmas (Friday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET), A Heart for Christmas (Friday, Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. ET), Holiday Bae (Friday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. ET) and A Christmas Gift (Friday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. ET). AspireTV will also be airing the Chandler Family Christmas franchise of movies, starring Malinda Williams and Victoria Rowell.

In The Love Doctor , a relationship coach known for helping others find holiday romance must navigate his own heartbreak after a breakup. When practice dates with a shy client spark real feelings, ethical boundaries and a romantic rival threaten their chance at love. Starring David L. Rowell, Katelynn Bennett and Kellie Shanygne Williams. In Kiss Me for Christmas, Cara's holiday makeover leads to a chance romantic encounter in an elevator, only to discover the man she's falling for is dating her overbearing boss. Starring Golden Brooks, Laila Odom and Terrell Carter. In A Heart for Christmas, a young girl's Christmas wish comes true when the mother she never knew returns home for the holidays, but the long-awaited reunion becomes complicated when her father's heart belongs to someone else. Starring Nikiva Dionne, Taja V. Simpson and Maurice Hall. In Holiday Bae, a publishing coordinator determined to earn a promotion must spend Christmas pretending to be part of a chef's family to secure the rights to his cookbook, or risk losing the career opportunity she's worked toward. Starring Tabitha Myles, Draper Wynston and Bill Haas. A Christmas Gift follows single mother Roz McKenzie as she relies on faith and a Christmas miracle to make the season special for her daughter. Starring Noree Victoria, Blue Kimble and Nadia Simms.

Full Holiday Homecoming Schedule (All times ET)
Friday, November 6:
The Love Doctor 9 p.m.
The Love Doctor Encore 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 7:
3 Wishes for Christmas 9 a.m.
Merry Christmas, Baby! 11 a.m.
Sappy Holiday 1 p.m.
Sunday, November 8:
He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale 10 a.m.
Throwback Holiday 12 p.m.
Our Christmas Love Story 2 p.m.
The Snowball Effect 4 p.m.
Chandler Christmas Getaway 6 p.m.
The Love Doctor 8 p.m.
Nochebuena 10 p.m.
Holly Day 12 a.m.
Friday, November 13:
Yuletide the Knot 9 p.m.
Our Christmas Love Story 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 14:
Holly Day 9 a.m.
Nochebuena 11 a.m.
A Baby for Christmas 1 p.m.
Sunday, November 15:
The Snowball Effect 10 a.m.
Throwback Holiday 12 p.m.
3 Wishes for Christmas 2 p.m.
Christmas in Carolina 4 p.m.
We're Scrooged 6 p.m.
Marry Me for Christmas 8 p.m.
Marry US for Christmas 10 p.m.
He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale 12 a.m.
Friday, November 20:
Kiss Me for Christmas 9 p.m.
Nochebuena 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 21:
Our Christmas Love Story 9 a.m.
Throwback Holiday 11 a.m.
Chandler Christmas Getaway 1 p.m.
Sunday, November 22:
He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale 10 a.m.
Nochebuena 12 p.m.
Sappy Holiday 2 p.m.
Marry Me This Christmas 4 p.m.
Holly Day 6 p.m.
Kiss Me for Christmas 8 p.m.
The Love Doctor 10 p.m.
Christmas in Carolina 12 a.m.
Friday, November 27:
A Heart for Christmas 9 p.m.
A Heart for Christmas Encore 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 28:
Marry Me for Christmas 9 a.m.
Marry US for Christmas 11 a.m.
He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale 1 p.m.
Sunday, November 29:
3 Wishes for Christmas 10 a.m.
Our Christmas Love Story 12 p.m.
The Snowball Effect 2 p.m.
The Love Doctor 4 p.m.
Kiss Me for Christmas 6 p.m.
A Heart for Christmas 8 p.m.
Merry Christmas, Baby! 10 p.m.
A Baby for Christmas 12 a.m.
Friday, December 4:
A Memorable Christmas 9 p.m.
A Memorable Christmas Encore 11 p.m.
Saturday, December 5:
Holly Day 9 a.m.
Nochebuena 11 a.m.
He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 6:
Chandler Christmas Getaway 10 a.m.
Our Christmas Love Story 12 p.m.
The Love Doctor 2 p.m.
Kiss Me for Christmas 4 p.m.
A Heart for Christmas 6 p.m.
A Memorable Christmas 8 p.m.
We're Scrooged 10 p.m.
Throwback Holiday 12 a.m.
Friday, December 11:
Holiday Bae 9 p.m.
Holiday Bae Encore 11 p.m.
Saturday, December 12:
Marry Me This Christmas 9 a.m.
The Snowball Effect 11 a.m.
Merry Christmas, Baby! 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 13:
3 Wishes for Christmas 10 a.m.
A Heart for Christmas 12 p.m.
Kiss Me for Christmas 2 p.m.
The Love Doctor 4 p.m.
A Memorable Christmas 6 p.m.
Holiday Bae 8 p.m.
A Baby for Christmas 10 p.m.
Christmas in Carolina 12 a.m.
Friday, December 18:
A Christmas Gift 9 p.m.
A Christmas Gift Encore 11 p.m.
Saturday, December 19:
Marry Me for Christmas 9 a.m.
Marry US for Christmas 11 a.m.
Yuletide the Knot 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 20:
He Who Findeth: A Cinderella Christmas Tale 10 a.m.
Holly Day 12 p.m.
A Heart for Christmas 2 p.m.
A Memorable Christmas 4 p.m.
Holiday Bae 6 p.m.
A Christmas Gift 8 p.m.
Nochebuena 10 p.m.
We're Scrooged 12 a.m.
Friday, December 25:
Nochebuena 6 a.m.
Holly Day 8 a.m.
Throwback Holiday 10 a.m.
The Ride 12 p.m.
Dreaming of a Black Christmas 12:30 p.m.
Christmas in Carolina 1 p.m.
Nochebuena 3 p.m.
We're Scrooged 5 p.m.
A Memorable Christmas 7 p.m.
The Snowball Effect 9 p.m.
Kiss Me for Christmas 11 p.m.
The Ride 1 a.m.
Dreaming of a Black Christmas 1:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 26:
Christmas in Carolina 9 a.m.
the Love Doctor 11 a.m.
Chandler Christmas Getaway 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 27:
A Christmas Gift 10 a.m.
Marry Me for Christmas 12 p.m.
Marry US for Christmas 2 p.m.
A Baby for Christmas 4 p.m.
A Heart for Christmas 6 p.m.
Holiday Bae 8 p.m.
Our Christmas Love Story 10 p.m.
Merry Christmas, Baby! 12 a.m.

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