'Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas' Episode 3 Sneak Peek: Kate Juggles Her Mom's Surprise Visit & a Guy She Ghosted (Exclusive)

Jason Sargent Friday, December 12, 2025

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K.L. Connie WangDecember 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM

In Hallmark Channel's new limited series, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas, Mae Whitman shines as Kate—a single woman living a Bridget Jones-style existence in England. While she's completely content with the single life, Kate's loyal friends are determined to see her coupled up. So one of them signs Kate up for a matchmaking program comprised of—you guessed it—12 dates until Christmas!

Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas premiered its first two episodes on December 5 and has quickly become a fan favorite. New episodes will roll out every Friday night on Hallmark Channel and stream on Hallmark+ the next day, with a new one coming Friday, Dec. 12.

Read on to learn more about this new limited series and watch Parade's exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming episode, where Kate embarks on a date at an escape room.

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What is Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas about?

Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, right next door to her father Mac (Nathaniel Parker). Her parents have been divorced for ages and Kate’s mother Delilah (Mary McDonnell) is a globe-trotting American who's always on an adventure. When she's not working, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and spends his days sitting in his recliner.

Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Lucy Eaton) signs her up for The 12 Dates of Christmas, a holiday-themed matchmaking program, which features carefully-curated yuletide dating experiences. Lovingly coerced by Laura and longtime best friend Callum (Julian Morris), a reluctant Kate ultimately gets into the spirit of the program and is caught off guard when she meets someone (Tony Sandeman) who reinvigorates her zest for life.

But when Delilah unexpectedly shows up on her doorstep, Kate and Mac’s lives and their holiday plans get upended. Meanwhile, Mac may be embarking on his own romance with local Evelyn (Jane Seymour), a widow who slowly helps him step outside the confines of his house and rediscover love. As Kate makes her way through the 12 dates, she takes a circuitous route to romance—while also making some important discoveries about herself.

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Is Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas a movie?

While Hallmark is known for its annual holiday moviesTwelve Dates 'Til Christmas is actually a limited series.

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What happened in last week's episodes of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

In last week's first two episodes of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas—"'Til the Season" and "'Tis the Season for Red Flags"—Kate's best friends sign her up for a holiday-themed dating service. She reluctantly joins, but has no idea just how much her life is about to change. Kate's would-be date number one, Richard (Toby Sandeman), tries to reconnect. Meanwhile, Mac attempts to prove his independence, but learns he might need to ask for help.

What happens in this week's episodes of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

In this week's episodes of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas—"'Tis the Season for Karma" and "'Tis the Season for Mama Drama"—Kate is forced to confront her previous dating snafus after matching with Liam (Adam Weafer), a guy she ghosted in the past. Meanwhile, Mac and Evelyn (Jane Seymour) take a road trip to Brighton and grow closer after some car trouble extends their excursion. Back in Blexford, Callum holds a pop-up at the Pear Tree, which causes him and Sarah (Zephani Idoko) to get real about their relationship.

Kate's mother, Delilah (McDonnell), shows up for an unexpected holiday visit, throwing Kate and Mac for a loop. History repeating itself causes Kate and Callum (Morris) to remember the past.

Will there be a Season 2 of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

No. Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas is a limited series.

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What is the release date of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

The next two episodes of Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas will premiere on Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.

Is there a trailer for Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas?

Yes. Check out the trailer for Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas below:

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Take a look at some select images from Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas in the gallery below.

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