Host Jonathan Bennett and judge Melissa Peterman kick off the hunt for Hallmark's next leading man as ten new hunks reinvent Santa, and then brave a ski-slope meet-cute with Janel Parrish.
The hunks team up to launch gifts into Santa's sleigh, then soar sky-high as reindeer in an Entertainment Weekly photo shoot, where the winning team's advantage shakes up the competition.
The hunks get personal while building gingerbread houses, sharing what Christmas means to them; Alison Sweeney joins as they saddle up for a cowboy scene, where animal co-stars lead to some unexpected performances.
The hunks roll into giant plastic balls, crashing through Christmas trees in a wild Festive Face Off; with Hunter King as guest judge, teams perform a neighborhood holiday party scene that leads to a dramatic elimination.
It's a silent sprint as the guys dodge noisemakers to deliver Santa's gifts; Ashley Williams is a guest for a picnic date scene packed with twists that test charm under pressure.
The final four pen holiday cards to their moms before being surprised with live reunions; Sharon Lawrence guides them to channel raw emotion into a heartfelt holiday scene, supported by the people who love them best.
Nine unknowns compete in a "Mr. December" photoshoot with help from Tyler Hynes.
After battling tangled Christmas lights, the contestants learn their next scene partner is Hallmark's Brooke D'Orsay; not only must they learn their lines, but also act on ice!
The remaining men tackle an outdoor holiday-themed obstacle course, then show their stuff in a Mr. Christmas talent show; a backstage surprise with Keltie Knight.
The remaining men go through a test with a comedic improvisation challenge.
Five leading men tackle Christmas trivia and face an emotional acting scene.
Witney Carson teaches the men dances to perform before a live audience.
The finalists film a difficult scene, kiss included; one man's life is changed forever when he wins a leading role in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Mia, a webpage editor for Seattle Tourism, meets a stray dog who forms a connection with the dog of her nemesis.