How to Watch America's Funniest Home Videos' 2026 Holiday Episode on ABC
By American TV editorial team |
America's Funniest Home Videos: "Festive Flops, Santa's Knee, and Holiday Hijinks" airs Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 7 to 8:02 p.m. ET on ABC. The holiday episode is packed with Santa mishaps, sledding wipeouts and gift goofs, and nine of the season's best videos compete for the $100,000 grand prize. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
Find your local station in our ABC channel guide and compare DIRECTV viewing options at your address.
ABC follows the episode with the movie "Die Hard" from 8:02 to 11 p.m. The night is part of ABC's 2026 holiday lineup, which also includes holiday episodes of Celebrity Family Feud and Press Your Luck.
When and where to watch
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 7 to 8:02 p.m. ET |
| Grand prize | $100,000, with nine of the season's best videos competing |
| Up next on ABC | "Die Hard," 8:02 to 11 p.m. |
ABC's schedule lists the time in Eastern, so check your local ABC listing for the time in your area. ABC hasn't listed a streaming date for the episode.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. Search the guide for "America's Funniest Home Videos" and set a recording so you catch the $100,000 round. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. If you also stream ABC shows, our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Date, time, title and description are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026). Details may change. America's Funniest Home Videos, ABC, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.