Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4
We’re officially in deep with Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4, and this series continues to prove it’s one of the most emotionally satisfying shows Hallmark has given us since The Way Home. Mae Whitman remains an absolute standout – grounded, funny, and effortlessly compelling in a way that makes every moment feel earned. We’re also fully invested in the friendship between Mac and Evelyn, which adds so much heart and texture to the story without ever feeling forced. As these episodes peel back more layers, questions start stacking up: what really happened between Callum and Kate, and what does the return of Kate’s mom to Blexford stir up beneath the surface? If you thought this show was just cozy Christmas vibes, think again — it’s doing something deeper, and we’re here for all of it.
Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4 premiered on Friday, December 12, 2025 as part of the 2025 Countdown to Christmas season on Hallmark Channel. It is currently available to stream on Hallmark+.
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Summary of Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4
Episode 3: ‘Tis the Season for Karma – Kate confronts past dating patterns after she matches with someone she ghosted. Mac and Evelyn roadtrip to Brighton, and Callum holds a pop-up at the Pear Tree.
Episode 4: ‘Tis the Season for Mama Drama – Kate’s mother, Delilah, shows up for a holiday visit, throwing Mac and Kate for a loop. History repeating itself causes Callum and Kate to remember their past.
About Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas
Episodes 3 & 4 were directed by Megan K. Fox. Megan is writer and director from Dublin, Ireland. She is known for her award winning short films and episodic TV directing which includes EastEnders, Too Good to Be True, and Fair City.
Episode 3 was written by Zac Hug. You might recall that Zac recently wrote the Brendan Penny/Rachel Boston movie The More the Merrier. His other work includes a ton of other Hallmark movies like The 5-Year Christmas Party, Ghosts of Christmas Always, both Sister Swap movies, three of the Christmas in Evergreen movies, plus for the series Shadowhunters and Drop Dead Diva.
Episode 4 was written by Lynn Sternberger. Lynn has 8 writing credits and has previously written two of our personal favorites: Love, Classified from 2022 and a couple episodes of the series The Bold Type. Other work includes Home Economics and Bluff City Law.
- Our core cast returns: Mae Whitman as Kate, Julian Morris as Callum, and Lucy Eaton as bestie Laura.
- We also have Nathaniel Parker as Kate’s dad Mac, Jane Seymour as Evelyn, and Mary McDonnell as Kate’s mom, Delilah.
- In addition, we have Toby Sandeman as Richard, Zephani Idoko as Sarah, and Eimer Morrissey as the matchmaker Drew.
- Shannon O’Doherty plays young Kate and Liam Bixby plays young Callum.
Is Twelve Dates ‘Til Christmas Based on a Novel?
It is based on the Jenny Bayliss hit 2020 novel, originally published as The Twelve Dates of Christmas. The book earned a loyal following for its warmth, wit, and refreshingly modern spin on holiday romance.
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