Hallmark Channel ‘s “Countdown to Christmas” is back with its “sweet 16” this year. On Wednesday, the network announced the lineup of new holiday movies, kicking off Friday, October 17, with 24/7 programming.

This year’s movies include the continuation of Hallmark’s partnership with the NFL, “ Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story ,” and a new partnership with the Grand Ole Opry for “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas.” Overall, Hallmark will deliver nearly 80 hours of new programming across 10 weeks, with new movies premiering every Saturday and Sunday night.

In addition to 24 new movies, there will also be new holiday TV shows. On Oct. 27, Season 2 of “Finding Mr. Christmas” will premiere at 8 p.m., followed by “Baked With Love: Holiday” debuting at 9 p.m. Season 2 of “Mistletoe Murders”

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