Ten unknown talents compete for the role of a lifetime-a leading role in a Hallmark Christmas movie. Host Jonathan Bennett invites Erin Cahill to be their first scene partner.
Nine unknown talents compete in a Mr. December photoshoot where fan fav Tyler Hynes helps them navigate celebrity photographers, Hallmark Superfans, and demanding co-stars.
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 they've got to act on ice!
The remaining men tackle an outdoor holiday-themed obstacle course, then show their stuff in a Mr. Christmas talent show. And, a backstage surprise with Keltie Knight from E! News.
The remaining men decide if they want to bring someone back. A festive faceoff squeezes every ounce of energy out of the guys, they try improv with some special scene partners - B.J. Britt, Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman.
Five leading men face an emotional acting scene with Rachel Boston, directed by Ali Liebert. Contestants must draw on events from their past to help them make the sad scene believable.
During a frosty festive faceoff, the guys must trust each other. Choreographer Witney Carson teaches the remaining men dances to perform before an audience, including surprise guests. With Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman.
The finalists film their most difficult scene yet, kiss included! One man's life is changed forever when he wins a leading role in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
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 slide through a messy Festive Face Off before cleaning up for the Mr. Talent show; with Hallmark Superfans as guest judges, the guys are faced with tough questions; it all leads to an elimination with a shocking twist.
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.
Guest Erin Krakow joins Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman to step back in time and into the story, acting alongside the finalists in a holiday scene with a romantic Christmas kiss. And, one man is crowned Mr. Christmas. Hosted by Jonathan Bennett with lead judge Melissa Peterman.
Season 2 Competitors — and winner - return to discuss their time on the show
