Hmmm, have you ever heard of Christmas in March? Well, it looks like the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel started a new March tradition. (Actually, let’s hope not!) I know this channel celebrates Christmas in July every year (showing us the same old Hallmark Christmas movies) however, this year it looked like someone got confused in March.
Now that I’m finished gathering the list of the Cozy Mystery-type movies from the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel’s schedule, I see there will be a NEW Ruby Herring mystery movie airing on Sunday, April 5 as well as a NEW MatchMaker mystery movie airing on Sunday, April 25. Great news for those of you who enjoy watching new Cozy Mystery movies on this network!
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel April 2020 mystery movies:
Wednesday – April 1, 2020
6:00 PM
Mystery 101
When a college student is found dead, English professor Amy uses her crime fiction expertise to unravel the case faster than detective Travis, who ends up working with Amy to catch the killer. Stars Jill Wagner.
8:00 PM
Mystery 101: Words Can Kill
When a guest at the college book festival is killed, Amy and Travis clash after he arrests an unlikely person for murder. Amy must fight to prove he’s got the wrong person behind bars. Starring Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha.
***** ***** ***** *****
Thursday – April 2, 2020
***** ***** ***** *****
Friday – April 3, 2020
6:00 PM
Riddled with Deceit: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madeiras to track down their friend’s missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also… a murderer. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
***** ***** ***** *****
Saturday – April 4, 2020
8:00 AM
Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered
Alex McPherson launches a podcast with a cold case from her past. With the help of local reporter, Drew Godfrey, new mysteries mix with old as the two work to recover what’s been lost. Starring Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres.
10:00 AM
Chronicle Mysteries: Vines That Bind
Podcaster Alex McPherson travels to a vineyard to investigate the suspicious death of a winemaker, while partner Drew explores corporate buyouts surrounding the vineyard’s town. Starring Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres.
12:00 PM
Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep End
When a man’s body is discovered in a pond, his wife finds herself in a complex trial, which causes podcaster Alex and the Chronicle team to seek answers surrounding this unusual case. Starring Alison Sweeney & Benjamin Ayres.
2:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: Site Unseen
A dedicated archaeologist gets involved in a murder investigation when she and her students unearth a dead body while searching for evidence of a 17th-century coastal Maine settlement. Stars Courtney Thorne-Smith and James Tupper.
4:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: Past Malice
When Emma Fielding is recruited to aid in a groundbreaking discovery beneath the Chandler Castle, she is swept into another mystery when she finds her colleague murdered in the crypts. Stars Courtney Thorne Smith, James Tupper.
6:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter than Death
After a friend and head of the National Archaeological Society meets an untimely death, Emma and Agent Conner find themselves questioning her colleagues’ motives. Stars Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper.
8:00 PM
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder
A young writer’s research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy’s colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor’s name. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
***** ***** ***** *****
Sunday – April 5, 2020
8:00 AM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Mum’s The Word
Abby Knight is the proud owner of her hometown flower shop, but a new low-cost competitor is killing her profits and a black SUV just rammed her vintage Corvette in a hit-and-run. She’s determined to track down the driver, but when the trail turns deadly, the next flower arrangement might be for her own funeral. Stars Brooke Shields, Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.
10:00 AM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Snipped in the Bud
When Abby Knight, former lawyer turned flower shop owner, agrees to deliver an anonymous bouquet of black roses to her daughter’s disagreeable law professor, she is hoping for a chance to get him on her good side. When he responds by throwing the flowers in the trash, Abby realizes she may be fighting a losing battle and leaves. Unwilling to sacrifice the bouquet, she returns to claim the flowers, only to discover the dead body of another professor and her former courtroom adversary. Now as the main suspect, Abby must work to clear her name and keep those she loves out of danger. Stars Brooke Shields, Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.
12:00 PM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Dearly Depotted
Abby Knight, ex-lawyer and crime buff, and the owner of Bloomers Flower Shop, is having a week to be reckoned with. A reluctant bridesmaid at her drama queen cousin’s wedding, Abby ends up not just doing the flowers…but having to find out who murdered a wedding crasher. Stars Brooke Shields, Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.
2:00 PM
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder
A young writer’s research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy’s colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor’s name. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
4:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness
When consumer reporter, Ruby Herring stumbles onto a murder, the spunky redhead discovers a knack for crime solving. With the help of a handsome detective, Ruby finds a new career covering crime. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
6:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Ruby and Detective Killian investigate a suspicious fatal car accident. With their yin and yang relationship, they solve the case, until Ruby finds new evidence that they may have it all wrong. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
8:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
*****PREMIERES TODAY********
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
***** ***** ***** *****
Monday – April 6, 2020
6:00 PM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
Henry and Maggie attend party of a local publisher, where his son and stepson reenact a historical dual. Someone, however, has loaded the pistol with a real musket ball, so when son pulls the trigger, he kills his stepbrother.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Last Scene Alive
A Hollywood film crew descends on the town to produce a film based on a book written by Aurora’s ex Robin Daniels. However, when the actress who is playing Aurora is killed, the real Aurora and the Murders Club must investigate.
***** ***** ***** *****
Tuesday – April 7, 2020
6:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen just can’t keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose. Stars Alison Sweeney.
8:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts
Hannah is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when a fellow judge is found murdered, Hannah takes it upon herself to find the killer. Stars Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison.
***** ***** ***** *****
Wednesday – April 8, 2020
6:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
8:00 PM
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder
A young writer’s research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy’s colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor’s name. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
***** ***** ***** *****
Thursday – April 9, 2020
***** ***** ***** *****
Friday – April 10, 2020
***** ***** ***** *****
Saturday – April 11, 2020
8:00 AM
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
After several of her puzzles are linked to the murder of an art gallery owner, a crossword puzzle editor teams up with a no nonsense detective to stop a killer in their midst. Stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott.
10:00 AM
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
During her birthday celebration, Tess and Logan find themselves swept up in a world that isn’t always what it seems when the headlining magician at the Magic Manor winds up dead. Starring Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott.
12:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
When a woman is murdered, and her fiance is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client’s innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case. Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster.
2:00 PM
Fixer Upper Mysteries: Framed for Murder
Shannon Hammer, owner of Hammer Construction Company, is an expert in Victorian home restoration. Through her renovations she will find clues to uncover a house’s secret past and in turn become an unlikely sleuth.
4:00 PM
Fixer Upper Mysteries: Concrete Evidence
When Mac first moved to Lighthouse Cove, he bought the historic lighthouse mansion that the town is named after. During renovation demolition, the bones of a teenage girl were discovered. Stars Jewel and Colin Ferguson.
6:00 PM
Fixer Upper Mysteries: Deadly Deed
Shannon Hughes has taken on a charity project renovating an old Victorian mansion. When a local banker is found murdered inside, Shannon must dust off the clues and cement the truth before her renovation becomes a demolition.
8:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
***** ***** ***** *****
Sunday – April 12, 2020
8:00 AM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Bundle of Trouble
Aurora Teagarden and her boyfriend Martin are thrilled when they get an unexpected visit from his niece and her new baby. Their excitement is short lived when his niece disappears and the baby is left behind.
10:00 AM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Last Scene Alive
A Hollywood film crew descends on the town to produce a film based on a book written by Aurora’s ex Robin Daniels. However, when the actress who is playing Aurora is killed, the real Aurora and the Murders Club must investigate.
12:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reap What You Sew
Internet sensation and old family friend of Aurora Teagarden, Poppy Wilson, has returned to Lawrenceton to start her new embroidery business. But not everyone is happy with Poppy’s success when she turns up dead.
2:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Disappearing Game
Aurora and her new neighbor, a handsome professor named Nick, investigate when four students from a nearby college (including her cousin) go missing. Stars Candace Cameron Bure.
4:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse
A taunting clue left for Aurora at a meeting begins a cat-and-mouse game between her and a mysterious criminal who commits increasingly serious crimes that leave the town rattled. Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: An Inheritance to Die For
When Sally’s wealthy aunt Gladys, dies from poisoning after giving a wedding toast, Aurora inspects if Glady’s will hints at who may have wanted her gone. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play
Aurora and friends are off to a resort for a true crime convention. While there, they take part in a mystery dinner theater, but art imitates life when a fellow actor gets killed. Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
***** ***** ***** *****
Monday – April 13, 2020
6:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Real Murders
Aurora finds a member of her crime buff group, the Real Murders Club, killed in a manner that eerily resembles the crime the club was about to discuss. As other brutal “copycat” killings follow, Aurora will have to investigate.
***** ***** ***** *****
Tuesday – April 14, 2020
6:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
Free spirited cookie baker Hannah Swensen jumps in to help a handsome new detective track down the culprit and uncover the mystery surrounding the death of her friend and local milk delivery man. Stars Alison Sweeney.
8:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, and one of the owners is found dead, Hannah is determined to prove she isn’t guilty.
***** ***** ***** *****
Wednesday – April 15, 2020
6:00 PM
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead
Photographer Allie Adams is shocked when the groom at a wedding she is covering is shot dead. What’s even worse, is she must convince Detective Sam Acosta that her brother isn’t the killer. Stars Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega.
8:00 PM
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds
Photographer Allie and Detective Sam’s investigation into a priceless stolen necklace leads to danger and an unexpected death. Stars Alexa & Carlos PenaVega, Erik Estrada.
***** ***** ***** *****
Thursday – April 16, 2020
***** ***** ***** *****
Friday – April 17, 2020
6:00 PM
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
After several of her puzzles are linked to the murder of an art gallery owner, a crossword puzzle editor teams up with a no nonsense detective to stop a killer in their midst. Stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott.
***** ***** ***** *****
Saturday – April 18, 2020
8:00 AM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness
When consumer reporter, Ruby Herring stumbles onto a murder, the spunky redhead discovers a knack for crime solving. With the help of a handsome detective, Ruby finds a new career covering crime. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
10:00 AM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Ruby and Detective Killian investigate a suspicious fatal car accident. With their yin and yang relationship, they solve the case, until Ruby finds new evidence that they may have it all wrong. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
12:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
2:00 PM
Mystery 101: Playing Dead
The local theater is producing a mystery that crime fiction expert Amy unearthed. When one of the actress’ life is threatened, Amy & Travis must uncover which character is playing for keeps. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
4:00 PM
Mystery 101: Words Can Kill
When a guest at the college book festival is killed, Amy and Travis clash after he arrests an unlikely person for murder. Amy must fight to prove he’s got the wrong person behind bars. Starring Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha.
6:00 PM
Mystery 101: Dead Talk
Amy heads to Seattle to give a TED Talk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out whodunit. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
8:00 PM
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder
A young writer’s research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy’s colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor’s name. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
***** ***** ***** *****
Sunday – April 19, 2020
8:00 AM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: A Healthy Place to Die
When Henry, the Gourmet Detective, is invited as a guest speaker at a luxury resort spa, he quickly finds himself at the center of another murder. Stars Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns.
10:00 AM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: Death al Dente
San Francisco homicide detective Maggie Price and former, world-class chef Henry Ross are on the case once again. The crime-solving odd couple investigates the murder of Henry’s friend.
12:00 PM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
Henry and Maggie attend party of a local publisher, where his son and stepson reenact a historical dual. Someone, however, has loaded the pistol with a real musket ball, so when son pulls the trigger, he kills his stepbrother.
2:00 PM
Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery
Henry and Maggie find themselves in a murder mystery where secrets hidden within a treasured recipe book have dire consequences for all who own it. Starring Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns.
4:00 PM
A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
After being forced into retirement, former detective Jeff Jackson returns to a quiet life on Martha’s Vineyard. Quiet, at least, until a body washes up and he’s drawn back into crime solving. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
6:00 PM
Riddled with Deceit: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madeiras to track down their friend’s missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also… a murderer. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
8:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
When a woman is murdered, and her fiance is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client’s innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case. Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster.
***** ***** ***** *****
Monday – April 20, 2020
6:00 PM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Snipped in the Bud
When Abby Knight, former lawyer turned flower shop owner, agrees to deliver an anonymous bouquet of black roses to her daughter’s disagreeable law professor, she is hoping for a chance to get him on her good side. When he responds by throwing the flowers in the trash, Abby realizes she may be fighting a losing battle and leaves. Unwilling to sacrifice the bouquet, she returns to claim the flowers, only to discover the dead body of another professor and her former courtroom adversary. Now as the main suspect, Abby must work to clear her name and keep those she loves out of danger. Stars Brooke Shields, Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.
8:00 PM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Dearly Depotted
Abby Knight, ex-lawyer and crime buff, and the owner of Bloomers Flower Shop, is having a week to be reckoned with. A reluctant bridesmaid at her drama queen cousin’s wedding, Abby ends up not just doing the flowers…but having to find out who murdered a wedding crasher. Stars Brooke Shields, Brennan Elliott and Beau Bridges.
***** ***** ***** *****
Tuesday – April 21, 2020
6:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter than Death
After a friend and head of the National Archaeological Society meets an untimely death, Emma and Agent Conner find themselves questioning her colleagues’ motives. Stars Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper.
8:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
***** ***** ***** *****
Wednesday – April 22, 2020
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Bone to Pick
A librarian with a sharp mind for murder, Aurora Teagarden is known around her small town as a master sleuth. When her friend Jane dies and leaves Aurora everything in her will, she also leaves a troubling murder mystery.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Julius House
Aurora Teagarden is a beautiful young librarian with a passion for solving murders. After an exhaustive search for the perfect home, Aurora finally purchases her dream house, unaware of its murky history.
***** ***** ***** *****
Thursday – April 23, 2020
***** ***** ***** *****
Friday – April 24, 2020
6:00 PM
Mystery 101
When a college student is found dead, English professor Amy uses her crime fiction expertise to unravel the case faster than detective Travis, who ends up working with Amy to catch the killer. Stars Jill Wagner.
***** ***** ***** *****
Saturday – April 25, 2020
8:00 AM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter than Death
After a friend and head of the National Archaeological Society meets an untimely death, Emma and Agent Conner find themselves questioning her colleagues’ motives. Stars Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper.
10:00 AM
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For
After several of her puzzles are linked to the murder of an art gallery owner, a crossword puzzle editor teams up with a no nonsense detective to stop a killer in their midst. Stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott.
12:00 PM
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver
During her birthday celebration, Tess and Logan find themselves swept up in a world that isn’t always what it seems when the headlining magician at the Magic Manor winds up dead. Starring Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott.
2:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Disappearing Game
Aurora and her new neighbor, a handsome professor named Nick, investigate when four students from a nearby college (including her cousin) go missing. Stars Candace Cameron Bure.
4:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse
A taunting clue left for Aurora at a meeting begins a cat-and-mouse game between her and a mysterious criminal who commits increasingly serious crimes that leave the town rattled. Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
6:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
When a woman is murdered, and her fiance is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client’s innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case. Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster.
8:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance
When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove gets entangled in another case…and with Detective Kyle Cooper. Can they read between the lines to find the murderer? Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Bruce Boxleitner.
***** ***** ***** *****
Sunday – April 26, 2020
8:00 AM
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery
Free spirited cookie baker Hannah Swensen jumps in to help a handsome new detective track down the culprit and uncover the mystery surrounding the death of her friend and local milk delivery man. Stars Alison Sweeney.
10:00 AM
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery
When a murder takes place at the local Christmas tree carnival, it seems there are quite a few suspects. With the twelve days of Christmas ticking away, Hannah’s running out of time to nab a murderous Scrooge.
12:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, and one of the owners is found dead, Hannah is determined to prove she isn’t guilty.
2:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen just can’t keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose. Stars Alison Sweeney.
4:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts
Hannah is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when a fellow judge is found murdered, Hannah takes it upon herself to find the killer. Stars Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison.
6:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
8:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance
*****PREMIERES TODAY********
When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove gets entangled in another case…and with Detective Kyle Cooper. Can they read between the lines to find the murderer? Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Bruce Boxleitner.
***** ***** ***** *****
Monday – April 27, 2020
6:00 PM
Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Marriage Made for Murder
Hailey finds herself entangled in Atlanta’s notorious “Black Widow” murder case and it will take all her personal resources to bring the killer to justice.
8:00 PM
Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Will to Kill
Emotionally ready to confront her fiancé’s 15-year-old murder, Hailey finds herself caught up in the case of a missing college coed.
***** ***** ***** *****
Tuesday – April 28, 2020
6:00 PM
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead
Photographer Allie Adams is shocked when the groom at a wedding she is covering is shot dead. What’s even worse, is she must convince Detective Sam Acosta that her brother isn’t the killer. Stars Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega.
8:00 PM
Witness to Murder: A Darrow Mystery
Attorney Claire Darrow defends an old colleague of her mother’s for murder. Things get complex when Claire’s romantic interest, Miles, is named as prosecuting attorney on the case. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Tom Cavanagh.
***** ***** ***** *****
Wednesday – April 29, 2020
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Bone to Pick
A librarian with a sharp mind for murder, Aurora Teagarden is known around her small town as a master sleuth. When her friend Jane dies and leaves Aurora everything in her will, she also leaves a troubling murder mystery.
8:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance
When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove gets entangled in another case…and with Detective Kyle Cooper. Can they read between the lines to find the murderer? Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Bruce Boxleitner.
***** ***** ***** *****
Thursday – April 30, 2020
***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
If you’re looking for a television series or movie to watch, take a look at the TV and Movies page on my Cozy Mystery site and click on a link (or more!) which will take you to my write-up of the show.
P.S. The above descriptions of the movies were copied from the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries website.
Susan Bogush says
Love this!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Susan, I’m glad it’s helpful!
Judith says
Love Christmas movies but really tried of watching them,my favorites are movies and mysteries do hope we have some new ones to see as I have seen most of the movies you have listed.but thank you very much.with this Conanviris at least it gives us something to do
Judith
KathleenE says
I don’t mind Christmas movies but the ones that are being shown on the mystery channel are not mysteries they are romances. The hallmark mystery channel should stick to mysteries and crime shows. Leave the romance movies to the other hallmark channel.
Claire DeTorres says
So tired of the Christmas movies when its not Christmas anymore that its become so boring to watch as they show so many of them all the time so we don’t watch the hallmark channel anymore until they show other movies instead. There are plenty of other good movies to show
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Claire, it’s definitely not my favorite either, especially just a few months after Christmas.
Ingrid R. says
I’ve heard that movie and TV production has halted, so we are likely to see repeats of all sorts. Perhaps that’s why we’re getting Hallmark Christmas in March this year. Like you, I look forward to the new movies at this time of year.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ingrid, that wouldn’t be surprising.
Jenny says
I am with you in hoping we don’t see any more Christmas weekends from Hallmark this spring. I get that some people love these movies but I’ve been saying for years they need to start an all Christmas channel for those folks. For myself I am looking forward to new movies and mysteries!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Jenny, a new channel for Hallmark Christmas movies might be interesting, though I’m not sure the company is really capable of supporting more channels, considering how even their current channels are being pushed into third-tier cable packages in some areas.
Jenny says
I didn’t know that. When I called my cable provider asking for the Hallmark channels they were charging quite a bit for them and they were only part of the highest premium package. The woman I spoke to said, when I inquired about the channels, “All the old people want those channels”. I admit I took offense to that. I guess they figure people over say 40 have more money so they can soak them for as much as they can get.
Ginny Kayfes says
There appears to be an update or change in the scheduling. On Saturday , April 25th there is a new Matchmaker Mystery titled” A Fatal Attraction”. It is showing on both the regular Hallmark channel and the Hallmark Movies&Mystery channel at the same 9pm slot. Just found out now. Of course nothing is ever written in stone. It could change at the drop of the hat. Thought You wanted to know. Thanks. ginny
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ginny, thanks for the heads up – I’ve actually noticed they’ve changed the 25th and others in multiple ways over the last few days, so I’m going to wait a bit before making a final change to the schedule. Hopefully Hallmark will make up their minds as to what they’re going to show on those dates.
Sheri P says
I absolutely love the cozy mysteries and movies channel. I do miss the regular movies, such as, The Magic of Ordinary Days.
The Christmas programs would have more impact if shown only during their season.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Sheri, it would certainly be more impactful for me as well, yes.
Jee Jay says
re: Christmas In March —
the Hallmark folks did this in response to the current virus crisis. They apparently thought it would help. This press release on their website gives the announcement (about halfway down.)
https://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/PressReleaseList/Details?SiteID=142&NodeID=144&ID=735
It also literally uses the word “stunt”, which is, I guess, a little bit of honesty slipping through the corporate cracks.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Jee, hmm, not sure if they’re going to be getting the response they expect, but I certainly hope the people who love holiday movies are happy at least.
Darleen Gertrude Koreman says
I am an avid fan of cozy mysteries. So I get one new movie a month if I’m lucky. Why can’t we have a new movie at least every other week? I can quote the movies I’m watching I’ve seen them so many times. Instead, now I read cozy books.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Darleen, I agree that a few more new movies would certainly be appreciated. But it could be that they just don’t have any new ones to share, and might not as self isolation continues.
Mainecsf says
I was surprised by the Christmas movies. I started watching them and was surprised that a warm feeling hit me. I am high risk and have to be home. It looks like mist people hate the Christmas stuff. I am not one of them.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Mainecsf, I’m certainly glad that there are people enjoying the Christmas movies!
Fish Wanda says
I stopped watching Hallmark years ago because of the lack of diversity. It’s been four years since I have had cable.
If this channel is on a streaming network, I might check it out, and see if anything has changed.
Thanks for the report.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Fish, you’re welcome!
Moviewatcher says
Personally I can’t get enough of Christmas movies. Does it get old seeing the same ones or the same theme over and over, yes, but some are worth watching over and over. Plus it’s only one show each night for 3 nights a week unlike the constant Mystery shows. I’m not a Mystery or Romance person so don’t watch them but agree the same storylines with only slight modifications and sometimes even the same actors can be a bit much. 3 channels shows that they have become successful enough to diversify a bit more and still honor the family based shows we love and can’t get through regular channels. I’m glad they have something for just about everyone!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Moviewatcher, well, I may not personally be looking for Christmas in March, but I’m glad that it’s making some people happy!
Chris Wood says
I tired of the Christmas movies as well. I would like to see some Halloween movies at in the fall. That would be a great time to show the GOOD WITCH SERISE.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Chris, I’m still of a mind to keep the appropriate holiday to the appropriate season, but it might also be nice to get a little more variety if they are going to keep holidays going year-round.
Betty says
Thank you…. Hallmark puts Christmas movies on far too often. I love the HM&M channel and watch it faithfully. It was one thing when they had it only on the Hallmark Channel but doing Christmas on both is very unfair. Do they realize that Christmas is the time for a large population to be SAD! Many commit suicide. Many people are missing a loved one and to have Christmas celebrated all year long is hurtful! PLEASE DO NOT take HM&M from us. If you must play Christmas all year long LEAVE a channel we can watch. Think of all your audience… some of us just survive Christmas and do not want to see it all year long!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Betty, you’re welcome – I’m not necessarily as upset as you about the Christmas movies, though they aren’t my preference either.
Leah Smith says
Love this site and love reading everyone’s comments. I enjoy the Christmas movies too, but I don’t really want to see them in March. I don’t even want to see them in October. For me it’s too early. However, with the Covid-19 situation, I guess they are scrambling for programming to air.
It’s raining cats and dogs in my area (WDC-DMV) today so it will be nice to settle down to some gentle movie and take my mind off of the awful woes of the world.
I agree with Jenny’s comment (April 3, 2020) taking offense to her cable provider’s employees ageist comment. When are people going to stop being so ageist? I am over 60 now, but even when I wasn’t I would never disparage someone because of their age. I was raised that you don’t disparage anyone because off age, ethnicity, educational background or anything else. Thanks for listening and Be Well!!