UpTV Unveils ‘Easter Lives Here’ Programming, Including ‘The Chosen’ Season One

UPtv recently announced its lineup for its annual “Easter Lives Here” programming, this year including the first season of the popular ‘The Chosen’ television series, along with inspirational films such as The Passion of the Christ,” “Courageous,” “Fireproof” and “God’s Not Dead.” The week, which will begin Palm Sunday and run through Easter Sunday, will culminate with the broadcast television premiere of “When We Last Spoke” starring Corbin Bernsen, Melissa Gilbert, and Cloris Leachman.

“UPtv is a movie destination year-round, and we take great pride in curating a special collection of films, series, and specials, touching on faith, love, and forgiveness to celebrate the Easter season,” said Charley Humbard, CEO of UP Entertainment. “Springtime often represents hope and renewal. After a year of uncertainty, these sentiments are being felt more than ever before. We invite viewers to tune in to UPtv this Easter for uplifting faith films and inspiring stories including the World Broadcast Premiere of When We Last Spoke. All of the great movies that are part of the ‘Easter Lives Here’ programming event can be found and tracked using the recently launched My UPtv Movies App so viewers never miss their favorite titles.”

On Easter Sunday,UPtv will air the second annual Stellar Easter Music of Hope special featuring Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark Sheard, JJ Hairston, Kierra Sheard, Rich Tolbert, Jr., Cece Winans, Pastor Mike, Jr. Evvie McKinney, Jonathan Traylor, and Doe.

The full Easter week lineup follows. The times listed are on Eastern Standard Time.

Saturday, March 27
“Forever My Girl” 3p
“Love Finds You in Sugarcreek” 5p
“Love Finds You in Charm” 7p
“Love Finds You in Valentine” 9p
“Forever My Girl” 11p
“Finding Normal” 1

Sunday, March 28 (Palm Sunday)
“Noah’s Ark” 2:30p
“God’s Not Dead” 4:30p
“The Passion of the Christ” 7p
“The Chosen” Episode 1 9 pm
“The Chosen” Episode 2 10p
“Noah’s Ark” 11p
The Passion of the Christ 1a

Monday, March 29
“The Chosen” Episode 3 10p

Tuesday, March 30
“The Chosen” Episode 4 9p
“The Chosen” Episode 5 10p

Wednesday, March 31
“The Chosen” Episode 6 9p
“The Chosen” Episode 7 10p

Thursday, April 1
“The Chosen” Episode 8 (Season 1 Finale) 9p

Friday, April 2
“The Chosen” season one marathon beginning at 1:30
“The Passion of the Christ” 9p
“The Passion of the Christ” 11p
“Heaven is for Real” 1a

Saturday, April 3
“Facing the Giants” 2p
“Fireproof” 4:30p
“Courageous” 7p
“Fireproof” 9:30p
“Facing the Giants” 12a

Sunday, April 4 (Easter Sunday)
“Stellar Easter Music of Hope Easter Special” 10a CABLE TELEVISION PREMIERE
“Somebody’s Child” 11a
“Mr. Church” 1p
“Undercover Angel” 3p
“Heaven is For Real” 5p
“When We Last Spoke” 7p WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE
“In-Lawfully Yours” 9:30p
“When We Last Spoke” 11:30p

For more information on UPtv and “Easter Lives Here,” click here.