Overview
- Season 13 debuts Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC with new contestants and elaborate holiday displays.
- Each hour-long episode features four families competing for a $50,000 prize judged by Carter Oosterhouse and Taniya Nayak.
- Judging criteria focus on creativity, precision, and holiday spirit, continuing the show’s long-running format.
- Full episodes are available live on ABC, shortly after on the ABC website and app, and next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, with purchase or rental on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home via Roku.
- Carter Oosterhouse says this season feels more intense and includes a rare boat entry, while local reporting highlights two Phoenix homes set to compete in a December episode.