List of GMA Network specials aired

Below is a partial list of TV specials that were previously aired and scheduled to be aired on GMA Network.

Previously aired specials

Election coverage specials

Sports coverage specials

¹in cooperation with Solar Sports

TV anniversary specials

  • GMA World Class (1995)
  • The GMA Story (documentary special, 1995)
  • GMA Gold: The GMA 50th Anniversary Special (June 17, 2000)
  • Very Very Happy Anniversary: GMA at 53 Anniversary Special (June 28–29, 2003)
  • Kapuso @ 54: The GMA 54th Anniversary Special (2004)
  • No. 1 @ 55: The GMA 55th Anniversary Special (June 26 and July 4, 2005)
  • Fantastic 56: The GMA 56th Anniversary Special (July 9, 2006)
  • Kapusolympics: The GMA 57th Anniversary Special (July 1, 2007)
  • Kapusolympics Watermania: The GMA 58th Anniversary Special (June 22, 2008)
  • Experience GMA Today & Beyond: 58 Glorious Years of Television (October 26, 2008)
  • One Glamorous Night: Greater & Grateful @ 59: The GMA 59th Anniversary Special (June 28, 2009)
  • GMA @ 60: The Heart of Television: The GMA 60th Anniversary Special (June 27, 2010)
  • Thank You Kapuso: GMA Fans Day 2015: The GMA 65th Anniversary Special (July 26, 2015)
  • All-Out Sundays: The GMA 71st Anniversary Kickoff Party (June 13, 2021)[2]

TV specials

¹in cooperation with Solar Entertainment

Christmas specials

  • Christmas Where You Belong: The 1991 GMA Christmas Special (December 1991)
  • Love in December: The 1995 GMA Christmas Special (December 1995)
  • Regine A Christmas Wish: The Regine Velasquez Christmas Special (December 1996)
  • Christmas Promdi Heart: The 1997 GMA Christmas Special (December 28, 1997)
  • Happy Merry Christmas: The 1998 GMA Christmas Special (December 19, 1998)
  • A Very Special Christmas with Eric Clapton and Friends: The 1999 GMA Christmas Special (December 18, 1999)
  • A Christmas Star: The 2000 GMA Christmas Special (December 24, 2000)
  • Back to Back to Christmas: The 2002 GMA Christmas Special (December 15, 2002)
  • A Joli(na) Christmas Special: The Jolina Magdangal Christmas Special (December 19, 2002)
  • Salu-Salo Christmas: The 2003 GMA Christmas Special (December 21, 2003)
  • Kapuso Na, Kapasko Pa: The 2004 GMA Christmas Special (December 19, 2004)
  • A Telefantastic Christmas: The 2005 GMA Christmas Special (December 18, 2005)
  • Ang Sarap Ng Paskong Kapuso: The 2006 GMA Christmas Special (December 17, 2006)
  • Sing For Me: The 2007 GMA Christmas Choir Special (December 15, 2007)
  • Have Yourself A Funny Merry Christmas: The 2008 GMA Christmas Special (December 14, 2008)
  • After The Rain: A Hopeful Christmas with Regine: The 2009 GMA Christmas Special (December 13, 2009)
  • Himig ng Pasko: The 2014 GMA Christmas Musical Drama Special (December 14, 2014)
  • The Magic of Christmas: The 2016 GMA Christmas Special (December 18, 2016)
  • Paskong Kapuso: The 2017 GMA Christmas Special (December 17, 2017)[11]
  • Puso ng Pasko: The 2018 GMA Christmas Special (December 16, 2018)[12]
  • Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special (November 10, 2019)
  • Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas TV Special (December 12, 2020)
  • The Clash Christmas Special: Pasko Para sa Lahat (December 25, 2020)
  • Paskong Pangarap: The 2021 GMA Christmas Special feat. The Clash (December 25, 2021)

Year-end specials

  • Images of 1991: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Special (January 2, 1992)
  • The GMA 1994 Report with Raffy Marcelo: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Special (January 1, 1995)
  • The GMA 1995 Report with Cheche Lazaro: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Special (December 31, 1995)
  • 2002: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Special (December 28, 2002)
  • Pulitika, Pelikula, Atbp.: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Special (December 28, 2003)
  • 24 sa 2004: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Report (December 26, 2004)
  • Wagi at Hindi Awards 2005: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-end Special (January 1, 2006)
  • MIB: Mga Ingay ng Bayan 2006: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-ender (December 30, 2006)
  • Strong Words: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-ender (December 30, 2007)
  • Versus: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-ender (December 28, 2008)
  • Biyaheng 2010: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-ender Special (December 27, 2009)
  • Imbestigasyon 2010: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-End Special (January 1, 2011)
  • Trending 2011: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-ender (December 31, 2011)[13]
  • Agaw-Eksena 2012: The GMA News and Public Affairs Year-ender Special (December 23 & 30, 2012)
  • Look Up, Look Up: 2013 GMA News and Public Affairs Year-End Review (December 29, 2013)
  • Throwback 2014: The GMA News & Public Affairs Year-ender (December 27, 2014)
  • Baliktanaw 2015: Reporter's Notebook Year-End Special (December 31, 2015)
  • Year of the Superhero: The GMA News and Public Affairs 2021 Year-end Special (January 1, 2022)[14]

New Year specials

  • Bantay Emergency The 1996 Year End Live Coverage (December 31, 1996 – January 1, 1997)
  • GMA Ayala Millennium Party / Global Millennium Day Broadcast (December 31, 1999 – January 1, 2000)
  • Synchronicity: The 2001 GMA New Year's Countdown (December 31, 2000 – January 1, 2001)
  • Saksi: Countdown to 2002 (December 31, 2001 - January 1, 2002)
  • Saksi: Countdown to 2003 (December 31, 2002 – January 1, 2003)
  • Countdown to '04 (December 31, 2003 – January 1, 2004)
  • Jive to '05: The Kapuso Sayawan Countdown (December 31, 2004 – January 1, 2005)
  • Jam to '06: The 2006 GMA New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2005 – January 1, 2006)
  • Cheers to '07: The GMA New Year Countdown (SNBO) (December 31, 2006 – January 1, 2007)
  • Celebrate to '08: The 2008 GMA New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2007 – January 1, 2008)[15][16]
  • Lucky '09: The 2009 GMA New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2008 – January 1, 2009)
  • Prosperity in 2010: The 2010 GMA New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2009 – January 1, 2010)
  • 2010 to '11: The GMA New Year Countdown (December 31, 2010 – January 1, 2011)[5]
  • Countdown to 2012: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2011 – January 1, 2012)[13]
  • Win na Win sa 2013: The 2013 GMA New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2012 – January 1, 2013)[17]
  • Countdown to 2014: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2013 – January 1, 2014)
  • Countdown to 2015: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2014 – January 1, 2015)[18]
  • Countdown to 2016: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2015 – January 1, 2016)[19]
  • Lipad sa 2017: The 2017 Kapuso New Year Countdown Special (December 31, 2016 – January 1, 2017)[20]
  • 2018 GMA New Year Countdown: Buong Puso Para sa Kapuso (SNBO) (December 31, 2017 – January 1, 2018)[21]
  • 2019 GMA New Year Countdown: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2019)[22]
  • Kapuso Countdown to 2020: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2019 – January 1, 2020)[23]
  • Kapuso Countdown to 2021: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2020 – January 1, 2021)[24]
  • Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special (December 31, 2021 – January 1, 2022)[25]
  • Kapuso Countdown to 2023: Gayo Daejeon (December 31, 2022 – January 1, 2023; in partnership with SBS)[26]
  • Kapuso Countdown to 2024 (December 31, 2023 – January 1, 2024)[27]

Holy Week specials

  • #MichaelAngelo Lenten Special (2018–2019)
    • 1/2 (April 20, 2019)
    • 3/3 (April 19, 2019)
    • 50/50 (April 18, 2019)
    • Birthday (March 30, 2018)
    • Kulay (March 29, 2018)
    • Lagas (March 31, 2018)
  • #MichaelAngelo Holy Week Reflections (April 18–20, 2019)
  • Ang Forever Ko'y Ikaw Holy Week Marathon (March 29, 2018)
  • Ang Kasagutan (produced by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 2007)
  • Angel Villa (produced by APT Entertainment, April 10, 2004)
  • Anghel sa Lupa (produced by APT Entertainment, April 3, 2010)
  • Banal na Paglalakbay sa Yapak ni Hesukristo: Pilgrimage to Holy Land TV Special (Produced by Steve 'O Neal Productions, April 17, 2014)
  • Ben-Hur (produced and licensed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. Television Distribution through Turner Entertainment, April 16, 2022)
  • Bilanggo (2000; re-aired 2008)
  • Biyahe ni Drew Holy Week Documentary Specials (April 14–16, 2022)
  • Bo Sanchez Lenten Special (produced by Kerygma TV & Shepherds Voice, Inc., 2005)
  • CBN Asia Holy Week Special (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., 1995)
  • Eat Bulaga Lenten Drama Specials (produced by TAPE Inc. 1995–2008, 2014–2023)
    • A Daughter's Love (March 27, 2018)
    • Alalay (April 6, 2004)
    • Ama't Anak (April 5, 2004)
    • Ang Mga Anak Ng Maestro (March 19, 2008, re-aired 2009)
    • Angel (April 7, 2004)
    • Anyo ng Pag-Ibig (April 16, 2014)
    • Aruga Ng Puso (April 1, 2015)
    • Bakit Naman Ako Pa? (April 10, 1995)
    • Binhi sa Matabang Lupa (April 3, 2007, re-aired April 12, 2022)
    • Biyaheng Broken Hearted (April 16, 2019)
    • Biro Ng Kapalaran (March 30, 2015)
    • Bulawan (April 15, 2019)
    • Dalangin Ng Ama (March 21, 2016)
    • Ganyan Kita Kamahal (April 12, 2006, re-aired 2009, 2013 and April 5, 2023)
    • God Gave Me You (March 23, 2016)
    • Hakbang sa Pangarap (April 15, 2014)
    • Haligi ng Pangarap (March 26, 2018)
    • Hating Kapatid (March 28, 2018)
    • Ikigai: Ang Buhay Ng Buhay Ko (April 17, 2019)
    • Ilaw ng Kahapon (April 14, 2014)
    • Inay (April 10, 2017)
    • JesCom Holy Week Specials (April 3, 2021–present) (formerly from ABS-CBN)
    • Kaibigan (April 12, 2017, re-aired April 3, 2023)
    • Kapatid (April 10, 2017)
    • Kaputol Ng Buhay (March 21, 2016)
    • Karugtong ng Puso (April 14, 2014)
    • Kulungan Kanlungan (April 15, 2014)
    • Lukso Ng Dugo (March 31, 2015)
    • Mama (April 10, 2006)
    • Mansyon (April 12, 2017, re-aired April 4, 2023)
    • Mga Ginoong Marya (March 24, 1997)
    • My Carinderia Girl (March 26, 2018)
    • Pagpapatawad (April 11, 2017)
    • Pamilya (March 27, 2018)
    • Panata (March 22, 2016)
    • Pangako Ng Pag-Ibig (March 30, 2015)
    • Pangalawang Bukas (April 16, 2014, re-aired April 13, 2022)
    • Perfect (March 21, 2005)
    • Pinagpalang Ama (March 31, 2015)
    • Prinsesa (April 11, 2017, re-aired April 3, 2023)
    • Sa Iyong Paglaya (April 2, 2007)
    • Sino Ang Bestfriend Ko? (April 11, 2001)
    • Star (April 4, 2007, re-aired April 11, 2022)
    • Sukli Ng Pagmamahal (April 1, 2015)
    • Tahanan (March 23, 2005, re-aired 2013)
    • Taray ni Tatay (March 28, 2018)
    • True Love (March 22, 2005)
    • The Manager (2003, re-aired 2009 and 2013)
    • Waiting Room (April 11, 2006)
    • Walang Kapalit (March 22, 2016)
  • Elehiya (produced by APT Entertainment, March 31, 2018)
  • Family Bible Quiz Show (April 11, 2009)
  • Fiesta: Ang Makulay na Pananampalatayang Pilipino (produced by Jesuit Communications Foundation, April 3, 2021)
  • First Time Holy Week Marathon (April 1–3, 2010)
  • First Yaya Holy Week Marathon (April 2–3, 2021)
  • Forgiven: Kerygma TV Lenten Documentary Special (produced by Kerygma TV & Shepherd's Voice, Inc., March 26, 2016)
  • Francis: The Pope from the New World (March 25, 2016)
  • GMA Telecine Holy Week Specials (2007–2008)
  • GenRev: Generation Revival (produced by Elim Foundation, Inc., 2006)
  • Gideon 300's The Seven Last Words (1990–2000)
  • Gulong: A CBN Asia Holy Week Special (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., 2010)
  • Huli't Simula: Kerygma TV Holy Week Special (produced by Kerygma TV & Shepherd's Voice, Inc., March 31, 2018)
  • I Can See You: Love on the Balcony Marathon (April 1, 2021)
  • Ignacio de Loyola (March 29–31, 2018)
  • Indio Holy Week Marathon (March 29–30, 2013)
  • Jesus (March 30, 2018)
  • Jesus of Nazareth (1986, re-aired 1989, 1990)
  • Jesus: His Life (April 9–11, 2020, re-aired April 1–3, 2021)
  • Kambal, Karibal Holy Week Marathon (March 29–30, 2018)
  • Kristo (1998, re-aired 1999)
  • Lamat sa Puso: A CBN Holy Week Special (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., 1999, re-aired 2008)
  • Larawan Holy Week Special (2004)
  • Lunch Date Lenten Drama Specials (1988–1992)
  • Maestra (produced by APT Entertainment, April 23, 2011)
  • Manaoag: The Call of the Virgin (2010)
  • Marcelino (produced by APT Entertainment, April 22, 2000)
  • May Himala Holy Week Special (2003–2009)
  • May Milagroso pa nga ba? (produced by APT Entertainment, March 30, 2002)
  • Milagroso (produced by APT Entertainment, April 15, 2006)
  • Mundo Mo'y Akin Holy Week Marathon (March 28, 2013)
  • Obra Holy Week Special (2010)
  • One Piece TV Movie: Luffy's Detective Story (April 19, 2014)
  • Pag-Uwi (produced by APT Entertainment, April 4, 2015)
  • Pagsubok (produced by APT Entertainment, March 26, 2016)
  • Panalangin (produced by APT Entertainment, April 19, 2014)
  • Pari 'Koy Holy Week Marathon (April 4, 2015)
  • PY Nakar Holy Week Special (produced by Elim Foundation, Inc., 2005)
  • Perpetua (produced by APT Entertainment, March 30, 2013)
  • Pokémon CVA 1: Pokémon's Ghost (April 19, 2014)
  • Pikachu Summer's Festival (April 18, 2014)
  • Pinagpala sa Babaeng Lahat (produced by APT Entertainment, April 7, 2012)
  • Power to Unite with Elvira Holy Week Special (2012–present)
  • Preacher in Blue Jeans (produced by Kerygma TV & Shepherd's Voice, Inc., 2006)
  • Rebound (2008)
  • Sahaya Holy Week Marathon Special (April 18, 2019)
  • Sa Kandungan Ng Langit (2005)
  • Sa Kamay ng Diyos (produced by APT Entertainment, March 26, 2005)
  • Sa Mata Ng Simbahan (produced by Media Vessel Productions, March 24, 2016)
  • SST Lenten Drama Specials (1993–1994)
  • Selda 1430 (produced by APT Entertainment, April 15, 2017)
  • Sa Ngalan Ng Anak: A CBN Holy Week Special (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., 2006)
  • Sentenciada (produced by APT Entertainment, March 23, 2008)
  • Siete Palabras (produced by Dominican Province of the Philippines, 2009–present, simulcast over Radio Veritas)
  • Siyang Pinagpala, Isa pang Awit ni Bernadette (produced by APT Entertainment, April 14, 2001)
  • Son of God (produced and licensed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (LightWorkers Media), March 24, 2016, April 13, 2017, April 10, 2020)
  • Spartacus (produced and licensed by Universal Pictures, April 14, 2022)
  • Stories for the Soul Holy Week Lenten Special (March 30, 2018; April 18–19, 2019)
  • Sugat ng Kahapon (produced by APT Entertainment, April 11, 2009)
  • Tanikala: Ama Namin (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 29, 2013)
  • Tanikala: Ang Ikalawang Libro (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., 2010)
  • Tanikala: Bihag ng Kadiliman (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., 2009)
  • Tanikala: Buyonero (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 25, 2016; re-aired April 18, 2019)
  • Tanikala: Habang May Ngayon (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 1, 2021)
  • Tanikala: Hatol (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 18, 2014)
  • Tanikala: Isa Pang Hiling (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 2, 2021)
  • Tanikala: It’s Un-Pair: Pramis, Trulaloong Labstory Itoh! (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 29, 2018)
  • Tanikala: Kalbaryo (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 26, 2016)
  • Tanikala: Kampihan (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 7, 2023)
  • Tanikala: Kublihan (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 19, 2019)
  • Tanikala: Kulam (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 21, 2011)
  • Tanikala: Liwanag sa Dapithapon (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 28, 2013, re-aired April 19, 2014)
  • Tanikala: My Sister, My Lover (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 17, 2014, re-aired April 4, 2015)
  • Tanikala: Nuno (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 14, 2017; re-aired March 31, 2018)
  • Tanikala: Paghilom (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 15, 2022)
  • Tanikala: Panata (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 23, 2011)
  • Tanikala: Pilat sa Musmos Kong Alaala (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 30, 2018)
  • Tanikala: Sa Isang Iglap (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 2, 2015; re-aired March 25, 2016)
  • Tanikala: Sais-Katorse (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 13, 2017; re-aired March 31, 2018)
  • Tanikala: Senior Moment (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 6, 2023)
  • Tanikala: Suklob (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 10, 2020)
  • Tanikala: Tugon (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., March 29, 2024)
  • Tanikala: Tugon sa Dalangin (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 14, 2022)
  • Tanikala: Unos (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 6, 2012)
  • Tanikala: Wasak (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 22, 2011, re-aired April 7, 2012, April 15, 2017)
  • Tanikala: Wanda's Wonderful World (produced by CBN Asia, Inc., April 9, 2020)
  • Tatlong Araw: Kerygma TV Holy Week Special (produced by Kerygma TV & Shepherd's Voice, Inc., April 15, 2017)
  • The Ark Movie (Tagalog Dub) (March 31, 2018)
  • The Best of Front Row (yearly, until 2019)
  • The Best of I-Witness (yearly, until 2016)
  • The Best of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (yearly, until 2016)
  • The Best of Reporter's Notebook (yearly, until 2017)
  • The Best of Wish Ko Lang (yearly, until 2016)
  • The Bible (produced and licensed by MGM Television (Lightworkers Media), April 6–8, 2023)
  • The 8th Word (produced by Kerygma TV and Shepherd's Voice, Inc., March 28, 2013)
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2023 April General Conference (April 6-8, 2023)
  • The Hobbit (produced and licensed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, March 28–30, 2024)
  • The Journey (produced by APT Entertainment, April 20, 2019)
  • The Score (produced by Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 2007, re-aired 2008)
  • The Story of Jesus For Children (Tagalog dub) (March 30, 2018)
  • The Ten Commandments (produced and licensed by Paramount Pictures, 2015–2018, 2020–present)
  • Unico Hijo (produced by APT Entertainment, April 7, 2007)
  • Via Cruses (produced by APT Entertainment, April 19, 2003)
  • Way of the Cross at Rome (Delayed telecast) (2009–2019)
  • Women of the Bible (produced and licensed by MGM Television (Lightworkers Media), March 29, 2024)

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