Series synopsis
Home for Christmas, also known as Hjem til jul is a drama comedy television series that premiered on Netflix on December 5, 2019. It ended on December 12, 2025. It was created by Per-Olav Sørensen. It stars Ida Elise Broch, Gabrielle Leithaug, Eric Curtis Johnson and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen.
30-something Johanne navigates romance and family drama during the festive season, juggling exes and new relationships in her search for connection.
Premise
30-something Johanne navigates romance and family drama during the festive season, juggling exes and new relationships in her search for connection.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ida Elise Broch as Johanne
- Gabrielle Leithaug as Jørgunn
- Eric Curtis Johnson as Henrik
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Stein
- Hege Schøyen as Bente
- Maria Grazia Di Meo as Food Delivery / Speed Dater
- Dagny Norvoll Sandvik as Nurse Lisa
- Dennis Storhøi as Tor
Supporting cast
- Oddgeir Thune as Henrik
- Felix Sandman as Jonas
- Nader Khademi as Paul
- Kingsford Siayor as Thomas
- Felicia Danielsson as Vera
- Gard Løkke as Bo
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | December 5, 2019 | December 5, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 18, 2020 | December 18, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | December 12, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Big Christmas Lie After lying to her nosy family about having a boyfriend, Johanne sets out to find the real thing in time to introduce him at Christmas. |
December 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Heavy Dating Johanne goes all-in on the dating scene, hitting the town with a variety of suitors -- some more worthy than others. |
December 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
Sugar Baby? Sugar Daddy? Just as Johanne finds herself falling for Jonas, his polar opposite asks her out. Complicating matters: iffy and unsolicited advice from all angles. |
December 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love You, Love You Not The person at Johanne's door is finally revealed. Over the course of a year, romantic bliss gives way to the realities of relationships. |
December 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Sweet Revenge Still reeling from her encounter with Henrik, Johanne pays her newly single father a visit. Later, Johanne goes drinking with a co-worker. |
December 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
Stuck in the Past Johanne visits an ex-boyfriend, hoping for answers about their split. Later, her father accompanies her on an eventful trip to a tattoo studio. |
December 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Restart Finally ready to host this year's Christmas celebrations at her own home, Johanne discovers that the leaky pipes in her kitchen have other plans. |
December 12, 2025 |
| 2 |
One-Night Stand Determined not to become a "Golden Monk," Johanne tries to put herself back out there — but her days of easy one-night-stands might be in the past. |
December 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Shock Date After a flirty exchange with a single father at a parent-teacher evening, dating is looking a little different for Johanne — but different is good, right? |
December 12, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 12, 2025 |
| Status | ended |