Holiday Classics Return: Where to Watch ‘Charlie Brown,’ ‘Rudolph,’ and More in 2025
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Beloved Christmas specials are set to grace television screens once again in 2025, offering a comforting dose of nostalgia for viewers of all ages.From Charlie Brown‘s search for the true meaning of Christmas to Rudolph‘s journey of acceptance, these animated favorites will be available on network TV, cable, and streaming platforms.
This year’s holiday TV schedule is already taking shape,with several networks announcing their lineups. Freeform‘s “25 Days of Christmas” is once again promising a packed schedule of festive programming, while NBC will continue to be the broadcast home for classics like “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!,” “Frosty The Snowman,” and “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Streaming Exclusive with Limited Free Access
Fans of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang will need to turn to Apple TV+ to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in 2025. The streaming service retains exclusive rights to the 1965 classic, which follows Charlie Brown as he attempts to find a deeper meaning to the holiday season. However, Apple TV+ will offer a special viewing window for non-subscribers, allowing free access to the special on December 13th and 14th.As one analyst noted, this limited free access is a strategic move to attract new subscribers during the peak holiday season.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A Return to NBC and Freeform
Rudolph and his shining nose will light up screens on NBC on December 5th at 8 p.m. and again on December 11th at 8 p.m. The 1964 special, which debuted on NBC in 1964 and returned to the network in 2024 after decades on CBS, continues to be a holiday staple. Viewers can also catch “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer” on Freeform at the following times:
- 9:10 p.m. on December 6th
- 3:30 p.m. on December 7th
- 8:15 p.m. on december 18th
- 12:25 a.m. on December 19th
- 10 p.m. on November 30th
- 1:50 p.m. on December 7th
- 9:55 p.m. on December 18th
- 2:30 p.m.on December 19th
- 4:05 p.m. on December 21st
- 12:30 p.m. on December 22nd
- 9:55 p.m. on december 24th
- 11 a.m. on December 25th
“santa Claus is Comin’ To Town” will air at 10 p.m. on November 30th on ABC, and also on Freeform at 1:50 p.m. on December 7th, 9:55 p.m. on December 18th, 2:30 p.m. on December 19th, 4:05 p.m. on December 21st, 12:30 p.m. on December 22nd, 9:55 p.m. on December 24th, and 11 a.m. on December 25th.
“The Year Without a Santa Claus” can be watched at 3:45 p.m. on December 6th on AMC, 4:45 a.m. on December 11th on AMC, and 3:15 p.m. on December 14th on AMC.
as schedules are finalized, viewers are encouraged to check their local TV listings for additional air times. The enduring appeal of these classic Christmas specials ensures they will continue to be cherished traditions for generations to come.
