Watch Christmas Classics: ‘Charlie Brown’ and ‘Rudolph’ Viewing Guide

Get ready to cozy up with your favorite Christmas classics this holiday season! Beloved characters like Charlie Brown, Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch, and Santa are set to return to our TV screens in animated Christmas TV specials and favorites like “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Frosty the Snowman” in 2025.

These heartwarming classics will be available to watch on network TV, cable, and some can even be streamed online. Be sure to check the schedules for when these holiday traditions will be airing for free this year.

Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule is back and jam-packed with all your favorites. NBC will once again be airing classics like “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!,” “Frosty The Snowman,” and “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” However, if you’re on the hunt for Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, you may need to head over to Apple TV+.

Here’s a rundown of when and where you can catch some of these timeless classics on TV this holiday season. Keep an eye out for multiple airings on different channels and check back for any updates on more specials and air times.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” still belongs to Apple TV+, so make sure to tune in there if you want to catch this classic. But don’t worry, Apple TV+ will allow nonsubscribers a chance to watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” for free on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Join Charlie Brown on his quest to discover the true meaning of Christmas in this heartwarming 1965 special.

Rudolph and his famous red nose will be back to save Christmas when the 1964 classic airs on NBC at 8 p.m. on Dec. 5 and Dec. 11. This fan-favorite premiered on NBC back in 1964 and returned to the network in 2024 after more than five decades on CBS. You can also catch “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” on Freeform at various times throughout December.

Frosty the Snowman will also be gracing our TV screens this year as he spreads holiday cheer. Tune in to NBC at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 to watch this jolly, happy snowman come to life. “Frosty the Snowman” will also be available on Freeform for your viewing pleasure.

So, mark your calendars, grab some hot cocoa, and get ready to enjoy these festive classics with your family and loved ones this holiday season!