Top 10 Christmas TV Specials of All Time
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Top 10 Christmas TV Specials of All Time
HTG
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Year Premiered: 1966
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
RTR
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Year Premiered: 1964
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
FTS
Frosty the Snowman
Year Premiered: 1969
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
ACB
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Year Premiered: 1965
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TTN
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Year Premiered: 1974
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TLD
The Little Drummer Boy
Year Premiered: 1968
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
TYW
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Year Premiered: 1974
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
FHO
Full House: Our Very First Christmas Show
Year Premiered: 1988
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
SCI
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Year Premiered: 1970
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TBB
The Berenstain Bears Christmas Tree
Year Premiered: 1979
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
MCC
Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Year Premiered: 1983
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
TMC
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Year Premiered: 1992
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TSC
The Smurfs Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 1982
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
TFM
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
Year Premiered: 2010
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
AGC
A Garfield Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 1987
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TS
The Snowman
Year Premiered: 1982
Network: Channel 4
Network: Channel 4
EOJ
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Year Premiered: 1977 Network: HBO
TPE
The Polar Express
Year Premiered: 2004
Network: ABC Family
Network: ABC Family
MMC
Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol
Year Premiered: 1962
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
OTO
Olive, the Other Reindeer
Year Premiered: 1999
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
TLA
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Year Premiered: 1985
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TCT
The Christmas Toy
Year Premiered: 1986
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
PL
Prep & Landing
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
EBM
Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas
Year Premiered: 2014
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
STH
Shrek the Halls
Year Premiered: 2007
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TBW
The Bears Who Saved Christmas
Year Premiered: 1994
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
GGR
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Year Premiered: 2000
Network: The WB
Network: The WB
AVB
A Very Brady Christmas
Year Premiered: 1988
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TBC
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Year Premiered: 1983
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
JF
Jack Frost
Year Premiered: 1979
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
YVT
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Year Premiered: 1974
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TLC
The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold
Year Premiered: 1981
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TSO
The Small One
Year Premiered: 1978
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
TNB
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Year Premiered: 1993
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
TSC
The Santa Claus Brothers
Year Premiered: 2001
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
ACC
A Christmas Carol (Animated)
Year Premiered: 1997
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
RCS
Rugrats Chanukah Special
Year Premiered: 1996
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
SRO
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
Year Premiered: 1989
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
APC
Arthur’s Perfect Christmas
Year Premiered: 2000
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
MOU
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
Year Premiered: 1999
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
MTU
Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
Year Premiered: 2004
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
IGS
Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas
Year Premiered: 1992
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
SSC
SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas Who?
Year Premiered: 2000
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
DWC
Doctor Who Christmas Specials
Year Premiered: 2005
Network: BBC
Network: BBC
DCC
Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
TAJ
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
Year Premiered: 2007
Network: Cartoon Network
Network: Cartoon Network
TBA
The Boondocks: A Huey Freeman Christmas
Year Premiered: 2005
Network: Adult Swim
Network: Adult Swim
PAF
Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
PPC
Peppa Pig Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 2011
Network: Channel 5
Network: Channel 5
STF
Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia
Year Premiered: 2013
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
DCS
DuckTales Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 1987
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
FRT
Fraggle Rock: The Bells of Fraggle Rock
Year Premiered: 1984
Network: HBO
Network: HBO
CC
Caillou’s Christmas
Year Premiered: 2002
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
ACC
A Chipmunk Christmas
Year Premiered: 1981
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
CGA
Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
TFC
The Flintstones Christmas Carol
Year Premiered: 1994
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
KFP
Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special
Year Premiered: 2010
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
BNB
Barney's Night Before Christmas
Year Premiered: 1999
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
BBC
Bob's Burgers Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 2011
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
FGC
Family Guy Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 2001
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
LHO
Little House on the Prairie Christmas
Year Premiered: 1974
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
TPF
The Proud Family: Seven Days of Kwanzaa
Year Premiered: 2001
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
TMS
The Magic School Bus Holiday Special
Year Premiered: 1996
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
SWT
Super Why! The Nutcracker
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
TLH
The Loud House: Snow Way Out
Year Premiered: 2016
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
GDG
Go Diego Go! Diego Saves Christmas
Year Premiered: 2006
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
HMA
Handy Manny: A Very Handy Holiday
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
BCB
Blue's Clues: Blue's Big Holiday
Year Premiered: 1998
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
PPP
Paw Patrol: Pups Save Christmas
Year Premiered: 2014
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
TBT
The Backyardigans: The Action Elves Save Christmas Eve
Year Premiered: 2009
Network: Nick Jr.
Network: Nick Jr.
WPS
Wonder Pets: Save the Reindeer
Year Premiered: 2006
Network: Nick Jr.
Network: Nick Jr.
CCT
Christmas Comes to Pac-Land
Year Premiered: 1982
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TFA
The Fat Albert Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 1977
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
STT
Sabrina the Teenage Witch Christmas Amnesia
Year Premiered: 1996
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
BAB
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Christmas
Year Premiered: 1995
Network: MTV
Network: MTV
TAB
The Angry Beavers: Gift Hoarse
Year Premiered: 1998
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
HAA
Hey Arnold! Arnold’s Christmas
Year Premiered: 1996
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
TSL
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Christmas at the Tipton
Year Premiered: 2005
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
BMW
Boy Meets World: A Very Topanga Christmas
Year Premiered: 1997
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
LMX
Lizzie McGuire: Xtreme Xmas
Year Premiered: 2002
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
TFO
The Fairly OddParents Christmas Every Day!
Year Premiered: 2001
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
RPO
Rolie Polie Olie: A Jingle Jangle Holiday
Year Premiered: 1999
Network: Playhouse Disney
Network: Playhouse Disney
BTB
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember
Year Premiered: 2001
Network: BBC
Network: BBC
TSL
The Suite Life on Deck: A London Carol
Year Premiered: 2008
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
KPA
Kim Possible: A Very Possible Christmas
Year Premiered: 2003
Network: Disney Channel
Network: Disney Channel
GTH
Goof Troop: Have Yourself a Goofy Little Christmas
Year Premiered: 1992
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
TPO
The Penguins of Madagascar: The All Nighter Before Christmas
Year Premiered: 2010
Network: Nickelodeon
Network: Nickelodeon
MC
Madeline’s Christmas
Year Premiered: 1990
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
AAT
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Merry Christmas Mr. Carroll
Year Premiered: 1981
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
CRB
Clifford’s Really Big Movie: Clifford’s First Christmas
Year Premiered: 2004
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
PPC
Peppermint Patty’s Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 1974
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TNS
The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries: Haunted Holidays
Year Premiered: 1984
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
AAC
Animaniacs: A Christmas Plotz
Year Premiered: 1995
Network: Fox Kids
Network: Fox Kids
GAM
George and Martha: A Merry Little Christmas
Year Premiered: 1999
Network: HBO
Network: HBO
FRA
Fraggle Rock: A Merry Fraggle Christmas
Year Premiered: 1984
Network: HBO
Network: HBO
TTL
The Tick Loves Santa
Year Premiered: 1995
Network: Fox
Network: Fox
TBB
The Big Bang Theory Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 2007
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
TGG
The Golden Girls: 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
Year Premiered: 1986
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
FTO
Friends: The One with the Holiday Armadillo
Year Premiered: 2000
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
RRF
3rd Rock from the Sun: Jolly Old St. Dick
Year Premiered: 1996
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
TMS
The Magic School Bus Holiday Special
Year Premiered: 1996
Network: PBS
Network: PBS
AGS
Andy Griffith Show- Christmas Story episode
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Top 10 Christmas TV Specials of All Time
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Year Premiered: 1965
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Year Premiered: 1964
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Year Premiered: 1966
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
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Frosty the Snowman
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Frosty the Snowman
Year Premiered: 1969
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Year Premiered: 1970
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
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The Year Without a Santa Claus
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The Year Without a Santa Claus
Year Premiered: 1974
Network: ABC
Network: ABC
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The Little Drummer Boy
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The Little Drummer Boy
Year Premiered: 1968
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
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Mickey’s Christmas Carol
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Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Year Premiered: 1983
Network: NBC
Network: NBC
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A Garfield Christmas Special
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A Garfield Christmas Special
Year Premiered: 1987
Network: CBS
Network: CBS
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The Snowman
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The Snowman
Year Premiered: 1982
Network: Channel 4
Network: Channel 4
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