Animation

The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: “The Regifters”

In this episode of the animated series, Robotruck is the hottest new toy this Christmas, and Chuck was lucky enough [...]

American Dad: For Whom the Sleigh Bells Toll

Stan gives Steve a gun for Christmas even though Francine warns him against it. As usual, Stan ignores her, setting off a chain of events that sends the North Pole into a tizzy.

American Dad: Rapture’s Delight

When the Smith family goes to church on Christmas Day, Stan is furious when he can’t get a good seat. While Francine tries to ease his frustration, a moment of divine intervention occurs.

American Dad: Season’s Beatings

Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get into a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church.

American Dad: The Most Adequate Christmas Ever

Stan comes home from a dangerous mission on Christmas Eve and discovers that the rest of the Smith family has spent the day decorating the house. However, it’s not good enough for Stan.

Atomic Betty: “NO-L 9″

Atomic Betty has to stop Maximus from turning singing planets from a forgotten constellation into ornaments for his Christmas tree.

The Backyardigans: The Action Elves Save Christmas Eve

Conan O’Brien is a guest voice as Santa in this musical adventure that finds Tasha, Uniqua and Pablo trying to find Claus’ missing bag of toys.

Bah-Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas

Greed and ill-will are the pervading sentiments of the holiday season in this Looney Tunes version of the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol.

Batman: The Animated Series: “Christmas With the Joker”

Batman is trying to enjoy a crime-free Christmas until the Joker (Mark Hamill) kidnaps three prominent Gotham citizens and challenges [...]

Ben 10: Merry Christmas

Ben, Grandpa Max, and Gwen come upon a bizarre Christmas theme park run by an evil entity who thinks Grandpa Max is Santa Claus and proceeds to trap him.

Billy & Mandy Save Christmas

Santa Claus has been bitten by a vampire, and Billy and Mandy must find the head vampire to return him to normal.

The Boondocks: A Huey Freeman Christmas

Huey is offered the chance to direct the school Christmas play, but is the school ready for “The Adventures of Black Jesus?”

Casper’s Haunted Christmas

Kibosh, supreme ruler of all ghosts, decrees that Casper must scare at least one person before Christmas Day so Casper sets out to complete his mission.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Is there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Well, we all should by now — Linus has been going out on that same stage and explaining it to the world for more than four decades in this classic special.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

This animated holiday special begins with Lucy once again pulling away a football as Charlie Brown approaches to kick it, [...]

A Chipmunk Christmas

Swept up in a holiday mood, Alvin gives away his cherished harmonica to a sick little boy. Meanwhile, Dave has booked Alvin to perform a harmonica solo at Carnegie Hall.

The Cleveland Show: A Murray Christmas

When Rallo’s teacher forces him to spend time with senior citizens during the holidays, he meets Murray (guest voice Carl Reiner), who teaches him about Hanukkah.

Cranberry Christmas

Based on the popular children’s book series, Cranberry Christmas tells the story of a New England stalwart, Mr. Whiskers, and his efforts to keep the local skating bog from the evil clutches of his notoriously mean neighbor Cyrus Grape.

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

The curious little monkey embarks on his first holiday adventure in this special. George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are preparing for Christmas, when they encounter a dilemma — neither can figure out what to give the other for a present.

Dan Vs.: “The Mall Santa”

Dan’s rage extends even into the festive holiday season in this episode in which he and Chris land jobs at [...]

Disney’s Prep & Landing

The first ABC television special produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios features a pair of elves — part of the high-tech group that ensures Santa’s smooth journey Christmas Eve — struggling to save Christmas for one charming little boy.

Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure

In this special, Swiper tries to swipe the Christmas star from Dora’s Nochebuena party and winds up on Santa’s naughty [...]

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966, 40th Anniversary Special)

The original 1966 special will air with additional footage from a “making of” documentary, featuring interviews with Theodore “Dr. Seuss” Geisel and Chuck Jones, as well as some of the original voice artists, animators and musicians.

Ed, Edd n Eddy’s Jingle, Jingle, Jangle

Eddy opens all of the Christmas presents hidden by his parents and at first thinks his holiday will be a disappointing one. So Eddy decides to steal his friends’ presents despite the warnings by Ed and Edd to enjoy the true meaning of the holiday.

The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story

This new animated feature is based on a best-selling holiday children’s book created by Carol Aebersold and her daughters. The show follows Chippey, one of many scout elves who help Santa decide who’s been naughty and nice, as he tries to help a young boy believe in the magic of Christmas.

Family Guy: A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas

Peter accidentally gives away all the Christmas presents; Brian burns Lois’ dinner; Stewie agrees to be good for Santa.

Family Guy: Road to the North Pole

After getting the brush-off from a mall Santa, Stewie and Brian travel to the North Pole to teach Santa a lesson in holiday cheer.

A Flintstone Christmas

When Santa has an accident at Fred Flintstone’s house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him.

A Flintstones Christmas Carol

Fred plays the lead in Charles Brickens’ Christmas play at the Bedrock Community Theater.

Frosty Returns

Frosty and his old silk hat are back in this animated sequel narrated by Jonathan Winters.

Frosty the Snowman

Jimmy Durante narrates this beloved Rankin/Bass classic about a jolly, happy soul of a snowman and the little girl who can’t bear to see him melt away.

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland

An all-star cast lends its talents to this Christmas special shot in “animagic” (stop-motion animated puppetry). Everyone’s favorite snowman, Frosty, plans to marry, but not if the evil Jack Frost can help it.

Futurama: A Tale of Two Santas

Bender takes over as Santa Claus to bring back Xmas spirit.

Futurama: The Futurama Holiday Spectacular

The Planet Express crew learns the true meaning of Xmas, Robanukah and Kwanzaa.

Futurama: Xmas Story

Fry learns how Xmas has changed in the last 1,000 years when he is attacked by the evil robotic Santa Claus.

G.I. Joe Renegades: “Homecoming”

In this two-parter, Duke heads home to protect his family after they’ve been targeted by Cobra while the rest of [...]

Glenn Martin, DDS: A Very Martin Christmas

This special features three fanciful, holiday-themed stories, all narrated by a talking Canine (voiced by Mel Brooks). The first vignette features an original song by Billy Idol.

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!

The Peanuts gang is ringing in 1986 and Marcie and Peppermint Patty are throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash.

How the Toys Saved Christmas

In this 1997 animated film, Santa’s helper Granny Rose falls ill and must take off a Christmas Eve, so she recruits Mr. Grimm to help deliver all the toys. What no one but the toys knows is that Mr. Grimm plans to auction them off to the highest bidder.

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown

Not to be confused with the beloved 1965 classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” this 2003 special focuses on Linus and Lucy’s little brother Rerun, who — inspired by Charlie Brown’s relationship with Snoopy — decides that he wants a dog of his own.

Jack Frost (animated)

Jack Frost, the icy spirit of winter, wants to leave his North Pole existence and become human for the beautiful snowwoman-turned-human he’s fallen in love with.

A Johnny Bravo Christmas

Johnny forgets to send a letter to Santa Claus and he must reach to the North Pole before Christmas.

King of the Hill: ‘Twas the Nut Before Christmas

Bill buys gifts for the children who write letters to Santa Claus.

Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special

“Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special” features the lovable characters from the hit animated films, and their voice actors, including Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman. In the special, Po (Black) finds himself caught between his obligations as the Dragon Warrior and his family traditions during the winter holidays.

The Leprechauns’ Christmas Gold

Loveable leprechaun Dinty Doyle sets out to find the perfect Christmas tree for his family. After stumbling upon a mysterious [...]

The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus

This delightful holiday special tells the story of how Santa Claus was once a mortal who, in his desire to [...]

The Little Drummer Boy

Based on the Christmas song, The Little Drummer Boy tells the story of Aaron, a young poor boy who cannot afford to buy a present for baby Jesus and instead plays a special song for him on his drums.

The Little Drummer Boy Book II

In this sequel to the famous Christmas tale, the drummer boy and a wise man set out in search of a set of pure silver bells to present to the baby Jesus.

The Little Rascals Christmas Special

A delightful 30-minute animated special in which the Little Rascals discover the true spirit of Christmas. The whole gang cooks [...]

Martha and the Christmas Tree

This original animated half-hour holiday premiere is the first of six planned “Martha & Friends” specials for Hallmark Channel that feature a 10-year-old animated Martha Stewart inspiring friends with her do-it-yourself imagination and creativity. In this special, little Martha works with her friends to make Christmas ornaments, decorate cookies and more.

Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack: Low Tidings

In Flapjack’s first-ever holiday special, Flapjack takes it upon himself to ensure that K’nuckles receives a present.

Men in Black: “The Christmas Syndrome”

In this holiday episode of the animated series, Santa’s elves come to MiB for help after St. Nick is kidnapped [...]

Merry Madagascar

When Santa crash-lands on the island, it’s up to Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria – and, of course, the Penguins – to deliver presents and save Christmas. Based on the hit “Madagascar” films.

Mickey’s Christmas Carol

A Disney version of the classic Dickens’ tale finds Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Mickey’s Christmas Special

A collection of Disney shorts that tell fun holiday tales with some of Disney’s most popular characters. The shorts include “Pluto’s Christmas Tree,” “Toy Tinkers” and “Donald’s Snow Fight.”

The Middle: A Christmas Gift

On a tipsy whim – and against Mike’s wishes – Frankie decides to throw a Christmas Eve party at the house.

A Miser Brothers’ Christmas

Heat Miser and Snow Miser must put aside their difference to help save Christmas in this sequel to “The Year Without a Santa Claus.”

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: “Hearth’s Warming Eve”

The six friends are honored to put on Canterlot’s most important play of the season, the Hearth’s Warming Eve’s holiday [...]

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

A friendless donkey guides Mary and Joseph to shelter in Bethlehem.

Olive the Other Reindeer

In this animated adventure, “Olive, the Other Reindeer” is really a kind-hearted dog who sets out to save Christmas when she hears that Blitzen is injured and Santa can’t find a replacement.

Olivia: Christmas Surprise/Olivia Builds a Snowlady

Olivia must keep Ian’s Christmas present a surprise, and then is chosen to build a mascot snowlady for the Maywood winter festival.

Penguins of Madagascar: The All Nighter Before Christmas

The New York Zoo is closed one day out of the year for Christmas. To celebrate the season (and the human-free environment), the animals take over the zoo for Kidsmas, their annual animal celebration.

Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation

Phineas and Ferb want to show Santa how grateful they are for the work that he does every year at Christmas time by transforming the city of Danville into a giant shimmering thank you card and building a rest stop for Santa to relax in between delivering presents.

Pinocchio’s Christmas

Carlo Collodi’s most famous puppet creation stars in a musical tale that finds the poor lad Pinocchio conned out of money intended for Papa Geppetto’s Christmas gift.

The PJs: How the Super Stole Christmas

Thurgood tries to make enough money to buy Muriel a computer for Christmas.

The Polar Express

The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, [...]

The Powerpuff Girls: ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas

When Princess Morebucks finds out that she’s been put on Santa’s naughty list, she does a quick re-write, resulting with Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup getting nothing but coal for Christmas!

Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice

The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue this season. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid.

Prep & Landing: Operation Secret Santa

This 7-minute animated short is a follow-up to last year’s popular Disney Prep & Landing, and airs during the showing of A Charlie Brown Christmas. It follows the comic adventures of Santa’s stealthiest elves, Lanny and Wayne, who must retrieve a mysterious item hidden in Santa’s office.

Robot Chicken’s Half-Assed Christmas Special

This Christmas special parody features send-ups of Charlie Brown, Santa Claus and more.

Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July

Rudolph’s magical glowing nose is not only helpful at Christmas but also in the heat of summer when Rudolph and his friend, Frosty the Snowman, are called in to rescue a struggling circus at a special July 4th benefit.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph and his friends, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and others save Christmas in this classic “Animagic” special featuring the voice of legendary performer Burl Ives.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is out to save Christmas once again in this stop-motion animated holiday musical.

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has a new problem: Baby New Year has run away from Father Time and Santa has sent Rudolph after him.

A Scooby-Doo Christmas

Scooby and the gang wander into a town haunted by a headless snowman.

Shrek the Halls

It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone is filled with holiday cheer, except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can.

The Simpsons: O Brother, Where Bart Thou?

One snowy day in Springfield, Lisa informs Bart that she and Maggie share a bond that Bart will never understand because he doesn’t have a brother, so Bart asks Homer for a baby brother.

The Simpsons: The Fight Before Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Springfield, but while Marge gets in the holiday spirit, it’s bah humbug for the rest of the family. Martha Stewart provides a guest voice, and Katy Perry stars as herself in a live-action sequence.

South Park: A Very Crappy Christmas

With Mr. Hankey M.I.A. on Christmas, the boys decide to head into the sewers to find him. There, they meet [...]

South Park: Christmas in Canada?

Ike’s biological parents, Harry and Elise Gints, unexpectedly arrive on the Broflovskis’ doorstep during the family’s Hanukkah celebration, ready to [...]

South Park: Merry Christmas, Charlie Manson

Stan goes against his parents’ wishes to join his friends for a holiday trip to Cartman’s grandmother’s house in Nebraska, [...]

South Park: Mr. Hankey’s Christmas Classics

Originally aired to coincide with the release of a holiday CD by the same name, this episode — which is [...]

South Park: Red Sleigh Down

Finding himself in desperate need of a huge good deed to make the shift from the naughty to the nice [...]

South Park: Woodland Critter Christmas

A group of Woodland Christmas Critters enlists Stan to help protect a porcupine named Porcupiney, who is pregnant with the [...]

Special Agent Oso: For Angels With Snow/Dr. Snow

Oso teaches Liam how to make snow angels in “For Angels with Snow.” Then, in the second story, “Dr. Snow,” Oso helps Ethan learn the three special steps needed to make a snow globe.

Special Agent Oso: License to Sled/Snowflakes Are Forever

In “License to Sled,” Oso helps Henry and Hailey learn how to sled in time for their cousins’ visit. Then, in “Snowflakes Are Forever,” Oso teaches Gabriella how to make paper snowflakes for the Winter Festival.

Special Agent Oso: The Living Holiday Lights

Special Agent Oso travels around the globe to help three kids prepare for three different holiday celebrations – Celeste in France celebrates Christmas, Noah in Israel celebrates Hanukkah and Brayden in Washington, D.C. celebrates Kwanzaa.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Patchy the Pirate Presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas Special

Nobody in Bikini Bottom has ever heard of Christmas or Santa Claus until Sandy lets them in on this surface tradition.

The Story of Santa Claus

This animated musical holiday special features the voices of Edward Asner, Betty White and Tim Curry, and revolves around a gentle toymaker whose only wish is to deliver a toy to every child on Christmas.

The Story of the First Christmas Snow

When a young shepherd named Lucas is struck by lightning and left blind, a group of nuns take him in to their abbey. Here he begins his journey back to health, drawing strength from the love of the nuns and other children.

Team Unizoomi: Santa’s Little Fixers

It’s Christmas Eve and Santa’s toy-making machine is broken.The Umi team must get to Santa’s Workshop to help save Christmas and fast!

The Cleveland Show: Die Semi-Hard

To help pass the time while posing in a holiday nativity scene, Cleveland tells his family his own version of one of his favorite holiday stories – “Die Hard.”

The Simpsons: Holidays of Future Passed

This episode flashes forward 30 years to a futuristic Springfield, where Bart (Nancy Cartwright) and Lisa (Yeardley Smith) have children of their own and decide to spend the holidays as one big family at Homer and Marge’s house.

Tom & Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale

The animated cat and mouse duo find themselves in a wonderland set to Tchaikovsky’s classic “Nutcracker” score.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Actor Joel Grey narrates this animated holiday special adapted from the famous poem by Clement Moore.

A Very Pink Christmas

This new special tells the story of the iconic and cool Pink Panther as he discovers the true meaning of the holiday season during a heated Christmas tree sale competition with his arch nemesis, Big Nose.

Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too

Winnie the Pooh and Piglet rush to get Christopher Robin’s letter to Santa before it’s too late. With many obstacles before them, they learn the true meaning of Christmas.

The Year Without A Santa Claus

Mrs. Claus narrates this memorable children’s classic about the time she almost donned her husband’s famous red suit. Disenchanted with the lack of holiday spirit throughout the land, Santa (voiced by Mickey Rooney) decides not to deliver presents and Mrs. Claus and all the elves have to convince him to make his traditional Christmas Eve sleigh ride.

Yes, Virginia

CBS presents an animated take on the familiar story of Virginia O’Hanlon and her quest to find out if there really is a Santa Claus.

Yogi’s First Christmas

Yogi Bear and gang awaken from hibernation to enjoy Christmas, while thwarting two villains who are out to ruin the holiday, in this 1980 family feature.