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How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2024

As 2024 winds down, now is the season for cozying up in front of the TV with the classics — here's how and when you can watch all your favorite "Peanuts" holiday specials this year for free.

For many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang mark some of our very first movie memories. That's why Apple is ensuring everyone can revisit those warm and fuzzy childhood feelings, regardless of whether or not they have an active Apple TV+ subscription.

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" follows the "Peanuts" crew on their Halloween adventures, from trick-or-treating to waiting for the mythical Great Pumpkin. It will be available on Apple TV+ to stream for free on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20.

The Peanuts kids celebrate friends and family alike in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," which is available to watch for free on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24.

The classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will be available for everyone on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15.

While everyone can watch for free on the dates listed above, Apple TV+ subscribers can watch any time all season long.

Where to watch "Charlie Brown" on Apple TV+

You can watch the "Peanuts" specials and any other available Apple TV+ shows and series in a few ways. This includes the official Apple apps, such as that on the iPhone.

However, there is there is also the Apple TV set-top box and select smart TVs.

Most modern browsers allow users from any platform to stream online, which is the most convenient way for people without Apple devices to watch specials.

How to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on Apple TV+ without a subscription

  1. In any modern web browser, go to tv.apple.com
  2. Log into your iCloud account or make a new one
  3. Find the show and press Play
  4. Watch it on your computer or stream it to a television of your choice

You can also stream from the iPhone or iPad version of the Apple TV app. Plus, you can watch those apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.



2 Comments

entropys 4316 comments · 13 Years

I have just renewed my ATV+ subscription after a fairly long hiatus. Wanted to catch up with recent seasons of shows I originally enjoyed.

Let’s just say I am finding newer seasons are boring, preachy and the worst sin of all, predictable.  

Having yet another peanuts Christmas special is a good example of this.  I guess it isn’t as bad and cringey as a Mariah Carey Christmas special, but still. Unoriginal, predictable.

It’s time for some newer writers with imaginative, completely new stories that people actually rush home to watch.  The current stable are not cutting it.  

pulseimages 656 comments · 8 Years

Charlie Brown should be free for all!