The Andy Williams Christmas Show

A Doonesbury Special

November 1977 •English

Garry Trudeau's classic characters (Mike Doonesbury, Zonker, etc.) examine how their lifestyles, priorities, and concerns have changed since the end of their idealistic college days in the 1960s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

LazyTown Surprise Santa

October 2005 •English

Robbie Rotten discovers the LazyTowners are having a Christmas party, and believing he wasn't invited, sets out to ruin the day with a giant snowball.

The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait

December 1978 •English

Richard and Karen Carpenter host a musical celebration of the holiday with celebrity guests Gene Kelly, Georgia Engel, and Jimmy & Kristy McNichol.

A Hollywood Hounds Christmas

December 1994 •English

Just as Christmas in Hollywood is starting to look glum, three darling pets discover an opportunity to make some extra money by entering a singing contest. Cuz, Dude and Rosie must battle the streets of Hollywood to make their way to the contest, in hopes of winning the $1,000 first prize.

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

December 1970 •English

A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

November 2013 •English

Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from ARTPOP and Muppet sketches.

He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special

December 1985 •English

In this special Christmas episode of the He-Man and She-Ra cartoons, their sidekick Orko accidentally gets beamed to Earth during a test of a new spy satellite. Orko manages to get back Planet Eternia, but brings along two Earth children, Alisha and Manuel, with him. Since it's Christmastime on Earth, the kids are naturally filled with the holiday spirit, but this overflowing goodwill attracts the unwelcome attention of the Horde Prime and Skeletor. Will the combined power of He-Man, She-Ra and the spirit of Christmas be enough to stop them?

Gospel Live! Presented By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

February 2024 •English

A one-of-a-kind musical celebration that honors the legacy and influence of Gospel music in America. Contemporary artists join celebrated gospel singers to perform their favorite gospel classics in this live companion to the Gospel docuseries.

Holiday Homecoming with Jewel

December 2016 •English

“Holiday Homecoming with Jewel” features Homer’s famous musical star, Jewel Kilcher, her aunt Mossy Kilcher, and some of the stars of the Discovery Channel reality TV show, “Alaska: The Last Frontier” — Jewel’s dad Atz Kilcher, Bonnie Dupree, Eve and Eivin Kilcher, and Nikos Kilcher.

Que les fêtes commencent!

December 2018 •French

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special

December 2020 •English

The story of two queens who set out to create a classic Christmas TV variety show, but just can’t agree on how. DeLa tries her hardest to uphold the cheery Christmas traditions of her childhood. Meanwhile, Jinkx is much more interested in bawdy jokes, cute boys, and boozy libations.

A BuzzFeed Holiday Special: Live!

December 2018 •English

Aria Inthavong is visited by a whole host of BuzzFeed's most popular personalities to celebrate the holidays in a vibrant live special streamed to audiences worldwide.

Have I Got a Christmas for You

December 1977 •English

Members of a town's Jewish community decide to substitute for their Christian friends and neighbors so they can enjoy Christmas. The good folk humorously attempt jobs they have never done before.

Le cauchemar de Naël

December 2020 •French

Drag Queen Christmas 2020

November 2020 •English

Deck the halls with boughs of hennys: Your favorite drag stars from RuPaul's Drag Race and The Boulet Brothers' Dragula are coming together for a jolly holiday special. "Unfortunately, COVID has sidelined our tour this year," producer Murray Hodgson said in a press statement. "This would have been our fifth season on tour and there was no way we were going to let down the fans this year, so we’re making it available "on demand" for fans all around the world. Fans can watch the show with family and friends as many times as they want throughout the entire holiday season."

A Muppet Family Christmas

December 1987 •English

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.

The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration

May 1986 •English

A live-action and animated television special featuring clips from past episodes and spin-offs combined with new animation and musical segments.

A Very Gaga Thanksgiving

November 2011 •English

An intimate look inside the private life of award-winning artist Lady Gaga as she performs eight songs in front of a small audience filled with her close friends and family.

Dorothy's Christmas in Oz

November 2018 •English

Dorothy introduces Oz to Christmas and of course Oz adds a few traditions of it's own. Santa comes to deliver holiday cheer and presents to all. The Wicked Witch has kidnapped Santa in an attempt to steal his magic.

Beetle Bailey

January 1989 •English

When a group of generals from the Pentagon notify General Halftrack that they want to inspect a model of the modern soldier, Beetle Bailey probably wasn't what they had in mind.