'Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer' is back on NBC. How to watch, stream

Look no further for Christmas cheer, as a crimson-snouted hero is here to guide us into the holiday season.

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" returns to NBC for the second time this year after decades of airing on CBS. Originally premiering in 1964 on NBC, the holiday classic is narrated by Burl Ives as the singing snowman who delivers the theme song "Rudolph," now a quintessential Christmas recording.

The beloved stop-motion animation special stars characters we look forward to seeing every holiday season, including Yukon Cornelius the prospector, a gaggle of misfit toys, and the Abominable Snow Monster. And, of course, Rudolph himself, who saves Christmas from some seriously adverse sleigh-driving weather

Here's how to catch "Rudolph" on TV and streaming this season.

Where to watch 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' on TV

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" switched to NBC from its usual airing spot on CBS last year. Those looking to watch it on TV will have to find their local channel to turn on NBC and catch it there or online at NBC.com.

Originally, the beloved film hit the airwaves on NBC in 1964 but moved over to CBS in 1971, where it remained for five decades until coming home in 2024.

When does 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' air on TV?

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will air on NBC on Friday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. ET/PT and Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

It is also part of Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" lineup, meaning it will air multiple times on the channel. Cable subscribers can catch the classic on Freeform on the following schedule:

Dec 6 at 9:10 p.m. ET/PT
Dec 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET/PT
Dec. 18 at 8:15 p.m. ET/PT
Dec. 19 at 4:10 p.m. ET/PT
Dec. 21 at 5:45 p.m. ET/PT
Dec. 22 at 1:35 p.m. ET/PT
Dec. 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET/PT
Dec. 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET/PT

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Where to stream 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'?

Non-cable fans are not out of luck: "Rudolph" will also be available for streaming this holiday season.

The stop-motion classic is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Tubi TV and Pluto TV. However, you will have to pay to purchase the movie outright on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Google Play, all of which offer it for $9.99. It is not available as part of existing paid memberships or for rent on these platforms.

You can also stream it live on Tubi and Pluto while it airs on TV.

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