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- DirectorHamish HamiltonStarsHannah WaddinghamJuno TempleJason SudeikisJoin Hannah Waddingham for stunning performances including Phil Dunster, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Ryder, and more.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsLuke KleinSean GunnMichael RookerStar-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.
- DirectorKen CunninghamStars'Weird Al' YankovicAllie FederAnthony DanielsFinn's plan to spend summer vacation with his friends Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO goes wrong when he's separated from the group.
- DirectorLino DiSalvoStarsGabriel BatemanCandace Cameron BureBrooke Monroe ConawayBlizzard, a young reindeer living at the North Pole, and his unique group of friends band together to save the future of Christmas, creating a magical holiday tradition in the process.
- DirectorMichael GiacchinoStarsGael García BernalLaura DonnellyHarriet Sansom HarrisFollows a lycanthrope superhero who fights evil using the abilities given to him by a curse brought on by his bloodline.
- DirectorLaura MurphyStarsWill ArnettJason BatemanPete DavidsonOur Detective is back with a critical case. Along with two celebrity guests, he's on a mission to solve who killed Santa? But the catch: Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph aren't given the script. They have no clue what's about to happen.
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsLady AJimmie AllenGabby BarrettLegendary acts and country music stars perform Christmas classics and festive collaborations; scheduled performers include Jimmie Allen, Louis York, The Shindellas, Breland, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson.
- DirectorJoseph C. TerryStarsKelly ClarksonAriana GrandeLeslie Odom Jr.Kelly Clarkson hosts this holiday spectacular filled with singing, dancing and celebrity guests.
- DirectorKen CunninghamStarsA.J. LoCascioBarbara GoodsonChristian SlaterDean, Poe and BB-8 must face their fears, stop an ancient evil from rising, and escape to make it back to their friends.
- DirectorLiz PatrickStarsMichael BubléLeon BridgesCamila CabelloMichael Bublé takes the stage for special performances and comedy sketches along with some other artists.
- DirectorKirk R. ThatcherStarsWill ArnettTaraji P. HensonDarren CrissOn Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneApril StewartWhat happened to the children who lived through the Pandemic? Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny survived, but will never be the same Post-COVID.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneApril StewartIf Stan, Kyle and Cartman could just work together, they could go back in time to make sure Covid never happened and save Kenny's life. Traveling back to the past seems to be the easy answer until they meet Victor Chaos.
- DirectorSteve CoxStarsJustin FletcherJohn SparkesLaura AikmanShaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?
- DirectorClay KaytisStarsEtienne KelliciKatie GriffinRob TinklerAfter finding out her grandmother won’t be visiting for Christmas, Lucy decides to cheer herself up by throwing the ultimate New Year’s Eve party. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to fulfill one of his resolutions before midnight.
- DirectorSean CharmatzTim HeitzStarsAnna KendrickJustin TimberlakeKenan ThompsonQueen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, but, things don't go as expected.
- DirectorBorja Peña GorosteguiStarsAffion CrockettJimmy FallonEsme JanA boy's meticulous, detailed plan leading up to Christmas goes topsy-turvy as Christmas morning draws near. But, despite all the changes, the true spirit of Christmas manages to shine.
- 20206.8 (24)TV SpecialDirectorJim GainesBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsJenna DewanWhoopi GoldbergJosh GrobanChristmas special starring the Radio City's Rockettes.
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsLady ALauren AkinsKelsea BalleriniVarious country singers sing Christmas songs.
- 2019– 46mTV-MA6.6 (894)TV EpisodeDirectorGreg NicoteroStarsAnna CampAdam PallyPete BurrisAn anxious man who is trying to figure out his disorder enlists into an organization called Shapeshifters Anonymous without realizing that Santa Clauses are after him.
- DirectorJim YockeyStarsDolly PartonDolly Parton sings Christmas songs and hymns and shares stories about her childhood that are near and dear to her heart.
- DirectorKen CunninghamStarsA.J. LoCascioAnthony DanielsBen PrendergastRey leaves her friends to prepare for Life Day as she sets off on an adventure to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force. At a mysterious temple, she is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure. Will she make it back in time for Life Day?
- DirectorBrad AblesonGuy Bar'elyFrank BaradatStarsCarlos AlazraquiPierre CoffinBrian T. DelaneyIllumination presents four new mini-movie escapades along with special guest appearances from some of Illumination's beloved characters from their "The Secret Life of Pets" and "Sing" franchises.
- DirectorDan AbrahamTrent CorreyStarsKristen BellJonathan GroffIdina MenzelOlaf's first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.
- DirectorAlan CarterStarsTim McGrawKimberly Williams-PaisleyKelly ClarksonCountry music star Brad Paisley hosts an hour-long prime-time variety special.
- DirectorJoe DeMaioStarsJulianne HoughDerek HoughVictor ArataBrother and sister and Emmy Award-winning choreographers Derek and Julianne Hough, each of whom and together will perform in show-stopping musical and dance performances.
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsReba McEntireBrad PaisleyTony Bennett
- DirectorMichael SimonStarsKristin ChenowethHowie MandelHeidi KlumDarci Lynne Farmer and her puppet friends Petunia, Oscar, Katie and Edna perform with special musical guests, and visit Farmer's hometown.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsAwkwafinaBen SchwartzZach GalifianakisJohn Legend and Chrissy Teigen host a Christmas party at their house.
- DirectorBooey KoberStarsMitch GrassiScott HoyingKirstin MaldonadoThe Grammy-winning a cappella group and special guests celebrate the holiday.
- DirectorPaul MillerStarsLady AKelsea BalleriniLuke Bryan
- DirectorDon Roy KingStarsTom HanksPeter DinklageMikey DaySet in a small suburban town on All Hallows' Eve and centers on Pumpkins and his dancing skeleton sidekicks, who show a young boy and his sister the true meaning of Halloween.
- DirectorChristian LambStarsGwen StefaniJailen BatesLauren GravittGwen Stefani's You Make It Feel Like Christmas is a TV special that features performances from Gwen Stefani's Christmas album, as well as comedy skits, special moments with: NE-YO, Seth McFarlane, Blake Shelton, Ken Jeong, Chelsea Handler.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsJosh GadIdina MenzelKristen BellA Christmas-themed special featuring characters from Walt Disney Pictures' 53rd full-length animated motion picture, "Frozen (2013)".
- Get in the holiday spirit with some of SNL's most memorable Thanksgiving sketches.
- DirectorJoel CrawfordStarsAnna KendrickJustin TimberlakeZooey DeschanelWhen the Queen of the Trolls, Poppy, finds out that the Bergens do not have holidays, she enlists help from her friends, Branch and the Snack Pack, to help her bring holidays to the Bergens.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsDarci Lynne FarmerMitch GrassiNayanna HolleyFrom classics tracks to modern jams, this one-hour oldish special features a variety of heartwarming a capella performances; exciting celebrity guests join the festivities to help deliver a Christmas celebration for the whole family.
- 1990– 1h6.1 (294)TV EpisodeDirectorDebbie PalacioStarsMatt LauerHoda KotbSavannah Guthrie
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJoey AlexanderKelsea BalleriniKelly ClarksonChristmas comes early in Nashville 2016 CMA Country Christmas lineup. The event was held at the Grand Ole Opry for a live audience taping. Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Eldredge, Chris Young, Kacey Musgraves, Brad Paisley, Trisha Yearwood, Rascal Flatts, Amy Grant and Jennifer Nettles all take the stage for the two-hour television special. In addition, Frozen and Broadway star Idina Menzel will also perform on the Opry stage, along with Sarah McLachlan, The Voice Season 9 winner Jordan Smith, Joey Alexander and Grammy-nominated singer Andra Day. Nettles will also assume the position of host for the evening - a role she has filled six times. She released her first holiday album, To Celebrate Christmas, on Oct. 28. "The taping of CMA Country Christmas has become a treasured holiday tradition for Nashville families," says CMA CEO Sarah Trahern in a press release. "And watching CMA Country Christmas on ABC is equally important as generations gather to celebrate the season." In the true spirit of Christmas, the taping of the show also serves as a toy drive benefiting the Toys for Tots Program as a partnership between ABC and the U.S. Marine Corps, who operate Toys for Tots. Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to the taping, which will be distributed to children in need throughout the Middle Tennessee region. The 2015 drive gathered more than 5,000 gifts. CMA Country Christmas airs Nov. 28 at 8PM ET on ABC. 2016 CMA Country Christmas Performers: Amy Grant Andra Day Brad Paisley Brett Eldredge Chris Young Idina Menzel Jennifer Nettles Joey Alexander Jordan Smith Kacey Musgraves Kelly Clarkson Kelsea Ballerini Loretta Lynn Rascal Flatts Sarah McLachlan Trisha Yearwood
- DirectorRicardo CurtisSteve MartinoMichael ThurmeierStarsBlake AndersonSteve ApostolinaTyree BrownWhen Sid takes a job as an egg nanny, he's unaware an old enemy has plans of his own. The shenanigans lead to the first egg hunt and creation of popular Easter traditions.
- DirectorMatt VogelStarsAlan MuraokaSuki LopezCaroll SpinneyElmo's father tells a tale of the man who brought cheer to a dreary and unfriendly Sesame Street.
- DirectorJoe DeMaioStarsPentatonixKelly ClarksonBriana Lee"A Pentatonix Christmas Special" celebrates the holiday season with a one-hour television event where viewers can enjoy the Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon Pentatonix performing an array of classic holiday tracks as well as modern favorites. Taking part in the fun will be superstar Reba McEntire, Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson and more!
- DirectorGregg GelfandStarsMichael BubléCéline DionTori KellyMichael Buble's Christmas show featuring top artists and Christmas classics.
- 1990–5.0 (41)TV EpisodeDirectorGary HalvorsonStarsSara BareillesTerry BeemanTony Bennett
- DirectorDon Roy KingMatt and OzBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsFred ArmisenEdward AsnerDan AykroydMemorable Thanksgiving- and family-themed sketches include Adam Sandler's Turkey Song, Ed Grimley's Thanksgiving and Dysfunctional Family Dinner.
- DirectorSteve PurcellStarsTom HanksTim AllenKristen SchaalIt's a post-Christmas play-date and the toys have to go up against the fearsome and aggressive new dino toys.
- DirectorGregg GelfandStarsLady GagaThe MuppetsElton JohnA Thanksgiving television special featuring Lady Gaga and The Muppets.
- DirectorDon Roy KingAkiva SchafferRhys ThomasStarsDon PardoFred ArmisenVanessa BayerThe Halloween special of Saturday Night Live.
- DirectorDon Roy KingBeth McCarthy-MillerChris McCumberStarsFred ArmisenEdward AsnerDan AykroydKaren is on first visit to new boyfriend's parents when she discovers something odd about his eating habits.
- DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsTom HanksTim AllenJoan CusackWoody and the gang are held up at a roadside motel and members of the group start to disappear. Woody sets about getting to the bottom of the mystery.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerRichie KeenStarsBlake SheltonKelly ClarksonMiranda LambertBlake Shelton hosts his first Christmas special, a star-studded event including both music and comedy.
- StarsGavin MagnusIn these spooktacular stories, your favorite DreamWorks characters from the blockbuster hits Shrek and Monsters vs. Aliens return in these chilling tales for the whole family.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsMichael BubléKevin ClashCarly Rae JepsenMichael Bublé: Home for the Holidays is an NBC Christmas special starring Michael Bublé, featuring Elmo, Blake Shelton, Carly Rae Jepsen and Rod Stewart, among others. The special was recorded on October 5, 2012 in Vancouver, Canada.
- DirectorDon Roy KingBeth McCarthy-MillerPaul MillerStarsDan AykroydAmy PoehlerSNL presents its favorite holiday sketches spanning nearly 40 years.
- DirectorTom OwensStarsJay BaruchelGerard ButlerCraig FergusonHiccup and Toothless discover an island of never-before-seen dragons.
- DirectorAndrew BeallFrank MolieriStarsAustin LuxAmanda PaceTrenton RogersLinus is pushed to his limits when he learns Grandma is coming to visit and plans on ridding him of his childish security blanket.
- DirectorKaren DisherStarsRay RomanoJohn LeguizamoDenis LearySid, Eddie and Crash get in trouble with Santa and have to get their names off of the naughty list.
- DirectorJoe DeMaioStarsJustin BieberMichael BubléAlexander BurkeInterspersed with comedy sketches and interviews with kids, Michael Bublé performs his holiday tunes.
- DirectorRobert PorterStarsSeth RogenKiefer SutherlandJames HoranAfter a mutant alien pumpkin explodes on the Murphy's carrot garden, zombie carrots start attacking the immediate area, and it's up to the Monsters to save the night again.
- DirectorGary TrousdaleStarsSean BishopCody CameronAron WarnerThe Three Pigs live in a house together, but Heimlich gets scared when he sees Wolf move in next door and acting strange.
- DirectorChad EikhoffStarsBrendan DoolingMichael MayDoug WilliamsAn elf attempts to help a boy believe.
- DirectorTim JohnsonStarsJack BlackDustin HoffmanAngelina JoliePo is to host the annual winter holiday feast and he struggles to meet his friends' expectations.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsBetty WhiteDave FoleyDerek RichardsonWayne and Lanny now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact Mrs. Claus who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santas secret workshop.
- DirectorGary TrousdaleRaman HuiStarsMike MyersCameron DiazAntonio BanderasShrek gets in the Halloween spirit by challenging his fairytale friends to come up with scary stories for a contest. But the gang learn that they'll have to spend the night in Lord Farquaad's haunted castle before the winner is named.
- DirectorDavid SorenStarsBen StillerChris RockDavid SchwimmerWhen Santa and his reindeer crash onto Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melvin, and the penguins to save Christmas.
- DirectorKevin DetersStevie WermersStarsDave FoleySarah ChalkeMason CottonWayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
- DirectorPeter RamseyStarsReese WitherspoonSeth RogenHugh LaurieOn Halloween, innocent-looking carved pumpkins reveal themselves for what they really are -- mutant aliens.
- 2005– 43mTV-MA9.2 (5.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorFred SavageStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyDennis and Dee decide to teach Frank a lesson "A Christmas Carol"-style, and Mac and Charlie learn some shocking things about their childhood Christmas traditions.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsPam ArcieroJennifer BarnhartFran BrillSesame Street characters help Elmo count down the days leading up to Christmas.
- DirectorGary TrousdaleStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazThis half-hour animated TV special features the Shrek characters putting their own spin on holiday traditions.
- DirectorSpike BrandtTony CervoneStarsChantal StrandIan James CorlettKathleen BarrTom and his army of stray cats take over Jerry's magical kingdom of living toys. Chased by Tom and his cronies, Jerry must find the Toymaker and get help to win his kingdom back before sunrise when the window of opportunity closes.
- DirectorCharles VisserStarsJoe AlaskeyBob BergenBilly WestGreedy duck hates Christmas but loves money. Throughout the night, he gets visited by three ghosts.
- DirectorVictor DiNapoliKen DiegoEmily SquiresStarsCaroll SpinneyJoey MazzarinoMatt VogelOscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
- DirectorGary TrousdaleStarsTom McGrathChris MillerChristopher KnightsThe penguins of the Central Park Zoo have an adventure in the city on Christmas Eve.
- DirectorLarry LeichliterBill MelendezStarsJimmy BennettAdam Taylor GordonAshley RoseLinus and Lucy's younger brother Rerun wants a dog for Christmas, and Snoopy's brother Spike may be the answer.
- DirectorSaul BlinkoffElliot M. BourStarsJim CummingsKen SansomJimmy BennettRoo is upset when Rabbit cancels Easter and declares "Spring Cleaning Day" instead.
- DirectorLarry LeichliterStarsWesley SingermanSerena BermanCorey PadnosThe Peanuts gang have more misadventures at Christmas time.
- DirectorBill MelendezStarsWesley SingermanLauren SchaffelCorey PadnosLinus tries to get away from Sally as she continues to try and get Linus to like her. Lucy wants kisses and chocolates from Schroeder. Charlie Brown tries to dance with Peppermint Patty.
- DirectorKen DiegoStarsKevin ClashKelly RipaCharles Edward HallIn the first-ever Elmo's World holiday special, Elmo is happily gearing up to celebrate Christmas. But what present will he give Dorothy, his beloved goldfish?
- DirectorPeter PeakeStarsArdal O'HanlonJane HorrocksSteve CooganRobbie and his fellow reindeer have a tourist business offering guided tours. On a tour gone wrong, Robbie is saved by a lost tribe of Vikings, but no one believes him. The Vikings later help the reindeer overcome Evil Blitzen.
- DirectorPhil RomanStarsElmo ShropshireMichele LeeSusan BluA youth embarks on a journey to find his missing grandmother and prove that Santa Claus is real.
- DirectorRichard StarzakStarsRobbie WilliamsArdal O'HanlonPaul WhitehouseRobbie, an out-of-condition reindeer, tries to earn a place on Santa's crack sleigh team.
- 1999– 1h 5m7.2 (367)TV EpisodeDirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerPaul MillerDave WilsonStarsDan AykroydAlec BaldwinJohn BelushiSNL compilation holiday collection of skits spanning the years from the original cast of the mid seventies up to the nineties.
- DirectorJun FalkensteinStarsBrady BluhmPeter CullenJim CummingsIt's Thanksgiving time in the Hundred Acre Wood and Winnie the Pooh and all his friends bring food for the big dinner. Piglet brings acorns, Pooh brings honey, Owl brings biscuits, Gopher brings lemonade, and Tigger brings ice cream. But then, Rabbit walks in and tells them their Thanksgiving dinner was unacceptable and informs them that a real Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, so Pooh and his friends set out to find those very items.
- DirectorEmily SquiresLisa SimonJon StoneStarsJerry NelsonKevin ClashMartin P. RobinsonLook who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun. Get ready for nonstop jokes, songs and spooky surprises with Telly, Baby Bear, Bert and Ernie. Elmo Says Boo! is sure to make you shriek - with laughter.
- DirectorEmily SquiresStarsCharles DurningHarvey FiersteinMaya AngelouElmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.
- DirectorToby BluthDebbie BaberDave BrainStarsEdward AsnerJim CummingsTim CurryThe special presents an origin story for Santa Claus, who is depicted as a man named Nicholas Claus who wishes to give every child in the world a gift for Christmas. The elves of the North Pole become obligated to grant his wish, facing great obstacles.
- DirectorRobert AlvarezHawley PrattStarsCharlie AdlerGregg BergerGreg BursonWhen Yogi eats all of the candy for Jellystone's Easter Jamboree, Ranger Smith threatens to send him to a Siberian Circus. The only way for Yogi to save the day is to find the real Easter Bunny and bring him to the Jamboree.
- DirectorBill MelendezStarsJimmy GuardinoJohn Christian GraasMolly DunhamCharlie Brown and his friends compete in an American football punt pass kick contest for tickets for the Super Bowl.
- DirectorRay PattersonStarsHenry CordenJean Vander PylFrank WelkerFred and Wilma try to teach a wayward boy about values.
- DirectorEvert BrownBill MelendezStarsJonathan WintersJan HooksAndrea MartinThe continuing exploits of the famous snowman as he goes up against a more powerful force which threatens all of Christmas.
- DirectorBill MelendezStarsJamie E. SmithJohn Christian GraasMarnette PattersonThe Peanuts gang prepares for the holidays in their own unique ways.
- DirectorChuck PattonStarsDon AdamsFrank WelkerMaurice LaMarcheInspector Gadget is off to the North Pole to stop Dr. Claw from taking over Santa's elves and workshop.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerDave WilsonStarsMike MyersDana CarveyCompilation of Halloween themed sketches from various seasons of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Wayne's World's Wayne and Garth.
- DirectorSam JaimesStarsKaleb HenleyBrandon StewartOlivia BurnetteLinus falls for a new girl who soon must go to the hospital for cancer treatment.
- CreatorCharles M. SchulzStarsBill MelendezErin ChaseJason MendelsonCharlie Brown and the Peanuts gang experience various episodes and aspects of American history and culture.