You can watch the classic Rankin/Bass special on a few different services, but most options are purchase-only rather than part of a subscription.
Streaming services
- It is currently available to stream with a live-TV style subscription on fuboTV in some regions.
- It often airs on NBC and Freeform during the holiday season, which you can stream through their respective apps or any live-TV service that carries those channels (like Hulu with Live TV or similar).
Buy or digital rental-style options
- You can buy the special digitally on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV for around $9.99 in the U.S., and also on services like Fandango at Home / Vudu and Google Play/YouTube Movies.
- On some devices (like Roku), it also shows up as purchasable through the built-in store, which typically just resells one of the same digital storefronts above.
Free or ad-supported options
- Around the holidays, it may stream free with ads on services such as Tubi or Pluto TV while it is airing on broadcast TV, though availability can change year to year and may be limited to certain dates.
- There are currently no always-on, completely free, on‑demand options; most “free” viewings come from live or scheduled broadcasts (NBC, Freeform) or limited-time ad-supported streams.
