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Where to Watch the Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
Get ready for some festive ha-ha-has.
If you're looking for the best way to get into the holiday spirit, NBC has just the thing. A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special!
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special will highlight some of the most memorable Christmas-themed sketches from the show's 49 seasons.
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Read on to learn how to watch SNL's annual Christmas special.
Where to watch A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special airs Thursday, December 14 at 8/7c on NBC. It airs next day on Peacock. If you miss these holiday festivities, no worries: The two-hour Christmas special will air again on December 23 at 8/7c on NBC.
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This isn't the only SNL holiday special airing this year. A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special will air Wednesday, November 22 from 9-11 p.m. ET on NBC and the next day on Peacock.
“We take enormous pride in delivering a plethora of heartwarming specials during the holidays that families can enjoy,” said NBCU Media Group Executive Vice President of Live Events and Specials Jen Neal. “From the Thanksgiving parade to the tree lighting to our musical events, these programs are a symbol of our company’s commitment to bringing the country together and celebrating one another.”
Below, see the complete list of holiday specials airing on NBC in the 2023 season:
Countdown to Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
When: Wednesday, November 22, 8-9 p.m. on NBC
A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special
When: Wednesday, November 22, 9-11 p.m. on NBC, next day on Peacock
The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
When: Thursday, November 23, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on NBC and simulcast live on Peacock; encore at 2 p.m.
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina
When: Thursday, November 23, 12-2 p.m. on NBC and simulcast on Peacock; encore on Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
That's My Jam
When: Monday, November 27, 9-10 p.m. on NBC, next day on Peacock
Christmas in Rockefeller Center
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m. on NBC and simulcast on Peacock
Christmas at Graceland
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 10-11 p.m. on NBC and simulcast on Peacock; encore on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
When: The 1966 cartoon versions airs Thursday, November 30, 8-8:30 p.m. with an encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. and currently available on Peacock. Jim Carrey's 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas airs Monday, December 25 at 8:30/7:30c on NBC. It's also available on Peacock between December 20 and December 31.
Shrek the Halls
When: Thursday, November 30, 8:30-9 p.m. on NBC; encore on Dec. 9 at 9 p.m.
lake Shelton's Holiday Bartacular Featuring Ice T
When: Monday, December 4, 10-11 p.m. on NBC, next day on Peacock
Christmas at the Opry
When: Thursday, December 7, 8-10 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock; encore on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 9 p.m.
Barry Manilow's A Very Barry Christmas
When: Monday, December 11, 10-11 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock ; encore Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m.
A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special
When: Thursday, December 14, 8-10 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock;encore on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 9 p.m.
Dolly Parton's A Coat of Many Colors
When: Friday, December 15, 8-10 p.m. on NBC
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
When: Saturday, December 9, 8:30-9 p.m. on NBC
Password Holiday Special
When: Monday, December 18, 10-11 p.m. on NBC
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
When: Thursday, December 21, 9-11 p.m. on NBC
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
When: Friday, December 22, 8-10 p.m. on NBC
It's a Wonderful Life
When: Saturday, December 24, 8-11 p.m. on NBC
Christmas Eve Mass
When: Sunday, December 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on NBC
135 Rose Parade Presented by Honda
When: Monday, January 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT on NBC
135 Rose Parade Presented by Honda
When: Monday, January 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT on NBC
The streets of Pasadena, Calif., are lined with thousands of parade fans as gorgeous rose-covered floats and marching bands partake in their annual New Year’s holiday festivities. The event is hosted by TODAY anchors Hoda Kotb and Al Roker.
Originally published Dec 8, 2022.
