The festive season is upon us, bringing with it a list of classic films to enjoy before Christmas, including the timeless holiday favorite, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which holds the record for the longest-running holiday special.

This cherished stop-motion animated feature follows Rudolph, a reindeer who faces rejection due to his unique glowing red nose. After venturing away from home, he encounters a quirky group comprising Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius, a collection of misfit toys, and the Abominable Snow Monster. Ultimately, Rudolph returns to help save Christmas, using his nose to steer Santa’s sleigh through tough weather conditions.

The iconic Burl Ives narrated the 1964 movie, endowing it with his recognizable voice as the snowman while performing the classic theme song “Rudolph,” which has become a Christmas staple.

After spending over 50 years on CBS, the beloved “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” will return to its original home, NBC, this year.

Here’s how to watch “Rudolph” on television and streaming services this holiday season.

Television Broadcast for ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

This year, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” has shifted from CBS to NBC. To catch it in the traditional manner, viewers should locate their local NBC channel or stream it on NBC.com.

The film first aired on NBC back in 1964 before moving to CBS in 1971, where it remained until its return to NBC this year.

Air Dates for ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” will broadcast on NBC at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Friday, Dec. 6, and again on Thursday, Dec. 12, also at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Additionally, it is part of Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” festivities, which means it will air several times on that channel. Viewers with cable can catch it on Freeform at the following times:

• Dec. 7 at 9:10 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 8 at 6:10 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 16 at 9:20 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 17 at 7:55 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 21 at 6:15 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 25 at 11 p.m. ET/PT

Streaming Options for ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

If you prefer streaming over cable, you’re in luck, as “Rudolph” will also be available on various platforms this holiday season.

This beloved film can be found on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Tubi TV, and Pluto TV. Please note that you will need to purchase it on Amazon Prime and Apple TV for $7.99, as it is not included with current membership plans or available for rent.

You can watch it live for free on Tubi and Pluto while it airs on television.

The Voice Cast of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’

• Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman
• Larry D. Mann as Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster
• Billie Mae Richards as Rudolph
• Paul Soles as Hermey
• Stan Francis as Santa Claus and King Moonracer
• Alfie Scopp as Charlie-In-The-Box, Fireball, and other reindeer
• Janis Orenstein as Clarice (voice)
• Paul Kligman as Donner, Clarice’s Father, and Comet the Coach
• Carl Banas as Head Elf, Spotted Elephant, and other toys
• Corinne Conley as Doll and others
• Peg Dixon as Mrs. Donner, Mrs. Claus, and others