The holiday season has begun, and that means it’s time for traditions. While “traditions” usually conjure up thoughts of age-old practices, some are a bit more modern: like watching Peanuts holiday specials on TV. The first of several holiday-themed episodes, This is the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownis a Halloween classic now exclusively on Apple TV+.
While Apple has allowed PBS to air the special in previous years, that’s not the case in 2022. However, if you don’t subscribe to Apple TV+, you’ll still be able to participate in this great tradition because Apple is making Great pumpkin available for free viewing for a few days at the end of the month. And those currently subscribed to Apple TV+ can watch Great pumpkin anytime, even in February if that suits you.
How to watch Great pumpkin free on Apple TV+
From October 28 to 31, anyone with an Apple ID (free signup) can watch This is the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. You can watch through these places:
- While the TV app on iPhone, iPad or Mac
- On smart TVs with the Apple TV+ app
- On the tv.apple.com network
- On an Apple TV device
Apple TV+ offers all the classic Peanuts holiday season specials that have aired on television for decades. In addition to Great pumpkinApple TV+ has Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, A Charlie Brown Christmasand Happy New Year, Charlie Brown. Apple hasn’t announced whether these other holiday promotions will also be available for free for a limited time, but it’s likely that they will be.
A few years ago, Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts animated series, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and other memorable characters. Apple has since aired new Peanuts shows like The Snoopy Show and Snoopy in spaceand new movies including Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, Lucy’s schooland It’s the little things, Charlie Brown.
Apple TV+ TV streaming subscription service is $6.99/£6.99 per month and can be renewed annually for $69/£69. Apple TV+ is also included in Apple One subscription packages, which include other Apple services such as Apple Music, Apple News+ and iCloud storage. Apple One bundles are priced between $16.95/£16.95 and $32.95/£32.95 per month.
For more information about Apple TV+, read our Apple TV+ FAQ. We also have a detailed list of current Apple TV+ shows and upcoming shows.
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