WASHINGTON — While you won't find "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on TV this year , everyone is able to watch the classic Halloween special for free later this month . Back in 2020, Apple TV+ became the new home to all things Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, including the beloved holiday specials. While the animated specials used to also air on TV, this will be the third year in a row where you can only watch the Halloween special on Apple TV+.
If you're already a subscriber, you can watch the Peanuts specials any time you want, all season long. Before you say "good grief," Apple has announced it'll once again make all of the Charlie Brown holiday specials available for nonsubscribers to watch for free for a couple days each. “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” will be available to watch for free on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20; “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” will be available November 23 and November 24; and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be available December 14 and December 15.
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" premiered on CBS in 1966, then moved to ABC in 2001, where it had aired every year until 2020 . How to watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" for free 1. Go to tv.
apple.com or download the Apple TV app 2. Search for "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and hit play to stream for free from Oct.
19-20. If you're an Apple TV+ subscriber, you can watch anytime. Apple also offers a seven-day free trial, .
