‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ is free to watch for 2 days. Here’s when
‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ is free to watch for 2 days. Here’s when
Catherine Messier, USA TODAY NETWORK - New EnglandSat, November 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM UTC
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Christmas specials may be more well known than Thanksgiving movies, but for many, the fall holiday season is marked by the Peanuts special "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."
Since its TV debut in 1973, the 30-minute Peanuts special aired on TV each November, welcoming viewers to ring in the holiday with Peppermint Patty, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang around a Thanksgiving feast of toast, jelly beans, popcorn and pretzels.
However, the rights to the Thanksgiving special were acquired by Apple in 2020, meaning it is no longer available to watch for free on TV. Don't have an Apple TV account? You can still watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" this November, but for two days only.
Here's how to watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" this year.
Where to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving'
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" is available to watch exclusively on Apple TV.
The streaming service is the exclusive home for all things Peanuts until 2030, according to a press release. Apple acquired exclusive rights to stream the "Peanuts" holiday specials on Apple TV+ in 2020 after decades of the specials airing on CBS and ABC.
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How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for free
On Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 only, Apple TV will allow non-subscribers to watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" for free, with no account required. All that is needed to access the movie is your Apple ID.
Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers can watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," along with other Peanuts classics, at any time. Subscriptions for Apple TV start at $14.99 per month, and the platform also offers bundling plans and a seven-day free trial.
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Kaycee Sloan of the USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ is free to watch for 2 days. Here’s when
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