A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving aired the Sunday before Thanksgiving in 2021, so check your local listings for the return of the classic film. If you don’t have access to cable (or want to watch the film early), there are several other ways to watch the Thanksgiving classic this season. AppleTV+ users can stream the film right now, and there are a few other ways to watch it if you aren’t a subscriber. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving tells the story of Charlie Brown attempting to organize a Thanksgiving feast at the request of his friend Peppermint Patty. As the characters throw together an impromptu celebration, they learn about the meaning of the holiday—that it’s all about appreciating what you have. It’s a sweet reminder that feels especially relevant now. Here are all the other ways you can watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving this year.
Watch on PBS
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving aired on the Sunday before Thanksgiving in 2021 on PBS and PBS Kids. Check your local listings for the return of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and all their pals.
Apple TV+
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is currently available to stream on Apple TV+ for anyone who subscribes to the service (you can sign up here!). If you don’t have a subscription, not to worry—last year, Apple allowed streaming for free for everyone during the three days surrounding Thanksgiving, and we’re hopeful they’ll do that again this year.
Vudu
The classic Thanksgiving movie, along with two other holiday Peanuts specials (The Mayflower Voyagers and Play It Again, Charlie Brown) are available to stream on Vudu right now. Vudu is a streaming platform that doesn’t require a subscription; just rent and stream the movies and episodes you want to watch.