When Is ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ on TV This Year?

If you’re like me, there is something so special about rewatching the nostalgic Rankin/Bass specials during the holidays — especially the stop-motion classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which first premiered on December 6, 1964, as part of the General Electric Fantasy Hour on NBC. This year, the beloved special will air on Thursday, December 5, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:15pm ET on NBC, with an encore presentation on Wednesday, December 11, at 8:00pm.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will also air on Freeform on December 6 at 9:10pm, December 7 at 3:30pm, December 18 at 8:15pm, December 19 at 4:10pm, December 21 at 5:45pm, December 22 at 1:35pm, December 24 at 8:15pm and December 25 at 5pm.