How to watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ for free on Apple TV+
The holiday season has begun and that means it’s time for traditions. While “traditions” usually conjure up thoughts of centuries-old practices, some are slightly more modern: like watching Peanuts holiday specials on TV. The first of several holiday-themed episodes, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownis a Halloween classic, now available exclusively on Apple TV+.
While Apple has allowed PBS to air the special for the past several years, that’s not the case in 2022. However, if you don’t subscribe to Apple TV+, you can still take part in this great tradition, because Apple does Great pumpkin Available for free for a few days at the end of the month. And those who currently subscribe to Apple TV+ can watch Great pumpkin any time, even in February, if it suits you.
like watching Great pumpkin free on Apple TV+
From October 28th to 31st, anyone with an Apple ID (free registration) can watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. You can watch at these places:
- Via the TV app on iPhone, iPad or Mac
- On smart TVs with the Apple TV+ app
- On the web at tv.apple.com
- On an Apple TV device
Apple TV+ has all the classic Peanuts holiday specials that have been televised for decades. In addition to Great pumpkinApple TV+ has A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, A Charlie Brown Christmasand Happy New Year, Charlie Brown. Apple hasn’t announced whether these other Christmas deals will also be offered for free for a limited period, but it’s likely that they will be.
A few years ago, Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts animated series, starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and other memorable characters. Since then, Apple has aired new Peanuts shows, such as The Snoopy Show and Snoopy in spaceand new movies, including Peanuts in Space: Mysteries of Apollo 10, Lucy’s schooland It’s the little things, Charlie Brown.
The Apple TV+ subscription TV streaming service costs $4.99 per month and can be renewed annually for $49.99. Apple TV+ is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles, which include other Apple services like Apple Music, Apple News+, and iCloud storage. Apple One Bundles range from $14.95 to $29.95 per month.
For more information about Apple TV+, see our Apple TV+ FAQ. We also have a detailed list of current Apple TV+ shows and upcoming shows.