How to Watch and Stream ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’

Get ready to gobble up some laughs and gratitude.

No Turkey Day is complete without A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the Peanuts classic that first premiered on CBS in November 1973. As the tenth prime-time animated special from Charles M. Schulz, it’s a feast of fun featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang navigating a holiday full of chaos, popcorn, pretzel sticks and jelly beans.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was Schulz’s third holiday special, following the beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966), proving that no matter the season, the Peanuts gang always serves up heart (and a side of hilarity) on the menu.

Watching the Emmy-winning special is an anticipated holiday tradition for many, and fortunately, it’s available to stream this season. However, options to do so are limited, as it won’t be shown on broadcast TV.

Here’s everything to know about where to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving about?

The official synopsis for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving reads, “Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, even though he’s going to see his grandmother; Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.”

The 30-minute-long Peanuts special teaches the meaning of Thanksgiving while exploring themes of friendship, appreciativeness, kindness and holiday cheer.

Which streaming service is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving available on?

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is available to stream exclusively on Apple TV, the home for any and all Peanuts holiday specials since 2020. While there is a fee to use the platform, the streamer offers a seven-day free trial to new subscribers.

In October 2025, the streamer announced a five-year extension of their Peanuts partnership, meaning it would continue to host the specials until 2030.

“Our commitment, dedication and passion for Peanuts runs deep,” Tara Sorensen, head of children’s programming at Apple TV, said in a statement. “These beloved characters and stories hold a timeless significance, resonating with people of all ages across the globe. And we are delighted that the iconic holiday specials will be available for everyone to experience, continuing this time-honored, comforting tradition.”

Where can I watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?

Historically, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving aired on broadcast television. In fact, it originally aired on CBS.

However, Apple TV+ acquired the rights to all Peanuts content in 2020. As a result, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is no longer airing on broadcast TV and can only be watched on Apple TV+ with a subscription.