20 Christmas TV Shows and Specials to Stream Over the Holidays

From 'The Santa Clauses' to 'Dash & Lily,' here are the best Christmas TV shows and specials to stream over the holidays

It’s time to get in the Christmas spirit and what better way than tuning into some holiday favorites?

Though there are plenty of new movies coming out this holiday season, there are also plenty of merry TV shows streaming online for the perfect holiday binge.

Netflix’s short-lived series Dash & Lily will leave you with all the warm and fuzzy feelings, while Disney+’s The Santa Clauses packs in the holiday magic (and keeps the fun going with its current second season).

Plus, there are plenty of holiday specials to keep you entertained, from childhood favorites like A Charlie Brown Christmas to musical-packed numbers like High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special.

Read ahead for the best TV shows and specials to stream this holiday season.

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The Santa Clauses

Set almost 30 years after the original Santa Clause film, the series follows Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) as he decides to retire and tries to find a suitable replacement to pass on the red Santa coat to.

Watch The Santa Clauses on Disney+

Dash & Lily

Based on the adult novel series Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, the rom-com follows two very different teenagers living in New York City who form a deep connection over a series of messages in a red notebook.

Watch Dash & Lily on Netflix

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Merry Happy Whatever

Starring Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler and Ashley Tisdale, the series follows a dad and his family as they try to deal with the stress of the holidays.

Watch Merry Happy Whatever on Netflix

Christmas Flow

The French series follows a journalist and a rapper who form an unlikely romance over the holiday season.

Watch Christmas Flow on Netflix

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Based on the comic strip Peanuts, the 1965 animated television special centers on Charlie Brown as he tries to lift his spirits over the holiday season.

Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV+

A Garfield Christmas

Based on the Garfield comic strip, the animated television special focuses on the titular orange cat as he spends the holidays on a farm and learns the true meaning of Christmas.

Watch A Garfield Christmas on Apple TV+

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

The 1999 animated special includes three features and has cameos from many different Disney characters throughout. Plus, there’s a 2004 sequel titled Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas for an extra dose of holiday Disney magic.

Watch Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas on Disney+

Nailed It! Holiday!

Can’t get enough of cooking shows? Check out the Nailed It! holiday special as home bakers attempt to re-create edible holiday masterpieces.

Watch Nailed it! Holiday! on Netflix

Sugar Rush Christmas

A Christmas spin on the baking series Sugar Rush, bakers get competitive as they create some delicious holiday treats.

Watch Sugar Rush Christmas on Netflix

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays

Competitors from past seasons of The Great British Baking Show reunite for this holiday special featuring judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. (For serious laughs, watch the Season 3 episode of the holiday special that features the cast of Derry Girls.)

Watch The Great British Baking Show: Holidays on Netflix

Christmas Cookie Challenge

Get some cookie inspiration when you tune into Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge, which features various bakers showing off their holiday decorating skills.

Watch Christmas Cookie Challenge on Max

Holiday Baking Championship

In this holiday cooking special, bakers compete for a chance to win $50,000 by making all kinds of delicious treats, from cookies to pie.

Watch Holiday Baking Championship on Max

High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special

The cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is all in this together to perform a collection of Christmas and Hanukkah songs in this Disney+ special.

Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special on Disney+

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Shrek the Halls

Everyone’s favorite grumpy green ogre tries to have a pleasant holiday with his family in this 30-minute Christmas special, which originally aired on ABC.

Watch Shrek the Halls on Prime Video

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Taking place before the events of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, this holiday special sees the Guardians head to Earth as they try to find the perfect Christmas present for Quill. (A family-friendly fave of our critic, as well!)

Watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

The queen of Christmas puts on a magical show in this Apple special featuring her classic hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

Watch Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special on Apple TV+

A Very Murray Christmas

Bill Murray gets a little help from his A-list friends in this holiday variety show, featuring everyone from Miley Cyrus to George Clooney.

Watch A Very Murray Christmas on Netflix

The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show

Kacey Musgraves performs hits from her holiday album A Very Kacey Christmas and more with a little help from some musical guests, including Leon Bridges and Troye Sivan.

Watch The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show on Prime Video

My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood brings her Christmas album My Gift to life in this holiday special featuring her family and celebrity friends, including John Legend.

Watch My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood on Max

A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy

John Legend is joined by his wife Chrissy Teigen in this holiday special featuring performances of songs from Legend’s A Legendary Christmas album.

Watch A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy on Apple TV+

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