The holiday season has begun and that means it’s time for traditions. While “traditions” generally speak to centuries-old practices, some are a bit 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 available exclusively on Apple TV+.
Although Apple allowed PBS to air the special in previous years, this is no longer the case. Wait, no need to get upset and start smashing pumpkins–yes, I’m talking about you, Uncle Fred. If you don’t subscribe to Apple TV+, you can still participate in this great tradition, because Apple is creating Large pumpkin available for free to watch over a weekend. And those who are currently subscribed to Apple TV+ can watch Large pumpkin at any time, even in February if that suits you.
How to watch Large pumpkin for free on Apple TV+
From October 19 to 20, anyone with an Apple ID (free registration) will be able to watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. You can look through these places:
- Although 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+ offers all the classic Peanuts holiday specials that for decades aired on TV. In addition to Large pumpkinApple TV+ also offers A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (free on November 23 and 24) and A Charlie Brown Christmas (from December 14 and 15). Apple TV+ also offers Happy New Year, Charlie Brown but it is not listed as free.
A few years ago, Apple acquired the rights to the Peanuts cartoon series featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and other memorable characters. Since then, Apple has released new Peanuts shows such as The Snoopy Show And Snoopy in spaceand new films, including Peanuts in space: the secrets of Apollo 10, Lucie’s schoolAnd It’s the little things, Charlie Brown.
The Apple TV+ subscription TV streaming service costs $9.99/£9.99 per month and can be renewed annually for $99/£99. Apple TV+ is also included in Apple One subscription plans, which include other Apple services, such as Apple Music, Apple News+, and iCloud storage. Apple One plans cost between $19.95/£19.95 and $37.95/£37.95 per month.
For more information about Apple TV+, read our Apple TV+ FAQ. We also have a detailed list of current Apple TV+ shows and upcoming shows.
