How to Watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ This Halloween

Only one name comes to mind regarding mythical holiday figures who deliver gifts to faithful children: The Great Pumpkin. More than 50 years after its debut, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has become a Halloween treat for families everywhere. However, you needn’t wait until the big night to catch the show. With the right video streaming service, you can view the Great Pumpkin wherever and whenever you want. 

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Is “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on Netflix?

No, but you can watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Apple TV+. Apple acquired the Peanuts rights to bring beloved specials like this and A Charlie Brown Christmas to its video-streaming platform (plus commission new specials, including the recent Halloween special The Perfect Pumpkin).

Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month and comes with a seven-day free trial (three months if you buy an Apple device like the iPhone 16). The period when anyone could watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown for free on Apple TV+ without a subscription is now over, but we suspect it will happen again next year.

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Will “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Air on TV?

In the past, perhaps due to the spirit of generosity that permeates the holidays, Apple let American public television network PBS broadcast A Charlie Brown Christmas live and free of ads. That won’t be the case this year for It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. In the future, keep an eye on PBS Video or another live TV streaming service. 

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Where Can You Stream the “Great Pumpkin” Soundtrack?

Charlie Brown’s music is arguably just as iconic as its characters. If you want to enjoy jazzy tunes by the amazing Vince Guaraldi, fire up a streaming music service. Top platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music let you enjoy Guaraldi’s classic compositions perfect for falling leaves and cooling weather.

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This October, gather around your Apple TV, put on your Peanuts costumes, each a bunch of candy, and watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

If you’re old enough to stream something more intense this Halloween, check out our picks for the best horror streaming services.

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