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When does 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' air?

The classic Rankin-Bass stop-motion special returns to NBC for its second holiday season, airing Dec. 5 with an encore on Dec. 11, part of NBC's animated holiday lineup.

  • On Friday, NBC will air Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the beloved Rankin-Bass stop-motion special, at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 5.
  • Long ago the special originally debuted on NBC on Dec. 6, 1964 before spending five decades on CBS, and NBC brought it back in 2024.
  • The special follows a reindeer excluded for his shiny red nose who meets Hermey the elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Misfit Toys while avoiding the Abominable Snow Monster.
  • The network said NBC describes itself as `NBC is your home for heartwarming traditions, joyful celebrations, and unforgettable moments` on December 5, and Jen Neal highlighted these specials `bring audiences together in ways nothing else can`.
  • The network's holiday lineup includes `How the Grinch Stole Christmas` and `Frosty the Snowman`, with an encore presentation set for Thursday, Dec. 11.
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When does 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' air?

The beloved holiday classic will air on the network twice this season.

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