By Andie Hagemann
In between holiday festivities, curl up on the couch for these spectacular titles coming to your TV (and assorted streaming devices) this weekend. On Saturday, watch a marathon of holiday-themed episodes of The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, and Family Guy, airing on FXX, followed by a presentation of Disney’s A Christmas Carol on Freeform, and the Tracking Santa livestream on Hulu. The Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade debuts Sunday morning on ABC, and later that same day Disney Channel will broadcast the first two episodes of The Santa Clauses.
FXX’s Seasons Greetings Animated Marathon—Saturday, December 24, from 11 a.m.-12 a.m. ET/PT on FXX
This weekend FXX wants you to celebrate the holidays with your family. No, not that one—your animated family! Beginning at 11 a.m. ET/PT on Christmas Eve, tune in to the network for a day jam-packed with hijinks with the Simpsons, Belchers, and Griffins! Don’t miss this marathon featuring hilarious holiday-themed episodes of The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, and more.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol—Saturday, December 24, at 12 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this computer-animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic features Jim Carrey in the role of the Ebenezer Scrooge, as well as the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. While London anxiously prepares for Christmas, Scrooge refuses to take part in the festivities. But the miser is visited by three ghosts who attempt to teach him the true meaning of the holiday before it’s too late. The film also stars Gary Oldman as Bob Cratchit, Marley, and Tiny Tim, Colin Firth as Fred, Robin Wright as Fan, and Lesley Manville as Mrs. Cratchit as well as Cary Elwes in multiple roles.
Tracking Santa – Livestream—Saturday, December 24, on Hulu
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… SANTA CLAUS. In this live broadcast, ABC’s Owned Television Stations will track Santa sightings across America. Starting at WABC in New York, the event will jump from station to station following Santa, with anchors in the studio tossing to reporters in the field, meteorologists tracking atmospheric disturbances that can only be Santa himself, celebrity shout outs and holiday greetings, live chats with Santa, and much more!
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade—Sunday, December 25, at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET/7 a.m.-9 a.m. PT on ABC
The beloved holiday tradition returns to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort with heartwarming stories, showstopping performances, and of course, the iconic Christmas Day parade! Derek Hough and Julianne Hough will host the festivities and perform “Officially Christmas.” The star-studded special also features performances by Black Eyed Peas (“Carol of the Bells”), Chloe Flower (“A Liberace Christmas”), David Foster and Katharine McPhee (“Blue Christmas,” “Grown Up Christmas List”), Maren Morris (“When You Wish Upon a Star”), and Meghan Trainor (“My Kind of Present”), to name a few. The parade will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
The Santa Clauses—Sunday, December 25, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
After being Santa Claus for nearly 30 years, Scott Calvin (Disney Legend Tim Allen) is as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his magic. Scott struggles to keep up with his demanding job, as well as spending quality time with his family. Upon discovering there’s a loophole to retire from his role, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband. The series also stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol/Mrs. Claus, Kal Penn as Simon Choksi, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra, Austin Kane as Cal, Rupali Redd as Grace Choksi, Devin Bright as Noel, and Matilda Lawler as Betty. The first two episodes of the Disney+ Original series will debut on the network on Christmas Day. All episodes are available to stream on Disney+.