When Is 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas' on TV 2023?

How to watch 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

Whether you're ready to accept it or not, the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is here. Along with it comes an endless to-do list, gifts to wrap and trees to decorate, but it's also the perfect time to cozy up and watch Christmas movies and TV specials, like Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

The classic tale tells the story of the curmudgeonly Grinch who’s hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but, ultimately, has a change of heart.

Similar to other Christmas special from around the same time, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is essential viewing this time of year. And you're in luck, it will also air multiple times on TV in November and December on two different channels. Plus, it will stream Peacock throughout the season. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2023!

When is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on TV in 2023?

NBC's holiday lineup includes a sackful of Christmas classics, including Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The 1966 cartoon version airs at 8 p.m. ET Nov. 30, 2023 with an encore at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 25. It will also be available to stream on Peacock Dec. 20-Dec. 31.

Related: Freeform's Holiday Lineup Includes 25 Days of Christmas Classics

When is the Jim Carrey How the Grinch Stole Christmas on TV in 2023?

Jim Carrey's 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas airs Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

It will also air multiple times as a part of Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas. Here are the dates and times:

  • Saturday, Dec. 2 — 8:50 p.m.

  • Sunday, Dec. 3 — 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Dec. 7 – 8:20 p.m.

  • Friday, Dec. 8 – 5:40 p.m.

  • Monday, Dec. 11 — 8:20 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Dec. 12 — 6 p.m.

  • Friday, Dec. 15 – 8:40 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec. 16 — 4:35 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Dec. 19 — 8:20 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Dec. 20 — 5:35 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec. 23 — 10:20 p.m.

  • Sunday, Dec. 24 — 2:55 p.m.

How to watch the Benedict Cumberbatch movie The Grinch on TV in 2023?

The 2018 retelling of Dr. Seuss' classic story starring Benedict Cumberbatch airs on Freeform as a part of their 25 Days of Christmas at the following times:

  • Friday, Dec. 1 — 5 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec. 2 – 12:05 p.m.

  • Monday, Dec. 4 — 6:55 p.m.

  • Tuesday, Dec. 5 — 4 p.m.

  • Friday, Dec. 8 — 3:40 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec. 9 — 1:05 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 — 9 p.m.

  • Thursday, Dec. 14 — 5:10 p.m.

  • Sunday, Dec. 17 — 4:20 p.m.

  • Monday, Dec. 18 — 2:15 p.m.

  • Friday, Dec. 22 — 5:15 p.m.

  • Saturday, Dec. 23 — 3:10 p.m.

Related: How to Watch Frosty the Snowman

How long is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

The original 1966 version of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas has a running time of 26 minutes. The 2000 Jim Carrey version is 1 hour, 55 minutes and The Grinch, the 2018 Benedict Cumberbatch take on the classic cartoon is 1 hour, 30 minutes.

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What channel is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on?

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be airing on NBC on Nov. 30 and Dec. 25, but will also air on other channels, including Freeform, as well.

Related: How to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas This Year

Is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Netflix?

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is not currently available to stream on Netflix.

Is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Peacock?

Yes, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be on Peacock but only for the last two weeks of the year. Stream it Dec. 20-Dec. 31, 2023.

Related: How to Watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 2023

Is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Paramount+?

Unfortunately not. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is not available to stream on Paramount+.

Is Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Disney+?

Sadly, no. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas isn't streaming on Disney+.

Can I rent Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is available to rent digitally on Prime Video.

Where can I buy Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is available to buy digitally through most video on demand retailers and can also be purchased as a DVD from Amazon and other major retailers.

Next up, The Complete List of Holiday Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in 2023

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