Gather around the couch and snuggle up because “Frosty the Snowman” is coming to a TV near you.
The 1969 animated short film is making its NBC debut today, Thursday, Dec. 4, and there’s a couple ways that people can tune in and watch.
“Frosty the Snowman” follows a jolly snowman who comes to life after a group of children place a magic top hat on the icy figure. It first aired on Dec. 7, 1969 on CBS and continued to run on the network for the last 55 years before now making its way to NBC.
The festive film, written by Romeo Muller, was inspired by the song “Frosty the Snowman” by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. A number of sequels and spinoffs, including “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” and “The Legend of Frosty the Snowman,” have since been released.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch “Frosty the Snowman” this year.
How to Watch ‘Frosty the Snowman’ on TV in 2025
“Frosty the Snowman” airs on NBC on Dec. 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
If you miss the holiday classic, or simply want to enjoy it again, it will re-air on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The jolly tale will also air on Freeform over the weekend. Tune in to watch on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5:35 p.m. ET/ 8:35 p.m. ET, as well as Sunday, Dec. 7 at 11:55 a.m. PT/ 2:55 p.m. ET.
Additional dates and times are also noted on Freeform’s website.
What Is ‘Frosty the Snowman’ About?
“Frosty the Snowman” begins when magician professor Hinkle’s school Christmas Eve party doesn’t go as planned. After he tosses his top hat, a group of children stumble upon it. They make a snowman, name it Frosty and place the hat on his head.
Frosty then comes to life and bonds with the kids. However, as the temperature changes and rises, they fear for Frosty’s future.
Will the children be able to save Frosty? Tune in and find out.
