What time do the ‘Grinch,’ ‘Frosty the Snowman’ air on NBC on Thursday?

DENVER — The holiday season has arrived and NBC has a full slate of holiday programming planned through New Year’s Day.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Frosty the Snowman” are scheduled to air on NBC on Thursday, Dec. 5. 

The classic animated holiday shows will air Thursday in primetime for most NBC viewers.

However, if you live in Colorado, including the Denver metro area, the shows will not air at their regularly scheduled times in primetime. That’s because 9NEWS will be airing the Denver Nuggets game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Coverage of the Nuggets and Cavaliers begins at 4:30 p.m. on 9NEWS.

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For Colorado viewers, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will instead air at 1:12 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, on 9NEWS, followed by “Frosty the Snowman” at 1:42 a.m. Friday on 9NEWS.

An encore airing of “Frosty The Snowman” is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. on 9NEWS, followed by “Shrek the Halls.”

On Christmas Day, NBC will have a double dose of the Grinch. The 1966 cartoon will air in primetime followed by the 2000 live action, Jim Carrey “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” movie.

• Nationally: Thursday, Dec. 5, 8-8:30 p.m. ET (encore Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET)
• In Colorado on 9NEWS: Friday, Dec. 6, at 1:12 a.m. MT

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

• Thursday, Dec. 5, 8:30-9 p.m. ET (encore Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET)
• In Colorado on 9NEWS: Friday, Dec. 6, at 1:42 a.m. MT

The original holiday special about how Frosty came to life one day, returns to NBC.

• Friday, Dec. 6, 8-9:15 p.m. ET (encore on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. ET)

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” has a new television home on NBC, the network where it debuted in 1964, leaving CBS after five decades.

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• Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8:30-9 p.m. 

The animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original characters.

• Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at p.m.)

Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, the special will feature performances by Motown legends.

• Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:15-10 p.m. (one-hour extended version airing Dec. 26 at 8 p.m.)

The special hosted by Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight will highlight the most unforgettable moments of the year.

• Monday, Dec. 16, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.)

A star-studded special featuring country’s biggest names and hosted by Little Big Town.

• Wednesday, Dec. 18, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.)

The late-night program will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.

• Thursday, Dec. 19, 10-11 p.m.

The evening will feature Barry Manilow’s greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs” and “Looks Like We Made It,” along with holiday favorites.

• Tuesday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m. 

NBC presents the Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart: “An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.”

• Tuesday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.  

Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

• Wednesday, Dec. 25, 8:30-11 pm.

A Grinch plans on ruining Christmas for all the citizens of Whoville.

• Thursday, Dec. 26, 9-11 p.m.

Dolly Parton searches to find the “mountain magic” of Christmas, with performances by Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson and Miley Cyrus.

• Wednesday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT  

The streets of Pasadena are lined with thousands of parade fans as gorgeous rose-covered floats and marching bands to celebrate the start of 2025.

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