How to Watch Yogi's First Christmas on The CW
By American TV editorial team |
Yogi's First Christmas airs Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. The two-hour animated holiday movie brings Yogi Bear back to the network, and eligible DIRECTV viewers can watch on their local CW affiliate.
Businesswoman Sophie Throckmorton plans to sell the Jellystone Lodge, which devastates its regular guests, including Huckleberry Hound, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, and Snagglepuss. It's up to Ranger Smith, lodge manager Mr. Dingwell and a newly awake Yogi, Boo Boo and Cindy to keep the Christmas spirit alive while two villains try to ruin the fun.
Characters you'll see
| Character | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Yogi, Boo Boo and Cindy | Wake up for Christmas and help save the lodge |
| Ranger Smith | Jellystone park ranger |
| Mr. Dingwell | Manager of Jellystone Lodge |
| Sophie Throckmorton | Businesswoman planning to sell the lodge |
| Huckleberry Hound, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, Snagglepuss | Regular lodge guests |
More classic holiday TV on The CW that week
A Very Brady Christmas makes its CW debut Sunday, Dec. 6, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. ET/PT. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, the special Best Christmas Movies Ever! airs from 8 to 9 p.m., the night before Yogi. A Flintstones Christmas Carol and 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy air the Friday before, Dec. 4.
How to watch on DIRECTV
Check whether your DIRECTV package carries the local CW affiliate at your address. Search the guide for "Yogi" and record the full two-hour slot. If your CW station is new to your lineup, see how DIRECTV STREAM has been adding CW stations.
The CW app carries the network's primetime entertainment programming, though The CW hasn't said whether this movie will stream there. For more holiday viewing, see the best Christmas TV episodes and how to stream them and 25 new Christmas movies this holiday. Need help finding your CW channel on DIRECTV? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Air date and story details are from The CW's holiday programming announcement of October 27, 2026 and may change. Yogi Bear, The CW and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.