Grab your scarves and cue the music — the Fraggles are back for the holidays.
Apple TV+ has officially announced The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, a brand-new holiday special set to premiere December 5 worldwide. It comes from the same creative team behind Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and promises the perfect mix of heart, humor, and fuzzy nostalgia.
Gobo’s New Holiday Adventure
In this festive special, John Tartaglia returns as Gobo Fraggle in a story that sends him somewhere no Fraggle has gone before, the human world.
The story kicks off with a single snowflake. That might sound magical, but for Gobo, it’s a problem: it means winter’s here, but he can’t come up with the new holiday song everyone expects. So he sets off on a journey above ground to find inspiration, and maybe a little holiday spirit along the way.
Meanwhile, over in the Gorgs’ castle, Junior Gorg faces a challenge of his own, dealing with the chaos (and joy) of a brand-new baby in the family.
The special’s message? That the most beautiful moments of the season aren’t about getting everything perfect, they’re about the people (and Fraggles) you share them with.
Music, Magic, and a Surprise Cameo
It wouldn’t be Fraggle Rock without music, and The First Snow of Fraggle Rock is packed with it. The special even includes a surprise cameo from music artist Lele Pons, who joins in on the fun as Gobo searches for his holiday melody.
Behind the scenes, it’s an all-star production lineup. Lisa Henson, Halle Stanford, John Tartaglia, Matt Fusfeld, Alex Cuthbertson, Arnon Milchan, and Yariv Milchan all serve as executive producers, with Harvey Mason Jr. handling music production.
Fusfeld and Cuthbertson also co-wrote the special, while Chris Plourde and Tim O’Brien lead production duties. Longtime Muppet veterans Dave Goelz and Karen Prell return as co-executive producers, another sign that this special is full of classic Fraggle DNA.
A Return to Feel-Good Nostalgia
With Back to the Rock already winning fans for blending old-school charm with modern storytelling, this new holiday special feels like the next perfect step. It’s colorful, musical, and bursting with that unmistakable Jim Henson energy.
Whether you grew up watching Fraggle Rock or you’re discovering it for the first time, The First Snow of Fraggle Rock looks like the kind of feel-good TV that makes December sparkle.
Mark your calendars for December 5, the Fraggles are bringing the joy back home for the holidays.
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