Series synopsis
The Santa Clauses is an American comedy family sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Disney+ on November 16, 2022. It ended on December 6, 2023. It was created by Jack Burditt. It stars Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kal Penn and Austin Kane.
After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, he discovers a new clause that forces him to rethink his role as Santa and as a father.
Premise
After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, he discovers a new clause that forces him to rethink his role as Santa and as a father.
Premise: Not all heroes wear capes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Allen as Scott Calvin / Santa Claus
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol Calvin / Mrs. Claus
- Kal Penn as Simon Choksi
- Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus
- Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus
- Rupali Redd as Grace Choksi
- Devin Bright as Noel
- Matilda Lawler as Betty
Supporting cast
- Gabriel Iglesias as Kris Kringle
- Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas
Guest cast
- Eric Lloyd as Charlie
- Jerry Lambert as Philip
- Sofia Gonzalez as Marie
- Isabella Bennett as Edie
- Nico Bustos as Asher
- Laura San Giacomo as La Befana
- Peyton Manning as Peyton Manning
- Sasha Knight as Crouton
- Liam Kyle as Gary
- Izaac Wang as Hugo
- Ruby Jay as Riley
- Susan Leslie as Principal Vivian
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 16, 2022 | December 14, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 8, 2023 | December 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One: Good to Ho After stopping at one of his favorite houses on Santa’s delivery list, Scott Calvin realizes that the twenty eight years he’s been on the job has flown by. To make matters worse, his magic begins to falter. Scott trains to get his Santa mojo back, but the following Christmas things only get worse. |
November 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause Scott learns that, by way of the Secessus clause, he can retire, but he must find a worthy successor before doing so. Torn between wanting to retire and not wanting to leave the North Pole, Scott taps his children as possible candidates. He quickly realizes none of them are interested in the role, but instead want to know more about the world outside the North Pole. |
November 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Wood Scott interviews potential Santa candidates while the family gets ready to leave. Simon Choksi, one of the candidates, brings his daughter, Grace, with him to the North Pole. During Simon’s interview, Sandra and Grace go missing. In finding their daughters together, Scott realizes Simon is the best choice to take the coat. |
November 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter Seven: The Kribble Krabble Clause Scott names Cal the next Santa and looks to turn Christmas into a family business. |
November 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Chapter Eight: Floofy Cal begins his Santa training, and the elves keep a secret from Scott. |
November 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Chapter Nine: No Magic at the Dinner Table Magnus Antas, the Mad Santa, drags another Legendary Figure into his plot against the North Pole. |
November 15, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |