
Scripted series · Disney+
The Santa Clauses
Not all heroes wear capes.
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The Santa Clauses reads strongest on Humour, World Building and Bingeability.
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The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
2 seasons · 12 episodes.

Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20226 episodes
6.5IMDbScott Calvin, now 65, grapples with the realization that he can't be Santa forever. He decides to find a suitable replacement while preparing his family for a life away from the North Pole.
Best episode · S01E05 Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse

Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
20236 episodes
6.4IMDbIn this second season, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal to eventually take over the "family business" as Santa Claus. However, a bit of North Pole magic brings an unexpected challenge to Scott’s plan.
Best episode · S02E06 Chapter Twelve: Wanga Banga Langa!
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S01E05
Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse
Scott is taken to the Yule-verse where he learns the truth about how he came to be Santa. Meanwhile things at the North Pole get worse as more elves disappear and Christmas spirit is all but destroyed. Scott returns from the Yule-verse and, with Noel, heads back to the North Pole to save Christmas. Before he can, he is quickly captured by Simon. Carol, Cal and Sandra race back to the North Pole to help Scott.
- Directed by Katie Locke O'Brien
- Written by Hayley Frazier, Eugene Garcia-Cross

S01E03
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.
- Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright
- Written by Kevin Hench

S02E06
Chapter Twelve: Wanga Banga Langa!
When Mad Santa and Olga finally breach the North Pole, Santa, and the elves must defend their home.

S01E04
Chapter Four: The Shoes Off the Bed Clause
Scott adjusts to life in Chicago, unsure what his identity is now that he is not Santa. Meanwhile, Simon settles in at the North Pole. He learns he can use Santa’s delivery system year round for his e-commerce company, but in doing so he further diminishes Christmas spirit. Scott and the family get ready to spend their first Christmas together, but before they can, Scott is met by an unexpected visitor.
- Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright
- Written by Alison Bennett, Ariana Berkowitz

S01E06
Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember
The Calvins race against Simon to find the Santa coat in order to save Christmas.
- Directed by Katie Locke O'Brien
- Written by Hayley Frazier, Emalee Burditt

S02E04
Chapter Ten: Miracle on Dead Creek Road
It's Easter at the North Pole! Santa and team step in to salvage the holiday.
Recently aired
Latest Episodes

S02E06
Chapter Twelve: Wanga Banga Langa!

S02E05
Chapter Eleven: B-E-T-T-Y

S02E04
Chapter Ten: Miracle on Dead Creek Road

S02E03
Chapter Nine: No Magic at the Dinner Table
- Directed by Katie Locke O'Brien
- Written by Camille Patrao, Eugene Garcia-Cross

S02E01
Chapter Seven: The Kribble Krabble Clause
- Directed by Jason Winer
- Written by Jack Burditt

S02E02
Chapter Eight: Floofy
- Directed by Jason Winer
- Written by Jack Burditt
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

Jack Burditt
Showrunner
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Jon Radler
Executive producer
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Rick Messina
Executive producer

Jason Winer
Executive producer
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Richard Baker
Executive producer
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Kevin Hench
Executive producer

Tim Allen
Executive producer
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Hayley Frazier
Writer
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Katie O'Brien
Writer
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Camille Patrao
Writer
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Eugene Garcia-Cross
Writer
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Alison Bennett
Writer

Emalee Burditt
Writer
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Ariana Berkowitz
Writer

Katy Colloton
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Jack BurdittExecutive Producer
- Jon RadlerExecutive Producer
- Rick MessinaExecutive Producer
- Jason WinerExecutive Producer
- Richard BakerExecutive Producer
- Kevin HenchExecutive Producer
Writing
- Hayley FrazierWriter
- Katie O'BrienWriter
- Jack BurdittWriter
- Camille PatraoWriter
- Eugene Garcia-CrossWriter
- Alison BennettWriter
Direction
- Charles Randolph-WrightDirector
- Jason WinerDirector
- Katie Locke O'BrienDirector
Music
- Ariel RechtshaidOriginal Music Composer
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