The Santa Clauses

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2022-11-16

Last Air Date: 2023-12-06

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Jack Burditt

Networks: Disney+

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Top Cast

Tim Allen as Scott Calvin / Santa Claus
Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol Calvin / Mrs. Claus
Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus
Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus
Devin Bright as Noel
Matilda Lawler as Betty
Isabella Bennett as Edie
Kal Penn as Simon Choksi
Rupali Redd as Grace Choksi
Gabriel Iglesias as Kris Kringle

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

Scott 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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Chapter One: Good to Ho (2022-11-16)

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.
Ep. 2: Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause (2022-11-16)

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.
Ep. 3: Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Wood (2022-11-23)

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.
Ep. 4: Chapter Four: The Shoes Off the Bed Clause (2022-11-30)

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.
Ep. 5: Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse (2022-12-07)

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.
Ep. 6: Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember (2022-12-14)

The Calvins race against Simon to find the Santa coat in order to save Christmas.