Special episodes between seasons of TV
Sometimes, a TV show does so well that the networks or streams that distribute it or the people who watch it like to see an irregular episode (possibly extended) for the holidays, sort of like Doctor Who's Christmas specials months after a regular season has ended. Supplementary content can be fun if it is written well and you like the characters enough to have a little extra of them. If you have a regular season of 12 episodes like Bojack Horseman, but then you have an extra episode between seasons, think of it as a...baker's dozen. I don't know many special live-action episodes. If you know some, email me.
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- DirectorRaymie MuzquizStarsElizabeth DailyChristine CavanaughKath SoucieDuring Chanukah, the babies try to help Boris deal with a childhood rival, he is appearing with in a synagogue pageant. Angelica tries to watch a Christmas special.December 4, 1996 - Rugrats episode 66
- DirectorToni VianNorton VirgienSheldon ArnstStarsChristine CavanaughElizabeth DailyKath SoucieIt's Mother's Day and Chuckie learns that just because his mother is gone doesn't mean she won't always be with him.May 6, 1997 - Rugrats episode 67
- DirectorToni VianStarsChristine CavanaughCheryl ChaseElizabeth DailyThe adults decide to bring the babies and Angelica to Las Vegas on vacation. Tommy convinces the babies to help him find the tigers. Angelica hopes to sing while in Las Vegas.July 8, 1997 - Rugrats episode 68
- DirectorRobert AlvarezLauren FaustJohn McIntyreStarsTom KennyJennifer HaleMike BellPrincess tries to steal Christmas from the children of the world, and the Powerpuff Girls are to the rescue.December 12, 2003 - The Powerpuff Girls episode 62
- DirectorDanny AntonucciStarsMatt HillSam VincentTony SampsonAfter discovering he's getting clothes for Christmas, Eddy tries to weasel his way into the holidays of the other children to ensure he gets good presents. Meanwhile, the Kanker sisters follow a light that is reminiscent of the star of Bethlehem while the other Eds try to teach Eddy the true spirit of Christmas.December 3, 2004 - Ed, Edd n Eddy episode 53
- DirectorDanny AntonucciStarsMatt HillSam VincentKeenan ChristensenOn Valentine's Day, two cupids are set to fire arrows of love at all the cul-de-sac children at their school, Peach Creek Jr. High.February 11, 2005 - Ed, Edd n Eddy episode 54
- DirectorMichael Daedalus KennyRon NobleAndrei SvislotskiStarsElizabeth DailyNancy CartwrightKath SoucieThe Evil Queen (Angelica) lives for one thing alone - to be the fairest in the land!September 6, 2005 - Rugrats episode 173
- DirectorDanny AntonucciGenndy TartakovskyStarsMatt HillSam VincentTony SampsonThe Eds trick-or-treat on Halloween.October 28, 2005 - Ed, Edd n Eddy episode 55
- DirectorCraig McCrackenStarsKeith FergusonGrey GriffinTom KaneWhen several imaginary Santa Clauses are brought to Foster's, Mac begins to doubt that Santa is real. Bloo and the other friends try to prove to Mac that he exists. Bloo also tries to get Mr. Herriman to hand out more that one present to each person.December 1, 2005 - Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends episode 36
- DirectorZhenia DelioussineMichael Daedalus KennyRon NobleStarsElizabeth DailyNancy CartwrightKath SoucieAunt Moo, a kindly old cow, and her Children (The Rugrats) are given a bag of magical beans by a mysterious stranger.September 5, 2006 - Rugrats episode 174
- 2005–2008TV-Y79.0 (13)TV EpisodeDirectorKitty TaylorStarsDaniel MayersClementine CowellMorgan GayleDecember 16, 2006 - Charlie and Lola episode 53
- DirectorDanny AntonucciStarsMatt HillSam VincentTony SampsonThe kids of the cul-de-sac believe they are being invaded by aliens.May 11, 2007 - Ed, Edd n Eddy episode 68
- DirectorMark O'HareSteve DayeStarsCarlos AlazraquiTom KennyJeff BennettSanta vacations at Camp Kidney after his workshop is destroyed, but soon decides not to return home or resume toy making.December 7, 2007 - Camp Lazlo episode 56
- 2002–200844mTV-Y79.0 (257)TV EpisodeStarsBen DiskinRic StonebackLauren Tom"Operation: I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.S." (It's Now The Extra Really Very Interesting End Wrap-up Story) In a series of interviews with the KND after they're all grown up, the former operatives are temporarily brought out of their decommissioned haze to discuss what happened during their very last mission with Numbuh one - where he disappeared and was never heard from again! It all started with a routine mission to get the Delightful Children's birthday cake, but when a mysterious boy steals it instead, he makes it available to whoever wants it, IF they can solve his 'simple' scavenger hunt first. Soon it's a mad, mad, mad, mad chase around the world as the KND, their friends, and virtually all of their enemies compete to win the yummiest cake ever while Nigel Uno is faced with the most difficult choice of his life: the KND or his friends, and the answer is out of this world.January 21, 2008 - Codename: Kids Next Door episode 79
- DirectorCraig McCrackenStarsCathy CavadiniTara StrongElizabeth DailyThe Powerpuff Girls face their greatest challenge in this 10th anniversary special episode. There exists a Key to the World, which is handed from city to city on an annual basis. Whoever possesses the key rules over the entire world. When the key is delivered to Townsville, every villain in Townsville attempts to retrieve it. When the girls procure it for themselves, they quickly get sucked into a power struggle, fighting the villains and themselves over who gets to rule the world.January 19, 2009 - The Powerpuff Girls episode 80
- DirectorDominic BianchiJames PurdumPeter ShinStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenBrian and Stewie get locked in a bank vault where they are forced to deal with each other on a whole new level.May 2, 2010 - Family Guy episode 147
- 2007–202413mTV-G7.6 (238)TV EpisodeDirectorRobert HughesStarsVincent MartellaAshley TisdaleThomas Brodie-SangsterThe boys decide to put on a traditional family Christmas special featuring their family, friends and a few very special guests, including Kelly Clarkson.December 2, 2011 - Phineas and Ferb episode 82 (no new pairing, S'winter comes after it)
- 2014–202025mTV-MA7.1 (3.1K)TV EpisodeStarsWill ArnettAmy SedarisAlison BrieBoJack and Todd watch a very special Christmas episode of "Horsin' Around" to celebrate the holidays.December 19, 2014 - Bojack Horseman episode 13
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsAmerica FerreraBen FeldmanLauren AshAmy gets the opportunity to meet her childhood idol; Glenn struggles to balance his excessive patriotism; Jonah discovers a secret about Mateo's past; Dina works to create a memorable closing ceremony.August 19, 2016 - Superstore episode 12
- 2012–201922mTV-Y8.2 (317)TV EpisodeDirectorDominic BisignanoAaron HammersleyPiero PilusoStarsEden SherAdam McArthurSteve LittleStar and Marco want to help Mr. Diaz have the scariest Haunted House on the block. Star's most entertaining spell wants to be a fighting spell instead.October 10, 2016 - Star vs. the Forces of Evil episode 27
- DirectorDenny LuMike MyhreJim MillerStarsTara StrongAndrea LibmanAshleigh BallIn this one-hour Christmas-themed special, the Mane Six and Spike are each hoping to find the best gift ever for Hearth's Warming.October 27, 2018 - Friendship is Magic episode 196
- DirectorKim ArndtBob SuarezStarsNick KrollJohn MulaneyJessi KleinSappy cards. Stupid clichés. And so much pressure. For Andrew, Nick, Jessi and friends, Valentine's Day is a total freaking minefield.February 8, 2019 - Big Mouth episode 21
- DirectorGillian ComerfordStarsTara StrongAshleigh BallAndrea LibmanThe Mane Six travel to Hope Hollow, where they find the town and all of its inhabitants devoid of color. This encourages them to solve the mystery and return the 'rainbow' to the Rainbow Festival.June 29, 2019 - 1-hour TV movie in the middle of Season 9
- 1999– 44mTV-Y78.6 (650)TV EpisodeDirectorJonas MorgansteinDave CunninghamAdam PaloianStarsTom KennyBill FagerbakkeRodger BumpassSpongeBob and Patrick tour the surface world, while the rest of Bikini Bottom prepares a surprise party for SpongeBob. And in celebretion of the show's 20th anniversary, since 1st May 1999.July 12, 2019 - 1-hour TV movie in the middle of Season 12 or Spongebob Squarepants episode 244
- DirectorTodd WatermanJason BurksTim HodgeStarsPhil VischerMike NawrockiLisa VischerBob and Larry are preparing for their first Christmas show in Mr. Nezzer's theater and the show seems to be headed for disaster. Bob begins to wonder how to celebrate Christmas when everything is going wrong. It's only when the Veggies go back to the very first Christmas, where times were tough and things didn't seem to be working out, that they all learn the promise of Christmas - God is with us. It's a timeless story of hope that every family will enjoy.October 22, 2019 - The VeggieTales Show episode 2
- DirectorMorgan SackettStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanThe story comes from the events of the day-Pawnee's most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope, is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.April 30, 2020 - Parks and Recreation episode 125
Adam Scott thought that Parks and Recreation was reunion-proof, but raising money for COVID proved him long. It was kind of strange seeing every character interact from their actors' homes when some of the characters had their homes appear in previous episodes (but Leslie, Ann and Chris write around that by pretending a room in their actors' house is part of their new home before the final season), and it was one year too late to be a 10th anniversary special, but at least it wasn't a sped-up full-hour story that was trimmed and artificially sped-up by 1 1/2 times to fit a half hour like The Powerpuff Girls Rule. - DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsEllie KemperTituss BurgessCarol KaneKimmy sets off on her biggest adventure yet. Three states. Explosions. A dancing hamburger. And you, the viewer, get to decide how the story goes.May 12, 2020 - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt episode 52
- DirectorTodd WatermanStarsPhil VischerMike NawrockiLisa VischerThe Veggie gang learns about the American 2020 census, and it's importance. Together with the help of a catchy song, the veggies learn that everyone counts when it comes to the census.May 15, 2020 - online short between episodes 4 and 5 or The VeggieTales Show episode 5
- DirectorRob McElhenneyStarsRob McElhenneyAshly BurchJessie EnnisWith world in the middle of a pandemic, Ian and the team get together via video chat. David plays Brad in Street Fighter for a wager more than money. Poppy feels lonely.May 22, 2020 - Mythic Quest episode 10
- 2014–5.1 (169)TV EpisodeDirectorTheresa YoungStarsIzabella AlvarezAsher BishopJessica DiCiccoOn a stay-at-home video chat, Lincoln and Ronnie Anne cover everything from fashion fails to fave TV shows. Featuring new footage, classic scenes from The Loud House and The Casagrandes, and even a big surprise from Ronnie Anne.May 23, 2020 - The Loud House episode 105
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneApril StewartRandy comes to terms with his role in the COVID-19 outbreak as the pandemic presents challenges to the citizens of South Park. The kids happily return to school, but nothing resembles the normal they once knew.September 30, 2020 - South Park episode 308
- DirectorMatthew A. CherryStarsAnthony AndersonTracee Ellis RossMarcus ScribnerJunior is excited about his first time voting but discovers he has been purged from the voter rollsOctober 4, 2020 - Black-ish episode 143
- DirectorMatthew A. CherryM.R. HorhagerStarsAnthony AndersonTracee Ellis RossMarcus ScribnerDre's colleague Stevens makes an ill-advised decision to run for Congress.October 4, 2020 - Black-ish episode 144
- DirectorVictor Nelli Jr.StarsAmerica FerreraBen FeldmanLauren AshIt's the beginning of the pandemic as Amy and Jonah are preparing to move to Los Angeles. COVID 19 effects are felt throughout the store.October 29, 2020 - Superstore episode 99
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneApril StewartThe citizens of South ParQ are clamoring for the COVID-19 vaccine. A hilarious new militant group tries to stop the boys from getting their teacher vaccinated.March 10, 2021 - South Park Episode 309