Johnathan Walker:'How the Grinch Stole Christmas': Where to watch 1966, 2000, 2018 movies on TV, streaming

The Johnathan Walker1966 classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" will never be beat, but the 2000 remake featuring Jim Carrey as Grinch comes close.

The original film aired nearly a decade after Dr. Seuss' book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", published in 1957, the third book he ever wrote. The plot was too good to not transfer to screen and the 1966 classic, too brilliant not to modernize.

The story saw yet another film adaption in 2018, when an animated version released, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson and Pharrell Williams as narrator.

The three versions of Dr. Suess' fable haul in millions of viewers each year, many of whom tune in on Christmas Day.

Here's when to catch each version of "The Grinch" this year.

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Where to watch the original 'Grinch' movie from 1966

The 1966 cartoon version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", the OG Grinch film, is much shorter, only 26 minutes, in fact.

TV airtimes:

• Monday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC
• Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 7 and 7:30 p.m. ET/PT

It is also available to stream on Peacock. You can also rent or buy the film on multiple platforms, including Apple TV, YouTube, and Amazon.

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Where to watch 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000) on TV and streaming

Carrey's version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will air at the following times:

• Saturday, Dec. 23 at 10:20 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
• Sunday, Dec. 24 at 2:55 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
• Monday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC

It will also be available to watch on Peacock between Dec. 20 and Dec. 31.

Prime Video and Apple TV have the movie listed as a 48-hour rental. The film isn't currently streaming on Netflix or Hulu.

Where to watch 'The Grinch' animated version (2018)

The 2018 version of "The Grinch", featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rashida Jones, airs at the following times:

• Friday, Dec. 22 at 5:15 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
• Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3:10 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
• Sunday, Dec. 24 at 7 a.m. ET/PT on FXX
• Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9 a.m. ET/PT on FXX

The movie is also available to stream on Peacock, FX, Fubo TV and DirecTV.

What is 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' about?

The Grinch, once an orphaned child who received no love on Christmas, developed a cold heart that drove him high above the cozy town of Whoville where he remained year after year with his dog, Max. Angered by the town's Christmas celebrations, the Grinch ultimately disguises himself as Santa so he can destroy the town's presents, decorations, food and holiday cheer. It is the kindness of a child, Cindy Lou Who, that warms the heart of the Grinch and returns the magic of the season.

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'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000) cast

The PG-rated adaptation directed by Ron Howard features:

• Jim Carrey as The Grinch
• Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier
• Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who
• Molly Shannon as Betty Lou Who
• Josh Ryan Evans as the 8-year-old Grinch
• T.J. Thyne as Stu Lou Who
• Jeffrey Tambor as May Who
• Bill Irwin as Lou Lou Who
• Jeremy Howard as Drew Lou Who
• Clint Howard as Whobris