It’s not that Doctor Who’s festive episodes can’t be memorable; “The Husbands of River Song,” “A Christmas Carol,” “The Runaway Bride,” and more beg to differ. But I know it’s a holiday tradition in the U.

This year's "Doctor Who" Christmas Day special stars Nicola Coughlan as Joy, a guest at a hotel where time travel ensues.

The following contains spoilers from the Doctor Who holiday special Joy to the World, now streaming on Disney+. There have been many Doctor Who Christmas specials, but never one quite like Joy to the World,

The Doctor is back for another holiday special. We'll show you where to watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special around the globe.

Merry Christmas, Whovians! Whisk yourselves over to BBC One or BBC iPlayer to watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 online, which airs on Wednesday, December 25 at 5.10pm GMT in the UK.

The overnight ratings for Doctor Who's 2024 Christmas special, Joy to the World, have been revealed. The Steven Moffat-penned episode, which aired on Christmas Day at 5:10pm on BBC One, secured 4.11 million viewers, according to BARB's overnight ratings.

Scroll down to check out our ranking, then let us know which Christmas special tops your list in the comments section.

Season 2 of "Squid Game," the latest "Doctor Who" Christmas special, and Nate Bargatze's new stand-up special are available on streaming this week.

The "Doctor Who" Christmas special, "Joy to the World," will debut on Disney+ on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2024. The special stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy. ©Disney, All Rights Reserved Disney

Doctor Who’s Christmas special introduces the Fifteenth Doctor to a brief new adventure partner, Joy. In “Joy to the World,” the duo battle with Villeguard and a suitcase that threatens to wipe out humanity.