Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Season One’s Holiday Special, ‘Night of the Lights’

Apple TV+ recently revealed the premiere date of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock: Night of the Nights, a holiday special of the children’s musical and fantasy comedy show. The series is an adaptation of Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock film of 1983. 

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock joins other recent Apple TV+ kid’s shows like Best Foot Forward, Life by Ella, Pinecone & Pony, Slumberkins, Sago Mini Friends, and Amber Brown, among others.

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock started airing in January 2022 as a Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock reboot. The series re-introduced the original Fraggle faces as they sail through their daily lives. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock teaches kids about loving those around you, self-care, and friendship. 

The series creators recently revealed an addition to the first season with a special episode, Night of the Lights.

Night of the Lights presents the most festive part of the Fraggles with cheer and songs. Henson’s Fraggles, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, Red, Gobo, and their friends have a lot in store for the kids, including make-a-wish, the true meaning of Christmas, and the magic connected to love and care for one another.

The Jim Henson Company unveiled a trailer for the upcoming special episode. In 48 seconds, the trailer starts with Uncle Matt welcoming the Fraggles and friends into a Happy Night of the Lights. It proceeds with joyous celebrations, cheers, songs, wishes, and a search for the brightest light of the entire Rock. 

With impressive and practical lessons for children and young adults, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock managed a whopping 73% audience score with a 100% Tomatometer and an 8.1 out of 10-star rating on IMDb for its first season.

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is created by the Jim Henson Company project with John Tartaglia, Alex Cuthbertson, Matt Fusfeld, Halle Stanford, and Lisa Henson as the chief producers. 

Karen Prell and Dave Goelz co-chief produce, while Ritamarie Peruggi serves as the producer for Night of the Lights.

The special features voices of Kenan Thompson, Patti LaBelle, Ed Helms, Cynthia Erivo, David Diggs, and Dave Goelz.

Night of the Lights premieres on Friday, November 18th, with all new explorations and enough for the upcoming holiday season. 

Apple TV+ charges $6.99 and $69.99 for monthly and yearly subscriptions, respectively.