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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Santa Clauses Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter One: Good to Ho
    6.5/10(971 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  2. The Santa Clauses Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause
    6.7/10(843 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writers:Katy Colloton, Katie O'Brien

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  3. The Santa Clauses Season 2 Episode 4 - Chapter Ten: Miracle on Dead Creek Road
    6.7/10(322 votes)

    S2:E4

    It's Easter at the North Pole! Santa and team step in to salvage the holiday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Santa Clauses Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter Seven: The Kribble Krabble Clause
    6.8/10(415 votes)

    S2:E1

    Scott names Cal the next Santa and looks to turn Christmas into a family business.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  5. The Santa Clauses Season 2 Episode 3 - Chapter Nine: No Magic at the Dinner Table
    6.8/10(360 votes)

    S2:E3

    Magnus Antas, the Mad Santa, drags another Legendary Figure into his plot against the North Pole.

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writers:Eugene Garcia-Cross, Camille Patrao

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  6. The Santa Clauses Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Wood
    6.9/10(737 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writer:Kevin Hench

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  7. The Santa Clauses Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: The Shoes Off the Bed Clause
    6.9/10(673 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Charles Randolph-Wright
    Writers:Ariana Berkowitz, Alison Bennett

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  8. The Santa Clauses Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter Eight: Floofy
    7.0/10(379 votes)

    S2:E2

    Cal begins his Santa training, and the elves keep a secret from Scott.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  9. The Santa Clauses Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter Twelve: Wanga Banga Langa!
    7.0/10(299 votes)

    S2:E6

    When Mad Santa and Olga finally breach the North Pole, Santa, and the elves must defend their home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Santa Clauses Season 2 Episode 5 - Chapter Eleven: B-E-T-T-Y
    7.1/10(296 votes)

    S2:E5

    The return of an old friend helps the North Pole prepare for battle against the Mad Santa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Santa Clauses Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember
    7.2/10(612 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writers:Emalee Burditt, Hayley Frazier

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  12. The Santa Clauses Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse
    7.5/10(695 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writers:Emalee Burditt, Eugene Garcia-Cross, Hayley Frazier

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Chapter One: Good to Ho" is the worst rated episode of "The Santa Clauses". It scored 6.5/10 based on 971 votes. Directed by Jason Winer and written by Jack Burditt, it aired on 11/16/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause".