The Worst Episodes of The Santa Clauses
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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 rethink his role as Santa and as a father.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Santa Clauses" is "Chapter One: Good to Ho", rated 6.4/10 from 885 user votes. It was directed by Jason Winer and written by Jack Burditt. "Chapter One: Good to Ho" aired on 11/16/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause".
6.4/10 885 votes#1 - Chapter One: Good to Ho
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2022
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
6.6/10 771 votes#2 - Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2022
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
Writer: Katy Colloton, Katie O'Brien
6.7/10 254 votes#3 - Chapter Ten: Miracle on Dead Creek Road
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2023
It's Easter at the North Pole! Santa and team step in to salvage the holiday.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 337 votes#4 - Chapter Seven: The Kribble Krabble Clause
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2023
Scott names Cal the next Santa and looks to turn Christmas into a family business.
Director: Jason Winer
Writer: Jack Burditt
6.8/10 291 votes#5 - Chapter Nine: No Magic at the Dinner Table
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2023
Magnus Antas, the Mad Santa, drags another Legendary Figure into his plot against the North Pole.
Director: Katie Locke O'Brien
Writer: Eugene Garcia-Cross, Camille Patrao
6.9/10 675 votes#6 - Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Wood
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2022
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
6.9/10 612 votes#7 - Chapter Four: The Shoes Off the Bed Clause
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2022
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
Writer: Ari Berkowitz, Alison Bennett
7.0/10 311 votes#8 - Chapter Eight: Floofy
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2023
Cal begins his Santa training, and the elves keep a secret from Scott.
Director: Jason Winer
Writer: Jack Burditt
7.0/10 228 votes#9 - Chapter Twelve: Wanga Banga Langa!
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2023
When Mad Santa and Olga finally breach the North Pole, Santa, and the elves must defend their home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 548 votes#10 - Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2022
The Calvins race against Simon to find the Santa coat in order to save Christmas.
Director: Katie Locke O'Brien
Writer: Hayley Frazier, Emalee Burditt
7.1/10 227 votes#11 - Chapter Eleven: B-E-T-T-Y
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2023
The return of an old friend helps the North Pole prepare for battle against the Mad Santa.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 630 votes#12 - Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2022
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
Writer: Eugene Garcia-Cross, Hayley Frazier, Emalee Burditt