Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun musical holiday special celebrates differences.
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Fraggle Rock - Back to the Rock: Night of the Lights
What's the Story?
In FRAGGLE ROCK - BACK TO THE ROCK: NIGHT OF THE LIGHTS, everyone at Fraggle Rock is excited for the biggest holiday of the year: Night of the Lights. Though song and dance drive the special, the Fraggles each have a holiday hang-up: Red can't figure out the best gift to give best friend Mokey; Wembley is on a quest for the brightest light; and no one wants any of Goober's root cake. Once they set off on a collective journey, they learn that the true magic of the holidays happens when everyone lets their light shine.
Is It Any Good?
It's beginning to feel a lot like the '80s with this lovable reboot of a holiday special! Fraggle Rock - Back to the Rock: Night of the Lights is a fun and colorful holiday extravaganza that everyone can appreciate, regardless of what is celebrated at home. The show bridges the gap between generations, offering nostalgia for parents and grown-ups who grew up on Fraggle Rock and providing a fresh new approach to holiday shows for today's young viewers. Get ready to add the songs to this year's holiday playlists!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the magic of the holidays in Fraggle Rock - Back to the Rock: Night of the Lights. What do all four of the holidays in the show have in common? What do you think the light represents? How can we "let our light shine"?
What makes this holiday special fun to watch? What parts make you worry? What lesson do you learn?
What fall and winter holiday(s) do you celebrate? How do you celebrate it? How is it similar to the Fraggles' Night of the Lights?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 18, 2022
- Cast : John Tartaglia , Kevin Clash , Lilli Cooper
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Friendship , Holidays , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Gratitude
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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