List of Alvin and The Chipmunks Episodes - The Chipmunk Specials

The Chipmunk Specials

"A Chipmunk Christmas" (1981)
The Chipmunks first Christmas special. Alvin gives up his special "Golden Echo Harmonica" to a sick little boy named Tommy.

  • Songs: "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", "It's the Greatest Time of the Year", "Chipmunk Jingle Bells", "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)", "The Spirit of Christmas", "Silent Night", "Sleigh Ride", "Deck the Halls", "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
  • Chuck Jones served as creative consultant and character designer for the special.

"I Love the Chipmunks Valentine Special" (1984)
Written by: Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian
Co-Written by: Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser
The Chipettes are looking forward to be spending Valentine's Day with the Chipmunks. Simon and Theodore are also looking forward in spending the day with them, except Alvin. He is afraid of being crushed again due to the fact that a girl he once had a crush on broke his heart on Valentines. In order to rebuild his confidence, Simon makes a tape for Alvin to listen to while he sleeps. Without realizing, the tape hypnotizes Alvin into believing he is a Casanova named Captain Chipmunk while sleepwalking and is finally able to gather up the courage to ask Brittany... although once he awakens, he cannot remember. So, once he finally gathers the courage to ask her, she rejects him, since she has already been invited by the wonderful, dashing, charming Captain Chipmunk. But of course, the special ends with both Alvin and Brittany finally going together and being voted King and Queen Valentine.

  • Broadcast February 12, 1984
  • Songs: “Captain Chipmunk,” "I Give Up on You", "Tell Him" (originally performed by The Exciters); two of the songs later appeared on the album Songs from Our TV Shows
  • This special was syndicated as a regular episode.
  • As of this special, Simon starts wearing blue-framed glasses and Jeanette wears pink-framed glasses.
  • As of this special, Eleanor has an aquamarine vest on instead of brown.
  • As of this special, Dave now wears a sleeveless blue sweater, and has a redrawn face.
  • First appearance of the Chipette's treehouse. It will be their residence until "Help Wanted: Mommy", when they move in with Miss Miller.
  • Mishap for Jeanette: Getting glue on herself.
  • Originally aired as a primetime special.
  • DVD release: January 23, 2007.
  • Part of "The Valentines Collection" DVD.

"A Chipmunk Reunion" (1985)
Written by: Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian
Co-Written by: Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser
When they cannot determine when their birthday is, the Chipmunks set out to find their mother, Vinny, who abandoned them as babies.

  • Songs: “Mother and Child Reunion” originally performed by Paul Simon, "Vinny's Lullaby" (owing to Dumbo's "Baby Mine") "Vinny's Blues", and “Shake It Up” originally performed by The Cars.
  • Broadcast April 13, 1985
  • First appearance of Vinny, the Chipmunks' mother. In this appearance, she is voiced by June Foray (uncredited).
  • This special was syndicated as a regular episode.
  • It is revealed that the Chipmunks' birthday falls on the 14th. Prior to the time the Chipmunks found out, Dave always celebrated their birthday around the time they met.
  • Was released on VHS along with The Chipmunks Story in The Chipmunk Family Tree.
  • Originally aired as a primetime special.
  • Part of the DVD "Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Very First Alvin Show".

"Rockin' Through the Decades" (1990)
A documentary special look of the Chipmunks' past throughout the decades. Will Smith hosts this special.

  • Songs: "Witch Doctor", "Alvin's Harmonica", "Tutti Frutti", "She Loves You", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Beat It", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Crocodile Rock", "Surfin' Safari", "Sleigh Ride", "Christmas, Don't be Late", "Melody: Surfin' Safari, and "The Alvin Twist" (excerpt)
  • Also known as "Rockin' With the Chipmunks"
  • This special is a mix of live-action and cartoon animation.
  • Special Appearances: Kenny Loggins, Shelley Duvall, Ben Vereen, Raven-Symoné, Markie Post, Richard Moll and Little Richard
  • Cameo by Charlene the Chipette.
  • Dedicated to Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.
  • A soundtrack was made for this special, which included all songs (except for "Christmas, Don't be Late" and "The Alvin Twist") in the special as well as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Johnny B. Goode".
  • Parodies (in order of first appearance): Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John
  • "Beat It" was simply the original Michael Jackson video with Alvin added to it.
  • Excerpts from of The Alvin Show were used. The first was The Alvin Twist. The second was a commercial for the show's original sponsor, Jell-O.
  • Part of the DVD "Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Very First Alvin Show".

"Trick or Treason" (1994)
Alvin wants to join a gang that is well known for playing pranks on Halloween. One target they wish to pull a prank on is a boy with a deformed face who Theodore befriends.

  • Song: "Monster Mash" (originally perofrmed by Bobby Pickett), "Halloween is Coming","You Never Know"
  • This special premiered on USA Network on October 28, 1994.
  • This special also featured the voices of Ross and Janice's children, Vanessa and Michael Bagdasarian.

"A Chipmunk Celebration" (1994)
The Chipmunks celebrate Thanksgiving with the family. They are also involved in a Thanksgiving play. But instead of getting the jobs they normally would be good at, the teacher decides to try something new with them. She gives the job of costume designer to Alvin, set technician to Theodore, and the starring role to Simon.

  • Songs: "Come on-a My House" (originally perofrmed by Rosemary Clooney), "I'm Going Crazy", "Gotta Believe in Pumpkins".
  • This special premiered on USA Network on November 20, 1994.

"The Easter Chipmunk (1995)"
Alvin finds out that his Grandpa was the original Easter Chipmunk, and tries to sue Mr. Hoppity, the Easter Bunny for the rights.

  • Song: "Ode to the Easter Bunny"
  • First appearance of the boys' Grandpa on their Chipmunk side of the family.
  • This special premiered on USA Network on April 14, 1995.

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