''Top Elf'' is an American

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television program that aired on

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from November 29, 2019 to December 17, 2020.

Premise

In ''Top Elf'', Santa (Tommy Snider) and Ms. Jingles (Samantha Turret) invite seven civilian "Elf-testants" to the North Pole in a competition to test their skills in a series of holiday-themed challenges. Demonstrating the true spirit of the holidays, the Elf-testants compete to have their wish lists granted—not for themselves, but for someone in their community.

Production

On August 28, 2019, it was announced that Nickelodeon ordered the series from Mike and Tim Duffy of Ugly Brother Studios. On November 18, 2019, it was announced that the program would premiere on November 29, 2019, and would feature

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, Amirah Kassem, Peyton List, Alex Wassabi and

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as guest judges. On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Nickelodeon renewed the series for a second season. On November 12, 2020, it was announced that the second season would premiere on November 19, 2020, and would feature

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, Guava Juice and

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as guest judges.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2019)

Season 2 (2020)

Ratings

References

External links

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