"Doctor Who" is getting a new companion in "The Snowmen," the 2012 Christmas special, but it's not exactly smooth sailing from the beginning.

HuffPost TV attended an early screening of the holiday episode that sees Matt Smith's Doctor meet Jenna-Louise Coleman's Clara and while we've been sworn to secrecy about certain elements, there are some teasers you can enjoy. Hopefully these hold you over until the December 25.

  • There's a good amount of comedy. Yes, the Doctor has lost his previous companions, but that hasn't stopped Steven Moffat from infusing a good amount of humor into the script.

  • "The Snowmen" features more than one nod and hat tip to some of TV's most popular shows. Three words for you: "Winter is coming." Moffat fans will know the other references when they see it.

  • Fear not! Jenna-Louise Coleman and Matt Smith are dripping with chemistry. It's a new era for "Doctor Who."

  • The Christmas special features a big name guest star ... but you never actually see him or her.

  • Pond is key to the story.

"The Snowmen" airs Tuesday, December 25 at 9 p.m. EST on BBC America.

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  • "The Name of the Doctor"

    "The Name of the Doctor"

  • "Nightmare in Silver"

    "Nightmare in Silver"

  • "The Crimson Horror"

    "The Crimson Horror"

  • "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS"

    "Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS"

  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special

    Matt Smith stands beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna-Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.

  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special

    Jenna-Louise Coleman stands in a suspended Tardis during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.

  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special

    Matt Smith hangs beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna-Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.

  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special

    Matt Smith stands beneath a suspended Tardis as Jenna-Louise Coleman stands inside the time machine during filming of the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.

  • "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary Special

    Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman stands film the "Doctor Who" 50th anniversary special in Trafalgar Square in London on April 9.

  • "The Bells of Saint John"

    The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where Wi-Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi-Fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy. Episode credits: Written by Steven Moffat, directed by Colm McCarthy (Ripper Street, The Tudors), and produced by Denise Paul (Taggart).

  • The Rings of Akhaten

    Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded. Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross (Mama, Luther), directed by Farren Blackburn (Luther, The Fades) and produced by Denise Paul

  • Cold War

    The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake! Episode credits: Written by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Silent Witness).

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    Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her? Episode credits: Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne (The Hour, Call the Midwife).

  • Miss Kizlet

    Miss Kizlet (Celia Imrie)

  • Clara

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • Clara

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • Clara

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • The Doctor

    The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • The Doctor

    The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Miss Kizlet (Celia Imrie)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Miss Kizlet (Celia Imrie)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Alec Palmer (Dougray Scott)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Alec Palmer (Dougray Scott), Emma Grayling (Jessica Raine), Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman), and the Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Alec Palmer (Dougray Scott) and Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 3, Ice Warrior

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 2

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, The Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 4, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 1, The Doctor (Matt Smith) and Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Doctor Who, Season 7.2, Episode 2, Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman) and the Doctor (Matt Smith)

  • "Doctor Who" Season 7.2

    Matt Smith as the Doctor, Jenna-Louise Coleman as Clara

  • "The Snowemen"

    Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman

  • "The Snowmen"

    Matt Smith

  • "The Snowmen"

  • "The Snowmen"

    Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh), Commander Strax (Dan Starkey), and Jenny Flint (Catrin Stewart)

  • "The Snowmen"

    Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman

  • "The Snowmen"

    Jenna-Louise Coleman

  • "The Snowmen"

    Matt Smith, Jenna-Louise Coleman

  • "The Snowmen"

    Snowmen

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