Christmas TV Episodes
by LothianStuart | created - 23 Dec 2015 | updated - 4 months ago | PublicChristmas Episodes of TV programs I like.
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1.
Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode:
Twas the Episode Before Christmas
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A criminal in the witness protection scheme is killed but his wife and baby manage to escape. When fleeing, the baby is left in Agnes' apartment but without any explanation. Maddie and Addison decide to try to find the mother.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Richard Belzer
Votes: 290
2.
Ugly Betty (2006–2010)
Episode:
Fake Plastic Snow
(2006)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
It's Christmas at Mode as Betty questions her relationship with Walter and her feelings for Henry the accountant. Daniel, on the other hand, is sure of his love for Sofia.
Director: James Hayman | Stars: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Alan Dale, Tony Plana
Votes: 289
3.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
The Santa in the Slush
(2007)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a Santa as Bones tries to give her father the Christmas he's always dreamed of, and Booth comes to terms with not spending the holiday with Parker.
Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan
Votes: 1,323
4.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
I'll Be Home for Christmas
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Christmas Eve at the 14th finds everyone eager to get home for the holidays until an escaped criminal dressed as Santa complicates matters.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 67
5.
Castle (2009–2016)
Episode:
Secret Santa
(2012)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A man dressed as Santa falls from the sky while Castle and Beckett prepare for their first Christmas as a couple.
Director: Paul Holahan | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 1,256
6.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
You Have the Right to Remain Jolly
(2011)
Not Rated | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A Christmas village Santa is killed in a zip-line accident, and the village's other Santa comes under suspicion. Meanwhile, Brenda's lawyer informs her that his retainer has run out and she needs to pay him $25,000.
Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 364
7.
Dragnet (1951–1959)
Episode:
The Big .22 Rifle for Christmas
(1952)
Not Rated | 26 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Friday and Smith search for a missing boy. The first sign that the case is serious is when blood is found. Further probing reveals the boy's parents had purchased him a .22-caliber rifle ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Webb | Stars: Jack Webb, Herbert Ellis, William Johnstone, June Whitley Taylor
Votes: 104
8.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
All Through the House
(1994)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
It's Christmas time, and Lewis gets a case in which the victim's identity is unknown due to heavy burns. Munch and Bolander deal with the death of "Santa" but nothing seems to ruin Bolander's Christmas spirit.
Director: Peter Medak | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 156
9.
Monk (2002–2009)
Episode:
Mr. Monk and the Secret Santa
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The department flies into action after one of their own is poisoned by a secret Santa gift at their very own Christmas party.
Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine
Votes: 1,279
10.
Private Practice (2007–2013)
Episode:
Georgia on My Mind
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Charlotte runs the hospital from her bed; Mason starts acting out.
Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: Kate Walsh, Benjamin Bratt, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland
Votes: 218
11.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
Merry Gentlemen
(1978)
TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama
James and Siegfried treat a gypsy family's ailing donkey. It's Christmas-time and Siegfried gets to visit the Hewison farm and a chance to taste Mrs. Hewison's Christmas cake, the best in ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater
Votes: 123
12.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Friends and Neighbours
(1990)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
D.I. Burnside decides D.C. Carver has to move into the section house to avoid three misdemeanours. His room is across the hall from P.C. Hollis.
Director: Mike Dormer | Stars: Eric Richard, Mark Wingett, Tony Scannell, Christopher Ellison
Votes: 40
13.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode:
Mike's Dream: A Christmas Tale
(1993)
TV-G | 46 min | Drama, Family, Western
Dr. Mike has an "A Christmas Carol" style dream, where she wonders what her life would have been like if she had not become a doctor.
Director: James Keach | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Erika Flores
Votes: 155
14.
iZombie (2015–2019)
Episode:
Cape Town
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Mr. Boss is in the picture as Liv gets super-hero brains. Major gets some real insight into zombie functioning. Ravi gets more desperate to find a cure for zombies.
Director: Mairzee Almas | Stars: Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli, Robert Buckley
Votes: 1,015
15.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)
Episode:
The Jingle Bells Affair
(1966)
TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The leader of a country (who appears to be modeled on Nikita Kruschev) is visiting New York City. Solo and Kuryakin must protect him from assassination attempts.
Director: John Brahm | Stars: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, Elen Willard
Votes: 79
16.
Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
Episode:
Corpsicle
(2007)
TV-PG | 55 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Ned tries to make amends with Chuck after his confession, and Emerson finds a corpse in ice.
Director: Brian Dannelly | Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Jim Dale
Votes: 750
17.
Smallville (2001–2017)
Episode:
Lexmas
(2005)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
On Christmas Eve, Lex travels to a dangerous neighborhood in Granville, Kansas, dealing dirty means to cut Jonathan Kent of the race to the senate. He is shot twice in cold-blood when a ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Rosenthal | Stars: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance
Votes: 1,400
18.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
The Night of the Meek
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
After a derelict Santa Claus is fired on Christmas Eve, he finds a mysterious bag that gives out presents. With this bag he sets out to fulfill his one wish - to see the less fortunate inherit the bounties of Christmas.
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Art Carney, John Fiedler, Robert P. Lieb, Val Avery
Votes: 3,616
19.
Wonder Woman (1975–1979)
Episode:
The Deadly Toys
(1977)
TV-G | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Three scientists are replaced by androids one by one after they collectively refuse to create a devastating weapon known as Project XYZ. When Diana Prince investigates a suspicious toy maker she meets face to face with... Wonder Woman.
Director: Dick Moder | Stars: Lynda Carter, Lyle Waggoner, Frank Gorshin, James A. Watson Jr.
Votes: 196
20.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
How the Ghosts Stole Christmas
(1998)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On Christmas Eve, Mulder and Scully find themselves trapped in a haunted house with two ghosts who are determined to prove just how lonely the holiday can be.
Director: Chris Carter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Lily Tomlin, Edward Asner
Votes: 4,473
21.
Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Episode:
Silver Bells
(1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Three successful, intelligent adults approach Judge Whipper Cone about legal representation in their quest to legally obtain a three-way marriage. Fish assigns Ally and Cage to the case, ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Napolitano | Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson
Votes: 247
22.
Lie to Me (2009–2011)
Episode:
Secret Santa
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
During the holiday season, Lightman goes to Afghanistan to assist in a mission to rescue two captured marines, and his only source of intelligence is an American expatriate.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund
Votes: 838
23.
Chuck (2007–2012)
Episode:
Chuck Versus the Crown Vic
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Chuck flashes on a counterfeit bill on a philanthropists yacht. Team Chuck goes undercover to determine what he's up to. Chuck's inexperience causes problems. Morgan meets Anna's parents. ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster
Votes: 1,495
24.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
The Man in the Fallout Shelter
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While the gang is quarantined in the lab for Christmas, they search for clues to solve the mystery of a skeleton found in a fallout shelter.
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan
Votes: 1,806
25.
The Fosters (2013–2018)
Episode:
Christmas Past
(2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Brandon thinks back over Callie and Jude's first Christmas with the Fosters.
Director: Norman Buckley | Stars: Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Jake T. Austin, Hayden Byerly
Votes: 247
26.
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
Episode:
A Solstice Carol
(1996)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Over one holiday night, Xena and Gabrielle stage mini-dramas in King Silvus' bedroom to get him to change his bitter ways.
Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Joe Berryman, Peter Vere-Jones
Votes: 550
27.
Ghost Whisperer (2005–2010)
Episode:
Holiday Spirit
(2007)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy
At Christmas, Melinda deals with the ghost of a man with a white beard, a round belly, and a jolly laugh.
Director: Steven Robman | Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Jay Mohr, Camryn Manheim
Votes: 246
28.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Christmas Trees
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Hal and the boys enter the season of goodwill in a competitive spirit when the local church starts to undercut them on Christmas tree prices.
Director: Steve Love | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 714
29.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Christmas
(2001)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
It's another Wilkerson family Christmas- Reese, Dewey and Malcolm misbehave a time too many, so Lois moves the tree and all the presents to the garage, which she called, "holding Christmas ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 884
30.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Xmas Story
(1999)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Fry learns how Christmas has changed and remained the same over the last 1000 years when a Robot Santa terrorizes New New York.
Directors: Peter Avanzino, Bret Haaland, Rich Moore | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 3,187
31.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Frasier's plans for a merry Christmas with Frederick, Martin and Niles are derailed after Lilith cancels the plans to take Frederick to Austria.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,372
32.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
The Spy Who Came in for a Cold One
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
An Englishman enters the bar claiming to be a spy, but Diane exposes him as a fraud. Everyone is mad at her for humiliating him just to show off her own intellect, until he plays a joke on her.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman
Votes: 844
33.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Dear Dad
(1972)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Hawkeye writes his dad, describing the antics of the 4077th.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 813
34.
Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode:
Merry Mayhem
(2002)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance
Dawson goes back to Capeside to celebrate Christmas and brings Natasha and Todd with him where Dawson can't get past the fact that he saw Natasha and Max together, and Todd's drunkenness ... See full summary »
Director: David Petrarca | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson
Votes: 244
35.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
So Called Angels
(1994)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rickie finds himself homeless on Christmas, and Angela tries to help him with the aid of a mysterious homeless girl.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 443
36.
Switched at Birth (2011–2017)
Episode:
Yuletide Fortune Tellers
(2014)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Days before Christmas, Bay and Daphne switch places a la Freaky Friday in an alternate reality where the Switch never happened.
Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Sean Berdy, Lucas Grabeel, Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano
Votes: 122
37.
State of Grace (2001–2004)
Episode:
Holiday on Ice
(2002)
Comedy, Drama
Director: Sheldon Larry | Stars: Mae Whitman, Alia Shawkat, Bonnie Bailey-Reed, Jason Blicker
38.
Veronica Mars (2004–2019)
Episode:
An Echolls Family Christmas
(2004)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Veronica investigates missing poker winnings, and Keith is hired by Lynn Echolls to track down one of the potential stalkers of her husband, Aaron.
Director: Nick Marck | Stars: Kristen Bell, Percy Daggs III, Teddy Dunn, Jason Dohring
Votes: 1,200
39.
Gossip Girl (2007–2012)
Episode:
Roman Holiday
(2007)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Romance
Blair's father comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest; Jenny and Vanessa help Serena plan the best Christmas surprise ever for Dan.
Director: Michael Fields | Stars: Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford
Votes: 1,037
40.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Blizzard
(1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The ER staff's slow snow day becomes chaotically hectic when the casualties of a 40 car traffic accident flood in.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle
Votes: 858
41.
Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
Episode:
The Miracle Song
(2006)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
When Ian tells Susan that his parents will be visiting them for Christmas, Susan dumps the news to him that she can't cook. Gabrielle is willing to drop Amy, the worst child in her modeling... See full summary »
Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria
Votes: 665
42.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Sidney, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer
(1986)
TV-PG | 49 min | Drama
Sid Hershberg tries to make a comeback, but he can't take the pressure and kills himself in front of Kuzak while he is trying to get the attempted murder charges against Nina Emmons dropped... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Sanger | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 55
43.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Christmas Comes But Once a Year
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Freddy returns with a valuable new client, the firm reluctantly throws a Christmas party for its most important client, and Don prepares for his first Christmas away from his children.
Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,407
44.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
(2002)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Christmas Eve - and the one year anniversary of Nate and Brenda's meeting and Nathaniel Fisher's death - is approaching, and this year, the Fishers are requested by bikers to allow the ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,173
45.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
To Save Us All from Satan's Power
(2001)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama
Tony starts having flashbacks about Pussy's betrayal, and then later discovers that Jackie Jr. has been failing in his responsibilities.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 6,849
46.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
In Excelsis Deo
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
When a homeless veteran dies on the National Mall and his body remains uncollected for hours, Toby becomes fixated on getting him a proper burial.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 1,909
47.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Christmas Cheers
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
It's the Christmas season. Frasier is in a anti-Christmas bah-humbug mood much to Lilith's chagrin. Norm has a part-time job he fails to mention. And Cliff is collecting food for the needy ... See full summary »
Directors: James Burrows, Thomas Lofaro | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 554
48.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Mary, Joseph and Larry
(2002)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
On Dec. 23, Larry eats some cookies in the kitchen. Turns out those cookies were a nativity scene that Cheryl's religious sister made. Since it's Christmas Eve, too late to get a replacement. Larry finds a live Nativity at a local church.
Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Paul Dooley
Votes: 1,785
49.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid
(1955)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
While working as a department store 'Santa Claus', a paroled convict tries to help a troubled boy.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Barry Fitzgerald, Virginia Gregg, Bobby Clark
Votes: 1,066
50.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Santa Claus Is Dead
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Santa Claus comes to the hospital and collapses while meeting the children; the Craig hosts a Christmas party; Ehrlich is upset when no one buys him any gifts; Westphall has Lizzy and her boyfriend over for the holidays.
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Furst
Votes: 60
51.
Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode:
Christmas Truce
(1995)
TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Nyland and Hancock deliver a Christmas present to Ricky Jackson for Kronk. Gunfire erupts while they're in the apartment, forcing the doctors to stay until the gunfire abates. While there, ... See full summary »
Director: James C. Hart | Stars: Adam Arkin, Christine Lahti, Jamey Sheridan, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 29
52.
Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
Episode:
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
(2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Christmas hits Seattle, with Izzie caring for a man who fell from his roof while hanging decorations. Meanwhile, Cristina helps perform a heart transplant on a depressed boy, and George has to contend with the family from Hell.
Director: Peter Horton | Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers
Votes: 1,428
53.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
Damned If You Do
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery
A nun suffering from acute dermatitis and asthma treated by House with possibly the wrong medication comes dangerously close to death.
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard
Votes: 4,031
54.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Joy Kringle
(2005)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama
Its the Christmas season and McNamara/Troy get a couple of very merry patients. A man and woman who's profession is to be Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. They decided that they wanted to give ... See full summary »
Director: Greer Shephard | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Roma Maffia
Votes: 363
55.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Truth Be Told
(2006)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Ice Truck Killer kidnaps someone close to Dexter, forcing him into a trap that will forever change his life, while Doakes begins to harbor suspicions about Dexter's odd behavior.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King
Votes: 7,313
56.
Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009)
Episode:
The Nutcracker
(2007)
TV-PG | 42 min | Drama
Because of his illegitimate son and his bribing of a court official Brian is suspended from the ministry for six months and advised to undergo counseling. He asks Tripp for a job in order ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Goldwyn | Stars: Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Natalie Zea
Votes: 151
57.
Judging Amy (1999–2005)
Episode:
Waterworld
(2000)
TV-PG | Drama
Donna experiences Braxton Hicks contractions and Maxine makes a discovery about their dog, Socrates.
Director: Bob McCracken | Stars: Amy Brenneman, Dan Futterman, Richard T. Jones, Jessica Tuck
Votes: 49
58.
Miss Match (2003)
Episode:
Santa, Baby
(2003)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Michael and Kate attempt to keep their relationship secret, but the truth is soon revealed as Lauren tries to win him back. Meanwhile, Serena Lockner returns in need of Kate's assistance ... See full summary »
Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Lake Bell, David Conrad, Jodi Long
Votes: 19
59.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Seoul Mates
(1991)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
It's Christmas in Cicely and Maurice is approached by a Korean man who turns out to be his son.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 321
60.
Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019)
Episode:
Can't Fix Crazy
(2013)
TV-MA | 61 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Alex makes a final decision about Piper and Larry finally decides what will happen to Piper after meeting Alex for the first time. Red's plan to retrieve her kitchen goes awry. Piper is forced to stand up to another inmate.
Director: Michael Trim | Stars: Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Michael Harney, Michelle Hurst
Votes: 3,477
61.
Sex and the City (1998–2004)
Episode:
The Perfect Present
(2003)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Carrie finally sees Berger's apartment, and likes it but hears it's the work of his ex Lauren, just as his sleeping sounds machine. Big suddenly phones her from California. Charlotte aces ... See full summary »
Director: David Frankel | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon
Votes: 611
62.
Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode:
Loose Lips
(2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Alan takes over a case Denny rejected for personal reasons. He has to defend a man who was fired from being Santa because he is a transvestite. Brad and Alan bet on the outcome of the case.... See full summary »
Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell
Votes: 458
63.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Forgiveness and Stuff
(2000)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Richard Gilmore is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Christmas party. Luke goes with Lorelai to the hospital, where Emily and Rory already are.
Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena
Votes: 1,153
64.
Glee (2009–2015)
Episode:
A Very Glee Christmas
(2010)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Finn tries to get everyone at McKinley High into the holiday spirit. Sue paints herself up as the Grinch to steal back presents.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch
Votes: 1,510
65.
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode:
Jolly Old St. Dick
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
The Solomons experience their first Christmas.
Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 395
66.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Christmas with the Addams Family
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Mr. Thompson next door tells Wednesday and Pugsley there's no Santa Claus and the family volunteers Uncle Fester to play Santa for their benefit. But when he gets stuck in the chimney and ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 274
67.
Blossom (1990–1995)
Episode:
It's a Marginal Life
(1991)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
With a shortage of jobs due to a musician's strike, Nick takes a low-paying job at a mall playing Christmas music.
Director: Zane Buzby | Stars: Mayim Bialik, Joey Lawrence, Michael Stoyanov, Jenna von Oÿ
Votes: 55
68.
Cybill (1995–1998)
Episode:
A Hell of a Christmas
(1996)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy
Cybill's mother comes for a visit and accuses her of favoring Zoey over Rachel.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Christine Baranski, Dedee Pfeiffer, Alicia Witt
Votes: 80
69.
Dharma & Greg (1997–2002)
Episode:
Haus Arrest
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Looking after Greg's teen cousin Jennifer nearly proves more than Dharma can handle.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Jenna Elfman, Thomas Gibson, Shae D'lyn, Joel Murray
Votes: 174
70.
The Ellen Show (2001–2002)
Episode:
Ellen's First Christmess
(2001)
22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ellen's plan for her Aunt Mary's surprise Christmas appearance exposes some ill will between Dot and her famous sister.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Jim Gaffigan, Emily Rutherfurd, Martin Mull
Votes: 45
71.
The Geena Davis Show (2000–2001)
Episode:
How the Mom Stole Christmas
(2000)
TV-PG | Comedy
Teddy's plans for an international Christmas celebration are thwarted by the arrival of her dominating mother, whom Max secretly invited for the holidays.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Geena Davis, Peter Horton, Mimi Rogers, Kim Coles
72.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
The I Love Lucy Christmas Show
(1956)
TV-Y | 26 min | Comedy, Family
On Christmas Eve, the Ricardos and the Mertzes recall past events in their lives, as seen in clips from past episodes.
Directors: James V. Kern, William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 559
73.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
It's Garry Shandling's Christmas Show
(1987)
TV-14 | Comedy
Garry experiences Christmas woes: his guests all leave his party early; and his mother gives him his father's watch for Christmas, but it goes missing.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes
Votes: 33
74.
Kate & Allie (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Nightmare Before Christmas
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The family decides to forgo a traditional Christmas in favor of a ski trip and commit to hiring themselves out as helper elves for other people's holiday celebrations.
Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Ari Meyers, Frederick Koehler
Votes: 76
75.
Mad About You (1992–2019)
Episode:
Met Someone
(1992)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
In a flashback to when Paul and Jamie first met at Christmas 1989, it's revealed that it wasn't love at first sight for them when Paul tries hard to persuade a reluctant, workaholic Jamie ... See full summary »
Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Tommy Hinkley, Anne Ramsay
Votes: 217
76.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode:
Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid II
(1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mary is forced to work not only on Christmas Day but Christmas Eve, too.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod
Votes: 285
77.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo
(1997)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The town is forced to remove anything that either has anything to do with Christmas or is offensive in the least bit to anyone. And Kyle tries to convince everyone of the existence of "Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo."
Directors: Matt Stone, Trey Parker | Stars: Mary Kay Bergman, Jennifer Howell, Jesse Brant Howell, Trey Parker
Votes: 3,951
78.
The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2023)
Episode:
It's Beginning to Stink a Lot Like Christmas
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Christine and Matthew reluctantly attend a neighbor's Christmas party, while Richard and Ritchie participate in New Christine's unusual holiday tradition.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Clark Gregg, Hamish Linklater, Trevor Gagnon
Votes: 132
79.
Rhoda (1974–1978)
Episode:
Guess What I Got You for the Holidays
(1974)
TV-PG | Comedy
The holiday is approaching and Rhoda is excited about exchanging gifts with Joe for their first Christmas together. Joe, however, is worried about his business running out of money.
Director: Robert Moore | Stars: Valerie Harper, David Groh, Julie Kavner, Scoey Mitchell
Votes: 52
80.
Trophy Wife (2013–2014)
Episode:
Twas the Night Before Christmas... Or Twas It?
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Kate, Pete, Jackie and Diane try to piece together the events of Christmas Eve when they wake up, hung over, with the house in a disastrous state.
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Malin Akerman, Bradley Whitford, Michaela Watkins, Natalie Morales
Votes: 149
81.
2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
Episode:
And the Very Christmas Thanksgiving
(2011)
Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy
Caroline and Max spend Caroline's first broke holiday season working at a department store's Santaland to earn extra money.
Director: Jean Sagal | Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite
Votes: 1,019
82.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Christmas Story
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Fish goes undercover to catch a mugger who's targeting Santas. Wojo doesn't know how to tell Yemana that his Christmas Eve date is a call girl. Luger fishes for an Christmas Day invitation from Barney.
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass
Votes: 153
83.
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–2011)
Episode:
A Very Special Christmas with Beavis and Butt-Head
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Directors: Mike Judge, Mike de Seve, Yvette Kaplan, Gregg Vanzo | Stars: Mike Judge, Dale Revo
Votes: 156
84.
Becker (1998–2004)
Episode:
Santa on Ice
(1999)
TV-PG | Comedy
A department store Santa drops by Dr. Becker's waiting room and drops off more than John expected. Also, Reggie's thinking of a Christmas party but will it be a thought that counts?
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith
Votes: 115
85.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Home for Christmas
(1962)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Jed, Elly May, Jethro, and Granny take their first airplane flight back home for Christmas to visit cousin Pearl who's busy cooking up a feast to win Mr. Brewster's unwilling heart.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 209
86.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
A Vision of Sugar Plums
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When an orphan visits the Stevens' for Christmas who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, Samantha takes him to the North Pole to visit the man himself.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Alice Pearce
Votes: 487
87.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis
(2008)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Leonard is disappointed when Penny develops an interest in an attractive physicist at the university. Meanwhile, Sheldon struggles to find an appropriate Christmas gift for Penny.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 7,015
88.
Caroline in the City (1995–1999)
Episode:
Caroline and the Christmas Break
(1995)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Caroline and Del are try going for a holiday vacation together but all they do is break up. Caroline wants revenge. Richard tries to break up with Shelly by getting Charlie to take her out. Things don't go as planned.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Lea Thompson, Eric Lutes, Malcolm Gets, Amy Pietz
Votes: 70
89.
Clueless (1996–1999)
Episode:
A Very P.C. Christmas (Holiday)
(1997)
TV-G | Comedy
It's Christmas and Sean is in charge of the acts in the school pageant. Cher is desperate to sing a solo as a present for her father but it turns out that she is tone deaf. However, they still manage to find a place for her in the show.
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Rachel Blanchard, Stacey Dash, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan
Votes: 20
90.
Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode:
I'll Be Home for Christmas
(1987)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
At Christmastime, Mary Jo is upset because her son Quinton doesn't believe in Santa Claus and sets up a trap to prove it. Charlene, who plays Santa at her church, stops by to give him a ... See full summary »
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart
Votes: 100
91.
The Doris Day Show (1968–1973)
Episode:
A Two-Family Christmas
(1969)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy
At the office Christmas party, Myrna and Ron have a bit too much to drink and Doris sees how lonely they really are, so she invites them out to the ranch for a Christmas party.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Doris Day, Denver Pyle, Philip Brown, Todd Starke
Votes: 51
92.
Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009)
Episode:
Everybody Hates Christmas
(2005)
TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Rochelle and Julius don't have enough money to get Chris his new Walkman that he wants for Christmas. Drew tells Toyna the truth about Santa Claus, which makes Tonya question about other things her mom and dad told her.
Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim
Votes: 328
93.
Family Guy (1999– )
Episode:
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Holiday mishaps include Lois going ballistic after losing her Christmas cheer and Peter not being able to watch the KISS Christmas special.
Directors: Brian Hogan, Pete Michels | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 2,100
94.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The girls all plan to visit their respective families for Christmas, but their plans are ruined when they are held hostage by a man dressed as Santa Claus at the Grief Counseling Center.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 588
95.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Keeping Faith
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace's sister Faith collapses at work, so Russell and Grace rush to Alabama. Upon her release from the hospital, they bring her for a Christmas visit. Faith is having an affair and Grace invites her to move closer.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 64
96.
Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003)
Episode:
Jesus, It's Christmas
(1997)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
With greed running rampant at the office, Maya suggests that everyone pool their Christmas present money and give it to someone in need. Dismissing Nina's suggestion that they donate it to ... See full summary »
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Laura San Giacomo, George Segal, Wendie Malick, Enrico Colantoni
Votes: 168
97.
The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018)
Episode:
Secret Santa
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Along with most human life, the virus wiped out normal traditions and holidays. As Christmas approaches, Carol spearheads a "Secret Santa" gift exchange to spread some festive cheer.
Director: Nicholas Jasenovec | Stars: Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, Mel Rodriguez, Cleopatra Coleman
Votes: 736
98.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Oh Hear the Angels' Voices
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Carmine talks the girls into singing at a Christmas show.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 134
99.
Life with Bonnie (2002–2004)
Episode:
Christmastime in the City
(2002)
21 min | Comedy
A snowstorm brings everyone closer together, as the Molloy family, stranded in Chicago for the holidays, celebrates Christmas with the Morning Chicago gang.
Director: Bonnie Hunt | Stars: Bonnie Hunt, Mark Derwin, Samantha Browne-Walters, Charlie Stewart
Votes: 94
100.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
You Better Watch Out
(1987)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The Bundys' Christmas is rudely interrupted when a parachuting mall Santa crash-lands into their backyard, attracting the neighborhood kids.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 848
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